Faculty

DON HALSELL, Director of Admissions: AA, BS, M.ED, RMT, MI  

Don is the school Director of Admissions. He holds a Masters degree in education. His direct student involvement includes interviews, enrollment, approval of tuition payment plans, and substitute teaching. He is always ready to assist students to become successful.

NILDA HALSELL TULL, Director: AA, RMT, MI, BFRP   

Nilda instructs massage, advanced massage, business & ethics, health & hygiene. She is a Bach® Foundation Registered Practitioner, and teacher see www.nelsonbach.com. Other therapies include Reiki, Reflexology www.reflexology-usa.net, craniosacral www.upledger.com and neuromuscular therapy www.stjohnseminars.com. Nilda also is very interested in bringing the science of Biblical healing into the classroom.

MARILYN HALSELL: RN, BSN, MSN

Marilyn has over 30 years teaching experience. In 1991 she was chosen one of the "Great 100 Nurses" in the Metroplex. She teaches hydrotherapy and substitute teaches anatomy and physiology.

DR. DONNA COOK: D.C.

Dr. Cook graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1992.  Since this time she has been working as a successful Doctor of Chiropractic in Fort Worth, TX.  Her extensive work experience is a great asset to any classroom.  Area of instruction:  Anatomy & Physiology.

DAWN SNOW: BA, RMT

Dawn holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas.  She has 6 years of teaching experience in the public school system and has been teaching at NTSSM for years.  She teaches anatomy, physiology, hydrotherapy and pathology.

JEAN RODGERS: LMT, LMI

Jean has been a Licensed Therapist since 2003.  She is the owner of Arlington Massage Associates, a mobile massage company specializing in corporate and private chair massage events.  Jean is also an Authorized Provider for American Red Cross: instructing First Aid, CPR and AED.  She has received additional training in Craniosacral Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy, Reflexology and various Spa Treatments.  Areas of instruction:  Health & Hygiene, Business & Ethics, First Aid, CPR  and Swedish Massage.   

KARLA SMITH: LMT, LMI, Continuing Education Provider

Karla is an instructor and a Continuing Education Provider.  She is the owner of Massage Therapy Wellness Center in Arlington, TX.  She brings to the classroom her experience as a successful Licensed Massage Therapist.  Karla is also trained in Neuromuscular Therapy, Reflexology and Craniosacral Therapy.  Areas of instruction:  Swedish Massage.

 DR. NEIL STERN: D.C., BS., MS.

Dr. Neil Stern graduated, with Honors, from Columbia Chiropractic College & Columbia Institute of Chiropractic.  Dr. Stern formerly served as Chairman on the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education.  Dr. Stern practices out of Weatherford Chiropractic, in Weatherford, TX.  For more information about Dr. Neil Stern and his practice please visit: http://www.weatherfordchiropractic.net/id6.html.  Area of instruction:  Pathology.

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