Our Instructors

Mary is a licensed massage therapist and esthetician with ten plus years of experience. I am three time certified in the lymphatic drainage modality as well as certified in fibrous massage and care. I did a one year mentorship in post op lymphatic massage drainage training that gave me firm understanding in the underlying anatomy and physiological issues related to surgery and recovery, and how to successfully facilitate post-operative healing. My services gravitate towards a more holistic lifestyle in terms of mind, body and spirit. Ensuring wholeness in my business and aiding my clients to look good and feel good on their journey to their highest selves has become my personal goal.

NCBTMB # 1000841

For questions about this course, contact Mary directly at maryg28159@yahoo.com

Michelle Lally, owner and therapeutic massage therapist, has over 15+ years of extensive massage experience. She is licensed by and certified in Bowsage Therapy* since 2014 as an instructor to teach licensed therapists for on-going CE's, or to individuals looking to keep their family healthy utilizing this powerful tool. She is also a certified Bowen Therapist and Aromatherapist. In addition other therapeutic offerings are Reiki, Thai Massage, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Chakra Balancing and other massage techniques. She now offers another CE class in Chakra Balancing with Essential Oils.

 NCBTMB # 1189

For questions about this course, contact Michelle directly at bowsagetherapy@gmail.com

Michelle Lockhart

Michelle has been a licensed massage therapist since 2012 and the owner of Mount Airy Massage and Wellness since 2019. Over the years, she has had the honor of helping thousands of people on their journeys toward healing and wholeness. She has gained experience in a wide variety of massage modalities including swedish, deep tissue, hot stones, Thai massage, lymphatic, vacuum cupping therapy, fertility massage, and prenatal massage. Of all the modalities, the two that have been closest to her heart have been fertility and prenatal massage. Seeing the positive impact it has had on clients has turned her love for these modalities into a passion for empowering women and a desire to share these skills and experience with other therapists. Michelle obtained her teacher training from Claire Marie Miller, the remarkable woman from whom she also received her Nurturing the Mother® Fertility Specialist and Nurturing the Mother® Pregnancy and Post-Partum Massage certifications. Michelle is devoted to her work and excited to bring her knowledge and enthusiasm into every class.

NCBTMB # 14518

For questions about this course, contact Michelle directly at mountairymassage@gmail.com

Monica D.B. Fouty LMBT# 17508

Originally from southern California, my family and I moved to North Carolina in 2001. During my 1st year of college, my mother received her certification and license in Massage Therapy, thus, exposing me to holistic benefits of massage. I was intrigued and inspired by the concept of treating the body as a whole to reach a homeostatic state. When I decided to attend massage school I knew I wanted to work with pregnant women and potentially work on obtaining my Doula certification. I am drawn to womens’ health, primarily reproductive health, pregnancy, birth, and child development. In my previous career I worked in education and caring for infants and young children. While I was working with children I was always enamored by their mothers' pregnancy journey and birth stories. Once I received my massage license I found Claire Marie Miller's maternity massage class, her knowledge and compassion was so compelling,I knew I wanted to attend more of her classes and continue spreading her wisdom. Since then I have practiced maternity massage for 4 years and fertility massage for 1 year. I have greatly enjoyed the connection this modality has created between my clients,their unborn child and myself. I now want to share this knowledge and love by educating other LMBTs. My long term goal is to use this wisdom to educate young women about their reproductive health. It is my belief that educating women about their bodies and the amazing journey into motherhood empowers them to receive the best pre, peri, and postnatal care possible

For questions about this course, contact Monica directly at m88j86@gmail.com

Nate Novgrod provides affordable, effective treatments including Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Electroacupuncture, Chinese Tui Na Massage, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Cupping, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion. He focuses on providing individualized, evidence based treatments to improve the quality of his patients lives. He specializes in Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Injuries, Pain Management, as well as Mental-Emotional Disorders; however he can treat a wide variety of conditions effectively with Traditional Chinese Medicine.Nate Novgrod L.Ac.

Nate Novgrod is also an approved provider for continuing education courses for both Massage Therapists & Acupuncturists

• NCCAOM Approved Provider #163852
• NCBTMB Approved Provider #1003

For questions about this course, contact Nate directly at Nate@WaynesvilleWellness.com

Sally Raspberry is a mama, a lover of life, an educator, a yoga teacher, a student, and a dreamer. Her children Violet and Theo inspire her to do her best in all aspects of life. Sally is a graduate of Asheville Yoga Center’s 500-hour training; class of 2014 New World Ayurveda’s Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner;  class of 2008 Body Therapy Institute’s Spirit of Learning educator program and a 2001 graduate of Medical Arts Massage school. In addition, Sally is a CE provider for massage therapists through the NCBTMB. She will graduate from Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in 2023 with her Master’s in Acupuncture. Sally guides aspiring women and men to become Certified Yoga Teachers through her Yoga Alliance 200 hour RYS, 8 Limbs Yoga School.

​NCBTMB # 450891-08

For questions about this course, contact Sally directly at sallyraspberry0703@gmail.com

  Ms. Alexander is a 1993 graduate of The SunCoast School of Massage In Tampa, Fl. She is licensed by the state of North Carolina (#3536), an approved continuing education provider by the NCBTMB  (#200), contributor to Massage Magazine, 2021 inductee to The World Massage Hall Of Fame and a member of The American Massage Therapy Association. Her expertise in seated massage has featured her in The Charlotte Observer and on NBC-TV.

Sheila’s background includes a love for people and a passion for service. As a childcare worker and rehabilitation therapist for Lutheran Family Services in Charlotte, NC, serving dependent, neglected and abused children, she found touch and humor as tools for healing. In 2002 she relocated to her native NC to home care her father with Alzheimer’s disease, then provided care for her mother’s terminal cancer. In 2004, Sheila created a specialized massage practice for The Pines At Davidson, a continuing care retirement community, in Davidson, NC for their residents in all levels of care, and continues to expand spa therapies. In 2012, Sheila was approved as a provider for continuing education to teach this profound work to the massage and healthcare communities. Sheila lives in the Lake Norman area with her 3 rescue cats Raina, Gato, Harry and enjoys gardening, kayaking and cooking.

 NCBTMB # 200

For questions about this course, contact Sheila directly at Sheila@seniorspa.net

Theresa has been training massage therapists since 1996.  She was the Owner/Director of the NC School of Natural Healing and the Education Director at the Finger Lakes School of Massage.  She has had a private practice for 32 years focused in clinical massage for the treatment of chronic pain, injury recovery and pre/post surgical clients.  Presently, she is the Owner and Head Therapist of Light Hand Muscle Therapy Center in Greenville, SC.  She is passionate and adept at teaching professional therapists to master advanced techniques with presence, skill and sensitivity.  Her classes are fun and packed practical information for beginning and advanced practitioners.

 NCBTMB # 450891-08

For questions about this course, contact Theresa directly at litehand444@gmail.com

Tori graduated from NC Massage School in 2010, and her passion for human anatomy goes unmatched! She brings this excitement into the classroom making anatomy truly come alive. Teaching Ethics, Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, and Swedish lab, Tori is a well rounded instructor and a true asset to the school. Her medical minded approach to massage is reflected in her lectures, challenging students to think outside the box. With her attention to details and quirky humor, Tori makes for a dynamic instructor.

For questions about this course, contact Tori directly at tshepherd@ncmassageschool.com