Faculty

(Expanded biography information for the dean, department chairs and faculty is available by clicking on their names.)

Dean

Liben, Lucy, M.S., L.M.T.
Dean for Massage Therapy
New York Medical College, Anatomy & Cell Biology, M.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
University of Chicago, IL, Russian Language & Literature, B.A.

Department Chairs

Clinton, Ericka, L.M.T.
Chair, Clinical Studies Department
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Krueger, Ellen, M.S., L.M.T.
Chair, Professional Development and Ethics Department
Gestalt Association for Psychology, NY, Gestalt Therapy, Certified Practitioner
Iona College, NY, Family Counseling, M.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
University of Iowa, Dance/Studio Art, B.A.

Metzo, Vincent, M.A., L.M.T.
Chair, Western Sciences Department
Massage Therapy Diploma, Swedish Institute
New York University, NY, Physical Education/Sports, M.A.
New York University, NY, Drama, B.F.A.

Proctor, Mark, B.S., L.M.T.
Chair, Western Massage Department
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Ohashi Institute, NY, Shiatsu Certificate
University of New Hampshire, Business Administration, B.S.

Sommen, Pieter, M.S., L.Ac., L.M.T.
Chair, Eastern Studies Department
Swedish Institute Acupuncture Program, M.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Sommermann, Jennifer, B.S., L.M.T.
Chair, Business Practices Department
Muscular Therapy Institute, Certificate
Framingham State College, MA, Mathematics, B.S

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Alatriste, Michael, L.M.T.
American Reiki Master Assoc., Usui Shiki Ryoho,
 Certified Reiki Master Instructor
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Ohashi Institute, NY, Certification-Shiatsu Therapy

Alicia, Michael, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Advanced Shiatsu & Oriental Studies Certificate
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
University of Florida, Theatre, B.F.A.

Allen, Cathy, L.M.T.
Guild of Structural Integration, CO, Diploma in Structural Integration
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Altheim, Robert, L.M.T. (Senior Instructor)
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Queens College, NY, Chemistry & History, B.A.

Banasiak, Tom, L.M.T.
(A.O.B.T.A. Certified Instructor, N.C.C.A.O.M. Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy)
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Ohashi Institute, NY, Shiatsu Certificate
Villa Maria College, NY, Nutrition, A.A.

Beasley, Russ, L.M.T. (Senior Practitioner)
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
State University, Long Beach, CA, Asian History & Dance, B.A.

Bromberg, Jill, B.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy, A.O.S.
Clark University, Psychology, B.A.

Brown, Anthony, Esq., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Juilliard School, Acting Diploma
Florida State University, Acting, B.F.A.
Brooklyn Law School, J.D.

Cappels, Jaci, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Ohashi Institute, NY, Shiatsu Studies, Adv. Shiatsu Program

Carbonel, Simone, M.S., L. Ac., L.M.T.
University of Nice, Humanities, Diploma in Gen. Lit. Studies
Ohashi Institute, NY, Shiatsu Studies, Adv. Shiatsu Program
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy, A.O.S.
Tristate College of Acupuncture, NY, M.S.

Ceaser, Reggie, L.M.T.
(A.O.B.T.A. Certified Instructor, Senior Instructor, Senior Practitioner)
Center for Chinese Medicine, NY, Acupressure Certificate
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Shiatsu Education Center, NY, Shiatsu Teacher Certificate 

Chin, Paula, M.S., L.Ac., L.M.T.
(A.O.B.T.A. Certified Instructor, Senior Instructor)
Swedish Institute, Acupuncture Program, M.S.
Empire State College, NY, Dance & Chinese Health Care, B.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Comite, Stephen, M.D.
F.A.A.D. Consultant in Dermatology

Cooper, Juli, L.M.T.
New York University, NY, International Trauma Studies Certificate
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Jin Shin Do Foundation, Bodymind Acupressure Certificate
London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, Drama Certificate

D'Antoni, Anthony, D.C.

Dailey, Shannon, L.M.T.
American School for Energy Therapies, MA, Cranio Sacral Therapy, RCST
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Reed College, OR, Literature/Theatre, B.A.

Darnell, Meg, L.M.T.
(Director of Alumni Services)
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Day, Tammy, M.S., L.Ac.,L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Acupuncture Program, M.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
University of Texas, [Austin,], TX, Drama & Dance, B.F.A.

Della-Terza, Grazia, L.M.T.
Zero Balancing Association, NY, Zero Balancing Certificate
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Ohashi Institute, NY, Ohashiatsu Certificate
SUNY Purchase, NY, Dance, B.F.A.

Demry, Eric, M.S., L.Ac., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Acupuncture Program, M.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

DiLandro, Anthony, Ed. D.
City University, L.A., Education, Ed.D.
Fordham University, NY, Education, M.S.
College of New Rochelle, NY, Psychology, B.A.

Eckstein, Shelley, M.S.W., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Hunter College, NY, Clinical Social Work, M.S.W.
Union College, Biology/Psychology, B.S.

Forster, Jack, M.S., L.Ac., L.M.T.
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, NY, (Traditional) Oriental Medicine, M.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Bennington College, VT, Art/Philosophy, B.A.

Frazee, Brian, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy, A.O.S.
Loyola College, MD, International Business, B.B.A.

Gartland, Sara, B.F.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy, A.O.S.
Wright State University, OH, Dance, B.F.A.

Geismar, Aviva, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
New York University, NY, Dance, B.F.A.

Geyer, Maya, B.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Washington University, MO, Performing Arts, B.A.

Houlinhan, Sharon, B.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Hunter College, NY, Geology/Geography, B.A.
Ohashi Institute, NY, Shiatsu Certificate
Dr. Vodder Manual Lymph Drainage Certificate

Jacobs, Elizabeth, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Katomski, John, B.S., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Cornell University, NY, Biology, B.S.

Keast, Alix, B.A., L.M.T.
(A.O.B.T.A. Certified Instructor, N.C.C.A.O.M. Diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy)
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Ohashi Institute, NY, Shiatsu Certificate
Wells College, NY, French Literature, B.A.

Keeler, Dana , M.S.W., L.M.T.
Florida School of Massage, Sports Massage Certificate
Florida School of Massage, Massage & Hydrotherapy Certificate
Hunter College, NY, Social Work, M.S.W.
University of Wisconsin, Dance Therapy, B.A.

Kienzle,Craig, A.O.S., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy, A.O.S.

Lee, Lohk Min, B.A., L.M.T.

Lowe, Denise, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Mele, Dante, B.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Rhode Island College, Communication & Theatre, B.A.

Messing, Caren, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
SUNY Purchase, NY, Liberal Arts, B.A.

Nardi, Nurit, L.M.T.
Westbrook University, Transpersonal Psychology, M.A.
Empire State College, Interdisciplinary, B.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Nealon, Jim, EMT Consultant
Pace University/Lenox Hill Hospital, NY, Physician Assistant, B.S.
New York City EMS Academy, Paramedic, NYS EMT 4
New York University, NY, Journalism, B.A.

Norman, Judith Levinrad, B.S., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Binghamton University, MA, Applied Social Sciences, B.S.

Patrick, Jim, M.S., L.Ac., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Acupuncture Program, M.S.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
State University of New York, Fredonia, NY, Performance, B.F.A.

Pegg, Charles, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Quiroz, Olivia, B.S., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy, A.O.S.
Northeastern University, MA, Business Administration, B.S.

Rahner, William, B.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Queens College, Computer Science, B.A.

Richter, Mary, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Strenta, Janine, M.S., L.Ac., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Acupuncture Program, M.S.
New York University, NY, Special Education, M.A.
Brooklyn College, NY, Philosophy, B.A.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Taylor, Carrie, R.M.T.
West Coast College of Massage Therapy, Canada,
Massage Therapy Diploma
UBC-Okanagan University College, Kelowna B.C., Canada, Sciences, B.S.

Thompson, Jill. M.Div., L.M.T.
(Director of Student Support Services, Senior Instructor)
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Union Theological Seminary, NY, Master of Divinity
Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia, History of Religion, B.A.

Van Meines, Niamh, M.S., N.P., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Columbia University, School of Nursing, NY, M.S. (Subspecialty in Oncology & Integrative Therapies)
St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland, Nursing, B.S.N. Diploma

Volinsky, Robert, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Rutgers University, NJ, Journalism, B.A.

Vorwaller, Claudia, B.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy, A.O.S.
University of Utah, Theater/Dance, B.A.

Ward, Susan, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Florida State University, Theatre, B.F.A.
Miami Dade Community College, FL, Liberal Arts/Theatre, A.A.

Widdowson, Fraser, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma

Willberg, Kriota, B.A., L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Northeastern University, MA, Dance/Choreography, B.A.

Williams, Gary Lee, L.M.T.
Swedish Institute, Massage Therapy Diploma
Center for Media Arts, NY, Television Production Engineering Certificate

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