Nikki Alvaran |
| Director and owner of CIMT since January 1, 2020
CIMT, graduated 2013 |
| Nikki enjoys being an instructor so that she can make learning fun instead of a task, and to share her knowledge. She has a unique knowledge of the human body and how it works which creates a dynamic learning opportunity. Nikki specializes in injury rehabilitation and sports massage. |
Frank Chavez |
CIMT, graduated 2016 Employed with CIMT since 2018 Technique Assistant for KOV’s |
| Specializes in Trauma and Somatic Therapies. Frank loves being in the classroom, and sharing knowledge. Specializing in Trauma and Somatic therapies that blend with massage gives Frank an edge to being an instructor. His business mission statement is “We Understand Trauma, We Transform Pain”. |
David HendersonCIMT, graduated 2018 Has been teaching to some degree for 15+ years. Enjoys watching other people grow and learn. Relates well with others, and relays information in an understandable manner. Dave specializes in neuromuscular therapy and cupping. |
Cindy Mitchell |
CIMT, graduated 2005 Employed with CIMT since 2011 Lab Instructor, Foundations Instructor Private Practice |
Sue Palumbo |
CIMT, graduated 2015 Employed with CIMT since 2018 Technique Instructor |
| BSBA in Marketing, 200 Certified Yoga Instructor |
| Sue feels it’s very rewarding to teach and watch the new healers of tomorrow become good at what they do. Several years of practical experience combined with a background in yoga and people skills gives Sue a unique perspective as an instructor.Specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy. |
Roger Patrizio |
Stress Massage Institute, graduated 1990 Employed with CIMT since 1992 Director of CIMT from 1998 – 2019 Clinical Applications I Instructor Self-Care Instructor Health Network Therapist Practice Building Instructor Private Practice |
| Roger is an alumni and former owner/director of CIMT. He enjoys teaching students in the classroom and sharing his passion for the healing benefits of massage therapy. Although semi-retired, Roger is very active around school and in the community. He specializes in Sports Massage. |
Ashley Rees |
CIMT, graduated 2012 Graduated from Boulder College of Massage Therapy, 2013 Licensed Sports & Orthopedic Massage Therapist Employed with CIMT since 2014 |
| I wanted to become an instructor at CIMT because massage is such a fulfilling field so the opportunity to teach others about the gift of touch and how healing and powerful it is, is a joy in and of itself. I have a passion to continue to learn as much about this field as possible! I will be a forever student of massage. My massage and bodywork specialty is Sports and Orthopedic. |
Christy Schreck (Norton) |
Santa Barbara Bodyworks, graduated 2005 Employed with CIMT since 2011 Structural Kinesiology Instructor Primary Technique Instructor Trigger Point Instructor Functional Anatomy Instructor Neuromuscular Physiology Instructor Private Practice |
Ryan Shroyer |
CIMT, graduated 2019 UCCS, Health Sciences 2017 Medical TermsTeaching is a way for Ryan to share his passion for anatomy and bodywork with others. It also makes him a better teacher as he continues to re-learn and explain the material in different ways and learning styles. He has a fire in his soul that keeps students awake and engaged in his class! |
Greg Smith |
CIMT, graduated 2001 Employed with CIMT since 1998 I entered the massage therapy profession as the Admissions Director for CIMT in 1998 and I have been blessed to encourage and introduce many prospective students to the professionalism and the reward of becoming a skilled therapist. My Sports Massage practice is focused on helping chronically tight/injured muscles re-educate and return to function through muscle energy techniques, deep tissue work, neuromuscular therapy, and connective tissue and soft tissue treatments. |
| Facility and Grounds Owner since 2001 Sports Massage Elective Instructor Self-Care Instructor Private Practice |
Matthew Wagner |
| CIMT, graduated 2011 Degrees from Pueblo C.C., Cleveland State University, and CIMT Employed since 2018 Instructor for Postural Kineseology |
| Specializes in Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Therapeutic Massage. |
| Enjoys helping others understand how to apply knowledge to clinical application to improve one’s ability to build a successful and beneficial approach to patient care. Experience building a successful practice and having experience spanning the gap of Physical Therapy and Massage Therapy gives Matthew a keen edge as an instructor. |
Ray Welling |
Ray has a sense of passion on what he has learned. You have to give it away in order to keep it. Teaching keeps Ray fine-tuned and he will say something 14 different ways until the student says “I get it!” Each student is individual and he works hard to treat them that way and meet them where ever they are in life. |
