"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense." Buddha
Nicole A. Mikel,
Clinical Holistic Health Practitioner
Clinical Holistic Life Coach
The Director of The Earth's Center, Nicole Ann Mikel, is a Clinical Holistic Health Practitioner and Clinical Holistic Life Coach. She is a graduate from the Reflexology Science Institute in Columbus, Ohio and The Ohio Academy of Holistic Health in Xenia, Ohio. She is certified in Reflexology, Herbal Health, Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Specialized Kinesiology, Non Directive Imagery, Neuro Linguistic Programming, and Hypnotherapy. She is also a certified Reiki Master/Teacher. As the Director, she assists new clients with choosing which services would best suit their needs and sees clients for Reflexology sessions, Reiki sessions, Life Coaching, and teaches Reiki Certification Classes based on Traditional Japanese Reiki. Nicole has dedicated her life to assisting others to find balance in their lives through her vocation and the selectively chosen staff at The Earth's Center.
Chie K. Schmitt, LMT
Lead Massage Therapist
Chie graduated SHI Integrative Medical Massage School at Sinclair Community College in June 2005. She was professionally licensed in Massage Therapy with the State Medical Board of Ohio in July 2005. Chie has been a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) since November 2005.
- Swedish Massage
- Craniosacral Therapy, Level 1
- Muscle Energy Technique for Iliosacral dysfunction
- Integrative Myoneural Therapy: Cervical and TMJ joint dysfunction
- Nurturing the Mother: A course and certification in Pre-Natal and Postpartum massage
- Successful evaluation and treatment of low back pain
- Integrated Neuromuscular technique: Muscle energy therapy and positional release
When Chie is not massaging clients at The Earth's Center, she also works as a Japanese Language Interpreter. Chie loves to play tennis, weight train, and use the Nordic track. She also enjoys watching movies, the Tennis Channel and the Discovery Health Channel. She also loves to have a cup of coffee and chocolate.
James A. Sears,
Licensed Acupuncturist, Masters of Oriental Medicine
James studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Academy of Oriental medicine at Austin (www.aoma.edu). The program consisted of over 3000 clock hours of class time, of which acupuncture was merely one facet. The program, among other subjects, included extensive study of Chinese herbology as well as 180 hours of bodywork focusing on Zen shiatsu.
James is nationally certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed by the state of Ohio's medical board as a licensed acupuncturist. James feels that the individualized, balancing approach that TCM takes toward facilitating health is ideal for some of the most common dis-eases that plague our culture, including: headaches, upper back and neck pain and tightness, digestive problems, depression/anxiety, painful or irregular menstruation, hypertension, arthritis, and the list goes on and on.
If you have questions about TCM (in general, or in regard to your own health) please do not hesitate to contact The Earth's Center.
Lauren Taylor,
LMT
Lauren Taylor, LMT specializes in massage for relaxation and stress relief, with a focus on posture, gait and alignment balance, especially for dancers. She is an alumnus of Tippecanoe High School, and graduated from the accelerated massage program at the Dayton School of Medical Massage in 2007 to become licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board in 2008. Aside from practicing medical massage at The Earth's Center, Lauren teaches various dance classes and works with movement artists of all ages and disciplines. With these combined experiences, she strives to bring art and wellness together, and to guide the body to it optimal and natural potential.
Michelle Norman,
Certified Bellanina Facelift Massage
Michelle Norman has been practicing the art of the Bellanina Facelift Massage since 2005. She also holds certifications in Herbal Health, Reflexology, and Melody Crystal healing. The Bellanina Facelift Massage is the most luxurious, safe, and effective method for treating the problem of sagging, aging skin without surgery. Bellanina Facelift Massage Treatment is a process that involves various techniques and natural skin products to assist in revitalizing and rejuvenating the muscles and skin of the face to ensure the best results ever. As a naturalist and raw food advocate Michelle has a strong background in healing foods and superfood nutrition to create radiance and beauty on the inside as well as the outside. Michelle has been studying and researching natural health since 1999.
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Kim S. Noll,
LMT
Kim is a licensed massage therapist with the Ohio State Medical Board and the Texas State Health Department. Born and raised in Troy, Ohio, Kim enjoyed her younger years competing in the United States Gymnastics Federation with local team Rainbow Gymnastics Academy. This experience gave her a greater level of both physical and mental awareness for the body. Later, Kim attended The Lauterstein-Conway Massage School in Austin, Texas. She completed the 750-hour graduate program establishing interpersonal skills and effective therapeutic techniques. Kim has practiced massage therapy for 8 years contributing her skills of integrative and structural bodywork to include: Deep Massage - The Lauterstein Method, Sports/Fitness massage, Sho-Shin Shiatsu, Hot Stone massage, Pre-natal massage, Swedish massage, Zen Chair massage, Raindrop technique therapy, Body mobilization techniques, Thai Bodywork, and stretch/strength education. Kim specializes in integrative and structural bodywork: unique focus on balancing energy and structural pathways, inviting balance and harmony for the whole body.
Suzie Barnes,
LMT
Certified Reiki Level 1
Suzie grew up in Tipp City and currently still resides there with her eight-year-old son Noah. She graduated from the Upper Valley JVS School of Practical Nursing in 2001 and worked as an LPN for several years before becoming interested in massage and other holistic health therapies. Suzie graduated from Miami Jacobs Career College in April 2010 with an Associates of Applied Science in Massage Therapy.
When she isn't working, Suzie enjoys hiking, cooking, and hanging out with her family. She also volunteers at Brukner Nature Center working in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Katie Nardecchia,
RYT
Katie is a certified "Hatha" yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance. She has been practicing yoga for seven years and still continues to grow and carry out her yoga everyday. Katie received her 200 hour certification through the "Sakti" yoga school in Dayton, Ohio. She has been teaching classes for three years, these ranging from beginners to advanced levels. She begins each class with centering, which involves emphasis on the breath. Katie believes this allows each of us to become centered and grounded for the practice. Throughout the class a variety of asanas (postures), will be taught and practiced. Some of these postures are seated and some are standing. The standing postures help us with balance, which becomes increasingly important as we get older. Each class ends with deep relaxation. This time is the most important because it leaves us feeling rejuvenated and most importantly, present in the moment.
Beth Weaver Culpepper,
RYT
Beginning her yogic journey in 1994, Beth Weaver Culpepper danced with the motions of life, finding much of her physical asana practice in her own home, along with family life. Never forcing herself in her journey, but following encouraging words and loving intuition, Beth completed her 200 Hrs. from Sri Yoga Center in Dayton in December 2010.
Whether Beth is working with toddlers to teens at The Tipp City Library, teaching yoga or living joyfully with her three divine daughters, she intentionally lives with delight and play through mind, body and spirit.
Sabra L. Tomb,
Doctorate of Natural Health
Sabra L. Tomb, Doctorate of Natural Health, has been active in the natural health and fitness industries for over a decade. She received her Doctorate from Clayton College of Natural Health.
She owned a natural health store, Body and Soul, for six years while completing her Doctorate. She has also been a Parrillo certified personal trainer for over a decade that has made physical fitness a priority for her life.
Sabra’s passion is to help empower people to take control of their health and fitness and to live the life they’ve imagined.
Maggie Mason,
Belly Dance Instructor
Mezzelli started dancing at the age of 5 and has been dancing ever since. Of Romanian and Turkish descent she come from a long line of musicians and entertainers who have fostered her creativity and love of dance. Continuing education is very important to her and she has trained with belly dance superstars and international performers. Her mission is to promote fitness through enjoyable activities and fellowship. Core conditioning and technique drills along with choreography round out a fun and challenging class.