The most important teacher is inside you. The second most important are the gentle, caring, loving human beings, much like yourself, who are your fellow students.

Founders

Presence

Julie & Dale McNitt

Julie and Dale McNitt’s primary purpose on the planet is to become conscious. Their secondary purpose is to assist others to become conscious and in that endeavor they have a combined 40 years experience. They have achieved this through their creation of Bhakti Energy Work® For Enlightenment, their school Bhakti Academe School of Intuitive Massage and Healing, and in their workshops. Together they have degrees in massage, nursing, business education and social work and licenses in massage, nursing and psychotherapy. But the only thing that qualifies them to do this work is their ability to be present.

Julie and Dale McNitt bhaktienergy@mac.com

 Instructors

Allied Modalities

Infant/Pediatric Massage, Therapeutic Touch
 and Workshop Presenter

Betsey Vaught, MS, LMT MA26626


Betsy's eclectic background includes a BA from the University of Florida and a Masters degree from The University of South Florida in 1985 in early child development. A graduate of Bhakti Academe School of Intuitive Massage and Healing, she infuses her work and life with the founding principal of the school, "Love heals." Her compassion and gentleness provide a safe environment for students to explore their own healing abilities. She has been employed at All Children's Hospital for over 20 years where she teaches infant massage and practices Therapeutic Touch and pediatric massage. She has trained in and practiced Native American Healing and Therapeutic Touch for the last 16 years and is trained in Healing Touch and Cranio-Sacral therapy and hypnosis. Her study with Native American Healers over the last 16 years has provided a deep awareness of the connectedness of all life and a belief that what affects one of us affects us all. Betsy primarily teaches Infant/Pediatric Massage, Native American Healing and Therapeutic Touch.

Betsy Vaught Starborn23@gmail.com cell:727-767-4925




Allied Modalities

Imsara, AP1885 



Imsara is an evolutionary astrologist, acupuncture physician, teacher, author, artist and speaker. She also innovates and develops specialized programs, called the Pyramid Ascension Programs©, to promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual human evolution and consciousness. Imsara also annually co-hosts adventures to sacred sites such as Egypt, Peru, and the Yucatan. She holds a Doctor of Oriental Medicine degree and a Master's in Public Health and is the co-owner of White Lotus Natural Medicine and Healing Center. Imsara teaches a variety of allied modalities including Tui Na, Kinesiological Testing and Pranic Healing.

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

Jennifer Forbes, PTA, LMT MA32922

Jennifer is a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant graduating from St. Petersburg College in 1993. Much of her experience is with Geriatrics. She is also a graduate of Bhakti Academe School of Intuitive Massage and Healing and has a private practice in massage. Jennifer is a native of Florida. Jennifer teaches Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Pathology, and reinforces the modules for licensure.

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Eva Chang, AP1266

Eva completed the master’s level curriculum at the Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She graduated in 1999 as Valedictorian and became a Licensed Acupuncturist at the Suncoast Acupuncture Center. In 2000, she moved into private practice at her current location, Pathways to Health in Clearwater. Eva has a general family practice treating pain, musculoskeletal problems, and internal medicine using acupuncture, herb logy, nutrition and bodywork. Eva teaches Chinese Medicine.

Reflexology

Vera Gardner, LMT MA31752

Vera attended the International Institute of Reflexology and has been practicing since 1995. She is a Bhakti graduate and an Adamantine Health Systems facilitator. She is currently in private practice in New Port Richey. Vera teaches Reflexology.

Massage, Energy, Allied Modalities

Darcy Flynn, LMT MA37396

Darcy graduated from Bhakti Academe School of Intuitive Massage and Healing in 2002 and has a successful bodywork, skincare and spa practice in Tarpon Springs. She is certified in personal training and licensed in esthetics in addition to massage. She has advanced training in a variety of modalities. Darcy assisted with the initial stages of the book and DVD production, Bhakti Energy Work® for Enlightenment and aligns deeply with its message of reintegration through removing blocks to Consciousness and Love. "My work is an expression of who I Am and of the consciousness that flows through me. Bhakti, to me, is the simple, yet profound practice of conscious attention. It is the way I am called to Love. I consider it an honor to assist others (and myself) toward a greater experience of the Divine within. I am pleased to assist Julie and Dale in bringing their message to the world and I look forward to facilitating and working with those interested in transforming their lives through Bhakti Energy Work® and Bhakti Massage™."

Darcy Flynn darcysbodywork@gmail.com cell: 727-916-1177

Massage, Energy, Allied Modalities 

Erin Gray, LMT MA46730, LMHC

Erin is a 2005 graduate of Bhakti Academe.  In addition to being an LMT, she earned her Master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1999 and became a licensed mental health counselor in 2003.  Her decade working in the mental health field has included providing individual and group therapy to people dealing with mental illness and addiction as well as Hospice work.  Erin’s mental health experience deeply influences her style and philosophy of bodywork and teaching in that she focuses on the body / mind connection and believes in the body’s ability to heal itself.  Erin’s teaching style is process oriented, allowing students to question and make sense of their beliefs and experiences.  She also works with bringing abstract concepts to the “real world” level to prepare students for post-graduation.  Erin teaches Bhakti Massage™ and Bhakti Energy Work® as well as psychotherapeutic aspects of massage / bodywork.  She has a private practice in St. Petersburg.

Erin Gray 727-251-3291

Massage

KathyWitt, LMT MA40903

Kathy Witt is a long standing Bhakti Academe emissary.  She knew she was home the moment she set foot in the Bhakti school over five years ago.  A graduate of the academe herself in 2004, Kathy rapidly cultivated a successful private massage practice in Dunedin and Largo and joined the teaching faculty at Bhakti Academe in 2007.   Kathy specializes in teaching the philosophy and techniques o fBhakti Massage™, such as the importance of sustaining "presence."  Also having worked in sales for fifteen years prior to massage, Kathy incorporates her business experience in the teaching of entrepreneurial skills to students.  

Kathy Witt cell: 727-365-2831 kwitt29362@aol.com