Meet Your Instructors
Catheryn Schoenfarber (she/her)
Catheryn is the owner of Spirit Wellness Institute as well as a massage therapist and Shamanic Practitioner with over 20 years of hands-on experience. Together, with her colleagues, she has woven together a full-bodied curriculum rich with knowledge and experiential wisdom.
Catheryn’s dream is to help mend the wounds of culture that stem from the dis-ease of separation. It is her belief that our surroundings are a reflection of our inner connection.
Elaine Muise (she/her)
Elaine Muise, a former student of the Spirit Wellness Institute, infuses curiosity and intuitive insights into her teaching approach. She takes pride in nurturing each student in the program as a complete individual. In addition to being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Elaine excels as an energy practitioner, specializing in various healing methods such as Reiki, Polarity, Integrated Energy Therapy, and Energy Medicine. As the owner of Sacred Well in Danvers, MA, she has created a community space dedicated to self-care, supporting individuals in revitalizing their inner well-being. When not immersed in massage, healing arts, or teaching, you will often find Elaine happily at her favorite beach spot or enjoying time with her family and friends.
Nikki Zoufaly Plumpton (she/her)
Nikki is a graduate of the Spa Tech Institute with a decade of experience managing Elements Massage as lead massage therapist. Coupled with her skills as a former EMT and FireFighter, Nikki has a unique ability to educate her students in the area of functional anatomy, creating a strong and reliable foundation for massage therapy practice.
Twyla Everett (she/her)
Twyla is the owner of Level Up Fitness and Wellness Center in Waltham, MA. She is a Personal Trainer, Massage Therapist and Dancer. Twyla focuses on muscle-building through functional movement, injury prevention and creating sustainable health and fitness practices.
Twyla is a graduate of the National Personal Training Institute and their official Educator for the New England region. As a licensed massage therapist with a specialty in medical massage and rehabilitation, she has a unique capacity to support students in the areas of body organization and structural support.
Lori Forman (she/her)
Lori is a seasoned holistic massage therapist, massage therapy instructor, and dancer, with many years of experience in Boston, New York City, and Beverly Hills. She earned her massage therapy certification from the Finger Lakes School of Massage in Ithaca, NY, and earned her B.A. in drama and psychology from Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY and London, U.K.
Lori enjoys working intuitively to integrate relaxation, using therapeutic and energetic techniques to balance the mind, body, and spirit. As a massage therapy educator, Lori is creative, engaging, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting student professional development as individuals , and as a community. She supports her students’ different learning styles through individual, partner, and small group peer learning, and holds a safe space to nurture curiosity, connections, and self-awareness., Outside of teaching, Lori enjoys dancing Argentine tango, cooking, spoiling her kitty, theatre arts, and traveling abroad.
It is my joy to facilitate your education journey, and to help you connect to your purpose as a healer through mindful therapeutic touch. – LF
Amy Swiniarski (she/her)
Angel Amy is a spiritual guide and energy healer dedicated to helping others connect to Source, light, and their own inner wisdom. With compassion and clarity, she supports clients in awakening self-awareness, releasing what no longer serves, and aligning with their highest potential.
Drawing on angelic guidance, Reiki, EFT, and intuitive insight, Amy offers a safe space for healing, whether clients are navigating loss, seeking direction, or exploring life’s deeper “why” questions. Her work is grounded in love, purpose, and a commitment to soul-level transformation. https://www.myangelamy.com
Christabeth Ingold (she/her)
Christabeth is a devoted healer and Death Priestess known for her deep presence, open heart, and loving encouragement. Through her practice, Soulfully Nourishing, she has guided others for over 15 years in returning home to themselves and reconnecting with their soul’s wisdom.
Drawing from a diverse background, including Akashic Records, astrology, energy medicine, lomilomi massage, ancestral healing, life coaching, and death doula work, Christabeth offers holistic support that meets each person where they are.