Erin Morris
Payson
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Massage Therapist and Instructor dedicated to the healing arts. Utilizes knowledge and skills to advance education and empower students and clients in the science of deep healing. Seeks opportunities to contribute expertise in massage therapy to positively impact individuals' well-being. Provides exceptional care and fosters a nurturing environment for personal growth, learning, and development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Practitioner
Body Advocate
01.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: Cottonwood AZ, Payson UT, and Oslo Norway
- Massage Therapist & Continuing Education Provider
- Creating unique class syllabuses and workshops for Massage Therapists and Yoga Instructors
- Offering individualized massage and healing sessions and one on one yoga rehabilitation classes for clients
- Cottonwood AZ, Payson UT, and Oslo Norway
Instructor
Healing Mountain Massage School
01.2025 - Current
- Course instructor for Sports 1 and 2, Energetic Anatomy, and Myofascial Release
Instructor and Course Consultant
Axelson's Bodywork School
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Course Creator and Instructor for Intuitive Healing Massage, level 1 and 2
- Co-Creator and Instructor for MyoFascial Mastery Continuing Education Course
Instructor and Events Coordinator
Arizona School of Integrative Studies (ASIS)
01.2010 - 12.2019
- Instructor for Kinesiology, Injury Rehabilitation and Sports Massage, Anatomy & Physiology, SOAP Notes, Universal Precautions, Chair Massage, Clinic Supervisor, and Neuromuscular Therapy.
- As Events Coordinator, worked with the staff, students, and community to facilitate and supervise chair and post event sports massage at events to promote the school and provide students with clinic hours.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Instructor, Administrative Assistant, Clinic Supervisor
NAMTI School of Massage
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Administrative Assistant, Clinic Supervisor, and Massage Instructor
- Taught Business, Ethics, National Test Prep, Shiatsu, Sports Massage, Pregnancy, and Chair Massage
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
Instructor
7 Centers Yoga
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Anatomy Instructor for Yoga Teacher Training Program
- Created separate syllabuses for basic 200 hour Teacher Trainer Program, 500 Hour Yoga Therapy Program, and 200 Hour Chakra and Kundalini Intensive Program
Instructor
Sedona Hot Yoga
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Course Anatomy Instructor, and Continuing Education Workshop Provider for Yoga Teacher Training Program at Yoga School and Studio
- Created individualized syllabus to fit into their specific program
Owner
Verde Valley Body Therapy Massage Group
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Set up and managed Massage Therapy business in local Recreation Center
- Responsible for setting up and hiring Massage Therapists, scheduling, administrative work, advertising and promotion
Owner, Massage Therapist
An Angel's Touch Massage Therapy
01.2000 - 12.2005
- Independent Contractor, Full Time Massage Therapist in busy Chiropractic Office
- Responsible for maintaining detailed client records and files, scheduling, marketing, promotions and taxes
Education
Massage Therapist and Health Educator -
National Holistic Institute of Massage Therapy
Emeryville, CA12.2001
200 Hour VinyasaYoga Instructor -
Atman Yoga School
Oslo, Norway12.2020
MediYoga Level 1 Instructor -
MediYoga International
12.2020
Skills
- Sports Massage
- Deep Tissue
- Myofascial Release
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Positional Release
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Connective Tissue and Postural Restructuring
- Resistance & Release
- Classical Massage
- Shiatsu
- Thai Massage
- Reiki
- Prenatal Massage
- Yoga Rehabilitation
- Yoga Instructor in Vinyasa, Restorative, and MediYoga
Continuing Education Highlights
- Slings in Motion Blend Training, 24, 01/01/22
- Slings Essential Training, 24, 01/01/22
- Anatomy Trains in Motion, 24, 01/01/21
- Revolving Massage, 30, 01/01/21
- Medical Massage, 27, 01/01/20
- Thai Massage: Techniques for Table Thai Massage, 8, 01/01/18
- Skeletal Muscle Function and Movement Analysis, 5, 01/01/17
- Flex Ability: Improving Functional Mobility with Stretching, 2, 01/01/17
- Aromatherapy for Health Professionals, 2, 01/01/17
- Massage Therapy, A Journey Within, 4, 01/01/15
- Hands On Help for Headaches: Reducing Frequency & Intensity, 2, 01/01/15
- Anatomy and Physiology: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Cardiovascular, and Lymphatic Systems, 6, 01/01/15
- Orthopedic Mythbusting, 3, 01/01/15
- Integrated Neuromuscular Re-education: Positional Release, 4, 01/01/15
- Therapeutic Yoga 1: Introduction into Yoga Risks and Benefits, 3, 01/01/15
- Instructors on the Front Lines: Building Communication Skills in Massage Students, 4, 01/01/14
- Connective Tissue Massage: Life Time Fitness Bodywork for a Life Time of Fitness, 24, 01/01/13
- Landscape of Perception with Dean Juhan, 8, 01/01/12
- Resistance and Release with Dean Juhan, 20, 01/01/12
- Anatomy Trains, 20, 01/01/11
- Advanced Anatomy Trains, 20, 01/01/11
- Transpersonal Somatic Therapy with Paul Linn, 16, 01/01/11
- Mandatory CE hours of Staff Growth and Development Meetings, Arizona School of Integrative Studies, 8-24 hours per year, 01/01/11-12/31/17
Locations
- Oslo, Norway
- Arizona, USA
- Utah, USA
- California, USA
Timeline
Instructor
Healing Mountain Massage School
01.2025 - Current
Instructor and Course Consultant
Axelson's Bodywork School
01.2019 - 12.2022
Instructor
Sedona Hot Yoga
01.2019 - 12.2019
Instructor
7 Centers Yoga
01.2015 - 12.2019
Owner
Verde Valley Body Therapy Massage Group
01.2014 - 12.2016
Owner and Practitioner
Body Advocate
01.2012 - Current
Instructor and Events Coordinator
Arizona School of Integrative Studies (ASIS)
01.2010 - 12.2019
Instructor, Administrative Assistant, Clinic Supervisor
NAMTI School of Massage
01.2009 - 12.2009
Owner, Massage Therapist
An Angel's Touch Massage Therapy
01.2000 - 12.2005
MediYoga Level 1 Instructor -
MediYoga International
Massage Therapist and Health Educator -
National Holistic Institute of Massage Therapy
200 Hour VinyasaYoga Instructor -
Atman Yoga School
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