Pam Baldwin, MBA, LMT

Pam has an MBA with a background in marketing where she worked in the corporate world since 1990. The horrific events of 9/11/2001 tragedy left Ms. Baldwin strongly questioning what she was doing with her life and she decided to follow her dream and become a massage therapist.

After graduating from NHITA in June 2003, Ms. Baldwin immediately began working at the Cliff House Resort & Spa in Ogunquit, Maine and has been happily employed there ever since. This past spring she was promoted to Lead massage therapist where she now manages their team of 18 therapists. She believes it is the perfect job for her where she can apply her business knowledge to ensure the staff is offering the best massage therapy treatments available.

"At the time, I saw other massage therapy programs popping up around the area, but I believed then as I do now that they do not have the history, expertise, and dedication to the healing arts the way NHITA does. I wanted a top-notch school with the best well-rounded education available, where massage wasn't simply a trend, but rather a way of life. I am so fortunate for the opportunity the Cliff House gave me. Aside from working at a gorgeous resort, I have the extremely rewarding task of providing massage therapy to our wonderful guests. I love what I do!"

Kirsten Dorsey, BA, LMT

After graduating from NHITA in 2003, Kirsten began what has so far been an exciting and amazing journey. Prior to attending NHITA Kirsten received a B.A. in Women's Studies from the University of Southern Maine in 1996 and had been working primarily in the social work field. She sought out massage therapy to help her manage the stress of the social work field and was impressed with the way that massage therapy impacted her spiritually, mentally and physically. Kirsten then decided to become a massage therapist to help others in the way she had been helped. Kirsten maintains a private practice in Portland, Maine.

"I feel that the skills I learned at NHITA are top notch. NHITA was just the perfect mix of science, hands-on, alternative healing, humor, and professionalism. I chose NHITA because I really liked the focus on massage techniques including the two basic modalities of Swedish and Neuromuscular Technique as well as other techniques like Reflexology. I am confident when meeting clients who present challenging situations that I have a solid base of knowledge and experience from which to draw."

Marie Hanson, LMT

Marie worked in the banking industry for many years before realizing her desire to follow a career in the health care field. After graduating in December 2004 from NHITA, Marie began working at Family Chiropractic of Wakefield Corner, New Hampshire. Her practice is primarily focused on injury rehabilitation and preparing her clients for chiropractic adjustment. She is also involved with VNA/Hospice of Carroll County providing massage for the terminally ill. She is nationally certified and licensed in both New Hampshire and Maine.

"After a 20 year absence from a school environment NHITA was a perfect choice for me. The education was top notch and professional, the staff and administration eagerly worked with me, and I felt prepared to enter into my new career. My only regret is not starting years ago. NHITA was also the only COMTA accredited massage school in the area, which made me confident in the level of education I would receive."

Marianne Jeneski, RN LCMT

Marianne has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork and has over 1000 hours of education in massage therapy. She has additional training in advanced injury rehabilitation and is certified in peri-natal pregnancy massage and spa therapies. Marianne has a successful practice in Massachusetts called A Body in Balance.

"The philosophy of the school was very much in line with how I view healing. Coming from a medical background as a registered nurse I wanted a program that would embrace both Eastern and Western beliefs about how the body heals so that I could incorporate that into my practice. The school prepares students for various modalities of alternative medicine and the tools with which to build a successful practice."

Will Llewellyn, B.S., LMT

Will's interest in massage and complementary medicine began several years ago after suffering injuries from a car accident where symptoms manifested several years later. First working with a massage therapist and later a chiropractor to address the chronic pain and migraines resulting from the accident, it was during those sessions Will came to appreciate the wonderful healing power of touch.

It took ten years of "thinking about massage therapy as a career" that Will finally took the next step. After researching many schools in Vermont, where Will lived and worked, he enrolled at NHITA in Bridgton, ME, in 2005. To him, "NHITA was the best choice and offered the most comprehensive program of any school I researched. The friendships and training I gained while at NHITA was worth everything I had to sacrifice to come. I would do it again in an instant."

Will moved to Springfield, MA shortly after graduating in 2006 to open his own practice. He joined The Integrative Health Group in Springfield, MA, a group of independent, holistic practitioners comprised of massage therapists, naturopaths, acupuncturists, psychologists, and other health care professionals.

Carey Thorpe, BS, LMT

Carey graduated from the NHITA in 2005. She has a BS in Social and Behavioral Sciences, with a Minor in Education, from the University of Southern Maine. Carey incorporates the many modalities she learned at NHITA into her treatment sessions. She has had the honor of serving in the role of doula for family and friends, and is now doing most of the maternity massage at Focal Point, where she has her practice in Portland.

"NHITA is a great place to explore the endless opportunities available in the massage therapy industry. It provided the building blocks on which I feel confident to build my career as well as it offering the opportunity to work with amazing people.