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Our staff and instructors are dedicated to providing an environment conducive to learning. Class sizes are kept
small to allow for personal one-on-one time when necessary to ensure student comprehension.
small to allow for personal one-on-one time when necessary to ensure student comprehension.
Emily Cohen, a recent addition to our CalCopa family has more than a decade of management, education and training experience.
She is a thirteen-year veteran of a Fortune 500 hotel company and during that time period held positions as Training Manager,
Regional Sales Manager and Operations Manager. She has performed additional hotel work as a Specialized Systems
Consultant and Systems Training Consultant. Her other experience includes being a certified CPR and First Aid Instructor for the
American Red Cross and SAT Math tutor for college-bound teenagers.
Her organizational skills and management experience are a definite asset to our institution and she plans to join our faculty as a
certified instructor in the near future.
For information about Emily and her practice, please visit www.SunsetSerenity.massagetherapy.com
She is a thirteen-year veteran of a Fortune 500 hotel company and during that time period held positions as Training Manager,
Regional Sales Manager and Operations Manager. She has performed additional hotel work as a Specialized Systems
Consultant and Systems Training Consultant. Her other experience includes being a certified CPR and First Aid Instructor for the
American Red Cross and SAT Math tutor for college-bound teenagers.
Her organizational skills and management experience are a definite asset to our institution and she plans to join our faculty as a
certified instructor in the near future.
For information about Emily and her practice, please visit www.SunsetSerenity.massagetherapy.com
Emily B. Cohen, BA, NCTMB, ABMP, LMT - Director
Michelle M. Mangano, BA, NCBTMB, ABMP - Associate Director, Dean of Teachers
With over 15 years of corporate experience, Michelle relies on her vast background to ensure a quality operation. She has been
involved in all business aspects from Human Resources, Training & Development, Customer Service and Operations. Both she
and Emily Cohen focus on running the school with a high level of Customer Service, while maintaining a family run environment.
As the Dean of Teachers, Michelle stresses the importance of skills development and the ability to become a valuable employee,
or the knowledge to work as a successful Independent Contractor.
Her teaching philosophy has always been; "make sure the students have the skills and knowledge required, but have fun during
the learning process."
involved in all business aspects from Human Resources, Training & Development, Customer Service and Operations. Both she
and Emily Cohen focus on running the school with a high level of Customer Service, while maintaining a family run environment.
As the Dean of Teachers, Michelle stresses the importance of skills development and the ability to become a valuable employee,
or the knowledge to work as a successful Independent Contractor.
Her teaching philosophy has always been; "make sure the students have the skills and knowledge required, but have fun during
the learning process."
| CalCopa Instructors |
Celina Sahagún, NCBTMB, ABMP - Senior Instructor; Core Classes and Electives
Celina graduated from CalCopa as a Holistic Health Practitioner. She is currently working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in
Human Services. She has her own private practice to maintain her massage therapy skills.
Celina loves teaching using techniques for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning. Her goal is to have students leave her
classes prepared for the next level of education. Ultimately, she hopes our students leave CalCopa with the confidence and
knowledge to pass the National Certification exam, or any city tests required for licensing; all this to help students fulfill their
personal career goals. In addition to teaching both full-time and part-time classes, Celina helps out in the office whenever
necessary.
Classes: All Core Classes, Acupressure, Animal Massage, Curriculum Review, Geriatric Massage, Hot Stone Massage,
Pregnancy I & II, Reflexology I & II, Shiatsu, Tuina
Human Services. She has her own private practice to maintain her massage therapy skills.
Celina loves teaching using techniques for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning. Her goal is to have students leave her
classes prepared for the next level of education. Ultimately, she hopes our students leave CalCopa with the confidence and
knowledge to pass the National Certification exam, or any city tests required for licensing; all this to help students fulfill their
personal career goals. In addition to teaching both full-time and part-time classes, Celina helps out in the office whenever
necessary.
Classes: All Core Classes, Acupressure, Animal Massage, Curriculum Review, Geriatric Massage, Hot Stone Massage,
Pregnancy I & II, Reflexology I & II, Shiatsu, Tuina
Grant Nichol, - H.H.P. Thai Instructor
Rhonda has been attuning Reiki Practitioners for several years. In addition to her successful Costa Mesa business
as a healer using nutrition and balancing, she completed two degrees; a B.H.S. in Health Sciences and Nutrition
and a Bachelors of Metaphysical Sciences. She brings her vast knowledge and healing abilities to CalCopa as our
Reiki Master and Nutrition Specialist.
Classes: Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki III (Reiki Master), Reiki Instructor
as a healer using nutrition and balancing, she completed two degrees; a B.H.S. in Health Sciences and Nutrition
and a Bachelors of Metaphysical Sciences. She brings her vast knowledge and healing abilities to CalCopa as our
Reiki Master and Nutrition Specialist.
Classes: Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki III (Reiki Master), Reiki Instructor
Rhonda Donahue, CNM, BNsc, MMsc ,Reiki Master - Reiki Instructor
Grant is a CalCopa alumni who continues to grow as a Holistic Health Practitioner. After taking Thai classes
at CalCopa, he went to Thailand to further his knowledge in the art of Thai Massage. He brings this
knowledge back to the school to pass on to our students for a more complete knowledge of Thai Massage.
For information about Grant and his practice, please visit http://www.holisticbodywork.net.
Classes: Thai, Table Thai, Thai II
at CalCopa, he went to Thailand to further his knowledge in the art of Thai Massage. He brings this
knowledge back to the school to pass on to our students for a more complete knowledge of Thai Massage.
For information about Grant and his practice, please visit http://www.holisticbodywork.net.
Classes: Thai, Table Thai, Thai II
Carri was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, she started her training in Lomi Lomi when she was 11 years old, she studied
with her Auntie. Carri is also a CalCopa alumna and has taught massage courses at CalCopa and various
other schools for about sixteen years. She teaches our Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage and Crystal Drum Healing
Classes. She has a successful massage private practice in Northern California and is building a place in the woods
to have nature and massage retreats. You can learn more about Carri at her websites: www.panthermoon.org and
www.carrithomas.com.
Classes: Animal Massage, Crystal & Drum Healing, Hawaiian LomiLomi I & II, Pregnancy I & II
with her Auntie. Carri is also a CalCopa alumna and has taught massage courses at CalCopa and various
other schools for about sixteen years. She teaches our Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage and Crystal Drum Healing
Classes. She has a successful massage private practice in Northern California and is building a place in the woods
to have nature and massage retreats. You can learn more about Carri at her websites: www.panthermoon.org and
www.carrithomas.com.
Classes: Animal Massage, Crystal & Drum Healing, Hawaiian LomiLomi I & II, Pregnancy I & II
Carri Thomas, B.S., M.A. Herbologist - Instructor
John Claridge - L.M.T. Deep Tissue Instructor t
John has been working as a Massage Therapist since 2003 at a variety of locations including Burk-Williams Day Spa at the
Block of Orange, Consumer Chiropractic and West Coast Sports In Costa Mesa. His specialties are Therapeutic and Deep
Tissue Massage. John's enthusiasm about Massage Therapy made him a natural to teach our Massage Technician
course. Never one to rest on his accomplishments, John is partnering with one of the Chiropractors to open his own
business, OC Chiro & Claribody Works.
In John's spare time he enjoys painting, photography, writing music and travel. According to John, "Massage Therapy has
given me the time to do and enjoy these things in life." He quotes: "Don't think about the money. Be the best at what you
do in Massage Therapy and Healing. The money will come later."
Classes: Massage Technician and Deep Tissue
Block of Orange, Consumer Chiropractic and West Coast Sports In Costa Mesa. His specialties are Therapeutic and Deep
Tissue Massage. John's enthusiasm about Massage Therapy made him a natural to teach our Massage Technician
course. Never one to rest on his accomplishments, John is partnering with one of the Chiropractors to open his own
business, OC Chiro & Claribody Works.
In John's spare time he enjoys painting, photography, writing music and travel. According to John, "Massage Therapy has
given me the time to do and enjoy these things in life." He quotes: "Don't think about the money. Be the best at what you
do in Massage Therapy and Healing. The money will come later."
Classes: Massage Technician and Deep Tissue
Scotty is a Massage Practitioner and proud graduate of CalCopa. His path to massage came after fifteen
years experience as a professional bike mechanic and an elite racer. He saw how important bodywork is
for the Elite Athletes since "their bodies are the engines not their bikes." He has since joined forces with
many athletes and teams to help keep them in fined tuned shape; which has taken him all over the country.
With his passion for massage and bodywork, Scotty is an instructor and assistant at CalCopa. He feels
that "proper body mechanics, table height, and breathing technique are essential to a long lasting career".
In his spare time, Scotty shows no sign of slowing down. He is sponsored by Hammer Nutrition and races
road and mountain bikes. When off the bike, he can be seen playing the bass, classical guitar, or even the
bagpipe chanter.
Classes: Deep Tissue, Sports & Medical Massage, Various Electives
years experience as a professional bike mechanic and an elite racer. He saw how important bodywork is
for the Elite Athletes since "their bodies are the engines not their bikes." He has since joined forces with
many athletes and teams to help keep them in fined tuned shape; which has taken him all over the country.
With his passion for massage and bodywork, Scotty is an instructor and assistant at CalCopa. He feels
that "proper body mechanics, table height, and breathing technique are essential to a long lasting career".
In his spare time, Scotty shows no sign of slowing down. He is sponsored by Hammer Nutrition and races
road and mountain bikes. When off the bike, he can be seen playing the bass, classical guitar, or even the
bagpipe chanter.
Classes: Deep Tissue, Sports & Medical Massage, Various Electives
Scott "Scotty" Mulleary, NCTMB - Instructor
About Our Staff and Instructors
Jennifer Ervin, LMT, ABMP - Instructor; Core Classes and Electives
Jennifer graduated from CalCopa with over 720 hours of study under her belt. She went on to work at the Four
Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach (Now the The Island Hotel) as a massage therapist. At the same time, she opened
her own massage business and worked at Total Body Care both in Costa Mesa. She had to take some time away
from massage in 2005 for a high risk pregnancy (but both she and her daughter are doing fine). She is happy to be
back massaging again on her own. Jennifer loves teaching the beginning classes to eager new massage therapists
here at her massage alma mater.
Classes: Massage Technician, Curriculum Review, Hot Stone Massage
Seasons Hotel in Newport Beach (Now the The Island Hotel) as a massage therapist. At the same time, she opened
her own massage business and worked at Total Body Care both in Costa Mesa. She had to take some time away
from massage in 2005 for a high risk pregnancy (but both she and her daughter are doing fine). She is happy to be
back massaging again on her own. Jennifer loves teaching the beginning classes to eager new massage therapists
here at her massage alma mater.
Classes: Massage Technician, Curriculum Review, Hot Stone Massage
Sara Lerner, B.A. magna Cum Laude, LMT, CAK - Instructor; Core Classes and Electives
Sara has been a Massage Therapist and Applied Kinesiologist for 12 years. As an instructor, her goal is to help people to
start a fulfilling career they will love. She focuses on helping students master technical skills and proper body mechanics
while maintaining emotional and spiritual grounding to sustain a long a fruitful healing massage practice. She has dedicated
her life full time to the healing arts, both as an instructor at CalCopa and as a massage therapist in a variety of settings
including private practice, spas and corporate/on-site events.
Classes: Massage Technician, Massage Therapist I & II, Deep Tissue
start a fulfilling career they will love. She focuses on helping students master technical skills and proper body mechanics
while maintaining emotional and spiritual grounding to sustain a long a fruitful healing massage practice. She has dedicated
her life full time to the healing arts, both as an instructor at CalCopa and as a massage therapist in a variety of settings
including private practice, spas and corporate/on-site events.
Classes: Massage Technician, Massage Therapist I & II, Deep Tissue
Alicia Barrera-Warwick, H.H.P., NCBTMB, Reiki Master, Esthetician, Instructor
Alicia is a professionally trained makeup artist, licensed esthetician and massage therapist who incorporates
both western and eastern modalities into her practice and instruction. She is the owner of "Art Face Beauty
Productions" and founder/educatior of K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Spa. She is also a Registered Reiki
Master/Teacher and certified Holistic Stress Management specialist. Her personal mission is to help her
clients and students incorporate balance, beauty and health as a whole into their lives. For more information
about Alicia visit http://www.massageandfacials.com/.
Classes: Spa Services I and II
both western and eastern modalities into her practice and instruction. She is the owner of "Art Face Beauty
Productions" and founder/educatior of K.I.S.S. - Keep It Simple Spa. She is also a Registered Reiki
Master/Teacher and certified Holistic Stress Management specialist. Her personal mission is to help her
clients and students incorporate balance, beauty and health as a whole into their lives. For more information
about Alicia visit http://www.massageandfacials.com/.
Classes: Spa Services I and II
Born and raised in California, TJ joined the army at 18 and served until his 21st birthday. Upon re-enlisting as a
permanent party "civilian" he decided alleviating pain made better use of his hands than creating it, so he began
massage school. His passion for health, healing and the exchange of knowledge drives him. As a graduate from
Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute, his skills include: Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue,
Barefoot Compression, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral Lymphatic Drainage, Cranial Sacral Therapy,
Reflexology and Tuina.
Classes: Barefoot Compression Massage and Lymphatic Drainage
permanent party "civilian" he decided alleviating pain made better use of his hands than creating it, so he began
massage school. His passion for health, healing and the exchange of knowledge drives him. As a graduate from
Santa Barbara Body Therapy Institute, his skills include: Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Deep Tissue,
Barefoot Compression, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Visceral Lymphatic Drainage, Cranial Sacral Therapy,
Reflexology and Tuina.
Classes: Barefoot Compression Massage and Lymphatic Drainage
TJ Reynolds, Massage Therapist
