Faculty Members

Amy is a licensed massage therapist originally from Atlanta, Georgia. Currently the Bellingham Campus Manager, she is a graduate of NW Academy for the Healing Arts and enjoys mentoring and teaching. Amy’s private practice is located on the outskirts of Bellingham in Whatcom County where she focuses on  treatment-based therapeutic massage. With 15 years of business and marketing skills she also provides consulting services to local LMTs including many NWA alumni.  Amy is also heavily involved in community outreach, bringing massage and massage education to under-served communities within Whatcom County.

Jillian Boucek-Fulks, LMT – Seattle Campus

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Caroline Byrd, DC – Tacoma  Campus

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Deborah Callender, ND – Bellingham Campus

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Lindsey Castillio, LMT – Bellingham Campus

Lindsey grew up in Blaine, Washington. She obtained her massage license at Bellevue Massage School and has been practicing Massage Therapy for ten years. Most of her experience has been overseas in Germany working on members of the military and their spouses. Now that she is back in the U.S., she has found a passion with Medical Massage.

Marian DiPerna, LMT – Seattle Campus

Marian DiPerna is a licensed massage practitioner and educator, originally from Charlotte, North Carolina.  Marian is a graduate of NW Academy for the Healing Arts and loves being a part of the school community as an instructor.  Marian’s private practice is located in West Seattle; she works with a diverse array of clients and conditions, providing therapeutic treatment for injuries, stress, pregnancy, jaw pain and dysfunction, and general wellness.  Marian believes in creating a safe, supportive, and caring environment in both her private practice and in the classroom that allows her clients and students to thrive.

Lori Epp, LMT – Bellingham Campus

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Deborah Henrichs, MS, LMT – Bellingham Campus

Deborah is a Western Washington University alumnus with a Master’s degree in human movement and performance. She has been teaching functional anatomy and other exercise science courses in the Department of Health and Human Development at WWU since 2000 and is excited about her recent invitation to join the faculty at Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts. Deb strives to maximize student learning in a professional, approachable way and she is enthusiastic about answering questions and sharing her interests in neuromusculoskeletal anatomy, function, and adaptation.

Jesus Hernandez  – Seattle Campus

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Elaine Lucke, LMT – Tacoma Campus

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Sean Marcella, D.C. – Bellingham Campus

Dr. Marcella has been a licensed chiropractor since 1999 serving thousands of patients and promoting a wellness lifestyle.  His healthcare philosophy comes from knowing the body is designed to heal itself, but often needs the help of things like chiropractic, massage therapy, and nutrition to release the body’s natural healing ability.  He has also been a consultant on fluoroscopy and x-ray technique, and has spent hundreds of hours in cadaver labs working with surgical device companies who were developing and teaching their newest fusion and joint replacement surgical techniques.  He is excited to share his unique perspective and experience with the students of Northwest Academy.

Patrick McVeigh, D.C. – Tacoma Campus

Dr. McVeigh graduated from Life University located in Marietta Georgia.  Dr. McVeigh helped launch Spinal Missions a non-profit chiropractic mission group.  For several years Dr. McVeigh traveled to the Central America country of El Salvador. While there he oversaw the treatment of several thousand patients during each trip. It was during this time that Dr. McVeigh was exposed to a wide variety of muscular skeletal pathologies.  Dr. McVeigh has always had a passion for teaching and sharing his real-world experiences with treating patients to help others grow.

Sean Miller, LMT, D. Hom – All Campuses

As a holistic healthcare practitioner and educator, Sean specializes in manual therapies and flower essence homeopathy, with a demographical emphasis on pain management, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. Sean utilizes an integrative approach to healing musculoskeletal pain, believing that the body and mind must be in complete balance for patients to fully heal from pain and trauma. These theories are reflected in Sean’s private practice as well as his classroom with a uniquely energetic and integrated teaching style creating a welcoming learning environment in which to grow.

Jon Okami, LMT – Seattle & Tacoma Campuses

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Chrysalis Sabatinos, ND – Seattle & Bellingham Campuses

Dr. “Chrys” Sabatinos is an accomplished Naturopathic Doctor, and one of the principals of Rain City Integrative Clinic. As a general practitioner, she tackles a wide range of health challenges with her patients, developing personalized wellness plans and approaches.  She is excited about botanical medicine, and the untapped potential of the natural world for improving health.  Her passion for education is evident both in community speaking engagements (with an eye to the nuances of historical medical practices) and teaching a variety of courses related to anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Molly Thornton, DPT, LMT – Bellingham Campus

Molly attended the Costa Rica School of Massage Therapy in 2009. After practicing as a massage therapist at home in Alaska for several years, her interest in the study of human movement led her to travel to Maine to obtain a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. In her practice as a physical therapist here in Bellingham, Molly enjoys working with individuals with a wide variety of health conditions and injuries. As an instructor, Molly uses both clinical experience and academic knowledge to provide students with a greater understanding and awareness of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system.

Mary Wiener, MPT, BS – Seattle Campus

A career in physical therapy with a focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) has brought Mary to the world of education. Mary has provided clinical and community presentations on ALS across Washington State. Her work with The ALS Association Evergreen Chapter from 2000-2007 included support group facilitation, home accessibility assessments, body mechanics instruction, and durable medical equipment resourcing. In the classroom, Mary pursues a collaborative experience. She supports students with realistic expectations for balancing relationships, personal care and the demands of school.