Crista Lake
California City,USA
Summary
I am looking to facilitate clients who want relaxation or pain relief with an outstanding massage experience through Swedish/Deep Tissue or Therapeutic/Sports massage. I find massage to be a very unique way to care for people and I am passionate about it. I have been a Therapeutic massage therapist for 15 years and have a lot of experience working with clients. Through assessment and communication with the client, I make a plan for their massage based on the areas of concern and pain. My specialties are Trigger point and injury and I have extensive experience with many chronic conditions. I am also well educated in the following modalities: Hot Stone, Pre-natal, Neuromuscular, Structural Integration, Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage. I enjoy working with the public and offering the alternative option of health and wellness that massage brings. I am also self motivated, an excellent problem solver, and highly organized.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Renewed Body Massage
California City, USA
06.2019 - Current
- I am currently self-employed and have 2 locations where I work. I have a home massage studio in California City and I do mobile massage in Lancaster/Palmdale and Tehachapi.
- Most of my current clientele I have had for 5 or more years.
- I have helped them out of chronic or recurring pain by tracing the referral pain pattern back to its origin and addressing that, figuring out the perpetuating factors, and then modifying them as much as possible.
- In the last several years, my massage has focused more on specific work and is mostly therapeutic.
- I enjoy and prefer this kind of work as it is my area of expertise.
- I also like taking the time to educate my clients about the benefits of deeper more specific work and sharing with them good adjuncts of massage such as stretching, staying hydrated, and supplementation.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Massage Center and Spa
Quartzhill, USA
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques.
- Worked with clients performing variety of therapeutic massages, including Trigger point, Sports, Deep tissue, Swedish and Prenatal.
- Formulated targeted massage plans based on individuals' physical condition, histories and current concerns.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Zeel
CA, USA
12.2018 - 03.2020
- I worked for Zeel offering clients mobile massage.
- My job position was to bid on appropriate jobs, based on my specialities, that came through the Zeel app, schedule/arrange start time, coordinate the travel time, and drive to clients home to perform the massage assignment for the day/evening.
- I had a good experience working with Zeel and my rating was above their average standard.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Burke Williams
Sherman Oaks, USA
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Gave clients individualized suggestions for stretching, strengthening, postural and relaxation techniques.
- Worked with clients performing variety of therapeutic massages, including Trigger point, Sports, Deep tissue, Swedish and Prenatal.
- Formulated targeted massage plans based on individuals' physical condition, histories and current concerns.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Silver Saddle Ranch & Club
California City, USA
04.2017 - 12.2018
- I worked at the Spa at Silver Saddle Ranch & Club for two years.
- I enjoyed my work there, loved my co-workers, and had a great relationship with the spa manager and the controller of the Ranch.
- It was a great environment to work in.
- We were all a good team and I felt fortunate to work on the guests that came into the spa.
- I liked to combine all my massage styles to bring the Ranch clientele a unique massage experience that was pleasurable and relaxing, as many of our clientele had never had a massage before.
MASSAGE THERAPIST & OWNER
Body Renewal Massage
Aliso Viejo, USA
07.2013 - 01.2017
- I decided to open my own massage business in July of 2013.
- I was a sole proprietor and ran the whole company.
- I managed the business end (ie. Customer Service, inventory, scheduling, and finances/budget) of my company.
- I also massaged and maintained a regular base of clientele as well.
- I enjoyed running my own business and worked hard to excel at every aspect of my business/career so it could continue to grow and be successful.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Massage Envy
Aliso Viejo, USA
06.2010 - 10.2013
- I began working at Massage Envy while I was finishing up my second 500 hundred hours at WIN.
- I gained a lot of experience at Massage Envy and had a large regular clientele.
- I performed a mixture of chronic pain and injury relief or relaxation and de-stressing massage.
- I worked well with my co-therapists/team and enjoyed them immensely.
Education
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy
Laguna Hills, CASkills
- Trigger point
- Injury
- Hot Stone
- Pre-natal
- Neuromuscular
- Structural Integration
- Swedish
- Deep Tissue
- Sports Massage
- Therapeutic massage
- Individualized suggestions for stretching
- Strengthening
- Postural and relaxation techniques
- Targeted massage plans
References
References provided upon request
Timeline
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Massage Center and Spa
12.2019 - 03.2020
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Burke Williams
07.2019 - 11.2019
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Renewed Body Massage
06.2019 - Current
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Zeel
12.2018 - 03.2020
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Silver Saddle Ranch & Club
04.2017 - 12.2018
MASSAGE THERAPIST & OWNER
Body Renewal Massage
07.2013 - 01.2017
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Massage Envy
06.2010 - 10.2013
Certificate - Massage Therapy
Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy