~The Gibbons School of Massage Therapy Staff~

Dennis J. Gibbons LMT
​Director / MT 101 Instructor

Dennis is not only an educated healer, but also an educator of healing. A licensed massage therapist since 1986, Dennis continues exploring the complexities of the human body.  Through his strong beliefs and knowledge Dennis has created The Gibbons Concept© (a study of Soft Tissue Analysis and Assessment), as well as Muscle Release Therapy, MRTh®. 
Dennis and his wife Marge, married in 1970, have 3 children, Valerie (Ralph), Dennis (Carla) and Kathy (Dave).  They are the proud grandparents of Alexandra, Marisa, Annalise, Dennis, and Eleanor.  Together, Dennis and Marge founded the Chagrin Valley Wellness Center

Krista Fleming LMT
Massage Instructor

Krista graduated from Cuyahoga Community College in 2006 with an Associates of Applied Science, focusing on Massage Therapy. Beginning in a spa setting, she quickly found chiropractic and began working more therapeutically with injured people.  Having put in many hours of continuing education, she holds certifications for Muscle Release Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Reiki. Starting in 2018, she started teaching future massage therapists at The Gibbons School of Massage Therapy and Integrated Medicine.

Charles Jeffery Parker, EdD, LMT
A&P

Charles Jeffery Parker, a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, started practicing the art and science of massage therapy in 1993.  He currently holds a Tennessee Massage Therapy License and an Ohio Massage Therapist License, both in good standing; also, he is a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, a Physio-Naturopathic Fitness Instructor, and holds career diplomas in Fitness and Nutrition, Physical Therapy Aide, Relaxation Therapist, Natural Health Consultant, and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist.  Additionally, he has trained in Craniosacral and Myofascial therapy techniques, as a Chiropractic Therapy Assistant, and Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Ruth Wagner, M.Ed., L.M.T.,C.D.M.S.
Ethics Instructor

Ruth is an Attentive Certified Massage Therapist with over 20 years of experience implementing myriad
approaches to physical and mental restoration. Matches optimal therapeutic techniques to reported
symptoms. Skilled professional ameliorating pain and renewing body and mind.

Kathy Gibbons
Admissions

Kathy has worked at Chagrin Valley Wellness Center and The Gibbons School of Massage Therapy for 12 years. Her past experience was in Sales and Operations with Ford Motor Co and Manufactures affiliated with Ford Motor Co. She served in that industry for 12 years. She enjoys working with the students and helping them achieve their goals into the world of Massage Therapy.