Instructors

I began training students to become instructors in 1995

Since then it has been my pleasure to have talented, gifted and committed individuals to support me on my journey. During the rise of LaStone Therapy we were privilege to have as many as 63 instructors teaching more than 30,000 therapists in 47 different countries. In time, I shape shifted how I dance with the Stone People and now I am calling my journey 'StoneDancing'.

With a small group of dedicated and gifted instructors we are offering stone therapy courses based in  the powerful energies of our Earth Mother through her Stone People and the healing benefits of geo-thermal therapy, to support you on your personal journey with the Stone People. It is our hope that we can encourage you to find your own rhythm as you learn to dance with your stones.

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United States Instructors

Other Countries Instructors

Mary D. Nelson

LMT, LSTMI, RM

Founder of LaStone Therapy and StoneDancing

A bit of history on LaStone Therapy: In August 1993 Mary began to develop LaStone methodologies; guided by her spirit guide San Juanette and her deep commitment to aid her clients on the path of healing by way of temperatures and vibrations. LaStone Therapy became a mainstream technique that was sought by all levels in the healing arts industry worldwide. Read more...

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Luis Jara

LMT, LSTMI, RM

Luis Jara is originally from El Paso and raised Mexico. He first settled in El Paso, Texas in 1998 and began his studies in English as a second language. Later he moved to Arizona where he studied to became a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Holistic Health Care Practitioner from Mexico. Read more...

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Wayne Lapinski

LMT

Wayne began studying with Mary Nelson in 2010 and completed his certification as a Master LaStone Therapist in 2014. Wayne’s passion for his personal Stone Walk has led him to study Stone Medicine a Native American Traditional Teachings, Read more...

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Masako Takami-Sensei

Owner of Stone Academy Japan (LaStone Therapy Japan)

Masako Takami owns and operates Stone Academy Japan (LaStone Therapy Japan) . She oversees Japan and all of the Asian countries for stone therapy education. Read more...

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Marcia Prefountaine

LMT, MTII,

Marcia is most honored to continue to help instruct therapists in this noble work. She enjoys the knowledge that she discovers with every educational experience.

Marcia works with therapists who are new to stone work and strives to impart the importance of safety respect and honor when working with the stones. Some students have said that Marcia’s passion for stone work is infectious. Read more...

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Melanie Boileau, Australia
Cindy Baker, Canada