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Karl U. Meyer, LMT Karl Meyer President, Chief Financial Officer and School Director at IOTM. He received his Diploma in Massage Therapy from American Institute of Massage Therapy in Tiffin, OH. Karl has over 10 years experience as a massage therapist and over 36 years of experience in business administration and management at various companies. Karl maintains an active role in the Ohio Council of Massage Therapy Schools (OCMTS) and presently serves as its President. He possesses the unique ability to interpret students’ needs and visualize the proper path to fulfill those needs.
Brenda E. Meyer, LMT Brenda Meyer Assistant Director and Dean of Students. She received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2002. Brenda has certifications in Stone Body Massage, Hot and Cold Stone Therapy, Breast Massage, Spa Hot Stone and Advanced Hot Stone Massage, Advanced Clinical Massage, Contraindications, Pregnancy Massage, Lymph Drainage, Sports Massage, Contour Body Wrap, Geriatric Massage, Infant Massage, Insurance Billing, Trager Techniques, Spa Body Wrapping, Receptor Techniques for the Neck, Fibromyalgia & Massage and Pharmacology. Mrs. Meyer has been instructor for IOTM since September 2005 and oversees the Limited Branch Portion of IOTM’s Massage Therapy Program having taught 401-404 massage theory & practical, 601-604 advanced massage courses, 301-302 muscles, and 501 pathology / pharmacology. She continues to teach the post-graduate state board preparatory limited branch review as well as a number of weekend workshops.
Lorissa A. Sickmiller, BS, LMT, NCTMB Lorissa Sickmiller Works in Administration and oversees the Basic Science portion of IOTM’s Massage Therapy Program. She received her Bachelors of Science in 1992 from The Defiance College, Defiance, Ohio. She received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2002. She became nationally certified by the National Certification Board of Massage Therapy and Bodywork in December 2004. Lorissa holds additional certifications in Pregnancy Massage, Breast Massage, Infant Massage, Lymph Drainage, Sports Massage, Contour Body Wrap, Geriatric Massage, Spa Hot Stone and Advanced Hot Stone Massage, Advanced Clinical Massage, Contraindications, Pharmacology and Acupressure I. Mrs. Sickmiller has been an instructor for IOTM since September 2005 and continues to teach the post-graduate state board preparatory basic science review as well as the medical massage weekend workshops.
Anthony K. Meyer, LMT Anthony Meyer Mr. Meyer received his Diploma in Massage Therapy from The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2005. He is certified in Hot Stone Body Massage, Sports Massage, Hot/Cold Stone Facial Massage, Advanced Clinical Therapies, Myoskeletal Massage, Neuromuscular Massage, and Orthopedic Massage. Mr. Meyer teaches 101-Medical Terminology and 601-604 advanced massage courses.
Jane E. Taylor, LMT Jane Taylor Mrs. Taylor received her Bachelors of Science in 1990 from Bowling Green State University.  She received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2008. She is certified in Chair Massage, Nerve Entrapment, Cancer Massage, Infant Massage, Advanced Clinical Therapies, Reflexology, Myoskeletal Massage, Neuromuscular Massage & Hot Stone Body Massage. Mrs. Taylor teaches 201-204 Anatomy & Physiology.
Valerie M. Jones, LPN, LMT Valerie Jones Mrs. Jones graduated from The Columbus School of Practical Nursing in June 1989 and The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in September 2004. Val is certified in Chair Massage, Nerve Entrapment, Hot Stone Body Massage, Advanced Clinical Therapies, Insurance Billing and Acupressure I & II. Ms. Jones teaches 201-204 anatomy & physiology.
Debora Bogart, LMT   Mrs. Bogart received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in September 2007. She is certified in Nerve Entrapment, Manual Lymph Drainage, Hot Stone Body Massage, Advanced Hot Stone Body Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Pediatric Massage, Myoskeletal Massage, and Neuromuscular Massage, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Insurance Billing/Reimbursement, Infant Massage, Geriatric Massage, and Pregnancy Massage. Mrs. Bogart teaches both 901 business and 501 pathology / pharmacology.
Darren Slone, LMT Darren Slone Mr. Slone received his Diploma in Massage Therapy from The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2006. He is certified in Chair Massage, Reflexology, Nerve Entrapment, Advanced Chair Massage, Sports Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Advanced Hot Stone Massage, Clinical Therapies, Orthopedic Massage, Myoskeletal Massage, Breast Massage, Manual Lymph Drainage, Insurance Billing/Reimbursement, and Neuromuscular Massage. Mr. Slone teaches 301 – 302 muscles.
William Altman, LMT william Altman

Mr. Altman received his Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage in September 2007. He is certified in Sports Massage, Hot Stone Body Massage, Chair Massage, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Pediatric Massage, Nerve Entrapment, Clinical Therapies, and Insurance Billing/Reimbursements. Mr. Altman teaches 401-404 massage theory and practical.

Support Staff

Angi Frisch, LMT   Financial Aid Administrator, Enrollment Specialist. Angi assists in the day to day needs of the Administration and financial needs of the students. She received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2009.
Jamie R. Hernandez, LMT Jamie Hernandez Administrative Assistant. Jamie assists in the day to day needs of the Administration and instructors. She received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Institute of Massage Therapy in March 2008.
Jennifer L. Magg, LMT Jennifer Maag Mrs. Maag received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from The Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2004. She is certified in Chair Massage, Spa (Face-Lift) Facial, Clay Body Masque, Pregnancy Massage, Infant Massage, Contour Body Wrap, Spa Stone and Advanced Hot Stone Massage, Stone Facial, Sports Massage, Paraffin Facial Masque Massage, Pediatric Massage, Reflexology, Advanced Clinical Massage, Postural Pain & Foot Proration and Pharmacology. Mrs. Maag has been an instructor with IOTM since June 2007. She assist in various areas of Administration.
Nancy Breault, LMT Nancy Breault Mrs. Breault received her Diploma in Massage Therapy from the Institute of Therapeutic Massage in March 2009. As a Teacher’s Assistant she supports the day to day needs of the teaching staff.

 

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