Approved Continuing Education Provider: NCBTMB #1000286 |CE Broker 50-30057 • Practical Skills That Protect Your Body & Grow Income
Davonna M. Willis, MA, ATC, LMT, PSC
Founder & Lead Continuing Education Instructor
Biography & Professional Leadership
EDUCATION WITH PURPOSE
Davonna Willis believes continuing education should change the way professionals think, work, and serve - not simply provide another certificate.
Through 4 Nineteen Education & Training, she combines rigorous academic education, real-world sports medicine experience, and practical hands-on application to help massage therapists, athletic trainers, and wellness professionals continue growing throughout their entire careers.
Master's Degree (MA)Health Education - Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor's Degree (BS)Athletic Training (ATC)
Associate's Degree (AAS)Massage Therapy (LMT)
Professional CertificationsPost-Op Lymphatic, Sports Recovery & Pilates
WHY 4 NINETEEN?
Built on four fundamental principles of effective adult healthcare education.
1
Practical Education
Learn clear protocols and body-friendly techniques you can immediately apply with your clients the next day.
2
Critical Thinking
Understand why and when techniques are appropriate - not simply how to perform them mechanically.
3
Professional Growth
Strengthen both your manual skill set and your business sustainability, pricing power, and client retention.
4
Lifelong Learning
Continue evolving as your profession and your clients' needs evolve over decades of fulfilling practice.
Founder of the Black Massage Therapist Conference
Davonna is the visionary creator of the Black Massage Therapist Conference—an annual national gathering dedicated to empowering Black therapists to connect, learn, grow, and lead within the healthcare and massage industries.
STUDENT REFLECTIONS
"Worked with a couple different coaches over the past year and none were a good fit. They didn't understand the goals of my business. But Davonna brings a perfect balance of positivity and tough love to get you where you need to be!"
- Dr. Allie Williams, Business Coaching Student
"I enjoyed the Lymphatic Drainage class. Learning was fun, easy, and hands-on. I was literally able to feel the difference in my body after treatment. I love this technique!"
- Whivolyn Thomas, LMT
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Davonna is also an in-demand speaker, published contributor for ABMP & Massage Magazine, industry advocate, and podcast host.
Professional continuing education for massage therapists, athletic trainers, and wellness professionals. Founded by Davonna M. Willis, MA, ATC.
Email: [email protected]
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