School of Body Therapies

Instructors at the School of Body Therapies

	Elliot Abhau earned her BA at Hollins College in Roanoke, Va. and her MA from the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg School of Communications. She graduated the Baltimore School of Massage in 1987 and became Nationally Certified in 1992. A Zero Balancing practitioner since 1994, she received her Zero Balancing instructor's certificate in 1996. Elliot is also an Equine Massage Therapy instructor. She resides in Annapolis, MD.
	Dr. Gerald Agasar received his BS in Human Biology and his DC degrees from National College of Chiropractic in Illinois. In private practice in Newtown, PA since 1982, Gerry has nearly completed his post graduate studies in the Chiropractic Orthopedics Board Certification Program and is a member of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Society, the Pennsylvania Academy of Chiropractic Physicians and the American Chiropractic Association.
	Dr. Richard L. Berkowitz- A graduate of Life Chiropractic College and member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Rich completed his undergraduate degree at Ithaca College and has a master's degree in Sports Health Science in addition to his chiropractic degree. He is pursuing his board certification in Chiropractic Orthopedics. Rich has also taken many post-graduate seminar courses in Trigger Point Therapy.
	Bonnie Callahan graduated Brigham Young University with a teaching certification in French, instructing in foreign languages for more than 14 years in Utah and Pennsylvania. Trained in Martial Arts, Bonnie holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do Karate and Hapkido. She received her formal training in Feng Shui from the Western School of Feng Shui in Solana Beach, California and works with residential, real estate and small business clients.
	Nancy Colyar is a certified Shiatsu therapist having trained at the International School of Shiatsu in Doylestown, PA where she continues her advanced studies. She is also a certified Kundalini and Hatha Yoga instructor having received certification from the Meditation Institute in Yardley, PA. She practices Shiatsu at the Body Therapies Center in Langhorne, PA.
	Pam Hodgkinson is a graduate of the School of Body Therapies, earning her diploma in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She sharpened her skills as an instructor while serving in the United States Navy as a Dental Technician, teaching new recruits dental hygiene and as an instructor for the District Court in Bristol, PA.
	Tom Loveless, MSN, CRNP is a Doctoral Candidate working on his PhD from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. He is also a Certified Registered Adult Nurse Practitioner specializing in HIV care and Infectious Disease. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University College of Graduate Studies with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and a Master of Science degree in Nursing. He holds a Post-Masters Certification in Nursing Education & Curriculum Design. He is a full-time faculty member at the Thomas Jefferson University - Jefferson School of Nursing, and serves as the Director of Clinical Skills and Simulation. He maintains his clinical practice and sees patients 20 hours per week in North East Philadelphia. He is a member of the Association for Nurses in AIDS Care, The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honors Society.
	Carol A. Dunn May, R. N. is a certified Infant Massage Instructor. She received her training through the International Association of Infant Massage Instructors. She completed her nursing education at Women's Medical College and has over 27 years experience in Labor and Delivery and High Risk Maternal Care. She trained as a Childbirth Educator through the Childbirth Education Association. Carol is a Reiki Master, an Advanced ThetaHealing Practitioner and is also educated in CranioSacral Therapy, Foot Reflexology, Touch for Health and Therapeutic Touch.
	Amanda Catrombon has played a variety of sports and currently enjoys running, martial arts and other physical activities. Her enjoyment for activity led her to study exercise and its effect on the human body. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, PA. She is employed at a corporate fitness center, assisting employees with training programs, fitness assessments, and education regarding health and wellness. Massage therapy has offered a great enhancement to her previous education and comprehension of wellness, physically and mentally, since the two fields are very complimentary.
	Shawn Mossell started his studies in the field of Bioengineering with Dr. Samuel Hockings in 1976. In 1987 this work was taken over by Dr. Lamar Rosquist who changed the name to Spinal Touch. Rosquist awarded Shawn a teaching partnership in 1987. Shawn graduated with honors from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and went on to study massage therapy in India and Switzerland. He now teaches in nine states and three countries and is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association.
	Kathy Perniciaro has her own practice, Integrative Therapies, in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, which she established in 1998. After receiving her diploma from the School of Body Therapies, she became certified in Trauma Touch Therapy having received her training at the Colorado School of Healing Arts, Inc. She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and is the creator of the "Therapy to Enchance Education" program, which brings therapeutic massage to educators and students alike.
	Dr. Jay Schnitzer is a graduate of The Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and served his residency in The United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Clinical Professor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Temple University and was named as a "Distinguished Alumni" of The University in 2008. He is dual Board Certified in Podiatric Surgery and Podiatric Orthopedics. He is an active surgical staff member at Saint Mary Hospital, Langhorne and at Aria Hospital in Bucks County where he is active in residency education and is a member of the residency genesis and selection committee. He is on The Executive Board of Temple University and is Vice President of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine Alumni Executive Board. He lives in Bucks County with his wife and two children.
	Jeanne Swain earned both a BA and BS degree from Cedar Crest College and her Masters in Taxation from Villanova University. While working in her accounting practice in Bucks County, she discovered that many of her clients came to her for the holistic nature of her practice as well as her accounting expertise. As a result, Jeanne went on to further studies regarding the psychology of money, Therapeutic Touch, Personal Totem Poles, and is a Fourth Level Apprentice in Phoenix Vibrational Healing techniques. Jeanne is also a master dowser.
	Lynn Wass is a licensed and Board Certified Doctor of Naturopathy and a graduate of the School of Body Therapies. She holds a BS degree in Petroleum Technology and worked in the petroleum industry as an Industrial Hygienist and instructor for Health, Safety and Accident Prevention. She is currently the director of Alternative Health Associates in New Jersey and is a member of the American Alternative Medical Association and the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
	Ann Waters received her Bachelor degree in Behavioral Science from Lesley College and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Goddard College in Plainfield, VT. Ann is a Doctor of Naturopathy, having graduated Clayton School of Natural Healing, a Reiki Master, a One Brain Facilitator and is a Registered Hypnotherapist.
	Wendy White is a Nationally Certified massage therapist and owner of Hands On Therapeutic Massage in Langhorne, PA. She is a graduate of the Herbal Therapeutics Institute in Washington, NJ and earned her diploma in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork from the School of Body Therapies.