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​Saskia Coté, D.C.Ed, LMT grew up in The Netherlands, and is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Teacher. She began her bodywork training with the Upledger Institute Europe in 1990 and moved to Santa Fe, to get her education in Massage Therapy from the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts. She received a doctorate in C.O.R.E. Education from Elfinstone College in 2008. Saskia has taught massage therapy for over eight years throughout the United States and Europe. She has also written numerous course manuals and teaches various nationally certified continuing education courses. She is the founder of Bottom-Line Bodywork, LLC

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Jo Bunny is a Licensed Massage Therapist with a thriving practice in Northampton, MA. She has been a Massage Therapist since 1996 and an Equine Massage Therapist since 2009. She has also taught Yoga, Meditation, and Massage Therapy for many years.
Trained in Swedish massage techniques for relaxation and stress reduction, Jo has received advanced training in many other modalities as well, including Deep Tissue Therapies (Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release Techniques), Reiki, Pre-Natal Massage, Oncology Massage (for clients who are in a cancer treatment program or who have a cancer history), Reflexology, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymphatic Massage Therapy, Ashiatsu, Asian Bodywork Therapies (Tui Na, Thai Massage, Shiatsu, and Zen Shiatsu), and Spa Treatments (Hot Stone Therapy, Wraps, and Body Scrubs).  
Jo was an instructor at the Texas Healing Arts Institute in Austin for many years, where she taught Swedish Massage Techniques, Health and Hygiene, Hydrotherapy, and Business Practices, as well as advanced workshops and continuing education classes. She has also worked and trained at several prestigious spas and retreats in both Texas and Massachusetts.

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Elisa DiFalco began working for the famous Dr. Robert Lerner, “Pioneer of Lymphedema Treatment” over a decade ago. Later, she became owner and Clinic Director of the Ft. Lauderdale LTS Clinic which served as the “clinic day” site for 3 MLD certification institutions and honored in The Global Directory of Who’s Who in Business. With over 20,000 treatments to her credit, Elisa recognized the need for specialized MLD studies to meet the expanding MLD market and began the MLD Institute in the clinic. Today, she brings the clinic to you through continuing education.

Since then, Elisa has completed a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and has served as educator to Medicare, Humana and sits on the advisory board of medical universities. She has trained elite spas: The Diplomat, The Ritz-Carlton, & The Grove Park Inn, and has been a Keynote Speaker for American Cancer Society. She has educated healthcare professionals through published peer reviewed research, monthly radio broadcasts and a column in Boomer Times & Senior Life and the author of a book.

Today, Elisa enjoys traveling to teach the “latest in lymph” through bi-lingual courses offerings at the MLD Institute and desires to expand the field for patient & therapists alike. Currently, Elisa’s enjoys an exclusive plastic durgery MLD practice with well-known European surgeon, Dr. Bart Rademaker and is completing Ph.d studies. “Education is key to growth. Growth is essential for Life.”
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J​oa Agnello-Traista holds a B.S. in Health Education from SUNY Cortland in New York. She is a graduate of The Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy and has been doing massage and bodywork for over 32 years. She returned to school to study Ayurveda at Kripalu in 2010 and has been offering Ayurvedic bodywork and consultations for over 7 years.She has studied with Maya Tiwari, Dr. Lad and John Douillard to name a few. Her passion is working one on one with her clients to assist them in staying healthy and balanced throughout their lives. She has  been teaching bodywork for the past several years at various schools in the area.

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Joy is a licensed massage therapist, certified pediatric massage therapist and a professional massage instructor with ​the Steiner Education Group. Internationally certified in infant massage, Joy has worked extensively for many years with a variety of babies ranging from normal development to medically complex infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

​As an author and founder of Pedia Touch, Joy is committed to natural infant development and wellness. She develops educational programs and trainings for professionals. Her unique and modern programs benefit massage therapists, parents, caregivers and child care professionals. Her certification in baby yoga adds value to her programs, elevating the level of learning.

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