Applied Anatomy & Physiology for Manual Therapists

Pat Archer has been an educator and health care specialist for over 35 years. She became a Certified Athletic Trainer in 1977. Pat became a licensed massage therapist (WA) in 1985 and taught anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, and advanced massage techniques at the Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle for more than 20 years. Pat’s combined knowledge as both an athletic trainer and licensed massage therapist provides her with a unique blend of advanced manual therapy assessment and treatment skills. Some massage career highlights include serving as the lead massage therapist for the Seattle Sonics (NBA), the WNBA Seattle Storm, and the University of Washington swim teams. She was Director of Massage Services at the 1997 USA Track and Field National Championships and served as both athletic trainer and massage therapist at the 1996 Summer Olympics. She has several published workbooks and journal articles to her credit, and another textbook, Therapeutic Massage in Athletics (LWW, 2007). Pat has presented at multiple state, regional, and national conferences for both AMTA and NATA. She is cofounder and owner of Discovery point School of Massage in Seattle, where she serves as the Educational Liaison and core faculty.

As a Director of Education, textbook author, and renowned educational consultant, Lisa Nelson blends her professional experience as an athletic trainer and massage therapist with her passion for engaging instructional design. For more than 30 years, Lisa has helped educational communities across the country reorient to student-centered teaching, focusing on what matters to the learner. Her approach encourages students to explore and better understand their personal learning process so they can actively experience and connect with the content they are learning. Lisa has presented at numerous teaching conferences throughout the United States, published articles for vocational educators, and contributed to textbooks in sports medicine, sports massage, and muscle anatomy. She is a cofounder and owner of Discoverypoint School of Massage in Seattle, where she serves as the Director of Education and core faculty.