Paul Emerick, Biology Department
Paul has been a full-time faculty member since Fall 2004. Previous teaching experience includes: Anatomy and Physiology at Chemeketa Community College (Spring 2000), Salem Oregon; Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Exercise Physiology Lab, and Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology Lab (Fall 94 - Spring 2000) Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon. Graduate study focused especially on skeletal muscle and cardiovascular physiology.

Paul has a MA in Education w/ Exercise Science Concentration from The George Washington University (Spring 1994) and a BS in Physical Education w/ Exercise Science Option from The University of New Hampshire (Spring 1988). Paul's personal interests include outdoor activities and playing with his dogs.

Anne Flatley MS, ATC, CSCS
Anne Flatley is a native of Rochester NY. She received her B.A. in Applied Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Child Abuse counseling from Alfred University and her M.S. in Education with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Old Dominion University. Anne is a Certified Athletic Trainer through the National Athletic Trainers Association as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Anne has been full-time faculty at MCC for 5 years. Prior to coming to MCC she worked in outpatient Sports Physical Therapy for 16 years. She has had experience working with many athletes ranging in abilities (Special Olympics to Olympic levels). In her free time, she is an avid open water kayaker and teaches kayaking for BayCreek Paddling Center.

Deneen Rhode, MFA, MA, LMT
Deneen Rhode holds a master’s degree from the University of Utah in movement pedagogy and a master’s degree in somatic studies from SUNY Brockport. A licensed massage therapist, Rhode’s professional experience includes private practice, Highland Hospital’s Center for Women, SUNY Brockport’s Student Health Center and the Onondaga School of Massage in Rochester, N.Y. Her list of corporate references include Xerox, Preferred Care, and Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics of Rochester, a division of Johnson & Johnson.

Matthew Wolanski, LMT.
Matthew acquired an AAS in Travel and Tourism from Finger Lakes Community College which launched a career with American Airlines. After seeing the world, he returned to Rochester to pursue his first passion, teaching.  He attended SUNY Brockport receiving a degree in Literature and quickly found himself in Massage School at Onondaga School of Therapeutic Massage.  He has a small practice which focuses mainly on Shiatsu and Medical Treatment Massage.  He is on the staff at Onondaga for Swedish and Shiatsu.  Matthew is also a Marathon runner and works closely with the Rochester running community.

Mary Ellen Hill, Clinic Facilitator
Mary Ellen Hill is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist and a 2004 graduate of MCC Massage Therapy Program. Upon graduation she opened Integrative Healing Arts Center in the Rochester's East End where she practices massage therapy and other healing modalities. In addition, Mary Ellen is a certified personal trainer, Pilates and Yoga instructor at the Southeast YMCA.

Note: Electives as part of the Massage Therapy Degree program are taught by various MCC faculty.