Spotlight
Faith Swartzendruber, LMT, Sports Massage Specialty Certificate Holder
Although I knew I wanted to get into massage as a teenager, I did not pursue a career in massage until I was 32 years old and in possession of a Masters of Education. Touch has always been a natural outpouring of myself, and after seeing a documentary in middle school, I realized that this career path fit who I naturally am.
Audrey Bagnal, LMT, Integrative Healthcare Specialty Certificate Holder
When I started at CCTC, my class was the first to go into a hospital and work with patients. Simply put, I was just so happy there—I loved learning about their unique stories and needs, and the way that massage made them feel.
Joseph Muscolino, DC
My journey in the world of massage therapy began while I was still in middle and high school, well before any formal training in bodywork. I was just always comfortable using my hands to give family and friends massage.
Lauren Jaekle, LMT, BCTMB
My passion for Massage Therapy started at a young age. My younger sister, Melissa, was born prematurely and has a number of challenges. Our family was told to expect the worst but, fortunately, we saw how physical therapy and massage helped her progress well beyond all expectations. I was amazed to witness how massage relaxed her muscles. It was obvious that without this intervention, she would have remained tight and she would not be able to walk or sit easily.
Douglas Nelson, LMT, BCTMB
My journey in massage therapy began in 1977. I had just finished a year-long training. As I was leaving, my new roommate was a new massage therapy graduate, and asked if he could practice on me. I remember encouraging him that, “If you want to be really good at this, you should practice as much as possible!”
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