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Administration and Faculty

Angela Poe

Angela Poe

Institutional Director

Angela has spent the last 13 years educating future massage therapists, and the last 16 years providing massage services to clients. She has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance with a Concentration in Exercise and Sports Science, a diploma in Massage Therapy, and an Associates of Applied Science for Physical Therapist Assistant. Angela’s passion for massage and physical rehabilitation led her to want to share that with future massage therapists, so after 3 years of being a licensed massage therapist she began her career as an educator.  Angela brings her experience from working with the NBA Grizzlies, MTSU athletes, physical therapy clinics, spas/clinics and out call services into the classroom to show students all the potential that is available to them in their new career.

Secret Doss

Secret Doss

Program Director

After 10 years in the medical field, Secret decided to explore different ways to help patients with their physical, mental, and emotional health. She found a passion for massage therapy and its healing benefits and after graduating from Southeastern Institute of Neuromuscular Massage in 2009. She began her career as a Licensed Massage Therapist and has continued to grow her skills in several different modalities, with specialties in reflexology, prenatal, doula, and infant massage as well as several neuromuscular based modalities. Secret began her teaching career in 2014 and truly found her niche as an instructor bringing anatomy and physiology to life, breaking down hard concepts to convey understanding to students at any level or style of learning and hands-on skills that encourage students to bring their own unique skill set to the massage table.  She has been teaching continuing education classes for LMT’s in Tennessee since 2015 and is excited to be expanding her class catalog for the upcoming CE cycle here at NSMT, hosting multiple monthly classes both onsite and virtually!

Christy Dunbar

Christy Dunbar

Day Instructor

Twelve years ago, as a new graduate of Elon University, Christy set off to the big city of Chicago to begin a new endeavor in the corporate world. Realizing quickly this was not the career she was yearning for, she stumbled across a massage therapy class from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. She has never looked back. Christy completed the Clinical Massage Program and has been in the massage industry since 2005, maintaining her passion throughout. Making the recent transition into education, Christy is excited to share her knowledge, enthusiasm and profound love of massage with our students. Christy’s “spare time” is dedicated to spending time with her family.

Ashley Simpson

Ashley Simpson

Day Instructor/Clinic Supervisor

Ashley is an Army Veteran and Nashville native with 10+ years of experience as a Massage Therapist. With a B.S. in Human Performance and Sports Science, as well as a M.S. in Exercise and Nutrition Science she has a wealth of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Ashley is a self described Body Mechanic that has dedicated her entire career to learning and sharing with others the art of expressing the human form and the way it functions. She takes great pride in working with people to reach the upper limits of their abilities.

Stephanie McGoldrick

Stephanie McGoldrick

Clinic Supervisor 

Stephanie has been a massage therapist going on 6 years. She graduated from GCI in 2017 and returned there to teach from July 2020 through February 2021. Stephanie has always wanted to be a teacher ever since she was in middle school. She did attend MTSU for 3 years before deciding the k-12 atmosphere was not where she wanted to be. 

Stephanie has a passion for helping people and is excited about educating future professional massage therapists!

Briana Holder

Briana Holder
For Briana, every massage is an opportunity to make a positive impact on someone’s life. She’s a dedicated massage therapist with over 14 years of hands-on experience. Briana’s desire to impart her wisdom led her to become a massage instructor. Her teaching philosophy is simple yet powerful- emphasizing not only technique but also empathy, intuition, and a holistic approach to healing. She believes in nurturing the next generation of massage therapists to  ensure they understand the importance of connecting with clients, understanding their unique needs and discovering the healing power of touch. Her students learn how to administer effective massages along with how to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can truly relax and heal. Whether you’re seeking a therapeutic massage or aspiring to become a skilled massage therapist yourself, Briana is the caring and knowledgeable guide you need on your journey to wellness. She is here to help you discover the incredible healing power of touch and share her wisdom with those who are eager to learn.

Tuition and Fees

Our staff will work with you every step of the way from initial inquiry through the final paperwork. Our knowledgeable staff can help you understand the aid and financial options available to you.

Affiliations

Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals American Massage Therapy Asociation

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