Amanda Lawson
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Highly-skilled Licensed Massage Therapist with more than 15 years of experience in wide array of healing techniques and modalities. Committed to providing bodywork for well-being of mind, body and soul. Excellent skills in Swedish, Deep tissue, Sports, Myofascial, Prenatal and Thai Massage.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Massage Therapist
University Of North Carolina At Asheville
08.2023 - Current
- Established and implemented massage protocols and procedures.
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
- Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
USA Swimming
05.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to better understand body and inform massage techniques.
- Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
- Researched new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
University of Tennessee
09.2015 - Current
- Researched new massage techniques and treatments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
- Established and implemented massage protocols and procedures.
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
Asheville Salt Cave
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Researched new techniques to stay up to date with trends and developments in massage therapy industry.
- Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Meadowsweet Massage And Wellness
08.2010 - 03.2020
- Work with an average of 10-15 clients per week utilizing Deep Tissue, Thai, Sports, Reiki, Myofacial and Prenatal Modalities
- Developed and proposed client treatment plans that specified which types of massage are to be used
- Assessed clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength and range of motion
- Massaged and kneaded muscles and soft tissues of body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance
- Communications
- Reflective listening
- Understanding of body signals
- Worked in conjunction with the athletic trainers to provide specific treatment for UTK athletes
- While I have worked with most sports, I primarily work with the Swim/Dive team, including traveling with them to championship meets
- Traveled to Championship meets including Olympic Trials in May 2021
- Traveled to Setabul Portugal with the USA Open Water National Team as part of the Sports Medicine Staff
- Developed and proposed athlete treatment plans that specified which types of massage are to be used
- Supported the athletes at practice and during competition.
Education
Certification - Massage Therapy
Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage
Knoxville, TN01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05.2005
Skills
- Sports Massage
- Trigger Point Massage
- Relationship Building and Management
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Administrative Support
- Wellness Programs
- Physical Strength
- Reflective Listening
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Administrative Procedures
- Anatomy
- Swedish Massage
Accomplishments
Part of Sports Medicine Staff for USA Open Water Nation Team, at World Trials in Setabul, Portugal. May 2022.
Part of Sports Medicine Staff for USA National Swim Team at Pro Series Swim Meet in Mission Viejo, CA. May 2023
Certification
- NC Massage License 19729
- TN Massage License 6730
Affiliations
Member of AMBP (American Massage and Bodywork Professionals)
Timeline
Sports Massage Therapist
University Of North Carolina At Asheville
08.2023 - Current
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
USA Swimming
05.2022 - Current
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
Asheville Salt Cave
08.2020 - 03.2023
SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPIST
University of Tennessee
09.2015 - Current
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST
Meadowsweet Massage And Wellness
08.2010 - 03.2020
Certification - Massage Therapy
Tennessee School of Therapeutic Massage
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of Tennessee
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