About Us
Our Author And Illustrator
Andrew Biel is a licensed massage therapist. He has served on the faculties of Boulder College of Massage Therapy and Ashmead College, and taught Cadaver Studies for Bodyworkers at Bastyr Naturopathic University.
In 2011 Andrew received the Massage Therapy Foundation's Humanitarian Award for his dedication to advancing the massage therapy profession. Shortly after the award presentation, Andrew wrote a piece on why he gives back to the profession. That blog post and video of the presentation can be found here.
Robin Dorn is an artist, illustrator and licensed massage practitioner. She specializes in bodywork illustration and exhibits her work on the West Coast and in France.
Our Staff
Rebecca Campbell - Director of Digital Products
Kate D'Italia - Sales Manager
Dana Ecklund - Product Specialist
Melinda Helmick - Vice President
Tim Herbert – Director of Client Relations
Rhoni Hirst - Director of Sales
Jack Leapoldt - Director of Customer Service
Linda Lee - Director of Marketing
Allison Lusby - Warehouse Manager
Julia McGarey - Director of Research
Louisa McGarty - Customer Service Manager
2013 Advisory Council Members
Leading professionals from fields such as Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Massage Therapy lend their expertise as members of our Advisory Council. These educators, authors, and manual therapists provide highly valued feedback and suggestions that help us to provide the most current and effective educational resources in Surface Anatomy, Kinesiology and Palpation.
Several Advisory Council members have served for years—and we invite new members annually to keep abreast of the latest innovations in education and technologies for content delivery. These Advisory Council members deserve the recognition from many disciplines for their guidance, which enables Books of Discovery to provide exceptional educational resources.
This year's Advisory Council members:
Su Bibik • Lurana Bain • Kathy Jensen • Susan Beck • Michael Hovi • Nora St. John • Barbara Behrens • Rod Kelly • Jane Brown • Joe Lubow • Jeff Simancek • Allen Moore • Robert Stow • Debra Curties • Tom Myers • Susanne Higgins • Erik Dalton • Eric Fuchs • Melisssa Wheeler • Susan McGowen • Dr. Stan Dawson • Jim Donak • Rick Rosen • Katie Walsh • Victor Liberi • Michael Tevald • Tom Karis • John Morgan
Giving back
We have made generous donations to the following organizations:
