FACULTY AND STAFF

The Healing Arts and Massage School would like you to meet our staff.

Whether with massage or education; we are here to help.

KEITH BOUCHARD, LMBT #367  

Keith is the Manager, Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Admission, Program Director, Head Instructor and Director of Continuing Education with 30+ years of experience in Massage and Bodywork. 

Keith is a certified and licensed Natropath with a successful practice in Raleigh since 1988. He is the founder of the school, providing support and a wealth of practical experience to students and faculty. His training and practice in the healing arts synthesizes hands-on techniques with nutrition and Functional Energy Therapy.

Keith teaches, advises, provides sports massage to ACC and NCAA Athletes, along with National Champions, Professional Athletes, Olympians and Gold Medlaists, while maintaining clientele in his private practice at The Healing Arts and Massage School.

To book an appointment with Keith, CLICK HERE.

Kitty fehr, reiki master

Retired: March 2019. Though Miss Kitty retired from teaching Reiki, her light and energy remain with our staff. Miss Kitty impacted all those she met; whether briefly or long-term. She will be missed greatly. Ta-Ta for now, Miss Kitty!

Kitty has a Masters Degree in Continuing and Higher Education and has been teaching for over 40 years. Her extensive experience and training in Education and the Natural Healing Arts is a welcome addition to the staff. Kitty is a Reiki Master, teaching Reiki Energy Therapy since 1998. Kitty teaches Reiki and serves as an Advisory Board Member at The Healing Arts and Massage School since 2003. She also enjoys teaching Tai Chi classes in Southern Pines and has worked with this energy work for over 7 years. 

j.j. white, Jr. LMBT #5188

J.J. graduated from The Healing Arts and Massage School in 2004 where he currently serves as an Advisory Board Member, an Instructor and also maintains clientele through his private practice, "All About You Massage Therapy, Inc."
J.J. offers Lymphatic Massage, Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, and Reflexology Treatments. 

To book an appointment with J.J. call or text 919-218-6792 or CLICK HERE.

colleen bouchard, office manager

Colleen joined The Healing Arts and Massage School as Office Manager and Advisory Board Member in January 2018. Colleen has over fifteen years of experience as a small business owner/operator. With a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science from NC State University, Colleen chose Dog Grooming as a career for over twenty years. Her organization skills, people skills and design skills are all evident throughout the facility. 

Josh Larimar, LMBT#19049

Josh graduated from The Healing Arts and Massage School in 2020 and he currently serves as the Academic Advisor, an Advisory Board Member and an Instructor for the school. He also maintains his massage practice at a Raleigh based chiropractic office (Active Chiropractic). 

Early in Josh's career he was a regional educational staff member for the snow sports industry, training coaches on teaching techniques with a strong focus on movement analysis. Now, as a licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist and Reiki practitioner, he is supporting the education of future massage therapists at The Healing Arts and Massage School.