FACULTY

Long answer: we want you to learn about the World School through the eyes of our students, not simply through our Web Site writers. Our students consistently tell us they love this school due in large part to the quality of the teaching and to the degree that our faculty brings their own lives to the classroom.

As you read the quotes, look for the personal connection that is implied in nearly every student comment. Human connection is the realm in which personal transformation occurs. That’s what we’re proud of. As you get to know our faculty, we think you will be too.


 

Meet our faculty

PATRICIA CRAMER, HHC, MS, CMT, founded the World School with her love and unwavering commitment to people’s health and vitality. She brings deep, empathic awareness of bodies, while teaching and guiding students in how to transform their own and other’s health to new levels. Patricia is acclaimed for her contributions to the field of bodywork including Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy®, The Language of Healing®, Babies in Motion®, The Fluid Body Model®, and Feet First® Foot Rehabilitation. She is also known for the healing work she has done on herself and others in the areas of shock and trauma resolution, especially with babies. Patricia is passionate about teaching and teaching excellence. After thirty years of practice and teaching, Patricia remains one of our school’s most active instructor, teaching VHMT (levels II-IV), the Family Health Services Program, the Holistic Health Program, and Babies in Motion®. Patricia leads the way for clearing our nervous systems of pain and dis-ease.


SHAWNA COOPER, Canadian born, has been involved in holistic practices her whole life. She is committed to providing people with the skills, information and tools to powerfully transform their lives through taking responsibility for their own healthcare. Shawna is a certified Holistic Health and Nutritional Counselor and Applied Kinesiology Practitioner. At the World School she is the instructor of the Touch for Health module in the Holistic Health Program and also facilitates the Color Healing part of the program.

 

JOHN CRUTCHFIELD, is passionate and inspiring in his message that as we heal ourselves, we heal our planet. An educator, holistic health practitioner and Vocal Therapist since 1981, John brings a strong emphasis on self-reliance to all of his teachings. His expertise in vocal rehabilitation and eastern healing modalities forms the backdrop for breath work training which changes students’ lives. John possesses a broad range of transformational bodywork experience including Applied Kinesiology (Touch for Health), Jin Shin Jyutsu, Feet First Foot Rehabilitation®, Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, and Qi Gong. His commitment to inspiring self-healing in the lives of his students represents the essence of the mission of the World School.

 

VENUS MARIE ELYSE, L.Ac., MS, CMT, in traditional Chinese Medicine, has a passionate interest in the workings of the human body and healing that has lead her to study anatomy and physiology extensively as well as massage, nutrition, herbs and acupuncture. Her kindness, compassion and receptivity provide a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn, explore and grow. Venus is committed to utilizing a body-centered and “brain friendly” approach to teaching that makes her classes fascinating, fun, and easy.

 

IRIS EREM, CMT, HHC, began studying about mind – body connection in her teens. Iris is a Master Neuro-linguistic Programmer who brings to the Holistic Health Program extensive backgrounds in herbology and natural remedies. Iris is also a practitioner of Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy®, Hypnotherapy, Holistic Health Counseling, lymphatic work, Pranic Healing, LaStone, Aromatherapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Lypossage, and Thai Massage. She has uniquely integrated all these therapies into her bodywork allowing her to facilitate students’ creation of innovative models of transformational living. Iris is committed to helping students discover a pathway to connection with all life and to “live as love” with one another.

 

LUCAS FOX started studying Acupressure at the age of sixteen. Lucas brings a special sense of adventure and discovery to all of his classes. Lucas was certified as an acupressure practitioner and as an Acu-Yoga teacher in 1996, and as a teacher of Ashiatsu bodywork in 1998. Lucas has been in private practice for 6 years with much experience in working with seniors and athletes. He has extensive experience with corporate chair massage and working in partnership with Chiropractors.

 

DANIEL LANGARICA, CMT, HHC, brings a contagious love of teaching that encourages students to truly enjoy their learning. Daniel offers a full spectrum of knowledge in healing. With specialized backgrounds in music, Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy® and Swedish Massage, he imparts a unique knowledge and skill set which allows students to listen and respond to the body as a finely tuned instrument. Daniel has been receiving bodywork and using his innate intelligence for touch since his birth and helps students uncover these capacities in their own lives as well.

 

DIANA MAXWELL, CMT, JS.D.F., has been devoted to personal and global transformation for over 20 years. She is deeply committed to assisting and facilitating the process of personal growth and awareness in others who choose this journey. Diana is a faculty member of the Swedish Massage team at the World School. She also includes her advanced skills in Acupressure, Reflexology and Energy training to enhance her classes.

 

LEAH MERCADO, HMT, HHC, embodies compassion in her transformative and healing bodywork. Her passion in being with people is rooted in her commitment to support others in discovering their true nature. She teaches the Philosophy, Communication, Business, and Ethics module of the HMT Program. She lives and practices the principles of Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy® and shares these life experiences with her clients and students. As a teacher she believes that we learn after we step out into the world and embody the material for ourselves.





GLORIA NG, CMT, HHC, MB, TTP, DVC, brings her creative arts background in poetry, love, and joy to the healing arts classroom. Her intimate understanding of healing arises as compassion. She is a practitioner of Tai Chi, Qigong, and Cantonese language advocacy at the Asian Women’s Shelter. A multilingual enthusiast, she continues to support various historically underserved communities through holistic healing inner-reach and health education.

 

DAVID ROSS helps us better understand our innate capacity to create our life experience. "We create to connect and we connect for joy," says David. He brings to the World School professional backgrounds in clinical psychology, theology, and creation management. In addition to teaching Alternative Theories of Healing and The Power of Language and Communication as part of the Holistic Health Program, David is also a management consultant and founder of The Creator Network, a global community of conscious creators.

 

LISA SCHWABER, LCMT, is highly trained in several massage and bodywork modalities including Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy® Levels I and II. In her private practice, Lisa is also a respected teacher of high tech, contemporary meditation. She is passionate about sharing how we can assist our clients through bodywork to address the physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual elements of being. Lisa is committed to supporting both your quest for health and well-being as well as your desire to effectively contribute that to others.

 

ARTHUR SMITH, CMT, TBW, began his formal studies in holistic health 17 years ago. He is a master bodyworker with an international practice in Transformational Bodywork. He is inspired to bring people fully into their bodies and experience the wisdom inherent within. His training is diverse. Yoga, modern dance, theatre, Tai Chi, Chi Gung, Authentic Movement and Improvisation are included in his body studies. Transactional Analysis, Shamanism, Group Processing and Vipassana make up pieces of his mindfulness work. He also is versed in Eastern philosophies and meditation. His university degree is in Religious Studies. His path is to bring heart and depth to each person he is blessed to work with and encourage freedom in all aspects of being.



HEATHERLY STANKEY, HHC, CMT excels as a leader in transformation and personal development. She specializes in compassionate communication and inspiring students to consciously create exactly what they want in their lives. Heatherly draws upon her experiences in private practice to provide real life examples of healing for her students. She possesses a wide variety of professional backgrounds including psychology, Vibrational Healing Massage Therapy®, Swedish Massage, and Neuro-linguistic Programming. She is part of the team that teaches the Holistic Health Program, the Teacher Training Program, Swedish Massage, and Anatomy and Physiology.

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“Leah is nurturing and compassionate.”
  --student, 2003