Tamika Sanders
Athens,GA
Summary
Licensed Massage Therapist certified in multiple techniques. Continuously trains in massage methods to give clients best possible experiences and results. Empowers and supports clients dealing with stress and physical ailments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapist
Self Employed Services
01.2018 - Current
- Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, comfortable environment.
- Maintained accurate client records for effective treatment planning and progress tracking.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Promoted wellness by educating clients on self-care and stress management techniques.
- Expanded clientele by offering specialized treatments such as deep tissue, sports, and prenatal massages.
- Boosted repeat business through outstanding customer service and personalized massage experiences.
Massage Therapist
Massage Envy
06.2013 - 02.2018
- Contributed to the overall success of the spa by actively participating in team meetings and training sessions.
- Generated additional revenue for the spa by upselling add-on services like hot stone therapy and body scrubs during appointments.
- Utilized advanced myofascial release techniques to alleviate chronic pain in clients suffering from conditions such as fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
- Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
- Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
United States Navy
12.1996 - 12.2004
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough assessments and administering appropriate treatments.
- Contributed to the improvement of clinic procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and quality of care.
- Managed medical supplies inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels for seamless medical services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and overall satisfaction.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies, stabilizing patients and expediting necessary interventions.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers by serving as an effective liaison in complex situations.
- Promoted a positive work environment through active participation in training exercises and team-building activities.
- Mentored junior corpsmen in best practices for clinical procedures, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Administered medications through injections and IVs in compliance with physician orders.
- Rendered emergency medical treatment and administered immunization programs.
- Assisted with lifting and moving patients.
- Dispensed medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Performed medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
Education
Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy
09.2009
Skills
- Anatomy
- Service Optimization
- Reflective Listening
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Swedish Massage
- Administrative Procedures
- Customer Consultation
- Body Mechanics
- Aroma Therapy
- Front Desk Management
- Prenatal Massage
- Reflexology
- Social Skills
- Physical Strength
- Continuing Education
- Administrative Support
- Trigger Point Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Body Treatments
- Relationship Building and Management
- Hot Stone Massage
- Sales Expertise
- Stress Relief Massage
- Treatment Planning
- Business Management
- Wellness Programs
- Massage Therapy
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Sports Massage
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Reflexology Techniques
- Aromatherapy Knowledge
- Client Assessment
- Therapeutic Touch
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Active Listening
- Empathy and Compassion
- Postural Assessment
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Physiology Understanding
- Self-Care Practices
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Pediatric Massage
- Orthopedic Massage
- Shiatsu Technique
- Geriatric Massage
- Stress Management Techniques
- Time Management
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Appointment Scheduling
- Pressure Points
- Effective Communications
- Massage Techniques
- Muscle and Body Assessment
- Muscle Strength Assessment
- Muscle and Soft Tissue Massage
- Relationship Building
- Needs Assessment
- Sales and Marketing
- Essential Oil Application
- Customer Service
- Essential Oil Preparation and Blending
- Range of Motion Assessment
- Client Records Maintenance
- Relaxation Techniques
- Wellness Maintenance
- Medical Terminology
- Email and Phone Etiquette
- Aromatherapy and Reflexology
- Workflow Management
- Team Supervision
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- Inbound Phone Call Management
- Chair Massage
- Massage Demonstration
- Calendaring Software
- Acute and Chronic Pain Management
- Cash Handling
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Facial Massage
- Scalp Massage
- Special Events
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
I was Massage Therapist of the Year 2016 at Massage Envy
Timeline
Massage Therapist - Self Employed Services
01.2018 - Current
Massage Therapist - Massage Envy
06.2013 - 02.2018
Hospital Corpsman Third Class - United States Navy
12.1996 - 12.2004
Athens School For Massage Therapy - Massage Therapist , Massage Therapy
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