Lakewood

 School

of

Therapeutic

Massage

Lakewood Staff

We are very proud of the staff and faculty at our school and we would like to share with you a bit more about each of these wonderful people. If it were not for their interest and dedication, Lakewood would not be the high quality institution that it has become.

     Nancy J. Levitt  RN  BSN

    School Director

     Nancy graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 1988, and from Massage Therapy School in 1992. She became the Director of Lakewood School in 1997 when the school was founded. Nancy developed the Anatomy curriculum and overseas the development of all curriculum at   the school. Her continued education has been in the area of Teaching and School Administration. Nancy has served on various committees and an Ethics workgroup for the  former AMTA Council of Schools, and on a task force for the National Certification Board. She has been and is currently involved in the legislative process for the licensure of Massage Therapists in Michigan.

      Tammy Ward  NCBTMB

      Instructor, Student Clinic  Supervisor

     Tammy received her Massage Therapy training at Lakewood School and was a Graduate Assistant at Lakewood for two years.  Tammy's training beyond her graduation in 2001 from Lakewood includes continuing education coursework in Cranial Sacral and Lymphatic Drainage work at the Upledger Institute. Polarity I & II from Polarity Institute of MI.

      Karen Sheldon RN NCBTMB

     Student Clinic Supervisor

     Karen received her Massage Therapy training at Lakewood School and was a graduate in the Class of June 1998. Karen owns and operates her own practice in Yale, MI – “Healing Hands.” Karen has taken additional training in the areas of Myofascial Release I, Polarity, Introductory Shiatsu, Acupressure Facials, Aromatherapy, and Mind Body Approaches. Additionally, Karen maintains her membership in AMTA.

    Gwen Bushey RMT BSMT

    Instructor, Management Consultant 

     Gwen has been practicing Massage Therapy since her graduation from Lakewood School of Therapeutic Massage in 1998. Gwen holds a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Massage Therapy from Siena Heights University with an emphasis on Business, Marketing and Ethics. She also holds Level I & II Myofascial credentials and Soft Tissue Release. Gwen has 2200 hours of Massage Therapy training and is a Registered Massage Therapist in Ontario, Canada.

        Carol Nye NCBTMB

        Instructor, Placement Coordinator

      Carol is a 2002 graduate of Lakewood School and has been practicing as a Massage Therapist ever since. She concentrates her applications in the areas of Swedish Massage, Therapeutic Technique, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone Therapy and is a certified Pre & Peri-natal Massage Therapist.  Carol also practices as a Professional Labor Assistant, utilizing her massage background and doula training she gained through the Association of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators (ALACE). She has a strong business background, with over fifteen years of practical experience and training.

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