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Susanna Lembeck-Edens

STATE COLLEGE,PA

Summary

Self-motivated, brings proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solves problems and keeps teams on task to handle diverse interpersonal requirements of residents.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator

Juniper Village At Brookline
11.2019 - Current
  • Design and implement therapeutic exercise and embodied mindfulness programming for older individuals in independent, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care facilities.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self-employeed
08.1997 - Current

Provide individual massage and bodywork sessions for adults and children.

Instructor of Human Anatomy & Professional Ethics

Mt. Nittany Institute Of Natural Health
01.1997 - 01.2010
  • Designed curriculum, planned and taught beginning and continuing education in anatomy, physiology, pathology, professional development, ethics and stress management to massage therapy and allied health students.
  • Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.

Activity Director

Charlestown Retirement Community
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • Designed and created dementia programming and implemented therapeutic activity program policies and procedures, hiring and evaluation protocols in accordance with Joint Commission on Accreditation ofHealthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
  • Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.

Activity Director

Collington Episcopal Life Care Retirement Community
01.1988 - 01.1993
  • Designed, created and implemented non - restraint focused dementia program and therapeutic activities for 200 bed nursing facility (JCAHO).
  • Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.

Expressive Arts Therapist

Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992
  • Provided group and individual therapy for adults with acute and chronic mental disorders (JCAHO).
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.

Education

Certified Massage Therapist -

Baltimore School of Massage
Baltimore
03.1996

Master of Arts - Dance/Movement Therapy

Goucher College
Towson, MD
06.1988

Bachelor of Arts - General Arts

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
08.1981

Certification

Dynamic Gentle Yoga Certification, 2021

Pilates Certification, 2007

Zero Balancing Certification, 2006

Jin Shin Jyutsu Certification, 2004

National Certified Massage Therapist, 1996

Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist, 1991

Timeline

Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator

Juniper Village At Brookline
11.2019 - Current

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self-employeed
08.1997 - Current

Instructor of Human Anatomy & Professional Ethics

Mt. Nittany Institute Of Natural Health
01.1997 - 01.2010

Activity Director

Charlestown Retirement Community
01.1995 - 01.1996

Expressive Arts Therapist

Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1992

Activity Director

Collington Episcopal Life Care Retirement Community
01.1988 - 01.1993

Certified Massage Therapist -

Baltimore School of Massage

Master of Arts - Dance/Movement Therapy

Goucher College

Bachelor of Arts - General Arts

Pennsylvania State University
Susanna Lembeck-Edens