Ruby Featherstone
Gloucester,MA
Summary
I'm currently working as a Licensed Massage Therapist who values heart centered one on one client care. I've worked in many industries including food, retail, and care for those less able, in all of these spaces I got the most joy and fulfillment from making someones day better or easier.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Myself
Gloucester, MA
01.2025 - Current
- Run my own business
- Assess clients needs and develop treatment plans
- Utilize various massage techniques, including Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian style of massage), Reiki, Deep Tissue, and Breathwork
- Start and end sessions with a sound bath
- Furnish and maintain my treatment space
Front Desk Receptionist
Tree Top Yoga Studio
Gloucester, MA
09.2024 - Current
- Manage front desk (check-in, answer phone, assist with hybrid logistics)
- Provide answers to questions and help clients with membership and class selection
- Ensure new members have signed waivers and feel welcomed and at home in the studio
- Maintain common spaces
Yoga Instructor
Windsor Lane Child Care
Gloucester, MA
07.2024 - Current
- Create a fun, loving environment for kids ages 3-5 to explore and express with their bodies
- Co-regulate and redirect disruptive behavior
- Modify yoga poses to be safe and accessible to children
- Provide individual and group sound bath for students
Nanny
Katrina Van Benschoten
Beverly, MA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Cared for three children ages 3, 5, & 8
- Lead homeschooling activities (art projects, yoga, reading and gardening)
- Went on outings to nearby park and beach
- Made food, did laundry, dishes and basic cleaning and organizing
Overnight Caregiver
Jay Featherstone
Gloucester, MA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided loving overnight care, prioritizing comfort and safety of my grandfather
- Checked on him and emptied urine container during the night
- Monitored health indicators and urine output
- Handled & documented meds
Restaurant Worker
Life Alive
Cambridge, MA
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated point-of-sales system taking customers orders and serving food
- Made smoothies, smoothie bowls and teas
- Line chief steaming vegetables and putting together dishes
- Greeted customers and made sure customers had the best possible experience
Retail Sales Associate
Floating Lotus
Gloucester, MA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted customers with buying clothing, jewelry and sound healing instruments
- Managed inventory levels, and organization on the sales floor
- Operated point-of-sale system
- Developed extensive knowledge of stones and crystals, singing bowls, gongs and other meditative instruments, as well as the handmade clothing
- Marketed products through both photography and modeling
Store Manager
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
Gloucester, MA
09.2021 - 05.2022
- On call at all times for questions or to work if needed
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring good service and product quality
- Trained staff on customer service, how to scoop ice cream, open and close store, and make homemade products
- Responsible for inventory management
- Made large scale batches of cookie dough for ice cream sandwiches
Ice Cream Server
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
Gloucester, MA
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Balanced customer service with handling ice cream orders
- Maintained cleanliness of serving area, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
- Helped in training new employees on ice cream preparation, and customer service
- Tried product and recommended flavors to customers
- Opened and closed store including moping and handling register
Education
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy -
Divine Structure
Charlemont, MA01.2028
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA12.2027
Energy Medicine -
Spirit Wellness Institute
Salem, MA12.2026
Advanced Temple Style Lomi -
Vermont Holistic Bodywork
Brookfield, VT11.2025
Massage Therapy Licensure Program -
Spirit Wellness Institute
Salem, MA11.2024
Postpartum Doula -
Warm Welcome Birth
Northampton, MA10.2024
Birth Doula -
Warm Welcome Birth
Northampton, MA08.2024
Reiki 1 & 2 -
Kimberly Vaillant
Salisbury, MA09.2023
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
Gloucester, MA06.2022
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training -
The Energy Barre
Stoneham, MA06.2022
Skills
- Bodywork
- Sound Therapy
- Assessing and working with clients
- Managing a business
- Managing a team of people
- Caring for elderly people and small children
- Food service and preparation
- Selling products in a retail environment
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Myself
01.2025 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Tree Top Yoga Studio
09.2024 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Windsor Lane Child Care
07.2024 - Current
Nanny
Katrina Van Benschoten
06.2024 - 09.2024
Overnight Caregiver
Jay Featherstone
01.2024 - 05.2024
Restaurant Worker
Life Alive
03.2023 - 12.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Floating Lotus
05.2022 - 08.2022
Store Manager
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
09.2021 - 05.2022
Ice Cream Server
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
05.2019 - 05.2022
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy -
Divine Structure
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
North Shore Community College
Energy Medicine -
Spirit Wellness Institute
Advanced Temple Style Lomi -
Vermont Holistic Bodywork
Massage Therapy Licensure Program -
Spirit Wellness Institute
Postpartum Doula -
Warm Welcome Birth
Birth Doula -
Warm Welcome Birth
Reiki 1 & 2 -
Kimberly Vaillant
High School Diploma -
Gloucester High School
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training -
The Energy Barre