Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
Staff
President and CEO
General Manager
Burton L. Boss
General Manager of Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy, has degrees in engineering and business. Previously in health technology field. Teaches Business and Ethics.
Instructors
Linda Barufaldi, D.C.
Dr. Barufaldi is a San Diego chiropractor who was a deep-tissue bodyworker before attending chiropractic school. Dr. Barufaldi teaches deep tissue massage.
Mariellen Boss
Graduate of Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy, aromatherapist, studied with Jeanne Rose, spa experience, co-owner of Minute Massage and owner of Tactile Spirit. Teaches Aromatherapy and Spa Services.
Rae Casey, M.D.
A retired physician who teaches nutrition, movement therapies such as tai chi and qi gong, anatomy, holistic theory, pathology and physiology.
Diane Cox
A graduate of Desert Resorts School with more than 1800 hours of training. She has specialized in polarity, yoga, and cranialsacral therapy and also teaches the Swedish massage class.
Gabriela Curry
Graduate of Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy, licensed cosmetologist, background in the beauty, massage and spa industries. Teaches Aromatherapy and Spa Services
Robert Haberkorn, D.C.
A chiropractor in Palm Springs and a graduate of Southern California School of Massage. He teaches Pathology.
Beatrice Moncrief, L.Ac. Licensed acupuncturist with a practice in Palm Springs, she teaches the acupressure classes and seminars.
Gary Nolan
Graduate of Mueller College of Holistic Studies. Has degrees in Education, Theology, and Psychology. Teaches sports massage and kinesiology.
April Thompson, R.N.
A graduate of New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, member of AMTA, NANMT, Spa Treatment Consultant; American Red Cross, Certified CPR Instructor. Teaches Polarity, Reflexology, Holistic Theory.
Desert Resorts School of Somatherapy
2100 N. Palm Canyon C100
Palm Springs CA 92262
Contact Us
800-270-1175 or 760-323-5806