Licensed Massage Therapist informed by 9 years of practice dedicated to inclusive and educating bodywork that empowers clients to feel safe, comfortable, and the best they can in their bodies! Dedicated to promoting health, healing and well-being through therapeutic massage remedies and education.
Equally passionate Artist, dedicated to combining information and entertainment to foster memorable experiences in performance, visual and written media projects, especially those focused on History and the Humanities!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Liscenced Massage Therapist
Deep Engagement Massage
01.2020 - Current
Improved overall client's wellness by offering a customized wellness plan to address their specific concerns, using muscle manipulation and stretching to facilitate release of pain/stress/tension
Employed a multi-modality approach utilizing techniques from Swedish, deep tissue, neuromuscular release(PNF/Trigger point), hot stone, assisted stretching, and more
Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
Informing clients on issues related to muscular pain, tension, stretching body awareness, and offering advice on creating individual self-care plans
Increased client retention by establishing strong rapport through attentive listening and empathetic communication.
Conducted pre and post-session evaluations, discussing the results to demonstrate the efficacy of the session while providing recommendations for future sessions
Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
Created material for marketing, including website, video, text, and graphic design for Deep Engagement Massage
Created meaningful partnerships with local businesses, offering increased opportunities for in-person networking
Educated clients on self-care techniques, empowering them to maintain their well-being between appointments.
Worked with a variety of clients from all ages, genders, sexualities, and other intersectional background, fostering a safe-space policy that empowers minority voices to feel recognised and safe, especially among the LGBTQ community
Actor
Bristol Renaissance Faire
04.2019 - 08.2021
Performed in the Queen's Show, as one of her chief ambassadorial guests
Developed and performed as Raja Birbal, collaborating with the Guild of St. George to breathe life into the historical figure
Researched extensively information relevant to the role, covering subjects from the Renaissance Period from the UK to the Indian subcontinent, from language to arts, culture in order to portray education and entertainment to the patrons
Developed a personal wardrobe appropriate to the character, including accurate items and a hand-developed character and period-consistent notebook
Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
Participated in table reads and rehearsals, ensuring a thorough understanding of scripts and character motivations.
Utilized improvisational techniques during live performances, constantly adapting entertainment to the feedback of patrons
Performed music, either solo vocals or violin/mridanga drums
Adapted seamlessly between on-stage and in-crowd acting styles as required, constantly employing flexibility in adapting my performance
Mastered various accents and dialects to better embody diverse characters across multiple genres and mediums.
Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.
Worked in regular collaboration with the "Kid's Kingdom", especially focusing on work that catered to family-friendly experiences
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Development And Early Childhood Education
Harold Washington College
Chicago, IL
06.2021
Skills
Multi-modality Massage: Deep Tissue, Swedish, myofacial release, trigger point therapy, hot stone, bamboo fusion, assisted stretching, & more
Anatomy, Physiology & Postural Assessment
Professional & creative writing
Client care and satisfaction
Performance Art & Public Speaking
Creative thinking
Communication
Graphic Design
Historical Martial Arts (Medieval longsword, wrestling, & dagger)
Equestrian Skills
Organisations
Chicago Swordplay Guild, Companion of the Art: 2019-Present
Nova Quarterhorses, Volunteer: 2017-Present
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Liscenced Massage Therapist
Deep Engagement Massage
01.2020 - Current
Actor
Bristol Renaissance Faire
04.2019 - 08.2021
Associate of Arts - Human Development And Early Childhood Education
Harold Washington College
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