Meet our Faculty
Level 1, Swedish Massage Course Instructors
Kathleen Lynn Mickey
Director, Senior Instructor, H.H.P., R.P.P., CAMTC #18289
Courses: Swedish Massage, Ethics, View her Level 2 Courses:
A Somatic Educator since 1986, Kathleen Mickey, is the director and head instructor of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. With dedication to excellence in education, she developed the holistic certificate programs that the school offers. Over the past 25 years, she has trained over 3,000 students in massage, bodywork, and holistic health. Her students have provided massage for over 12,000 clients in SBBTI’s student clinic. Her graduates are gainfully employed throughout the tri-counties, in all the major 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 Curriculum for Living, Leadership Santa Barbara. She currently maintains an active presence in the classroom, daily school operations and a private practice.
Courses: Swedish Massage, Ethics, View her Level 2 Courses:
A Somatic Educator since 1986, Kathleen Mickey, is the director and head instructor of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. With dedication to excellence in education, she developed the holistic certificate programs that the school offers. Over the past 25 years, she has trained over 3,000 students in massage, bodywork, and holistic health. Her students have provided massage for over 12,000 clients in SBBTI’s student clinic. Her graduates are gainfully employed throughout the tri-counties, in all the major 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 Curriculum for Living, Leadership Santa Barbara. She currently maintains an active presence in the classroom, daily school operations and a private practice.
Sonia Ross
Instructor, LMT
Course: Swedish Massage
A body worker since 2001, Sonia shares her expertise in anatomy and physiology, body mechanics, and physical endurance in the Swedish-Massage Practitioner Program. Sonia is a Licensed Massage Therapist and competitive cyclist. She is a record-breaking cyclist for Race Across America. She teaches competitive cyclists in training and continues to win national competitions. She received her therapist training through SBBTI. She maintains a private practice in sports and injury care in Santa Barbara.
Course: Swedish Massage
A body worker since 2001, Sonia shares her expertise in anatomy and physiology, body mechanics, and physical endurance in the Swedish-Massage Practitioner Program. Sonia is a Licensed Massage Therapist and competitive cyclist. She is a record-breaking cyclist for Race Across America. She teaches competitive cyclists in training and continues to win national competitions. She received her therapist training through SBBTI. She maintains a private practice in sports and injury care in Santa Barbara.
Level 2, Course Instructors
Nell Craig
Instructor, B.S., CAMTC #31924
Courses: Acupressure, Acupressure II, Substitute for Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Swedish Massage
Thai Chi and Health Instructor since 1998. Body worker, and Medical Qigong Practitioner. Nell Craig was introduced to acupressure and Chinese systems of healing eighteen years ago during her martial arts, Tai Chi and Qigong training. She has earned a second-degree black belt in Kyusho Jitsu Karate, the art of pressure point fighting. The requirements for this rank included an in depth study of TCM principles, acupressure points, related meridians, applications for healing, and restoring Qi flow in the body. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Arizona State University, and has worked in the community as a health educator, Tai Chi, Qigong instructor, and coach for weight management programs. Nell currently maintains a private Acupressure and Shiatsu practice.
Courses: Acupressure, Acupressure II, Substitute for Reflexology, Shiatsu, and Swedish Massage
Thai Chi and Health Instructor since 1998. Body worker, and Medical Qigong Practitioner. Nell Craig was introduced to acupressure and Chinese systems of healing eighteen years ago during her martial arts, Tai Chi and Qigong training. She has earned a second-degree black belt in Kyusho Jitsu Karate, the art of pressure point fighting. The requirements for this rank included an in depth study of TCM principles, acupressure points, related meridians, applications for healing, and restoring Qi flow in the body. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Arizona State University, and has worked in the community as a health educator, Tai Chi, Qigong instructor, and coach for weight management programs. Nell currently maintains a private Acupressure and Shiatsu practice.
John Harris
Senior Consultant, Author
A Somatic Educator since 1980, John is co-author of Fix Pain and co-creator of Barefoot Body works. He co-founded The Sports Massage Training Institute (first full-time sports massage school in the US) and TAFE in Australia adopted their sports protocol as part of a two-year professional level program. John’s unique and lively bodywork training style has taken him worldwide as workshop facilitator, therapist at the ’84 Olympics, and presenter for the CMTA, the Association for Humanistic Psychology and many professional schools and organizations.
A Somatic Educator since 1980, John is co-author of Fix Pain and co-creator of Barefoot Body works. He co-founded The Sports Massage Training Institute (first full-time sports massage school in the US) and TAFE in Australia adopted their sports protocol as part of a two-year professional level program. John’s unique and lively bodywork training style has taken him worldwide as workshop facilitator, therapist at the ’84 Olympics, and presenter for the CMTA, the Association for Humanistic Psychology and many professional schools and organizations.
Erick Hudson
Instructor
Courses: Barefoot/ Sports, Myofasclal Release I and II, Thai massage, Tui Na, Trigger Point
A Body worker since 2004, Erick is a graduate of SBBTI's 1000-hour Holistic Health Practitioner Program and has a private practice, Balance and Motion Therapeutic Bodywork, specializing in sports massage, trigger point and Asian bodywork. He has also worked in psychiatric nursing care in California state hospitals and for Santa Barbara County’s inpatient facility.
Courses: Barefoot/ Sports, Myofasclal Release I and II, Thai massage, Tui Na, Trigger Point
A Body worker since 2004, Erick is a graduate of SBBTI's 1000-hour Holistic Health Practitioner Program and has a private practice, Balance and Motion Therapeutic Bodywork, specializing in sports massage, trigger point and Asian bodywork. He has also worked in psychiatric nursing care in California state hospitals and for Santa Barbara County’s inpatient facility.
Matthew Jones
Instructor, HHP, MMQ
Courses: Medical Qigong, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral Lymphatic Drainage, 5 Element nutrition
Body worker since 1997.Medical Qigong Practitioner, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Muscle Physiology, Visceral Lymphatic Drainage, Five Elements Nutrition Matthew is a graduate of SBBTI’s 1000-hour program and of the International Institute of Medical Qigong’s Master’s Program and has served as an acupuncture apprentice & Herbal Pharmacist for Dr. Henry Han. He currently conducts a private practice in Medical Qigong and Herbal Medicine in Santa Barbara.
Courses: Medical Qigong, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral Lymphatic Drainage, 5 Element nutrition
Body worker since 1997.Medical Qigong Practitioner, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Muscle Physiology, Visceral Lymphatic Drainage, Five Elements Nutrition Matthew is a graduate of SBBTI’s 1000-hour program and of the International Institute of Medical Qigong’s Master’s Program and has served as an acupuncture apprentice & Herbal Pharmacist for Dr. Henry Han. He currently conducts a private practice in Medical Qigong and Herbal Medicine in Santa Barbara.
Emily Sanders
Instructor, CCH, CCN, CMT (CAMTC #46037)
Courses: Nutrition for Bodyworkers, Business Skills
Emily has been studying herbal medicine and holistic healing since 2009. 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 a Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) "Self Employment Training" course and has successfully launched her own private practice.
Courses: Nutrition for Bodyworkers, Business Skills
Emily has been studying herbal medicine and holistic healing since 2009. 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 a Women's Economic Ventures (WEV) "Self Employment Training" course and has successfully launched her own private practice.
Kathleen Mickey
Director, Senior Instructor, H.H.P., R.P.P., CAMTC #18289
Courses: Reflexology, Business Skills, Pregnancy, Shiatsu, Touch for Health, View her Level One Courses
A Somatic Educator since 1986, Kathleen Mickey, is the director and head instructor of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. With dedication to excellence in education, she developed the holistic certificate programs that the school offers. Over the past 25 years, she has trained over 3,000 students in massage, bodywork, and holistic health. Her students have provided massage for over 12,000 clients in SBBTI’s student clinics. Her graduates are gainfully employed throughout the tri-county area, in all the major 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 Curriculum for Living, Leadership Santa Barbara. She currently maintains an active presence in the classroom, daily school operations and a private practice.
Courses: Reflexology, Business Skills, Pregnancy, Shiatsu, Touch for Health, View her Level One Courses
A Somatic Educator since 1986, Kathleen Mickey, is the director and head instructor of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. With dedication to excellence in education, she developed the holistic certificate programs that the school offers. Over the past 25 years, she has trained over 3,000 students in massage, bodywork, and holistic health. Her students have provided massage for over 12,000 clients in SBBTI’s student clinics. Her graduates are gainfully employed throughout the tri-county area, in all the major 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 Curriculum for Living, Leadership Santa Barbara. She currently maintains an active presence in the classroom, daily school operations and a private practice.
Fleur Nelson
Instructor, Fleur Nelson, M.A., Ph.D, CAMTC# 41692
Courses: Hot Stone and Crystal Healing, Emotional Process, Polarity Therapy
Fleur’s Somatic training includes Diplomas in Holistic Therapy, and Somatic Psychotherapy, a Master’s degree in Integrative Counseling Psychology, and a Ph.D in Depth Psychology. Fleur has been practicing both holistic therapy and counseling for 15 years. She has extensive experience working the energy of natural stones and crystals as well as the somatic terrain of the body/mind.
Courses: Hot Stone and Crystal Healing, Emotional Process, Polarity Therapy
Fleur’s Somatic training includes Diplomas in Holistic Therapy, and Somatic Psychotherapy, a Master’s degree in Integrative Counseling Psychology, and a Ph.D in Depth Psychology. Fleur has been practicing both holistic therapy and counseling for 15 years. She has extensive experience working the energy of natural stones and crystals as well as the somatic terrain of the body/mind.
Sean Riehl
Instructor Sean Riehl, CAMTC #51021
Course: Myofacial Release & Orthopedic Massage
Bodyworker since 1990, Sean is the creative talent of Real Bodyworks. Real Bodyworks has produced over 40 bodywork videos, a dozen anatomy, phone apps, as well as Santa Barbara Massage Crème. His DVDs and phone apps are utilized as training tools in the classroom and in private practice by bodyworkers and medical students internationally. He has been a keynote speaker at AMTA conferences, and his work has been featured Lippincott and Wilkins training manuals. Sean is a graduate of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute and instructor since the early 90s. He maintains a private practice in Santa Barbara.
Course: Myofacial Release & Orthopedic Massage
Bodyworker since 1990, Sean is the creative talent of Real Bodyworks. Real Bodyworks has produced over 40 bodywork videos, a dozen anatomy, phone apps, as well as Santa Barbara Massage Crème. His DVDs and phone apps are utilized as training tools in the classroom and in private practice by bodyworkers and medical students internationally. He has been a keynote speaker at AMTA conferences, and his work has been featured Lippincott and Wilkins training manuals. Sean is a graduate of the Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute and instructor since the early 90s. He maintains a private practice in Santa Barbara.
Mary Sullivan
Instructor, Mary Sullivan, LAC, MFCC, RPP
Course: Pregnancy Massage
Mary Sullivan brings 34 years of body work practice to the classroom. She is a licensed Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist and Registered Polarity Practitioner as well as graduate from Pacifica Graduate Institute. 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. She has also had 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.
Course: Pregnancy Massage
Mary Sullivan brings 34 years of body work practice to the classroom. She is a licensed Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist and Registered Polarity Practitioner as well as graduate from Pacifica Graduate Institute. 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. She has also had 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.
Jordan Terry
Instructor, CAMTC #14568
Courses: Spa Deep Tissue, Craniosacral Therapy I, II
A Body worker since 2009, Jordan has acquired an Advanced Certification in NeuroKinetic Therapy and is embarking on a 2 year study of Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR) with Dr. Palomar. Raised with an understanding of healing touch, Jordan received his formal training at Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. With a bachelor's degree in architecture, he has a deep understanding of structure and flow. Jordan’s practice in Body-work includes several years of employment at Massage Envy, the Deep Tissue Massage Center, and now his own personal practice, Fundamental Body Therapy. Jordan has combined his diverse knowledge, intuition, and skill to create a unique and powerful blend of orthopedic massage.
Courses: Spa Deep Tissue, Craniosacral Therapy I, II
A Body worker since 2009, Jordan has acquired an Advanced Certification in NeuroKinetic Therapy and is embarking on a 2 year study of Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (P-DTR) with Dr. Palomar. Raised with an understanding of healing touch, Jordan received his formal training at Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute. With a bachelor's degree in architecture, he has a deep understanding of structure and flow. Jordan’s practice in Body-work includes several years of employment at Massage Envy, the Deep Tissue Massage Center, and now his own personal practice, Fundamental Body Therapy. Jordan has combined his diverse knowledge, intuition, and skill to create a unique and powerful blend of orthopedic massage.
