Michelle Coffman, LMT Michelle was born and raised in the suburbs of Charleston, WV. In 1997 Michelle graduated from the Mountain State School of Massage in Charleston, WV, and soon became a NCBTMB nationally certified, licensed Massage Therapist. Since that time Michelle has worked as a Massage Therapist in various medical, wellness, and spa settings and currently maintains a small private practice in South Charleston, WV. Michelle has been able to continue her career as a Massage Therapist for over 29 years by utilizing many hand & body-saving and injury prevention techniques, and she incorporates these into all of her CE classes. Michelle provides an integrative approach to massage therapy, incorporating a variety of therapeutic hands-on techniques into her massage therapy practice. Michelle also incorporates coaching into her practice as a Certified Self Care Coach. January 2009 – December 2012 Michelle joined the faculty at the Mountain State School of Massage where she taught Deep Tissue Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Integrative Massage, Aromatherapy, Nutrition, Ethics & supervised the Student Clinic. This is where she discovered her passion for teaching, mentoring, and coaching. In 2010 Michelle took all the courses taught by veteran CE instructor Lolita Knight. Lolita Knight quickly selected Michelle to be one of her 4 certified instructors to carry on her courses when she retired. Michelle completed over 84 classroom hours with Lolita, completed Lolita’s NCBTMB approved continuing education instructor training & acquired over 60 hours as Lolita’s teaching assistant all over the USA. Since that time Michelle has been offering NCBTMB approved continuing education courses at various locations around the USA. Michelle also enjoys her volunteer work as the President & Government Relations chair of the WV Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association. Volunteering with the AMTA has united her passions for connecting with fellow Massage Therapists while advocating for the advancement of the Massage Therapy profession. Michelle’s hobbies include paddle boarding, dancing, hiking, yoga, live music, cuddling with animals, and eating tacos. Michelle currently resides in South Charleston, WV with her husband Jacob and their 3 rescue cats. You can connect with Michelle on Instagram @michelle_coffman_ Facebook at facebook.com/Michelle.Coffman.LMT/