Therapeutic Bodywork & Somatic Movement

Nicole Bindler BA, SME, CMT Alleviate chronic pain and tension.

Increase your endurance, flexibility, range of motion.

Gain kinesthetic awareness.

Feel better in your body!

"Nicole intimately knows human movement from the inside out. Her skillful, caring application of that knowledge has not only helped me to reduce longstanding, nagging pains so I can help my clients more effectively, but has deeply increased my appreciation for my own body." –Jessica Newman, Movement Educator, Certified FELDENKRAIS practitioner

"I have been seeing Nicole every 2 to 3 weeks for years now because it is my way to give back to my body and thank it for allowing me to do what I love. I normally dance 30 to 40 hours a week which means I put my body through a lot of strain and I truly push it to/past its limits. Nicole realigns and centers my body which allows me to always work at 100%. Every session with her has a different focus because my body's needs change from week to week. If I was not seeing Nicole as regularly as I do then I would not be able to work/dance at such an efficient level." –Laura Giacomelli, Dancer, Choreographer, and Teacher

"My time with Nicole felt connected and meaningful, and of course relaxing and delicious! She had some useful interesting insights to share, and created an opportunity for me to really drop in to my body." –Zoe Cohen, Visual Artist

"Nicole works with great clarity and her applicable knowledge allows me to be active in receiving and maintaining the work. When receiving work from Nicole I never feel that something is trying to be proven or sold to me. I have recommended her to many of my coworkers and friends and will continue to do so in the future." –Shannon Murphy, Dancer, Educator

"Nicole's therapeutic touch, brought me to a sense of timeless peace. Though only minutes passed, hours of rest were absorbed into my body. Her beautiful blend of perfect pacing, nurturing touch, and her strong and knowing hands brought about changes to my body and soul that had me standing tall, balanced and at peace. Afterward I observed that I was walking with more grace, and that my joints moved more fluidly. This feeling of well-being that Nicole instilled lasted for the remainder of my business trip. I heartily recommend Nicole Bindler as a Massage Therapist." –Tim Herbert, American Massage Therapy Association Board of Trustees Member, National Sales Manager for Custom Craftworks Massage Tables

"It all started when a friend I mine noticing I wasn't walking correctly, and boom! He suggested Nicole Bindler. She has been my saving grace for a year now. Nicole has not only healed my body but she redirected it on the path to a new living. An awareness that the body does not have to be in pain to prove you’re a dancer!" –Samuel Reyes, Dancer, Educator

Nicole Bindler BA, SME, CMT, has held a private bodywork practice for 12 years. She offers injury treatment and prevention through hands-on bodywork and guided movement repatterning. She works primarily with muscular tension, skeletal alignment and fascial tensegrity, but also practices joint mobilization, energy work, movement therapy, embodied anatomy and developmental movement. Nicole integrates movement reeducation within hands-on sessions, empowering clients with the skills to find their own pathways to healing. Nicole received a BA in Dance from Hampshire College (1999). She is a graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute (900 hrs, 2002) and holds certificates in Embodied Anatomy Yoga (350 hrs, 2010), Embodied Developmental Movement and Yoga (250 hrs, 2013) and Somatic Movement Education (100 hrs, 2014) from the School for Body-Mind Centering. She also infuses into her sessions her many years of study and practice in Pilates, Feldenkrais and Craniosacral Therapy. She is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a Member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association and the Body-Mind Centering Association. She teaches Dance, Yoga, Experiential Anatomy and Somatics at University of the Arts and Temple University in Philadelphia and tours as a choreographer/performer internationally. Nicole is available at sliding scale rate for short term and long term treatment plans. She works at An Integral Life and Threshold Wellness in Philadelphia. Email nicolebindler@yahoo.com to schedule an appointment. www.nicolebindler.com

Myofascial (connective tissue) Massage, helps alleviate postural imbalances, relieves trigger points and creates an overall sense of relaxation and well-being.

Muscle Energy Technique, a sports massage technique, gently nudges bones back into alignment without cracking.

Neuromuscular repatterning, retrains your muscles so you stay in alignment.

Craniosacral Therapy, a gentle energy technique, balances the rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid as it washes up and down the brain and spinal cord.

Embodied Anatomy Yoga, learn anatomy experientially, through the practice of Yoga.

Developmental Movement, repattern adult movement through a reinvestigation of movement from the first year of life.

Ergonomics Counseling, become more efficient and pain free in daily activities such as yoga, athletics, desk work or household chores.

Each session with Nicole Bindler includes some combination of these modalities, tailored to your specific needs.

Some common conditions treated by Therapeutic Bodywork and Somatic Movement: Scoliosis Leg Length Discrepancies Low back/Neck Pain Pre/Postnatal TMJ/Headaches Repetitive Strain Injuries Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Rotator Cuff Injuries Plantar Fasciatis Tendonitis/Mild Sprains Post Operative Scar Tissue Muscle Aches and Tension