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The Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy is proud to partner with a diverse community of creative and seasoned Instructors. The Faculty of Visiting Instructors brings a wealth of bodywork knowledge and experience to the CRSMT Students and presents the education utilizing creative and experiential teaching methods.

Diana Panara MSW,HHP

Psychology of Touch

Diana Panara is one of the most outstanding and interesting teachers in the field of bodywork today. She holds a Masters degree in Social Work from Tulane University, and a Holistic Health Practitioner degree from the International Professional School of Body Work. Diana brings to her teaching over 30 years of experience in the field of body centered therapy......more

Til Luchau

Psychology of Touch ~ Ethics

Til Luchau is the Director of Advanced-Trainings.com. He is a therapist and coach whose background includes extensive experience with Process Work, individual and organizational wellness, conflict resolution, collaborative practices, and cutting-edge training methods. As a Certified Advanced Rolfer®, Til is a faculty member and Coordinator of the Rolf Institute's Foundations of Rolfing Structural Integration program, where he is the originator of Skillful Touch Bodywork (the Rolf Institute's own training and practice modality)...... more

Marion Stone

Pathology ~ Yoga/Movement

Marion received her B.S. at Davidson College in 1989. After working as an outdoor leadership instructor, Marion was introduced to the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and became a certified practitioner in 1996. She completed an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from A-B Tech College and a Certification for Yoga Instruction from the Asheville Yoga Center in 1999. Students will learn about the diseases of the human body through her hands-on experiential teaching style......more

Mary Ann Foster, BA , CMT

Kinesiology

Mary Ann Foster is a certified Body-Mind Centering® practitioner, and a bodyworker and movement teacher who specializes in working with posture and movement patterns that limit motion and cause pain. A long-time practitioner, educator, and writer in our field, Mary Ann enjoys fine films, fine books, fine hiking, but most of all, fine bodywork. She is committed to excellence in massage, and has contributed many innovations to somatic education and movement studies for bodymind therapists. Mary Ann also teaches at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, published Somatic Patterning (© 2004), writes regularly for the Massage and Bodywork Magazine, and can be reached through www.emspress.com

Christa Caputa M Ed, NCTMB

Anatomy and Physiolgoy I & II

Christa Caputa is the Senior Science Instructor at CRSMT. Christa comes to us from Portland, Oregon where she is pursuing a Master's degree in Chinese Medicine. Christa has been practicing massage since 2001 and has been an adult educator for over 15 years. Facilitating others' self-healing has led her to appreciate the essence of "deep tissue" massage, touching someone on a deeper level. Structural bodywork is one of Christa's favorite tools because of the dramatic changes that can occur, including increased range of motion and freedom from being bound...more

Dorothy B. Mahrie HHP

CranioSacral Therapy

Dorothy B. Mahrie received her Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and A.S. in Holistic Health degrees from the International Professional School of Bodywork (I.P.S.B. College) in San Diego, CA Specializing in CranioSacral Therapy she has trained with many leaders in the field, such as John Upledger, D.O., O.M.M, (CranioSacral Therapy & Somato Emotional Release) Fritz Smith, M.D. (Zero Balancing) and Suzanne Scurlock-Durana, CMT, (Healing from the Core) as well as studying the works of Hugh Milne, D.O. (Visionary CranioSacral Therapy) and Franklyn Sills (CranioSacral Biodynamics)...more

Beverly Boyer LMT

Anatomy in Clay™ ~ Movement ~ Myo-Fascial Release ~ NMT

Bev Boyer graduated from the Central Ohio School of Massage Therapy in 1991 and has been providing exceptional massage therapy and being fascinated with the human body ever since. She has coordinated Anatomists in Residence at the Anatomy in Clay™ Center for over two years and is the Executive Director for the Center in the heart of Boulder Colorado. She is a passionate anatomist, and has coordinated and facilitated cadaver labs for massage therapy students...more

Loretta Carridan Luchau

Psychology of Touch

Loretta Carridan Luchau CMT has been a teacher and practitioner of body-centered therapies for over 20 years. She has taught in the USA, Europe, and in Asia, and for many years taught core psycho-social and hands-on courses as a faculty member at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy.A graduate of Naropa University, Loretta holds a degree in Transpersonal Psychology, and has studied and certified in many forms of body-centered psychotherapy, including Hakomi, IBP, and Gestalt.... more

Pete Whitridge NCTMB

Business Development

Pete is a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist and former Assistant Director of the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville. He teaches "Myofascial Components of Pain" workshops throughout the Southeast, as well as Florida law, Ethics, and business building classes. His hands-on classes are noted for their fun and relaxed learning environment....more

Matthew Sweigart, CI

Zen Shiatsu

Matthew Sweigart, has been in therapeutic practice since 1987, and is a Certified Instructor of the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA).  He trained and taught extensively through the Ohashi Institute in New York City and Chicago from 1985 through 2003. He currently resides in Northern California where he teaches the HeartMind Shiatsu approach to bodywork.  His lively and engaging teaching and healing arts style has been deeply influenced by Taoist, Buddhist and Native American spiritual teachings, Yoga and Qigong, classical voice and dance training, New Warrior Training and Somatic Therapies. For more Information on his offerings, please visit heartmindbodywork.com.

Lara Kolesar NCTMB

Anatomy in Clay™ ~ Yoga/Movement

Lara Kolesar is an internationally recognized instructor and a graduate of the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Lara brings 12 years of in-depth study to her instruction. Along with her certification in massage therapy she is a certified Pilates and Gyrotonic® instructor. Lara has shared her unique approach with students in Europe and throughout the United States..... more

Alicia Berg NCTMB

CranioSacral Therapy

Students who have the opportunity to study with Alicia Berg benefit from the wealth of knowledge she has accumulated from over 17 years in the holistic health field. Alicia is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist who received her training at the International Professional School of Bodywork. In addition to enjoying a successful private practice in San Diego; Alicia teaches deep tissue muscle sculpting, acts as a Clinic Supervisor, and leads movement such as yoga, tai chi, qi gong and educational kinesiology in classes at IPSB......more

Natalie W. Morgan, BS, NCTMB

Kinesiology ~ Yoga/Movement

Natalie is a 2000 graduate from BCMT and currently has a private practice in Boulder, CO. She continuously studies multiple modalities with a current emphasis on visceral manipulation. Her practice of Pilates and Yoga deepens her understanding of the body. She passionately helps people awaken and enliven their connection within their bodies through education.

Lynn Herklotz, OTR, NCTMB, CMLDT

Pathology ~ Yoga/Movement

Lynn has ben practicing therapeutic massage in Boulder, CO since 1995. Originally entering the field of health care as a Registered Occupational Therapist, she brings a diverse background of training to her clients and students. She graduated from Colorado State University and the Boulder School of Massage Therapy. In 1999 she traveled to Austria to study and become internationally certified in Manual Lymphatic Drainage, she is recertified every 2 years....more

David Goetz BA, CMT

Zen Shiatsu ~ Yoga/Movement

Dave attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and received his BA in Economics. He graduated from BCMT in 2001. Since then, Dave has been in private practice in the Boulder area and has worked in several settings including health clubs and chiropractic offices. Dave loves doing chair massage and recently became part owner of Pressure Point Massage & Company. Since graduation from BCMT, Dave has rediscovered his Shiatsu roots and has been studying with his original teacher, Matthew Sweigart......more

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Tammie Ahlberg CMT

Introduction to Holistic Nutrition ~ Alternative Medicine ~ Yoga

Tammie has been studying the body-mind connection since attending CSU Chico and receiving her BA in Psychology. She took her first step onto a yoga mat in a room full of 80 college students and for the last 10 years she has been deepening her practice. While living in Bend, OR. she studied as an apprentice of her yoga teachers for 6 months and assisted in the formation of Yoga and the Healing Arts. She then opened Shanti Yoga Studio with four other yoga teachers and massage therapists in Bend......mor

 

Matthew “Teo” Davis BA, CMT

Yoga/Movement ~ Clinic Manager/Personal Assistant to the Directors

After graduation from USC with a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology, Teo traveled around North America and studied, worked and practiced at retreat centers focused on holistic health, meditation and yoga. Teo has worked with health food stores and is a connoisseur of organic nutrition. He worked with children in Vermont for “earth walk”, a training program for kids who wish to learn indigenous skills.For as long as he can remember, Teo wanted to pursue a career as a Massage Therapist. Teo graduated with honors from CRSMT and was invited to stay on and participate as the Clinic Manager/Personal Assistant to the Directors. His goals include gaining more experience in the industry; continue to thrive positively, and to deepen his massage, yoga and meditation practices.Teo is a talented musician, and is a passionate surfer.

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