FuZuBa School of Massage and Reflexology

Fu Zu Ba School of Massage and Reflexology is a private educational institution, which is licensed to operate by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. 

The Institute is dedicated to training skilled, ethical, and knowledgeable Massage Therapists and Reflexologists who are prepared to enter their chosen field immediately in service to their communities.  Our small class size allows for individual educational attention, and our modest fee structure is designed to enable anyone, regardless of current means, to become a healing arts professional.

Our Mission

The Mission of Fu Zu Ba School of Massage and Reflexology is to provide a caring and inspiring learning experience that prepares aspiring students for successful careers in the healing arts of Massage and/or Reflexology.

The objectives of Fu Zu Ba are:

1. All students of the school will receive training in the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the Professional Practice of Massage Therapy or Reflexology in an enjoyable and inspiring atmosphere that is conducive to learning;
2. All graduates of the School will understand the practical and ethical considerations associated with the practice of body therapies;
3. All graduates of the Institute will be able to attain certification appropriate to their level of training in the jurisdiction where they choose to practice.

Who We Are

Our Director is Nathan O'Hara.  Dr. O'Hara trained at the Santa Barbara School of Massage in 1983, and completed the Acupressure program at Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in 1994.  In 2011 and 2012 Nathan traveled to China and completed the Reflexologist Training Program at Fan She Adult Career School in ShiJiaZhuang.  He is a California Certified Massage Therapist (CMT #625), a NASM-Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, a NCBTMB Approved CE Provider (451622-11) and Board-Certified Massage Therapist and Bodyworker (BCMTB), and a Certified Orthopedic Massage Practitioner (OM-000308).  From 2013 to 2018 Dr. O'Hara served as a member of the AMTA-California Chapter Board of Directors.  He earned the Ph.D. degree in Confluent Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara Campus in 1985.

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Jerry Xu holds the Master’s Degree in both Chemistry and Computer Science. He has worked as a research scientist, and has taught both Chemistry and  Computer Science at the college level. Through his involvement in international cultural and business exchange programs, Jerry became an expert in legal document management. His background in information technology has
been a great blessing to our school, and his calm, kind manner is deeply appreciated by both staff and students.



STUDENT SERVICES SPECIALIST / INSTRUCTOR Lucy O’Hara has been a licensed massage therapist since 1999, and is a member in good standing of the American Massage Therapy Association.  She has received extensive training in Chinese Foot Reflexology during her many stays in China.  Her specializations also include Swedish Massage, Acupressure, and the business of manual therapy.



INSTRUCTOR Edward Gao is a graduate of Fu Dan University in
Shanghai, China. Edward began his career as a news reporter with the
China News Service, which is the second largest state news agency in
China. In 2004 he came to the USA, and trained in massage therapy at
the Acupuncture and Massage Institute of America, East-West Institute
of Hand Therapy. From 2006 to 2019 he owned and practiced as a
licensed massage therapist at the Good Hands Spa in NewOrleans. He
moved to Nevada in 2020, and completed his Nevada massage training at the FuZuBa School in
December of 2021.



INSTRUCTOR T. Wynette Van Ausdal has been in practice as a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1996. She is also a Licensed Aesthetician. Her experience includes ownership of Essential Health Massage in Orem, Utah, as well as serving as a massage therapist, aesthetician and massage instructor for several years at the Orem Center for Massage. Ms. Van Ausdal brings a wealth of practical experience in the spa and private practice settings to our students. Her expansive knowledge, wisdom, and kind manner are much appreciated by her students.



REFLEXOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Qian Chelsea Yang is a licensed Massage Therapist and Massage Instructor in both California and Texas.  She holds the B.S. in Business Economics from UCLA, and in 2008 completed her course of study to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen, Texas.  She has taught and supervised acupressure and reflexology therapists since 2006.  Ms. Yang’s specializations include Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Acupressure, Reflexology and Massage Pathology.  Fu Zu Ba feels very fortunate to have Ms. Yang's experience helping to guide the development of our school and its students.