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Marisha Henson

Portland

Summary

Highly Experienced and Educated Yoga Instructor (E-RYT 500), Stretch Therapist, Reiki Master, and Chiropractic Assistant with extensive experience at multiple Yoga Studios, Gyms, Rehab Centers, Senior Homes, Spas, Clinics and beyond, Specializing in diverse Yoga formats, Body Work, Healing and Mindfulness techniques. Proven ability to Coach and Motivate clients, enhancing their physical and mental well-being. Expert in Anatomy and delivering transformative sessions that promote recovery and improve Flexibility. Passionate about fostering a supportive and engaging environment and loving people!

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Golds Gym
11.2023 - Current

I teach all of the Yoga classes offered at this Gym including Gentle Yoga, Vinyasa, Yoga Sculpt and Restorative Yoga,

Stretch Therapist and Chiropractic Assistant

Discover Chiropractic
10.2023 - Current

I work predominantly as a Stretch Therapist with people who have been in accidents as well as those who need relief from day to day injuries, aches and pains. I offer one on one Assisted Stretching sessions including use of props and a massage gun to recover and relieve tension in major muscle groups. I also work partially as a Chiropractic Assistant, aiding the Doctor with various procedures. I occasionally perform Reiki attunement's here as well.

Stretch Therapist and Reiki Master

Kintsugi Stretch Therapy
11.2023 - 01.2025

I opened and ran my own office space offering Assisted Stretch, Myofascial Release, Yoga Therapy, and Reiki sessions. After a year of business I moved to Discover Chiropractic where I work both as an employee as well as seeing my own private clients.

Yoga Instructor, Circuit Coach and Admin Support

Meraki Fitness
04.2022 - 11.2023

I taught 8 weekly classes including multiple Yoga formats alongside coaching Circuit and Strength Group Fitness Classes. I also helped with Admin responsibilities working the front desk, event planning, membership sales, organizing and participating in outreach, decorating, and keeping the announcement calendar up to date.

Stretch Practitioner

Massage Envy
11.2020 - 12.2022

I provided 30, 60 and 90 minute Assisted Stretching sessions with use if props as well as Rapid Tension Releif sessions with use of a Hypervolt percussion gun. I also worked the Front Desk part time answering phone calls, selling memberships, scheduling clients and aiding management.

Flexologist and Sales Associate

StretchLab
02.2020 - 12.2020

I performed one on one Assisted Stretching sessions which included use of props to aid clients with aches and pains as well as enabling to build range of motion. I also helped with sales and front desk support.

Yoga Instructor

National Football League (NFL) Combine
03.2018 - 07.2020

I lead Yin Yoga classes at ProActive Gym at the Marke for the NFL combine, working with athletes who were preparing to go pro in their training program.,

Yoga Instructor

Various Locations
08.2015 - 06.2020

I taught Yoga full time leading 27 classes a week alongside leading workshops and trainings for 5 years at the following locations: Corepower Yoga, LA Fitness, Ra Yoga Costa Mesa, Irvine, Newport Beach and Long Beach; Ekam Yoga, Yoga Tribe, Innerspace Yoga, Baby Bee Yoga, YMCA Newport, The LOOK Fitness in Newport, Shamba Fit, Burn Cycle and Yoga, Atria Senior Center, Hotel California by the Sea Rehab center, True Recovery Rehab center, Find your Zen, Column 5 Media, and 3400 Avenue of the Arts apartments, Pure 8 Hot Yoga, Bonfire Yoga, and MorningStar Assisted Living. I also lead independent Beach Yoga classes and multiple Private Yoga sessions. Yoga Formats taught include: Vinyasa, Yogalates, Yoga Sculpt, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Kids Yoga, Chair Yoga and Prenatal Yoga.

Education

200 Hour RYT Certification

Ra University

Licensed Chiropractic Assistant Certification

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
03-2024

Level 1, 2 And Master Level Reiki Certifications

Natural Healer Institute
05-2023

Applied Stretching Theory & Practice Certification

National Association of Strength And Conditioning
02-2020

300 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification

Ra University
12-2017

Yogalates Certification

Spectra School of Yoga
09-2017

Yin Yoga Certification

Spectra School of Yoga
10-2016

Yoga Sculpt Certification

Ra University
11-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Vanguard University
05-2013

Skills

  • Mindfulness Meditation Techniques
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Expert in Anatomy and Stretch Therapy
  • Coaching and Motivating

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Golds Gym
11.2023 - Current

Stretch Therapist and Reiki Master

Kintsugi Stretch Therapy
11.2023 - 01.2025

Stretch Therapist and Chiropractic Assistant

Discover Chiropractic
10.2023 - Current

Yoga Instructor, Circuit Coach and Admin Support

Meraki Fitness
04.2022 - 11.2023

Stretch Practitioner

Massage Envy
11.2020 - 12.2022

Flexologist and Sales Associate

StretchLab
02.2020 - 12.2020

Yoga Instructor

National Football League (NFL) Combine
03.2018 - 07.2020

Yoga Instructor

Various Locations
08.2015 - 06.2020

200 Hour RYT Certification

Ra University

Licensed Chiropractic Assistant Certification

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Level 1, 2 And Master Level Reiki Certifications

Natural Healer Institute

Applied Stretching Theory & Practice Certification

National Association of Strength And Conditioning

300 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification

Ra University

Yogalates Certification

Spectra School of Yoga

Yin Yoga Certification

Spectra School of Yoga

Yoga Sculpt Certification

Ra University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Vanguard University
Marisha Henson