These are our core instructors; the majority of them have over 10 years of experience. There are approximately 20 additional guest/specialty instructors. All teachers must have a minimum of 3 years experience in their fields.
» Nancy J. Lee; BS, LMP
Nancy has been licensed and practiced as a Washington State massage therapist since 1992. Her varied background includes a bachelors degree in Physical Education along with health club management, years of coaching, personal training, competitive sports, sales and marketing. She instructed classes in anatomy/physiology, pathology, kinesiology, ethics, and the theory and practice of massage since 1997. She also taught various "massage for couples" classes, student educational programs at Eastern Washington University and specialized classes for post polio syndrome survivors and caregivers. Nancy uses and teaches a style of massage which incorporates the techniques of Swedish, myofascial release, deep tissue, acupressure, lymphatic, cranial-sacral, soft tissue release in addition to several other techniques she has developed through continuing education and experience. She has completed a 5-year program at the Canadian School of Osteopathy in Toronto. Nancy incorporates her studies of traditional osteopathy throughout her teaching. She teaches the Basic 100-hour course, kinesiology, lymphatics, geriatrics, ethics/business, and cranial-sacral therapy.
» Kevin Lucas, LMP
Kevin has been a licensed massage therapist since January of 2000. He graduated from the Utah College of Massage Therapy and upon finishing the core program, he continued his education specializing in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration. He has taught structural integration-based classes in Deep Tissue, Structural Assessment, and Movement Assessment since April of 2001. Kevin also has a private practice in Spokane Valley, Washington, where he specializes in practicing the Rolf Method of Structural Integration. Kevin is the founder, director and head instructor of Structural Innovations school for learning the Rolf method of Structural Integration
» Susan Stauffer, RN
Since 1985, Susan has been involved with the medical profession. Beginning her career as a radiographer and graduating sum cum laude from WSU's nursing program in 2000, she continues to bring excellence and integrity to her profession and teaching experience. Susan teaches Pathology and Radiology.
» Jennifer Jordan, BSN, MT (ASCP)
Graduating in 1995 with a BS degree in Medical Technology from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Jennifer has an extensive and varied background as a microbiologist. Her experience also includes educating nurses, doctors, and medical technology students on related subjects. She has been involved with research, documentation, writing and editing research articles along with research presentation. In May of 2000, Jennifer graduated from Washington State University ICNE with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
» Russ Sinclair, MS
Russ brings a unique and varied background to his teaching. Internationally educated, he graduated in 1985 from Sophia University of Tokyo, Japan with a Masters in physiology. His resume includes adjunct instructor at Bastyr University and teaching anatomy and physiology since 2002, management of a medical clinic and teaching patient self-care. Russ is the founder and owner of Systemic Health Institute, Inc., in Spokane, Washington. Russ and his wife, Wendy, founded the Spokane Kendo Club (Japanese fencing) in 2003.
