Cheryl Donahue
Licensed Massage Therapist
Portsmouth,NH
Summary
Experienced licensed massage therapist skilled in delivering tailored treatments for diverse clientele. Adept at managing time effectively, educating clients on self-care practices, and fostering a comforting environment to enhance relaxation and satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Common Man Spa & Inn, Great American Dining
Plymouth, NH
03.2008 - 01.2026
- Delivered personalized massage therapy sessions to enhance client relaxation and well-being.
- Utilized various massage techniques to address specific client needs and health concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized treatment environment to ensure client comfort and safety.
- Educated clients on self-care practices to promote long-term wellness benefits.
- Collaborated with team members to develop tailored treatment plans for diverse clientele.
- Assessed client progress and adjusted treatments based on feedback and observed outcomes.
- Mentored junior therapists in advanced techniques and best practices for client care.
- Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to clients.
- Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
Intension Massage Therapy LLC
Self Employed Services
Center Harbor, NH
05.2006 - 01.2012
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Licensed Massage Therapist
White Mountain Athletic Club
Waterville Valley, NH
12.2005 - 03.2008
- Delivered exceptional customer service experiences resulting in positive reviews and increased word-of-mouth referrals.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized and effective massage therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Educated clients on self-care techniques, empowering them to maintain their well-being between appointments.
- Skillfully addressed diverse client needs by adapting massage modalities accordingly while adhering to appropriate pressure levels throughout each session''s duration.
- Promoted relaxation and stress relief with soothing aromatherapy treatments and calming environments.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Adapted massage methods to meet needs of diverse populations, including pregnant women and elderly.
- Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
Education
Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy
North Eastern Institute of Whole Health
Manchester, NHMedical Massage
Pura Veda Schooling
Costa RicaLicensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Clinical Careers
Meredith, NHAssociate of Science - Architecture, Building Construction Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts, MA05-1977
Skills
- Reflexology techniques
- Stress relief massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Hot stone massage
- Swedish massage
- Anatomy knowledge
- Body mechanics
- Prenatal massage
- Continuing education
- Aroma therapy
- Body treatments
- Appointment scheduling
- Cupping therapy
- Client records maintenance
- Scalp massage
- Effective communications
- Aromatherapy and reflexology
- Essential oil application
- Muscle and soft tissue massage
- Essential oil preparation and blending
- Licensed massage therapist (LMT)
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Common Man Spa & Inn, Great American Dining
03.2008 - 01.2026
Intension Massage Therapy LLC
Self Employed Services
05.2006 - 01.2012
Licensed Massage Therapist
White Mountain Athletic Club
12.2005 - 03.2008
Massage Therapy - Massage Therapy
North Eastern Institute of Whole Health
Medical Massage
Pura Veda Schooling
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Clinical Careers
Associate of Science - Architecture, Building Construction Engineering
Wentworth Institute of Technology