Summary
Dynamic professional with experience as a Mental Health Therapist at Barber National Institute, skilled in treatment planning and emotional intelligence. Proven ability to foster trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their coping strategies. Licensed massage therapist proficient in various techniques, dedicated to promoting holistic well-being and client empowerment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapist
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided therapeutic massage services to clients, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Conducted client assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans based on specific conditions.
- Ensured compliance with hygiene and safety standards in all massage therapy practices.
- Maintained accurate records of client sessions and progress for ongoing treatment evaluation.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
Substitute Teacher
Newgate Montessori School
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Supported lesson delivery through effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Collaborated with teachers to reinforce curriculum objectives and enhance student understanding.
- Monitored student behavior, ensuring adherence to school policies and promoting respect among peers.
- Developed positive relationships with students to promote a safe and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
- Administered standardized reading comprehension and phonics assessments to track individual student progress across time.
- Administered nationally recognized standardized assessments to track student progress as compared to other students across the US.
Volunteer & Advocate
Living in Liberty
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Combatting human trafficking by supporting survivors on the street and in a safe house.
- Supported fundraising efforts through social media campaigns, increasing awareness and participation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline volunteer onboarding processes and improve training efficiency.
- Engaged with community members to gather feedback and address concerns regarding service delivery.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Fostered sense of community, organizing neighborhood gatherings.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Assisted clients with obtaining housing, employment and support resources.
Mobile Mental Health Therapist
Barber National Institute - Main Campus East Enterance
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Educated clients and families on mental health issues, promoting awareness and understanding.
- Documented sessions and treatment progress with SOAP notes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Created a safe environment that fostered open communication, trust building and vulnerability among clients.
- Promoted positive coping strategies among clients by teaching stress management techniques and self-care practices.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Massage Theory And Practice
08.2025
Professionalism, Ethics, and Public Safety:
-Practice Management
-Florida Massage Law
-Ethics
-HIV/AIDS education
-Preventing medical errors
Life Sciences:
-Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III
-Preventing Medical Errors
Massage Theory and Practices:
-Swedish Massage, Swedish Practicum, Swedish Refinement
-Neuromuscular Therapy, Neuromuscular Practicum
-Student Clinic
Allied Modalities:
-Sports Massage
-Orthopedic Massage
-Reflexology
-Pregnancy Massage
-Craniosacral Therapy
-Fascial Bodywork
-Postural Analysis
-Stretching
-Strain-Counterstrain
-On-Site Massage
-Ayurveda
-Trauma Therapy
-Thai Massage
-Shiatsu
-Reiki
-Lomi Lomi
-Aromatherapy
-Lymphatic Drainage
Skills
- Licensed massage therapist (MA 1008240)
- Professionalism
- Emotional intelligence, social skills, relationship building, reflective listening
- Customer needs assessment and consultation, treatment planning, session documentation
- Anatomy knowledge
- Effective body mechanics and confident delivery of massage
- Whole body massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Stress relief massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Shiatsu technique
- Craniosacral therapy
- Muscle and soft tissue massage
- Hot stone massage
- Thai massage
- Myofascial release
- Hydrotherapy techniques
- Therapeutic touch
- Neuromuscular therapy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Massage Therapist - Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
03.2025 - 08.2025
Substitute Teacher - Newgate Montessori School
05.2024 - 09.2024
Volunteer & Advocate - Living in Liberty
01.2020 - 05.2022
Mobile Mental Health Therapist - Barber National Institute - Main Campus East Enterance
05.2009 - 05.2011
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
Sarasota School of Massage Therapy - , Massage Theory And Practice