Darla Tutterrow
Valley Head,AL
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Massage Therapist with a proven track record at Body Work For You, enhancing client wellness through expert deep tissue and stress relief massages. Leveraged anatomy knowledge and exceptional social skills to increase client satisfaction and retention. Hard-working with passion for helping people. Dedicated to providing quality therapeutic massages for overall health and wellness. Upholds moral ethics and maintains excellent client relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self
09.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- Developed and maintained client relationships, leading to high rate of repeat business through exceptional service and follow-up.
- Adapted massage methods to meet needs of diverse populations, including pregnant women and elderly.
- Integrated new massage technologies and tools to stay at forefront of industry, enhancing treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as updating patient records, processing payments, and managing inventory of supplies when necessary.
- Performed thorough consultations before each session to determine clients'' goals for treatment while also identifying potential contraindications or precautions needed during the massage process itself.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Body Work For You
09.2020 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- 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.
- Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
- Reduced administrative workload by introducing efficient client management software.
- Educated clients on benefits of regular massage for mental and physical health.
- Contributed to positive team atmosphere by sharing knowledge and techniques with colleagues.
- Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Elia Simply Free Spa
12.2018 - 09.2020
- Improved overall wellness for clients by performing various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massages.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance skillset as a therapist.
- Conducted post-treatment evaluations with clients, discussing their experiences during the session and providing recommendations for ongoing care as needed.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere among fellow therapists and clinic staff members alike.
- Skillfully addressed diverse client needs by adapting massage modalities accordingly while adhering to appropriate pressure levels throughout each session''s duration.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling availability, accommodating client needs by offering evening or weekend appointments when necessary.
- Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
- Leveraged aromatherapy to enhance massage outcomes, providing multi-sensory therapeutic experience.
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
- Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Expressions Salon
01.2015 - 12.2018
- 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.
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance skillset as a therapist.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized and effective massage therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Conducted post-treatment evaluations with clients, discussing their experiences during the session and providing recommendations for ongoing care as needed.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by fostering a supportive and collaborative atmosphere among fellow therapists and clinic staff members alike.
- Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling availability, accommodating client needs by offering evening or weekend appointments when necessary.
- Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
- 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.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance skillset as a therapist.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized and effective massage therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Skillfully addressed diverse client needs by adapting massage modalities accordingly while adhering to appropriate pressure levels throughout each session''s duration.
- Consistently maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in accordance with state regulations and industry best practices.
- Performed thorough consultations before each session to determine clients'' goals for treatment while also identifying potential contraindications or precautions needed during the massage process itself.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Participated in continuous education to master latest techniques in massage therapy.
- Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
- Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
- Researched new massage techniques and treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Salon And Spa Management
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL05.2011
High School Diploma -
Fyffe High School
Fyffe, AL06.1985
Skills
- Stress Relief Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Social skills
- Hot Stone Massage
- Anatomy knowledge
- Body Mechanics
- Prenatal Massage
- Geriatric Massage
- Cupping Therapy
- Marketing Strategies
- Reflective listening
- Professional ethics
Certification
- Hot Stone Therapy Certificate – Various Professional Workshops and Institutes.
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - AL & TN Board of Massage Therapy.
- Prenatal Massage Certificate
- Cupping Therapy Certificate
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Body Work For You
09.2020 - 09.2023
Licensed Massage Therapist
Elia Simply Free Spa
12.2018 - 09.2020
Licensed Massage Therapist
Expressions Salon
01.2015 - 12.2018
Licensed Massage Therapist
Self
10.2013 - 01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Salon And Spa Management
Northeast Alabama Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Northeast Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Fyffe High School
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