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 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 for over ten years.

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.

Daryl Nash, B.A.

Daryl is the co-owner and executive director of MBI, responsible for financial aid and all other 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.

Jennifer Sloan, L.M.T.

Jennifer has been our office manager since April 2007. Licensed in massage therapy in 2005, she has worked with the Mind/Body Connection on numerous chair massage events, as well as working in spa and chiropractic settings.

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.

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.