Visiting instructors

Whitney Lowe One of the most frequent comments about Whitney Lowe by his students – online and workshop – is how accessible he is. How patient he is with their questions, and how he expresses a real concern with their understanding. They like that he makes learning fun and brings a lightness to what can be dry and complex concepts.

Whitney

Whitney Lowe One of the most frequent comments about Whitney Lowe by his students – online and workshop – is how accessible he is. How patient he is with their questions, and how he expresses a real concern with their understanding. They like that he makes learning fun and brings a lightness to what can be dry and complex concepts.

Whitney has always tried to make his courses fun and easy to understand, and students often note this in their evaluations. His courses are thorough, but taught in a way anyone can understand whether they have been in the profession a day or 30 years. Students and colleagues will say that Whitney is friendly, witty, and yeah, sometimes a bit goofy.

At the offices here, we tease Whitney for being a bit nerdy. He spends a lot of time exploring what’s new in theory, research, and practice. Over his 3 decades of clinical work, writing, and teaching, he has never stopped exploring new ideas and solutions for treating patient’s pain. But also, he has pushed the profession generally on improving teaching methods. He has spent much of his career learning to be a good teacher, and that skill shows up in all of his courses.   

“My overarching goal as a massage therapist has always been to help relieve people’s physical pain. I dove into advanced massage treatment and research early on, pushing boundaries in traditional care and therapy. At one point found that I really loved to teach. An early mentor, Benny Vaughn, inspired me to integrate assessment protocols and to pursue expanding the use of this critical treatment element in the profession. My goals today continue to be to help other professionals expand their practices and options for treating their clients’ pain. But even more than that, I want to help massage therapists tap into the excitement and passion that brought them into this profession."

-Whitney Lowe

The dry facts about Whitney:  Lowe’s been in the profession for over 30 years. He is the author of the profession’s first accessible assessment text, Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy. He is a contributing author to several other texts, as well as countless published articles. He developed the ground-breaking Orthopedic Massage online certificate program, applying true online educational methods and technology for the first time in the profession. He is a member of the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, and is a regularly featured author in publications such as Massage & Bodywork, Massage Today, and Massage Magazine. 

Massage Therapy Foundation Humanitarian Award, 2015

Alliance for Massage Therapy Education- CE Educator of the Year 2014

One Concept Group- National Educator of the Year, 2013

Certificate of Appreciation for dedication to the profession, AMTA National 2011

Licensed Massage Therapist of the Year, Oregon Chapter of AMTA, 2001

Certificate for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Sports Massage, AMTA, 1996

James Waslaski integrates 30 plus years of expertise in Manual Therapy, and Elite Sports Therapy, to enhance the education and patient outcomes for all Manual Therapists. He has pioneered pain-free orthopedic massage, pain management, sports injury, and sports enhancement treatments. 

He is a published author and international lecturer, wh

James Waslaski integrates 30 plus years of expertise in Manual Therapy, and Elite Sports Therapy, to enhance the education and patient outcomes for all Manual Therapists. He has pioneered pain-free orthopedic massage, pain management, sports injury, and sports enhancement treatments. 

He is a published author and international lecturer, who teaches manual therapy at approximately 45 seminars throughout the world on an annual basis. He is also a certified personal trainer with NASM. James has presented at state, national and international massage conventions, as well as chiropractic conventions, osteopathic conventions, the College of Sports Medicine, the University of South Wales, the Olympic training center in Australia, and the osteopathic and manipulative massage therapy convention in London. His audience consists of Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Nurses, and Physicians.

James is an NCBTMB board approved educational provider. His textbook Clinical Massage Therapy: A Structural Approach to Pain Management, was published by Pearson Publishing in 2011. He presents at state, national and international chiropractic, osteopathic, athletic training, and massage conventions. James was inducted in 2008 into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. He was also nominated and awarded by his peers and colleagues, the designation of teacher of the year in 2012 at The Canadian Massage Conference and in 2015 at the World Massage Festival. 

James worked for 20 years as a paramedic and in a trauma center, while teaching emergency medical courses. He studied pre-med in college prior to his massage training in Florida. James served as Professional Relations Chair for Florida and received the 1998 FSMTA outstanding state service award. He also served as AMTA Sports Massage Education Council Chair from 1993-1997 receiving the AMTA National Officer Award. James was the 1999 recipient of the FSMTA International Achievement Award.

He has worked with collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes, including the 1996 Olympic Games and the New York Yankees. He has published articles, books, manuals, and a series of DVDs on sports injuries, chronic pain, and complicated orthopedic conditions. 

Thadd Dudrey has been a structural body worker and massage therapist

for over 15 years. He is an Advanced Board Certified Structural Integrator

with both the Guild For Structural Integration and Anatomy Trains Structural

Integration. He is also trained in visceral/organ manipulation, neurological

manipulation, functional neurology for bodywor

Thadd Dudrey has been a structural body worker and massage therapist

for over 15 years. He is an Advanced Board Certified Structural Integrator

with both the Guild For Structural Integration and Anatomy Trains Structural

Integration. He is also trained in visceral/organ manipulation, neurological

manipulation, functional neurology for bodywork, Spinal Reflex Analysis,

Joint Mobilization, CranioSacral Therapy and advanced massage therapy.

Thadd is a Z-Health Practitioner, an instructor of Anatomy Trains, a teacher

of the Franklin Method, a head instructor for Orthopedic Yoga teaching

advanced manual muscle testing and Neuromuscular Re-Facilitation, and

is a senior faculty member at the Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado

where he teaches advanced studies. He also runs a busy practice in

Denver and is the former head massage therapist for the Colorado Ballet.

Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, BCTMB has been a board-certified licensed massage therapist and continuing education (CE) provider.    

Bringing over 22 years of experience in the massage and bodywork industry, he owns Advanced Massage Arts & Education in Tempe, Arizona.  He has taught health and massage themed classes in 11 states and across Arizona

Jimmy Gialelis, LMT, BCTMB has been a board-certified licensed massage therapist and continuing education (CE) provider.    

Bringing over 22 years of experience in the massage and bodywork industry, he owns Advanced Massage Arts & Education in Tempe, Arizona.  He has taught health and massage themed classes in 11 states and across Arizona.  

He regularly contributes to the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) as an exam writer.  Jimmy also volunteers for the Alliance for Massage Therapy Educators.

His passions are to serve humanity with the healing power of touch and educate fellow massage therapists to elevate the credibility of the profession.   Jimmy has authored over 40 articles for both Massage Magazine and Natural Wellness online.  

He and his family, wife Bethany and two children, live in Tempe, AZ and enjoy family trips and playing with their French Bulldog Mugsy.

Jim has been a massage therapist for more than 26 years and has been teaching massage techniques for 20 years. Jim noticed that some of his students were ending their massage careers, not because they wanted to, but because they felt their bodies could no longer preform a quality massage. Jim realized that many of these therapists were le

Jim has been a massage therapist for more than 26 years and has been teaching massage techniques for 20 years. Jim noticed that some of his students were ending their massage careers, not because they wanted to, but because they felt their bodies could no longer preform a quality massage. Jim realized that many of these therapists were leaving the profession because they had not utilized body saving techniques. He saw many therapists using only their hands and fingers and not using their forearms. With this in mind, Jim developed Forearm Fusion. This method uses the hand, forearm, and elbow to provide a therapeutic massage. Proper body mechanics are stressed in this class.

Charlotte is Mastering Touch’s Co-Founder and Principal Massage Therapy Instructor.
During her spare time, Charlotte enjoys traveling, cycling, and creating art. She's passionate about connecting to people and experimenting with how to achieve optimal levels of well-being. She's dedicated herself to being in service to others. Her intenti

Charlotte is Mastering Touch’s Co-Founder and Principal Massage Therapy Instructor.
During her spare time, Charlotte enjoys traveling, cycling, and creating art. She's passionate about connecting to people and experimenting with how to achieve optimal levels of well-being. She's dedicated herself to being in service to others. Her intention is that they too will be able to find their own connections and gifts in their lives.
She first began her professional career as an Art teacher where she developed new ways for children to express their creativity. She was then drawn to Massage Therapy because she wanted to help people feel better.
Charlotte is a Board Certified Massage Therapist (#146932-00). She's also a Licensed Massage Therapist in Colorado (#MT.0001850). She started her practice in 1998 in Florida, and eventually landed herself in Colorado. Combining her teachings with her wellness experience, she's been building classes and has been a teacher in Massage Therapy, Yoga and Meditation since 2007.

Charlotte has an integrated and holistic approach. Her toolbox has a variety of modalities that she draws upon and she uses to treat her clients, as well as build her classes. She was trained by Erik Dalton (Myoskeletal Mobilization), Til Luchau (Myofascial Release), John Barnes (Myofascial Release), Stuart Taws (British Sport Therapy), Aaron Mattes (Active / Passive Stretching), Gary Young (Therapeutic Essential Oils), Ernesto Ortiz (Reiki), Jeff Primack (Qi-Gong), Deepak Chopra (Yoga / Meditation), and Colin Campbell (Plant-Based Nutrition). She's certified in Plant-Based Nutrition (eCornell University) and is an accredited Yoga / Meditation Instructor (Chopra Center).
In Durango, CO, Charlotte created Durango Mobile Massage & Wellness Programs, a company that offers an integrated approach to Health & Wellness. She also organizes international Yoga retreats to provide participants with transformational experiences and help them discover their optimal level of well-being.

A native of Cincinnati, Julie received a B.A. in Anthropology from U.C., where her senior research was a cross-cultural comparison of how women view and manage pain during pregnancy and childbirth. While attending U.C., Julie received massage therapy for injuries sustained in a car accident, and was amazed at the results. This experience 

A native of Cincinnati, Julie received a B.A. in Anthropology from U.C., where her senior research was a cross-cultural comparison of how women view and manage pain during pregnancy and childbirth. While attending U.C., Julie received massage therapy for injuries sustained in a car accident, and was amazed at the results. This experience led her to attend the Ohio College of Massotherapy, where she was first introduced to Douglas Nelson and PNMT seminars. Licensed by the State Medical Board since 2002, Julie enjoys private practice in Cincinnati, OH

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Julie's areas of interest include lower extremity and pelvic dysfunction, and she is currently conducting research on the role of myofascial trigger points in pelvic pain. Her teaching style has been described as energetic and interactive. She finds PNMT both intellectually stimulating and emotionally rewarding, and enjoys sharing the experience with others.

julienicholslmt@gmail.com

James Ivaska has been practicing therapeutic massage for 16 years. Originally from Evanston, IL he received his training with the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2003. He has also received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois which has given him a love for all things anatomy. James has be

James Ivaska has been practicing therapeutic massage for 16 years. Originally from Evanston, IL he received his training with the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2003. He has also received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois which has given him a love for all things anatomy. James has been a T.A. for multiple kinesiology courses at the University level and has been teaching with PNMT since 2011. Since his training he has treated thousands of people for chronic pain or injuries. James now practices in Arlington, Virginia at the Teal Center and helps to manage their fellowship program to train new therapists. James is always looking to learn about the human body and loves to teach about it.

james@pnmt.org

Instructor & Business Strategist

As a respected health and wellness practitioner, an acclaimed entrepreneur, and educator, Davonna Willis is a passionate advocate for her clients and students. She has a masters in health education and bachelor’s in athletic training. Davonna has over 20 years of experience in th

Instructor & Business Strategist

As a respected health and wellness practitioner, an acclaimed entrepreneur, and educator, Davonna Willis is a passionate advocate for her clients and students. She has a masters in health education and bachelor’s in athletic training. Davonna has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness field. Starting in the Bronx and moving her way west, Davonna is a well rounded business professional especially accomplished in the area of holistic physical rehabilitation therapy. 
As CEO of two businesses, Blue Skyes Massage & Wellness Center and 4 Nineteen Education & Training, Davonna is committed to establishing and sustaining high quality standards of care in the industry. As the leader of an award winning practice, Davonna is widely known as someone who cares deeply about client relationships and practitioner integrity.4 Nineteen Education & Training is a nationally accredited CEU school for massage Therapist and Athletic trainers through the NCBTMB & BOC. Davonna facilitates a variety of massage curricula and also offers consulting on marketing and strategy to new business enterprises.
Davonna is committed to the health and recovery of her clients and to the development of her colleagues and students. She is an advocate in elevating the way massage is perceived in society so that people fully recognize the power of healing in an expert’s human touch. She recently received a Certificate of Excellence from MT Banquets in .
 

Founder Of Trinity Therapeutics Ceu, Llc. Author And Instructor Of The Course. Massage Therapist Licensed In 2005 By Ncbtmb And Florida Board. Currently HoldsPA License #msg012137

Ncbtmb Approved Provider #1000579.

Certified In:

• Advanced Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Medical Massage
• ETPS Pain Management …

Years Of Hands-on Experience 

Founder Of Trinity Therapeutics Ceu, Llc. Author And Instructor Of The Course. Massage Therapist Licensed In 2005 By Ncbtmb And Florida Board. Currently HoldsPA License #msg012137

Ncbtmb Approved Provider #1000579.

Certified In:

• Advanced Cranio Sacral Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Medical Massage
• ETPS Pain Management …

Years Of Hands-on Experience Provides A Deep Understanding And Insight Into The Intricacies Of Muscular Anatomy, Resulting In The Development Of The Unique “Power Point Deep Tissue” technique.

Pennsylvania LMT #MSG011106 Since 2016

I’m Excited To Work With Tatyana Because Her Ability To Promote Wellness Will Enhance Mine And Allow Me To Help People, I Wouldn’t Have Had The Opportunity To.

Tatyana Is An Incredibly Skilled Massage Therapist And I’m Eager Have Her Help Me On My Journey As I Help Her With Hers

Pennsylvania LMT #MSG011858

I Have Benefited Greatly From Tatyana’s Course Personally As Well As Professionally. I Am Happy To Be Part Of Her Team To Help Others, As I Was Helped

 My name is Jesse Prescott and I am a true, born and raised Flagstaff local. I grew up riding bmx and dirt bikes but didn’t really identify as an athlete until I began my journey into Mixed Martial Arts in 2006. In 2010 I competed in my first and only cage fight. After a devastating loss, I decided to compete in Jiu Jitsu tournaments. As 

 My name is Jesse Prescott and I am a true, born and raised Flagstaff local. I grew up riding bmx and dirt bikes but didn’t really identify as an athlete until I began my journey into Mixed Martial Arts in 2006. In 2010 I competed in my first and only cage fight. After a devastating loss, I decided to compete in Jiu Jitsu tournaments. As I was preparing for said tournaments I discovered CrossFit and used that training modality to supplement my Jiu Jitsu. 3 tournaments later, my obsessive personality latched on to CrossFit as my sport of choice, competing in CrossFit competitions as often as I could. In 2013 I suffered through a pretty devastating back injury that ultimately lead to the end of fascination with competition and sparked my interest in helping people overcome injuries. Massage Therapy was the quickest path to a career and so I jumped. My obsessive personality quickly took over and I became obsessed with learning anything and everything I needed to help people live a life without pain.