Missy Cory
1431 E Pineridge Drive, Boise,ID
Summary
Experienced in both private practice and clinical settings as a Licensed Professional Counselor (2020 ID LPC-7859), Licensed Massage Therapist (2003 ID MASG-786), and Jin Shin Jyutsu®️ Practitioner (2005).
Long term, genuine commitment to well-being and empowerment of others. Strong professional and ethical values. Effective in building and maintaining a solid therapeutic alliance with clients. Growth-oriented, self-disciplined, open to feedback and learning. Well versed in management of private practice, including client intake, HIPAA related documents (electronic medical records and charting), scheduling appointments, and multidisciplinary referrals and collaboration where appropriate.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor, Owner
Benchmark Integrative Counseling
08.2020 - Current
- Established private practice currently serving individual adults
- Integrative somatic approach combining counseling and Jin Shin Jyutsu Acupressure for those interested. Currently expanding into Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
- Client centered, strengths based, and existential approach, Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal influenced
Massage Therapist/Acupressurist, Co-owner
Massage Central LLC
06.2004 - Current
- Long standing private practice currently using various modalities to promote wellness for a diverse range of clients
- Managing partner of wellness collective of licensed long-term therapists
Practitioner
Jin Shin Jyutsu®️ Acupressure
05.2003 - Current
- Trained with various Jin Shin Jyutsu, Inc approved instructors in Kauai, HI, Salt Lake City, UT, Boulder, CO, San Francisco, Berkeley, Santa Rosa, CA
- Utilizing the body-mind connection to help clients release previous trauma, chronic pain, support oncology and critical needs, and educating clients to self-apply acupressure
Licensed Professional Counselor
Treasure Wellness Counseling and Training Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Private practice supported individual adults, couples and adolescents
Clinical Mental Health Practicum & Internship
Treasure Wellness Counseling And Training Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
- 1300 direct clinical hours as master level intern served individuals, groups, couples, adolescents. Specialized focus with incarcerated female community members
Community Volunteer
Boise Rescue Mission, City Light Home for Women and Children
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped prepare and serve meals for residents
Clinical Massage Therapist/Acupressurist
St. Luke’s Cancer Center
03.2006 - 12.2010
- Provided individualized bodywork and Jin Shin Jyutsu acupressure to both inpatient and outpatient oncology clients, bone marrow transplant patients, and their caregivers through the Integrative Medicine Program
- Worked collaboratively within a clinical multidisciplinary team
- Promoted and expanded Integrative Medicine program through education of various clinical departments
Massage Therapist
Assurant Health
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Provided on-site seated massage for employee health and wellness
Massage Therapist/Acupressurist
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Provided on-site massage to St Luke’s staff through Employee Health and Wellness Program
- Taught self-care and relaxation techniques to clinical staff via employee classes
Massage Therapist
Norris Chiropractic Clinic
08.2003 - 10.2005
- Provided rehabilitative massage to clients, worked collaboratively with both physician and clients
Massage Therapist
Boise Massage Therapy and Wellness Center
06.2003 - 06.2004
- Utilized bodywork skills for a variety of client needs
Education
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine Training Center, Menla Retreat Center
Phoenicia, NY04.2023
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy For Trauma
Online Training03.2023
Polyvagal Informed Master Class
Online Training03.2023
Internal Family Systems Circle, Foundations of IFS
IFS Institute
Online Training09.2021
M.Ed Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05.2020
Professional Massage Therapy Program -
Utah School of Massage Therapy
Salt Lake City, UT2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Art
Boise State University
Boise, ID1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Study Abroad -
University of Brighton
East Sussex1997
Skills
- Managing partner of long-term wellness collective Involved in partnership development, interviewing and hiring of therapists, advertising, public relations, financial and administrative management
Affiliations
Idaho Licensed Professional Counselor 2020 (LPC-7859)
Idaho Licensed Massage Therapist 2003 (MASG-786)
Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio-philosophy Practitioner and Self-Application (Self-Help) Instructor (JSJ Inc.) 2005
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP)
National Board Certified in Massage and Therapeutic Bodywork (NCBTMB) (Provider 392303-00 Previously certified 2003-2021, currently renewing)
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor, Owner
Benchmark Integrative Counseling
08.2020 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor
Treasure Wellness Counseling and Training Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
Clinical Mental Health Practicum & Internship
Treasure Wellness Counseling And Training Center
06.2019 - 08.2020
Community Volunteer
Boise Rescue Mission, City Light Home for Women and Children
06.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Massage Therapist/Acupressurist
St. Luke’s Cancer Center
03.2006 - 12.2010
Massage Therapist/Acupressurist, Co-owner
Massage Central LLC
06.2004 - Current
Massage Therapist
Assurant Health
01.2004 - 01.2008
Massage Therapist/Acupressurist
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2006
Massage Therapist
Norris Chiropractic Clinic
08.2003 - 10.2005
Massage Therapist
Boise Massage Therapy and Wellness Center
06.2003 - 06.2004
Practitioner
Jin Shin Jyutsu®️ Acupressure
05.2003 - Current
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Ketamine Training Center, Menla Retreat Center
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy For Trauma
Polyvagal Informed Master Class
Internal Family Systems Circle, Foundations of IFS
IFS Institute
M.Ed Clinical Mental Health Counseling -
Lamar University
Professional Massage Therapy Program -
Utah School of Massage Therapy
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Art
Boise State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Study Abroad -
University of Brighton
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