The faculty at the Northwest School of Animal Massage includes our experienced instructors and guest speakers, as well as administrative and student services staff.
Lola Michelin, founder and director of the school, is responsible for curriculum development and teaches many of our courses, including the advanced levels of training.
Kim Bauer, Jaime Johnson, Megan Ayrault, Polly Kelin and Joan Sorita round out our team of oustanding instructors. Each have successful animal health related businesses or massage practices of their own and bring their wealth of current knowledge to each class. Several also serve as distance-learning instructors to guide students through their at-home studies.
We are proud to have several guest speakers who share their expertise with our students; including Dr. Michael Salewski, DVM, a veterinarian with chirorpractic, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medcine expertise and Shelly Kerron is a World Cup Grand Prix Showjumping rider and trainer. Others include farriers, canine behaviorists and animal trainers.
The administrative staff offers assistance with program application and financing and tracks student progress. Sandy Dochnahl serves our student body as their student services representative and Diane Bowlin oversees financial matters, while David Coat-Robles is on hand to field information technologies.
Regardless of your path of study, you will find the NWSAM staff friendly, professional and committed to your success.