Faculty and Staff
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Eric Aufdencamp, D.O.M., L.Ac.
Shiatsu InstructorEric holds a Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. He graduated from massage school in 1995 and then worked for several years in private massage practice and at the Ayurvedic Institute. He has completed advanced training in Asian bodywork with Anne Campbell; at the International Training Centre in Bejing; and with Bill Helm, an internationally recognized expert in the field of Chinese massage. In additon to teaching shiatsu at our school, Eric teaches tui na at Daoist Traditions Acupuncture College.
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Rowan Farrell
Prenatal, Infant, and Geriatric Massage InstructorRowan received her B.F.A. from the Atlanta College of Art then attended The Academy of Somatic Healing Arts in Atlanta, becoming certified in NeuroMuscular, Swedish, and Sports Massage in 1995. She brings a wide knowledge of the human body to her work, having trained as an Emergency Medical Technician, and a Yoga Instructor. Rowan was trained through an extensive six year Apprenticeship in Traditional Holistic Midwifery with emphasis on the Wise Woman Tradition. She assisted in establishing The Matrona Midwifery School in Asheville, NC. You may visit her and her partner at www.wncfunctionalhealth.com.
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Bettina Freese
Sports Massage/Hydrotherapy InstructorBettina’s Practical Nursing Degree and 11 years of experience in gymnastics provide her students with a bank of knowledge about sports massage and hydrotherapy. She enjoys teaching her students how to recognize, treat, and prevent injuries. In her private practice Bettina works mainly with athletes and sports injuries, combining Sports Massage, Ashiastu Oriental Bar Therapy, trigger point therapy, and shiatsu. She is a 1997 graduate of the UNC Chapel Hill Journalism School.
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Pripo Teplitsky, MA, LPC, LMBT
Somatic Psychology InstructorPripo offers a diverse practice that balances the connection between mind, body and spirit. He is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, as well as holding a national certification. He also holds a master’s degree in counseling/psychology from Goddard College, in Vermont. He lived, studied and worked at Esalen Institute, a renowned human potential learning center in Big Sur, CA. He is a certified Esalen® massage practitioner. Pripo has a private practice in Asheville, NC in massage as well as a counseling practice specializing in relationship issues. His main goal is to help support people in living in their truth and authenticity.
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Evaa Whitley
Thai Massage InstructorEvaa graduated from In Touch Health Services Massage School in 1987. In addition to her long career as a massage therapist, Evaa has over 10 years experience as a teacher of contact improvisational dance, yoga, and meditation. Her casual classroom demeanor will put students at ease as they practice the twisting, playful maneuvers of Thai massage.
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Cat Matlock
Kinesiology InstructorCat holds a BS in Business Administration from SUNY Oswego and a Massage Therapy Certificate from the Florida School of Massage. Her students will benefit from experience she gained during her many years as a certified yoga instructor, dancer, and massage therapist. Cat uses movement, yoga, and creative play as kinesiology teaching tools.
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Charlotte Gilreath Behrends
Massage Therapy InstructorCharlotte earned her B.A. from the University of Georgia in 1989 and her teaching certification in 1991. She taught in public schools for seven years before pursuing her massage training and continued to teach for six more years, incorporating yoga in the classroom and offering both massage and yoga to teachers. In the classroom, Charlotte enjoys trouble-shooting specific dysfunctions with deep tissue and trigger point massage, as well as active and passive stretching.
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Stephanie Pinkston
Massage Therapy Instructor and Supervised Student ClinicStephanie has been a massage therapist and yoga instructor since 1998. Her classes are infused with knowledge gained during her experience working with hockey schools, competitive gymnasts, and women’s health organizations. Her delightful and approachable personality will help students feel comfortable and confident in the student clinic setting.
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Marion Stone
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology InstructorMarion received her B.S. at Davidson College in 1989. After working as an outdoor leadership instructor, Marion was introduced to the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and became a certified practitioner in 1996. She completed an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from A-B Tech College and a Certification for Yoga Instruction from the Asheville Yoga Center in 1999. Students will learn about the human body through her hands-on experiential teaching style.
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Katie Keyes
Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Self-Care ImmersionsKatie received her BA from UNC-Asheville in 1997 and graduated from the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics in 1998. In 2001 she was certified by the Institute of Dynamic Aromatherapy, and is currently completing her Master's Apprenticeship in Aromatherapy with Jade Shutes. Katie's students appreciate her focus on deep self-awareness and her holistic, personal approach to therapeutic touch. She currently offers massage therapy, aromatherapy and holistic spa treatments from her studio in Marshall.
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Shala Worsley
Director, Yoga/Business/Marketing/Energy Anatomy/Shiatsu InstructorShala graduated with Honors in Anthropology from Wesleyan University in 1996. Her life-long interest in multi-cultural and natural forms of healing led her to pursue a career in massage therapy and yoga. Currently she maintains a successful massage practice, is a lead instructor for the Asheville Yoga Center, and directs the School. She is excited to share her dual enthusiasm for massage and yoga with all of her students.
