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Malinda Garcia

Poulsbo

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Licensed Massage Therapist with extensive experience in deep tissue, sports massage, TMJ, Thai and cupping enhancing client recovery and mobility. Renowned for professionalism and ethical practice, fostering long-term client relationships and achieving a fully booked schedule through tailored treatments and exceptional customer service.



Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Massage Therapist

Kingston Crossing Wellness Clinic
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Administered advanced deep tissue and sports massage techniques to reduce muscle tension, improve range of motion, and accelerate recovery.
  • Effectively identified and addressed trigger points and areas of chronic tension, resulting in improved client mobility and reduced discomfort.
  • Educated clients on post-treatment care, stretching, and wellness strategies to complement massage therapy outcomes
  • Maintained a professional and therapeutic environment to support long-term client relationships and repeat business
  • Worked with chiropractors, physical therapists, and fitness professionals to coordinate treatment for sports-related injuries
  • Documented detailed session notes and adjusted techniques based on client progress and feedback
  • Integrated myofascial release and joint mobilization into deep tissue sessions to maximize therapeutic results


Massage Therapist

Soothe in Home Massages
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Provide deep and sport massages in home, hotels, arenas and offices.
  • Deliver high-quality massage therapy sessions lasting 60-120 minutes, tailored to individual client needs.
  • Worked with pro athletes injuries and provide self-care-techniques and stretches to enhance the benefits of their massage treatments between sessions.
  • Ensured a clean and hygienic environment by following strict sanitation protocols and maintaining equipment cleanliness.
  • Maintained a high standard of professionalism, adhering to ethical guidelines for client privacy and confidentiality.

Massage Therapist

Kingston Crossing Wellness Clinic
11.2011 - 07.2015
  • Provide 30-, 60-, and 90-minute treatments, as well as experience quality sport, TMJ, deep tissue, Swedish, hot stone, cupping, Gua Sha, and Thai massage therapy sessions depending on suggested services.
  • Delivered massage services tailored to specific client needs to develop a successful repeat referral business with a booked-to-capacity schedule.
  • Advised athletes on areas causing pain or predisposing to injury, instructing on warm-up and stretching techniques to relieve dysfunction and prevent injury.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while scheduling appointments, addressing concerns, and maintaining accurate records of treatments provided.
  • Utilized, maintained, and conducted inventory of supplies and products.

Education

North Kitsap High School
Poulsbo, WA

Massage Therapist Diploma -

Everest College
Bremerton, WA

Skills

  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Stress relief massage
  • Trigger point massage
  • Hot stone massage
  • Sports massage
  • Thai massage
  • Cupping therapy
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Licensed massage therapist (LMT)

Timeline

Massage Therapist

Kingston Crossing Wellness Clinic
08.2017 - 11.2019

Massage Therapist

Soothe in Home Massages
08.2016 - 08.2017

Massage Therapist

Kingston Crossing Wellness Clinic
11.2011 - 07.2015

North Kitsap High School

Massage Therapist Diploma -

Everest College