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Melissa Chilcote

Zionsville,PA

Summary

I have recently returned from the Austin area to Pennsylvania where I have maintained a private practice in therapeutic massage since 1993. The clients who come to my practice are quite varied demographically and include corporate professionals, medical professionals, traditional Amish communities, children, and athletes. The techniques developed over these years have culminated in sessions that create a deeply therapeutic response through gentle caring soft tissue release that is respectful to the tissues yet extremely effective in reducing discomfort and stress.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Therapeutic Massage Therapist

Private Practice / Accor Hotel Group Austin
01.1993 - Current
  • Maintain a private practice in therapeutic massage as well as contributed to the success of a high end spa environment following Forbes protocol
  • Clients include corporate professionals, medical professionals, Amish communities, children, and athletes
  • Developed techniques over 32 years that create a deeply therapeutic response through gentle caring soft tissue release
  • Highly educated in anatomy
  • Provide safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Increase client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to build rapport.
  • Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology to enhance client education and therapeutic results.
  • Create comfortable and professional environment for clients by setting up massage tables and preparing treatment area.
  • Provide clear, concise instructions to clients to prepare for massage services and after care
  • Foster a positive and calming atmosphere in the treatment room, allowing clients to feel comfortable and at ease during their sessions
  • Evaluate client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods
  • Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with empathetic listening skills and clear communication about treatment plans
  • Ensure client safety by adhering to strict hygienic practices and proper draping techniques
  • Maintain client treatment records and design long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Perform detailed assessments to identify areas of tension or discomfort, leading to more effective treatments
  • Expand knowledge of various modalities through continuing education courses, enhancing skillset as a therapist
  • Generate additional revenue for the spa by upselling add-on services like hot stone therapy and body scrubs during appointments
  • Promoted wellness by educating clients on self-care and stress management techniques
  • Contributed to the overall success of the spa by actively participating in team meetings and training sessions

Education

No Degree - Orthopedic Massage

Various Continuing Education Seminars
Varied

Graduate -

European Medical Massage School
Sinking Spring, PA
01.2021

Graduate -

Health Options Institute
Nazareth, PA
01.1993

Skills

  • Therapeutic massage
  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Trigger point massage
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Hot stone massage
  • Social skills
  • Reflexology techniques
  • Range of motion improvement
  • Continuing education
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Stress relief massage
  • Sports massage
  • Neuromuscular therapy

Certification

  • NCBTMB National Certification, 94
  • MBLEX, 21
  • TX, MT135537
  • PA, MSG002902
  • FL

Affiliations

AMTA, 93

Additional Information

Travel, Wildcrafting medicinal herbs and foods, Cooking, Gardening, Available readily, Consecutive blocks of time (e.g., Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 3-4 clients for roughly 5 hours of hands-on work

Timeline

Therapeutic Massage Therapist

Private Practice / Accor Hotel Group Austin
01.1993 - Current

Graduate -

Health Options Institute

No Degree - Orthopedic Massage

Various Continuing Education Seminars

Graduate -

European Medical Massage School
Melissa Chilcote