• 30 years performing the ancient art and modern science of therapeutic massage
• Certified in a wide variety of therapeutic modalities, philosophies and scientific theories
• Expert in energetic therapies and natural therapeutics
• Competent and effective with diverse clientele and staff
• Certified instructor of toggle work and Chi gung
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, (NCTMB)
US, #284930-00 06/00 - 06/18
State Licensed Massage Practitioner, (LMP)
Washington, 04/00 - 02/17
WORK EXPERIENCE
Massage Professional 11/ 2009 - Current
Healthquest Chiropractic (and massage), Bellevue WA
• Recognized as most experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled therapist on the team while providing personalized massage treatment plans collaboratively created with team of doctors.
• By providing a variety of therapeutic modalities and techniques to achieve results consistent with prescription proclaimed most effective and highly recommended therapist on site.
• Received letters of unsolicited accolades for the stimulating and healing use of: Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Manual Ligament Therapy, Medical Massage, Unwinding, Nonspecific Stretching, Tuina, Craniosacral and Core Synchronism, among others. Therapeutic Massage and Craniosacral Specialist 9/ 2009 - Current
Eastside Massage Clinic, Bellevue WA
• Managed client schedules, case notes, being utilized as an Independent practitioner part-time, as needed.
• Always focused on appropriate therapies and techniques for customer relief and healing achieving return and highly satisfied clients. Owner/Lead Therapist 9/ 2009 - Current
A Higher Touch Massage, Bellevue WA
• Accommodated home bound clients and those who preferred massage at home creating a 20% monthly increase of clientele.
• Established a team of professionals for office tasks in order to focus more on continuing education and client needs.
• Coordinated office staff, client appointments, and other business related activities while performing outstanding therapeutic massage.
• Utilizing monthly staff meetings, evaluation methods, and customer feedback to achieve company goals and objectives. Clinical Massage Specialist 2/ 2007 – 9/ 2009
Wellness One Center, Bellevue WA
• Collaborated with Chiropractor’s to achieve individualized therapeutic healing from the effects of trauma, decreased functionality, chronic and acute pain, and other dysfunction, due to injury and life events.
• Awarded best client retention therapist due to increased client function, less pain, improved ability to relax and ultimate healing.
• Received frequent new client referrals from peers, as well as regular clientele.
• Provided team with coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance staff development. Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) 4/ 2004 – 8/ 2012
Rescare, Bellevue WA
• Provided competent and kind client care to diverse populations including brain-injured, geriatric, and minimally ambulatory.
• Duties included assistance with therapeutic exercise and all activities of daily living. SKILL SETS
Therapy:
Proficient with body mechanics and responding to subtle physical communications
Dedicated and gifted in create nurturing and therapeutic environment
Exude confidence and massage capabilities creating client trust and commitment
Strong set of multi-modal techniques and therapies to meet all client needs
Licensed, certified, and experienced in higher touch (ask me)
Customer Service:
Commitment to professionalism, customer service, & individualized therapy
Demonstrated ability to generate new clients and maintain a strong client base
Effective in promoting and selling related products and services
Office Management:
Excels working independently in a flexible, fast-paced, goal oriented environment
Communicates and collaborates well with other clinicians, clinic staff, and management
Demonstrates keen ability utilizing relationship and team building skills
Eager and willing team player to learn new concepts and help other team members succeed
Efficiently completes required documentation in line with policies and standards
Commits to maintain the organization's mission and values
Current with HIPPA compliance regulations and other governing laws and requirements
EDUCATION
Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute, Albuquerque NM 3.5 GPA 1999
Diploma Mastered Swedish Massage, Craniosacral Techniques, Sports Massage, Myofascial Therapy, Trigger Point Techniques, Hydrotherapy, Bach Flowers, Chinese Medicine, Tui-na, Shiatsu, Polarity, Ayurveda, Kinesiology, Ethics, Pathology, Internship Cranio-Sacral, Cranio-Sacral Unwinding, Core Synchronism, Ho'oponopono. European Massage Therapy Institute, San Antonio TX 3.3 GPA 1993
Diploma Swedish Massage, Tui-na, Vedic massage Shiatsu, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Hydrotherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Skin Analysis, Masque Therapy and microdermabrasion, Ethics. CERTIFICATIONS Hours Dates
Esalen Institute, Big Sir CA
Komyo Reiki Kai, 1st degree 13 01/15
Esalen Style Massage 13 01/15
Sohnen Moe Associates, Online Education
Ethics: Emotions in the Treatment Room 4 02/13
Ethical Principles Overview 2 06/08
The Ethics of Touch 4 11/06
Dynamics of Effective communication 2 06/04
Bellevue Massage School, Bellevue WA
Lomi-Lomi 24 05/13
Manual Ligament Therapy 30 02/12
LMT Success Group, Federal Way WA
Medical Massage; Neck and Back 16 08/08
The Body Mind Energetics Institute, Lake City WA
Chi gung 15 11/06
Tibetan & Taoist Healing Arts 30/Ongoing 03/05
Sotai 10 06/04
Usui Shiki Ryoho, Albuquerque NM
Reiki Master 36 11/00
Reiki 2nd degree 16 09/00
Reiki 1st degree 16 09/00
New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, Albuquerque NM
Honored as highly gifted student
Core Synchronism 3 20 09/00
Ho'oponopono 2 8 01/00
Ho'oponopono 1 16 10/99
Cranio-Sacral Unwinding 16 10/99
Cranio-Sacral 2 16 09/99
Core Synchronism 1 20 08/99
Core Synchronism 2 20 08/99
Cranio-Sacral 1 16 06/99
Neuromuscular Therapy Center of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM
NMT 5 16 12/99
NMT 4 16 12/99
NMT 1 16 08/99
Credentialed with:
• American Whole Health • Premera
• Lifewise • First Choice Insurance
• Aetna • L & I
• most major insurance networks
A Higher Touch
we are focussed on the continuous proses of of expanding knowledge deepening understanding and learning from you what the best way for us to help you is. founded in october of 2008 with faith in the idea that Bellevue is ready for a new Paradigm in wellbeing.
