Willow Wood Therapeutic Massage

Willow Wood Therapeutic Massage Cindy Dewitt, MMT, CLT, Owner
The natural approach to wellness!

It is the mission of Willow Wood Therapeutic Massage (WWTM) to provide therapeutic massage 1) to people with ailments in order to manage pain, reduce anxiety and depression, and ease suffering; 2) stay current on research and new discoveries in muscle manipulation and massage modalities to address pain issues and pathologies of clients; and 3) collaborate with other licensed massage therapists, chiropractors, nutritionists, and other health providers to ensure the most comprehensive care for WWTM clients.

02/28/2026

Your body is not stubborn.
It’s strategic.

Your body is always trying to protect you.

If your nervous system is tense, it thinks you need tension.

If your gut is reactive, it thinks vigilance is required.

If your hormones are fluctuating, they’re responding to perceived demand.

Biology is adaptive.

Not broken.

You don’t fix adaptation with criticism.

You update it with environment.

Stillness tells the nervous system: “You can power down.”

Gentleness tells the gut: “You’re not under attack.”

Nourishment tells hormones: “Resources are available.”

Pressure signals scarcity.

Compassion signals safety.

Your body doesn’t need war.

It needs updated instructions.

Save this as a reminder: Your symptoms are communication.













02/23/2026

Clinical trauma processing is HARD WORK! Massage with a qualified practitioner is a necessary part of the work you do with your Mental Health Therapist. Cindy Dewitt is a Certified NeuroSomatic Practitioner. Her ambition is to harness the power of her lived experience, education, and professional background to bring forth more meaningful and lasting healing to her clients.
Here are just a few reasons why is massage important during trauma processing.
SELF-CARE
Exploring and processing past trauma, distant or recent is very hard work! And just like any hard job, you need to fuel yourself to get the best out of it. Self-care is a vital part of this process. Massage can give you the meditative time to allow your body and mind to come into balance. Rewarding yourself for the hard work of therapy is just as important as the work itself!
BETTER SLEEP
Massage is proven to improve sleep quality. Quality sleep clears out the lymphatic system in the brain, reduce inflammation, and allow your body to rest and restore. Therapeutic processing of trauma presents more challenges to quality sleep during a time that you need it the most. Massage can help to regulate your sleep patterns and give you optimal health during a challenging time.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
As said above, trauma work can send your nervous system into a threat response (fight, flight, freeze, fawn). This reaction can be subtle and consistent in a way that you cognitively don’t know you are in threat response. Some threat responses include muscle contraction, increased respiration, increased eye movement, and inflammation. This may be why you are experiencing increased pain and exhaustion around and between therapy sessions. Massage helps to reduce these responses, relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and repair tissue damage.
NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
Exploring your trauma with a therapist often alerts the nervous system and can put you into a threat response. Therapies like EMDR and CBT can trigger neurotags that send your nervous system into “survival mode”. Cindy Dewitt, NSICP can provide the tools to help you maintain a calm nervous system, during and between sessions, while you process your trauma and bring you to optimal healing.

02/09/2026

⏰Sleep health is not only a night-time routine!
🎯Insomnia and general poor sleep quality have a profound effect on our quality of life and your overall health. 👉Regular massage and neuro-somatic practices can build your ability to wind down, get quality sleep, and regulate your body systems to bring better days and help you get the most out of your life and relationships.
💯Quality sleep and alignment with the circadian rhythm can help your body naturally reduce inflammation, which can help reduce pain, allergy symptoms, depression, help regulate weight, and more!
👉Willow Wood Therapeutic Massage can help! Book online at www.willowwood479.com or call Cindy at 479-225-5442 to find out more!

02/01/2026

I hope everyone is ready for this mandatory weekend of cozy rest!
Stay SAFE!
Stay WARM!
And don't forget to BOOK YOUR NEXT MASSAGE!
Book online at www.willowwood479.com

01/29/2026

Don’t accept the effects of perimenopause and menopause as just part of being a woman!
Perimenopause and menopause are conditions that effect every woman! Some of us experience the effects for a third of our lives! This is a time when hormonal depletions bring increased joint and muscle pain, insomnia, brain fog, and weight gain.
👉Regular massage can help with these and more!
Don’t suffer in silence! Don’t give in and don’t give up!
🎯Call Cindy at 479-225-5442 or simply book online at www.willowwood479.com

01/27/2026

Inner peace begins with a relaxed body. Willow Wood Therapeutic Massage is here to help you meet your relaxation goals! www.willowwood479.com

01/26/2026

👉Book online at www.willowwood479.com
Sciatica pain is a general term most people use to describe pain in the low back and buttock that radiates down one or both legs. This is a common problem but can be the result of two different conditions. Sciatica results from spinal dysfunction such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or nerve compression during pregnancy, while piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. This can result from sitting for long periods of time such as working a desk job or driving long distances. Finding the root cause can change the bodywork approach.
⚡Sciatica symptoms tend to affect the lower back and can travel down through the buttocks and leg. ⚡Piriformis syndrome, on the other hand, involves hip and buttock pain rather than low back pain.
✨Massage therapy can be beneficial for both conditions however, treatment of sciatica should also include spinal decompression and other chiropractic care and/or physical therapy. People suffering from piriformis syndrome can find relief through stretching, heat/ice therapy, and targeted massage techniques from a skilled practitioner.
👉Talk to your massage therapist prior to your session. Give as much detail about your pain experience and lifestyle issues that may be root causes. This can help you get the most out of your session and bring lasting relief from pain.

01/25/2026

Clinical trauma processing is HARD WORK! Massage with a qualified practitioner is a necessary part of the work you do with your Mental Health Therapist. Cindy Dewitt is a Certified NeuroSomatic Practitioner. Her ambition is to harness the power of her lived experience, education, and professional background to bring forth more meaningful and lasting healing to her clients.
Here are just a few reasons why is massage important during trauma processing.
SELF-CARE
Exploring and processing past trauma, distant or recent is very hard work! And just like any hard job, you need to fuel yourself to get the best out of it. Self-care is a vital part of this process. Massage can give you the meditative time to allow your body and mind to come into balance. Rewarding yourself for the hard work of therapy is just as important as the work itself!

BETTER SLEEP
Massage is proven to improve sleep quality. Quality sleep clears out the lymphatic system in the brain, reduce inflammation, and allow your body to rest and restore. Therapeutic processing of trauma presents more challenges to quality sleep during a time that you need it the most. Massage can help to regulate your sleep patterns and give you optimal health during a challenging time.

PAIN MANAGEMENT
As said above, trauma work can send your nervous system into a threat response (fight, flight, freeze, fawn). This reaction can be subtle and consistent in a way that you cognitively don’t know you are in threat response. Some threat responses include muscle contraction, increased respiration, increased eye movement, and inflammation. This may be why you are experiencing increased pain and exhaustion around and between therapy sessions. Massage helps to reduce these responses, relax muscles, reduce inflammation, and repair tissue damage.

NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
Exploring your trauma with a therapist often alerts the nervous system and can put you into a threat response. Therapies like EMDR and CBT can trigger neurotags that send your nervous system into “survival mode”. Cindy Dewitt, NSICP can provide the tools to help you maintain a calm nervous system, during and between sessions, while you process your trauma and bring you to optimal healing.

01/25/2026

For everything there is a season! During the winter months, it becomes more important than ever to prioritize yourself. Stress and seasonal depression increase during this post-holiday time of shorter days, longer nights, cold and flu season, aching joints, and freezing temperatures! If we are to take a lesson from Mother Nature, we will notice, also, that winter is a time to reset. A time to reflect on the past year and set priorities for the year ahead. Put yourself at the top of that list!

01/25/2026

Pain is a form of communication. It is your nervous system’s way of telling you it needs attention. Maybe there is tissue damage, lymphatic congestion, or it could be an emotional response from trauma, grief, or anxiety. Pain is more than just a feeling, your body is talking to you. Listen, and find relief! Cindy Dewitt, MMT is a NeuroSomatic Intelligence Certified Practioner and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Her compassion and expertise can help you get to the root cause of your pain and build a plan to find lasting relief!
Book online at www.willowwood479.com
Willow Wood Therapeutic Massage
www.willowwood479.com
479-225-5442

Book online at www.willowwood479.com I hope everyone is enjoying mandatory weekend of cozy! Stay SAFE! Stay WARM! And do...
01/24/2026

Book online at www.willowwood479.com
I hope everyone is enjoying mandatory weekend of cozy!
Stay SAFE!
Stay WARM!
And don't forget to BOOK YOUR NEXT MASSAGE!
Just like pre-storm milk and bread frenzy, post-storm massage schedules fill FAST. Get your spot saved now!

Address

221 N East Avenue Suite 204
Fayetteville, AR
72701

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 8pm
Thursday 10:30am - 8pm
Friday 10:30am - 8pm
Saturday 10:30am - 8pm
Sunday 10:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+14792255442

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