Destinee Alvarez
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Licensed Massage Therapist with 3 year background treating clients with various massaging techniques. Ambitious, friendly and knowledgeable in aromatherapy, reflexology, specialty massages and stress management techniques. Passionate about making difference in clients' lives and restoring function from pain and injuries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Massage Therapist
rehab care unlimited
Downey, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Provided therapeutic massage treatments to clients, including Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massages.
- Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and physiology to determine appropriate massage techniques for each client's needs.
- Performed pre-massage consultations with clients to assess their medical history, physical condition, and desired results from the session.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment while adhering to safety protocols.
- Utilized various modalities such as trigger point therapy, myofascial release, hydrotherapy, reflexology, acupressure points.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all treatments provided to ensure continuity of care between sessions.
- Addressed client concerns regarding areas of discomfort or pain before beginning a session.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians or physical therapists when necessary for client care coordination.
- Performed quality, therapeutic bodywork to meet clients' needs.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Cleaned table and space between appointments to protect client health.
Physical Therapy Aide
Body Solutions Fitness And Therapy
Long Beach, CA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- prep heat and cold packs
- set up patients with IFC & TENS unit
- assist with strengthening exercises
- Range of Motion
- PNF Stretching
- perform specialty massages
- update patients charts
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
- Educated patients on how to properly perform home exercises as instructed by the physical therapist.
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Downey Adult School
Downey, CA09-2021
Skills
- Stress Management Techniques
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Understanding of Body Signals
- Swedish Massage
- Customer Consultation
- Body Mechanics
- Treatment Planning
- Aromatherapy
- Administrative Support
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Sports Massage
Certification
- California Massage Therapy Council certificate
Timeline
Massage Therapist
rehab care unlimited
06.2023 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Body Solutions Fitness And Therapy
09.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
Downey Adult School