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ERICA GALLEGOS

SAN JOSE,CA

Summary

Attentive Certified Massage Therapist with 6 years of experience implementing myriad approaches to physical and mental restoration. Matches optimal therapeutic techniques to reported symptoms. Skilled professional ameliorating pain and renewing body and mind.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Licensed Massage Therapist

Thrive Milpitas, A Kauffman Chiropractic
SAN JOSE, United States
09.2021 - Current
  • Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms and intensities to optimize relaxation.
  • Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
  • Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief and relaxation effect.
  • Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.

Certified Massage Therapist

Total Woman Gym + Spa
San Jose, CA
02.2017 - 02.2019
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
  • Spoke with clients regarding health history, expectations, services and procedures for safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Select Physical Therapy
Palo Alto, CA
02.2013 - 02.2015
  • Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of [Type] therapy assistants and patients.

Education

No Degree - Massage Therapy

National Holistic Institute
Emeryville, CA

Associate of Science - Kinesiology

Mission College
Santa Clara, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Essential Oil Preparation and Blending
  • Needs Assessment
  • Reflective Listening
  • Range of Motion Assessment
  • Muscle Strengthening Techniques
  • Muscle Strength Assessment
  • Muscle Injury Treatment
  • Medical History Taking
  • Information Updates
  • Detailed Instruction
  • Administrative Procedures
  • Standards Compliance
  • Client Records Maintenance
  • Wellness Maintenance
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Essential Oil Application
  • Information Services
  • Stretching Exercises
  • Information Gathering
  • In-Home Client Treatment
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Client Information and Education
  • Effective Communication
  • Pressure Points
  • Adjunctive Therapy
  • Creative Solutions
  • Body Treatments
  • Treatment Protocols
  • Therapist Referrals
  • Myofascial Release
  • Client Service
  • Direct Supervision
  • Intake Forms
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Mobility Support
  • Body Mechanics
  • Sanitation Programs
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Medical Terminology
  • Teaching Exercises
  • Aromatherapy and Reflexology
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine
  • Improving Wellbeing
  • Anatomy
  • Shiatsu

Timeline

Certified Licensed Massage Therapist

Thrive Milpitas, A Kauffman Chiropractic
09.2021 - Current

Certified Massage Therapist

Total Woman Gym + Spa
02.2017 - 02.2019

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Select Physical Therapy
02.2013 - 02.2015

No Degree - Massage Therapy

National Holistic Institute

Associate of Science - Kinesiology

Mission College
ERICA GALLEGOS