Aaron Steinberg, LMT
Owner/Director, Somatic Bodywork, Therapeutic Treatments, Healing Chi Kung, Anatomy, Pathophysiology, Exam Review.

Immersed in a life of healing since birth, Aaron first learned the art of bodywork from his mother, Shari Sunshine, LMT, who co-founded the Ashland Massage Institute, Syntropy International, and the Jerusalem Center for the Healing Arts. Aaron is also a graduate of the Lomi Oluea School of Traditional Hawaiian Massage on Maui, Hawaii, and the co-founder of Syntropy International. With a background in Healing Chi Kung, Meditation and Yoga built from his studies in the US and Asia, Aaron emphasizes body awareness, intuition, and self-care in all of his classes. Because all of his bodywork studies have been in an apprenticeship format, Aaron appreciates one-on-one education, and intentionally keeps the Arcata School of Massage small and student-centered. Click here to visit Syntropy International.

Shari Sunshine, LMT
Massage Technique, Energy Work

We are proud to welcome Shari Sunshine, LMT, as our new Massage Technique instructor, beginning in March, 2008. Shari was first Certified as a Massage Practitioner in 1978, and has since been Certified in Ortho-Bionomy®, Polarity Therapy®, Rubenfeld Synergy®, Thai Massage, Hypnosis, Healing Chi Kung and more. Shari also had the great fortune to study as an apprentice to Shlomo Efrat, senior student and assistant to Moshe Feldenkrais in Jerusalem, Israel, as well as numerous traditional healers in India, Nepal, and China. Shari founded the Jerusalem Center for the Healing Arts, co-founded the Ashland Massage Institute and Syntropy International, and served as the principle massage instructor at the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage for ten years. In the classroom, she combines boundless enthusiasm for teaching and learning with over thirty years of hands-on experience. Click here to visit Syntropy International.

Rob Thompson, CMT
Deep Intigrated Massage Technique, Chair Massage, Clinic Supervision

A graduate of Loving Hands Institute of Massage, Rob has 8 years of massage experience in his private office and in chiropractic clinics. He teaches deep tissue movements within the flow of Swedish massage and acupressure release. He emphasizes strategies that satisfy requests for deep work, balancing a positive experience for clients with positive outcomes. Attention is also given to increasing the potential for client self help and personal growth. Awareness, self-acceptance, release and joy are at the core of his strategies.

Candace Wase, Shiatsu Practitioner
Introduction to Asian Bodywork, Clinic Supervision

Candace Wase is a graduate of the Heartwood Institute, where she studied under Paul Pitchford in the Asian Healing Arts and Whole Foods Nutrition Program. With her additional studies in Thailand, Candace has over 1000 hours of training in asian bodywork. In her Introduction to Asian Bodywork classes, Candace gives students a wholistic perspective by blending different theories, and provides a context in which to understand eastern modalities.

Cassie Leonhardt, CMT
Hot Stone Massage

Cassie is a graduate of ASM and licensed esthetician.ÝShe has over 3 years experience inÝday spas, providing massage and spa therapy, and spa coordinating. She specializes in hot stone massage, body exfoliation/ wraps, and facials.Ý Her class integrates the fundamentals of Hot Stone Massage with the changing trends in bodywork, skin care, and holistic living.

Caroline Redfield, CMT
Prenatal Massage

Irene Lewis
Aromatherapy

Alexandra Seymour
Reflexology

Terran Daily
Non-Violent Communication

Heather Woodman, CMT
Teaching Assistant

James Rockwell, CMT
Teaching Assistant

Mariah Pinar, CMT
Teaching Assistant

James Rockwell, CMT
Teaching Assistant

Christine Sjolin
Office Manager

Kristina Pedersen
Receptionist

Sita Thomas
Receptionist