| Bonita A. Cassel-Beckwith, Director |
| Bodywork Practice and Theory, Applied Anatomy, Remedial Exercises, Ethics, Clinics, Deep Tissue Sculpting, Subtle Energy Studies, Introduction to Trager and Five Elements |
| Bonita began her studies in 1972. Over 300 lessons in the Alexander Technique eased the pain from her scoliosis and began a fascination with alternative health. The studies continued in many areas until the interest became a profession in 1983. She started with integrated massage training but realized the power of energy work early and pursued Polarity training. Trager® psychophysical integration certification came by the end of 1985. Her interest in acupuncture led her to study with a Five-Element doctor. Cranio-sacral training in 1988, Shiatsu in 1984, Touch For Health in 1994, Reiki I and II in 1992 in addition to many weekend workshops rounded out the East/West approach. She has been leading healers to their own talents since 1984. Bonnie was blessed by a mother whose kitchen cabinets were full of herbs. |
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| Kathleen M. Sterner, C.M.T. |
Level II class assistant, Gemstone & Color Energy, Reiki I, II & III,
Office Manager |
| Kathy has been assisting Bonnie since 1994 and shares office space in the Essence building. She attended Lehigh County Community College and Muhlenberg College. Kathy's twenty-five years in the printing department of the Allentown School District have given her the organizational skills to assist in keeping order in the school's office. She assists in classes, bringing a most welcomed heart energy and quiet manner. A Nationally Certified graduate of the massage school, she has also studied Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reflexology, Touch for Health, is a Reiki Master and a Trager® practitioner. Kathy loves gemstones, herbs and Aromatherapy. |
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| Kate Lampe, M.A. |
| Energetic Boundaries for Bodyworkers I & II, Heart Centered Listening I & II, Innerwork for Bodyworkers |
| Kate also shares the Essence building where she practices her heart-centered psychotherapy. She brings compassionate insights to the students to help them become aware of their intuitive guidance. Kate has been leading groups and individuals since 1985. She is presently interested in developing a more extensive body, mind and soul training for bodyworkers. |
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| Margot Penny Hawk |
| Director of the Professional Reflexology Diploma Program, all Reflexology courses, Body Psychology through Iridology, Visualization and Meditation |
Margot's years of experience come through her hands when she is working those reflex points on your feet! She is a graduate of West Chester State College and taught secondary school for ten years before apprenticing Reflexology with Doris Kummerer in 1974. Since then, more Reflexology classes from the International Institute plus Touch for Health, Nutritional Certification and Ayurvedic studies continued her education. Margot is a second degree Reiki practitioner and has studied Body Psychology, Iridology and Body Electronics.
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| Mary Lou Hicks, R.N. |
| Reiki I, II & III, Medical Terminology and Pathology & Geriatric Bodywork |
| Mary Lou's nursing background flows nicely into her private practice. She studied at the Academy from 1993 to 1996, but her interest in massage goes back to 1984. She is a Reiki Master and a beginning Trager® student. |
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| Lisa Baas |
| Director of the Integral Shiatsu Diploma Program |
| Lisa graduated from Friends World College with a degree in Environmental Studies. She studied Shiatsu at the International School of Shiatsu, Pennsylvania School of Shiatsu and with Kito Matsumoto. She has taken Level I, II and III and Advanced Macrobiotic Cooking classes plus many more international cookery classes. Lisa also studied with Barbara Brennan. She has been lecturing, cooking and teaching since 1980. Lisa is in the process of obtaining her Certified Instructor status from the AOBTA (American Oriental Bodywork Therapists Association) with which she has been a member since 1988. |
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| Lucrezia Mangione, CHTP, HTI |
| Inner Harmony I, II & III, Emotional Education, Fundamentals of Energy, Energetic Anatomy, intro to Healing Touch, Meditation Basics |
| Lucrezia has a private practice in the Essence building. She is a certified Healing Touch Practitioner and instructor, a Reiki Master, a certified RoHun Therapist and a Shiatsu practitioner. She holds a B.A. in management, a B.S. in transpersonal psychology and is currently pursuing her doctorate in energy medicine. She has been formally training with respected healers since 1988 and teaching since 1995. She also facilitates workshops in stress reduction, self-awareness and energy based healing techniques. |
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| Joan Good |
| Intro & Aromatherapy I & II |
| Joan is a massage and aromatherapist who combines 25 years of knowledge in related alternative health theories, herb gardening and her experiences as a facilitator of a women's consciousness group and as a human resources director. She has completed the certification and advanced diploma programs at Michael Scholes School of Aromatic Studies. She has attended workshops and lectures on aromatherapy and related topics presented by professionals in the fields of nursing, chemistry, botany, massage therapy, cosmetology and perfumery. In her growing private practice, she creates custom blends and recently authored "The Scented Workday," a brief primer for using aromatherapy to enhance work life. |
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| Michael Hillenbrand |
| Integrated Somatic Anatomy |
| Michael has been practicing bodywork since 1993. His training includes Shiatsu, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Somato Emotional Release, Energy Integration, Visceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy and Zero Balancing. Along with being a Trager® practitioner, Michael also has studied movement education with Continuum and Wetzeg Coordination Patterning. He has completed his work with his studies in Aikido Chi Kung and Yoga. |
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| Al Setzer, Registered Respiratory Therapist |
| CPR and AIDS Awareness, Physiology of the Systems |
Al is currently the clinical manager at Sacred Heart Medical Equipment Services. His interest in complementary medicine began when he was the manager at General Nutrition Health Food Centers. He is currently enrolled in the Clayton College of Natural Health and is seeking a Bachelor of Science in Wholistic Nutrition. He is an instructor in basic life support and advanced cardiac life support, has been a paramedic and does many talks on herb and health care. He is currently attending Lehigh County Community College to obtain an Associates degree in Social Science and continuing toward a degree in Medical Sociology. His interests are in Gerontology, Sleep Disorders, Herbal Medicine, Alternative Therapies in Health Care and Respiratory Diseases.
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| James Wherry, M.Ed. |
| NLP for Bodyworkers |
| Jim comes to us from New Paltz, NY, where he has worked as a high school counselor for 25 years. Since he trained in sports psychology, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), massage and Trager® work, he brings a rich background to share with students in a light-hearted and informative way. |
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| Stephanie Marshall, MSPT |
| A&P I & II, Kinesiology |
Stephanie joins us from Sacred Heart Hospital where she is currently the Supervisor of Outpatient Physical Therapy Services. She holds a B.S. degree in Genetic Engineeering Technology and Biology with a graduate degree in Physical Therapy. Steph originally worked for Roche Biomedical developing DNA technology; she has since moved into the "hands-on" health sciences ten years ago. She has special interest and training in the Maitland-Australian concept of manual physical therapy. Steph loves dogs and she has turned her love for animals into her own animal physical therapy consulting business, Aegis Animal Rehab, named after her favorite canine. She has pursued education in basic Animal Science to develop relationships with local veterinarians on canine and feline PT. Steph hopes to further pursue her animal interests to develop Canine Massage and Acupressure workshops for the Academy.
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| Judith Hendin |
| Your Body's Wisdom Revealed |
Judith is a nationally certified Somatic Therapist trained in deep tissue work, St. John's Neuromuscular Therapy, Healing Touch, Alexander Technique, and Rehabilitative Bodywork. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Chicago in cultural anthropology, and has conducted movement studies in Asia, Africa and Europe. As a professional dancer/choreographer, Judith performed with some of the world's leading companies, including Pilobolus, and produced ballets based on sacred and humanistic themes. Judith has served on the staff of Drs. Hall and Sidra stone, originators of Voice Dialogue and the Psychology of selves, and she has served frequently on the counselng staff of author Shakti Gawain, who says, "Judith Hendin has developed a profound and effective method for hearing the messages our bodies are trying to give us. She is a wonderful healer whose work I highly recommend." Judith is happy to join the teaching staff at LVHAA.
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| Annie Henson |
| Pregnancy and Infant Massage |
| Annie has been a faculty member of the Institute for Therapeutic Massage in New jersey for over two years and of the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy for over eight years. While instructing at the PghSMT, Annie was honored as a Pennsylvania Private School Teacher of the Year. Annie Henson is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider under Category A. She has served as childbirth assistant at several births and even has a few babies named after her. She is currently a Trained Doula. |
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| Richard Mandelbaum, AHG |
| Clinical Herbalist Diploma
Program and other Herbal Medicine Courses |
| Richard Mandelbaum is a clinical herbalist
and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG).
He maintains a private practice in which he offers personalized
holistic health consultations. Richard has been enthusiastically studying
the plant world since 1986 and has been practicing as an herbalist since
1997, with a background in both Chinese and Western herbal traditions. He
is a graduate of the School of Herbal Therapeutics and the Sage Mountain
Advanced Herbal Training Program, and has studied with several well-known
and respected herbalists including David Winston and William LeSassier.
Richard practices herbal medicine based on the belief that health care should
be integrative and holistic, taking into account the whole person rather
than a narrow focus on disease. |
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| Brian Kunsman (Pai, Shen-Li) |
| Tai Chi, Polarity Therapy, Movements for the Seasons |
| Brian's higher education life began in Pai Lum Family Martial Arts. Since 1977, his continual dedication and perseverance to his studies led him to achieve the title of teacher (Sifu). Brian is also and adopted lineage holder of the style, and a third generation grandson with the given name of Pai, Shen-Li. He is the owner and teacher of the Bethlehem Kung Fu Center since 1988. Brian's studies in the healing arts began in Polarity Therapy. He reveived his Polarity Therapy training at the Polarity Wellness Center in New York City. Brian is a Registered Polarity Practitioner since 1984 and he still continues his studies with internationally recognized healers and teachers. he is currently a certified teacher in energy based Polarity Therapy. He also has a successful private practice for over 15 years. Brian shares his knowledge and philosophy in a unique blending of healing arts and martial arts. |
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| Janet Taylor |
| Pre/Post Natal and Baby Massage |
| Janet has been a massage therapist since 1983. She is also a licensed Cosmetologist and Esthetician. She has studied facial massage and skin care at Dr. Haushka and Jurlique Graduate Schools. She is also a Reiki and Myofacial release practitioner. She brings her English accent and humor with her into the classroom. |
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| Ginny Mazzei, M.S.W. |
| Yoga for Bodyworkers |
| Ginny teaches our Yoga for Bodyworkers class. She is a certified Instructor by the Hiimalayan Institute and Integrative Yoga Therapy from Denver, CO. She is in the process of applying to study with Sandra Summerfield Kozak for a four-year teacher training program. Ginny has been teaching yoga since 1993 and studied yoga since 1989, including a trip to India in 1994. She is also a full spectrum of knowledge to share. |
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| Linda Silfies |
| Intro to Sports Massage, Sports Massage I & II |
| Linda is a licensed massage therapist in practice since 1987. She is a graduate of the Florida School of Massage and the Advanced Sports Massage Therapy Programs. She has worked with the athletes at the Atlanta Olympics. She is also trained in deep muscle massage, neuromuscular therapy (NMT), reflexology, polarity, spa services and infant massage. |
