Our Faculty Winona Bontrager - LPN, LMT, Owner/Director Winona, owner and director of LSM, is a 1986 graduate of the Florida School of Massage; she brings 23 years of massage therapy experience to the school. Winona is currently serving a 2 year term as member-at-large on the American Massage Therapy Association National Board, and prior to that served as the AMTA Council of Schools, Board President; this is her seventh year serving our community in this capacity. The culture of the school reflects her core values: a sense of humor, balance, a love of learning, and respecting others as spirit, mind and body. Camille Baughman - BS, LMT, MA Camille brings her background in teaching and psychology to the classroom as she invites students to become more self-aware on their journey toward their new roles as massage therapists. A 1986 graduate of the Florida School of Massage, she owns a large private practice in Carlisle. Camille received her Masters Degree in Applied Healing Arts at the Tai Sophia Institute in Baltimore. Tom Ripple - BA, LMT Tom graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 1986 and takes an innovative approach to the instruction and practice of polarity and connective tissue therapy. His focus is on combining both types of bodywork to promote greater awareness of the interaction between psychological and physical patterns. Tom comes to us from Athens, OH where he has a thriving private practice. He also enjoys spending time with his family and practicing meditation and yoga. Emmett Geesaman - CMT, NMT Emmett brings a love of physical fitness to his teaching of neuromuscular therapy and kinesiology. He began his studies in neuromuscular therapy in 1992 when he graduated from LSM. Emmett specializes in soft tissue trauma and co-owns L & E Massage Therapy Center in Lancaster. He enjoys spending time at the beach with family, honing his green thumb, and is a Jeep enthusiast. Kelly L. Givens - IIR, PRA, CMT Kelly has been a certified reflexologist since 1996. Committed to staying current in this specialty, she continues to expand her knowledge of the body. Kelly completed the massage therapy program at LSM in 2001 and maintains a private practice in Bainbridge. She takes time to enjoy Bikram Yoga and watch her sons compete in the sports of wrestling and roller-hockey. Mike L. Walters - LMT Mike received his massage training at The Alternative Conjunction School of Massage in 1994 and his license through the State of Florida in 1995. He brings his specialized education and experience to our students in teaching sports massage. Mr. Walters maintains a practice in Camp Hill, PA focusing on the needs of the completing athlete. He has traveled extensively to serve athletes at National and International venues. Lisa Vigilante - CMT Lisa graduated from LSM in 1992 and is co-owner of L & E Massage Therapy with offices in Ephrata and Lancaster. Lisa was our evening Program Director for several years and continues to fill staffing needs as they arise. Georgeanna Ledgerwood - MLIS, BA, CMT Georgeanna completed the Massage Therapy program at LSM, Night class of 2007. She is now teaching Anatomy & Physiology to our evening students. Georgeanna earned her Master of Library and Information Sciences degree in 1995 and has worked as a Medical & Consumer Health Librarian for over 10 years, adding the duties of Continuing Medical Education Coordinator in her most recent position. She brings her knowledge and great sense of humor to the classroom, loves to travel (most recently to South Korea and south Maine) and enjoys spending time with family and friends. We welcome her to our staff. Adjunct Faculty Eileen Cristina - CMP, AT Eileen comes in for a one-day workshop each term to teach the basic concepts of aromatherapy. She has been utilizing aromatherapy in her massage practice for seven years and brings a variety of essential oils to facilitate experiential learning. Ephrata Community Hospital Supplies us with instructors in CPR and First Aid. This takes two days of class time and allows our students to receive this necessary certification on-site while attending our school.