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- Ron Clark, MA, LMT, MTI
- Lee Adkins, LMT, MTI
- Irma Alvarez, LMT, MTI
- Kelly Bahe, LMT, MTI
- Michelle Banks, LMT, MTI
- Barbara Berger, LMT, MTI
- Shane Bledsoe, LMT, MTI
- Carol Brooks, DSc
- Vickie "Susie" Bryan, LMT, MTI
- Ed Buresh, LMT, MTI
- Carlos R. Campos , LMT, MTI
- Dianna Castleman-Vaughan, LMT, MTI
- Susie Davis, LMT, MTI
- Sharon De Beaumont, LMT, MTI
- James De Leon, LMT, MTI
- Larry Deffebrio, LMT, MTI
- Oscar Flores, LMT, MTI
- Gary Griffin, LMT, MTI
- Paul Hamels, LMT, MTI, CNMT
- Kim Hearron, LMT, MTI
- Betty Pattern-Holt, LMT, MTI
- Karin Landrum, LMT, MTI
- Patricia Lopez, LMT, MTI
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- Susan Muschett, BS, DC
- Kae Noppen, LMT, MTI
- Timothy Oliver, LMT, MTI
- Barbara Ollis, LMT, MTI, CNMT
- Amber Parker, LMT, MTI
- Sandra Phillips, LMT, MTI
- Tammy Pratt, LMT, MTI
- Tammy Quinn, LMT, MTI
- Roland E. Robinson, BS, DC
- Susan Rogers, LMT, MTI
- Joey Saldivar, LMT, MTI
- Laurence Sistrunk, PhD, LMT, MTI
- April Stigers, LMT, MTI
- Linda Summer, LMT, MTI
- Johnnie Thomas, LMT, MTI
- Norman Thormahlen, LMT, MTI
- Ronnie Vaughn, LMT, MTI
- Renie Vieira, LMT, MTI
- Ray Wanjura, LMT, MTI
- Aaron Williams, BS, DC
- Denise “Luna” Wood, AA, LMT, MTI
- Carmel Woods, LMT, MTI
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| Ron Clark, MA, LMT,
MTI |
President of ASM |
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I founded ASM to help
students change their lives as learning massage has changed mine,
and to pass on the secrets for doing massage the right way.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Ray Wanjura, LMT,
MTI |
Senior Program
Leader |
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Ray has been a lifelong student of massage therapy and bodywork. He is a graduate of ASM and earned his RMT in 1998. He has 15 years of business experience and enjoys teaching business as well as technique and internship.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Vickie "Susie" Bryan, LMT, MTI |
Program
Leader |
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Susie is a graduate of Austin Schools of Massage with over 10 years of experience owning and operating her own massage practice, specializing in myofascial and neuromuscular therapies. She offers her students the benefit of her business experience and demonstrates how to enjoy their new profession and be successful.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| James De Leon, LMT, MTI |
Program Leader |
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James has been a massage therapist since 1999. He quickly developed a successful private practice while also working for several spas. He loves to work with students and watch them learn and develop as professionals, which he says is “the real reward.”
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Oscar Flores,
LMT, MTI |
Program Leader |
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Oscar has been a successful massage therapist since 1991. He specializes in medical, myofascial, and sports massage. He enjoys massage because it allows him to help people when they’re in pain, and he enjoys teaching because he is able to help students find their talents and abilities.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Barbara Ollis,
LMT, MTI, CNMT |
Program Leader |
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Barbara graduated from ASM in 1991. She has extensive experience in the business of healthcare management and massage therapy. She loves teaching because she loves seeing people become self-sufficient and able to improve their own lives and the lives of others.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Laurence Sistrunk,
PhD, LMT, MTI |
Program Leader |
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Laurence taught at Texas A&M University and upon retirement from the university decided to became a massage therapist. He graduated from ASM in 1997 and developed a full-time practice. He has extensive knowledge of pain management techniques and has written a technique manual for massage therapists. He has been teaching for ASM since 2000, and he finds it very rewarding to help his students grow into professional massage therapists.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Lee
Adkins, AA, LMT, MTI |
Lee graduated from ASM in 1999. He specializes in pain management and sports massage. He loves his work as a therapist and enjoys teaching because he can help his students find a career they love as much as he loves his.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Irma
Alvarez, LMT, MTI |
Irma brings her knowledge of neuromuscular, deep tissue, sports, hot stone, hydrotherapy and spa therapies to her classes.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Kelly
Bahe, LMT, MTI |
Kelly has been practicing since 1997. Her specialties include pregnancy, energy work, and therapeutic massage. She looks forward to sharing her passion and skills with each class and leading them to an exciting start to their new careers.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Michelle
Banks, LMT, MTI |
Michelle has been a successful self-employed massage therapist since 2001. She likes helping her clients feel better whether it’s relaxation or pain relief. She enjoys teaching because she can pass along her experience and help produce new therapists who are happy with and confident in their training.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Barbara
Berger, LMT, MTI |
Barbara has practiced massage for over 16 years and specialized in neuromuscular, craniosacral, myofascial and myoskeletal therapies. She enjoys the process of helping people feel better and develop a sense of self-awareness to stay healthy. She also enjoys being an instructor and helping people discover their ability to provide quality massage therapy to others.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Shane Bledsoe, LMT, MTI |
Shane is an ASM graduate and has returned to us because of his desire to help future massage therapists learn how to best help others and themselves.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Carol Brooks, DSc |
Carol comes to ASM with over 25 years of experience. She holds a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy — Orthopaedics, a Master of Arts in Management and has practiced Physical Therapy. She enjoys the satisfaction of helping restore balance to her clients and sharing her experience with her students.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Ed
Buresh, LMT, MTI |
Since 1995, Ed has kept a private practice in massage with specialties in neuromuscular and craniosacral therapies. As an instructor, Ed wants to help raise the quality of massage therapists and to elevate massage therapy as a medically respected profession.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Carlo
R. Campos, LMT, MTI |
Carlos specializes in clinical and deep tissue forms of massage. He enjoys the satisfaction of helping his clients and informing them about the benefits of continuing their massage sessions for health maintenance. Carlos teaches to do his part in improving the quality of therapists available to the general public.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Susie Davis, LMT, MTI |
Susie is a skilled and dedicated professional who believes that every person can benefit from massage. She enjoys the teaching and the learning process when she can see the difference she makes in a student’s life.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Sharon
De Beaumont, LMT, MTI |
Sharon is an amazing instructor who brings a well-rounded view to her classes. She is an ecxellent massage therapist with over eleven years of experience in deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, craniosacral and aromatherapy. Furthermore, she holds degrees in psychology and anthropology giving her a broad view of the world she shares with her students.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Larry
Deffebrio, LMT, MTI |
Larry is a graduate of ASM who has over 14 years of experience as a licensed professional in the healthcare field. He has worked extensively as a massage therapist, instructor, fitness trainer, and coach. He has been teaching for over ten years, and says he enjoys sharing the knowledge he has gleaned from his years of experience while assisting others on their journeys to becoming therapists.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Gary Griffin, LMT, MTI |
Gary is a graduate of ASM San Angelo. He brings a depth to his teaching that comes from a career in the U.S. Air Force as a technical instructor. He is enjoying his second career as a massage theapist with the help and good health he brings to his clients. This combination gives Gary a unique view of how to convey his knowledge and experience to his students.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Paul Hamels, LMT, MTI, CNMT |
Paul brings many years of experience and a passion for excellence to the classroom. He has been an accomplished instructor for over 15 years and still enjoys seeing the changes that happen to studetns as they grow and develop.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Kim Hearron, LMT, MTI |
Kim has been a practicing therapist for over 8 years and comes to us after teaching in Dallas for over 1 year. She loves to see “the light bulb go on” when her students understand a new concept. She also loves helping her students learn how to take care of themselves and their clients.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Betty
Holt, LMT, MTI |
Betty has been practicing for 8 years. She has excelled in relaxation and spa therapies. Her desire to provide a healing human touch to her clients is transferred to her students by sharing her experience and insight.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Karin Landrum, LMT, MTI |
Karen has practiced for 5 years. She has enjoyed the freedom of a flexible schedule as a massage therapist. Her satisfaction in teaching comes from the interaction with her students as they learn from her and she learns from them.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Patricia Lopez, LMT, MTI |
Patricia is a massage therapist with four years of experience in the field.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Susan
Muschett, BS, DC |
Sue is a high energy dynamic instructor that brings anatomy and physiology to life for her students. As a chiropractor, she enjoys helping people return to health without drugs or surgery and teaching them to take charge of their own health.
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business and Hydrotherapy |
| Kae
Noppen, LMT, MTI |
Kae is a graduate of Austin Schools of Massage and specializes in myofascial modalities. She strives to help her clients be pain-free and more aware of their own bodies, so they develop a greater ability to take better care of themselves. As an instructor, Kae enjoys seeing others achieve their dreams and goals.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Timothy
Oliver, LMT, MTI |
Tim brings a tireless drive to improve his clients’ quality of life by relieving them of pain. This is reflected in his classes, where he exhibits the same drive to show his students how to improve their own lives by helping others.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship
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| Amber Parker, LMT, MTI |
Amber has been a practicing therapists for over seven years and has a love of massage and music. She enjoys the interaction with her students and loves teaching.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Sandra
Phillips, LMT, MTI |
Sandra has been a massage therapist for 13 years and enjoys the satisfaction that comes from helping her clients, getting to know people and making her own flexible schedule. In the classroom, she fosters a positive outlook for her students and demonstrates how massage as a career allows the therapist a world of opportunities.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Tammy Pratt, LMT, MTI |
Tammy is an experienced instructor who enjoys seeing her students grow as they progress through classes toward becoming first class massage therapists.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Tammy Quinn, LMT, MTI |
Tammy is an ASM graduate of our Bryan campus and has decided to come back to our school as an instructor. She ha expanded her practice to include Trigger Point Therapy and Geriatric massage. She enjoys passing on the knowledge she has gained in her career.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Roland
E. Robinson, BS, BS, DC |
Roland is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He received a BS in applied biology from Louisiana Tech University and a BS in human anatomy. He has also earned a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. As a teacher Roland loves to share his knowledge of anatomy with ASM students so that they can understand the human body and how massage will benefit their clients.
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business and Hydrotherapy |
| Susan Rogers, LMT, MTI |
Susan comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Susan enjoys her time spent with students, helping and watching them develop into professional massage therapists.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Joey
Saldivar, LMT, MTI |
Joey is a dynamic therapist with a wide background including deep tissue, sports, pre-natal, geriatric and hot stone massage. He has also practiced related therapies like aromatherapy. His experience in massage business developement allows him to bring keen insight into the business of massage to his students.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| April
Stigers, LMT, MTI |
April has been a practicing massage therapist for over 9 years, specializing in deep tissue and shiatsu. Her favorite aspects of being a massage therapist are the feeling she gets from helping others feel their best, and the lifestyle massage has given her. What April enjoys most about teaching is the rewarding feeling when she watches the progress of her students as they go from learning to understanding and on to applying their new skills.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Linda
Summer, LMT, MTI |
Linda is a seasoned professional with over 14 years of experience as a massage therapist. She loves being a massage therapist and the opportunities presented to meet new people and work with the public. Her excellence in teaching comes from a strong desire to share her knowledge and experience to her students.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Johnnie Thomas, LMT, MTI |
Johnnie is an ASM graduate and has been a practicing therapist for over 15 years. As a therapist she enjoys the freedom that comes from having her own business and being able to help people at the same time. She believes her work as an instructor is helping to shape new therapists, so they become successful.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Norman
Thormahlen, LMT, MTI |
Norm is a graduate of Austin Schools of Massage and specializes in clinical massage, concentrating on spinal injury rehabilitation. His favorite thing to hear at work is, “I haven’t had any pain since I started coming to you.”
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Dianna
Vaughan, LMT, MTI |
Dianna graduated from ASM in 1999 and has been teaching since 2006. She specializes in deep tissue work. She enjoys helping her students in the beginning and then watching them grow.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Ronnie
Vaughn, LMT, MTI |
Ronnie is a graduate of Austin Schools of Massage and has practiced for 7 years, specializing in sports massage. His motivation for teaching is sharing massage and bringing the benefits of our profession to the next generation.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Renie
Vieira, LMT, MTI |
Renie is a graduate of Austin Schools of Massage with advanced training in neuromuscular and integrative modalities. She gets great satisfaction from seeing her clients’ health improve after sessions with her. Renie enjoys the personal rewards of watching her students go on to use the training they receive from her.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Aaron
Williams, BS, DC |
Dr. Williams brings his extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to students with passion and enthusiasm. Dr. Williams is currently in full-time, private practice. He received his Doctorate of Chiropractic degree from the Texas Chiropractic College, and a BS in exercise physiology from the University of Texas at Austin. He has also gained status as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business and Hydrotherapy |
| Denise “Luna” Wood, AA, LMT, MTI |
Luna has been teaching massage since 2000 and has been practicing since 1989. In addition to her general massage expertise, she brings tremendous experience in pregnancy massage from her successful practice as a doula. She enjoys seeing the excitement in her students’ eyes when they experience their own healing power as therapists.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship |
| Carmel Woods, LMT, MTI |
Carmel brings her experience and enthusiasm for massage into the classroom. Her love for field and pursuit of excellence shows in her students.
Technique, Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Health, Business, Hydrotherapy and Internship
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