Massage Program Faculty
Aaron Allen, LMT – Bellingham Campus
Biography information coming soon.
Jennevieve Anderson, LMT – Bellingham Campus
Jenne is passionate about all aspects of health and wellbeing. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Personal Trainer, Life Coach, and Mindfulness-Based Eco Therapy facilitator, she integrates a holistic approach to help each client. Her massage therapy practice is grounded in individualized care—honoring the unique needs of every person she works with.
Originally trained in North Carolina, Jenne has proudly shares her skills and compassionate approach with the Bellingham community since 2017. In her teaching and practice alike, she brings an innovative, empathic, and energizing spirit to the expansive field of Massage Education.
Emily Chard, LMT – Seattle Campus
Biography information coming soon.
Marian DiPerna, LMT – All Campuses
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.
Genevieve Gibb, LMT – Seattle Campus
Biography information coming soon.
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.
Tim LaPlante, LMT – Seattle Campus
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Angela Martinez, LMT – Tacoma Campus
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Vicky Massey, LMT – Tacoma Campus
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Sean Miller, D. Hom – Campus Director – 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
Biography information coming soon.
Amy Twigg, LMT – All Campuses
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.
Jed Ward, LMT
Jed is a graduate of Northwest Academy for the Healing Arts and maintains a private practice in the Seattle area. He brings over a decade of experience teaching Pilates, along with years of work in the spa industry. His work blends therapeutic massage with a range of somatic practices.
In the classroom, Jed brings a grounded and relational presence. His intention is to support students in developing confidence, discernment, and a sense of who they are as practitioners.