Gaile Ivaska
Monroe,CT
Summary
Compassionate and organized board-certified Licensed Massage Therapist with a robust background in therapeutic practices and client care. Successfully enhanced client well-being through attentive listening, designing personalized massage sessions, and creating a safe healing space, promoting client trust and comfort.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Be Well Therapeutic Massage LLC
08.2013 - Current
- Enhanced client relaxation and health by creating customized massage sessions based on individual concerns.
- Effectively managed time to ensure all appointments ran smoothly without compromising the quality of service provided to 4-5 clients per day.
- Cultivated a calm atmosphere within the massage space using soft lighting, tranquil music, or other desired elements that enhanced the therapeutic experience for clients.
- Improved overall wellness for clients by incorporating various massage techniques, including deep tissue, Swedish, orthopedic, and sports massage.
- Increased client retention by establishing strong rapport through attentive listening and empathetic communication.
- Maintained client treatment records while adhering to HIPAA law.
- Educated clients on the benefits of regular massage for mental and physical health.
- Implemented hygiene and sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and clean practice environment.
- Ongoing pursuit of continuous education to master effective, evidence-based massage techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop holistic treatment plans for clients with chronic pain.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Innovative Health & Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with physical therapists to develop comprehensive treatment plans addressing individual patient needs and goals.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
- Improved patient mobility by implementing personalized therapeutic exercise programs and manual therapy techniques.
- Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all patient interventions, progress notes, and billing information in electronic medical records for ~12 patients per day.
Physical Therapy Aide
Innovative Health & Rehabilitation
04.2011 - 08.2018
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining a clean, organized environment and performing routine inventory checks on therapy supplies and equipment.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
- Fostered a supportive atmosphere within the clinic through active participation in team-building activities and events aimed at professional growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT12-2018
Certificate of Completion (1100 Hours) - Clinical Massage Therapy
Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy
Westport, CT12-2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Swedish and Myofascial massage
- Orthopedic and Sports massage
- Reiki II
- Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology
- Professional ethics
- Customer relationships
- Enhance client wellbeing
- Maintain client confidentiality
Certification
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy.
- Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.
- Reiki Practitioner Level II – Usui Reiki Healing Master System.
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Sports Massage Certificate - American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
- Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy for Spine, Neck, Upper Extremity
Timeline
Physical Therapist Assistant
Innovative Health & Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 07.2023
Licensed Massage Therapist
Be Well Therapeutic Massage LLC
08.2013 - Current
Physical Therapy Aide
Innovative Health & Rehabilitation
04.2011 - 08.2018
- Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) - Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy.
- Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB) - National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.
- Reiki Practitioner Level II – Usui Reiki Healing Master System.
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Sports Massage Certificate - American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
- Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy for Spine, Neck, Upper Extremity
Associate of Science - Physical Therapist Assistant
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Certificate of Completion (1100 Hours) - Clinical Massage Therapy
Connecticut Center For Massage Therapy
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
University of Connecticut
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