Neva Clayton is a graduate of the
Professional Massage Therapy Program at the Virginia School of
Massage, where she joined the staff in 1996. She started a private
practice in Harrisonburg, Virginia, moving it to the Bompiani
Chiropractic Center in 1998 which she still continues. Over the
years, Neva has taught a variety of classes at the Virginia School
of Massage as well as specialized workshops.
Neva earned Masters and Educational Specialist degrees in
Community Agency Counseling at James Madison University and for a
time divided her work between counseling and massage therapy. She
ultimately focused her work on massage therapy and teaching of
massage. The two healing modalities have contributed to her
listening skills and therapeutic approach.
She also attended the School for Women Healers for several years,
learning techniques to explore the spirit and emotions. This
personal work was vital to enhancing her personal and professional
lives. Neva sees her life's work as a journey toward healing and
helping the Earth and Her inhabitants.
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Melissa Smith-Heltzel is a Certified
Massage Therapist in Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Parks and Recreation Management at West Virginia
University and worked for the U.S. Forest Service as an
environmental education and information specialist. Leaving the
Forest Service to raise her family, she entered the Virginia
School of Massage in 1999. Melissa maintains a private massage
practice from her home west of Woodstock, Virginia.
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Stefanie van Gulden, BA has been a
Certified Massage Therapist since 1995. A graduate of the Virginia
School of Massage she was also an instructor there from 1998-2005.
In addition, Stefanie is an Associate Polarity Practitioner and is
certified in pregnancy and infant massage. Her teaching experience
also includes workshops such as joint mobilization and business
and marketing. She has a private practice in Orange, Virginia.
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Holli Phillips is a Certified
Massage Therapist whose training in healthcare stretches nearly
ten years, starting with work in the emergency medical services
field as a medic. She pursued a career in nursing until the birth
of her twin sons, when she chose to follow a career in health
services which allowed for more flexibility, allowing time for her
family to come first. She graduated from the Shenandoah Valley
School of Therapeutic Massage, LLC and now works at Warren
Memorial Hospital as a massage therapist in their Wellness
Services department. She appreciates the opportunities to help
people to feel better without the use of medications or needles.
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Mary McKechnie-Harless is a
Certified Massage Therapist in Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of
Arts degree from the University of Maryland’s College of
Behavioral and Social Sciences in 1985. She graduated from the
Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI) in 1988, was an
instructor at PMTI for 2 years and also had a private massage
practice in Maryland. After a long career in the Information
Technology and Computer Training field, Mary has returned to her
avocation in bodywork. She has private practices in Woodstock and
Winchester, Virginia.
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Faustine Settle (Adjunct
Instructor) is a Medical Massage Therapist with 17 years teaching
and private practice experience in Ohio and Virginia. She teaches
Ethics, Therapeutic Touch, Explorations in Movement, and a variety
of courses including Medical Massage. Her clinical work has
involved both Hospice and hospital settings, and her private
practice centers on the medically-involved client and the
emotional aspects of healing.
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Annette La Rocque Fitzsimmons is a
Certified Massage Therapist in Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Dance from Bennington College and danced
professionally in NYC with Steve Paxton. Annette is a graduate of
Potomac Massage Training Institute (PMTI), and she also is a
certified Yoga instructor. She maintains a private practice in
Woodstock, VA.
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