John “STAN” LONG
New York,New York
Summary
To obtain a position as license massage, therapist, Personal Trainer!, and aesthetician.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre and post lymphatic medical massage therapist
Dr. Hooman Khorasani
01.2018 - Current
Personal Trainer / Massage Therapist
The Greenwich Hotel “Shibui” Spa New York
01.2015 - 01.2025
Director of Fitness & Wellness Department
New York University, Abu Dhabi
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Oversee all daily operations and budgeting
- Hired, trained and managed staff of 20+
- Ordered all equipment and gym accessories
- Development of all classes, class descriptions and schedules
- Created work-life balance programs for staff/ faculty
- Development of wellness coaching and holistic lifestyle programs
- Designed personal training and nutrition programs
- Created fitness challenges for the NYUAD community
- Developed and coordinated fitness events for the United Arab Emirates
- Coordinated corporate fitness and wellness presentations and community events
Treatment Manager/ Massage Therapist/ Esthetician
Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza, NYC
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Developed service menu protocols for massage and skincare services
- Increased revenue by 30%
- Hired and trained staff in all areas of fitness/ spa treatment
- Provided Massage/ Esthetician services
Owner
Informed Touch NYC
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Provided Medical Massage: Deep Tissue, Lymphatic, Neuromuscular, Trigger Point
- Provided Personal Training Services specializing in complete body transformation with use of Dumbbells, Kettlebells, Resistance Band Training
- PNF Stretching
Training Instructor
E-Spa, London & Worldwide International Offices
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Ayurvedic facial / massage treatments
- Thai Yoga Massage / Stretching
- Pre/Post Natal Massage/ Fitness
- Ritual Body Balancing programs
- Branding products and service
Depaola-Lowrance Laser Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Laser skin care Technician – high volume of clients, Laser hair removal and skin resurfacing.
- Employee with the highest sales volume
- Requested by many local physicians to assist with patient treatment/care
Dual Therapist, Massage / Esthetician
Mandarin Oriental New York Hotel
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: A Five Star Mobil Award Spa
- Maintained high repeat client volume
- Won highest award from Five Star Mobil two years in a row
- Trained staff in all treatments on menu
Manager of Rehabilitation, therapist and trainer
Reebox Sports Club
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Implemented health/fitness evaluations
- Scheduled and trained personnel in sales and service
Neuromuscular Trainer
The Training Ground
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Transformations of clients’ mobility and weight management
Education
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Anderson Beauty and Esthetics School
Anderson, South CarolinaA.S. Degree - Occupational Studies/Physical Therapy Massage Therapy
Swedish Institute of Massage
New York, New York01.2002
Certification - Clinical Skin care/Esthetics
Christine Valmy School
New York01.1996
Applied Kinesiology/Movement, BFA Dance - undefined
North Carolina School of Arts
Winston-Salem, North Carolina01.1986
Skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Deep tissue massage
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
- Documentation and record keeping
- Myofascial release techniques
- Active isolated stretching
- Neuromuscular therapy
- Orthopedic assessment
- Craniosacral therapy
- Therapeutic exercise design
- Passive range of motion
- Sports massage techniques
- Lymphatic drainage techniques
Certification
- 2023: Specialized training, including Facial Cosmetic Surgery-OP Therapy Training at the Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy under Nicole Psomas.
- 2023: Certified Adhesion Therapist with Barefoot Rehab under Dr. Matt Buffan and Dr. Chris Stepien.
- 2023: Certified Integrated Manual Therapist from the BrookBrush Institute in New York City (trained by Brent Brookbrush)
- 2019: Orthopedic and Cross Fiber Friction Massage Certification Program with Dr. Ben Benjamin at the Muscular Therapy Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- 2015 - International Training Massage School, Chiangma, Thailand Nuad Bo-Rarn Thai Massage-Table Massage, Lanna Thai Advanced Stretching Massage, Comprising Foundation-Intermediate Level I-II, Elbow & Knee Power Thai Massage
- 2014 - Swedish Institute New York City, Studio 226 NYC PNF Stretching, I Stretch, Chek Exercise Coach, Chek Holistic Lifestyle Coach Training Natural Face Lift Massage, Prenatal Massage, Medical Massage, Lymphatic Massage
- 2014 - Spearhead Management Training, London & Dubai Leadership & Team Building Development, Project Management, Emotional Intelligence 2013 Instructor International Training Massage School
- 2013 - PTA Global Australia Olympic lifting, Boot-camp, Functional Training, Power-plates, Myofascial Release, Thai Yoga Massage, MMA Training, Thai Boxing, Jiu Jitsu
- 2012 - Rice University, Houston Texas Certified Wellness Coach (Real Balance): Kettle bells, Viper, TRX, Boxing, Prenatal Massage
- 2011 - Peak Performance NYC Crossfit Level 1, Medical Massage, Sports Rehab, Sports Deep Tissue
- 2010 - Present - American College Of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer Certification, Group Class Certification, Clinical Exercise Specialist
- 2009 - National Laser Institute- Nevada Advanced Medical Aesthetician Laser Training
- 2002 - New York State Board Licensed Massage Therapist (1000 Hours Degree)
- 1995 New York State Board Licensed Cosmetology/Esthetics
Accomplishments
ACSM certification , Rehab Exercise specialist, adhesion massage specialist, certified lymphatic drainage massage therapist. Nuero-muscular certification.
Timeline
Pre and post lymphatic medical massage therapist
Dr. Hooman Khorasani
01.2018 - Current
Personal Trainer / Massage Therapist
The Greenwich Hotel “Shibui” Spa New York
01.2015 - 01.2025
Director of Fitness & Wellness Department
New York University, Abu Dhabi
01.2010 - 01.2015
Treatment Manager/ Massage Therapist/ Esthetician
Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa at The Plaza, NYC
01.2008 - 01.2010
Owner
Informed Touch NYC
01.2007 - 01.2010
Training Instructor
E-Spa, London & Worldwide International Offices
01.2007 - 01.2008
Depaola-Lowrance Laser Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Dual Therapist, Massage / Esthetician
Mandarin Oriental New York Hotel
01.2003 - 01.2007
Manager of Rehabilitation, therapist and trainer
Reebox Sports Club
01.2002 - 01.2003
Neuromuscular Trainer
The Training Ground
01.2000 - 01.2003
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Anderson Beauty and Esthetics School
Certification - Clinical Skin care/Esthetics
Christine Valmy School
Applied Kinesiology/Movement, BFA Dance - undefined
North Carolina School of Arts
A.S. Degree - Occupational Studies/Physical Therapy Massage Therapy
Swedish Institute of Massage
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