The Masters Center faculty is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors and senior level massage therapists.  They share a single-minded dedication to preparing Masters Center students for a productive and rewarding career in medical restorative massage.

The diverse perspectives and deep expertise of the faculty, combined with their personal commitment to the program, together offer a learning experience that will provide an in-depth understanding of the human body and how it responds to a wide variety of massage techniques.

Small class sizes assure that every student has direct access to the faculty, and an opportunity for one-on-one interaction and instruction
 

Medical Advisor for the M. T. Wellness Masters Center holds a BA from Otterbein College in Health and Physical Education, a MS from Southern Illinois University, and she completed medical school at The Ohio State University School of Medicine.  Following graduation, she completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at The Ohio State University and Riverside Hospital.  She is board certified in PM&R and Electrodiagnostic Medicine.  Dr. Everhart has a strong interest and broad experience in sports medicine.  She is on staff at Riverside Methodist Hospital where she is  lecturer in the residency program, and Grant Medical Center.  She has been in private practice specializing in physical medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine since 1990.

Medical Lecturer for the M. T. Wellness Masters Center is Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at The Ohio State University.  Dr. Bowyer completed both Medical School and his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency  at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He then joined the faculty in The OSU Department of PM&R in 1987 and has remained on the faculty ever since. He is Board Certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. His practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorders - particularly those which are sports-related - such as problems involving the knees, shoulders, back,  "pinched nerves," carpal tunnel syndrome, etc. As a full time faculty member at OSU, he is actively involved in teaching PM&R Residents as well as medical students on a daily basis, and coordinates and teaches his Department's Musculoskeletal and Prosthetics/Orthotics Courses.  Dr. Bowyer received the “Teacher Of The Year Award” presented by PM&R residents in 1987, 1998, 2000, and 2005.

Medical Restorative Massage Therapy Techniques Lecturer for the M. T. Wellness Masters Center, Alan holds a BS from Upper Iowa University and a DC from the Cleveland Chiropractic College.  He was the first Ortho-Bionomy instructor in the United States and he co-founded the Society of Ortho-Bionomy with Arthur Pauls, DO in 1978. He is a Diplomat of the International Craniopathic society and a Certified Advanced Instructor in Ortho-Bionomy. Alan has taught advanced Chiropractic and Osteopathic techniques for over 21 years, including six years at Palmer Chiropractic College. He has been practicing Classical Homeopathy for 18 years and has lectured on the subject to various health-interest groups and laypersons as well. He is the author of two standard textbooks of chiropractic technique and has won many awards for his teaching excellence over the years.

Curriculum Developer and Consultant to the M. T. Wellness Masters Center, Thuy is the founder and President of M. T. Wellness.  In addition to running the Clinic, and serving as a lead trainer, Thuy maintains a full schedule as a hands-on therapist.  Thuy holds a Bachelors of Science from The Ohio State University and she completed her massage therapy training at Massage Away School Of Therapy, now known as American Institute of Alternative Medicine.  Since receiving her license in 1997, Thuy has completed over five hundred hours of advanced training with emphasis on pain management and physical function.

Curriculum Coordinator for M.T. Wellness Masters Center, Susan holds a B. S. from the University of Minnesota and a M. S. from The Ohio State University.  She has been involved in rehabilitation for thirty-five years.  She has been a clinician, specializing in manual (hands-on) orthopedic outpatient treatment, but has also worked in hospital and skilled nursing facilities.  In the clinical setting, she was the Director of Program and Staff Development, responsible for orientation and training for all staff in the Physical Therapy clinic.  Medical documentation is an area of expertise.  Susan has also been an academic educator for physical therapists, as an Assistant Professor at the University of Health Sciences of the Chicago Medical School and a Lecturer at The Ohio State University.  She was an Instructor in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Central Ohio Technical College.

Medical Restorative Massage Therapy Techniques Lecturer for the M. T. Wellness Masters Center, Len holds a B. S. in education from Ohio University and a M.A. in sports medicine from Kent State University.  She completed her massage therapy training at the Central Ohio School of Massage Therapy.   Len has twenty-nine years of teaching experience.  For eighteen years she has taught the basic massage course at several Ohio Medical Board approved massage therapy schools.  Len has also instructed LMTs in an advanced course in trigger point therapy and cross-fiber frictions for fourteen years. She has taught Sports massage seminars and she holds national certification in both massage and sports massage.

Medical Restorative Massage Therapy Internship Coordinator for the M. T. Wellness Masters Center Susan is a senior therapist at the clinic and she serves as a lead trainer in addition to maintaining a full schedule as a hands-on therapist.  Susan is a registered nurse and she completed nursing training at Kent State University.  She completed her massage therapy training at the American Institute of Alternative Medicine.  Susan is also certified for pregnancy related massage therapy.

Medical Restorative Massage Therapy Business Model Lecturer for the M. T. Wellness Masters Center, Bob holds a B. A. from the College of Wooster, an M. P. A. from The Ohio State University and over twenty-five years of business development and marketing experience.  He is the Principal of MarketingAPEX, a professional services practice in marketing and business development that is dedicated to helping clients increase sales, increase profitability, or both.  Founded in 2003, MarketingAPEX has completed projects for clients in glassware, labeling equipment, packaging, software, medical restorative massage, trade associations, and distribution industries.  He has extensive experience in business-to-consumer and in business-to-business marketing with an emphasis on the entire marketing process rather than on individual marketing functions.