Magali Boehlen*, L.M.T.
Magali has been teaching classes in Kinesiology and Palpation, TouchAbilities®, Intuition Development and Massage at Educating Hands since 1999 and also serves as a student clinic supervisor. Her deep intrigue with the workings of the human psyche, emotional states and more subtle energetic qualities led her to pursue additional training at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing (advanced program) and the Pathwork School in Virginia. Magali is a certified Brennan Healing Science Practitioner™, certified Ashtanga Yoga instructor and founder of Incarnation Healing® and Anatomy of Healing®. Learn more at www.LightAmbassadors.com.

Michael Brechtel, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B., M.Ed., J.D.
Michael Brechtel is a lifelong student, educator and a member of Mensa. He holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Vocational Education (M.Ed.) and a Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law. Michael has a background in teaching, computers, consulting, marketing and, since 1999, has practiced an eclectic massage style focused on treating the entire person. Michael incorporates several modalities into each session and describes massage as a symphony- the tactile performing art. Michael previously taught Massage in Delaware. When not here on campus, Michael is busy in private practice in South Beach, writing, out enjoying the Art Deco District, or traveling to present Continuing Education Classes throughout the country. Contact Michael or view his website www.HeavenlyMichael.com.

Jairo Cardona, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B.
Jairo is deeply passionate about two healing traditions…that of Traditional Thai Massage and of Hawaiian Lomilomi. Since graduating from Educating Hands, he has continuously studied, practiced, researched and trained others on these two modalities, so very different to the observer and so very similar in their benefits to the recipient. It is the deep spiritual connection nurtured in these modalities that outweighs any differences. As co-founder/director of Sacred Bodywork, it is his mission to preserve these healing traditions and spread the spirit of metta/aloha in the modern world. Based on his extensive studies and research, Jairo has written the workbooks Sacred Bodywork uses in all of their classes. They travel worldwide to teach in schools, spas and retreat centers. For more information, go to www.SacredBodyWork.us.

Nicholas “Nick” Chitty, L.M.T., B.A., M.A., MSc.
Nick was born and raised in England and trained as a scientist. He was a Biologist and Oceanographer. He graduated from Educating Hands in 1986. He specializes in evaluation and treatment for pain relief and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, using techniques refined and added to over the years. He teaches students at the school an introduction to NeuroMuscular Therapy seminars, given at the school and around the country. Emphasis is on developing precision in finding and examining all of the 64 muscle groups in the body that are accessible to therapists. The intent is to teach the fundamental skill of how to match and enhance the anatomical knowledge in your brain using your hands as your sensor and therapeutic tool. He periodically teaches small groups of therapists hands-on workshops on clinical postural analysis and how to assess and treat common disorders using a variety of manual therapies. Contact Nick

Brian Coniglio*, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B.
Brian has taught courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Palpation, and Massage at Educating Hands since 1989. He holds a B.A. in education from Lehman College, N.Y.C. Brian manages our Student Services Department and practices mainly Deep Tissue Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy.

Miriam Cruz*, L.M.T.
Miriam chose her career path as a bodyworker because of her love for the creative process of life. She worked for two years as an assistant for a prominent Miami artist before graduating from Educating Hands in 1993. Miriam continued her studies at the Acupuncture Massage College where she graduated in 1996 with a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has held successful private practices in Miami and Los Angeles and has worked in high end spas in both cities. In her work she seeks to explore the serendipitous connections in modalities such as Swedish, Shiatsu, Thai, Tuina, Chi Nei Tsang and Craniosacral Therapy.

Sarianna Elo* Ph.D., P.T., L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B.
Sarianna, a native of Helsinki, Finland, graduated from Helsinki IV College for Health Care Professionals with a degree in Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy. She holds a B.S. in Professional Sciences with a major in Education from St. Joseph's College of Maine, and a M.S. and Ph.D. with a major in Psychology from California Coast University. Sarianna comes to Educating Hands with over 25 years experience in the field. Her integrated approach draws from her experiences in a diverse array of work and educational settings. Currently, Sarianna teaches various science and massage classes.

Sandy Friedland*, L.M.T.
Sandy's approach; Multi Dimensional Movement Arts® (MDMA) is spiritual, Holistic & eclectic with a special focus on energetic flow, vibratory frequency & dynamic balancing. She 'plays' holographically at a table... on the floor... in the water using sound, light, oil, color, crystals, essences, magnets, intention, movement, verbalization, visualization. Her work/teaching explores the mystery of the 'body' & reflects a background in anthropology, philosophy, psychology with the wisdom of Craniosacral Therapy, Connective Tissue Unwinding, Polarity, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Milton's Psychophysical Integration & Oriental Medicine. She is co-author of TouchAbilities®, our core massage text. For more on Sandy check out www.SandyFriedland.com.

Paula Garcia Di Niro*, L.M.T.
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Paula earned a Master's Degree in Public Relations from Universidad Argentina de la Empresa. She taught English for over 12 years. Since graduating from Educating Hands in 2005, Paula has worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist maintaining a private practice mainly focused on Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy and Reiki healing. She teaches Kinesiology and Palpation, Commonly Encountered Conditions, Anatomy and Physiology and some massage classes.

David R. Gonzalez, M.S., C.S.C.S., L.M.T.
David R. Gonzalez has an extensive background in massage therapy and exercise sciences. He has been teaching massage, anatomy & physiology and fitness for the last 8 years in conjunction with running his private practice as a massage therapist and trainer for 15 years. He specializes in sports and the clinical aspect of massage. He holds a Master’s degree in Exercise & Sports sciences with specialization in performance enhancement & injury prevention.

B.B. Gould*, L.M.T.
B.B. has pursued a lifetime dream of becoming a nationally certified, state licensed massage therapist. As a resident of Miami since 1955, B.B. brings a tropical flair to her bodywork. From her experience and education for 30 years as a teacher of biology and school librarian, there is an added dimension to her massage skills which is both beneficial and enriching. Her advanced training includes Reiki Energy Work, Geriatric Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy from the Upledger Institute, AquaBliss Water Flotation Massage, and Chair Massage. B.B. is teaching and training other massage therapists in the exciting newest modality – Tian Di Bamboo Massage. Known as the “punster” her hobbies include singing, gardening, swimming, golfing and public speaking.

Curtis Lisa*, L.M.T.
Curtis has been a part of the Educating Hands faculty since graduating in 2003. His bodywork style is unique and effective combining Neuromuscular Therapy, Shiatsu and Thai Massage. Curtis is our student clinic manager and currently teaches classes in student clinic protocols and full body integration.

Celia Regina Maluf, LMT, Certified Trager Practitioner, Certified Peak Pilates Instructor
Celia is a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil and has been living in the US since 1982. She graduated in 1978 from Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo where she earned a degree in Pedagogy with a major in Special Education of the Hearing Impaired. She became a bodyworker to deepen her personal experience of healing completely from a near fatal automobile accident in 1984. Celia brings her dance background and movement therapy expertise to her teaching. She was a core faculty member at Educating Hands teaching Massage and Full Body Integration. She currently teaches the Trager Approach of Movement Education.

Sara Nice*, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B.
Sara Nice, Asian BodyWork Specialist, has trained extensively in Shiatsu, Tuina , and Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage. She created and teaches classes in Asian Studies at Educating Hands. A BodyWorker for 13 years, she also weaves the magic and philosophy of Multi-Dimensional Movement Arts®, Reiki, Stone Therapy, Pre & Post-Natal Massage and St John’s NMT into her sessions. Sara went directly to the source to expose herself to the authentic practice of various modalities by studying in China, Thailand, New York, Oregon and Miami with some of the leading players in the field.

Aimee Rado Bertsch*, L.M.T.
Aimee is from Indonesian ancestry, raised in The Netherlands. Educating Hands was and is the obvious choice to study and to teach the continuum of her own process as a LMT. She has taught in private and public schools since 1987, ranging from Pre-k to 8th grade. "A grounded, inquisitive and playful blend", best describes her teaching style integrating a safe pathway to discovery through personal development and supporting the innate skills of artistic curiosity in bodywork. She has pursued studies in Medical Qi Gong, Doaism, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Bodytalk, Barbara Brennan School of Healing, Shamanic Reiki & Shamanic studies and Intuition development. Creator of: Infinite Pathways; a course designed to take bodywork into the energy medicine paradigm for professionals. In addition to teaching classes in TouchAbilities®, Inspiring Intuition, Full Body Integration and more she teaches group instruction in Yoga Movement and Qi -Gong at a longevity center and has a healing clientele base in Miami.

Richard Schekter*, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B.
Richard comes to Educating Hands with a background as a scientist - a Marine Biologist and Biological Oceanographer at the University of Miami. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Richard maintains a private practice, works in a prestigious hotel spa and is one of the core therapists at Educating Hands Professional Massage Therapy Clinic. Richard teaches several classes at Educating Hands, mainly in Anatomy and Physiology, Commonly Encountered Conditions and Massage.

Alex Somoano*, L.M.T..
Alex holds a B.S. in Liberal Studies with concentrations in Biology, Health and Physical Sciences from the University of Central Florida. Since graduating from Educating Hands in 1999, he has maintained a private therapeutic massage practice. In 2006 he began working with the Miami City Ballet. His bodywork approach is inquisitive in nature, firmly rooted in presence, sensitivity and intuitive flow. Alex teaches classes in Kinesiology and Palpation, Kinetics, Body Mechanics, Full Body Massage and a CE seminar called Muscle Anatomy and Palpation. For more information or to contact Alex, go to www.WayoftheRisingSun.com.

Denis Stovall, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B.
Dennis first fell in love with bodywork when he was introduced to Thai massage. Fascinated by the blend of physical, spiritual and energetic, he graduated from Educating Hands and has continued to study, explore, practice and teach Thai ever since. He is co-founder/director of Sacred Bodywork, along with Jairo Cardona. Along with Thai, their other core modality is Hawaiian Lomilomi. Their mission with Sacred Bodywork is to share these ancient healing traditions in a way that is true to their origins while making them relevant and accessible to modern practitioners. In service to this mission, they travel worldwide to teach in schools, spas and retreat centers. For more information, go to www.SacredBodyWork.us.

Moshe Sussman*, L.M.T.
Moshe is an attorney who also practices and teaches massage. He graduated from Educating Hands and became an LMT in 2002. Since then he has studied Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Somato-Emotional Release and Reiki levels 1-3. Moshe currently teaches Cranio-Sacral fundamentals as well as Introduction to Energy Therapies.

Ed Wilson*, Ph.D., L.M.T.
Ed comes with 20 years teaching experience in the university system at Syracuse University, Virginia Tech and Florida State University, where he specialized in teaching courses in the field of marriage, family relations and family therapies. Since joining the bodywork community, he has accumulated 26 years worth of experience in Swedish Massage, Reflexology and Neuromuscular Therapy. Ed has developed a certification program in Reflexology, which he teaches in our continuing education offerings. He also teaches massage, Florida Law and History. Contact Ed

Tracy Wright*, L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B.
Tracy has been affiliated with Educating Hands since 1996, first as a student and now as a teacher of Hydrotherapy. She does bodywork in local spas as well as privately and although people are her main clientele, her specialty and true love is animal massage. She uses her 20+ years of animal husbandry and education to promote this unique genre of massage. Contact Tracy

Daniela Urrutia*, L.M.T.
Daniela has been a licensed massage therapist since 1998. She is a graduate of Educating Hands School of Massage and currently teaches Inspiring Intuition and massage classes at the school. The blossoming core of her teachings is experiential, sacred, and supportive of the ongoing evolution of humankind and the EARTH. Her service and passion lies in sharing ceremony with her community. Daniela created the bodywork modality Ancient Wisdom Massage. She knows that every stepping stone has led her to open and channel from ancient beings that to this day are still helping the evolution of this earth. She offers trainings in Munay-Ki rites of passage and a massage therapy training in South America called La Fuente along with her husband Alex. She is receiving intensive training with the Four Winds Society at the Healing the Light Body School of Energy Medicine in Ancient Shamanic Traditions. For more information or to contact Daniela, go to www.WayoftheRisingSun.com.