MMT and Certified Master of Ayurveda

Lori comes to RMCT with 20 years of experience in the field of massage therapy. Ten of those years in a hospital physical therapy clinic working with in-patients as well as out-patients gaining great experience with many different injuries, disorders, & diseases in people of all ages & abilities.

As an athlete & equestrian, she has a love & understanding of the importance of massage therapy in the world of sports. This led to extensive work with athletes of all kinds including Olympic & professional athletes. Through this work it became evident how vital brain work is in the quest for peak performance & good health. With a strong belief in the mind body connection, she acquired a Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work degree. An understanding of how thoughts & emotions affect our physical health developed into a passion that led to years of research & learning in the field of neuroscience.

This study into the mind body connection became key in the further development of her massage therapy career. Knowledge of this process, combined with the many benefits that massage therapy offers, led to helping many heal from the effects of trauma, PTSD, panic & anxiety allowing them to move forward into productive and healthy lives.

Lori is trained in: Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, Psychology, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release, Structural Muscular Balance, Joint Movements & Range of Motion, Trauma, Yoga, Tai Chi, Craniosacral, Hot Stone, Hydrotherapy, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Sports, Swedish, Prenatal, Infant, Lymphatic & Chair Massage.
As a highly skilled massage therapist with a commitment to education & continual learning, Lori strives to be knowledgeable & skilled in all techniques that may benefit students & clients. Massage is a passion that has filled her life with joy. She looks forward each day to sharing her knowledge & experience with the students of RCMT.

Shelly Spratling is a licensed massage therapist having obtained her training through the Rexburg College of Massage Therapy. A strong advocate of hands-on, inquiry-based learning, she introduces students to time tested as well as current self-care practices for sustaining longevity in the field of massage. Her professional interests focus on research in the field of massage, therapeutic yoga practices and functional movement as a certified personal trainer and spinal cord injury trainer. Shelly is currently certified in Structural Muscular Balancing, Chair Massage, and Face Zoning. Continuing Education continues to be a priority for her. Current projects include establishing a support group for those with Parkinson’s Disease in South East Idaho, teaching how to prepare healthy meals using whole foods, and expanding her massage business, Vital Body Care Massage.

Jaiden has been a massage therapist for more than 4 years, with an emphasis in overall health and mobility. He focuses on the push and pull of the body integrating strength training and massage with his clients. He is very knowledgeable in the field of kinesiology and biomechanics and many more modalities including: Deep tissue, trigger point, and prenatal. While his main focus is postural training, he also believes expecting mothers and their babies benefit the most from massage therapy, which makes him a great fit as our prenatal teacher.

Jaiden’s perspective as a male massage therapist makes him a wonderful asset to our educational team, he works hard to maintain ethical boundaries/expectations to provide a safe, therapeutic environment, for all students and clients.

He is currently in the startup phase of his own business where he will offer nutritional consultation, strength training, and massage therapy.