| Staff Members |
Title |
| Lisa Barck Garofalo |
LMT #3326 |
| Lisa has been a bodyworker and massage therapist since 1991. She has a part-time practice in the Pearl District where she does relaxation and clinical massage, as well as Reiki sessions. Lisa is currently Interim Director of Education for OSM. She teaches Massage and Communication/Ethics at OSM, as well as the Swedish Board Review classes. |
| Anne Barber-Shams |
LMT #1964, CNMT |
| Anne has practiced for 24 years and has been an instructor of continuing education for Paul St. John Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Seminars in several states. She has taught bodywork classes for East-West College and AMTA in addition to teaching for OSM. |
| Sarah Batten |
MBA, LMT #16057 |
| Sarah is a 2009 graduate of the Oregon School of Massage and maintains a private practice in Multnomah Village, Portland, focusing on both relaxation and clinical massage. She earned a Master's in Business Administration from Portland State University in 1997 and has 15 years experience in sales and marketing in the Portland area. Currently, Sarah enjoys combining her love of craft of massage with the business of massage and is teaching the Introduction to Business class at OSM. |
| Jonathan Berg |
LMT #1363 |
| Jonathan Berg, LMT, is a certified Hakomi therapist with a private practice in Northeast Portland. His focus is Hakomi-based Somatic patterning and massage. He is the OSM Clinic Director. |
| Melanie Bissonnette |
LMT #11999 |
| Melanie brings a love of learning and her quest for balance of body, mind and spirit to her work and teaching. Her massage practice - Body Balance Massage - focuses on Shiatsu massage because she loves its simultaneous simplicity and complexity, and enjoys working with clients to balance their qi and nurture health. She is an avid desert rat and heads to the desert whenever possible, guitar in hand. |
| Gay Blackwell |
CMT-California |
| Gay’s journey into massage therapy began 17 years ago when she sustained career-ending injuries as a fire fighter/emergency medical technician. After the fire service, Gay trained and worked for 10 years with those challenged by mental health illnesses, and drug and alcohol addictions. During this time she began receiving bodywork to help her body heal. The physical, emotional and spiritual healing she experienced was dramatic and empowering. It changed her life. She decided to try her hand at massage and heal by touch. OSM’s belief that healing the body, mind and spirit is an integrated process - parallels Gay’s own beliefs and passion for helping others. Gay teaches anatomy and physiology and shares her enthusiasm and laughter with anyone who will listen. |
| Michelle Blake |
LMT #4657 |
| Michelle decided to become a massage therapist while working as a television news anchor and health reporter. She has a full-time massage practice in Salem, where she is politically active in peace and animal protection causes, and serves on the Humane Society Board of Directors. She formerly served as a writer and editor of an internet magazine about massage and bodywork. Michelle has practiced massage since 1993, specializing in deep tissue, PNF, prenatal massage, and injury management. Michelle teaches Massage-Lower Body and Massage-Assessment and Application. |
| Margo Bowman |
LTC, EA, LMT #3264 |
| Margo is an accountant with over 55 years of experience. She is a nationally known speaker and author on tax law. As a regular presenter of workshops on accounting for the small business owner, she specializes in the financial issues of the self-employed. |
| Joni Brewer |
LMT #6605, LPN |
| Joni has been in private practice for the past 5 years. Her specialty is Ortho-Bionomy®. She has taught wildlife rehabilitation, computer programs and Sunday school. She teaches Anatomy and Physiology at OSM’s Salem campus. |
| Kate Bromley |
MA, LMP #4831, RRP |
| Kate is a Registered Polarity Practitioner who has been teaching Polarity Therapy for over 8 years. She trained with Health Training Group in Canada and has been practicing massage and Polarity Therapy for over 15 years. In addition, she teaches massage therapy at a variety of schools in the Seattle area and is also a Reiki Master, Watsu practitioner and aroma therapist. |
| Richard Butler |
LMT #6351 |
| Richard has a background in video and television. He studied Reflexology in Brisbane, Australia and massage at OSM. He currently practices in SW Portland. Richard teaches Foot Reflexology and Hand and Ear Reflexology at OSM. |
| Carolyn Campbell |
MA, CPPC |
| Carolyn integrates business know-how, leadership and creative outreach to coach healing practitioners. She has worked with hundreds of individuals including psychologists, social workers, counselors, personal coaches, energy healers, chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists, acupuncturists and bodyworkers to create successful practice that reflects their approach to life. In addition to coaching, speaking and teaching, Carolyn has written articles on business development for numerous journals and e-zines throughout the country. |
| Jim Cleaver |
LAC |
| Jim is the developer and Director of the OSM Shiatsu program, and also teaches in the Classical Chinese Medicine program at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. He has practiced Shiatsu since 1973 and taught bodywork and Chinese medicine at schools in Colorado and California since 1978. Jim is a long time practitioner of Asian exercises such as Tai-Ji, Qi-Gong and Dao-Yin. He worked with Ron Kurtz developing Hakomi Therapy and with David Palmer creating On-Site Chair Massage. |
| Frank Coppieters |
PhD, LMT #2385 |
| Frank Coppieters, PhD, LMT, Reiki Master, taught at the graduate level for 13 years at the University of Antwerp in Belgium before he became a spiritual teacher, counselor and Reiki Master. He practices at The Living Light Center in SW Portland where he does Reiki, shamanistic work, counseling and offers free meditation with inspired guidance. Frank made two CD’s, authored the Handbook for the Evolving Heart and teaches Reiki and shamanic healing classes at OSM. He can be reached through his website
www.livinglightcenter.com. |
| Nancy Earl |
LMT #7749 |
| Nancy practices massage part-time in Lincoln City. She has extensive background in marketing, holistic wellness and effective communication techniques. Her passion is to inspire transformation, learning and deep interpersonal connection. Nancy was first licensed in the late 1970s, is an OSM grad and currently specializes in working with people living with cancer. |
| Jacquelyne Ellis |
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| Jacquelyne Ellis is a professional intuitive who serves as a teacher, spiritual coach and business consultant to clients worldwide. She has led hundreds of workshops on developing intuition and building a more conscious relationship with your spirit guides and helpers and has conducted thousands of private sessions with people from all walks of life. She teaches through out the U.S. and The Netherlands. |
| Paula Forehand |
Registered Instructor |
| Paula began her journey with Ortho-Bionomy in 1996 and integrates the principles of Ortho-Bionomy daily into her dance with life. Paula enjoys teaching the principles and concepts, providing a safe space for others to explore and find a new comfort and balance within themselves. Students learn to feel the work with hand-on experience in the class so that they may better assist their clients, family and animals for more comfortable living. |
| Pratiti Fullerton |
LMT #12813 |
| A strong interest in complementary healing led Pratiti to begin studying massage and bodywork therapy in 1984. After running a successful massage practice for ten years, she became intrigued with what she heard about Bowenwork®, a type of therapy new to the USA. She attended her first Bowenwork® course in 1996 and began introducing her clients to its many benefits. In 1998 she completed Bowenwork® training and became certified as a Professional Bowenwork Practitioner. In 2007 Pratiti became certified by The Bowenwork Academy of Australia, as a Registered Bowenwork Instructor - 1 of 12 in the USA. She teaches Bowenwork® modules 1-6 at her St. Helens office and other locations. |
| Paul Gerhards |
LMT #7444 |
| Paul has been in private practice in Portland since autumn of 2000. He specializes in deep massage, myofascial release and trigger-point therapy. He enjoys most working with clients who have an active interest in their own health and well being, believing that massage therapy works best when the client is involved and engaged in the process. He recently authored the book Mapping the Dharma - A Concise Guide to the Middle Way of the Buddha from Parami Press. Paul teaches Kinesiology and A&P at the Salem campus. |
| Amy Goetz |
LMP #15779 |
| Amy fell in love with feet in her first quarter of massage school. After graduating she went on to pursue a career in Reflexology, became nationally certified, and started spreading her love and knowledge to others by teaching foundational classes in a reflexology certification program in Seattle. Amy currently practices massage and reflexology at Phoenix Bodywork in Seattle. You can read more about Amy at www.barefootphoenix.com. |
| Aleta Goin |
BS, LMT #7755 |
| Aleta studied massage through Ashmead College in Vancouver,WA and received her diploma in March, 2001. She graduated with honors from both the Professional Licensing Program and the Aromatherapy and Spa Specialty Program, becoming licensed in the state of Oregon in April 2001. Aleta began her massage career at The Dosha Salon and Spa and Salon En Vogue in Portland, OR. After working in the spa industry for a while, she decided to open her own practice in Salem. She has worked in a wide variety of settings including day spas, athletic clubs, private practice, chiropractic clinics, and physical therapy offices. Aleta graduated cum laude from Western Oregon University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. Her education in human movement and her own experiences as a dancer and an athlete have helped her to understand how the body functions and heals, and have deepened her understanding of how to help those who are recovering from injuries or suffering from chronic pain." |
| Heather Harris |
LMT #10713 |
| Heather is a licensed massage therapist currently practicing in Milwaukie, OR. She has a strong background in therapeutic work and injury treatment, while incorporating spa and relaxation elements. She also has advanced training in Craniosacral technique. Heather has taught many classes in meditation and massage for community education, as well as, spa elements courses. |
| Richard Ireland |
MA, LMT #1244 |
| Richard Ireland has an MA in Education and an MA in Counseling. He graduated from the University of Oregon Honors College. In addition he is certified in Hakomi and Gestalt Therapy. He also served 2 years in the Peace Corps in Haiti. |
| David Lauterstein |
RMT, Cert. ZB |
| David is Co-director of Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, TX. Since 1982 He has taught Deep Massage: The Lauterstein Method and Zero Balancing in England and throughout the U.S. He is one of the most highly respected educators in the massage therapy realm and was inducted in 2011 into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame. He is the author of the book, Putting the Soul Back in the Body and The Deep Massage Book. His background prior to massage therapy was in philosophy and music composition. He is known internationally as one of the primary advocates for unified progress in massage and bodywork as both an art and a science. |
| Kitty Lawrence |
BA, LMT #2748 |
| Kitty has been doing massage for over 20 years, incorporating Swedish/Esalen, reflexology, acupressure, energy work, deep tissue massage and studies in Hakomi Bodywork. In her California mineral springs business, Kitty combined massage with hydrotherapy, exercise and an educational program. Kitty teaches Massage, Hydrotherapy and continuing education classes at OSM. |
| Greg Levinson |
Bar #010691 |
| Greg is a 2000 graduate of Lewis & Clark Law School, has handled all phases of incorporating businesses and prepared a wide variety of business contracts. He practices business law in Portland, focusing on small and emerging business legal issues. He is involved in a variety of community activities, and uses massage as part of his healthcare. To see more about Greg’s practice, go to his website at www.lev-law.com |
| Walter Libby |
LMT #5122 |
| Walter has been practicing massage for more than twenty-five years. In 1975, he graduated from the Midway School of Massage in Oregon and in 1985 from the Swedish Institute in New York City. He holds a license in Oregon. He has studied with Dr. Travell and has practiced Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy for the past fifteen years. |
| Gayle MacDonald |
MS, LMT #4274 |
| Gayle is a teacher with over thirty five years experience in both public and private schools. Her present focus is massage for cancer patients. She has taught Hospital Massage and provided Clinical Supervision for massage therapists since 1994 at Oregon Health and Science University. Gayle is the author of Medicine Hands: Massage Therapy for People with Cancer (2007, Findhorn Press) and Massage for the Hospital Patient and Medically Frail Client (2005, LWW). Gayle's courses are certified by NCBTMB. |
| Jeremy Manalis |
LMT #10179 |
| Jeremy has been a part of the healing arts community for over a decade. He is trained as a yoga instructor, a LMT, a certified Craniosacral practitioner, and in Hakomi. He also holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark College. Jeremy has a private practice in Portland providing Craniosacral Therapy for adults as well as counseling to individuals and couples. He specializes in working with people to resolve past trauma through helping them learn to trust their own experience. As an instructor, helping students delight in their learning is a passion of his. Fore more information, visit www.JeremyManalis.com. |
| David Martz |
LMT #4608 |
| David has been licensed since 1993. He practices massage and shares office space with four other therapists here in Kristin Square. David has received additional training in modalities such as British Sports Massage, Reflexology, Strain - Counterstrain and energetic healing. A large part of his practice includes weekly on-site massage service to high tech companies such as Intel Corp. and eFusion. |
| Meredith McClarnen |
ND |
| Meredith graduated from OSM in 2003. She practiced massage for 3 years while working towards completion of her Naturopathic degree at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2006. She still practices massage on a limited basis. Her private practice in Portland
offers a holistic approach to primary care medicine. She also has a
background as a Certified Herbalist. Dr. McClanen now teaches
pathology for OSM. |
| Valere McIntosh |
EMT |
| Valere has been an American Heart Association instructor for over 5 years. She is EMT-Basic certified and is currently teaching American Heart CPR/AED/First Aid classes in the local community. |
| Simon Menasche |
LMT #378 |
| Simon is a counselor, yoga teacher and bodywork therapist in private practice. Drawing on extensive explorations in psychology, philosophy and religion, he is known for creative synthesis of body-mind practices. Simon teaches Psychology of Touch at OSM. |
| Sheila Montgomery |
LMT #5356 |
| Sheila graduated from OSM in 1995 and has worked as an LMT in many venues including private practice, chiropractic clinics, and in a retreat setting at Breitenbush Hot Springs. She specializes in therapeutic bodywork, Thai/Swedish integration, Deep Tissue and Aquatic modalities. She has taught massage since 2001 at both Ashmead College and Oregon School of Massage. "Every session an honor, Every body a temple, Every connection a gift." |
| Leann Neu |
LMT #12476 OR, LMP #22108 WA |
| Leann specializes in Shiatsu massage since 2006. She has a full time practice with offices in Vancouver and Portland. She has completed the full Shiatsu Program at OSM and is passionate about this style of bodywork. |
| William Pleau |
OR DC #3990 |
| Dr. Pleau is a chiropractic physician practicing in the heart of Beaverton, with a focus on nutritional and natural medicine treatment of internal disorders. He graduated summa cum laude, as Valedictorian of his class from Western States Chiropractic College in 2009. He earned his Bachelor degrees in biology and chemistry from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2006. Dr. Pleau was a massage therapist before becoming a chiropractor. He practiced massage in the Denver area from 1997 to 2006. He also taught massage courses at the Colorado School of Healing Arts from 2000 to 2006. Dr. Pleau teaches Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Chiropractic Assistant, and Neuromuscular Therapy. |
| Marney Richards |
LMT #7902 |
| Marney has been a practicing massage therapist since 1988 and has been teaching massage since 1990. Her background includes teaching deep tissue techniques, myofascial release, postural assessment, kinesiology, trigger point, muscle energy technique and lymph drainage. Her private practice emphasizes restorative bodywork, specializing in treating individuals with pain and injuries. Her teaching experience includes teaching at Ashmead, Boulder School of Massage in Colorado and Core Institute of Massage Therapy in Florida. |
| Sharon Roemmel |
BSW, LMT #3696, RA |
| Sharon, an OSM trained LMT, has been combining her love of body, mind, spirit balance with her massage practice since 1991. She’s also a certified aromatherapist and yoga therapist. Starting in 2000 she began teaching at OSM. She currently teaches business and aromatherapy. Since 2006 she’s been coaching lmts and other business owners to find a wholistic approach to their business success, see Practically Enlightened Business. |
| Anne Barber-Shams |
CNMT, LMT #1964 |
| Anne has practiced for 24 years. She was a continuing education instructor for Paul St. John Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Seminars in several states. Anne has taught bodywork classes for East-West College and AMTA in addition those at OSM. |
| Ray Siderius |
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| Ray Siderius, OSM President, practiced massage in a counseling center prior to starting the School in 1984. He has taught a variety of massage modalities and Anatomy and Physiology. Ray serves on the Oregon Department of Education Career School Advisory Committee. |
| Marybetts Sinclair |
LMT #644 |
| Marybetts has been practicing massage in Corvallis since 1975. MaryBetts has been teaching massage to massage therapists, students and lay people ever since. She has a special interest in adding massage and hydrotherapy to everyone’s lives as they care for their friends and family. MaryBetts has authored three books on massage therapy: Massage for Healthier Children, Pediatric Massage Therapy and her latest Modern Hydrotherapy for the Massage Therapist. She has taught massage for children with disabilities in the United States, Mexico, and Ecuador. MaryBetts teaches hydrotherapy self-care classes at the OSM Salem campus. See the OSM blog to read about Marybetts' trip to Indonesia. |
| Anne Solseng |
LMT #11169 |
| Anne has been a licensed massage therapist since 2003. She currently has a private practice, down the hall from the OSM main office and also does end of life massage for Providence Hospice. Since becoming an LMT, she has worked in spas, with chiropractors and worked doing on-site chair massage for Comcast, Clear Channel and Coffee Bean International. Prior to becoming an LMT she was a manager and corporate trainer, for 14 years, in the specialty coffee industry. She attended the UW, in her home town of Seattle, and graduated with a BA in Dance in 1989. She has made Portland her home since 1990. |
| Leslie Stager |
RN, LMT #3472 |
| Leslie is a certified pregnancy massage therapist, watsu practitioner, and registered nurse. As a perinatal massage specialist, she has taught at OSM since 1993, initiating the Maternity Massage Certification program in 2007. She is the author of Nurturing Massage for Pregnancy: A Practical Guide to Bodywork for the Perinatal Cycle and is the instructor on the DVD: Mastering Pregnancy Massage. Her other films: Mothertouch: Nurturing Touch for Birth and Touch Techniques for Birth are based on her experience attending hundreds of hospital and home births. Her classes are informative, practical, fun, and empowering! |
| Jill Stanard |
ND |
| Dr. Jill Stanard is a naturopathic physician and graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Oregon School of Massage. Dr. Stanard practiced naturopathic medicine in Rhode Island before returning to Oregon in 2002 to teach. She has been on the faculty of NCNM, OSM, University of Bridgeport and taught for the Geriatric Education Center of the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Stanard is Clinic Director at NCNM. |
| Emily Start |
LMT #10426 |
| Emily was born to work with her hands. She has been an artist in many mediums, is a Reiki I and II practitioner and is now an LMT helping people feel better. |
| Margaret Townsend |
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| Margaret has been practicing as a certified TransformBreathing Facilitator since 1993. From 1995 to 2000, she was a senior trainer for the International Breath Institute. Her focus on body awareness grew through her work as a certified Shiatsu massage practitioner and as a teacher of dance and yoga for the last 20 years. These modalities, along with her studies in Qi Gong, Nonviolent Communication, and body-centered therapy, are all incorporated into her work. |
| Molly Verschingel |
BS, LMT #5164 |
| Molly is a 1994 graduate from OSM. Her background includes a degree in exercise science with a minor in athletic training. She has spent over 15 years as a trainer in many facilities in the Portland area, and as an exercise therapist for an outpatient diabetic education program. Molly strongly feels massage therapists are an integral part of helping bring optimal health and a focused calm to athletes of all levels. She is featured in the DVD Sports Massage from Real Bodywork (see info and clips here). Molly currently owns her own business, Time Out Massage, in which she works with athletes, and for Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Oregon. |
| Wendy Ward |
LMT #10147 |
| Wendy has been practicing bodywork off and on since 1980. Prior to being licensed in Oregon, she worked as an herbalist and organic farmer. She currently practices in SE Portland, emphasizing Shiatsu in her work. She’s especially enthusiastic about Shiatsu because it is as engaging and rewarding to give as it is to receive. Inspired by the traditional, cultural and medical theories at the root of this art form, she incorporates Tai-Ji and Dao-Yin in her self-care regimen. Both of these enhance her skills as a practitioner. Through teaching, Wendy enjoys sharing her excitement about Shiatsu. |
| David Weitzer |
LMT #4118 |
| David has been a student and practitioner of massage since 1976 with training in Jin Shin Do, Craniosacral Therapy, Sports Massage, and is a certified yoga instructor. David has focused on Traditional Thai Massage since 1990, and became a certified instructor in 1996. David teaches Thai Massage classes at OSM. |
| Alan Wells |
LMT #10956 |
| Alan has over 20 years of management and leadership experience, with over 12 years in training development. His mission is to be a catalyst of natural, holistic healing by balancing physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual energies in order to strengthen self-actualization and wellness, and by transforming life pressures into life lessons. Alan has been trained in Thai, Shiatsu, Polarity, Reiki and Chair Massage, and has been in private practice since February 2004. He teaches Communications. |
| Beth Welton-Miller |
MS, LMT #4065 |
| Beth shows individuals and couples how to develop and sustain more vibrancy, awareness and connection in their lives. She is a whole-person therapist and educator, working with energy, sound, intuition and body-mind integration. Hundreds of people have worked with her in workshops and private practice over the past 15 years. With a Masters Degree in Adult Learning and Certifications in Body-Centered and Conscious Relationship Transformation from the Hendricks Institute, her specialty includes using the cutting edge technology of experiential, whole-person learning and therapy with individuals, couples and in workshops. |
| Anne Williams |
LMP #11404 |
| Anne has been involved in alternative healing for over a decade with a special focus on the use of essential oils. She is an aroma therapist, LMT, licensed esthetician, certified reflexologist, clinical hypnotherapist, spa consultant, registered counselor, curriculum development specialist and educator. She co-founded Aromatic Body Stone Therapy (ABST) with Bill Langford of US Sports Massage Company. Most recently, Anne developed the Spa Track program for Somerset School of Massage Therapy in New Jersey and the Aromatherapy Certification Programs for Tsenden Associates. She is also involved in the development of original body treatments and menu services for day spas and massage clinics. Anne is NCBTMB certified. |
| Connie Williams |
LMT #11575 - Preview Leader, Salem Campus |
| Connie is a 2004 graduate of the Oregon School of Massage. In addition to her massage expertise, she is a Reiki Master with a background in exercise instruction. Connie loves the outdoors, and has worked as a River Guide when she was not traveling the world. All of these experiences have helped Connie develop the holistic approach she applies to her work. Connie’s practice is in Salem where she also facilitates career previews for OSM. |
| Jason Young |
DC, CSCS |
| Dr. Young is the Chiropractor & owner of Body of Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Corvallis, OR. He is a 2007 graduate of Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, OR with a Bachelor's of Science in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic degree. As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Young enjoys working with athletes and personal training. He is the instructor for Pathology I & Pathology II at the OSM Salem campus. |
| Elizabeth Zenger |
Ph.D., LAc. |
| Elizabeth is an acupuncturist and certified Zero BalancingR practitioner in private practice in Portland, OR since 2001. She is currently a Zero Balancing® teacher. Dr. Zenger formerly served as a faculty member and Dean at the Oregon School of Oriental Medicine. She received her Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health. |
| Melanie Zermer |
LMT #5183, Dipl. A.B.T. |
| Melanie is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in Asian Bodywork Therapy. She is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has been teaching at OSM, Salem campus since 1999. In addition to her practice and teaching, she is involved in building community in the mid-Valley. She is currently on the governing board of KMUZ 88.5 FM – a community radio station slated to be on the air by fall of 2011. |
| Staff Members |
Title |
| Jason Aguayo |
Administrative Supervisor, Salem Campus |
| Jason can usually be found scrambling around the Salem Campus of the Oregon School of Massage. Before joining the OSM administrative team, Jason earned a degree in History from UC San Diego, but spent most of his time attending barbecues and baseball games. Though not a bodyworker, Jason is an experienced consumer of massage. Besides a devotion to OSM administration, he is an amateur gardener, film buff and guitar player. |
| Rosa Leonardi |
Front Desk Coordinator, Salem Campus |
| Rosa has been an active part of the Salem community ever since she graduated from OSU, over 25 years ago. Her administrative background includes assisting residents in their dealings with the City of Salem as a Neighborhood Association Counselor, and for 16 years she was the Community Development Coordinator at Salem’s community television station where she wrote and produced television programs for local non-profit and governmental organizations to help raise community awareness. Rosa enjoys receiving massages but now that she is at OSM, she is contemplating the possibility of learning how to give them. When not at the front desk in Salem, Rosa can be found either volunteering with the Salem City Club, playing with her mini-Doxi, Max A Million, or experimenting with a new recipe. Read about Rosa entering massage training on the OSM blog. |
| Valerie Mays |
Admissions Coordinator, Portland Campus |
| Valerie currently lives in Vancouver, WA with her loving family. She is originally from San Diego, CA where she worked privately as a massage therapist in a variety of settings. She graduated from IPSB-the International Professional School of Bodywork in 1994 with an Associate of Science degree in Holistic Health. She also completed the IPSB Teacher Training program which provided an opportunity to teach with some of the Faculty who inspired her. Her love of massage led to a position as Director of Admissions at IPSB where she worked for nine years. She was happy to find a school here in the Northwest with a similar body, mind, spirit philosophy so she could continue to encourage students to follow their dreams. |
| Anne Phillips |
Bookkeeper, Portland Campus |
| Anne has been our OSM bookkeeper for the past three years. Anne earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Fresno State University and subsequently moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1984. Anne has lived in Tigard for the past 17 years. Her hobbies include Tai Chi, sewing and gardening. |
| Amy Stark |
Student Services Coordinator |
| Amy graduated from Florida's Humanities Center Institute of Allied Health in 2003 with 625 hours of Integrated Wellness Massage training. She began her career as a licensed massage therapist in Minnesota, enjoying work in spa, clinic and private practice settings. In 2005, she and her family moved to Arizona, where she was licensed and originally began working in massage education as an Admissions Coordinator. Amy now calls Portland home, where her current position affords her the enjoyment of working directly with students to help develop their path to becoming an LMT. See Amy's poem about Massage Basics on the OSM Blog. |
| Elizabeth Taylor |
Registrar |
| Elizabeth, or “ET” as we affectionately call her, holds a Masters of Science degree in Physical Education from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX. She has taught physical education in grades K-12, and has been involved in adult educational training for the past 10 years. Elizabeth joined the OSM team in 2002 as our Registrar. |
| Alan Wells |
LMT #10596 - Director of Organizational Development |
| Alan has 23 years of management and leadership experience, with over 12 years in training development in a corporate setting. Alan is a licensed massage therapist with a private practice in Beaverton. He has expertise in Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu, Polarity and Chair Massage. Alan’s life mission is to be a catalyst of natural, holistic healing by balancing physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual energies in order to strengthen self-actualization and wellness, transforming life’s pressures into life lessons. Alan has taught Communications/Ethics and Business classes at OSM, for the past 2 years, and was recently named Director of Organizational Development. |
| Jack Wells |
LMT #11767 - Clinic/Bookstore Coordinator, Salem Campus |
| Jack is a graduate of Salem OSM, Dec. '04 and has been an LMT since May of '05. He has his own business, "Wellshire Massage", in Keizer. In addition to clinic duties he will carry on various task that his predecessor did so faithfully. Jack had worked 30 years in church ministry and now enjoys working with soul and body. |
