Ashley Valone
FL License #: MA 108240
Summary
An interest in exploring the relationship between restoration and resilience lead me to the practice of massage. As a licensed therapist I offers body work with elements of Sweedish, Thai, Shiatzu, and neuromuscular therapy to facilitate bodily awareness, relaxation, relief, and reintegration.
Prior experiences as a mental health therapist, a volunteer with and advocate for survivors of sex trafficking, a Montessori teacher, and a parent contribute to my capacity for assessing and co-creating plans of care.
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
- Psychology
- Shiatsu technique
- Craniosacral therapy
- Muscle and soft tissue massage
- Hot stone massage
- Thai massage
- Myofascial release
- Hydrotherapy techniques
- Therapeutic touch
- Neuromuscular therapy
- Reflective listening
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
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