Kathy Bubulka
Administrative Manager

I grew up in St. Louis, MO, and received my Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. I worked in banking in St. Louis for a while , and then moved down to Shreveport, LA where I worked in the gaming industry. I've been in Kansas City for the last nine years, and feel like this is home for me. I love to cook, do crafts, and home improvement projects in my free time. My favorite past time is playing with my yellow lab, Brady. We enjoy running, training for hunt tests, and of course playing fetch.

Willie Morgan, LMT, RPP

After spending too many years tied to a typewriter, then a computer doing medical transcriptioin I graduated from the 500 hour course at KC's Massage Therapy Training Institute in 1992. I've been doing massage ever since. I do have a tendency to do a deep massage.

I became interested in Polarity Therapy and completed the Registered Polarity Practitioner training in 1999, another 600+ hours (and I had sworn I would never go back to school.) During this course of study I explored the relationship of subtle energies, how they show up in the body, modalities for balancing which include touch, exercises and the ability to self regulate by learning to recognize what basic elements are disrupted. In essence, how the parts effect the whole and how to come into resonance with the Universal Energy Field. This is an ongoing exploration and I am sure will be a life long personal journey. These sessions can include touch, while you are clothed and on the massage table; exercise (Polarity Yoga) as well as conversation about life style and the relationship of these elements in establishing a personal balance.

Part of my training included trauma renegotiation based on the work of Peter Levine. Learning to recognize the somatic, or physical signs of activation and resolution, helping the client rebalance the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the nervous system. By doing this the central nervous system is retrained to be able to do its job keeping us alert and able to evaluate a 'suspicious' situation without diving into fight, flight or freeze. The sessions are done sitting in a hair and at first exploring the physical sensations that identify the knowledge of safety. Then with increased awareness of comfort identify the signals of alarm system activation, thus gaining tools for self regulation.

My training in the different modalities of massage, Polarity Therapy and trauma renegotiation all relate to each other and inform my sessions. I have said that I can do a polarity session without introducing massage, but I cannot do a massage without using polarity and my trauma training is right there too.

Ann Brittenum

I have always been interested in the human body in its physical, mental and spiritual aspects. I look at bodywork from a creative background in the arts. I have a Bachelors degree in theatre and some post graduate work. I have been very fortunate to have worked at a chiropractic office for the past twelve years after completing the training program at the Massage Therapy Training Institute in Kansas City. I have learned a great deal from the opportunity of working with so many clients who approach their health in a holistic way. I am an intuitive massage therapist, meaning that I stay open to guidance in whatever form that might be. I believe that the key to healing is listening and that massage not only opens the door to connecting and listening to the body but also mind and spirit. I believe every massage is different. I try to respond to each client uniquely with what I believe is the best technique for their particular need. I primarily use Swedish massage strokes while incorporating many modalities such as deep tissue, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, acupressure, craniosacral, lymph drainage, stretching, and reflexology. My massage touch is described as medium to firm. I frequently rely on the use of deep tissue when the client and I both feel it is beneficial. When appropriate I like to do energy work including Reiki, attunement and therapeutic touch. I have also seen incredible results with visualization and deep breathing techniques. Though most of my massage sessions are in hour increments I have found that ninety minute sessions allow time to work through specific complaints while leaving time for overall body relaxation. I am a great believer in the process of self healing and I feel honored and blessed.

Drew Corrigan
Drew has a variety of specialties including Structural Integration, Lymphatic Massage, Tai Massage, Lomi Lomi, deep tissue, and pregnancy massage. He trained at the Midwest Institute of Natural Healing.

Aaron Stonecipher
Aaron graduated from the Midwest Institute of Natural Healing in 1998, then worked as an instructor's assistant, working with Carmelita Davis-Beets for a year, and continues to teach at the school.  Aaron brings a strong sense of commitment and dedication to everything he is involved in. His experience as a certified fitness trainer (I.F.P.A.) offers tremendous insight to the students as they learn about the rehabilitation and re-education of the muscular system. Working toward his certification in Hatha Yoga, Aaron uses this knowledge to teach his students the finer movements of the muscular system. Aaron is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, and is currently a Body Somatic practitioner.

Bernie Faustlin
Massage Therapist

Bernie Faustlin has been a professional Massage Therapist for over 15 years. He started practicing massage over 30 years ago on family and friends. Bernie specializes in Deep Tissue Neuromuscular Manipulation focusing on Neck, Back, Shoulder, and Joint issues. He has been a Reiki Practitioner and Energy worker for 10+ years. He has been trained in Usui Reiki and practices guided Meditation and Color Therapy. He holds a Black Belt in Combat Tae Kwon Do, and has been studying Chinese Meridian work (acupressure) for 5 years. Bernie is a member of the Civil Air Patrol, which is the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, and serves as the unit's Emergency Services Officer in which they conduct Ground and Air Rescue operations for downed aircraft, lost individuals, and provide support to local agencies after natural disasters, as well as other duties. Our Squadron is comprised of both adults and youth aged 11-18. Bernie also enjoys hiking, camping, white water rafting, mountain climbing, and other outdoor pursuits.

Lynette Saldivar
Massage Therapist

Lynette is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from the Midwest Institute of Natural Healing. She is also certified in Husband-Coached Childbirth and has four children of her own. Her areas of expertise include Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, Hawaiian Lomi, prenatal, PNF and myofascial release.