Michael Shaw
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Massage Therapist specializing in Swedish and Deep Tissue, often incorporating other modalities [e.g. Myofascial, Trigger Points, Shiatsu]. Graduate of NHI's 800 hour program in Studio City, CA and state certified. Quick to hone skills through on-sight externships and student clinic emerging with an intuitive touch, adaptable flow, and calming presence, always eagar to expand skillset.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapist Extern
Being Alive Los Angeles [HIV & AIDS Organization]
Hollywood, CA
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Massage therapist for on-site clinic performing 50min massages on public [Swedish, deep tissues, MFT, PNF stretches, Trigger Point Therapy]
- Accommodated to certain client's pathologies and adjusted sessions accordingly
- Record keeping [soap notes]
Massage Therapist Extern
Burke Williams Day Spa
Pasadena, CA
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Performed 50 and 90 minute Swedish massages on employees
- Sand-boxed techniques with supervisors [Swedish techniques, body mechanics, flow]
- Received coaching on companies draping techniques, client intake and service negotiation
Massage Therapist
National Holistic Institute Teaching Clinic
Studio City, CA
2025 - 2026
- Performed 50-minute and 100-minute massages on public [Swedish, Deep Tissue, MFT, Trigger Point Therapy, Shiatsu]
- Operated reception desk [scheduling anointments, customer service, record keeping, problem solving]
- Worked with team of 20+ therapists
Massage Therapist Extern
Massage Envy
Pasadena, CA
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Performed 60 and 100 minute Swedish and Deep Tissue massages on employees and supervisors [20+ hours completed]
- Handled digital systems [client intake, consent forms, soap notes]
- Assisted with laundry duties during down time
Education
Professional Massage Therapist And Health Educator -
National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy
Studio City, CA07-2026
Skills
- Swedish
- Deep Tissue
- Chair Massage
- Myofascial Therapy
- Trigger Points
- Shiatsu
- Cupping Therapy
- Lymphatic Massage
- Anatomy
- Kinesiology
- Pathology
Timeline
Massage Therapist Extern
Being Alive Los Angeles [HIV & AIDS Organization]
05.2026 - 07.2026
Massage Therapist Extern
Burke Williams Day Spa
03.2026 - 04.2026
Massage Therapist Extern
Massage Envy
10.2025 - 10.2025
Massage Therapist
National Holistic Institute Teaching Clinic
2025 - 2026
Professional Massage Therapist And Health Educator -
National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy