Gina Schatz - Director, BA, LMT, NCTMB, RYT
Gina Schatz is Director and creative mind behind Cleveland's first integrated wellness clinic. Prior to opening the Clinic she was the owner of her own successful private practice in downtown Cleveland and continues to specialize in integrating the whole person through tailored treatment and education that achieve balance and well-being centered on postural excellence.
After receiving a Massage Therapy degree, Gina obtained a self designed undergraduate degree in physical sciences including graduate level pathophysiology, biomechanics and extensive anatomy and physiology. She then continued on to receive national certification in bodywork therapy. As a practitioner and teacher of bodywork and yoga she strives to combine her extensive anatomy and bodywork knowledge into a comprehensive and therapeutic experience that is accessible to all. She currently teaches the anatomy and physiology portion of several 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification courses for the Jivasara School, Cleveland Yoga School and Awaken Yoga School.
There is something tremendously rewarding about helping hurting people be well and empowering them to live healthy lives.
Why did you bring what you love to do to the Clinic?
The creation of the Clinic is the realization of a dream on many levels. Personally I'm now working collaboratively with a team of exceptionally talented peers. Professionally I derive immense satisfaction knowing each patient and student we see will ultimately leave us more well than when they arrived, and anything they need we can provide.
What do you think the benefits are to providing an integrated wellness clinic to
this community?
Cleveland is a city filled with progressive health minded individuals who appreciate exactly what we offer. The Warehouse District specifically is a neighborhood in its own right that is worthy of amenities that exist in the city's suburbs.
Share with us the name of a few books that inspire you:
Enchanted Love by Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson is one of my favorite authors and speakers. This particular book is a powerful message that love in abundance does exist in the world!
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
This books introduces four agreements: 1) Be impeccable with your word 2) Don't take anything personally 3) Don't make assumptions 4) Always do your best. So simple and yet not always easy. I believe if we all could live by these agreements, there would be more understanding and love in the world.