Instructors

Leigh Abraham, BA, HHP, attended Old Dominion University in Virginia where she graduated with a Bachelors degree in English. Ms. Abraham started her studies at IPSB in 1996 and quickly found herself submerged in the massage industry. Ms. Abraham has held a private practice in Orange County since 1997 where she practices Reiki, Somato Emotional Integration, CrainoSacral Therapy, and Pranic Healing. Her passions include bodymind integration, ceramics, poetry, somato emotional processing, writing, and practicing bodywork. Ms. Abraham can be reached at labraham@ipsb.edu.

Mark Adams, AS, HHP, graduated from IPSB with an Associate of Science degree in 1995. Mr. Adams is a primary instructor in Essentials of Massage and Bodywork and Circulatory Massage Applications in Contemporary Methods A. He also created and teaches Touch 101, IPSB’s massage workshop for the non-professional. Mr. Adams can be reached at madams@ipsb.edu.

Faiza Al-Turki, AS, HHP, has a Bachelor Degree in Psychology and an Associate of Science degree in Holistic Health. She started at IPSB in 1999 and has been there ever since. She currently teaches in the Essentials of Massage and Bodywork and Contemporary Methods classes. She is also involved with the Way of the Healer classes and coordinates faculty scheduling for the Essentials and Contemporary Methods classes. In her practice, Ms. Al-Turki uses an eclectic combination of energy work including Cranial Sacral and Shamanic healing with a variety of mainstream modalities including deep tissue, NMT and circulatory to facilitate her client’s healing goals. Ms. Al-Turki can be reached at fal-turki@ipsb.edu.

Ron Arbel, AS, HHP, started his journey at IPSB in 1998. With over 1700 hours he is a primary teacher in Structural Integration and Anatomy. Mr. Arbel maintains a private practice focused on Structural Integration and human movement potential. Mr. Arbel is one of 12 certified Rossiter instructors in the country and is a board certified Structural Integrator. Mr. Arbel can be reached at rarbel@ipsb.edu.

Jack Baker, BA, MA, HHP, holds a Master’s degree in Somatic Education from IPSB, a Bachelor’s in English from UCSB, and has completed over 1,500 hours of training in Massage and Bodywork at IPSB. He began teaching at IPSB in 1990 and is a primary instructor for Neuromuscular Therapy, Anatomy, Dialogue Methods, and Dynamics of Personal Learning – Intro. Mr. Baker can be reached at jbaker@ipsb.edu.

Byron Barth, L.Ac., Dipl.OM, MSTOM, HHP, is a practicing Zen Shiatsu therapist and licensed Acupuncturist. He has been instructing Zen Shiatsu for over a decade. Mr. Barth is also nationally certified in Chinese herbology, acupuncture, oriental medicine (NCCAOM), massage therapy (NCBTMB) and is a Holistic Health Practitioner. Mr. Barth can be reached at bbarth@ipsb.edu.

Barbara Clark, BS, MA, HHP, is a Taoist Priest and holds a Master’s in Somatic Education from IPSB, a Bachelor’s in Accounting and Business from Metropolitan State College in Denver, Colorado, and is a Holistic Health Practitioner of Asian Arts with well over 2,000 hours of bodywork training. Ms. Clark began teaching business classes and then developed Jin Shin Acutouch, which she has taught since 1978, and has written several books on the subject, including Jin Shin Acutouch for Others. Ms. Clark can be reached at bclark@ipsb.edu.

Leora Cooper, B.A., holds a Bachelor’s degree from CSULB with an Interior Design emphasis. She specializes in the Nia Technique, which she’s practiced since 2002, and in 2008 completed the Nia curriculum and Black Belt training. Ms. Cooper is inspired to teach Nia in public, private and corporate settings to share her play and passion for the body and body-mind-connected awareness. Ms. Cooper can be reached at lcooper@ipsb.edu.

Kristina Eberle, HHP, is a licensed Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in Traditional Thailand Massage. She began her bodywork training at IPSB in 1991 and studied Thai Massage with Dr. Richard Gold. She has a private practice and teaches Thai Massage and Yoga at various venues. Ms. Eberle is also an approved instructor by the Thai Healing Alliance International. Ms. Eberle can be reached at keberle@ipsb.edu.

John Economos, Ph.D., HHP, GCFT, is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher, a member of the International Association of Structural Integrators, certified in the Traditional Medical Massage of Thailand, has studied Tui Na and Chi Gung in Beijing, China and served on the staff of the Gero-Psychiatric Ward of Mission Bay Hospital. He maintains a private practice in Somatic Education and is Adjunct Professor in the Business School at the University of Redlands. Mr. Economos can be reached at jeconomos@ipsb.edu.

Marjeanne Estes, AA, BS, HHP, holds an Associate’s degree in Combined Methods from IPSB, and a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Ms. Estes teaches Deep Tissue Sculpting and Anatomy. She has a growing practice specializing in deep tissue sculpting, pregnancy massage and somato-emotional integration. Ms. Estes can be reached at mestes@ipsb.edu.

Duffy Fainer, attended IPSB and is a practitioner of Yang and Chen Styles of Tai Chi. Mr. Fainer has been practicing Psychoclisthen- ics as a participant in the Arica Institute and its trainings since 1975. Mr. Fainer can be reached at dfainer@ipsb.edu.

Aimee Freeman, AS, HHP, first attended IPSB as an Essentials student in 1994. She started her massage practice working as an injury-based massage therapist for the Naval Special Forces Unit in 1995 and has since been running her own full-time private practice in Coronado, California. Ms. Freeman specializes in Circulatory Massage Applications, Injury based modalities such as Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage, along with CrainoSacral Therapy and Somato-Emotional Integration. She began teaching at IPSB in 2002 and teaches within the Essentials Program as well as, Contemporary Methods A and the Touch 101 seminars. Ms. Freeman can be reached at afreeman@ipsb.edu.

Shari Grayson, BA, MBA, HHP, has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UCLA and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego. She has also completed the Holistic Health Practitioner program at IPSB. She began teaching at IPSB in 1994 and currently teaches Essentials of Massage & Bodywork, Clinical Applications, Creating a Professional Practice, Seated Massage, and Pregnancy Massage. She is Faculty Coordinator for the Massage Therapy and Holistic Health Practitioner programs, and leads the teacher training program. Her private practice focuses on corporate chair massage at several local companies and working with pregnant clients. She offers an eclectic blend of massage styles. Ms. Grayson can be reached at sgrayson@ipsb.edu.

Richard Gold, Ph.D., L.Ac., has been practicing Asian Healing Arts since his 1978 graduation from the New England School of Acupuncture, and has been a licensed acupuncturist since 1983. Dr. Gold has been teaching at IPSB since 1980 and has done advanced studies in China (1980), Japan (1986) and Thailand (1988, 1989, 1992). Dr. Gold is the author of the book, ‘Thai Massage: A Traditional Medical Technique” first published in 1988 by Churchill Livingstone and with a 2nd edition published in 2007. He is also an approved instructor by the Thai Healing Alliance International. Mr. Gold can be reached at rgold@ipsb.edu.

Calvin H. Iona, AS, BA, received his Associate’s degree in Police Science and Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Police Science. Mr. Iona joined IPSB as a part-time student in 1992 and, upon completion of his military career, became a full-time student in 1996 where he completed specialized studies in sports massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Seitai Shiatsu, and Traditional Thailand Massage. He also completed a specialized study of Tui Na at the Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego and at IPSB. In 1997, Mr. Iona completed the Teacher Training program and currently is an assistant teacher in the Essentials, Contemporary Methods, and Asian Healing Arts programs. Mr. Iona can be reached at ciona@ipsb.edu.

Elizabeth Jacobowitz, MA, HHP, holds a Master’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy from the European Graduate School, as well as a Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science from Syracuse University. She studied massage and bodywork at IPSB, accumulating more than 1,200 hours of training and specialization in Sports Massage, Sensory Repatterning, Relational Somatics, and Somato-emotional Integration. Ms. Jacobowitz teaches classes in introductory bodywork, integrative somatics, and self-care for helping profes- sionals. She is fascinated with the mind-body connection and the awakening of self that is possible through bodywork and the arts. Ms. Jacobowitz can be reached at ejacobowitz@ipsb.edu.

Janis Johnson, BA, MA, HHP, holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Bachelor’s degree in History and Theater. She is also certified in Expressive Arts Therapy. Ms. Johnson has been teaching at the university level since 1975. She has taught at Indiana University and University of California at San Diego. At IPSB, she teaches Deep Tissue Sculpting, The Moving Soma, Jin Shin Acut- ouch, Advanced Deep Tissue Techniques and various seminars. Her practice focuses on injury recovery and release of chronic ten- sion using Deep Tissue Sculpting and Jin Shin Acutouch. Ms. Johnson can be reached at jjohnson@ipsb.edu.

Melissa Jones, BS, HHP, is a licensed esthetician, a graduate from Florida International University, and completed IPSB’s 1,000-hour program. Ms. Jones teaches Stress Relieving Face, Hands, and Feet at IPSB, and Yoga and Pilates at various health clubs. Ms. Jones can be reached at mjones@ipsb.edu.

Skip Kanester, AS, HHP, has been teaching at IPSB since 1990. He is presently the faculty coordinator of the Asian Healing Arts path and is a primary instructor of Tuina, Seitai Shiatsu, and Aromatherapy. He has trained in Tuina with Dr. Xue Yin Xian and Professor Huang Jin Huai of Beijing and has worked and studied with Bill Helm, one of the leading authorities on Tuina massage in this country, since 1989. Mr. Kanester received his certification in Seitai Shiatsu from Dr. Richard Gold in 1989 and was certified as an instructor of traditional Thai massage through the Buntautuk Traditional Hospital, Chaing Mai, Thailand in 1991. In 2003, Mr. Kanester was certified by the Taoist Sanctuary in San Diego to teach Tuina massage to all levels of students. Mr. Kanester can be reached at skanester@ipsb.edu.

Clark Korb, HHP, MEng, BSEE, came to IPSB after leaving the corporate world working as an electrical engineer. He now enjoys a value-aligned career as an entrepreneur, professional networker, educator, and holistic health practitioner. His primary intention in each of these roles is to propagate a prosperity consciousness for the healing and betterment of other practitioners, clients, and society as whole. Mr. Korb can be reached at ckorb@ipsb.edu.

Stephen Leffler, BS, HHP, began his studies at IPSB after several years of public school teaching. Much of his practice involves people with HIV/AIDS, using mostly Neuromuscular Therapy and Tuina. At IPSB, Mr. Leffler is a continuing student and an instructor of Physiology/Pathology and Applied Studies. Mr. Leffler can be reached at sleffler@ipsb.edu.

Osi Livni, HHP, LMT, AOBTA-CI, is a graduate of the Bio Energetic School of Massage in Israel; the Clayton School of Natural Healing, and the Mueller College of Holistic Studies. She was trained in Oriental Medicine, Acupressure, and Chi-Nei-Tsang through San Francisco State University and the Healing Tao Center of Mantak Chia in New York. After receiving her license in 1985, Ms. Livni founded SOUL-GATE-HEALING, a private practice combining CNT Internal Organ Healing with Qi-Gong, Bio-Energetic systems, Synergistic Acupressure Massage, Soul Transformation-Spiritual coaching. As well as classical Swedish Massage, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki, Nutrition & Herbal guidance, Ms. Livni also teaches Chi-Nei-Tsang and Essentials of Oriental Theory at IPSB. Ms. Livni can be reached at olivni@ipsb.edu.

Cara Lockwood, AS, HHP, NCBTMB-CMT, is a graduate of IPSB. Ms. Lockwood currently is an assistant instructor in the Essentials of Massage and Bodywork course, CranioSacral Therapy I and II, and a continuity coordinator in Contemporary Methods A. Ms. Lockwood’s private practice is primarily focused in CranioSacral Therapy and integrates it with Neuromuscular Therapy and Deep Tissue sculpting. Ms. Lockwood can be reached at clockwood@ipsb.edu.

Michelle Lomelin, AA, has been a massage therapist since 1994 and teaches Basic Lomilomi at IPSB. Ms. Lomelin spent six months learning Auntie Margaret’s style of Lomilomi, while living in Oahu. She has an active massage practice in San Diego. Ms. Lomelin can be reached at mlomelin@ipsb.edu.

Edward W. Maupin, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and board certified Structural Integrator who has practiced the Rolf Method of Structural Integration since 1968. A resident of the Esalen Institute in Big Sur from 1966-1970, he worked personally with such masters as Ida Rolf, Fritz Perls, Mary Whitehouse and others. He has studied the methods of the Arica Institute since 1970. President of IPSB from 1977-2001, he is now, upon occasion, President-Emeritus. Dr. Maupin has authored a number of books, including Body Epiphany and A Dynamic Relation to Gravity, a manual of Rolf Structural Integration. Dr. Maupin can be reached at emaupin@ipsb.edu.

Majid Mokhbery, BS, MS, HHP, has completed over 1,400 hours of Somatic Training in Massage and Bodywork at IPSB. He maintains a private practice that focuses primarily on Oriental bodywork methods. Mr. Mokhbery can be reached at mmokhbery@ipsb.edu.

Maya Montoya, CMT, began her studies at IPSB in 2005, and has accumulated over 1,200 hours of training specializing in Traditional Thailand Massage. She has a private practice and teaches in all of the Thai Massage classes at IPSB. Her passion for Thai Massage led her to become a yoga instructor, and she currently teaches yoga at various studios in San Diego. Ms. Montoya can be reached at mmontoya@ipsb.edu.

Tammy Morgan, BA, MT, received her Bachelors degree in English with an emphasis in British Literature at SDSU. She began her studies at IPSB in 1997, where she soon found her passion for massage and bodywork within the Circulatory Massage and Deep Tissue Sculpting modalities. Ms. Morgan currently teaches within the Essentials course, which allows her to share her passion for bodywork with students, while keeping her grounded and in beginner’s mind. Ms. Morgan can be reached at tmorgan@ipsb.edu.

Joanne Odenthal, Ph.D., received her Doctorate in Education from Claremont Graduate School. She began her career as a media specialist and teacher and has taught research to students of all ages. She has a passion for plants and has studied both aromatherapy and herbology for the past 20 years. Dr. Odenthal has taught at IPSB since 1997. Dr. Odenthal can be reached at jodenthal@ipsb.edu.

Chris Okuma, BA, HHP, NCBTMB, graduated from UCSD with a BA in Visual Arts and received an AA in Combined Methods from IPSB with over 2,000 hours of training. She continues to study with the Upledger Institute in both Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) and SER, and is currently participating in an Adv. CST study group. She is a Reiki Master, a primary instructor in Somatic Assimilation, and CranioSacral Therapy I and II. Her private practice continues to evolve with a creative focus in CranioSacral and Somato-Emotional Integrative therapies and also utilizes energy balancing techniques. Ms. Okuma can be reached at cokuma@ipsb.edu.

Michael Orr, MSNE, CKYT, graduated from Purdue University in 1989 with a Master’s in Nuclear Engineering. After spending six years designing nuclear reactors for Navy submarines, Mr. Orr became a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and studied Anatomy, Physiology, & Somatics at Ohio State University while working on a PhD in Radiation Therapy. While at OSU, Mr. Orr studied CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute and Cathy Pliscof. Mr. Orr currently teaches Math at Grossmont College along with Mathematics for Bodyworkers at IPSB. Mr. Orr can be reached at morr@ipsb.edu.

Carole Osborne, BA, HHP, is one of the original founders of IPSB. She is author of Deep Tissue Sculpting (1991,2002) and Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy (1998), and she recently contributed to the upcoming book, Teaching Massage Therapy. She began her private practice in 1974 and continues to focus on maternity and other women’s issues and on somato-emotional integration. Her certification workshop, “Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy”, is an internationally recognized program. At IPSB, Ms. Osborne is a primary teacher of Passive Joint/Deep Tissue Blends, Pregnancy Massage Introduction and Somato-emotional Integration specializa- tion. Ms. Osborne was the recipient of the 2008 AMTA National Teacher of the Year award. Ms. Osborne can be reached at cosborne@ipsb.edu.

Kathy Padecky, HHP, Aromatherapist, Certified Biofeedback Specialist (CBS), began working in the holistic health field in 1981 and teaches various massage modalities, aromatherapy, reflexology, spa techniques, heated stone, hydrotherapy, Raindrop Technique ©, aromatherapy and aura-imaging, plus healing with crystals and essential oils. Ms. Padecky is a CBS and received her aromatherapy training at American College of Healthcare Sciences in Oregon. Ms. Padecky can be reached at kpadecky@ipsb.edu.

Diana Panara, MSW, HHP, NCBTMB, is an IPSB graduate and holds a master’s degree from Tulane University. A somatic practitioner since 1974, she began teaching with IPSB in 1980. She remains enchanted with the Essentials course, and also teaches at the specialization level. The Way of the Healer introduces her work, and the specialization Relational Somatics gives an in depth exploration of this particular weave of somatic technique and spiritual psychology. Ms. Panara also offers supervision to developing and practicing bodyworkers and is working to rebuild New Orleans, one body at a time. Ms. Panara can be reached at dpanara@ipsb.edu.

Andrea Peinado, BA, HHP, graduated from SDSU in 1997 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a minor in U.S. History. In 2000, she began her studies in massage and has over 1,000 hours of training from IPSB and Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Her specialization is Neuromuscular Therapy, and she has an eclectic private practice focusing on stress reduction, injury recovery, and pain relief. Ms. Peinado is a primary instructor in Contemporary Methods and Essentials in Massage & Bodywork. Ms. Peinado can be reached at apeinado@ipsb.edu.

Charlene Penner, M.D., graduated with a Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan in 1976. Since then, she has studied nutrition and many forms of movement and massage therapy, which she currently practices. She also creates and performs Butoh Ritual Dance and Contact Improvisation. For Dr. Penner, daily living habits of eating, rest, posture, exercise, and chemical product usage are at the root of many illnesses in America. She brings years of exploring “health as a total living concept” to her teachings of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology. Dr. Penner can be reached at cpenner@ipsb.edu.

Teri Polley-Michea, MA, RN, HHP, started her healing career as a registered nurse in 1977. In 1992, she graduated from massage school and has had a private practice since. She blends her high tech education with her hands on therapy to create a unique bodywork experience. Ms. Polley-Michea has taught at IPSB since 2002, first teaching The Hospice Experience, then developing and teaching Massage Therapy for People with Cancer. Ms. Polley-Michea feels blessed to be part of the teaching team at IPSB. Ms. Polley-Michea can be reached at tpolley-michea@ipsb.edu.

Jessica Radulovich, BFA, HHP, is a Holistic Health Practitioner and Board Certified Structural Integrator CM. Ms. Radulovich maintains a Somatic Bodywork practice in North San Diego County. Ms. Radulovich studied Structural Integration with Dr. Ed Maupin, and teaches Structural Integration with Dr. Maupin at IPSB. Her work supports the unfolding of our boundless being through an expansionally balanced body.    She is also a graduate of the Pathwork Transformation Program. Since 1994 she has been practicing and teaching Somatic Movement, including Yoga, Authentic Movement and Postmodern Dance. This experience infuses Ms. Radulovich’s sessions and teaching with a thorough understanding of movement and its meanings for the self. Ms. Radulovich can be reached at jradulovich@ipsb.edu.

Peggy Reynolds-Olsen, HHP, RCST, has been practicing and teaching in the healing arts with in the San Diego area for the past 14 years working with infants, children and adults. She specializes in early developmental trauma and attachment and bonding issues. She integrates Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Pre-and Perinatal Psychology to facilitate the process of trauma resolution for individuals as well as family dynamics. She is a licensed Holistic Health Practitioner and Registered Craniosacral Therapist RCST® and is an approved teacher with the Craniosacral Therapy Association of North America. Ms. Reynolds-Olsen can be reached at polsen@ipsb.edu.

Rhonda-Grace Sandhu, AS, HHP, has had the privilege to study with a wide variety of practitioners including Homeopathic Doctors, Acupuncturists, Chiropractors, Mid-Wives, Psychologists, Shamans and Medicine people of Indigenous cultures since 1995. With a background in Marketing Communications and Professional Photography, she is fascinated by perception and the shifts of perception possible within the healing arts. Ms. Sandhu currently teaches Client Centered Communications, Intro to Neuromuscular Therapy and assists classes in Somatic Psychology. Ms. Sandhu can be reached at rsandhu@ipsb.edu.

Joel Sheposh, BA, LMT, has been a massage therapist since 1993, graduating from IPSB with a specialization in Asian Healing Arts. Today, he splits his time between Thailand and the United States. Mr. Sheposh developed Table ThaiTM Massage and, since 1998, has taught classes in the Thai Healing Arts to massage schools, spas and resorts throughout the country. In Thailand, he studies and practices the Thai Healing Arts, Buddhism and meditation. He has over 600 hours of education from massage schools in Thailand, and is an approved instructor by the Thai Healing Alliance International. Mr. Sheposh can be reached at jsheposh@ipsb.edu.

Gloria Sobol, moved into the field of Body Therapy with 30+ years of technical experience in manufacturing technology/aerospace. Her passions and blossoming practice of Body/Mind exploration includes Deep Tissue Sculpting, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Somato- Emotional Integration. She currently holds the role as Secretary on IPSB’s Board of Directors. Ms. Sobol can be reached at gsobol@ipsb.edu.

James Stewart, BA, HHP, is an IPSB graduate who has a degree in psychology from UCSC with a minor in philosophy and facilitates workshops in imaginal education [dreamwork and imaginal development]. A student of Milton Trager, Mr. Stewart has been an instructor at IPSB since 1980 and has had a bodywork practice since 1977. He is a primary instructor in the Essentials and Contempo- rary Methods bodywork courses. He developed the Sensory Repatterning bodywork technique and teaches the Sensory Repatterning Specialization. He also offers classes in Dreamwork. Mr. Stewart can be reached at jstewart@ipsb.edu.

Ariel Talmor, BA, is a certified Reflexologist, healer, and metaphysical teacher. He practices and teaches holistic foot reflexology, using the feet as gateway to all levels of the human experience. Mr. Talmor can be reached at atalmor@ipsb.edu.

Ross Weaver, AS, HHP, NCBTMB, received an Associate of Science degree from IPSB and is a 2nd Dan Black in Wushu Kung Fu, teaches Qi Gong and assists in Essentials, Sensory Repatterning, and Contemporary Methods. Mr. Weaver can be reached at rweaver@ipsb.edu.

IPSB’s professional staff also includes guest lecturers, contract instructors, and more than 20 assistants and aides.