Next class starts 01/06/2025
Dedicated Educators
Daniel Jensen, Professor Emeritus license# MT10208
Daniel Jensen is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is the Instructor of Anatomy, Zoologik™ Clay Anatomy Lab, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology. Daniel has a BA degree in Exercise Physiology from Augustana College and has had significant education in the study of human anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics and stress management. He has studied and attended workshops and seminars in science of fascia, cadaver studies, hip and shoulder segmental bodywork, trigger point and postural assessment. He is also a graduate of the Zoologic™ Muscle Building in Clay course. This provides the students with a hands-on understanding of the human musculoskeletal anatomy. As an endurance athlete and speaker, Daniel has uniquely blended his experiences with his education to offer a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology yet provide students with necessary study aids and lectures to assist in the learning process. Daniel also is a contributing author to the book Chicken Soup for the Traveler’s Soul, is a featured athlete in 3 documentary movies, and has set several physically challenged athlete world records.
Rebecca Herrmann, bba, Lmt License# MT10196
Rebecca has been a massage therapist since March 2001 after graduating from South Dakota School of Massage Therapy herself. She is the President, Director, and Instructor at the South Dakota School of Massage Therapy. Rebecca is trained in many modalities. Her favorites include Swedish, prenatal, massage cupping, foot reflexology and lymphatic drainage. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Marketing.
Anna Higgason, RN, LMT License# MT11867
Anna is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and is the instructor for Massage Therapy I, Massage Therapy II, and Massage Therapy III. Anna acquired her RN from the University of South Dakota in 2009. She then continued her medical education obtaining her medical lab tech diploma from Southeast Technical Institute in 2011. After an impressive 30-year career as a nurse, Anna attended the South Dakota School of Massage Therapy in 2020. She quickly realized her passion for assisting and supporting others to be able to live their best quality of life through massage therapy. Anna is trained in many modalities. Hot stones, prenatal, sports massage, deep tissue, deep relaxation, Swedish, and oncology are among the many modalities she uses daily during massage.
Dr. Rylan Pearson
Dr. Rylan was born in California but soon moved to Chamberlain, South Dakota. After high school, he joined the Marines. While serving he sustained an injury, was medically discharged, and went to further his education at Mitchell Tech where he graduated as a Lineman. Then, a fall on the job caused major injury to his right foot and many surgeries later, he decided to switch careers and become a Chiropractor. In 2019 Dr. Rylan made the choice to amputate his right foot to avoid further bone fusions and constant pain. Now, he loves playing adaptive sports and meeting other amputees and hearing their stories. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2021. Dr. Rylan enjoys spending time with his kiddos, fishing, and learning new things.
Dr. Rylan is also a volunteer diplomat with the Sioux Falls area Chamber of Commerce. Time served January 2022-Present. He is also a board member of the Business Resource Network, elected for his first four-year term in March of 2022.