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FACULTY 2007-2008

Avi-Khadir Aberman, RPP, CPE
Guest Instructor: Polarity Bodywork, Theory/Principles and Energetic Anatomy; Primary Instructor: Cranial Sacral
“ Conscious bodywork is a doorway into better health, into the adventure of personal discovery, and into the mystery of being and becoming. Through this process, we can find a deepening aliveness, and no limit to our passion and exuberance for life!”

Trisha Ruth Ann Agius, RPP, NCTMB, LMT
Polarity & Evening Massage
"I love teaching and being a part of each students process of unfolding growth and aligning with their chosen bodywork profession."

Ivan Block, LMT, MTI
Massage & Medical Massage
'The sharing of wisdom and compassion is one of the greatest gifts we can experience as humans. My intention as a massage professional is to hold a space for that experience in all I do."

Annie Campbell, LMT, RMTI

Shiatsu & Oriental Theory
“The body has its own innate wisdom to heal and balance, we are but the messengers.”

Lee Cartwright, MA

Core Integration
“ Just as working with clients is, I feel teaching is a sacred privilege.”


Carla Cross, LMT, RMTI
Professional Development/Ethics Business Management/Communication Skills/Self-Care
“When deeper levels of awareness allow information to surface from the depths of the muscles and bones, healing surpasses what the mind alone can accomplish.”


Elisabeth Farley, LMT, RMTI
Certified Trager Practitioner
Clinic Supervisor & Trager Method
“Touch the Body, Teach the Mind, Reach the Spirit.”


Vicki Hawse, LMT, RMTI

Massage Therapy
“I enjoy the sense of exploration, intimacy, and wonder at the possibilities of touch and the human connection.”

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Ursula Hofer, LPC, LMT
Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy®
Ortho-Bionomy®
“Ortho-Bionomy is based on the principle that healing comes from within, and this understanding allows clients to
empower themselves.”


Morgan Holford, LPC, MsT
Communications & Self Care
“Assisting clients in discovering how they live in their bodies is a blessing. Being able to teach other practitioners how to facilitate this is a joy.”

Philip Kessler, LMT
Certified Hellerworker
Body Mechanics & Related Bodywork
“The Body is the Temple of the Soul.”

Susan “Tanya” Leherissey, NTS, LMT, RMTI
Shiatsu & Oriental Theory
“Ancient Taoism arose from an earth based culture which understood the human body as a chi filled landscape, like the earth it is mountains, woods, plains and sea.”

Shanna Marsh, MED, RPP
Somatic Polarity, Anatomy & Physiology
“Learning, which includes healing, happens in relationship; relationship to self, others, and our environment. Learning, healing, transforming is my passion. I am honored to witness this.”

Christina Montes de Oca, LMT
Advanced Instructor of Ortho-Bionomy®
Ortho-Bionomy®
“Ortho-Bionomy has taught me to trust the deep resources and self-healing capacity within us and to recognize dynamic, respectful interrelationship as a medium in which healing can flourish.”

Neela Richardson, RPD
“My greatest joy is in seeing students make connections in their bodies to the healing process and begin moving toward greater balance."

Kevin Riddle, RMTI, LMT
Anatomy & Physiology I
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.”

Michael Schwerin, LMT
Anatomy & Physiology I
“The chief objective of education is not to learn things but to unlearn things."

Paul Scott, BA, NASM-CPT, TLMT
“Whether through movement, bodywork or communication, it's inspiring to be present between all we are and all we may be.”

Kristi Seibold, LMT, RMTI
Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy
“I see myself as a cosmic tailor, making room and freeing parts of the body to create space for the
spirit to be free within it’s home.”


Jeffrey Thompson, LMT, RMTI
Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
Massage Therapy, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Massage, Body Mechanics, & Feldenkrais
“In order to do what you want you must first understand what you do.”

Bernard Treynet, LMT, RMTI
Massage Therapy & Intuitive Bodywork, Teachers Training
“There is an aspect to massage that fascinates me...when I become present I’m getting in touch with some kind of energy that has nothing to do with me. And at that point something really wonderful happens.

Jim Williams, MAR
Reflexology
“The more I practice, the greater my appreciation and respect for the potential and efficacy of reflexology grows. I consider it an honor to represent, and promote this noble therapy.”

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