Tampa Bay School of Massage Therapy

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Dan Balk, L.M.T. Dan is the Vice President and Associate Dean for SunCoast.  He also teaches Sportsmassage and Neuromuscular Therapy.  Dan maintains a successful private massage practice in the grater Tampa area.  Career highlights include:  providing massage therapy services to the New York Yankees, 1996 Olympics, 1998 Junior Pan American Games, Tampa Bay Mutiny, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Fire, NY/NJ MetroStars and the 1996 Touring Troupe “Cats”.
Patricia Beasley , L.M.T. Patricia is the Vice President and Director of Student Financial Aid and a Coremassage practitioner.  She is a graduate of SunCoast and teaches Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT).
Stacey Corbin , L.M.T. Stacey is the Student and Professional Clinic’s Coordinator.  She maintains a private practice in Tampa.
Jim Gray B.A., L.M.T. Jim is our featured instructor in Anatomy & Physiology for both the day and evening sessions at SunCoast.  Accomplished in Sportsmassage, Jim has provided massage therapy services at the 1996 summer Olympics, 1990 Goodwill Games, 1988 Winter Olympics and 1987 Pan American Games.  Jim has a very successful private practice in South Tampa and has treated President George W. Bush on his visits to Tampa.
Michelle Hanis A.A., L.M.T. Michelle has grown with SunCoast as a student, graduate, teaching assistant and, currently is the Program Coordinator.  She is also our specialist in relaxation and pregnancy massage as well as coordinator of the SunCoast Student Clinic.  Michelle maintains an extensive private practice in Brandon.
Jeff McConnell A.A., A.P., L.M.T. Jeff is a SunCoast graduate specializing in and teaching Aaron Mattes Flexibility and Conditioning Training.  Jeff was a member of the former AMTA Sportsmassage Team and maintains a private practice in St. Petersburg in both massage and acupuncture.
Theresa Nunez L.M.T. Theresa is a Program Coordinator and instructor at SunCoast. She is a graduate of SunCoast and maintains a private practice in St. Petersburg.
James G. Saunders, Ph.D., L.M.T. James is the President, CEO, and Dean. Jim teaches Business, Law and Ethics at SunCoast.  He has B.S., M.F.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Business and Mass Communications.  Jim was a teacher and administrator at several universities for 13 years.  He successfully managed businesses for 30 years.  Jim is the owner of SunCoast.
Gina Vittone, L.M.T. Gina is an instructor at SunCoast. She is a graduate of SunCoast and maintains a private practice in Tampa
Doug Warner, M.A., L.M.T. Doug is an instructor at SunCoast. He is a graduate of SunCoast and maintains a private practice in Lakeland.

Highlights: SunCoast II

Founded

1982

Administration

Jim Saunders, PhD
President & Dean

Daniel Balk
Vice President & Associate Dean

Patricia Beasley
Vice President & Director of Student Financial Aid

Elizabeth Krahmer
Vice President & Controller

Location

2005 Pan Am Circle, Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33607

Accreditation

* Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education
* Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)
* Approved fro Veteran's Training
* Full member of the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC)
* A curriculum approved school of the Florida Board of Massage Therapy
* Member of the American Massage Therapy Association Council of Schools
* School member of the American Massage Therapy Association
* Approved by the Florida State Board of Massage Therapy as a Provider of Continuing Education Units
* Approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a Category A Provider of Continuing Education Units

For More Information Contact Us

813.879.1500