every additional step

"All great masters are chiefly distinguished by the power of adding a second, a third, and perhaps a fourth step in a continuous line. Many a man had taken the first step. With every additional step you enhance immensely the value of your first."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Annette Borsack


Annette Borsack has a strong background in healing. She has worked as a nurse for 17 years healing people in various capacities from newborns to geriatrics. After completing her Clinical certified Master Herbalist program, she went on to become a certified Clinical Nutritionist. Annette has a successful practice in Carlsbad, CA. consulting with clients on their herbal and nutritional needs. She is a member of the American Herbalists Guild and the Herbal Research Foundation.

Barbara Kase


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Barbara started practicing Yoga out of curiosity when she lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After researching different styles and teachers, she found a wonderful mentor and friend in Julie Mc Lean, and has been practicing ever since. Her Yoga practice is young, yet committed and her busy travel schedule allowed her to study with many senior teachers of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Anusara and other traditions who shaped her practice and influenced her teaching style over the last few of years.  At her mentor’s suggestion, she started teaching Yoga for the University of Michigan and two local studios in Ann Arbor. Since moving to California, she has continued teaching Yoga privately and started studies in the fields of bodywork, Oriental Medicine and Ecology. 

Frank Ferguson


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Frank is a practicing Orthopedic Assistant who enjoys using his knowledge in Anatomy-Physiology and Orthopedic/Sports Massage. He is currently teaching Massage Tech I and II, Sports/Rehabilitation Massage, Massage Assessment and Cranio-Sacral Massage. Students enjoy Frank’s vast knowledge and find his enthusiasm and love for the field contagious.

Jeab LeBlanc


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Jeab Le Blanc (Thai Master) 

Jeab is a Thailand native and received her training from WAT-PO Traditional Thai Massage school in Bangkok. She came to the United States in 2005 bringing vast amounts of experience and knowledge. In 2006, she began teaching at Vitality College of Healing Arts. Jeab is passionate, very hands on, and believes in repetition, repletion and repetition. Jeab believes that Thai Massage is so much more than bodywork, it is a meditative state for the giver and reciever and an overall wonderful experience.

Landon Ross


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Landon is a graduate from the School of Healing Arts in San Diego. With numerous years of practical experience and holistic education, Landon is a an accomplished massage practitioner with the ability to blend many styles (Hawaiian Temple Massage, deep tissue massage, shiatsu, passive joint mobilization and the use of essential oils) together into each massage session. Landon greatly enjoys sharing his passion for Hawaiian Temple Massage by incorporating physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of this beautiful modality.

Lulu Hanna


Lulu Hanna, HHP, Esthetician, Reiki Master

Lulu, a graduate of VCHA, is a practicing Massage Therapist, Esthetician and Reiki Master. Her passion for Aromatherapy and Reflexology led to teaching as a means of sharing her knowledge. With a hands-on approach and a great deal of enthusiasm, Lulu strives to inspire her students in every healing modalities; including massage, reflex, and aromatherapy.

Michael Gallo, Director


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Michael Gallo - Director - Vitality College of Healing Arts

Acupuncturist, CPT, (Certified Personal Trainer) Yodan Aikido

Mike entered the holistic health field as a balance to his Martial Arts Training, He is a fourth Degree Black Belt and Instructor in Aikido, and has studied both in Japan and the United States with the founders Son. His Sensei (teacher) suggested that to be a true Martial artist he should become a Healer; therefore over 16 years ago he embarked on his journey to learn the many traditional Asian arts of healing. He has studied many traditional Japanese energy arts such as Kiatsu, Shiatsu, and Reiki. His Acupuncture training was a traditional training under a master Acupuncturist.

Michelle Wen Bellanca


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HHP, Doula, Reiki Master, State Certified Instructor

Wen comes to us from a rich tradition holistic healing from her native Taiwan. In her native country she apprenticed in Chinese medicine under her mother and studied Qigong meditation under her father. She received her formal education from Fu-Jen University, Taipei and her HHP from Vitality College. She has been an instructor here since 2006.

Patricia Ranck


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Patricia Ranck - Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

Patricia Ranck has had a private practice in La Jolla, CA for more than  10 years. She is a member of the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners as well as an Approved Instructor and Designated Examiner of Hypnotherapy students. She has taught for four years at the center for Neurosomatic Sciences in San Diego and has been featured in articles in the La Jolla Light and Vision Magazine.

Richard Takahashi


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Richard Takahashi, HHP

  • Certified Massage Therapist (NCMTMB) 2/25/06
  • Certified Holistic Health Practioner 1998
  • Certified Massage Therapist Instructor Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, Ca., Cert# 03-371785, 1998
  • Hatha Yoga, Taichi & Qigong Instructor YMCA San Diego 2003
  •  Ordained Buddhist Monk (Sohei / warrior monk), Chen Yen, Shingon Buddhist sect by senior Buddhist MonkTenshin Awakawa, Shifu, (Kicho / Hancho), Koryu Bujutsu. 2006
  • Appointed Senior advisor West Coast Ryukyuan Mushindo Buddhist Kempo Assoc / Buddhist Chuan Fa, Instructor Lic. # 24 (1991), 5Th Dan Black Belt
  • Employed by several massage schools (since 1998- present) and Chiropractor (4years - present)
  • My practice consists of treatment of various ailments, provide rehabilitation, specializing in Eastern and Neuromusclar Therapy