Meet Our Awesome Staff
Healing Hands School of Holistic Health takes great pride in the passion, experience, and dedication of its staff and educators. Every member of the team contributes a unique combination of professional expertise, personal insight, and a profound commitment to the healing arts. The instructors are united by a common goal to inspire and empower, not only teaching proven techniques in massage and holistic health but also fostering the personal growth and well-being of each student. Get to know the individuals who create a transformative, supportive, and exceptional learning environment at our school.
Management Team Members
Neha Curtiss
School Co-Director & Director of Education
Neha is a Licensed Holistic Health Practitioner, graduated from the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing, San Diego, CA, in 1988.
Paula Curtiss
Chief Financial Officer and Co- Director
Paula is a licensed Holistic Health Practitioner and Founding Co-Director of Healing Hands School of Holistic Health.
Harmony Morgan
Director of Laguna Hills non-main campus
Harmony Morgan is the Director for Admissions and Operations. As the leader of the Laguna Hills Campus, Harmony ensures an informative educational experience for students.
Teodora Valdez Curtiss
Escondido-Kearny Mesa Branch Manager
Teodora Valdez Curtiss is the Director of Institutional Compliance, Director of Financial Aid, and Registrar.
Administrative Staff Members (Advisers & Receptionists)
Roxanne Rodriguez
Financial Aid Adviser/ Student Adviser/ Receptionist
Escondido Office / San Diego Classroom
Jeremy Todd
Financial Aid Adviser/ Student Adviser/ Receptionist
Laguna Hills Campus
Hannah Thompson, CMT
Admissions, Student Adviser, Receptionist
Hannah is a devoted employee to Healing Hands School and has always been interested in the mystic arts of Holistic Health.
Erick Valdez, CMT, HHP
Admissions, Clinic Director, Student Adviser, Exam Coach Coordinator, Student I.D Architect
Born in San Franisco and currently residing in Escondido, California, Erick Valdez is a valued Staff member at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health (HHS).
Our Faculty Members (Instructors & Educators)
Willian Solis, CPT, CMT
Staff Instructor of the Massage Therapist & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Will is a Strength and Movement Coach as well a Manual Therapist, that specializes in Pain Management and Injury Rehab.
Ashley Peak, CMT, HH
Staff Instructor of the Massage Therapist Program
Ashley Peak is a Certified Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, Laguna Hills, CA.
Kelly Crutchfield, CMT, HHP
Staff Instructor of the Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Kelly began her journey at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health in 2021 and became California Massage Therapy Council certified in July 2022.
Michael Tenenberg, HHP, CMT
Staff Instructor of the Massage Therapist & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Mike is a holistic health professional focused on creating lasting structural change and therapeutic massage.
Keoni Salgado, BS, HHP
Staff Instructor of the Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Keoni has been in the Massage industry since 1994. Receiving Certified Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner certificates from the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas, CA, in 1994.
Yahrlen Nathalia Jiménez, CMT, HHP
Staff Instructor of the Massage Therapist & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Yahrlen Nathalia Jiménez approaches healing as both an art and a dance, where movement and intuition flow together in harmony. Drawn to the rhythmic beauty of Shiatsu.
Courtney Bird, LAc
Staff Instructor of the Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Courtney Bird is a California state-licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Massage Therapist. From an early age, Courtney found that time spent in nature produced a profound healing effect on my mind, bod,y and spirit.
Stephanie Lowery, CMT
Staff Instructor of the Massage Therapist Program
Passionate about the art of touch and its transformative power, Steph is dedicated to sharing her expertise in massage therapy as a means of promoting wellness and healing.
Dr. John Economos
Staff Instructor of the Holistic Health Practitioner Program
John received a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Michigan in Anh Arbor, MI on December 15, 1991 and has published writings on the methodology of the Life Sciences.
Ireneya Burns, BA, HHP
Staff Instructor of the Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Neya combines her love for massage with 28 years industry experience, over 1000 hours of massage education, and an intuitive sense of touch.
Chris Harmon, HHP
Staff Instructor of the Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Chris Harmon, received his Holistic Health Practitioner Certification from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, Escondido, CA in June 2007.
Sharyl Grayson, MBA, HHP
Staff Instructor of the Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Shari is a Massage Therapist, Educator, Yoga Instructor and Owner of Healthy Touch Massage & Bodywork.
Daniel Martin, HHP, CMT
Staff Instructor Massage Therapist Program & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Daniel is a Certified Massage Therapist, and received his certificate as a Massage Therapist from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, Laguna Hills, CA in 2010.
Christopher Morgan, HHP, CMT
Staff Instructor Massage Therapist Program & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Christopher Morgan received his certificate as a Holistic Health Practitioner from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health in Laguna Hills, CA in January 2016.
Jeni Bingle, CMT
Staff Instructor Massage Therapist Program & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Jeni gained her Massage Therapist credentials at Healing Hands School of Holistic Health, Laguna Hills in 2005 and has enjoyed her career massage therapy ever since.
Milynda Heck
Staff Instructor Massage Therapist Program & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Mindy has the unique experience of growing up in a military family. Living in a variety of places as a child. Mindy enjoyed watching people.
Denise Fultz, CCH, HHP
Staff Instructor Massage Therapist Program & Holistic Health Practitioner Program
Denise received her certificate as a Holistic Health Practitioner from Healing Hands School of Holistic health, Escondido, CA in 1997.