JOSEPH DILORENZO
Summary
Accomplished Shiatsu Workshop Leader and Massage Therapist with a robust background in teaching at Tigina Institute and providing therapeutic services at prestigious New York clubs. Expert in Shiatsu and Swedish Massage, complemented by exceptional communication skills, I excel in delivering top-notch wellness solutions and educational programs.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapist
Amman, Jordan
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Worked at health club and in private homes in Amman, Jordan
Shiatsu Workshop Leader
Istiklal Hospital
Amman, Jordan
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Lead Shiatsu workshops at Istiklal Hospital in Amman, Jordan
Shiatsu Instructor
Tigina Institute
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Taught Shiatsu incorporating both eastern and western concepts at Tigina Institute
Massage Therapist
New York Athletic Club and New York Health and Racquet Clubs
New York, USA
01.1983 - 01.2004
- Working with private clientele utilizing eclectic modalities of massage at the New York Athletic and the New York Health and Racquet Clubs
Massage Therapist and Yoga Practitioner
San Diego, USA
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Active massage therapist and yoga practitioner in San Diego, California and New York, N.Y
Massage Therapist
01.1984 - 01.1994
- Assisted clients with rheumatoid arthritis, helping them to lengthen their spines and improve breathing
Education
MA - Teaching English as a Second Language
New York University School of Education
New York, NY01.2001
BA - English Literature, Secondary Education
Hunter College, City University of New York
New York, NY01.1995
MA - Art History, Museum Apprenticeship
The City College, City University of New York
New York, NY01.1981
BA - Art History, Fine Arts
The City College, City University of New York
New York, NY01.1976
Skills
- New Jersey Licensed Massage Therapist
- Shiatsu
- Swedish Massage
- Polarity Massage
- Hatha Yoga
- Teaching
- Active Listening
- Communication Skills
- Anatomy
Certification
- Ongoing Continuing Education Units, Various Massage Schools, Hoboken, NJ, 01/01/18, Present
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Graduate June 30, 2016
- 300- Hours of Advanced Teacher Training in Integral Yoga Philosophy April 16, 2022
- 300-hour Yoga Teaching Certification Program, Integral Yoga Institute, 01/01/18, Present
- 200-hour Vinyasa Flow Certification Program, Prana Yoga Center, Denville, NJ, 01/01/15, 12/31/15
- Coursework in Thai Yoga Massage, Integral Yoga Institute, 01/01/13, 12/31/13
- Coursework in Hands on Healing, Academy of Natural Healing, 01/01/94, 12/31/94
- Weekend Course in Shin Do Massage, New York Open Center, 01/01/86, 12/31/86
- Studied at Ohashi Institute, Ohashi Institute, 01/01/84, 12/31/97
- Swedish Massage License, San Diego, California, San Diego, CA, 01/01/85, 12/31/85
- Swedish Institute of Massage and Allied Health Sciences Certification, Swedish Institute, New York, NY, 09/01/82, 06/30/83
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited
Arabic
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Massage Therapist
01.2013 - 01.2019
Shiatsu Workshop Leader
Istiklal Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2012
Shiatsu Instructor
Tigina Institute
01.2004 - 01.2007
Massage Therapist and Yoga Practitioner
01.1995 - 01.1998
Massage Therapist
01.1984 - 01.1994
Massage Therapist
New York Athletic Club and New York Health and Racquet Clubs
01.1983 - 01.2004
MA - Teaching English as a Second Language
New York University School of Education
BA - English Literature, Secondary Education
Hunter College, City University of New York
MA - Art History, Museum Apprenticeship
The City College, City University of New York
BA - Art History, Fine Arts
The City College, City University of New York