For over 25 years, Pattiann LaVeglia, Licensed Massage Therapist, and owner of Creekside Therapeutic Massage, has been working with children and adults living with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. She holds a B.S. in Social Psychology, a M.S. in Education, and obtained her PreK-6 and K-12 permanent NYS Teaching Certifications in Regular and Special Education. She has facilitated learning for children in the classroom as an Educator in both the Elementary and Junior High levels and has provided instruction to future teachers in the areas of Classroom Behavior, PsychoSocial Assessments and Advanced Behavior Management where she has taught both under-graduate and graduate courses at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York for over 11 years. “I have always been searching for new ways to understand the human person and the keys to promoting wellness, this passion has led me to studying the benefits of massage therapy as a clinical approach to integrative treatments for those seeking to improve their well-being and for those living with Neurodiversity and Autism Spectrum Disorders”. There’s no denying the power of massage as an ally in your healthcare regimen. Research continues to show the enormous benefits of massage – which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders and injuries, to alleviating the tensions from modern lifestyles.