FACULTY
Our faculty consists of some of the best and most talented massage and bodywork professionals who are committed to sharing their academic and professional expertise with our students. To offer a truly well-rounded, comprehensive diploma program, we made certain that our faculty brings to the classroom a wide range of knowledge, including eastern and western modalities, herbalism, and spa and clinical massage experience.
Our instructors have university degrees and multiple certifications from local and nationwide schools; several philosophies and training programs are represented within our faculty.
All instructors meet the requirements set forth by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Emmanuel Bistas, B.S., M.B.A, L.M.T. - Founder and President
Craig Steuer, L.M.T - Core faculty
Tom Mertes, L.M.T. - Core Faculty
Jessica Sawyers, L.M.T. - Adjunct Faculty
Russell Gipe, B.S., L.M.T. - Core Faculty
Paula Ruska, M.A., L.M.T. - Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Kelli Easterly, D.C. - Adjunct Faculty
Our instructors have university degrees and multiple certifications from local and nationwide schools; several philosophies and training programs are represented within our faculty.
All instructors meet the requirements set forth by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
Emmanuel Bistas, B.S., M.B.A, L.M.T. - Founder and President
Craig Steuer, L.M.T - Core faculty
Tom Mertes, L.M.T. - Core Faculty
Jessica Sawyers, L.M.T. - Adjunct Faculty
Russell Gipe, B.S., L.M.T. - Core Faculty
Paula Ruska, M.A., L.M.T. - Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Kelli Easterly, D.C. - Adjunct Faculty