Leigh Ann Keels, with more than 20 years professional and administrative experience, is owner and director of Augusta school of Massage, Inc. she attended Clemson university, in Pre-Physical therapy, and the South Carolina Massage therapy Institute in Columbia, SC. She continued her training in Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic & Pain Management along with Structural Integration. Leigh Ann is a nationally certified massage therapist and specializes in medical massage therapy for injury and pain management. Leigh Ann is also the owner of Tuscany – A Classic Italian Spa, located at 608 Ponder Place Drive, Evans, Georgia. Tuscany is a luxurious spa and a place of relaxation and calming balance – where old world charm and impeccable service work in harmony to relax the senses. It’s a place where mind, body, and soul unite in holistic health and well-being
Randi holds a B.S.E.D. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia and a Certificate in Massage Therapy from Augusta School of Massage. As the Director of Education, her duties include overseeing admissions, advising students, and other duties to ensure our school will continue to grow and improve.
Chuck Lubeck is a graduate of the Georgia Institute of Therapeutic Massage and is the owner of Augusta Orthopedic Massage, LLC. He holds advanced certifications in Orthopedic Massage, Medical Massage, Myofascial Release, Active Isolated Stretching, and Soft Tissue Release Technique, all of which he teaches here at the school. James Waslaski, one of the school’s elite educators, and prominent educator Stuart Taws utilize Chuck’s abilities as their teaching assistant.
Carmen is a graduate of Augusta School of Massage. She also works as a licensed massage therapist and a master cosmetologist. Because of her experience with massage school and as a practicing massage therapist, Carmen is ideally suited to assist potential students as they seek financing to further their education. Her primary role is to assist students in determining their eligibility for federal student aid, help students complete the federal student aid application (FAFSA) and administering the Financial Student Aid Program.
Beth is a graduate of Augusta Tech with a degree in Child Development. She has over 33 years of experience as a daycare director. Her primary role at ASM is to inspire prospective students to follow their dream of becoming a licensed massage therapist. She enjoys spending time with her husband, 7 grandchildren, and 2 golden doodles.
Cristina is a graduate of Augusta School of Massage. She works as a licensed massage therapist as well as an instructor for some of her favorite modalities. Cristina’s goal is to impart hands on proficiency as well as a sense of community with enthusiasm. Aside from massage related endeavors she enjoys working out, traveling, and spending time with her family which includes her husband, 2 fantastic grown children, her dog Willie and cat Lola.
Dianna is a graduate of Augusta School of Massage. She has a love for people and always hopes to make a positive and lasting impact on everyone she meets. When working as a licensed massage therapist her main focus is therapeutic body work for pain elimination. She has focused her continuing education classes on Advanced Neural Reset Therapy, Medi Cupping Therapy and Rossiter. Her ultimate goal is to help other succeed in the massage therapy industry to be the best they can be and teach them to work smart and take care of their bodies.
When Dianna is not working she is spending time with her family which includes her husband of over 33 years, 2 grown children and 3 grandsons who have stolen her heart.
Leslie is an Army veteran who retired after serving 22 years but wanted to continue helping others. During her first year of retirement, she attended Augusta School of Massage. Every day she learned something new on how amazing our bodies perform. After graduating from ASM she worked at Massage Envy for a year to gain experience. She wanted to do more for her clients and was blessed with an offer to work for herself. She quickly took the opportunity and opened her business These Hands Massage and Bodywork in 2018. She has now expanded to her own location where she can teach and supervise her clients on how to properly care for ailments.
When Leslie is not working she is taking care of her youngest high school daughter, taking online classes at American Military University, going to the gym, or just taking time for herself. She has a bachelor’s degree in sports and health Science, and is currently working on her master’s degree in Sports and Health Science.
Dr. Telisha Miller is a multidisciplinary health professional with 20 years of combined experience in the fields of community based health, global health, integrative medicine and bodywork therapy. She is passionate about empowering people to embrace a healthy mindset, restore balance and eliminate the burden of disease. Dr. Telisha utilizes a variety of treatment modalities for health optimization through addressing the specific health needs of those she serves. She currently works as an integrative medicine consultant and also teaches various modalities of massage education. Clinically, her approach is to provide a unique synergistic way to identify barriers that impact everyday living, with a goal of providing strategies to promote healing and reduce pain. She began her undergraduate journey at Paine College, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She also holds a Master of Public Health Degree from Morehouse School of Medicine and a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Miller is also a Licensed Massage Therapist focusing on post- surgical muscle reintegration, hydrotherapy, Mayan uterine massage, cupping, orthopedic massage and applied kinesiology. Additionally she enjoys traveling abroad, quaint weekend getaways, reading, music, family time and devoting herself to spiritual growth and personal development. She also serves in her church, sings in the choir, and manages a community garden and working on the personnel committee. Dr. Miller also serves on the board of The Way Out, Inc., a youth focused non-profit organization.
Jillian Johns works in the school offices at Augusta School of Massage as Student and Staff support. Jillian helps keep the day to day operations of the school running smoothly, as well as assisting the students with many of their daily activities and responsibilities. Jillian has a background in pre and post-natal personal training and holistic nutrition. She is also currently enrolled in the massage program at Augusta School of Massage! She is a stellar student and is on track to graduate soon. She has become very passionate about massage therapy and is looking forward to her new career as an LMT.
Meagin Harris graduated from the Augusta School of Massage program in 2014. She started working as an LMT at Tuscany, A Classic Italian Spa, and after several years, she became an instructor at Augusta School of Massage. She now also works in the school office as Student and Staff Support. Meagin’s main subject that she teaches is Swedish Massage, but she also assists in other modality classes/subjects. Meagin is very passionate about her work as an LMT, and tries her best to impart that same passion onto the students. She loves working with all of the students who pass through the school, and strives to support and inspire them on their journey to a new career path in Massage Therapy!
Alyssa has a Masters of Science Degree in Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University. She teaches Anatomy and Physiology along with Pathology. She says the best thing about teaching is getting to know her students and working with them to be able to achieve their goals. Working in a massage school you get to watch students come in and make plans to carry on this goal and being able to help wherever needed is an amazing thing to do.
“It’s hard to forget someone, who gave us so much to remember.”
In loving memory of
Matthew Keels
6/8/1969 – 8/17/2021
