Kathy Bell (Smethurst)

No matter where I go, I’m often surprised by the people I meet.  But with well over 4,000 graduates from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, I guess it isn’t surprising that I met Kathy Bell (Smethurst) at the Title IX Mother’s Day 9k Race last Sunday.  Kathy is a 1993 graduate of BCMT who currently lives and practices massage in Monument, CO.  Her practice has shifted some over the past 16 years but she is no less enthusiastic about her work.

Earlier in her massage career, Kathy was more focused on deep pressure work.  She now offers a more relaxing style of work with more awareness of the emotional needs of clients.  Her work has advanced beyond the more obvious physical needs to also address the emotional releases that take place in the body.

Kathy is grateful for the thorough training she received at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy.  She values the well-rounded training she received and especially appreciated the variety of psychology course offerings.  Kathy loves helping people connect with themselves and facilitating greater self-awareness.

Kathy Bell has a very satisfying career and continues to enjoy the opportunities she has through massage therapy to make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Todd Ackerman

Boulder College of Massage Therapy graduate, Todd Ackerman, wasted no time setting up his private massage practice in the Steelyards of Boulder, Colorado.  Over the past 3 years, Todd has built a successful practice specializing in myofascial realease, neuromuscular massage, orthopedic massage, and sports massage.  In addition, Todd has been with Soma Physical Therapy in Boulder, Colorado for the last year and a half as an integral member of the therapy team which specializes in physical therapy, yoga, Pilates, and massage.

Todd also manages to find time to serve as a teaching assistant at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy for a variety of classes which include Sports Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Experiential Kinesiology IV, Anatomiken, and Seated Massage.

Todd has completed advanced training in myofascial release and has nearly completed his advanced certification in neuromuscular massage therapy.

Todd’s greatest satisfaction comes from helping people to get on the path of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.