Wellness Massage Institute Faculty
All Nationally Board Certified & Bowenwork Certified Practitioners
We now have two facilities where we offer classes. Our Saint Albans program runs every January to November. Our Shelburne program runs every September to June.
Nicole Shea is sharing the teaching responsibility with Dawn at our Saint Albans School. Lisa Tomaisk is sharing the teaching responsibilities with Dawn at our Shelburne school. They will each take over full responsibility of their programs in three years.
Dawn Mulheron
In 1989 Dawn graduated from the University of Vermont with a Secondary Education/Mathematics degree, minor in Athletic Training. After moving to Rhode Island to teach and coach in a private high school for 9 years she needed a change. Dawn was suffering from migraines three days a week from an old neck injury. She started going to a chiropractor and a massage therapist and soon was relieved from her debilitating pain. She then realized how incredibly valuable alternative therapy was.
Dawn studied Massage Therapy for two years at The Bancroft School of Massage and was then certified. She worked as a Massage Therapist in a private office and in a busy chiropractic office while studying for the National Boards. Once completing her boards she moved back to Vermont to join her sister in building a successful business with 8-10 Certified Massage Therapist practitioners and a Massage School.
Dawn has been the Executive Director since 1995 and makes all final decisions for Wellness Massage Center & Institute. She loves her work with clients but also loves the ability to share her knowledge with students so they can have a rewarding, amazing career. Once you enter our space she would like you to feel like a part of our Wellness family.
Nicole Shea
After spending 3 years at Johnson State College studying Elementary Education Nicole stumbled upon a weekend massage course that changed her life. She decided to graduate with an Associate’s Degree in general studies and immediately look into massage schools. One year later she graduated from our Wellness Massage program in 2009.
Nicole has completed multiple continuing education classes to provide an opportunity to blend modalities for her clients. Nicole’s love and interest in Thai massage and Shiatsu has brought her to an interest in teaching. After training and assisting in our class Nicole has become a co-instructor for both of those courses. Nicole enjoys the opportunity to treat and learn from clients.
Nicole is now teaching the Anatomy and Physiology sections of our program as well as team teaching all modalities. She is very excited to take over our Saint Albans program.
Lisa Tomasik
Lisa graduated from Casselton with a degree in Mass/Media and bachelor of science with honors. After working for nine years, she realized she needed more. She wanted a job that was less stressful and where she could care for others.
Lisa took our program at Wellness Massage Center and Institute in Saint Albans and graduated in 2015. She then went on to open her own business, Elemental Massage Therapy in Shelburne. When we were looking to add a program in the Chittenden County, we knew Lisa’s wonderful business was the perfect fit.
Lisa trained with us for three years before taking over teacing responsibilities in Shelburne. She has worked very hard to expand her knowledge of the subject material and teaching. She is a great addition to our staff.
