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Over more than 20 years Dr. Kirsten Shepard has established integrated practices that combine medical, chiropractic, acupuncture and physical therapy approaches to whole body care, including the opening of clinics across Texas and in Los Angeles.

Dr. Kirsten Shepard is an expert in her field; she has led educational sessions with other medical professionals and been recognized by notable leaders across health and fitness communities. She has been selected as a Profile of Prominence award recipient in Health Professions by the Texas legislature and received a Special Congressional Recognition from a Texas United States Senator.

Dr. Finn graduated Medical School from the University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston. He completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from the University of Utah, and is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Pain Medicine, and Pain Management.

Practicing medicine in Colorado Springs since 1994, Dr. Finn serves on the American Board of Pain Medicine Exam Council, Appeals
Committee, and Executive Board. He is the President-Elect of the American Board of Pain Medicine.

Dr. Finn served on the Colorado Governors Task Force on Amendment 64, Consumer Safety and Social Issues Work Group and serves on the Colorado Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council.

For over two decades, Jennie Bingham has dedicated herself to the field of childbirth and postpartum care, passionately supporting expecting mothers and families through one of life’s most transformative journeys.

As a seasoned Doula and licensed massage therapist, Jennie specializes in bodywork tailored for pregnant women, blending her deep understanding of the physical changes during pregnancy with empathetic emotional support.

Stuart es profesor en la Universidad de Victoria, Melbourne, donde enseña técnicas de tejidos blandos.

Stuart trabaja principalmente con atletas de élite y ha sido parte del equipo olímpico australiano de terapia manual durante más de 20 años (Sydney 2000, Atenas 2004, Beijing 2008, Londres 2012).

En 2018, Stuart recibió un premio a la trayectoria de la Asociación Australiana de Terapia de Masaje.

La Dra. Joi Edwards es fisioterapeuta y masajista con amplia experiencia en ortopedia y terapia manual. Es una escritora consumada que contribuye regularmente con artículos en los medios que cubren temas de salud y bienestar.

Como educadora, la Dra. Joi es conocida por capacitar a los terapeutas con su estilo de enseñanza altamente entretenido y atractivo.

Andy es terapeuta humano y equino, apasionado por la terapia de puntos gatillo y el descubrimiento de nuevas técnicas para el tratamiento de animales. Cuando Andy no está enseñando o tratando, pasa gran parte de su tiempo trabajando en platós como representante de seguridad animal de la American Humane Association.

Andy ha adaptado con éxito una serie de técnicas NAT para el tratamiento de caballos.

Dr. Constance Bradley, L.Ac., PhD, is a distinguished faculty member with a diverse academic and professional background. A graduate of the US Air Force Academy (BSc in Humanities, 2001), the University of Colorado (MA in Philosophy, focusing on Medical Ethics, 2002), and the University of Utah (PhD with emphases in Philosophy of Science and Theoretical Biology, 2009), Dr. Bradley has also earned an MA in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (2015).

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Bradley has contributed to journals including the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the Sage, and the Feng Shui Journal. Currently licensed to practice acupuncture in Kentucky, she also holds a national certification through the NCCAOM.

Dr. Linda Bluestein, M.D., is a board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician, and former ballet dancer, with a specialization in treating dancers and athletes prone to hypermobility disorders. After obtaining her Medical Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, she completed an anesthesiology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.

A prominent figure in the study of connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), she serves as the Director of Education for the nonprofit, EDS Wellness. Additionally, she contributes to academia as an assistant professor and the RISHI Healer’s Art Program course director at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Erica Suter, a former college and professional soccer player, has made her mark as a distinguished Youth Speed, Agility, Strength, and Conditioning Coach over the past decade. Currently based in Tampa, Florida, Erica is well-known online as the Fit Soccer Queen. She authored 'The Strong Female Athlete', a book based on both science and personal experience, presenting a new approach for young female athletes to boost speed, minimize injury, and optimize performance.

Erica earned her Master of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Performance Enhancement from Johns Hopkins University. She also holds several noteworthy certifications, including a USSF “C” License; NSPA Certified Speed And Agility Coach; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); and a USA Weight-Lifting Sports Performance Coach (USAW Level 1) certification.

Phillipa Butler es una fisioterapeuta colegiada con muchos años de experiencia en el NHS y en el sector privado ayudando a las personas a recuperarse de accidentes, enfermedades o lesiones. Su pasión es la enseñanza y a Phillipa le encanta trabajar con personas para ayudarlas a hacer ejercicio de una manera correcta, segura y efectiva y descubrir el poder del movimiento que mejora la vida.

Phillipa es profesora certificada de Pilates Mat y Reformer, profesora certificada de Hatha Yoga y meditación y utiliza sus muchas y variadas habilidades para generar y mejorar el bienestar.

El Dr. Jonathan Kuttner MD es un especialista en dolor crónico ampliamente reconocido como una autoridad líder en el tema de los puntos gatillo.

Cuando no está dando tratamiento o enseñando, es probable que Jonathan esté caminando por las colinas alrededor de su casa en Nueva Zelanda, haciendo ala delta desde los acantilados o practicando Aikido.

En 2016, Jonathan recibió un premio a la trayectoria de la Asociación Nacional de Terapeutas de Puntos Gatillo Miofasciales (NAMTPT).

Pricilla Fleming está clínicamente certificada en trabajo corporal neuromuscular y estructural y es autora de A Bodyworkers Guide to Soft Tissue Patterns .

Además de sus funciones docentes en NAT y la Escuela de Masaje de Carolina del Norte, aparece regularmente como oradora principal y recientemente apareció en la revista Massage.

Pricilla enseña sobre Ética y Seguridad, área que le apasiona. Su curso de CE en línea estará disponible en breve en esta plataforma para comprar y gratis para los miembros.

En 2002, Mike se unió al equipo de rugby de Irlanda como jefe de fuerza y ​​acondicionamiento después de que Eddie O'Sullivan lo buscara. En su mandato de 8 años, revolucionó por completo las estructuras y los sistemas de entrenamiento del equipo, sentando las bases de lo que se ha convertido en el equipo irlandés más exitoso de la historia.

Mike es ampliamente considerado como uno de los mejores entrenadores de fuerza y ​​acondicionamiento en el negocio.

Karen Vizueta tiene un BSc (Hons) de la Universidad de Rhode Island. Ella tiene las siguientes certificaciones de aptitud física; Colchoneta STOTT Pilates; Reformer, NASM CPT, AFAA Primary Group Exercise, AFAA Step, TRX, BOSU Kids y Precision Nutrition L1. También está entrenada en Balanced Body Jumpboard, Power House Pilates Integrated Tower, IMX Pilates Mat & Reformer.

Además de su trabajo como entrenadora física, es colaboradora habitual de artículos sobre bienestar y ha aparecido en Cosmopolitan.com y feedspot.com.

Maureen es una de las creadoras de la técnica de masaje de fusión, que combina la liberación fascial y el masaje de tejido profundo con un enfoque estructurado en el tratamiento de las manos, los pies y la cabeza para liberar la tensión en el resto del cuerpo. Cuando no está escribiendo o enseñando, Maureen organiza talleres de retiro en los EE. UU. e Indonesia.

Maureen ha pasado más de 25 años enseñando en el Reino Unido, Canadá, Australia, Nueva Zelanda, Mauricio, Sudáfrica e Israel.

Vianca es nuestra gurú de las redes sociales y los medios digitales y embajadora en línea. Su pasión es ayudar a las personas y las empresas a encontrar su camino en línea, crear una presencia en las redes sociales y aumentar el compromiso con los clientes, seguidores, suscriptores y lectores.

Además de completar sus estudios de medios y comunicaciones en Broward College en Florida, Vianca es cofundadora de Thirsty Bartenders, un programa de mixología en línea, y produce contenido en línea desde hace más de una década.

Paul tiene una maestría (MSc) en medicina neuromusculoesquelética y es miembro de la Asociación de fisioterapeutas colegiados de manipulación y de la Federación internacional de terapia de manipulación. Paul está calificado como ESP (Extended Scope Practitioner) y profesor universitario y profesor en el Reino Unido.

En una carrera que abarca más de dos décadas, Paul ha trabajado con atletas de élite (incluido el fisioterapeuta del Crystal Palace FC - EPL) y ha brindado servicios especializados de fisioterapia y consultoría a las fuerzas armadas.

Vicki es profesora adjunta de masaje médico tailandés y ventosas en el Instituto de Masaje de Nueva York en Buffalo, en la Escuela de Masaje Onondaga en Rochester y Syracuse, y es profesora central del LMT Success Group.

Combinando el conocimiento de las ventosas aprendido en el este con las clases a través de la Asociación Internacional de Terapia con ventosas, Vicki ha desarrollado un sistema de ventosas único que combina técnicas de ventosas tailandesas, TCM y modernas.

For the last 25 years, Lara has been exploring and creating new ways to support the body and translate its intelligence through touch, breath and movement. She developed the Kolesar Body Knowledge Method for Pilates Instructors and now offers her latest creation, The Art of Ecstatic Touch, out of her passion for accessing the deep healing potential of the body when it's trapped rhythm of response is liberated into intuition and knowing. She has lead international trainings and workshops guiding people to unlock their somatic knowing through their sense of touch.

Lara combines her expertise in Pilates, Gyrotonic, Anatomy, Massage, Dance, Embodied Sensuality, and Personal Development to remind people of their body’s trustworthy wisdom. She is passionate about using touch and sensory intuition to remind your body through its innate, ecstatic expression of aliveness that it is made up of the same primordial force that fuels all of life.

Levi Markwardt is a world-class Kettlebell Sport Competitor and an integral member of Team USA's World Team, recognized under the International Kettlebell Marathon Federation (IKMF). His exceptional skill in Kettlebell Sport is highlighted by his achievements as an IKMF Master of Sport World Class in Pentathlon and Half Marathon Half Snatch. Levi has become a prominent figure in the kettlebell community, not only for his competitive successes but also for his role in elevating the sport's profile.

In addition to his competitive pursuits, Levi is passionate about teaching and training others in the art of kettlebell sport. Through his role at Levi's Harder To Kill Training, he offers specialized kettlebell workshops, individualized programming, and one-on-one coaching. His training programs are renowned for their effectiveness, attracting kettlebell athletes from various levels, including six World Team members who train under his guidance. Levi's expertise in kettlebell training makes him a sought-after coach for athletes looking to excel in this challenging and rewarding sport.

Becky Tyler, is a highly qualified, versatile Osteopath with over 13years experience treating patients. Qualified in Osteopathy, Paediatric Osteopathy, Sports massage, Personal training, Swimming teaching and more, her passion for helping people and love for the job keeps Becky always seeking her next course.

Working with high level Sportsman including Tom Birchall (Sidecar racer) and Oliver Townsend MBE (a British eventing rider) Becky fully appreciates the demands of high level sport and the importance of having a good therapy programme that fits inline with the demands of training and competing.

Becky is a natural and inspirational teacher who thoroughly enjoys passing on her knowledge to the next generation of therapists through teaching and assessment.

Dani tiene una licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas y una Maestría (MSc) en Liderazgo Empresarial y Organizacional, y es un ex capitán de Varsity Soccer de Penn State, donde jugó en la Conferencia Big Ten durante 4 temporadas.

Además de capitanear el equipo durante 3 años, Dani recibió el premio Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award (2016); Premio Big Ten Sportsmanship (2017); y Premio Académico All Big Ten (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). Dani da conferencias y presenta regularmente en los campus sobre temas relacionados con los atletas y la salud mental. También es el presentador del podcast Treatment Room Secrets .

Además de ser masajista certificada por el NCBTMB, Heidi también es veterinaria autorizada y acreditada por el gobierno federal y está certificada en acupuntura veterinaria.

Heidi se especializa en la revisión y edición de documentos médicos y ha sido editora en jefe de NAT Education desde 2017. Cuando no está tratando a humanos, animales o editando textos, se puede encontrar a Heidi corriendo en Connecticut, donde es miembro de Run 169 Towns Society. hasta ahora ha corrido una carrera en 84 ciudades de Connecticut.

Instructora certificada por Yoga Alliance especializada en vinyasa yoga, meditación y trabajo de respiraciónparte de la facultad de atención plena de Hamilton Health Sciences/McMaster University

Durante más de una década, Anthony ha diseñado e impartido programas de atención plena para juntas escolares, universidades, profesionales de la salud, grandes corporaciones, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y para las principales marcas e individuos de salud y bienestar de todo el mundo, incluida Lululemon, la marca de yoga más grande del mundo.

Steph tiene más de 10 años de experiencia como dietista registrada y entrenadora física y ha ayudado a miles de personas a mejorar su rendimiento al correr, su composición corporal y a desarrollar una mejor relación con la comida y el ejercicio.

En estos días, Steph se enfoca en crear cursos NAT para corredores y aquellos que trabajan con corredores, para comprender mejor la nutrición en relación con el rendimiento, la salud y la rehabilitación.

Sonja Forster es fisioterapeuta y profesora de yoga certificada que se especializa en disfunción y rehabilitación del núcleo y del suelo pélvico.

Originaria de Munich, Alemania, donde estudió y comenzó a practicar fisioterapia, Sonja trata a clientes con dolor ortopédico y disfunciones del suelo pélvico y central en su práctica privada.

En los últimos años Sonja ha profundizado en su trabajo en el sector de la salud preventiva de la mujer.

En su carrera de fisioterapia que comenzó en 2008, Beth ha trabajado con personas a lo largo de su vida en una variedad de entornos. Se tomó un año sabático en 2015-2016 para viajar por América del Sur y Asia, incluidas asignaciones voluntarias en Bután y Vietnam como instructora clínica y académica para el personal local de fisioterapia. Al regresar a los EE. UU. con una perspectiva ampliada de la salud, Beth incorporó nuevas ideas a su práctica.

Beth obtuvo un Doctorado en Terapia Física de la Universidad de Washington y una Licenciatura en Psicología de la Universidad de Puget Sound. También obtuvo un certificado de competencia en rehabilitación vestibular y está certificada en Diagnóstico y Terapia Mecánica.

Steven Thomas, BSc (Hons), MSc, MRCPOD, is an esteemed Podiatrist and brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to educate aspiring podiatrists. With an honorary membership at Guy's NHS hospital, London, within the Podiatric (foot and ankle) Surgery unit, Steven's expertise is highly regarded.

Having graduated with Honours in Podiatry and holding a Master of Science degree, Steven's teaching encompasses the latest advancements in the field. His additional entitlements of prescription-only medicines administration (POM-A) and supply (POM-S) further showcase his comprehensive understanding of podiatric care.

As a member of the Royal College of Podiatry and the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), Steven upholds the highest professional standards in podiatry education.

Bob McAtee, LMT, BCTMB, is a renowned massage therapist and teacher at the NAT Global Campus.

With a career spanning over four decades, Bob specializes in sports and orthopedic massage therapy. Alongside his massage practice, he shares his knowledge and expertise through teaching.

As an author of two bestselling books, Bob's teachings provide valuable insights into injury care, facilitated stretching, and more. His dedication to educating aspiring massage therapists has made him a respected figure in the industry.

Bob's teachings at NAT Global Campus empower students to deliver exceptional care, enhance athletic performance, and contribute to the field of sports massage therapy.

Dr. Jason Miller PhD has been involved with strength and conditioning and barbell sports over 25 years, either as an athlete, strength coach, or weight-lifting coach, and now as a professor and researcher at the City of Oklahoma University.

Jason is passionate about the movement sciences and all the practical ways that exercise and sport science can translate into improving the lives of others, whether through sports performance, rehab or health science.

Jason is a founding member of the NAT Sports online teaching faculty and teaches all aspects of performance training, athlete rehabilitation and advanced movement sciences for NAT Global Campus.

Margaret is a trained sport massage therapist, osteopath, herbal practitioner, and published author.

Margaret received a BSc in Zoology from UCL and an MSc in Osteopathy from UCO in 2011.

Her work with patients includes herbal therapy, emotional freedom therapy, mindfulness and breathing techniques. Margaret also shares her knowledge and love of health and wellbeing through writing books and creating online content for NAT Global Campus.

Vern Tsing received his advanced level teaching certification from the world renowned Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors (MAYI) Academy.

Vern creates classes that are designed to ease beginners into the fundamentals of yoga from the physical aspects (asanas) such as safe execution to proper awareness to body alignment and the incorporation of breath with movement to deepen self awareness, then over time slowly expand on different forms of Pranayama (Breathing techniques) and deeper rejuvenation through the practice of Yoga Nidra to elevate one’s practice.

Carolyn began her career as a fitness instructor and subsequently trained for 2 years at the Northern Institute of Massage, qualifying in 1992 as a Remedial Massage Therapist.

Before embarking on her Osteopathic training, she worked in private practice as a Remedial Massage Therapist acquiring Cranio-sacral Therapy I and Cranio-sacral Therapy II with The Upledger Institute in 1994 and 1995, respectively.

Carolyn graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 1999 with a BSc in Osteopathy.

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John has been practising the Bowen Technique and Craniosacral Therapy full time since 1995.

He is a former chairman of the Bowen Association of the UK, the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK and the Cranial Forum, the lead body overseeing the national standards of practice for the profession in the UK. He is a former examiner for the University of Oxford examinations board and was an advisor on education and training for the Bowen Forum under the Prince of Wales' Foundation for Integrated Health.

Leda Mox is a seasoned equine massage therapist with a deep-rooted passion for horses. Growing up on a small hobby farm, Leda's love for horses was ignited at a young age, a passion that eventually led her to the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Here, she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Equine Science, immersing herself in Hunt Seat and Western Pleasure competitions on the IHSA team and participating in Barrel racing and goat tying in NIRA.

With more than two decades of specialization in equine massage, Leda's expertise is unparalleled.

Ke Wynn Lee authored the award-winning book titled “Pain-Free Fitness” and has contributed numerous articles related to exercise, fitness and sports medicine.

Ke Wynn is a specialist in sports injury, corrective and medical exercise. He is recognised as one of the most prominent healthcare professionals in Penang State, Malaysia from where he teaches sports massage locally and online for NAT Global Campus.