Meet the ATEAM Faculty & Staff

Chief Administrator & Executive Director: 

Jennifer brings over 17 years of leadership experience in law, business ownership, and community service to ATEAM. As a former attorney and multi-location spa owner, she blends professionalism with entrepreneurial insight to lead the academy with integrity. Her background in nonprofit leadership a

Chief Administrator & Executive Director: 

Jennifer brings over 17 years of leadership experience in law, business ownership, and community service to ATEAM. As a former attorney and multi-location spa owner, she blends professionalism with entrepreneurial insight to lead the academy with integrity. Her background in nonprofit leadership and education enriches her commitment to student success, operational excellence, and community impact. Jennifer is passionate about building inclusive, empowering spaces for future professionals in wellness and esthetics. 

Campus Director:

Aaron holds a Master’s in Adult Education and has dedicated his career to empowering learners from all walks of life. He began by teaching ESL and job skills to underserved communities, and later became Director of Development for a successful St. Louis spa. Fluent in Spanish and German, Aaron creates inclusive, engaging p

Campus Director:

Aaron holds a Master’s in Adult Education and has dedicated his career to empowering learners from all walks of life. He began by teaching ESL and job skills to underserved communities, and later became Director of Development for a successful St. Louis spa. Fluent in Spanish and German, Aaron creates inclusive, engaging programs and leads the school’s national certification efforts. His focus is on business skills, real-world readiness, and building pathways to long-term career success. 

Chief Academic Officer - Massage, Instructor:

With over a decade of experience in massage education, Reese is both a skilled practitioner and an exceptional instructor. She trained at the Body Therapy Institute and served as Director of Education at the Carolina Massage Institute. Her specialties include deep tissue, myofascial integration

Chief Academic Officer - Massage, Instructor:

With over a decade of experience in massage education, Reese is both a skilled practitioner and an exceptional instructor. She trained at the Body Therapy Institute and served as Director of Education at the Carolina Massage Institute. Her specialties include deep tissue, myofascial integration, and movement repatterning. Reese is committed to delivering comprehensive, compassionate instruction that equips students with the therapeutic skills and professional confidence they need to thrive in the wellness industry. 

Chief Academic Officer - Esthetics, Instructor: 

Karen is a licensed esthetician with nearly ten years of hands-on and instructional experience. She specializes in facial massage, waxing, and skincare treatments, and believes that esthetics is not just about technique—it’s about care, confidence, and attention to detail. Her teaching style

Chief Academic Officer - Esthetics, Instructor: 

Karen is a licensed esthetician with nearly ten years of hands-on and instructional experience. She specializes in facial massage, waxing, and skincare treatments, and believes that esthetics is not just about technique—it’s about care, confidence, and attention to detail. Her teaching style emphasizes both skill mastery and client communication. Karen is dedicated to helping students grow into thoughtful, confident professionals who can make a positive impact on their clients’ skin health and overall well-being. 

Student Services Coordinator:  A 2010 graduate of The Healing Arts Center, Missy began her career as owner and practitioner of Transitions Massage Therapy, LLC, operating the practice successfully for over a decade. After closing in 2021, she transitioned into education, serving as Student Services Director and later as a Student Clinic S

Student Services Coordinator:  A 2010 graduate of The Healing Arts Center, Missy began her career as owner and practitioner of Transitions Massage Therapy, LLC, operating the practice successfully for over a decade. After closing in 2021, she transitioned into education, serving as Student Services Director and later as a Student Clinic Supervisor, supporting hands-on learning with compassion. A Reiki Master and Instructor, Missy brings a holistic approach shaped by experience as a volunteer firefighter and 911/medical helicopter dispatcher, remaining calm and service-focused under pressure.