“The ability of our school lies in the hands of our instructors. For this reason, we have assembled a team dedicated to the art of Massage Therapy and to teaching it. It is our belief that these are some of the best professionals anywhere and have been noted for excellence in their fields.”
- James Mongan, Executive Director & Co-Owner

Dorothy Mongan, L.C.M.T., AAS Founder and Vice President, and Instructor

Massage Therapy has been a lifetime carrier for Dorothy. Her mother was a herbologist, reflexologist, and massage therapist as taught by the old German modalities. Dorothy was taught all this and practiced it from a very young age. Her joy in life comes from helping others to gain a healthy life.

Dorothy got her first degree in massage at the Swedish Institute School for Massage in 1985. She followed that up with a one on one experience for seven years with the legendary Dr. Sole. Through that she developed her own technique and is in the process of publishing her own book and video called the Dr. Sole Technique.

She keeps a busy schedule massaging her loyal clients every day. She is always studying something new and is experienced with the St John’s Institute techniques. Dorothy also spends a lot of her time in nutritional counseling and has practiced Contact Reflex Analysis testing for over 12 years.

Dorothy received her Associates degree from Aims Community College in 1992. In the free time Dorothy has, between teaching and working, she enjoys playing with her grandchildren and sewing. Dorothy started Eaton Therapeutic Center in 1985 and she founded the Academy of Natural Therapy in 1989. Dorothy has taught almost all classes in the Massage Therapy program at least once but now she focuses on teaching Neuromuscular Therapy, Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy I & II, and Progressive Health Technology.

Bradley D. Laber, BA, CMT, Director of Instructional Affairs, Assistant to the Director, Instructor, and Clinic Mentor
Instructor - Pathology, Kinesiology, and Trigger Point Therapy

Bradley's father is a veterinarian and Bradley was facinated with the components of the bodies he saw ever since he was a child. Bradley studied Kinesiology, Fitness and Excercise. He received his Bachelors from the University of Nothern Colorado in 1992. He graduated with Lambda Sigma Tau, a chemistry honors program.

Bradley graduated from the Boulder School of Massage Therapy with honors in 1996. For two years after graduation he was a teacher in training with the Anatomiken Program (an anatomy program where students build muscles with clay). By 2001 Bradley was teaching 3 different classes, was a Student Mentor, an Internship Coordinator, and a Clinic Supervisor.

Bradley joined the staff at the Academy of Natural Therapy in November of 2005 and his life experiences, skills and enthusiasm have been a very welcomed addition. He works full time at the school and has also been teaching Pathology, Kinesiology and Trigger Point Therapy.

Pat Farrenkopf, BS, R.D. Instructor Herbs and Nutrition and Advanced Nutrition
Instructor Herbs and Butrition and Advanced Nutrition

Pat is originally from Pensylvania where she received her BS in Nutrition, emphasis Clinical Dietetics, from Pensylvania State University. Following graduation she completed her internship at Weld County General Hospital (now Northern Colorado Medical Center) in Greeley, CO. She continued working at NCMC as a clinical dietitian working with patients in an acute hospital setting for eight years then changed direction. For the past nineteen years she has been in private practice using holistic methods and approaches to help people achieve optimal health through nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.

Paul Witt, CMT, NCTMB Instructor
Instructor Anatomy & Physiology, Kinesiology, and Movement Therapies

Paul has been studying and practicing massage therapy since 1983 and developing and teaching classes since 1989. Besides teaching at the massage school level, he has also presented educational seminars at state and regional conferences. He is a strong advocate in educational excellence.

Jane Crumley, CMT Student Coordinator, Instructor and Clinic Mentor Supervisor

Jane has been an instructor at Academy of Natural Therapy since 1999 and a therapist since 1994. Jane has worked as a CAN and Xray technician in a hospital setting. Jane is active in her community and is a volunteer at the safe house for women and children. Jane teaches all the Swedish Massage and Pathology courses and Hydrotherapy for the afternoon and evening sections.

Eric L'Orange, MS Instructor

BA-Colorado State University - Exercise Science and Sports Medicine; MS - University of Northern COlorado - Prevention and Rehabilitative exercise; Work experience - Health clubs, Rehab centers and a trainer and fitness consultant. Eric has been in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years. He brings practical real world application of knowledge to the classroom. Eric is a Kinesiology instructor.

Deborah Todd, CMT, NCTMB Clinic Mentor and Instructor

BA - Theatre and Sociology; Her love for emotional healing and personal growth is what drove her to massage therapy as a career. Instructor: Hydrotherapy course. For the last seven years, Deborah has been a successful full time Massage Therapist at Eaton Therapeutic Center. She has been of substantial value to students' education with her life experiences and devotion to this profession and her students.

Andy Duncan, CMT Instructor
Instructor- Shiatsu-sports massage

Andy is a certified massage therapist and licensed acutherapist. He sutdied massage at the Academy of Natural Therapy. ANdy received his acutherapy license through Dr. Springfield's course at Aims COmmunity COllege. He has successfully utilized acutherapy in treating such ailments as asthma, migraine headaches, tendonitis, and allergies. He uses this knowledge of acutherapy and Oriental medicine in pursuit of his acupuncture license through his apprenticeship with Dr. Springfield. Andy frequently performs sports massage on a wide array of recreational and competitive athletes as a member of the Rocky Mountain Connection sports massage team. He was one of the official massage therapists for the Colorado Eagles professional hockey team during their inaugural 2003-4 seasons.

Denise White, CMT, Instructor

Denise has been connected with Massage Therapy for over 15 years. After leaving a management position at a supermarket chain, she attended the Academy of Natural THerapy as a top student. She graduated in 2004 and now has her own thriving Massage Therapy practice. Her business experience, organizational skills, and Massage experience help her to be a successful instructor for the Entrepreneurship class here at the Academy of Natural Therapy

Jeremiah James Mongan - Executive Director
Jennifer Mongan - Assistant Director
Bradley Laber - Director of Instructor Affairs & Clinic Mentor
Jane Crumley - Director of Student Affairs and CLinic Mentor
Dr. Iilisha Newhouse - Director of Financial Aid