It is with much esteem and regard we recommend our faculty.

Our intelligent, competent faculty train students to provide skilled, structured and safe touch in a nurturing environment, creating a relationship that joins people in a healing partnership. All instructors meet the credentialing requirements of the State of Colorado and ACCSC.

Cheryl Allen, RMT, - a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 1000 Hour Certification Program and the Advanced Neuromuscular Program. In addition to a private practice, she teaches the CSHA Advanced Neuromuscular Program. Her patience teaches students to strive and strive again to get something right and to have patience with their own challenges.

Mark Braukman, RMT, and C.N. ™ -  a graduate of Colorado University, has an M. A., Biology, B.S., Medical Technology, B.A. in Zoology.   Mark is  a graduate from the Colorado School of Healing Arts Massage Therapy Program and is the Director of Education for CSHA Degree Programs. He has been with the school since 1992 and plays a significant role in the continued development of the CSHA training programs.  Mark has completed more than 130 semester hours of continuing education in bodywork and nutrition in the last 10 years.

Julia Bershenyi, RPP, RCST, - Julia holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado.  She began studying healing arts at the Colorado School of Energy Studies in Boulder in 1995 and is certified in both Polarity Therapy and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (Franklyn Sills).  Julia has a private practice in Golden.  She finds the Polarity and Craniosacral work profoundly meaningful, rewarding, and instructive, and she feels blessed and grateful to do it.  Julia has been teaching Introduction to Polarity at CSHA since 1998.

Sarah Bedell, N.D., - is a graduate from Washington University and Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Sarah is a Naturopathic Physician, lectures publicly and is a member of the Children’s Wellness Network. Her educational philosophy is that learning has a lot to do with the self motivation of the student and good teaching is a great influence on student motivation.  Sarah teaches Diet and Nutrition, Pathology and Physiology for the Colorado School of Healing Arts.

Wendy Carroll, RMT, B.S.,- in Business from the University of Colorado.  She is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 1000 Massage Therapy Program and Reflexology Program.  Wendy teaches   the CSHA Business class.

Amy Chavez, RMT - is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts Massage Therapy and Trauma Touch Therapy Programs.  Amy has a private massage practice and is currently completing her studies in acupuncture. She teaches Applied Kinesiology and AK Concepts for CSHA.

Marcia Franks, RMT,  - a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 700 Hour Massage Therapy Program and Reflexology Program. Marcia teaches Reflexology for CSHA.  Her private practice is in Aurora; Marcia says she loves working with people as everyone has a story to tell, and more often than not the feet do the talking.

Jodie Hansen, RMT, - a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 1000 Massage Therapy Program.  In addition to her private massage practice, she is also a Certified Pilates Instructor, Organic Chef and Master Gardener. Jodie works to provide a classroom atmosphere that is both educational, spontaneous, respectful, considerate, humorous and passionate.

Judy Harper, RMT - is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts. In addition to a successful private practice she teaches Massage Level I for CSHA.  Judy loves the art of massage; she feels the mastery of the art is gained through close attention to methods/technique as well as the refinement of natural gifts.  Judy has been teaching for the school since 2002.

Alice Henderson, RMT- holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Colorado and is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 1000 Hour Massage Therapy Program.  Alice has a private practice and works at St. Anthony Hospital as a Massage Therapist.  She loves learning and loves being able to provide the basic educational tools that will facilitate the continuous education of a massage therapist.  Alice has been teaching Anatomy and Palpation of Anatomy for CSHA for 8 years.

Brandon Hoy, RMT- is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) Degree in Massage Therapy and specializes in Cranial Sacral Therapy. Brandon is one of the Cranial Sacral instructors for CSHA and a member of the CSHA administration.

Janell Jones, RMT - holds a Master of Science degree from the University of California (UCLA) and is a graduate of the CSHA 700 Hour Massage Therapy Program. Her professional experience as a staff researcher and instructor for UCLA makes Janell an appropriate and welcome member of the Colorado School of Healing Arts science teaching staff and the school’s mission to continue development of some of the most progressive massage programs in the country. She teaches Anatomy, Physiology, Neuroanatomy, and Pathology for the Colorado School of Healing Arts. She works to create an interactive learning environment and encourages students to take an active role in their education.

 

Cheryl Johnson, RMT, - is a graduate of the CSHA 700 Hour Massage Therapy Program and the CSHA Sports, Lymphatic Drainage and Oncology Massage Programs.  Her successful private practice which focuses on Oncology Massage for clients in the different stages of cancer; terminal treatment, recovery and survivors has given Cheryl not only the experience in working with clients with cancer but also the support and respect of the medical healthcare community. She teaches Oncology Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, and Massage I & II for CSHA.

Stan Mavridis, BSc. RMT, - B.S.  in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado in Boulder and graduated  from the Colorado School of Healing Arts Massage Therapy program in 1994.  Stan worked in London, England as UK Athletics Accredited Sports Massage Therapist from 1998-2006.  During Stan’s time abroad, he was a Sports Massage Therapist at the British Olympic Holding Camp for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and the Co-Director / Massage Therapist for the Athens Olympic Health Services Sports Massage Team in 2004. He teaches Massage III for CSHA.

Bob Morgan, RMT, -  M.S., Biochemistry/Microbiology, M. S., Physiology, B.S., Biology, B.A., Chemistry.  Bob is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts and has his own private practice.  He has worked as a Medical Chemist, Researcher, Investigator, and Technologist and has written over 20 published medical research publications. He teaches Physiology, Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, and Pathology.  He is also a member of the CSHA program development committee and has had a significant role in the continued development of the sciences in the CSHA programs since 1994.

Jerry Munson, RMT -  holds a B.S. from the University of Colorado. He  is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 700 Hour Massage Therapy Program, Sports Massage and Lymphatic Drainage Programs.  His successful private practice is located in Lakewood.  Jerry is the Business course instructor and brings much experience to help in starting up your own massage business as well as a great deal of humor.

Emily Nelson, RMT, - holds a B.S. from Metro College in Denver.  She is a graduate of the CSHA 1000 Hour Massage Therapy Program and Reflexology Program .  Emily has her private practice located in southeast Denver and teaches Massage Level I, II, and Body Centered Therapy.

Denyce Ortiz, RMT,- holds a B.A. in modern languages from Metro State College, she  is a licensed Esthetician and a graduate from the Colorado School of Healing Arts 700 Hour Massage Therapy Program.  Denyce believes that every personal contact she makes brings her closer to engaging her full potential.

Elizabeth O’Donnell, D.C., RMT, - B.S. in Dance from State University of New York in Brockport.   She is  also a graduate from the National Holistic Institute and the School of Orthopedic Massage and Life Chiropractic College  in California.   She teaches both Anatomy and Massage classes for the Colorado School of Healing Arts.

Kirk Phillips, RMT -  a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 700 Hour Massage Therapy Program.  Kirk is a massage therapist at the JC Penny Spa in Park Meadows.  He is a clinic and library/lab supervisor for CSHA.

Tim Ransom, RMT -is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 1000  Hour Massage Therapy Program and has completed  advanced training  in Sports, Positional Release, Trauma Touch Therapy, Cranial Sacral, and Lymphatic Drainage.  He has a successful private practice which specializes in lymphatic drainage and has been a member of the CSHA faculty since 1998.  Tim teaches Lymphatic Drainage and Sports Massage Levels ll and III.

Jeanne Ratchford, RMT,B.S. in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts AOS Degree in Massage Therapy with an emphasis on Oncology Massage and Lymphatic Drainage.  Jeanne teaches Integrative Massage and Massage II. She has her own private practice and is the massage coordinator at Saint John’s Hospice in Lakewood.

Lorena Reyna, RMT, - is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts AOS Degree Program. Her insightful and sensitive nature helps students focus on both technique and the need to create safe and respectful client relationships. Lorena teaches Massage Level I, II and Sports Massage Level I for CSHA.

Barbara Salage, RMT, - graduated from the Colorado School of Healing Arts in 1997 and has a successful private practice located in Arvada.  She teaches Healing Touch Level I, Body Centered Therapy and Aromatherapy for the school.  Patience, insight and confidence defines her work as well as her teaching which inspires students to trust in both their technical and internal skills.

Donielle Saxton, RMT,-  B.A . in Kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado.  She is a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts 700 Hour Massage Therapy Program. Donielle is certified in Kinsis Myofascial Integration and is considered an expert in identifying patterns of function and dysfunction.  Donielle teaches Physiology, Sports Massage Level I and Massage Level III for CSHA.

Gina Simpson, RMT, - graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 1986 and joined CSHA in 1990. She is also a graduate of the CSHA Trauma Touch Program™, Lymphatic Drainage Program and the Cranial Sacral Program.  Gina teaches Infant Massage for CSHA.  Gina enjoys teaching Infant Massage at CSHA because she believes passionately in the importance of massaging infants and children early in life to create more peace and calm in their world. Gina is also the Director of Financial Aid.

Chris Smith, RMT, TTT™ - Director of Education; Chris attended the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University and is a graduate of  the Colorado School of Healing Arts.    Chris has been with CSHA since 1988 and is member of the program development committee as well as an instructor of the internationally recognized Trauma Touch Therapy™ Program.

Kristen Weber, RMT,- M.A. in Education from Lesley University and a graduate of the Colorado School of Healing Arts. Kristen has her own private practice.  She is a clinic director and teaches MassageLevel  I and Sports MassageLevel I  for CSHA.

Kristen Will, RMT - B. A., Liberal Arts, Evergreen State College in Washington.  Kris is a graduate of the CSHA 1000 hour Massage Therapy Program and 270 Hour Oncology Program.  Kris is the Assistant Director of Education and coordinator of the CSHA Library Resource Center. She has been teaching at CSHA since 1993 and is a member of the CSHA program development committee.

Stanley Zweber, RMT, -B.A. in Geography from the University of Colorado.  Stan is a graduate of the CSHA Massage Therapy Program and the 530 Hour Cranial Sacral Program and teaches beginning and advanced Seated Massage courses for the school. He has a private practice in Boulder and provides chair massage in numerous corporate and retail settings.  He has pursued his passion for the healing arts with continued advanced studies in Cranial Sacral Therapy and traditional Peruvian healing modalities.