Owner & School Director
practicing since 2002, teaching since 2013
Audrey Blanchard LMT, CPT, HHC
Audrey is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer, Holistic Health Coach, and Posture Coach with nearly 25 years experience. She specializes in soft tissue manual therapy, corrective exercise, nutrition, and coaching in behavior change, postural awareness, and ergonomics. Audrey owns Blanchard Wellness Clinic and teaches advanced CE classes to LMT’s.
With a focus on Integrative and Preventative Medicine and multidisciplinary care, Audrey works with a diverse range of clients and physician-referred patients, including athletes, pediatrics, and individuals with complex medical or movement challenges. A proponent of trauma-informed care, she developed a hands-on nervous system treatment protocol and is dedicated to advancing research and education in injury prevention, recovery, and preventative medicine.
Audrey is committed to fostering a professional educational environment built on evidence-based practice, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Mitzi Everett LMT
Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology Guru
practicing since 2005 and teaching since 2021
Mitzi has been practicing massage therapy for over 20 years. She completed a 1,000-hour massage therapy program in May 2005 at Georgia Career Institute. After graduation, she taught Anatomy & Physiology for one year while also practicing massage in a small room within a salon. Her professional journey includes experience at a four-star hotel and ownership of a day spa in Madison, Georgia, which she operated for seven years.
Following the pandemic, Mitzi returned to school and earned her Associate of Science degree. She resumed teaching and spent four additional years instructing students in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, Swedish massage, hydrotherapy, and hot stone therapy, while continuing to offer mobile massage services and spa-based practice.
Mitzi is deeply passionate about the art of massage and finds great fulfillment in sharing her knowledge with others. She considers it both a gift and a blessing to practice and teach the profession she loves.
Amber Nelson LMT, RES-CPT
Instructor, Movement Master
practicing since 2008, teaching since 2020
Amber has studied massage, breath mechanics and natural movement and Yoga for 20 years. She has dedicated herself to the movement arts and is the owner of a successful massage/private yoga business in Monroe, Georgia and teaches at the Oconee School of Massage. She is a Yoga teacher, licensed massage therapist, and certified Thai yoga therapist. Her favorite things to lead in private or group settings are pranayama (breathwork), meditation, Yin and Hatha yoga, mindful movement and Thai Yoga Bodywork.
Tony Oscar LMT
Instructor
Practicing since 2004 and teaching since 2021
Tony brings over 20 years of massage therapy experience. A graduate of the Atlanta School of Massage with certifications in Integrated Massage, Deep Tissue Therapy, and Neuromuscular Therapy, he combines deep clinical knowledge with a passion for education.
His background includes clinical work with chiropractors and extensive experience with collegiate sports programs, including the University of Georgia, University of Virginia, and University of South Carolina, University of California Berkeley, Northwestern University and NC State University. Tony has a private practice in Athens, GA offering both mobile and studio massage. He currently works with University of South Carolina swimming and diving teams and the University of Virginia Men’s Tennis team. Tony teaches advanced CE classes to LMT’s.
Known for his professionalism, technical skill, and approachable teaching style, Tony is dedicated to preparing future therapists for successful careers in the field.
