Mountain Meadow Massage School – Faculty
 Allison Kane, PsyD – Counseling and Meditation Ali received her Bachelor’s Degree in Comparative Mysticism, and holds two Masters Degrees: one in Clinical Psychology and one in Counselor Education, and a Doctorate of Clinic Psychology from the California Institute for Integral Studies. She currently operates a Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy practice in Santa Cruz, CA. She has studied, practiced and taught yoga and meditation for over ten years in diverse settings, and has been a Certified Massage Therapist for ten years. Her passions include studying astrology, shamanic ceremonial healing work, and African and Brazilian dance. Her work at MMMS focuses on integrating mind, body and spirit in the service of both therapist and client well-being. |
| Deborah Ann Vargas – Swedish Massage, Spa Treatments, NMT, Clinic – Bio to come |
 Lauren Rathvon, L.Ac., DOM – Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lauren is a nationally board-certified and Florida-licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Physician who operates Acupuncture Within Reach, an acupuncture clinic in Sarasota, FL. Lauren has a unique skill for putting both her clients and students at ease, while arming them with the self-knowledge they need for true healing. She believes the highest form of medicine is helping others to realize and pursue their true calling. Along with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lauren brings an enthusiastic knowledge of nutrition, supplements, homeopathy, and energetic healing to her clients. |
Carole Smith – LMT, MTI – Anatomy, Pathology, Reiki, Clinic – Carole has been a massage therapist for 10 years and a massa ge therapy instructor for 8 years. After owning her own successful practice in South Texas for 9 years, she moved to Ruidoso and has a private practice here. Her specialties include: Hot Stone Massage, Cranio Sacral, Manual Lymph Therapy, Reiki and Energy Healing. “Teaching massage and energy work is so fulfilling to me because it gives me the opportunity to empower others to reach their potential as they travel through their own life’s journey and evolution. Each year I look forward to working with students and staff at Mountain Meadow Massage School.” |
 Ginniveve “Shiva” Reinhardt – Director and Main Instructor. Shiva has been a massage therapist since 1999 and a yoga teacher since 2002. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training with Ana Forrest and Shiva Rea and is Yoga Alliance Registered RYT200. She trained as a massage teacher with Lee Joseph and Carole Madsen at the Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork. She worked closely with Lee and Carole for several years, learning from their lengthy experience and developing a passion of her own for teaching massage and related healing arts, including consciousness development and counseling skills. Her most deeply held truth is that “Awareness Heals.” She runs the spa at Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center. Her specialties include Ayurveda, Deep Tissue, and Spa Treatments. When her hands aren’t busy massaging people, or working on the computer, she loves to knit. |