Meet our Faculty
Katie Mickey |
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Director, Instructor CAMTC #18289, HHP, RPP
Somatic Educator since 1986. Essential Oils, Ethics, Clinic Supervisor, Deep Tissue, Neuroendocrine Physiology/Pathology, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage
Owner, director and lead instructor of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy has trained thousands of students in massage therapy and bodywork. Katie has overseen tens of thousands of massages to the greater SBBTI community through SBBTI’s student clinic and community outreach. She has also provided training for Ojai Valley Spa, Valle Verde and Hospice of Santa Barbara. Her graduates are successfully practicing throughout the tri-counties in spas, physical therapy offices, corporate massage venues, and various private practices.
Kathleen's educational background includes: The Institute for Holistic Studies, The Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, The School of Intuitive Massage, The Body Therapy Institute, The International Institute of Reflexology, The Alive Polarity Foundation, The International Academy of Holodynamics, The Upledger Institute, The Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong, The Center for Nonviolent Communication, Access Consciousness, Landmark Education and Leadership Santa Barbara. In addition to her full schedule as Director and Instructor for SBBTI, Katie currently serves on the school advisory board to the California Massage Therapy Council and advisory board to Ophora Water Technologies.
Somatic Educator since 1986. Essential Oils, Ethics, Clinic Supervisor, Deep Tissue, Neuroendocrine Physiology/Pathology, Pregnancy, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish Massage
Owner, director and lead instructor of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy has trained thousands of students in massage therapy and bodywork. Katie has overseen tens of thousands of massages to the greater SBBTI community through SBBTI’s student clinic and community outreach. She has also provided training for Ojai Valley Spa, Valle Verde and Hospice of Santa Barbara. Her graduates are successfully practicing throughout the tri-counties in spas, physical therapy offices, corporate massage venues, and various private practices.
Kathleen's educational background includes: The Institute for Holistic Studies, The Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, The School of Intuitive Massage, The Body Therapy Institute, The International Institute of Reflexology, The Alive Polarity Foundation, The International Academy of Holodynamics, The Upledger Institute, The Integral Institute of Tai Chi and Qigong, The Center for Nonviolent Communication, Access Consciousness, Landmark Education and Leadership Santa Barbara. In addition to her full schedule as Director and Instructor for SBBTI, Katie currently serves on the school advisory board to the California Massage Therapy Council and advisory board to Ophora Water Technologies.
Brandon Cope
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Instructor, CMT, CPT
Courses: Deep Tissue, Muscle Physiology Pathology, Muscle Testing Bodyworker since 2012.Brandon is a graduate of SBBTI’s 550 program. Along with his certification in Personal Training, Brandon has also studied Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), for which he continues to co-lead the Santa Barbara NKT study group, host an NKT podcast and assist in the NKT seminars throughout California. As a lifelong athlete, Brandon understands kinesiology from a personal perspective, competing in SB’s league beach volleyball tournaments and runs multiple Tough Mudder’s each year. Brandon has worked at UCSB in their many programs including: the Athletic Performance Center, Workstrong Occupational Health and Wellness, Student Health and Supervising the Wellness and Fitness Institute and its Health Coach internship. He currently conducts a private practice in Orthopedic Massage and Deep Tissue. |
Rachel Douglas
Instructor, CAMTC #31899
Courses: Sports, Taping for Athletes and Injuries, Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Bodyworker since 2006. Instructor Since 2008. Rachael has extensive experience in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Post-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral Manipulation, Sports Massage, Athletic Taping and Deep Tissue. She conducts a Montecito private practice, networking with local Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Dentists, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Sports Medicine MD's and Deep Tissue Specialists.
Courses: Sports, Taping for Athletes and Injuries, Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Bodyworker since 2006. Instructor Since 2008. Rachael has extensive experience in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Post-Surgical Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral Manipulation, Sports Massage, Athletic Taping and Deep Tissue. She conducts a Montecito private practice, networking with local Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Dentists, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Sports Medicine MD's and Deep Tissue Specialists.
Nancy Drake
Instructor, HHP, MQT, CMT, CAMTC# 43669
Nancy began studying holistic therapies in 1990, she completed a 3 year Energy Healing program with two
graduates of Rosalyn Bruyer's Crucible program. Bodyworker since 1998, Nancy is a graduate of SBBTI’s 1000 hour Holistic Practitioner Program and has studied with various teachers including the late John Harris, Carolyn Thompson, Jordan Terry, Mary Sullivan and Nell La Blanc. She has mentored under Ventura chiropractor Dr. Sage, learning Spinal Mobilization in 2015. She is a 500 hour graduate of SBBTI’s Medical Qigong Therapist Program, and currently busy in her own private practice while apprenticing with Matthew Jones in advanced Medical Qigong therapy.
Nancy began studying holistic therapies in 1990, she completed a 3 year Energy Healing program with two
graduates of Rosalyn Bruyer's Crucible program. Bodyworker since 1998, Nancy is a graduate of SBBTI’s 1000 hour Holistic Practitioner Program and has studied with various teachers including the late John Harris, Carolyn Thompson, Jordan Terry, Mary Sullivan and Nell La Blanc. She has mentored under Ventura chiropractor Dr. Sage, learning Spinal Mobilization in 2015. She is a 500 hour graduate of SBBTI’s Medical Qigong Therapist Program, and currently busy in her own private practice while apprenticing with Matthew Jones in advanced Medical Qigong therapy.
Erick Hudson
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Instructor, LMT
Courses: Barefoot/ Sports, Trigger Point, Tui Na Bodyworker since 2008. Erick is a graduate of SBBTI's 1000-hour Holistic Health Practitioner Program and has a private practice specializing in sports massage, trigger point and Asian bodywork. As a true Renaissance man, he began his studies with a BS in Psychology and worked as a psychiatric nurse, staff trainer, and clients rights advocate in California mental health facilities from 1985 thru 2010 while developing his musical skills and being a guitar instructor from 1998 to the present. During his final week on earth, John Harris, our former and forever instructor extraordinaire and Erick’s mentor, called Erick “his legacy” to all of us. |
Emily Sanders
Instructor, CCH, CCN, CMT (CAMTC #46037)
Courses: Nutrition for Bodyworkers, Business Skills, Immune Physiology, Swedish Massage
Emily has been studying herbal medicine and holistic healing since 2009 and holds a successful private
practice. She is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist, with over 1200 hours of
training from the North American institute of Medical Herbalism. She is a graduate of the Santa Barbara
Body Therapy Institute's 550 hour Massage Therapist Program. In 2014, she completed Women's
Economic Ventures (WEV) "Self Employment Training" course.
Courses: Nutrition for Bodyworkers, Business Skills, Immune Physiology, Swedish Massage
Emily has been studying herbal medicine and holistic healing since 2009 and holds a successful private
practice. She is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and Certified Clinical Nutritionist, with over 1200 hours of
training from the North American institute of Medical Herbalism. She is a graduate of the Santa Barbara
Body Therapy Institute's 550 hour Massage Therapist Program. In 2014, she completed Women's
Economic Ventures (WEV) "Self Employment Training" course.
Steve Shepard
Instructor, CMT, Neural Palpation Therapist CAMTC #78790
After 30 years in communication and marketing in the tech sector, Steve, at the urging of his wife, began his training at the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute with a focus on neuromuscular therapy, intra-oral work, and TMJ dysfunction therapy. Since graduating from Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute, he has continued his education with a focus on TMJ dysfunction and training in intra-oral work: locally with his mentor Rachael Douglas, LMT and instructor Jordan Shane Terry, LMT, and at TMJ Mastery in London, ON with John W. Corry, RMT. More recently Steve has been certified as a Neural Palpation Therapist with Carolynn Thompson, D.N., LMT, Cranial and Spinal Specialist. Steve Shepard conducts a private practice in Montecito working with local dentists, chiropractors, and ENTs specializing in TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain. He is also teaming with Brandon Cope CMT, CPT to co-host a podcast focusing on the business of bodywork.
After 30 years in communication and marketing in the tech sector, Steve, at the urging of his wife, began his training at the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute with a focus on neuromuscular therapy, intra-oral work, and TMJ dysfunction therapy. Since graduating from Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute, he has continued his education with a focus on TMJ dysfunction and training in intra-oral work: locally with his mentor Rachael Douglas, LMT and instructor Jordan Shane Terry, LMT, and at TMJ Mastery in London, ON with John W. Corry, RMT. More recently Steve has been certified as a Neural Palpation Therapist with Carolynn Thompson, D.N., LMT, Cranial and Spinal Specialist. Steve Shepard conducts a private practice in Montecito working with local dentists, chiropractors, and ENTs specializing in TMJ dysfunction and orofacial pain. He is also teaming with Brandon Cope CMT, CPT to co-host a podcast focusing on the business of bodywork.
Mary Sullivan
Instructor, LAC, MFCC, RPP
Courses: Polarity, Cranial Sacral, Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy
Bodyworker since 1977. Her educational background includes the Alive Polarity Foundation, a Master’s
Degree in Counseling Psychology and a degree from the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine and
extensive training through the Hugh Milne Institute in Craniosacral Therapy. She maintains a busy private
practice as a licensed acupuncturist and bodyworker in Santa Barbara, Fresno and North Fork.
Courses: Polarity, Cranial Sacral, Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy
Bodyworker since 1977. Her educational background includes the Alive Polarity Foundation, a Master’s
Degree in Counseling Psychology and a degree from the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine and
extensive training through the Hugh Milne Institute in Craniosacral Therapy. She maintains a busy private
practice as a licensed acupuncturist and bodyworker in Santa Barbara, Fresno and North Fork.
Kathleen Vasta
CRT, AART, CNA, CAMTC #69315
Courses: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Nutrition
Bodyworker since 2016
Kathleen brings a rich teaching and medical background to the classroom. She has taught in the public school system for 16 years Junior and Senior High School, in Health Education, Biological Sciences and various subjects. She has also worked in the capacity of Xray tech within the Emergency Room, Surgery, Orthopedic and Outpatient Clinics. As a Medical Assistant and CNA she worked in the Hospital, Home Healthcare and Outpatient Clinics. In addition to her time in the classroom with students, she maintains a private practice within a retirement community and private clients.
Courses: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Nutrition
Bodyworker since 2016
Kathleen brings a rich teaching and medical background to the classroom. She has taught in the public school system for 16 years Junior and Senior High School, in Health Education, Biological Sciences and various subjects. She has also worked in the capacity of Xray tech within the Emergency Room, Surgery, Orthopedic and Outpatient Clinics. As a Medical Assistant and CNA she worked in the Hospital, Home Healthcare and Outpatient Clinics. In addition to her time in the classroom with students, she maintains a private practice within a retirement community and private clients.
Jennie Zaine
Instructor, CAMTC #67394
Courses: Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Clinic Supervisor
Conducting a bodywork practice since 2009. Jennie is a graduate of SBBTI's 1000hr HHP program. In her practice she offers listening through touch and mindful presence. Jennie imparts a deep respect for the being aspect of relating or engaging in the tissues within the bodywork session. Her presence is an ongoing support for the daily operations of the Institute much like fascia within the body, she brings cohesion and order to the space within.
Courses: Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Clinic Supervisor
Conducting a bodywork practice since 2009. Jennie is a graduate of SBBTI's 1000hr HHP program. In her practice she offers listening through touch and mindful presence. Jennie imparts a deep respect for the being aspect of relating or engaging in the tissues within the bodywork session. Her presence is an ongoing support for the daily operations of the Institute much like fascia within the body, she brings cohesion and order to the space within.
