Bamboo-fusion® Massage Instructors
Meet the wonderful and talented Bamboo-Fusion instructors. With years of hands on training and refining their techniques, our instructors bring the very best in bamboo massage training and education. Read more about each instructor below and learn more about scheduling training sessions here.
Nathalie Cecilia: FL Founder and President
Hall Of Fame” inductee (World Massage Festival 2009) and Teacher of the Year 2013 Nathalie Cecilia, creator, and master of Bamboo-fusion® Massage Therapy was born in Nimes, South France. With a Master’s degree in Philosophy and Languages from the Universite Des Lettres De Montpellier, she began her career as a teacher and a translator. Traveling around Europe – and later around the world – she crossed the Atlantic to explore the United States and experience life here. It was then she decided to change her career.Keeping her goal to help people in mind, she attended the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy. Three months following her graduation in 2004, she opened Two Touch Company – a Thai studio and massage therapy office in Sarasota, Florida. Many of her clients were asking for deep tissue treatment. She soon began to experience pain and fatigue in her hands and wrists. When she started using bamboo to assist her with deep tissue work, she noticed that her pain subsided and her clients loved it. She developed an innovative way to give Bamboo-fusion® massage on the table (Bamboo-Fusion®) and the chair, meanwhile creating her bamboo set to provide the massage. Her goal today is to help therapists provide deep massage without pain. This technique aids in avoiding repetitive injuries, such as carpal tunnel, and reduces the stress on thumbs, wrists, and hands.Experience the Bamboo-fusion® massage treatment or ask Nathalie for your very own, private class. Alternative Therapy 5801 Braden Run Bradenton, FL 34202 (941)727-1500 TwoTouch3@gmail.com Text or Call (941)544-6676
Veronique Farnault: FL
When growing up in France, Veronique Farnault gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of the human body, the way it moves and is held, through diverse dance styles such as ballet, Afro-Brazilian, modern, jazz, and gymnastics. Her dance experience in France and her discovery of the wisdom of the East through yoga served as a dual foundation upon which the Educating Hands Massage School of Miami built, exposing her to a wide range of modalities in 2001. This multidimensional training and approach are at the source of every stroke received on her table. Veronique has been a licensed massage therapist for over twenty years, specializing in deep relaxation with Bamboo-fusion®massage, shiatsu, connective tissue massage, reflexology, and aquatic bodywork. She loves giving bamboo massage as her signature treatment, incorporating deep tissue work without fatigue, saving her hands and wrists from repetitive stress. Veronique enjoys sharing this extraordinary technique with every massage therapist she encounters as a way to make a difference in the world one person at a time. Experience the Bamboo-Fusion® massage treatment with Veronique. veroniquefarnault@pm.me Text or Call (786) 355 0692
Von Dirr LMT: IL
Von is a licensed massage therapist based in Illinois with over 14 years of experience in the wellness industry and is an advocate for holistic self-care. She is the owner of Viride wellness spa, and her spa serves as her hosting location for teaching Bamboo-Fusion® Always seeking to expand her expertise, Von recently became a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (CMLDT). She is enthusiastic about the ever-evolving nature of the wellness field. Now a certified Bamboo-Fusion® instructor, Von brings her deep knowledge and love for this versatile modality to fellow therapists. She believes Bamboo-Fusion® is a versatile modality that enhances therapeutic sessions by blending seamlessly with other techniques to support balance, relief, and renewal. As both a practitioner and educator, Von focuses on empowering massage therapists with practical tools and techniques to elevate their work. Viride Wellness Spa 640 E St Charles Rd Suite 104 Carol Stream, IL 60188 Text or Call: 630-460-3431 Register Online with Von: https://viridewellnessspa.square.site/
Felicia Pugh LMT, CO:
PA
Founder, Feleelee LLC Massage Therapy and Esthetician Studio Certified Bamboo-Fusion® Instructor Felicia Pugh is a Licensed Massage Therapist and authorized Bamboo-Fusion® instructor with a strong dedication to professional education and industry excellence. She brings years of hands-on experience in therapeutic massage and spa modalities, along with a genuine passion for teaching others how to enhance their skills with mindful, effective techniques. Through Feleelee LLC, Felicia offers continuing education workshops designed to help licensed professionals expand their practice while maintaining balance and body awareness. Her Bamboo-Fusion® Level One course emphasizes proper body mechanics, technique precision, and practical application that therapists can confidently integrate into their daily work. Felicia is continually advancing her own education to ensure her students receive the most relevant and comprehensive training. Her goal is to empower every participant to refine their craft, grow their business, and deliver exceptional care with confidence and heart. Feleelee LLC Massage Therapy and Esthetician Studio 1747 Buchanan Street Aliquippa, PA 15001 feleelee.massagetherapy@gmail.com (724)581-1957
Doreen Ellinwood: NJ
With 30 years in education and two decades specifically in massage therapy, Doreen brings a unique perspective to Bamboo-Fusion® instruction rooted in real-world operational experience. As a licensed massage therapist since 2005 and former VP of Operations for a large massage franchise—where she helped open 77 locations—she's seen firsthand how repetitive deep tissue work takes a toll on therapists' bodies and careers. Through The Doreeno Method, her NCBTMB-approved continuing education business, Doreen focuses on career longevity for massage therapists. Her approach to Bamboo-fusion® emphasizes practical application and proper body mechanics, giving therapists the tools to deliver deep, effective work while protecting their hands, wrists, and long-term wellbeing. Doreen serves as a Delegate for the AMTA New Jersey chapter and is actively involved in advancing the massage therapy profession. Her teaching philosophy centers on one question: "Is the juice worth the squeeze?" If a technique doesn't translate to real results on the table, it doesn't make the cut. Doreen Ellinwood doreen@thedoreenomethod.com text or call 609-431-0778