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Faculty & Staff

I-N Touch is proud of its instructors, all of whom have extensive experience in the field of bodywork. Instructors at I-N touch meet strict criteria, meeting all West Virginia state requirements for bodywork instructors and also holding a current practicing license for the state. In addition, Massage instructors have completed 500+ hour course of study in Massage therapy, and all have substantial experience in the field. We feel to graduate the highest quality therapists; we will maintain a higher standard of instructor.
The team is inspirational by acknowledging the level of fulfillment their own massage therapy careers has afforded them, having increased their own independence, confidence and awareness.
Practicing bodywork has given them an overwhelming sense of satisfaction that comes from the powerful act of simply being an active part in another persons healing and movement towards health and wellness.

Sonny Allen, NCTMB, L.M.T.

School owner and co-director, Sonny attended the Sarasota School of Massage therapy, completing his course in March 1997. He relocated to the tri-state area and began his goal of opening a school for Massage therapy in the Huntington area. He became affiliated with both YMCA's of the area and started promoting therapeutic massage.

He actively pursued all avenues of continuing education in this field and received an Associate of Science degree with honors from Ashland Community College in 2001. He made the Dean's list each semester at ACC, a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, received honors award for Student Support Services, tutoring and mentoring other students, 2001, receiving awards 1998-2002 or Academic Achievement.

As part of his giving he focused much of his initial work on helping people with head injuries or Alzheimer's disease and volunteering his services at nursing homes, and becoming a health aide for a person with Parkinson's- Alzheimer's for 2 years. He also trained youths at the Ashland YMCA in diving 1999-2000.

Continuing to focus on fitness and well being he trained and qualified for Certification to instruct persons on the practical use of Nautilus equipment following up with training as an instructor with AFXX, (Aerobics and Fitness Association Of America) after taking a personal training workshop/ counselor certification 2001. Along with that he became a Certified Strength Training Specialist 2002 after meeting requirements and completing 12 contact hours of CEUs, NCBTMB approved. Sonny became a member of the AMTA right after completion of his education and was one of the first Massage therapists that became licensed in WV when regulations were past, and is also licensed in the state of Florida. He received his National Certification in 2003, and was included as a guest lecturer for the faculty of Marshall University at the Joan C. Edwards School of medicine promoting alternative healing methods. Sonny is an active supporter of the Red Cross and a Honorary Kentucky Colonel, a fierce lover of all physical activity, especially basketball.

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Dr. Darrell E. Samples, OMD, DNBAO, DNBIMA

Dr Samples is licensed to practice Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture. Dr Samples is currently an assistant clinical professor at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr Samples has a strong interest in the manual medicine therapies. Over the past years he has taken special post graduate programs in acupuncture orthopedics, Oriental Medical Tui Na (osseous manipulation), Cranial-Sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation (osteopathy) as well as Polarity Therapy. He brings these techniques and broad range of concepts to the class room with applied anatomy as well as conventional scientific anatomy.

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Dr. Jarod W. Adlington, D.C, PhD

Dr. Adlington brings many years of western scientific education and clinical experience to I-N Touch. He is a Chiropractic Physician that incorporates multiple techniques, including Homeopathy into his practice. He has received advanced training at Harvard Medical School, and is a member of the Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association. Dr. Adlington believes in taking a scientific approach to natural healthcare, and is currently involved in research for the advancement of the natural healing arts.

Dr. Adlington’s credentials include Full/Voting Member of the Harvard Medical School Postgraduate, Heart Rate Variability Conference Presenter, Harvard Medical School. His post graduate studies include Homeopathy Homotoxicology, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Certification, Graduate Degree in Physiology (Ph.D.), Master of Manipulation under Anesthesia, and Doctor of Chiropractic Degree.

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Eric Fout L.M.T.

Eric has been the Director of the YMCA Men's Massage Department since 1992. He has been a Certified Massage Therapist practicing at the YMCA since 1989. Formerly he served as Vice-President of the West Virginia Chapter of the Massage Therapy Association. In addition to his full time work as a Massage therapist Eric is also a Musician, a farmer and a Carpenter.

He has volunteered extensively for work with handicapped young people, directing the Mountaineer Spina Bifida Camp for eight years as well as working with the West Virginia Special Olympic State Games.

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Maryjo Perdue

Bio coming soon.

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Shauna Pauley

Instructor Shauna Pauley attended Mountain State School of Massage in Charleston, WV. immediately after her high school graduation in 1996. Upon graduation in 1997 from massage therapy school, she became a member of the AMTA, completed the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body workers, and obtained her state license. Shauna's employment history includes River Cities Natural Health Center with Dr. Darrell E. Samples, OMD, where she obtained and maintained a clientele for four years. Shortly thereafter, she was an employee at Davis Chiropractic for two years. Since then she has maintained a private practice offering on-site massage therapy, which concentrates on trigger point therapy and deep tissue. She has received an Associate Degree in Applied Science and Massage Therapy from Marshall Community and Technical College in co-op with Mountain State School of Massage, and is currently attending Marshall University in cooperation with St. Mary's School for Respiratory Therapy. Shauna, who is passionate about massage therapy, joined the staff of the I-N Touch School of Massage Therapy as an instructor in June, and enjoys her teaching position.

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Janina Michael

Janina has a strong background in public relation and administration. Formerly she served as the resource development director of the Habitat for Humanity. In addition to her 30 years of experience, Janina has a strong academic background which includes post graduate studies at Marshall University.

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