Faculty  

 

Julie Stentzel brings twenty years of experience in the healing arts to her work. She has trained as a Naturopath and as a Nurse, and has studied a wide range of bodywork modalities. She began teaching in 1986 and is owner and director of the Massage Therapy Institute.
Isabel Adkins has studied with two of the cutting-edge Oncology Massage therapists in the U.S., Gayle MacDonald and Dr. Sandy Canzone. She is also certified in Ayurvedic Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu and Acupressure. Her work as an instructor and practitioner is an integration of all these different modalities.

Bill Anderson
has been a therapeutic bodywork professional for over 15 years. He specializes in Reflexology and Acupressure and teaches throughout California.

Kathleen Davis is a Certified Massage Therapist credentialed through the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley. In addition to teaching Acupressure and Tai Chi, she continues to study the traditional Chinese theory of health and the healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. She maintains a private practice in which she integrates Chinese Tui Na massage and JinShin Jyutsu.

Jim Gilkeson has been a bodyworker and instructor of subtle energy work since 1983. He is the author of Energy Healing: A Pathway to Inner Growth (Marlowe & Co.), as well as a monthly internet newsletter of the same name. He currently practices at Harbin Hot Springs and in San Anselmo, specializing in creative combinations of subtle energy therapy, craniosacral therapy and massage.

Tim Holt is a nationally certified massage therapist and instructor. He teaches workshops in California and Japan. His professional focus is the blend of deep tissue massage and deep stretching integrated into effective joint and soft tissue release. He returns to Asia frequently to continue his studies in Shiatsu and Traditional Thai Massage. He maintains a private practice in Sebastopol, California.

Teresa King has been a practicing physical therapist since 1998 and is a Certified Massage Therapist, with a private practice in Davis.

D.B. McPeek is a Certified Massage Therapist and a graduate of MTI. His specialties include Therapeutic Stone Massage, Myofascial and Deep Tissue techniques, as well as Cranio-Sacral Balancing. D.B. is a teaching Reiki Master of the Usui method. He currently works out of his private studio in downtown Sacramento. His clientele is made up of a wide range of individuals, including people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other health challenges.

Dale Perry is the proprietor of a private massage practice in New York, providing a holistic integrative approach to healing and wellness through clinical and therapeutic modalities. He provides injury and rehabilitation work for insurance, labor and industry cases referred by chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons and medical and naturopathic physicians.

Dr. Angelo Querin, MA, DC is a certified practitioner of Hanna Somatic Education™ who trained under Thomas Hannas Ph.D. Angelo has also been trained and certified in hypnotherapy, massage and Cranio-sacral therapy (Upledger). He maintains a practice in Dixon CA, where he uses a blend of chiropractic postural correction, somatic movement therapy, and nutrition, with a special emphasis on teaching “self-care” processes for health improvement.

Bridget Scadeng is a Certified Massage Therapist who began her career as an educator and labor coach. She currently maintains a private education and massage practice in the Bay Area. Most recently, she developed and now teaches a basic massage training for educators, midwives, and doulas with the emphasis on the needs of pregnant and laboring women.

Keesha Standley is a certified massage therapist and teacher who maintains a private practice in Orangevale and teaches body rolling classes throughout the Sacramento area.

Venice Sullivan has over 2,000 hours of training in the bodywork field, including advanced training in Louyen Neuro-muscular Therapy, Structural Integration, Somatics, Russian Medical Massage, and St. John Neuromuscular Therapy. She has a busy private practice in Carmichael, CA.

Brad Wathen is a Lomi Associate and has been a certified massage therapist since 1989. Brad received his Lomi Associate credential in somatic education in 1993 and continued in advanced studies with the Lomi school. He continues to develop his work and currently has a practice in Nevada City.

Greg Williams has been practicing massage for 20 years and has specialized in massage for pain management. His background also includes working for semi-pro baseball and soccer teams and, for the last 12 years, working with local hospice and homecare providing compassionate touch for the terminally ill and elderly in his community. He holds a Master’s Degree in social and behavioral sciences and has a private practice in Chico, CA.

Gary Wilson is a nationally certified massage therapist who has been teaching massage since 1985. He teaches Anatomy, Kinesiology, Pathology, Deep Tissue and Myofascial Release at various massage schools and maintains a private massage therapy practice in Ashland Oregon.
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