Instructors
Meet The Team
Learn From Experienced Instructors
Our instructors bring clinical experience, practical support, and real perspective into each stage of training.
Instructor Team
Guidance That Helps Students Build Confidence
Small classes, working professionals, and practical coaching that helps students grow from the start.
Elise Walton, LMT
Advanced Fuller graduate, 2006. Certified in Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Oncology Massage.
Elise focuses on oncology care, lymphatic drainage, and therapeutic massage that supports comfort, recovery, and quality of life.
Kathy Duval, LMT
Pinnacle Career Institute graduate. 720+ hours of massage training. Certified in spa therapies.
Kathy specializes in head and neck work, craniosacral therapy, and supportive bodywork that connects structure, stress relief, and healing.
Rick Jeffers, LMT
Advanced Fuller graduate, 2011. Certified in Advanced Myofascial Massage through Howard Rontal.
Rick teaches foundational massage, myofascial work, and advanced bodywork with a practical style shaped by years of clinical experience.
Marthica McDermott, LMT
Fuller graduate, 2003. Certified in Aromatic Kinesiology and Essential Oils.
Marthica teaches aromatherapy and spa-based techniques with a focus on plant-based support, essential oils, and practical wellness applications.
Wolfgang Luckmann, LMT
Summa Cum Laude graduate of Florida College of Natural Health, 1995. Graduate with Distinction from the College of Acupuncture & Massage, 1997.
Wolfgang brings deep experience in Ayurvedic, Lomi Lomi, and clinical massage, blending traditional systems with modern therapeutic practice.
Brooke Templeton, LMT
Cortiva Institute graduate, 2018. Licensed in Washington State, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Brooke focuses on clinically informed bodywork that reduces pain, improves function, and helps students understand how massage supports the healing process.
Student Testimonials
What Students Say About Learning Here
Supportive instruction, hands-on training, and clear preparation for the next step.
“The instructors gave real feedback that helped me improve quickly. I always knew what to work on next.”
— Graduate
“Small classes meant I actually got guidance, not just lectures. The instructors really care about how you progress.”
— Current Student
“They explained not just how techniques work, but why. That made me feel much more confident in hands-on training.”
— Alumni
Get Started
Take The Next Step
Explore the program, ask questions, and find the training path that fits your goals.
Contact us to learn how Level I, Level II, and instructor support work together across the full program.
Contact & Visit
Our team can help you understand scheduling, admissions, and the next step.
Hours
Open daily 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
For admissions or appointments, call us at (757) 340-7132 or contact us online.
Visit Us
Conveniently located off I-264.
195 South Rosemont Rd, Suite 105
Virginia Beach, VA 23452