Derrick Twiggs
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable Therapist with 10 years of experience offering professional massage treatments to relieve muscle discomfort and aid relaxation. Practiced in wide-ranging massage techniques and methods. Service-minded, patient and flexible in challenging environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Stretch & Massage Therapist
Focus On U Therapy
08.2022 - Current
- Full body Stretching
- Reflexology
- Increase Flexibility/ ROM
- Yoga
- Patient Relaxation
- Hyperice modality experience
- Cupping
- Gua Sha
- Decreased Muscle Tension within Patients
- Facial Massage/Deep Tissue/Swedish/Sport Massage
- Promoted wellness by educating clients on self-care and stress management techniques.
Flexologist
Stretch Lab
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Skilled in Reflexology/ Stretching
- Utilized advanced manual therapy techniques to alleviate pain symptoms in a variety of patient populations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust and rapport to facilitate successful therapy outcomes.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
- Percussion Therapy
- Muscle Strengthening (PNF)
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Documented Clients progress and effective tips to continue progress
- Performed detailed assessments to identify areas of tension or discomfort, leading to more effective treatments.
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term wellness and reducing the risk of recurrence.
Part time YMCA fitness Trainer
Westchester Family YMCA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Instruct group fitness Class 5+ people
- Make workout plans
- Correct deviations and functional ques
- Static and Dynamic Stretching Instructor
Part time Assistant Athletic Trainer
LAUSD
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Stretching and rehabilitation with athletes at all grade levels
- Strength and conditioning with athletes at all grade levels
- Applied kinesio tape to athletes at all grade levels
- Applied first aid to athletes at all grade levels
- Managed supplies
- Provided emergency care during athletic events, minimizing injury severity and expediting recovery time.
- Developed strong rapport with athletes to foster trust and improve adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
Part Time Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ontario Fury (Soccer)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Stretching and massage therapy
- Applied kinesio tape to athletes
- Applied first aid to athletes
- Managed supplies
Part Time Assistant Athletic Trainer
Legends Football League (LFL)
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Stretching and massage therapy
- Rehabilitation
- Applied kinesio tape to athletes
- Applied first aid to athletes
- Managed supplies
Education
Master of Athletic Training -
California State University Long Beach
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
California State University Fullerton
Associates of Science in Kinesiology -
El Camino College (Torrance)
Skills
- Administrative Procedures
- Anatomy
- Aroma Therapy
- Body Mechanics
- Service Optimization
- Swedish Massage
- Reflexology
- Sports Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Aromatherapy knowledge
- Injury Prevention
- Muscle Strengthening
- Myofascial Release
Volunteer Work Internships
- West LA Sports Medicine Camp 2016
- Court’s Corner Sports Medicine Internship 2016
- Run Disney (Medical Team)2017
- St John Boscoe High School (Football)
Skills Certifications
- CMT
- ATC
- CPR certified
- First Aid/AED certified
- NCSF Personal Trainer Certified
- Dynamic stretching
- Static stretching
- PNF
- Anatomy
- Rehabilitation
- Supply management
- Medical taping
- Manual muscle testing
- Concussion protocol testing
- Spine boarding
- Fracture testing
- Splinting
- Tape jobs: (ankle, arch, plantar fasciitis, shoulder, knee, finger, achilles, turf toe, wrist & thumb, spat)
Timeline
Stretch & Massage Therapist
Focus On U Therapy
08.2022 - Current
Part time YMCA fitness Trainer
Westchester Family YMCA
09.2019 - 05.2020
Flexologist
Stretch Lab
08.2018 - 12.2021
Part Time Assistant Athletic Trainer
Ontario Fury (Soccer)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Part time Assistant Athletic Trainer
LAUSD
09.2016 - 01.2019
Part Time Assistant Athletic Trainer
Legends Football League (LFL)
03.2016 - 01.2018
Master of Athletic Training -
California State University Long Beach
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology -
California State University Fullerton
Associates of Science in Kinesiology -
El Camino College (Torrance)
Similar Profiles
Emilie O'DellEmilie O'Dell
Physical Therapy Assistant at Focus On Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy Assistant at Focus On Physical Therapy
Katrina StevensonKatrina Stevenson
Studio Manager/Certified Pilates Instructor at Focus Movement TherapyStudio Manager/Certified Pilates Instructor at Focus Movement Therapy
Megan GreensmithMegan Greensmith
Occupational Therapist at Therapy FocusOccupational Therapist at Therapy Focus