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Cynthia van der Smissen, D.D.,R.M.T.
03-06-2005: Cynthia
van der Smissen, D.D., R.M.T, owner of A Quiet Place Centre for Healing and Wellness, maintains one of the most
successful Massage Therapy practices in the Houston area. In addition to the state required hours, she has completed
hundreds of hours training with many of the top institutions and instructors in the state. She is certified in
Soft Tissue Mobilization and Myofascial Release and has done over 9,500 Therapeutic Bodywork Sessions. She also
holds a diploma in Medical Assisting. She began her practice of Massage Therapy almost 10 years ago and is a Professional
Level Member of ABMP (Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals). She is a member of Temple Beth Tikvah-Reform
Jewish Congregation in Clear Lake. Cynthia is a monthly columnist for the Indigo Sun magazine and is completing
her new book, The Dreamer & The Healer. This year Cynthia and her husband, Dr. Marv Shippey, D.C., joined
the staff of the Houston School of Massage. Her talk today is on It Is What It Is - A Celebration of Life!
a Jewish opinion and perspective.