Accomplishments

Suzanne Nixon, EdD, RMT, LPC, LMFT

• Speaker
• Teacher
• Publications
• Television
• Recordings

Speaker

A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Nixon presents at professional conferences and conventions throughout the states and internationally. With extensive clinical training and experience in counseling and mind/body therapies, her areas of expertise are: somatic therapy, aka mind/body therapy, mind/body skills, wellness and healing, energy medicine, professional and personal ethics and recovery from sexual abuse.

• VA State Conference of the American Massage Therapy Association, Richmond, VA 2008
• Enchantment Resort: Professional Seminars for the Massage Therapy Staff, Sedona, AZ 2008
• National Convention of the American Massage Therapy Association, Phoenix, AZ 2008
• National Convention of the American Massage Therapy Association, Atlanta, Georgia, 2006
• State Conference of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association, Harrisburg, PA, 2005, Key Presenter
• The Sacred Space Foundation's International Conference on Spirituality and Health, England 2004 and 1999
• State Convention of the Virginia American Massage Therapy Association, Richmond, VA 2005, 2002
• National Conventions and Conferences of the American Massage Therapy Association, USA, Canada, Mexico 2003, 2001, 1998, 1995, 1988
• Psychology of Health, Immunity and Disease, The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine, South Carolina 1997, 1995, 1994
• International Congress on Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Virginia 1997, 1996
• Whole Life Expo, Baltimore, MD 1998
• Virginia Tech's Department of Family and Child Development's Annual Conference, Falls Church, VA 1997
• Mid-Atlantic Massage Therapy's Association Annual Conference, Cherry Hill, NJ 1991
• New England Massage Therapy Association Conference, Provincetown, MA 1985

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Teacher

An accomplished teacher, Suzanne is regularly invited to lecture and teach at resort spas, educational institutions and health facilities.

• The Sanctuary, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, Kiawah Island, SC 2007
• Loudoun County Libraries, Spring and Fall, 2008, 2007
• Ritz Carlton Spa, McLean, VA 2003
• Canyon Ranch Spa and Fitness Resort, Tucson, Arizona 1998, 1997, 1996
• Treyburn Country Club, Durham, NC , 2001
• Potomac Massage Training Institute, Washington, D.C. 1984 - 2005
• AKS Massage School, Herndon, VA 2002- 2005
• Kaiser Permanente, Gaithersburg, MD 1985-1986
• University of Maryland, College Park, MD 1986

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Publications

Dr. Nixon has published nearly 20 articles in the field of health, wellness, somatic therapy and ethics.

• Successful Living Magazine, Winter 2007,"A Conscious Choice"
• Massage Therapy Journal, Summer 2007, "A Holistic Model for Ethical Practice"
• American Massage Therapy Journal, March 2003, "Conscious Ethics"
• Virginia in Touch, Volume XIV, Issue 2, June 2002, "A Matter of Personal Character or Professional Ethics?"
• Massage and Bodywork Magazine, June/July 2002, "Ethics in Using Your Intuition": Cover Article
• Virginia State A.M.T.A. Newsletter, June 2001 - "An Ethical Dilemma"
• Washington Women, Summer 2001, 7, 4, 13-16, "Somatic Therapy - The Body in Process"
• Virginia In Touch, June 2000, XII, 3, 10-14, "Ethical Dilemmas"
• Natural Health, June/August 2000, 71-72, "Standing Tall"
• Massage and Bodywork Magazine, June/July 1999, 62-70 -"The Heart of Ethics - Part II"
• Virginia in Touch, June 1999, XI, II, 14-16, "Sound Ethical Practices: Informed Consent"
• Massage and Bodywork Magazine, April/May 1999, 30-35 -"The Heart of Ethics - Part I": Cover Article
• American Massage Therapy Journal, Spring, 1995 - "The Academic Journey of a Body-Centered Psychotherapist"
• Journal of Traumatic Stress, 1994, 7,3, 494-496 - Book Review: "Embodying Healing"
• American Massage Therapy Journal, Winter, 1993 - "The Personal Journey Through Bodywork"
• Adult Survivors of Incest and Non-Victimized Women's Evaluation of the Use of Touch in Counseling, Dissertation: Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
• Moving Forward, Spring, 1992 - "Bodywork with Adult Survivors of Incest"
• American Massage Therapy Journal, Spring, 1991 - "Massage as an Occupation"
• American Massage Therapy Journal, Summer, 1990 - "The Use of Touch as a Vehicle for Growth"

Regional and national journals and magazines contact Suzanne for her expert knowledge. She has been quoted in the following publications:

• Massage Magazine, June/July 2005
  Article: Student Advisor
  Author: Charlotte M. Versagi
  Topic: Professional ethics for student massage therapists
• Massage and Bodywork, August/September 2005
  Article: Energy Medicine: A Field of Potential
  Author: Karrie Osborn
  Topic: Energy Medicine
• Cancer Community Healing Network: A Resource Guide to Complimentary Practitioners for Cancer Surviviors and their Caregivers, 2001
  Book: Cancer Community Healing Network
  Author: Carole O‘Toole
  Topic: Listings and descriptions of mind/body therapists

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Television

Dr. Nixon has made two television appearances. Both were roundtable discussions on topics in the field of comprehensive and alternative medicine.

• PBS, This is America with Dennnis Wholey, Washington, D.C. May 1995
• Time Warner Cable, Reston, VA, February 1995

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Recordings

Suzanne has created, scripted and recorded two audiotapes. Both are guided visualizations focusing on creating health in the body/mind.

• Grounding and Centering in the Body, Seagull Recording Studio, MD 1995
• Finding a Place of Safety in the Body, Solo Productions, VA 1995

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