Staff
The Center for Massage & Natural Health prides itself on the quality of their faculty and staff. They have gathered here from all over the globe and formed one of the most amazing massage school staff in the world.
The Center for Massage & Natural Health prides itself on the quality of their faculty and staff. They have gathered here from all over the globe and formed one of the most amazing massage school staff in the world.Our staff are like family members. We know and love one another, and you will become part of our family as you attend our massage school. They are some of the brightest, most creative, committed and dedicated staff members any school could hope to have, and it is remarkable that they have all been drawn together here, at CFMNH. We know you will enjoy them all as they share their gifts with you.
Please select the tabs below to learn about all our amazing staff members.
- Administrative Staff
- Massage School Instructors
- Continuing Education Instructors
- Professional Massage Therapists
- Support Staff
Peggy M. Huff
President and Executive Director
Peggy created and started our school in 1998. She continues to nurture her vision today after many years of refining and perfecting our program and is exceedingly proud of the COMTA Accreditation status that was granted us in 2007 and the approval from the United Stated Department of Education, designating CFMNH as a Title IV school in 2009.
Peggy enjoyed a successful massage therapy practice of many years and began the CFMNH Therapy Center in 1994. It has since evolved into one of the most popular Massage Therapy Centers in Asheville, NC, where students practitioners and professionals alike enjoy offering their services to the public.
Peggy has studied and trained worldwide and has studied many modalities of the healing arts. She is committed to providing the highest standards in educational experiences in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable.
A graduate of the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine's Shiatsu Practitioners Program and the Florida School of Massage, Peggy's retired hands are now working behind the scenes as she continues on her spiritual journey to bringing to the world new and incredible practitioners of the healing arts and sciences.
Program Director
Audra is happy to be a positive contributor to such a lovely ensemble here @ CFMNH and looks forward to assisting each student in the achievement of their dreams.
A native of western North Carolina, Audra is a self-described barefoot contessa, a certifiable wanderlust with a heart for service, surprisingly varied professional background (Interior Designer, LifeStyle Assistant, Hurricane Reconstructionist, Cabaret Singer, Organizational Guru, Master Gardner, Personal Trainer)a poet, a painter, a dancer, a dreamer… an incurable optimist, habitually happy, slightly animated… you may hear her singing in the bathroom, she is prone to skipping and unexplainable bouts of laughter, is crazy for Indian food and tiramisu and is frequently psychic.
Audra manages and maintains all aspects of our Massage Therapy Certification Program and Continuing Education Program. From your first day through graduation, Audra will be an integral part of your life here at CFMNH.
Audra has a diverse background, from owning her own massage therapy business to working in the spa industry in both management and staff training. She is a graduate of our Massage Therapy Certification Program and is a highly dedicated, intelligent and truly delightful leader for our faculty and staff, and our school as a whole.
Laurel McLeod, BA, LMBT
Dean of Student Services
Laurel is passionate about massage therapy, natural health, and sustainable living. She has her BA in Anthropology & Sociology from Hendrix College and is an LMBT. Her mother was a massage therapist, so massage has been a part of her life for as long as she can remember.
She is here to help you. She will track your progress, offer guidance, and answer your questions throughout the program. She also works closely with the entire staff to assist in refining our school as a whole. She is excited to be a part of the Center for Massage and enjoys working with the students to help them have an unforgettable experience.
She loves massage, she loves growing a vegetable and flower garden with her sweetheart, and she loves her goats: Fiona, Norman, & Juliet.
Leslie Segal
Business Manager & Financial Aid Director
Leslie's charming personality, combined with her acute attention to detail makes her perfect for keeping all your financial records in order. She will assist you in finding the best way to finance your education at CFMNH and provide valuable information on tax credits and deductions you may be entitled to receive. She will assist you through the financial aid process, maintain your payment records and answer any questions you have about your finances at the school.
Leslie graduated from The University of Montana with a degree in Liberal Studies and a minor in Environmental Studies. She has had a variety of careers including renewable energy system installation and design, marketing, interior design and currently tax preparation, bookkeeping and financial aid processing. Leslie has had 100 hours of tax law and theory training/education, and successfully completed accounting courses at AB Tech.
Career Day Event Hostess & Admissions Team Member
Lindsay has been with the Center for Massage & Natural Health in many capacities since 2002. She continues to delight our staff and our prospective students during our monthly Career Day Events. She will provide essential information about our program, give tours, answer questions and provide a fun and memorable experience here at our school.
Lindsay has a B.S. in Psychology from College of Charleston and, since moving to Asheville, has extensively studied acupuncture and herbology at Atlantic University of Chinese Medicine and Daoist Traditions.
George Chambers, NCBMT, LMBTEducation Center Administrator & Admissions Team Member
George is a wonderful member of our staff, and a joy to work with. His endearing sense of humor and passion for massage therapy will be evident as soon as you have the opportunity to talk with him.
George is a graduate of our massage school and after graduating in 2007, he is already enjoying the successes of his own massage therapy practice in Asheville.
April Morley
Education Center Administrator & Admissions Team Member
April attended massage school at the Daytona Institute of Massage in Florida. "I loved my teachers and classmates, but I wish I had attended school here at the Center for Massage and Natural Health. The program is amazing and the instructors that come here to teach are specialists in their fields with such passion that anyone would love to learn from them! "
April is a mother, wife, friend, healer, hypnotist, massage therapist to name a few. She loves spending time with her family and all her animals,She loves working in her gardens or outside enjoying nature. She is very artistic and love to create and enjoy beautiful things. She has a passion for learning new things, reading, and attend new and exciting classes.
April moved to Asheville in 2008 to work at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa as a massage therapist. "Asheville is a truly beautiful place and I am so happy that is brought me here on my journey."
Michelle Herbold, BA, NCBTMB, LMBTResident Retreat Center Administrator
Michelle is a muse in the making. She sings, dances, paints, draws, knits, plays guitar, loves ferrets, and has fiery passion for riding Harley Davidson's. With a positive attitude and a love for laughter, Michelle is eager to make your experience at CFMNH as pleasant and successful as possible.
Michelle received her BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County before graduating from our Massage Therapy Certification Program in 2009 and is already experiencing the rewarding benefits of practicing massage. With many roles at CFMNH, Michelle is the Swiss army knife of our family, and has a tool for about any job we need done. Sheassists students in the admissions process, helps out at the front desk, and plays a large part in guest accommodations at our Retreat Center.
Caroline Whatley , NCTMB, LMBTTherapy Center Supervisor
Caroline skillfully oversees your student clinic experience on days when Karen is offsite, guiding you through your day, answering your questions about client cases, and providing mini-workshops on massage techniques.
She is a graduate of our Massage Therapy Certification Program, works as a professional therapist in our Therapy Center, and has a successful private practice. Due to her obvious passion for massage therapy, Caroline has been an important part of our staff since the day she graduated, acting as both Admissions Specialist and Teaching Assistant before moving into her current position.
Candice Roberts
Therapy Center Administrator
Candice's refreshing presence as our our downtown Therapy Center Receptionist sets the tone for your clinical experience. Her goal is to helpfully guide both students and guests alike through the Massage School experience.
A graduate of CFMNH herself, Candice takes great pride in being an integral part of our mission to provide a professional, warm atmosphere and superior customer care.
Tavis Cummings, NCBTMB, LMBT
Therapy Center Administrator
An avid self-propulsionist, Tavis brings a unique perspective from his experiences within various modes of movement as well as, a keenly developed skill-set. You will be entertained, if not inspired, by his avid affection for massage and passion to impart wisdom from lessons learned on to you during your Therapy Center practice.
A graduate of CFMNH, Tavis now maintains his own Asheville business, Omnium Bodyworks. A master of many trades and innately large of heart, Tavis will no doubt be a highlight along your CFMNH journey. He is especially appreciative of inquisitive minds and those with compassionate intentions and looks forward to interacting with each individual in order to positively affect the whole.
Megan Sadtler, NCBMT, LMBT
Therapy Center Receptionist
Upon meeting Megan, you will be immediately warmed, if not inspired, by her natural effervescence. Megan is a recent graduate of CFMNH and a newly licensed LMBT! She has effortlessly made Asheville her home having relocated from Charlottesville, Virginia where she grew up and earned her BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is best represented through her own words - read on, you'll see why she's so easy to love! Enjoy!
'Like many, I fell in love with the area, lifestyle and people and had to stay. I've traveled and lived in a few different places between birth and
now, New Zealand being top on the list. My dog is awesome, his name is Timber, he has big ears. I enjoy being outdoors (all seasons), traveling,
laughing, trail running, talking to strangers, creativity, food (the delicious kind), learning and making other people feel good. People tell me
that redheads, such as myself are going to become extinct, I refuse to believe. But I do believe in taking care of ourselves and being as
comfortable in our skin as possible. Which is one reason why I love Massage Therapy; it makes you feel good. And when you feel good, you do good. And when you do good, you are good. And when you are good, you won't go extinct.'
The Center for Massage & Natural Health is proud of the quality of its faculty. They bring to their teaching the highest standards and ethics in this rapidly evolving profession.
Eager to share their knowledge, wisdom and enthusiasm, the faculty and staff of the Massage Therapy Certification Program welcome students to this bright and meaningful career.
While instructors may change without notice, you may rest assured that you will be receiving instruction from a fully qualified instructor.
Pamala Martin Jurek,
NCTMB, LMBT
Swedish Massage, Spa Treatments, Aromatherapy, Neuromuscular Therapy and Reflexology Instructor
Pamala, now in successful private practice, has been a massage therapist at the Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa.
She is a graduate of both the Emerald Coast Massage School in Florida and the Laura Norman Reflexology School in New York, and she has completed various advanced bodywork-training programs, including medical massage, Reiki, and Shiatsu.
Pamala’s love and respect for bodywork inspires her to teach others.
Grace Scarborough, NCTMB, LMBT
Swedish and Sports Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Somatic Psychology, Professional Ethics and Hydrotherapy Instructor
Grace received her Master’s of Science in Experimental Social Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1995 and attended massage school at the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy in Winter Park, Florida in 1998.
She has taught a variety of courses in massage and acupuncture schools, as well as community colleges. Grace’s gentle, compassionate, and knowledgeable approach to teaching is both genuinely uplifting and inspiring.
She has studied many modalities and focuses her private practice on Thai-Yoga massage and energy work.
Anna Kate Cascio, ND
General Anatomy/Physiology and Pathology and Diet & Nutrition Instructor
Anna Kate Cascio, originally from Virginia, graduated from Kenyon College in Ohio with a Bachelors Degree in History although a strong interest in health and wellness led her later to the study of massage therapy. She graduated from the Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach in 1999. After being awarded her national certification and working as a massage therapist for four years, she decided to further her studies in medicine at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in Tempe, Arizona where she graduated in 2006. SCNM offers a four-year professional medical degree in Naturopathic Medicine.
Graduates are educated in the same basic sciences as MDs, courses in addition include natural therapeutics such as herbs, nutrients, vitamins and homeopathy as well as other nontoxic approaches to therapy with an emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. The curriculum at SCNM requires the completion of two years of clinical shifts at the Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center.
William Ehrsam, NCTMB,
LMBT
General Anatomy/Physiology, Pathology and Musculoskeletal Anatomy Instructor
Will has wonderful experience as a science teacher in the massage school setting. His passion for the sciences and wonderful and dynamic energy shine through from moment you meet him. You will understand the human body, inside and out, by the time you are finished with his exciting classes.
William received his Massage Therapy Certification from Erwin Technical College in Tampa, FL, and has an Associates Degree from Hillsborough Community College where he studied biology and the sciences. His passion for massage therapy and the sciences are clearly reflected in the classroom.
Linda Pannullo, NCTMB, LMBT
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Pathology Instructor
Linda Pannullo attended the Florida School of Massage 20 years ago. A seasoned instructor, she has taught massage techniques for the non-professional at community colleges, and sports, hydrotherapy, Reflexology and Swedish at massage schools.
Working with Jon Zahourek's Maniken System (building muscles with clay) gave her creative ways to share anatomy knowledge.
Linda currently teaches the musculoskeletal classes at the Center and maintains private and on-site massage practices in Asheville.
Heidi Berkovitz, LMBT and Clinical Herbalist
Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Hydrotherapy & Chair Massage Instructor
Heidi has been practicing massage since 1998 and teaching clinical massage since 2003. She uses a wide variety of teaching aids and motivational strategies to engage students in active learning. She has advanced education in Myofascial Release and injury rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy and Herbal Medicine, as well as and other valuable modalities.
Heidi earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education from Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina and received her massage therapy training at Educating Hands School of Massage in Miami, FL. She holds a Florida State Teacher Certification.
Audra Klein, NCBMT, LMBT
Business/Marketing/Laws & Rules Instructor
Audra is happy to be a positive contributor to such a lovely ensemble here @ CFMNH and looks forward to assisting each student in the achievement of their dreams by offering her fun and dynamic class in Business and Marketing, Laws & Rules.
A native of western North Carolina, Audra is a self-described barefoot contessa, a certifiable wanderlust with a heart for service, surprisingly varied professional background (Interior Designer, LifeStyle Assistant, Hurricane Reconstructionist, Cabaret Singer, Organizational Guru, Master Gardner, Personal Trainer)a poet, a painter, a dancer, a dreamer… an incurable optimist, habitually happy, slightly animated… you may hear her singing in the bathroom, she is prone to skipping and unexplainable bouts of laughter, is crazy for Indian food and tiramisu and is frequently psychic.
Al Bailey, LMBT
Integrative Massage Instructor
Al’s bodywork background is extensive, including modalities such as Myofascial Release, Acupressure, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Russian, Sports, Reiki, Trager, Swedish, and Touch for Health.
He continually reminds us that healing can only occur in the moment, provided the therapist is able to maintain awareness of breath with the client. Al’s presence has graced many therapeutic and educational settings since 1990.
Donna Billings, MA, CMT
Somatic Psychology Instructor
Donna received her Masters in Psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, is a graduate of our Massage Therapy Certification Program, and continues to study mind-body healing (including Hakomi Therapy) and communication skills.
She has been both a self-employed and school-based psychologist since 1980. Donna will guide you through the psychological aspects of massage therapy.
Kevin Scarborough, MS, Lic. Ac.
Oriental Medical Theory Instructor
Kevin Scarbrough is a licensed acupuncturist in North Carolina and has been practicing in Asheville since 2004. He is a certified Diplomat of Oriental Medicine by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He received a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Kevin specializes in the treatment of pain, sports medicine, pediatrics and education on healthy living practices. He uses acupuncture, Chinese herbs and other practices from Traditional Chinese Medicine to restore and maintain health and vitality of body and mind.
Jim Sandonato, NCTMB,
LMBT
Shiatsu Instructor
Jim Sandonato will introduce you to the ancient art form of Shiatsu. From his spirited and enthusiastic teaching style, you will be surprised to know that he began his study of massage and bodywork in the 70’s. Overlapping a career in engineering, he studied shiatsu at The Gautama Institute for Shiatsu Education. In 1987, he was certified in Zen Shiatsu at the Meridian Shiatsu Institute.
He then began his private practice, which continues today. He has also worked at the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa from 2001 to 2004 as a Massage Therapist and Mentor/Trainer, teaching shiatsu to the spa therapists. He is a Certified Practitioner in The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia, (AOBTA), and Nidan level in Aikido.
Jim currently maintains a private practice at the Wellness Center in Weaverville, NC.
Rowan Farrell-Trombetta LMBT
Pregnancy, Infant & Geriatric Massage Instructor
Rowan has been involved in Bodywork Therapies since 1994. She attended the Academy of Somatic Healing Arts in Atlanta, GA becoming certified in NeuroMuscular Therapy, Swedish, and Sports Massage. Skills earned through the Upledger Institute include CranioSacral I, II and Somatic Emotional Release I.
She was trained through an extensive six year Apprenticeship in Holistic Midwifery with emphasis on the Wise Woman Tradition. The beautiful pregnant and laboring mothers who graced her apprenticeship honed her skills with first-hand “on-the-job training”. During this time she assisted in establishing the first Holistic Midwifery school in Asheville, NC. Since 2001 she has offered a variety of classes through many venues.
In 1993 Rowan received her B.F.A. from the Atlanta College of Art (painting, printmaking) in Atlanta, GA. She brings a creative approach and wide knowledge of the human body to her work, having trained as an Emergency Medical Technician and a Desikachar Yoga Instructor.
CoryPine Shane
Herbology Instructor
CoryPine Shane, Holistic Clinical Herbalist, is the Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine. He has been studying herbal medicine since 1992 and has been seeing clients professionally since 1998. He has taught at several herb schools and at UNC-Asheville, Warren Wilson College, as well as at several national herbal conferences.
He is a graduate of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and from the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He thinks creativity and laughter are an invaluable part of any apothecary. He is currently working on a book about the medicinal plants of the Southern Appalachians.
George Chambers, NCTMB,
LMBT
Chair Massage Instructor and Teaching Assistant
George is a successful graduate of our massage school. He works at our Education Center as an Information Specialist and enjoys a private practice in massage therapy. He is a wonderful and helpful presence in our classrooms as he offers his wisdom in Chair Massage in addition to being an assistant in other massage and bodywork classes. His delightful and enthusiastic energy is sure to inspire!
Mary Osada, NCTMB,
LMBT
Teaching Assistant
Mary is a successful graduate of our massage school. Her delightful and charming personality will be felt throughout your program. She is a dedicated advocate of massage therapy, and is a continual helpful presence in the classroom. She is dedicated in assisting our students to archive the highest degree of success.
The Center for Massage & Natural Health is proud of the quality of its Continuing Education Instructors. They bring to their teaching the highest standards and ethics in this rapidly evolving profession.
Our CE instructors are eager to share their knowledge, wisdom and enthusiasm with massage therapists from around the world, and to help add wonderful massage and bodywork modalities to the options these therapists can offer to their clients.
Please visit our Continuing Education workshop listing to see who is teaching a specific workshop. The list below reflects continuing education instructors that we have had as presenters for our workshops.
Eileen Gertz, NCTMB,
Career Day Workshop Instructor
Eileen has taught Swedish Massage at CFMNH for many years, and is a highly seasond and respected massage therapist. She will provide you with a wonderful example of what massage therapy is like as well as what it is like to be a student at our massage school during these special Career Day Event Workshops. You will delight from her wisdom, knowledge, warmth and encouragement as she introduces you to this wonderful healing art.
In practice since 1977, Eileen has taken massage therapy into the broadest range of environments: New Mexico, Colorado, Hawaii, Alaska, and the Caribbean (on a sailboat!).
She is a graduate of the New Mexico School of Therapeutic Massage and studied advanced sports massage at the Sports Massage Training Institute. She also has many certificates, including Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Massage, Trager, and Touch for Health.
Ingrid Miller, NCBTMB, LMBT No. 1077
Ingrid Miller’s love of herbs blossomed while developing her thesis involving the use of fairy tales and folk medicine at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Her passion and wisdom further expanded throughout her clinical herbalisim studies at the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies in Boulder, Colorado and then, Advanced Clinical Studies in Asheville, North Carolina. Continuing her healing arts cultivation, Ingrid attended the Center for Massage & Natural Health in Weaverville, North Carolina and has been a licensed massage therapist for over ten years now.
Janet Blevins, HHP, NCTMB, LMBT No. 2835
Janet is a seasoned Massage Therapist and Spa Industry Authority. A graduate of both San Diego’s Mueller College of Holistic Studies and Guilford Technical College in High Point, North Carolina, her impressive career spans more than a decade.
Janet holds several degrees and advanced certifications in Oriental methods, Reiki, Spa Wraps, Native Hot Stone and numerous massage techniques. She has provided massage for Olympic Athletes, taught extensively in North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and California and for two years, was a massage therapist and mentor with the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina.
Janet is currently the Spa Director of Light as a Feather Spa & Wellness in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Jim Sandonato, NCBMT, LMBT No. 352
Jim’s deep appreciation for his work is nothing short of inspiring, continuing to nurture a career spanning more than three decades. Formerly an engineer, Jim studied Shiatsu at The Gautama Institute for Shiatsu Education and became Zen Shiatsu certified in 1987 through the Meridian Shiatsu Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jim worked for 3 years at the esteemed Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina, as both a massage therapist and staff Shiatsu instructor and mentor. A certified practitioner in The American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) and Nidan level in Aikido, Jim currently maintains a private practice at the Wellness Center in Weaverville, NC.
Laura Rose Boyle
As an instructor, Laura brilliantly exhibits her expertise with an endearing humility and exacting precision. She is a proven professional within her fields of expertise who maintains an element of girlhood whimsy creating a learning environment altogether uniquely uplifting and keen.
In 2001, Laura graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics. Today, she is a Professional Member of the Society for Oncology Massage having served as Co-Director of Whole Women, Whole Health, an avant-garde addition to Chicago’s Mercy Hospital offerings and reputation.
Laura is certified through the Norton School as a Manual Lymph Drainage Specialist. For close to a decade, she has focused her studies and private practice towards addressing the needs of cancer patients, namely breast cancer survivors, through the use of MLD, Polarity, Reflexology, CranioSacral, Core Synchronism, Acupressure, Thai Massage, Breema® Bodywork and is a certified Pregnancy Massage practitioner.
Laura’s goal is to remain present while facilitating the customization of bodywork from a holistic point of view, enhancing the natural healing and restorative process of the mind-body-spirit connection.
Linda Pannullo, NCBMT, LMBT, 1389
Linda received her BA in 1979 from the University of Connecticut, and graduated from the Florida School of Massage in Gainesville, FL in 1989.
Linda’s generous spirit and innate warmth coupled with her vast wisdom of the human body imbue her practice and teaching with great understanding and sincerity. Her passion for massage has endured as she has received numerous certifications in advanced modalities such as Positional Release, PNF Stretches, Reflexology, and Deep Tissue Massage. Today,
Linda maintains her private massage practice and has been a highly revered instructor with CFMNH since 2001, presenting courses in Musculoskeletal Anatomy & Physiology, Hydrotherapy, Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage.
Lynn Harris, LMBT, NCTMB is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, NC School of Natural Healing, and The Upledger Institute. She has been practicing massage since 1980. In 1990, Lynn studied the ancient art of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage in Hawaii. Since then, she has enjoyed incorporating this modality into her massage practice with phenomenal results.
Lynn began teaching Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage in 1994 in Virginia, and she has since taught in Madrid, Spain; Cozumel, Mexico; and Asheville, NC.
Lynn Phillips, NCTMB is President and owner
of Equilibrium Therapy LLC, a Lymphatic Health and Therapeutic Massage
Center in Richmond, VA. She specializes in therapeutic massage treatments
for patients with cancer, lymphatic disorders, orthopedic injuries,
and fibromyalgia. She has treated cancer patients in her clinic and the Massey
Cancer Center in Richmond.
She has developed employee massage programs for hospitals and corporations and serves on the Board of Directors for Curriculum Development at the American Institute of Massage. Lynn is a Certified Medical Massage Practitioner, with continued training at the Lerner Lymphedema Academy. She is a professional member of the AMTA and the National Lymphedema Network.
Moksha Sharon Kolman, LMBT, NCTMB is a Certified Polarity Educator through the American Polarity Therapy Association and a traditional Reiki Master, honoring the teachings of the grandmasters of the Reiki lineage. In addition, she has extensive training in Body-Mind Centering, Neuromuscular Therapy, Re-Evaluation Counseling, and several other bodywork modalities. Moksha has been practicing and teaching Polarity and other healing arts since 1984.
Her approach to teaching is to create a safe, respectful setting where participants can learn experientially. She also provides a firm foundation in the theoretical and technical aspects of Polarity Therapy and natural healing. Currently, Moksha practices and teaches in the Triangle area.
Pamala Martin Jurek, NCBTMB, LMBT No. 2488
Pamala is the quintessential embodiment of organic goodness and enchanted optimism. The hallmark of her work being her ability to easily communicate even the most complex ideas and deliver them within an envelope of unrestrained care and truthfulness. Her background is methodical, but her craft is astutely intuitive.
Her career within the health, fitness and spa industries has been life-long. In 1998, she graduated from the highly esteemed Laura Norman & Associates Reflexology School of New York. Each involvement naturally leading to the next, she has received extensive training in Medical Massage and Reiki to name a few. Pamala thrived as an artistic, heart-centered practitioner during her nearly five-year career with the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa in Asheville, North Carolina. Her contributions within the development of their Aromatherapy and Reflexology offerings were great, garnering many accolades. Today, Pamala’s wisdom and passion continue to nurture and inspire through her work as an instructor with CFMNH and as a thriving independent Massage Therapist.
Pripo Teplitsky, MA, LPC, NCBTMB, LMBT No. 2126
Pripo offers a diverse practice that balances the connection between mind, body and spirit. In addition to extensive massage education, he hold's a Master's degree in Psychology and Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He lived, studied and worked at Esalen Institute, a renowned human potential learning center in Big Sur, California. He is a certified Esalen® massage practitioner.
Pripo has a private practice in Asheville, North Carolina, in massage as well as a counseling practice specializing in relationship issues. His main goal is to help support people to live in their truth and authenticity.
Robin Fann
We are pleased to welcome Robin, her husband and two adorable daughters, to our lovely Asheville community. Her warm presence, unmistakable glow and collective breadth of experience and wisdom make her an industry jewel. For over 16 years, Robin lived, studied and instructed within one of the countries most renowned therapeutic environments, the Esalen® Institute of Big Sur, California.
Robin is one of a very few select instructors offering Esalen® Massage training outside of The Institute. Robin’s list of credentials, involvements and certifications is vast having received extensive training in CranioSacral therapy, Somatoemotional Release, Gesalt Therapy, Somatic Coaching and 5-Rhythms Dance, to name a few. Robin’s intense love for the work and equally passionate teaching is sure to inspire.
Rowan Farrell-Trombetta LMBT No. 3774
Rowan has been involved in Bodywork Therapies since 1994. She attended the Academy of Somatic Healing Arts in Atlanta, GA becoming certified in NeuroMuscular Therapy, Swedish, and Sports Massage. Skills earned through the Upledger Institute include CranioSacral I, II and Somatic Emotional Release I.
She was trained through an extensive six year Apprenticeship in Holistic Midwifery with emphasis on the Wise Woman Tradition. The beautiful pregnant and laboring mothers who graced her apprenticeship honed her skills with first-hand “on-the-job training”. During this time she assisted in establishing the first Holistic Midwifery school in Asheville, NC. Since 2001 she has offered a variety of classes through many venues.
In 1993 Rowan received her B.F.A. from the Atlanta College of Art (painting, printmaking) in Atlanta, GA. She brings a creative approach and wide knowledge of the human body to her work, having trained as an Emergency Medical Technician and a Desikachar Yoga Instructor.
Sunny Klaber, CMT, MA
This introductory-level course will be facilitated by internationally-recognized Thai Yoga Massage instructor Sunny Klaber. Sunny’s contagious passions for yoga, dance, Buddhist philosophy and massage strongly influence her unique approach to practicing and teaching this ancient healing art. Her extensive knowledge of and respect for these disciplines creates an environment which honors the sacred roots of Thai Yoga Massage, while gracefully infusing it with fresh applications and innovations.
Sunny is currently on the faculty at the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy and runs an educational travel company called Integral Travel (www.integraltravel.com) which offers Thai Yoga Massage retreats in Thailand, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica and Adventures in Healing programs in Thailand and Tibet.
Tacy Apostolik
Tacy’s devotion to her work is exceedingly enlivening. Drawn from her own miraculous experiences, Tacy instructs with a zeal and buoyancy that leaves students inspired to expand their knowledge and eager for more of the exuberant energy she emanates.
A decade has passed since Tacy’s love affair and in-depth instruction began in Aromatherapy while living in Kyoto, Japan. She has since acquired numerous Aromatherapy Certifications and taught extensively stateside and abroad.
Tacy is a Nationally Certified Reflexologist and an approved NCBTMB Educational Provider. She combines her expertise in both Reflexology and Aromatherapy to provide powerful therapeutic experiences for her clients and students alike.
She is passionate about educating others as to the awe-inspiring benefits of essential oils and her expansive knowledge and experience, coupled with her approachable teaching style, will certainly prove invaluable to you.
Grace Scarbrough, NCBTMB, LMBT No. 4882
Grace’s highly acclaimed collective career as both an instructor and therapist has flourished for close to 17 years. Certainly, her signature sense of humor and palpable, grounded authenticity have lead many to extol the praises of not simply her work, but of Grace as a delightful, insightful human being.
She received her Master’s of Science in Experimental Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 1995. In 1999, Grace attended the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy in Winter Park, Florida and furthered her education with Thai Massage in 2002 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She also achieved Yoga Instructor Certification in 2008. Grace has instructed within a variety of educational environments and is passionate about the student experience as she herself maintains a voracious hunger for expanding her understanding of the human journey from a heart-centered perspective.
Grace maintains a thriving massage practice in Asheville, North Carolina. Her unmistakable passion for teaching, massage, and yoga come to life through her deep-feeling and attentive approach to this unique healing art.
Melisa Austin, NTS, LMBT No. 4603
Upon meeting Melisa, one is instantly aware of her innate ability to create a deep, authentic calm within any environment and its inhabitants. She embodies both an intriguing childlike fascination and ancient mystical wisdom, inspiring individuals through her genuine, signature touch.
Melisa has over 16 years of diverse natural healthcare experience. She attended The New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1994 where she received an education in Polarity Therapy, Reflexology, Flower Essence Therapy, and Nature Cure Philosophy. As a bodyworker, she has a vast background in a variety of environments, including but not limited to: AIDS Alternative healthcare and oncology clinics offering natural detoxification therapeutics, healing centers, apothecaries, midwifery collectives, spas and her own private practice. Her continued studies include CranioSacral, Reiki, Core Synch training, meditation, community ceremonies and intuitive healing rituals
Melisa’s passion for working with the nervous system, energetic anatomy and energy medicine has been her inspiration and driving force. She feels her truest educations and wisdoms have been garnered through the privilege of working with human beings through the magic of touch therapies.
Megan Sadtler, NCBMT, LMBT
Professional Massage Therapist
Upon meeting Megan, you will be immediately warmed, if not inspired, by her natural effervescence. Megan is a recent graduate of CFMNH and a newly licensed LMBT! She has effortlessly made Asheville her home having relocated from Charlottesville, Virginia where she grew up and earned her BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is best represented through her own words - read on, you'll see why she's so easy to love! Enjoy!
'Like many, I fell in love with the area, lifestyle and people and had to stay. I've traveled and lived in a few different places between birth and
now, New Zealand being top on the list. My dog is awesome, his name is Timber, he has big ears. I enjoy being outdoors (all seasons), traveling,
laughing, trail running, talking to strangers, creativity, food (the delicious kind), learning and making other people feel good. People tell me
that redheads, such as myself are going to become extinct, I refuse to believe. But I do believe in taking care of ourselves and being as
comfortable in our skin as possible. Which is one reason why I love Massage Therapy; it makes you feel good. And when you feel good, you do good. And when you do good, you are good. And when you are good, you won't go extinct.'
Michelle Herbold, BA, NCBTMB, LMBT
Professional Massage Therapist
Michelle is a muse in the making. She sings, dances, paints, draws, knits, plays guitar, loves ferrets, and has fiery passion for riding Harley Davidson's. With a positive attitude and a love for laughter, Michelle is a wonderfully nurturing professional massage therapist.
Michelle received her BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County before graduating from our Massage Therapy Certification Program in 2009 and is already experiencing the rewarding benefits of practicing massage.
Tavis Cummings, NCBTMB, LMBT
Professional Massage Therapist
A graduate of CFMNH, Tavis is one of our talented professional massage therapists, as well as one of our wonderful Therapy Center administrators.
An avid self-propulsionist, Tavis brings a unique perspective from his experiences within various modes of movement as well as, a keenly developed skill-set. You will be inspired by his avid affection for massage therapy and passion to impart wisdom and knowledge to you during your massage therapy treatment.
Professional Massage Therapist
Caroline is a graduate of our Massage Therapy Certification Program and is one of the excellent professional massage therapist in our Therapy Center. Due to her obvious passion for massage therapy, Caroline has been an important part of our staff since the day she graduated. She has served in our Admissions Department, as a teaching assistant and currently as one of our fantastic Therapy Center administrators.
You are sure to enjoy and benefit from her skillful and caring hands during your massage therapy treatment with Caroline.
Larry Buckner, Maintenance Engineer, Groundskeeper and Invaluable Sweetheart
Larry is a North Carolina native, and has been with us for many years. He is one of the most beautiful people on earth. He is responsible for keeping our enormous campus in great condition and looking beautiful. You will see him out and about grooming our lawns, tending to our animals, and making the occasional repair when necessary. He is sweet to his core, and loves being such an integral part of the CFMNH family. He has been heard saying "Another day in paradise!" while at work, and he means it. You will love him just as much as we do.