Meet Gayle Sovinee

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cranialsacral healing and massageGayle Sovinee is a holistic health practitioner, doing professional body work since 1989.

Her business name, Holistic Symmetry, means balancing the whole person (body, mind and spirit), and this is exactly what Gayle focuses on in her work.  

Gayle Sovinee specializes in  craniosacral therapy/somato emotional release, massage therapy and stress management and offers services in lymph drainage therapy, visceral manipulation and chakra balancing. 

Gayle is also working on her studies to become a Master Herbalist through The Clayton College of Natural Health.

Gayle received her basic training at Body Mind College in 1989. She continued her studies at the School of Healing Arts, receiving her certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner and completing over one thousand hours of education.

In November 1993, Gayle received her National Certification from the Board For Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.

Since 1989 Gayle has been the head of Holistic Symmetry, specializing in the health of both body and mind. In addition to her private clientele, Gayle has serviced government agencies, financial institutions, hospitals, airlines and senior centers. She subcontracts with local chiropractors, physical therapists, doctors, psychologists and several health care facilities.

Gayle has been an active member of several Chambers of Commerce. She was founder and president of the San Diego Tri-chamber Health Advisory Committee, a group formed to educate and promote health awareness in the community. With Gayle’s recent move to Asheville, North Carolina, she has volunteered her services to several local community groups.

Since 1992 Gayle has been a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals organization, a national group that provides policy and procedures, insurance, and referrals to its members. She is also a member of the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners. National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork approved Gayle  as a continuing education Approved Provider.  

Based on fifteen years as a student, teaching assistant and teacher of cranial sacral work, in 2007 Gayle created a series of classes called Cranial Sacral, the InBalance Series.  The first two levels focus on structural balance, and the second two levels focus on emotional balance.  The National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork approved Gayle as a Continuing Education Approved Provider to teach the series.

Starting in 2008, Gayle will be teaching two continuing education classes at the Center for Massage and Natural Health in North Asheville.
One is Craniosacral Bodywork Therapy and the other is Lymph Massage Therapy. 

Gayle is still actively involved with Helios, Veterans Complementary Health Care Program.  This is a free clinic for Veterans and their immediate families offering services from holistic practitioners in all areas of wellness.  The clinic meets at Starting Point Internal Cleansing Center each month on Sundays from 1-6pm.  The program was created back in February of 2007 by Gayle, and Deborah Nixon of Starting Point and the doors first opened on October 1st.  The public interest in the program has rapidly increased. 

For more information about Gayle's services e-mail or call 
(828) 450-0979
(828) 299-0776
e-mail info@holisticsymmetry.com
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist.
Craniosacral Therapy, Massage, Visceral Manipulation, 
Lymph Drainage Therapy and Chakra Balancing.

Note: Gayle is located Asheville, NC 

Call or e-mail today to schedule 
your evaluation.

Gayle Sovinee, 
LMBT  N.C. #6520
a licensed Professional Holistic
Health Practitioner
holsymm@charter.net

upledger institute graduate
A Healthy Balance for the
Whole Person