Aaron D. Thomas
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist with experience in clinical, sports, and rehabilitative settings. My proven ability to assess patients, develop treatment plans, and deliver targeted therapeutic care for athletes and the general population lend me well prepared to care for patients at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Massage Therapist
Athletic & Family Chiropractic | Wellness Sport & Spine
Tallahassee, FL
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Full Time: 37 hours/week | Salary: ~$26,000/year
- Duties and Skills:
- - Conducted patient intake, assessments, and treatment plans
- - Performed Swedish, relaxation, deep tissue, myofascial, and sports massage
- - Managed scheduling and client relations
- - Identified indications and contraindications for massage therapy treatments
- - Monitored patient response and adjusted care plans accordingly
- - Educated patients on stretching, hydration, recovery, and stress management
- - Maintained accurate documentation in electronic health record systems (ChiroTouch)
- - Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care
- - Maintained clinical cleanliness and compliance
Massage Therapist
Florida State University Athletics (Independent Contractor)
Tallahassee, FL
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Part Time: 4-6 hours/week | Salary: ~$95/hour
- Duties and Skills:
- - Delivered therapeutic care for athletes in high-performance environments
- - Assessed musculoskeletal conditions and supported injury prevention
- - Communicated treatment recommendations to athletes and staff
- - Adapted therapy techniques to meet sport-specific demands
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Massage Therapy
Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences
New York, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland
Cortland, NY05.2019
Skills
- - Swedish massage
- - Cupping therapy
- - Organized client files
- - Sports massage
- - Deep tissue massage
- - Attention to detail
- - Shiatsu massage
- - First aid & CPR certified
- - Positive & friendly attitude
- - Myofascial release
- - Client relations
- - ChiroTouch software
- - Taping techniques
- - Patient recruitment
Affiliations
American Massage Therapy Association January 2023 - present
Certification
- - Michigan Massage Therapy License #7501017343 (Expires: 2029-01-06)
- - Florida Massage Therapy License MA1011759 (Expires: 2027-08-31)
- - MBLEx – Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (Passed: 2022-10)
- - CPR & First Aid Certified (Expires: 2028-03-03)
Internships
- Massage Therapy at Lincoln Hospital
- Massage Therapy Student
- Bronx, New York
- Dates: 2022-03
- Part Time: a single 4 hour event | Salary: for course credit
- Duties and Skills:
- - Performed chair massage technique under the supervision of the Dean of the Swedish Institute
- - Discussed the benefits of massage therapy
- - Organized and managed work space
Timeline
Massage Therapist
Florida State University Athletics (Independent Contractor)
08.2023 - 11.2025
Massage Therapist
Athletic & Family Chiropractic | Wellness Sport & Spine
01.2023 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland
Associate of Occupational Studies - Massage Therapy
Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences