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Holistic Massage GraphicHolistic Massage Training Institute

1 E. University Parkway, #110 * Baltimore, MD 21218 * Janine Fleming, Director * 410.243.4688 * holistic-massage@comcast.net

 
 

Instructors

   
 
Janine Cormier Fleming (Director)
 
Graduate of University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A. Biochemistry, 1980
 
Certificate in Spanish
 
Graduate of Baltimore School of Massage, 1988
 
Graduate of Baltimore Spiritual Science Center, 1994
 
   

 

     Janine has been practicing massage since 1988, leaving her job as an environmental chemist to do massage full-time in 1992. In addition to her role as school Director, Janine maintains a private practice at 1 E. University Parkway (Massage at University One). She has taken and continues to take numerous continuing education workshops.
   
 

Teresa Fenby

 

Graduate of the Academy of Medical Arts & Business, 2001

 
   
       Teresa graduated from the Academy of Medical Arts & Business in 2001 as a massage therapist and received her certification later that year from NCTBMB.  For the last nine years she has worked outside of Harrisburg, PA as a massage therapist and lifestyle educator with Dr. Christopher Turnpaugh, a Chiropractic Neurologist, as well as in various salons & day spas in Harrisburg and Hershey.  Teresa moved back to Maryland last fall, and in addition to instructing, she is also employed by About Faces in Canton and works with Community Acupuncture of Towson where she has established her own practice.  Teresa is certified in Reflexology, Prenatal, Postpartum, Infant and Fertility massage.   She is very excited to be able to share her passion with the students.

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Jeffrey Grabelle
 
Graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, B.A. Psychology, 1977
 
Graduate of Holistic Massage Training Institute, 2003
 
 
 

   
       Jeffrey is a Nationally and State Certified Massage Therapist who maintains a private massage therapy office in the Mount Vernon area of Baltimore, Eager Street Therapists. As a massage therapist, he is trained and specializes in Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Foot Reflexology, and Thai Yoga Massage. He is also a Reiki Master. Other continuing education courses/certifications include Yoga, CPR, HIV/AIDS and Communicable Diseases, Ethics, Pathology, Massage for People with Special Needs, and Yamuna Body Rolling. Jeffrey has also managed an HIV/AIDS community service organization, AIDS Action Baltimore, for 17 years, providing counseling, educational and emergency financial services to people with HIV disease in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
   
   
 
 
 

Emily LaBathe

 

Graduate of Baltimore School of Massage, 1993

 

Graduate of University of Maryland College Park, B.S. Kinesiology, 1995

 
   

 

     Having worked at the University of Maryland, College Park, Health Center doing massage from 1999 to 2003, in 2003 Emily established the therapeutic massage program at Johns Hopkins University Student Health and Wellness Center, where she sees clients from the Hopkins community. Emily also maintains a private practice, working out of offices in Towson, Columbia and Takoma Park.

     Emily has completed a four year training program at the Institute of Body Psychotherapy in Silver Spring, MD with Elliot Greene and Barbara Goodrich-Dunn.

     From April of 2002 to August 2006 Emily took CranioSacral Therapy classes with the Upledger Institute, completing CranioSacral I and II, CranioSacral Therapy for Pediatrics and Somatoemotional Release I and II.  In January 2007 she began work as a teaching assistant with the Upledger Institute for Craniosacral Therapy I.

     Emily has also taken workshops in Zero Balancing, Sports Massage, Energy Work, Myofascial Release, among others.

     Before coming to Holistic Massage Training Institute, Emily taught classes in massage, grounding, the effects of bodywork on Art Expression, couples massage and movement classes.

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Kim Lange
 
Graduate of Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Education, 1993 
 
Graduate of Johns Hopkins University, M.S. School Administration, 2000
 
Graduate of Baltimore School of Massage, 2006
 
   
 

 

 

     Kim is a Nationally and State certified Massage Therapist. She received her training at the Baltimore School of Massage, and currently maintains a successful private practice in Hampden. Formerly a public school teacher, Kim entered the wellness profession in order to help people understand the connection between the body, mind, and spirit. Kim offers her clients therapeutic, relaxation, and prenatal massage using Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial techniques, all of which aid in the body’s ability to heal itself.
   
 

Mary Mulrow

 

Graduate of University of St. Francis, Illinois, B.A. Art/Therapeutic Recreation, 1973

 

Graduate of Loyola University of Chicago, B.S.N. Nursing, 1978

 

Graduate of Myotherapy Institute Research Center, 1995

 

Certificate in Mandala: Sacred & Healing Arts Teacher Training, 1999

 

 

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     Mary is a massage therapist and visionary artist practicing and teaching in the healing arts for more than 20 years. She currently practices massage therapy with an emphasis on neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, and stretching techniques to manage chronic pain and repetitive strain problems. Mary is also a student in the Zero Balancing certification program and continues to take numerous continuing education workshops.
 

 

 

     Mary practiced and taught rehabilitation nursing for 17 years and began practicing and teaching massage therapy in 1995. She was the lead instructor at the Mountain State School of Massage in Charleston, West Virginia for 5 ˝ years.

 

 
     
 
Greg Scelsi
 
Bachelor of Science Degree in Philosophy Towson University 1995
 
Graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage 2002
 
Personal Fitness Trainer from the National Strength Professionals 2006
 
 
   
 

 

 

     Greg began his journey into bodywork and became an active member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals in 2001. he is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage and taught, all parts of the curriculum, there for over 6 years. He was awarded Instructor of the Year in 2005. Prior to Greg's massage certification, he was practicing the musical arts and received his Bachelor's of Science Degree in Philosophy with a concentration in Eastern and Asian thought from Towson University in 1995.

     In 2006 Greg earned his certificate as a Personal Fitness Trainer through the NSPA. Besides a private practice, Greg has worked as a massage therapist for About Faces Day Spa, Quest Fitness and is currently the lead therapist at the Massage Envy clinic in Columbia MD. He specializes in Deep Tissue and Trigger Point techniques. Greg is fascinated by the body/mind connection and how bodywork enhances the communication between the two sides that make us dynamic balanced human beings. In the future, Greg plans to receive training in research techniques at the National Institute of Health in DC. "I believe that the more we document the scientific effects of massage on the body, we will discover even further and deeper health benefits."

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Don Schmitz
 
Graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage 1994
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 

 

 

     Don has been practicing massage since 1992. Upon graduation from the Baltimore School of Massage in 1994, Don stayed on as a faculty member and taught at BSM for over 15 years. Promoted to Education Manager in 2005, he was responsible for faculty support and student success. Throughout this time, he continued his practice working in various venues including massage support for Chiropractics and Personal Training. Don is ARC Certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, HIV & AIDS Instruction. Don's massage disciplines include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Hot Stone & Stretching Therapies. Positively impacting clients and students alike, on their respective journeys has always been a rewarding experience for Don.

 

 
 
 
 

Tanisia Smith

 

Graduate of Port Charlotte School of Massage, 2002

 

Graduate of Holistic Massage Training Institute, 2008

 

Graduate of Ashford University B.A. Organizational Management, 2008

 
   

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    Tanisia originally attended school at Port Charlotte School of Massage Therapy in 2002, and completed her massage therapy training and graduated from Holistic Massage Training Institute in 2008.  She has studied Myofascial therapy and meridian massage, and has learned multiple spa treatments. She is a Reiki Master in the Usui tradition, and offers a healing massage that is an Esalen-influenced blend of Swedish, deep tissue, and deep listening/intent.

 

 

 

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