I bring a diverse range of experience in the massage therapy field, having worked in a high-end spa as well as at a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals with physical disabilities in the comfort of their own homes. During this time, I honed my skills in providing personalized care and adapted massage techniques to accommodate clients with unique needs.
I also have personal experience in providing end-of-life care for a loved one, which led me to take a brief hiatus from massage therapy between the end of 2019 and 2021. This period allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the profound impact of compassionate care during challenging times.
• Client facing:
o Assessed medical histories and conditions of clients to determine contraindications to massage services.
o Provide medical massage and facilitated stretching to a variety of clients ranging from senior, physically disabled and Neurodiverse.
o Detailed SOAP notes and clinical documentation after each session.
o Collaborated with medical professionals to provide holistic care.
o Provide adaptive massage to fit clients needs (Hospital bed, Wheelchair, Standing, etc.)
o Continue advanced education and training in massage techniques
o Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
o Train DSP's (Direct Support Professionals) on integrating sensory massage and touch into
client's daily living.
o Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
• Program Buildout:
o Develop sensory strategies for entire spectrum of neurodiverse and physically disabled clients
o Responsible for creating client interview packages, interviewing clients, and developing and managing person centered plans
o Develop expertise in supporting a diverse population
o Explore and help document grants
o Where needed provide recommendations to design and organize massage space and sensory spaces
o Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
•Demonstrate the Juut Guiding Principles and Beliefs, utilize these in the performance of their job, and will be a Daymaker in every moment
•Be a passionate expert: always continue to learn, serve guests consistently, and always maintain integrity
•Provide exceptional customer service to each guest by educating them on all products and services offered in the spa
•Massage face and body, including hands and feet, using Aveda products, hot towels, or hot stones
•Provide customized care and massage techniques based on customer needs
•Use reflexology points on hands and feet
•Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools and supplies including massage tables, face cradle, sheets, towels, and rocks
•Continue advanced education and training to stay current in product knowledge and massage techniques
Adaptability - Able to see necessary changes needed to make a client comfortable and pivoting to meet their specific needs
Collaborative Approach - Effective collaborator with clients and if necessary their families, and healthcare teams to address individual goals, preferences, and medical considerations for their sessions
Empathetic Communication - Ability to communicate with empathy, understanding, and patience, fostering trust and rapport with clients facing physical and emotional challenges
Time Management - Ability to take clients on time, address their needs and end a session in a timely manner
Self-Motivated - Staying on task and finding areas of need when down time arises
Diverse Client Population - Extensive experience working with diverse populations, including clients with physical disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, seniors and those in hospice care
Massage Techniques - Proficient in a variety of massage techniques, such as Swedish massage, comforting touch, energy work, deep tissue massage, compressions, sports massage, prenatal massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, Chinese Cupping, craniosacral therapy, hot stone ext
Continuous Learning - Committed to ongoing professional development and staying up-to-date with the latest research and techniques in massage therapy, with a focus on enhancing skills and knowledge relevant to current trends and client needs