about us
Eliza Hunsinger
Eliza is a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist who has been studying Chinese medicine since 2007. She received her four-year master’s degree in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science. Eliza is currently advancing her education in classical Chinese herbal medicine in Sharon Weizenbaum’s graduate mentorship program.
Eliza places great emphasis on the patient/practitioner relationship, ensuring a comfortable, safe space for healing and encompassing the ability to make a patient feel heard and understood. As a business owner and mom of twins, Eliza understands the challenges of prioritizing healthy habits. She helps patients implement simple positive self-care practices that are rooted in classical Chinese medicine, yet practical for the modern patient.
Eliza has experience treating a wide variety of conditions including: women’s health, digestive disorders, psycho-emotional disorders, autoimmune conditions, orthopedics, and complex cases that are underserved by the traditional medical system.
Eliza and Amy joined forces (through blood, sweat, tears, and a lot of laughs) in 2021 to co-found their dream practice, Be Well Katonah. When not at work, you can find Eliza chasing her daughters around town or on family hikes with her husband and beloved rescue dog.
Amy Hausman
Amy has been practicing the healing arts for over 25 years. She has experience treating both chronic and acute illnesses, autoimmune diseases, cancer support, pain management, emotional trauma, psychospiritual support, women’s health, and general health and wellness. Amy is a board-certified Chinese medicine practitioner, licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.), and ordained minister. She holds a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine (MSTOM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and a Certificate In Wholeness Healing (Ord.Min.) from the I.M.School of Healing Arts.
It is Amy’s goal to create not only a patient-focused practice, but also to implement wellness workshops and help others on their path of self-transformation. During the Covid pandemic, Amy brought together people seeking healing and comfort with her World Wholeness Healing Initiative. Using various healing modalities, including crystal singing bowls, Amy combined the vibrational frequency and tones of sound-healing with guided chakra meditations to help them remotely. She ended each session with an intention to send healing and peace to all who need it anywhere in the world.
Following the pandemic after 15 years in private practice, Amy co-founded Be Well Katonah. She hopes to use her inspired, intuitive skills to support her patients and community at large.
Heather Hale Schlecter
Heather graduated from the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY. Licensed in 2002, she completed 1000 hours of study in anatomy, physiology, pathology, assessment, and application of massage and bodywork techniques. She has continued to study and integrate movement and wellness methods into her practice with a specialty in Myofascial Release. Additionally, she is certified in Advanced Prenatal Massage Therapy.
A lifelong student of movement, Heather understands bodies in motion. Her bodywork is informed by years of teaching Zumba fitness classes, functional strength training, and practicing ballroom dance. Heather believes in meeting clients where they are — presence is equally as important as technique when it comes to healing. Heather is a member of Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals and is sincerely committed to providing the highest quality of care to those who seek her professional services.
Cathie Grzeczka
Welcome Be Well Katonah's newest massage therapist, Cathie Grzeczka. Cathie's massage practice is dedicated to lymphatic drainage. In her own words, "It is my belief that we can help keep our bodies in balance through massage. Lymphatic drainage massage is a perfect way to achieve this balance because the lymphatic system—simply put—is our body’s “sewage system,” keeping our fluid levels in balance. The light rhythmic massage central to this method helps relax the body, reduce inflammation and boost the immune system. It’s a holistic approach to detox the body and bring relief."
Cathie holds specialty certifications in breast cancer rehabilitation and as a lymphedema therapist from Klose Training and certified Oncology Therapist from Tracy Walton & Associates. She has focused her continuing education on lymphatic drainage massage.
As a licensed massage therapist in New York & Connecticut, and certified in Shamanic reiki, Cathie is a graduate of the Finger Lakes School of Massage.
Jessica Katzowitz
In 1997 Jessica left her job in biotechnology to fulfill her passion of becoming a massage therapist, earning her NYS license at the Swedish Institute in NYC.
After 16 years of practicing massage, she began teaching at the Finger Lakes School of Massage (FLSM) in Mount Kisco NY, applying her science and massage background. There she taught kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, medical massage and other massage modalities. Upon the closing of FLSM, Jessica went on to teach kinesiology virtually in a massage program at a vocational school located in Manhattan.
With her combined gift of touch and vast scientific background, she is capable of treating most ailments including: neck pain, lower back issues, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder injuries,TMJ Dysfunction, and tennis elbow. She is also certified in Prenatal Massage, Mastectomy Massage and Cupping Therapy.
With over 25 years of massage experience, Jessica is still in love with what she does. Her empathy for her clients has created many incredible energetic connections that she wouldn’t trade for anything. Therapeutic, focused and deeply relaxing is how she describes her work.
“Amy Hausman has been a godsend for me. I arrived in her office barely able to hobble, exhausted and debilitated from the effects of chemo- and radiation therapies and, over time, she gently rebuilt my strength and vitality. Amy is a highly skilled practitioner of her ancient art. I have counted on her to address multiple challenges, and she has been outstandingly effective every time. Very highly recommended.”
- DF