APRIL CROWELL, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Certified Asian Bodywork Therapist
AOBTA Certified Instructor
Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Senior Practitioner & Instructor
aprilfcrowell@gmail.com
April has been passionate about Eastern culture, healing arts and nutrition from a young age. She has practiced several forms of martial arts, t’ai chi, qigong and meditation since 1989. Inspired, after a radical lifestyle change in her early 20′s, April found Amma Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine as a career path that encouraged growth and life purpose. Since 1994, April has practiced and taught at The Wellspring School For Healing Arts, where she currently serves as lead instructor for the Amma Bodywork Therapy program. She also teaches classes in the Wholistic Nutrition program as well as community workshops. An enthusiastic instructor, she challenges students not merely to learn techniques, but rather to embrace the holistic lifestyle that school philosophy embodies and to continue their own growth.
April is also one of the co-founders of Pulse Holistic Health (www.pulseholistichealth.com), an associated practice to The Wellspring School, where she offers services including: Amma Bodywork Therapy, Holistic Nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
MICHAEL GUIDA
Certified Asian Bodywork Therapist
Michael Guida has been practicing and instructing as a Certified Amma Therapist, Massage Therapist, Wholistic Health practitioner and T’ai Chi instructor since 1994. Michael holds a BA in Professional Studies (Amma) from the New York College for Health Professionals. He is also a Dual Certified Triathlon Coach. Michael has recently moved to Portland to join The Wellspring School for Healing Arts with his dog Shiva & parrot Milo.
BILL HELM
Asian Bodywork Therapist & Chinese Herbalist
AOBTA Certified Instructor
Director Taoist Sanctuary & Dean of Allied Studies of Pacific College
Instructor, T’ai Chi & Qigong
tao@taoistsanctuary.org
Bill, an ordained Taoist priest, has been studying Chinese martial and healing arts since 1965. He specializes in Taijiquan, Tuina Chinese Bodywork, Qigong, and herbal medicine. Bill is a 20th-generation inner disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowan. He studied traditional Chinese medicine in China at the Shanghai College of Medicine and the Beijing Olympic Training Center, and in the United States with Taoist Master Share K. Lew and Dr. Yu Da Fang. Bill is the Director of the Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego and the Dean of Allied Arts at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in California.
JESSIE HENSLEY, M.S.N., R.D.
Wholistic Nutrition Program Instructor
Jessie is dedicated to helping others by exposing them to holistic health knowledge. Originally from Maryland, Jessie attended Virginia Tech for her undergraduate degree. She earned her Masters of Science in Nutrition at Bastyr University, a natural health sciences institution grounded in scientific research. Following graduation, she interned at hospitals and became a Registered Dietitian. Currently, Jessie consults with nutrition clients, writes nutrition-related articles, and teaches health topics for Art Institute of Seattle, University of Phoenix, and the YMCA. Jessie has lived and worked in Japan and Ghana, and has travelled throughout Europe, Southeast Asia and much of the U.S. She is also certified in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). In years past, Jessie has worked as a writer, desktop publisher, website designer and construction worker.
NEDDA JASTREMSKY
LAc, MAcOM, DiplOM
Qigong Instructor
www.BoiseAcupunctureClinic.com
Nedda’s enthusiasm for Qigong is contagious! She has trained extensively both in China and the U.S. She is a certified Qigong Instructor from the Hexianju Qigong Centre in China and the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School, Seattle WA. Nedda is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Chinese Herbalist at Pulse Holistic Health. A Boise native, Nedda obtained her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, OR.
JENNIE KING, LAc, MAcOM, LMT (#7221)
Wholistic Nutrition Instructor (Intro to TCM)
Jennie received her Master’s degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. Her curriculum included acupuncture, Chinese herbology, zen shiatsu, qigong and 700 clinical hours of internship. She is also certified to teach 1,000 Hand Buddha Qigong and Eight Treasures through the Ling Gui School of Qigong. After graduation, Jennie spent time in Nepal as a volunteer for the non-profit Acupuncture Relief Project (ARP).
Currently, Jennie works in two locations in Portland, Oregon. She has a general private acupuncture and Chinese medicine practice on Hawthorne Blvd. She also specializes in women’s health and fertility at Blossom Clinic on Freemont Ave.
In addition to her Chinese medical degree, Jennie has ten years of massage experience. Before her journey into the world of health and healing Jennie received her bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies from The Ohio State University. She is committed to being a lifelong student and continues her studies through a variety of classroom and work settings, as well as her yoga, and qi gong practices.
CARLA KYLE, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Certified Asian Bodywork Therapist
Qigong Instructor
carlakyle4@gmail.com
Carla graduated from Boise State University in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. Her subsequent move to Anchorage led to studies in meditation and yoga to counteract the stress of working in the publishing industry. A regular yoga practice combined with meditation provided a way to focus and calmly move through days that included work, caring for three young children and staying warm in the dark, cold winters of Alaska! She returned with her family to Boise in 2001 where she implemented the nationally affiliated Very Special Arts program through Idaho Parents Unlimited.
Carla graduated from The Wellspring School’s Amma Bodywork Therapy program in early 2008 and is currently working as an independent practitioner in Boise. She is thrilled to pass along the mind/body/spirit connection that Shen Qigong embodies and brings to her class the energy and health benefits that a regular Qigong practice provides.
CINDY LANGSTON
Instructor, Anatomy Amma Program
Owner Idaho School of Massage Therapy
ismtclangston@cableone.net
Cynthia J. Langston graduated from Idaho School of Massage Therapy in 1984 and has been at her practice ever since. Her area of expertise is Connective Tissue Bodywork, based on the work of Dr. Janet Travell in the area of myofascial pain and dysfunction. Additionally, the myofascial release and craniosacral techniques, are the key ingredients in a successful medical massage career spanning nearly a quarter century. Cynthia used these skills almost exclusively during the 8 years in a chiropractic setting working with acute injuries, whiplash and chronic pain. Additionally, two years in Boise State University’s Athletic Training program helped hone her skill with athletic injuries
In 1991 Cynthia developed and offered instruction in Connective Tissue Bodywork becoming a reliable source of manual Trigger point therapy in the Treasure Valley. In 1994 Cynthia joined Ruth R. Haefer, co-owning Idaho School of Massage Therapy, serving as Administrator and Director of Education. As one of the primary instructors at ISMT, she taught Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Professionalism, Record Keeping, Sports Massage, Spa Applications and 5 separate classes Connective Tissue Bodywork. As an avid athlete, Cynthia has enjoyed a variety of physical outlets, including soccer, taekwondo, sea kayaking, swing and ballroom dancing.
TROY LENTELL
Instructor, Chen Tai Chi
Troy Lentell has spent most of his adult life studying and practicing martial arts including the Korean art of Hapkido and American Kenpo. In 2004 he met Bill Helm and began in-depth study of Chen Style Taijiquan. He currently studies and teaches Taiji under the guidance of his mentor Bill Helm who is an indoor disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang the standard bearer of the art. Troy enjoys sharing his passion for Taiji with others and helping others find their own passion.
YAN LI
Instructor, Chen Tai Chi
Yan first encountered Qigong and Taijiquan when she was a teenager and a college student in China. Her formal training in Taijiquan started during her graduate school years in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a student of Tony Wong (Wong Wai Yi), a 20th generation master and indoor disciple of Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou, 19th generation direct lineage holder of Chen Family Taijiquan Zungu Old Frame. In addition to studying with Sifu Tony, Yan has also studied with world-renowned Taiji masters from the Chen Village, including Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou himself and Chen Taiji Standard Bearer Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. She has won gold medals for her Chen Taiji performances at regional martial arts tournaments. Yan is passionate about spreading the art and healing power of Taijiquan and offers Chen Taiji classes in her spare time. She also enjoys learning another movement art, Argentine tango.
POLLY MALIONGAS, MACOM, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), LAc.
Qigong Master Teacher School Administrator, Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School Qigong Teaching Assistant, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
Founder, Moongate Chinese Medicine
moongatecm@gmail.com
Polly brings over 15 years of energy healing studies to her practice and classes. She graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2006 and continues her connection with the school and students, providing teaching assistance in their 2nd year Qigong classes. Polly’s path into Chinese medicine and Qigong began with a desire for personal change and an innate feeling that there was a different way to live her life. She began to explore the different moving arts and her passion awakened for the philosophy and movements of Qigong. By developing a relationship with Chinese medicine and Qigong, she feels we can experience a deep healing, acquire valuable tools for self-discovery, transform emotions, and manage stress. Polly continues to deepen her studies with Dr. Liu Dong and Master Liu He of the Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School, where she also holds the role of school administrator. In her private practice, Polly provides healing sessions incorporating principles of Traditional Chinese and Taoist medicine including Acupuncture and Qigong TuiNa.
BARI MANDELBAUM, CHN, NC
Wholistic Nutrition Instructor
Holistic health is Bari’s passion. She believes that wellness comes from knowing our own worth, and treating ourselves with the love and care we would treat anything or anyone we love and want to see prosper. Bari is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Holistic Health Provider, Herbalist, and Somatics Coach. She has been the staff Clinical Nutritionist and Wellness Consultant at Wellness Revolution Health Center in Santa Clara, CA since 2005. Her areas of expertise include individual and group interventions for blood sugar dysregulation, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, hormone imbalance, low libido, digestive disorders, and autoimmune disorders.
Bari received her Bachelor’s degree with Honors from Stanford University and her four levels of nutrition credentials—Nutrition Consultant, Nutrition Educator, Diet Counselor, and Nutrition Instructor—from Bauman College. She is past Vice President of the CA chapter of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and a former Bauman College instructor. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition through the Holistic Nutrition Credentialing Board, and registered with the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). Bari is trained in Dr. John Brimhall, DC’s Six Steps to Wellness, Staci Haines’ Generative Somatics method, has studied guided imagery with Martin Rossman, MD and herbal medicine through the American School of Herbalism. She is a certified FirstLine TherapyTM Provider and trained in Contact Reflex Analysis, meditation, natural pain management, and Meridian Stress Assessment. Bari has been working in the field of holistic health and wellness since 2001.
BRENT MATHIEU ND, DHANP, CCH
Instructor, Pathology & Physiology, Amma Program
info@greenmanhealth.com
Dr. Brent Mathieu is a naturopathic and homeopathic physician in practice in Boise since 1992, and previously in Billings, MT from 1980 – 1991. He provides health care in harmony with Nature and Green Man wisdom. He integrates nutritional, herbal, manipulative and homeopathic therapies to provide individualized health care for children, women and men of all ages. He is in general naturopathic and homeopathic practice. He is a skilled health and lifestyle coach. He is certified in classical homeopathy by the Council for Homeopathic Certification and the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. He is co-owner/member of the Wholistic Therapy Center, LLC, which owns and manages an office building leasing offices to practitioners of alternative, holistic healing currently including massage therapists, counselors, mediators, and acupuncturists. Since 1992, he has been an instructor of Chair Massage, Pathology and Anatomy/Physiology at three different Boise massage therapy and Amma therapy programs.
KONNIE NELSON
Certified Instructor and Coach through Coach Training Alliance and Great Life Technologies
Certified NLP Practitioner
Certified Reiki Practitioner, Level II
AARON NOLEEN, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Certified Amma Bodywork Therapist
Instructor, Amma Program
Aaron Noleen first became interested in the energy contained within the human body in his teens. A simple exercise introduced him to the world of what we are capable of creating and the idea that energy (or Qi) is what truly determines the quality of our lives. Aaron’s first formal training with Qi was taking his Reiki I and II initiations in 1993 and 1995. In 1999, he graduated from The Wellspring School for Healing Arts and has been practicing Amma Bodywork Therapy ever since. Aaron spends much of his time teaching and assisting classes and clinics for The Wellspring as well as volunteering for various activities throughout the Valley. By attending continuing education classes, practicing Tai Chi, and meditation, Aaron strives to deepen his awareness of the energy that surrounds us all and is dedicated to using his experiences in a way that influences others in a positive direction.
LYNN SHORT, LMT #8315
Additional Techniques – Swedish
Lynn Short trained extensively at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in Boulder, Colorado, and is licensed through the Oregon State Board of Massage therapists. Her scope of practice includes Swedish/deep tissue, Sport, and hot stones for relaxation. She also uses Gua Sha, a technique from Chinese medicine. It involves stroking the skin and deep tissue layers with a round-edged instrument. The client usually experiences immediate relief from pain and muscle stiffness.
Lynn’s experience healing her own injuries has helped to mold her practice style and gives her insight and compassion for her clients seeking relief from aches and pain. Additionally, the physical demands inherent in providing bodywork have taught her the importance of regular exercise and stretching to maintain the health and vitality of the body. She strongly encourages her clients to stay active in ways that support their bodies and speed recovery from any injuries. She believes robust exercise is best balanced with a form that focuses on relaxation and increasing flexibility. Lynn generally recommends yoga, Qigong and Tai Chi practices because they help to balance not only the physical body but the mind and emotions as well.
TRESSA YELLIG
Wholistic Nutrition Instructor
Tressa Yellig is the executive chef and owner of Salt, Fire & Time, a community supported kitchen in Portland, OR. She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York. She specializes in a variety of health supportive cooking styles such as vegan, macrobiotic and ayurveda, but mostly advocates the Weston A. Price Foundation’s nutritional philosophy of traditional fats, sprouted grains, pastured meats, raw dairy and fermented foods. In addition, she has experience managing farmer’s markets, working with a variety of artisan food producers, in restaurants, consulting, business management and organizations promoting urban food sustainability, local food economies and seasonality. She has a special affinity for traditional food preparations and loves teaching them as well as introducing people to the nostalgic simplicity of whole foods.
