Maj-lis Nash, L.M.T.

Maj-lis is the co-owner and the Director of Education of MBI as well as a senior instructor. Since graduating from Institute of Therapeutic Massage & Movement in 1997, she has owned an independent massage therapy practice in Nashville and co-founded the Mind Body Connection retail store. Maj-Lis began her teaching career at ITMM in January 2001 and has chosen to do her continuing education in TN Law, business practices, prenatal and infant massage. In January 2007, she and her husband Daryl purchased ITMM and re-named it the Mind Body Institute. They remain committed to providing the high quality education it's been known for since founded in 1996.  Maj-Lis has dedicated a part of her massage profession to volunteering with the AMTA TN Chapter since 1997 and is currently in her second term as the chapters President.  The AMTA National office also honored her with a position as a volunteer on the Chapter Relations Committee in 2009.

Jesse Chapman, L.M.T.

Jesse is a graduate of ITMM and joined MBI in 2007. He is a instructor of our foundational courses, as well as the majority of hands-on courses. Jesse's continuing education has been in the myofascial field.  In addition to being the lead instructor at MBI he maintains a private massage practice.

Dr. Cory G. Crowley, D.C.

Cory graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2004. He owns and operates Sumner Chiropractic Clinic in two locations, Goodlettsville and Hendersonville, TN.  Cory is an  instructor in Anatomy, Physiology, Muscle Testing and Biomechanics for MBI.

Amy Grimes, LMT

Amy teaches Lymphatic Drainage modeled after her training at Upledger Institute and Assisted Stretching using the Aaron Mattes Method. She continues her involvement in the institute as a Teacher’s Assistant at Lymphatic Drainage classes throughout the U.S. Along with these specialties her massage training includes study in Massage For People Living With Cancer and Craniosacral work. In private practice since 2006, she enjoys working with her clients one on one.

Daryl Nash, B.A.

Daryl is the co-owner and executive director of MBI, responsible for many administrative tasks. He holds a degree in English from The University of Tennessee. Since 2003, he has operated the massage supply retail store the Mind/Body Connection.

Amanda Parker, L.M.T.

Amanda is a 2004 graduate of ITMM. She has worked with the Mind/Body Connection since 2005 in both administrative areas and as a Licensed Massage Therapist. Amanda joined MBI in 2008 as the Intern Clinic Instructor and substitute instructor for several classes.

Emeritus Faculty:

Angela Bitting, B.A., L.M.T.

Angela founded the Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Movement with Fran in 1996. Since beginning her career in 1991, she has practiced and taught in Florida and Tennessee . She earned a degree in Wellness and Holistic Health from Eckerd College. In 2002, Angela moved back to her home state of Florida to be with her husband Mike and daughter Amelia.

Update from Angie, March 2010: "We are doing great down here. Amelia is FIVE!!!! She starts kindergarten in August and she gets to ride the bus, which I think is the exciting part for her.  Gymnastics and swimming seem to be the sports of choice. She is an amazing little swimmer. As for me, I am full time mommy and part time massage therapist.  I have built a very nice out call practice which includes some week end warriors and some professional athletes.  Over the past couple of years I have had the honor of traveling with USA Track & Field.  World Championships in Helsinki, Olympics in China, and just last year World Championships in Berlin, all thanks to our gal Wendy Kanter.  Thanks Wendy. Mike is wonderful as always. He works hard and plays even harder with us. Amelia has him wrapped, and he wouldn't have it any other way."

Fran Cegelka, L.M.T.

Fran is the co-founder of ITMM. Since 1991, Fran practiced and taught massage therapy in Florida and Tennessee. Fran has continued his education in neuromuscular massage, myofascial integration, human anatomy, yoga and assisted stretching techniques. He continues to live in Nashville, working on his massage practice.