Cailey Rodgers
Kea‘au
Summary
Graduate student in Counseling Psychology with a strong academic background, international living and volunteer experience, and experience as a licensed massage therapist and small business owner. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and a client-centered approach to care. Seeking an internship to further develop clinical skills while serving diverse communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Private Practice
Crete, Greece
12.2021 - 03.2025
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Booked appointments, answered inquiries, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Provided client-centered active listening skills and individual assessments
Owner / Licensed Massage Therapist
Private Practice
Pensacola Beach, FL
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Founded and operated an independent massage therapy studio
- Provided client-centered therapeutic services
- Built strong rapport and maintained professional boundaries
- Managed scheduling, billing, and client records
- Promoted wellness, stress management, and self-care
- Maintained confidentiality and ethical standards
Lead Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Sweetwater Spa
Savannah, GA
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Facilitated massage and esthetic disciplines in a fast-paced tourist destination
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
- Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
- Conducted daily and weekly professional meetings and group goals for agenda
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Hawaiʻi At Hilo
Hilo05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR12-2024
Skills
- Client-Centered Communication
- Active Listening & Empathy
- Rapport Building
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Stress & Wellness Support
- Professional Ethics & Confidentiality
- Time Management
- Microsoft Word & Google Workspace
- Foundational SPSS
Training
- CWS Mandated Reporter Workshop
- ASIST (To be completed 2026)
- LMT CEUs:
- HIV/AIDS prevention
- Prevention of Medical Errors
- Professional Ethics
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- ARC CPR Certified
- Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Private Practice
12.2021 - 03.2025
Owner / Licensed Massage Therapist
Private Practice
08.2017 - 08.2021
Lead Massage Therapist & Esthetician
Sweetwater Spa
10.2015 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
University of Hawaiʻi At Hilo
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Oregon University