Eric Alikpala, M.S.
Exercise Physiologist, Aquatic Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Master's degree, physical education, San Diego State University
- Master's degree, (pending) physical education, University of Arizona, Tucson
- Bachelor's degree, bioengineering, University of California at San Diego
- Certified Aquatic Therapist, Aquatic Therapy Rehabilitation Institute
- Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
- Certified Group fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise
- Ongoing training in McKenzie Corrective Spine Work
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Endurance athletic training, aquatic athletic conditioning/therapy/rehabilitation, exercise prescription for joint limitations, aging and disease states, strength training
Mary Ann Brehm, Ph.D.
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Ph.D., dance and physical education, University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Master's degree, dance and physical education, University of Wisconsin
- Bachelor's degree, College of Wooster, Ohio
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Body alignment, back & joint pain, Alexander Technique, kinesthetic awareness, aquatic therapy, somatics
Brenda Bryson
Neuromuscular Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Certified in Hot Stone Therapy by La Stone Therapy Inc., Tucson
- Biosomatic training with Carol Welch, Tucson and Los Angeles
- Healing Touch training, Colorado Center for Healing Touch at Tucson Medical Center
- Swedish/Esalen Massage Training, Swan Clinic, Tucson
- Thai Massage training, Providence Institute, Tucson
- Certified, Canine Massage
- St. John Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
- Egoscue training
- Ashiatsu training
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Neuromuscular therapy, posture analysis, integrated body mechanics
Darcy Conner
Watsu Practitioner
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
- Massage Certificate, Desert Institute of Healing Arts, Tucson
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Watsu massage
Rockwell (Rocky) Driver, M.ED.
Exercise Physiologist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Master’s degree, exercise physiology/adapted movement, University of Arkansas
- Bachelor’s degree, health physical education recreation, University of Arkansas
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Weight loss programming, exercise Rx for aging, aquatic programming for special populations, flexibility training
Rebecca Gorrell
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree, English literature and writing, University of Arizona
- Master’s degree, dance, University of Arizona
- Nia certification
- Certified, American College of Sports Medicine
- Certified Pilates
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Body in balance, Pilates, fitness, dance, body image, psychophysical exploration
Barbara Grandstaff
Neuromuscular and Massage Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Associate of science degree, biology
- Associate of science degree, respiratory therapy
- Arizona State Licensed Massage Therapist
- Certified massage therapist, Desert Institute of the Health Arts, Tucson
- Certified Sports Massage Therapist
- Certified Neuromuscular Therapy St. John Method
- Approved neuromuscular therapy instructor - St. John Method
- Approved certification tests, neuromuscular therapy, St. John Method
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Posture analysis, biomechanics, pain relief/control, injury rehabilitation and teaching
Jack Howe, M.S.
Neuromuscular Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Master's degree, education, University of Arizona
- Training: Palmer Institute of Massage, San Francisco, Desert Institute of the Healing Arts, Tucson, St. John
- Neuromuscular Pain Relief Institute, Palm Beach Garden, Fl.
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Low back pain, cervical pain, TMJ dysfunction, leg and foot abnormalities, shoulder injury, postural distortion, migraine headaches
Norma Itule
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Certified, Biosomatics Educator
- Certified Fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise
- Certified, yoga and advanced training, White Lotus Foundation
- Pilates training
- Group Fitness Instructor
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Yoga, Biosomatics, Bartonief fundamentals, meditation, restorative yoga, sensuality
and self-expression, Afro-Cuban folkloric dance and song/voice
Mary Klinkel
Constructive Tissue Rebalancing Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Registered craniofacial therapist
- Nationally certification, massage therapist
- Licensed massage therapist
- Continuing Education: myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, percussion techniques, ashiatsu Oriental bar therapy
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Posture and movement analysis, structural integrations, craniosacral therapy
Susan Kovacs
Watsu Therapist, Massage Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree, community health, information & wellness, Michigan State University
- Certified Watsu therapist, Harbin Hot Springs School of Watsu
- Certified yoga instructor, Yoga Connection of Tucson
- Certified in Massage, Lansing Community College
- Watsu instructor
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Watsu, Swedish massage, spiritual facilitator
Heidi Ruth Lawson
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- University of California-Berkley, dance
- Pilates, Advances in Pilates Techniques
- Teacher trainer, Long Beach Dance Conditioning and Movement Academy
- Teacher training, Ron Fletcher
- Trainer, Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis, Juliu Horvath
- Aquatic therapist
- Registered teacher, yoga
- Yamuna Bodyrolling
- Group and personal fitness specialist, American Council on Exercise
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Anat Baniel Method/Feldenkrais, TaKeTiNa Rhythm for Evolution, dance and expressive arts
Russell M. Lome
Neuromuscular Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, dance, The Julliard School, New York City
- Graduate Swedish Institute of Massage, New York City
- Certified Sports Massage Therapist, Sports Massage Training Institute, Encinitas, Calif., and by the Chicago School of Massage/Swedish Institute
- St. John Certified Neuromuscular Therapist
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Neuromuscular therapy
Keith McDaniel
Watsu and Wassertanzen Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Associate of arts, Ventura College
- Bachelor’s degree, psychology, World University
- Licensed and certified massage therapist, State of Arizona
- Certified, Watsu and Wassertanzen
- School of Shiatsu and Massage, Harbin Hot Springs, California
- Certified, ashiatsu
- Shiatsu founder at Canyon Ranch
- Certified, aquatic massage
- Fundamental training in craniosacral therapy
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Spiritual healing practices, particularly breathing and visualization techniques; avid practitioner of Zen meditation
Mindy McDaniel
Aquatic Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- BA in Physical Education
- Aquatic Massage Certified
- Waterdance Certified
- Massage Certified
- Pilates trained and certified
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Watsu and waterdance
Deanna Pierce
Movement Therapist & Aquatic Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Certified, Pilates, Physicalmind Institute, Santa Fe
- Certified, Gyrotonic – Level 1
- Certified, Watsu
- Registered Yoga Teacher
- Ron Fletcher technique
- Certified, shiatsu
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Posture analysis, body mechanics, Pilates, Ron Fletcher work, back in balance, aqua therapy, yoga, meditation and spiritual consulting, dance orientale, Spanish dance, Gyrotonic, Watsu
Lynee Pray-Raugh
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- BS, Education; University of Kansas
- Post Graduate Work, Dance and Theatre; University of Missouri at Kansas City
- Post Graduate Work, Dance and Sports Science; University of Arizona
- Certified Aerobic Instructor, ACE
- Certified Personal Trainer, ACE
- Certified Pilates Teacher, Ron Fletcher
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Posture, Back Care, Strength, PhysioBall Work, Biofoam Roller Work and Racewalking
Sam Prouty
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Pilates Certification with: Michele Larsson (Core Dynamics) 1998
- Gyrotonic R Certification 2001
- Bachelor of Science in Commerce, University of Santa Clara, 1976
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Teaching dance, jazz, musical theatre and tap
Dorothy Richmond
Watsu Practitioner
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree, Spanish, University of Michigan
- Practitioner, Jin Shin Jyutsu
- Self-help instructor, Jin Shin Jyutsu
- Craniosacral therapist, Colorado Cranial Institute
- Advanced training, whiplash release
- Integrative Massage Therapist, Therapy Through Touch
- Assistant teacher, Watsu, Brazil
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Sensory Awareness, Biosomatics, Jin Shin Jyutsu in water
Adrianne Stelzenmuller, C.W.T., L.M.T.
Watsu Practitioner and Massage Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Certified Watsu Therapist, - CWT
- Licensed Massage Therapist – LMT
- Certified Chinese Acupressure Practitioner
- Certification in Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Non-Denominational Pastoral Counseling / Ministerial Credential
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Healing through conscious movement and breathwork, continuing education and practice in a variety of forms of bodywork, movement and consciousness studies, helping clients understand more about themselves and their mind/body and breath awareness as self healing tools
Steve Streeter
Feldenkrais Practioner
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree, linguistics, University of Arizona
- Certified through Somathematics Professional Feldenkrais Training Program in Awareness through
- Movement and in Functional Integration
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Pain management, posture, injury recovery, TMJ, repetitive strain injury, ergonomic analysis
John White
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Regents Scholar, UCLA
- Certified, master teacher, Pilates and Ron Fletcher Work, by Ron Fletcher
- Certified, teacher, Pilates, Ramona Kryzanowska
- Certified, Gyrotonic trainer, Juliu Horvath
- Certified, Gyrokinesis trainer, Juliu Horvath
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Dance, former Martha Graham dancer, athletics, competitive tennis and volleyball
Nancy Wood
Movement Therapist
DEGREES AND CERTIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree, kinesiology, University of Colorado, Boulder
- Certified, Pilates, Pilates Center of Boulder
- Certified, Advances in Pilates Technique, Long Beach Dance Conditioning & Movement Academy
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST
Pilates
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