Candice Mohler
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and client-focused Licensed Massage Therapist with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 17 years serving the downtown Orlando community. Eager to bring healing, personalized care, and a nurturing presence to the team at NOW Massage. Skilled in a wide variety of modalities, with a passion for holistic wellness and client connection.
Experienced with holistic and therapeutic massage techniques to promote client health and relaxation. Utilizes various modalities to address individual needs, ensuring comprehensive care. Track record of fostering client relationships and maintaining serene and professional environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front of House / Guest Experience Specialist
Cavo's Bar and Kitchen
07.2024 - Current
- - Deliver high-touch guest service in a fast-paced downtown venue
- - Build lasting client relationships, many of whom are potential massage clients
- - Maintain a calm, welcoming demeanor under pressure - critical to therapeutic environments
- Consistently delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in increased positive feedback and return visits.
- Streamlined check-in/out processes for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing personalized solutions.
Student Massage Therapist
Cortiva Institute Clinic
02.2025 - 07.2025
- - Gained strong repeat client base during school clinic rotations
- - Provided customized treatments for a range of clients with diverse needs
- - Demonstrated professional SOAP documentation, assessments, and treatment planning
- - Recognized for intuitive touch and ability to connect deeply with clients' emotional and physical needs
- Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect.
- 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.
Server and Hospitality Lead
Graffiti Junktion (Thornton Park)
03.2010 - 07.2024
- - Managed daily operations, staff, and guest services for 14 years
- - Cultivated a loyal following and developed strong rapport with local clientele
- - Trained and led teams with empathy, attention to detail, and care - qualities essential to massage therapy
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
Education
Massage Therapy - Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology
Cortiva Institute
Maitland, FL07-2025
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Licensed in The State of Florida For Massage Therapy
Orlando FL07-2025
Skills
- - Deep connection to downtown Orlando clientele
- - Calm, compassionate, grounded energy
- - Skilled communicator and active listener
- - Intuitive touch and client-centered therapy
- - Reliable, punctual, and highly professional
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Client consultation
- Relaxation techniques
- Stretching techniques
- Professional communication
- Reflexology techniques
- Sports massage
- Lymphatic drainage
- Therapeutic touch
- Myofascial release
- Aromatherapy
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Trigger point therapy
Accomplishments
I am licensed in the state of Florida for massage therapy
Certification
- - MBLEX - Licensed Massage Therapist (Sept 2025)
- - CPR Certified
- - Certified in:
- - Swedish Massage
- - Deep Tissue
- - Trigger Point Therapy
- - Sports Massage
- - Prenatal Massage
- - Reflexology
- - Aromatherapy
- - Light Therapy
- - Theragun Techniques
- - Lymphatic Drainage
- - Chair Massage
- - Clinical Assessments & SOAP Documentation
- - Hydrotherapy
- - Kinesiology & Anatomy
- - Stretching Techniques
- - Pathology for Massage
Timeline
Student Massage Therapist
Cortiva Institute Clinic
02.2025 - 07.2025
Front of House / Guest Experience Specialist
Cavo's Bar and Kitchen
07.2024 - Current
Server and Hospitality Lead
Graffiti Junktion (Thornton Park)
03.2010 - 07.2024
Massage Therapy - Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology
Cortiva Institute
Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
Licensed in The State of Florida For Massage Therapy
COVER LETTER
- Candice Mohler
- Orlando, FL
- 321-418-2360
- candilove7777@gmail.com
- 7/30/2025
- NOW Massage
- Downtown Orlando, FL
- Dear Hiring Manager
- I am thrilled to submit my application for the Licensed Massage Therapist position at NOW Massage in downtown Orlando. With over 30 years in the hospitality industry and 17 years deeply rooted in the Thornton Park community, I bring a unique blend of nurturing presence, intuitive care, and service excellence to the field of massage therapy.
- I graduated from Cortiva Institute in July 2025 and passed my MBLEX. Throughout my time in school, I built strong relationships with clients who returned consistently for my sessions - a reflection of the trust and healing environment I strive to create. My training includes Swedish massage, deep tissue, sports massage, prenatal, trigger point therapy, aroma and light therapy, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, and more.
- Working in guest-centered roles at Graffiti Junktion for 14 years and now at Cavo's Bar and Kitchen, I've honed the art of making people feel seen, heard, and cared for - qualities I know align with the values and mission at NOW Massage. My goal is to blend my decades of hospitality experience with my passion for wellness and healing to deliver exceptional therapeutic services that align with your high standards.
- It would be a true honor to bring my skills, professionalism, and heart to your team. I welcome the opportunity to speak further about how I can contribute to NOW Massage's mission and community.
- Thank you so much for your time and consideration.
- Warmly, Candice Mohler
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