Massage Course Instructors
Core Instructors:
Ilana Alberico, Owner & Founding Partner
Responsible
for the vision and direction of Privai Academy, Ilana Alberico has
extensive experience as a licensed massage therapist, teacher, and
business owner. Her expertise, enthusiasm and knowledge provide dynamic
and engaging classes that promote individualized learning and student
success.
Darinda Davis, Director of Education
Oversees
the curriculum and learning process ensuring that each student is given
the tools and resources they need to do well at Privai Academy. As a
licensed massage therapist and esthetician she has developed numerous
protocols and procedures for spa operations and continuing education.
She provides instruction throughout the program and mentors students in
their growth.
Gloria Coppola, Lead Instructor and School Director
Gloria
Coppola has been dedicated to the healing arts profession for almost 25
years. Gloria loves teaching! It's her passion. She has owned her own
massage school, been a program director and written massage curriculum
for schools in Hawaii, Missouri and North Carolina. She has spent her
lifetime studying alternative healing methods and has traveled
extensively to sacred regions of the world to learn from huna and
shamans. Since childhood she has had a gift and insight to work on an
intuitive level. Her vast knowledge, wisdom, compassion and natural
teaching ability provide a student with the support, enthusiasm and
tools necessary to succeed. Gloria continues to develop and teach
continuing education courses as well as healing modalities across the
nation. Gloria has a proven history of successful graduates and has
developed the core curriculum for Privai Academy.
Adjunct Staff Instructors
Robin Fann, LMT, Stress Management, Swedish I
Corey Costanzo, Somatic Psychology I & II
Laura Beagle, LMT, Pregnancy Massage
Sarah Thomas, Acupuncturist, Oriental Medicine
We also have a variety of other guest instructors that will share their wisdom, skills and passion.
Administrative Staff:
Ben Clark, Student Coordinator
Ben Clark has a degree in business with an extensive back ground in human resources, education and the spa industry. As a licensed massage therapist and Privai Academy licensed esthetician graduate, Ben is focused on hospitality, professionalism and fun! Ben is dedicated to assisting the students at Privai with obtaining a high level of quality education and continued success after graduation.
Debi Choi, Financial Controller
Debi is a member of the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers and Accountants World, which keeps her up to date on changes in payroll, bookkeeping, accounting and taxes. She has worked many years in these areas providing excellence in service that is her highest priority. Debi coordinates student tuition payments and the schools finances and budget operations.
