Continuing Education Faculty
Sara Cunningham, NCTMB
Sara is a graduate of the Universal Center of Healing Arts in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing massage therapy since 2000, working in spas since 2002 as a lead therapist helping to create spa treatments and develop protocols. She has a deep connection with stones and had been working with them before she became a massage therapist. Sara teaches Hydrotherapy and courses in the Spa Elements Certificate Program
Christa Forsythe, BA, CMT
Christa attended Washington University as a dance and pre-med major then transferred to Naropa University and received a combined degree in Eastern/Western Psychology and Movement Studies. She originally came to bodywork as a professional modern dancer, dancing in companies in San Francisco and Hawaii. She attended The Massage Institute in San Francisco and, while in Hawaii, had the good fortune to study with Auntie Margaret Machado, a master of Lomi-Lomi massage, folk medicine and herbal remedies. Ten years later, she came to Boulder to study at BCMT and graduated in 1986. She has been a practicing bodyworker for over 25 years and specializes in both Integrative Therapeutic Massage and a synthesis of Zen and Quantum Shiatsu. As a teacher, professional dancer, and student of meditation, Christa brings insight, compassion and the wisdom of experience to her work. She currently teaches Zen Shiatsu in the 1000-Hour CMT Program and in the Art of Zen Certificate Program, and maintains her private practice at the Heart Fire Healing Center.
Beck Stephens, BA, LMT, CI, AOBTA
Beck began practicing bodywork in 1982. She studied Zen Shiatsu privately and attended the Swedish Institute in New York City, and became an LMT in the state of New York. Beck studied with Pauline Sasaki and Nelita Po’Okui Anderson Cook and built her work on two systems of energy medicine: Shiatsu and Mana O’Hana, the healing art form based in traditional Hawaiian Medicine. In 1997, she co-founded Digital Press Publishing and produced two anatomical charts of the Loving Anatomy Series to help instructors and practitioners teach about the human body. In 2003, she began studies with Dr. Gregory Antyuhin, a medical intuitive from Russia who has practiced medicine as a psychiatric doctor and shamanic healer. Beck’s passion and life work is to help people find their way to a positive outlook and a sense of wellbeing and passion and for life to be lived with love, gratitude, consciousness and kindness. Beck is a Zen Shiatsu instructor and teaches in the Art of Zen Certificate Program. She has a private practice in Boulder with the Heart Fire Healing Center.
Shelly Barnard, CMT
Shelly graduated from Kenyon College in 1991 with a degree in English Literature and minors in both Psychology and Vocal Music. She received her CMT from BCMT in 1998, and then earned additional certification in Prenatal, Labor and Postpartum Massage from Carole Osborne-Sheets in 2002. Shelly has a part-time private practice and works for Longmont United Hospital, where she provides massage at the Health Center of Integrated Therapies, teaches 'Massage for the Expectant Mother' community classes, and is part of the BirthPlace Massage Therapy team. She is constantly learning more about the life cycle as both a labor support person and a volunteer massage therapist for HospiceCare. Shelly has been a member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1998.
Laurie Boyer, BA, CMT, NCTMB, ICCE, CD
Laurie attended Humboldt State University, receiving a Bachelors Degree in Psychology in 1984. She became certified as a massage therapist in 2004, graduating with honors from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Laurie has a part-time private practice as well as providing therapy for patients, employees and community members at Exempla’s Health and Healing Center. Laurie has shared her passion and support for birth with families since 1987. She is certified as a childbirth educator with The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) and as a labor doula with Doulas of North America (DONA). As an educator, she teaches childbirth and parenting classes for Boulder Community Hospital and Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center. As a doula, she has attended over 350 births at various locations in Boulder and Denver county.
Stacey Bronson Gilbert BFA, CMT
Stacey received a BFA in Dance from the University of Colorado in 1989. Upon graduating she moved to Seattle, WA where she had a professional dance company for several years. In 1994 she graduated from the Brian Utting School of Massage in Seattle. She is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor and received additional certification in prenatal, labor and postpartum massage. Since then she has found that supporting women through the miraculous journey of motherhood to be inspirational. Stacey works for Longmont United Hospital at the Health Center of Integrated Therapies, at The Birthplace and teaches infant massage in the community classes. Her work at BCMT includes teaching Swedish massage, prenatal/ postpartum electives and in the 125-hour prenatal/labor/postpartum certification program.
Kala Spangler, BA, CMT
Kala received her BA in Religion from the University of the South in 1988. She is also a CMT with additional certifications in prenatal and postpartum massage. She is a Certified Instructor in Infant Massage (CIIM) and holds a certificate for Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). She has also had extensive training in Massage for Medically Fragile Infants. Kala has been a massage therapist since 1997 and specializes in massage for the growing family. Prior to becoming a massage therapist, she worked in the private and non-profit sectors.
Nathan Butryn, CMT
Nate attended the University of Albany in New York studying Kinesiology and Athletic Training. He received his CMT from BCMT in 1998 and completed the Orthopedic and Sports Certificate Program in 2000. In his private practice, he focuses on orthopedic and sports massage, injury rehabilitation, and postural correction. Nate specializes in chronic pain, whiplash, and postural dysfunction treatment. He also works with athletes and has worked with multiple Olympic athletes, professional runners/triathletes and football players. Nate teaches all of the courses in the Normalization of Soft Tissue department, which includes Orthopedic Massage, Sports Massage, Normalization of Soft Tissue, and Clinical Kinesiology and courses in the Orthopedic and Sports Certificate Program.
Elaine Calenda, AOS, NCTMB
Elaine Calenda graduated from the Swedish Institute in 1979 with her CMT and gained clinical work experience at the Center of Osteopathic Sports Medicine in New York City. Elaine was an instructor at the Swedish Institute for six years and in 1992 was invited to teach at BCMT. Elaine contributed to the development of the AOS Medical Massage course and has participated in several BCMT research projects including: “The Effects of Massage for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome” and “Chronic Tension Headache.” Elaine writes for massage and CAM publications and participates in a number of committees dedicated to the advancement of the profession. She is also the president of Acquired Touch, Inc., a digital video education company, providing advanced education in therapeutic massage, and Creative Director of Digit Press Publishing Anatomy Charts. She is a member of the teaching team in the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certificate Program and teaches Structural Kinesiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Medical Massage. Elaine is a contributing author to the textbook Teaching Massage.
Nate Cuddihy-Garner, BA, CMT
Nate received a BA in History and Liberal Arts from The College of Wooster and his C.M.T. from Brenneke School of Massage, Seattle, WA. He is also a LMP in Washington and a Certified Instructor by the Kajukenbo Association of America. In his private practice, Nate specializes in integrated deep tissue therapy for the prevention, treatment and maintenance of acute and chronic injuries and pain. This is achieved by using a holistic approach incorporating specific treatment techniques, energy work, and psychosomatic bodywork principles. Nate teaches Normalization of Soft Tissue, Clinical Kinesiology, Sports Massage, Seated Massage, and courses in the Orthopedic and Sports Certificate Program.
Michelle Howard, AOS, NCTMB
Michelle is an Associate Faculty member in the Human Science Department where she teaches kinesthetic anatomy in both the 1,000 Hour and Continuing Education programs, using the Zahourek System. Michelle mentored with Dr. Kenneth R. Morgareidge and Mr. Jon Zahourek learning the Zoologik Maniken System. She teaches part-time for Zahourek Systems, Inc. as well as at the Anatomy in Clay Center of Boulder. Additionally, Michelle is a nationally certified massage therapist with over ten years experience helping people understand and befriend their bodies.
Barbara Maciejewski, CMT, CCMT
Barbara is a graduate of BCMT and completed the Canine Massage Certificate Program. Barbara’s love of dogs and her passion to improve their quality of life were the driving forces that led her to specialize in canine massage. The same benefits of improved health and well-being achieved through massage for humans can be a reality for canines as well. Her human and canine private practice, Balancing Touch, incorporates many of the techniques from the modalities of Swedish and deep-tissue massage, neuromuscular treatment, t-touch, reflexology, acupressure and polarity therapy. Each session is designed to address the specific needs of her human or canine client. In addition to her private practice, Barbara is a supervisor for the animal program’s internships and a certified instructor of the Red Cross’s First Aid for Small Animals.
Caroline Adamson Adrian, MS, PT
Caroline (Carrie) received her BS in Biology in 1994 from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA and gained animal experience working in veterinary hospitals since 1990. She received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from North Georgia College in 1999. Caroline has participated in a number of continuing education seminars on animal rehabilitation, both as a participant and lecturer since 1998. She has lectured nationally and internationally on the topic of veterinary rehabilitation. She is a contributor to the book Canine Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy as well as Veterinary Clinics of North America. She presently serves as Vice President for the Animal Special Interest Group within the American Physical Therapy Association. Caroline currently directs the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver. Her department serves as one of the few nationally approved clinical practicum sites for the first formal animal rehabilitation training program offered in the country.
Dona Hittinger, CMT
Dona attended the Gainesville University in Gainesville, Florida studying business and accounting in 1976. She spent 20+ years in the medical industry training companies on business concepts and accounting principles. Dona received her massage training at the Healing Arts Institute in Fort Collins, CO in 2000. She has also received additional certifications in Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy and Lomi Lomi. Her areas of emphasis in her private practice are Craniosacral and energy therapies. Dona works with children and adults suffering from learning disorders and post traumatic stress disorder associated with trauma and injury. Dona teaches in the Career Development department sharing both her knowledge and experiences in the industry.
Cynthia Hutchison, DNSC, RN, MSN
Cynthia Hutchison is the Director of the Healing Touch Program. Beginning over 20 years ago, she began studying natural medicine and energy therapies. She has studied world religions and is an avid student of spirituality. A doctorally-prepared nurse from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. (1987), Cynthia is also knowledgeable in the mainstream health sciences and the nursing profession. With a master's degree as a clinical specialist in mental health, she has maintained a private practice in both Healing Touch and transpersonal psychotherapy for many years. In 1995, Cynthia initiated the research program for Healing Touch International and served as the Director until 2000. She teaches all levels of the HT curriculum, including Advanced Practice 1 and 2. Cynthia loves teaching and brings much positivity, enthusiasm, and creativity to her classes. She lives in Boulder, Colorado with her three 'awesome' teenage daughters. Cynthia teaches Healing Touch nationally and internationally.
Barbara Maciejewski, CMT
Barbara is a graduate of BCMT and completed the Canine Massage Certificate Program. Barbara’s love of dogs and her passion to improve their quality of life were the driving forces that led her to specialize in canine massage. The same benefits of improved health and well-being achieved through massage for humans can be a reality for canines as well. Her human and canine private practice, Balancing Touch, incorporates many of the techniques from the modalities of Swedish and deep-tissue massage, neuromuscular treatment, t-touch, reflexology, acupressure and polarity therapy. Each session is designed to address the specific needs of her human or canine client. In addition to her private practice, Barbara is a supervisor for the animal program’s internships and a certified instructor of the Red Cross’s First Aid for Small Animals. She coordinates and teaches the Animal Massage elective and courses in the Canine Certificate Program. Barbara teaches Beginning Canine Massage and Canine Massage: A Preparatory Course for the Non-Professional.
Natalie W. Morgan, BS, NCTMB
Natalie graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Marketing in 1993. In 2000 she graduated from BCMT and currently has a private practice in Boulder. She continuously studies multiple modalities with a current emphasis on visceral manipulation. Her practice of Pilates and yoga deepens her understanding of the body. She passionately helps people awaken and enliven their connection within their bodies through education. Natalie currently teaches Normalization of Soft Tissue, EK II and is a Clinic Supervisor.
Dee Dee Roberts, BA, CMT
Dee Dee graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a BA in Secondary Education. In 1985, she graduated from BCMT and became certified in Reflexology from the International Institute of Reflexology. Dee Dee has additional training in psychological kinesiology, Healing Touch, Yuen Energetics and has been a member of the AMTA since 1985. She loves getting her feet rubbed and loves to teach others how to effectively give a foot reflexology session. After 20 years of experience with her private practice, she began training in energetic healing, Healing Touch, Psychological Kinesiology and Chinese Energetics. Currently she offers reflexology at Longmont United Hospital, as well as maintains a private practice in Boulder of reflexology, massage and energetic healing. Dee Dee teaches Foot Reflexology and Natural Energy Flows.
Mary Kathleen Rose, CMT
Mary Kathleen is the supervisor of the massage therapy program at HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield counties. She also practices Shiatsu, Integrative Massage and Body Energy Therapies. She is the author of The Gift of Touch, Bereavement, and the producer of the video Comfort Touch Massage for the Elderly and the Ill. Mary Kathleen teaches Comfort Touch®. Mary is a contributing author to the textbook Teaching Massage.
Melanie Russell, CMT
Melanie attended the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh as a psychology major and art minor. She is a CMT with additional certification in Geriatric Massage and DaySpring. Melanie also has training in: Chakra Work Training for Bodyworkers, Trauma Training for Bodyworkers, Children and Spirituality, Arnold Mindell Dreamwork for Bodyworkers, Jungian dreamwork, Life Design Program for Women in Prison, Spiritual Reality and Spiritual Ritual, Body Energetics for Bodywork professionals, and Body/Mind/Spirit Reichian. Her professional/bodywork experience is based on self-selected health choices clients make to find healing, balance, growth or relaxation within a body/mind/spirit framework. When a client is aware of body-related information (a dream, pain, energy, emotion) that invites them to move toward health and wholeness, then supportive bodywork can complete the movement. Melanie cherishes the opportunity to be a part of that process. Melanie teaches Integrative Therapeutic Massage, Client Communication Skills, Professional Ethics, and Psychosocial Aspects of Touch.
 
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