Tami Marie Shand
Mossyrock,WA
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Licensed and Certified Massage Therapist with sincere and warm approach to massage. Contributes to supportive team environment to advance massage skills and education. Dedicated to promoting health, healing and well-being through therapeutic massage remedies.
Hard-working with passion for helping people. Dedicated to providing quality therapeutic massages for overall health and wellness. Upholds moral ethics and maintains excellent client relationships. Knowledgeable with more than 8 years of experience offering professional massage treatments to relieve pain, muscle discomfort, aid relaxation, improve ROM, circulation, mobility, sleep quality, and quality of life.
Practiced in wide-ranging massage techniques and methods. Service-minded, patient and flexible in challenging environments.
Talented with expertise in prenatal, deep and soft tissue, Swedish and hot stone massage. Excellent communicator and active listener, with career success working in challenging, therapeutic clinical environments. Reliable with comforting demeanor. Organized and experienced in performing basic administrative procedures and medical SOAP Charting for insurance reimbursable massage. Possess friendly personality directed at building positive rapport and long-lasting relationships with patients and staff members.
Excellent communicator and active listener, with career success working in challenging, therapeutic clinical environments.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain part-time or full-time Massage Therapy position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, ameliorating pain and renewing body and mind.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Massage Therapist
Full Spectrum Massage Therapy
03.2021 - Current
- Booked appointments, answered texts, greeted clients, handled payments, and provided and maintained Health History Intake Forms and SOAP Charts for each patient.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during patients appointments.
- Maintained patient treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
- Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
- Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
- Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.
- Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
- Established and implemented massage protocols and procedures.
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
- Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
- Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments.
- Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
- Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect.
- Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
- Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
- Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
- Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
- Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Researched new massage techniques and treatments.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted massage techniques to best meet individual needs.
- Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
- Created marketing advertisements to increase awareness of services and boost sales.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized health care plans and positive attitude.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Pavitt Chiropractic
09.2003 - 08.2004
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during patients appointments.
- Maintained patient treatment records, medical SOAP Charting.
- Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
- Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
- Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support.
- Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
- Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
- Established and implemented massage protocols and procedures.
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
- Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
- Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
- Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.
- Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments.
- Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect.
- Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
- Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
- Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted massage techniques to best meet individual needs.
- Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans.
- Researched new massage techniques and treatments.
- Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion
- Established and implemented massage protocols and procedures
- Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage
Licensed Massage Therapist
Wellspring Well Health Center
07.1997 - 07.2000
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
- Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
- Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
- Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support.
- Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
- Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements.
- Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques.
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
- Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
- Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect.
- Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
- Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
- Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
- Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments.
- Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
- Established and implemented massage protocols and procedures.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
- Prepared oils and lotions for massages.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted massage techniques to best meet individual needs.
- Performed sanitization tasks to keep massage environment clean and safe.
- Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
- Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage
- Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques
- Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care
- Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation
- Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness
- Used essential oils to add aromatherapy element to massage sessions, maximizing stress relief, and relaxation effect
- Monitored client progress and adjusted massage techniques to best meet individual needs
- Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session
- Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions
- Utilized hot stones, aromatherapy and other therapeutic treatments
- Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage
- Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches
- Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support
- Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply
- Developed customized massage programs to meet unique requirements
- Performed aroma therapies and specialized relaxation techniques
- Established and implemented massage protocols and procedures
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion
- Prepared oils and lotions for massages
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans
- Researched new massage techniques and treatments
Education
Associate of Arts - Associates Degree
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AKMassage Therapy Diploma/Certificate - Massage Therapy
Spectrum Center School of Massage Therapy
Lake Stevens, WA06.1996
High School Diploma -
AC Davis HS
Yakima, WA06.1988
Skills
- Physical Strength
- Stress Relief Massage
- Body Treatments
- Trigger Point Massage
- Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue Massage
- Prenatal Massage
- Sports Massage
- Strong Manual Dexterity
- Social Skills
- Reflective Listening
- Physiotherapy
- Range of Motion Improvement
- Body Mechanics
- Hot Stone Massage
- Aroma Therapy
- SOAP Charting
Certification
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
- Nationally Certified Massage Therapist
Timeline
Licensed Massage Therapist
Full Spectrum Massage Therapy
03.2021 - Current
Licensed Massage Therapist
Pavitt Chiropractic
09.2003 - 08.2004
Licensed Massage Therapist
Wellspring Well Health Center
07.1997 - 07.2000
Associate of Arts - Associates Degree
University of Alaska Southeast
Massage Therapy Diploma/Certificate - Massage Therapy
Spectrum Center School of Massage Therapy
High School Diploma -
AC Davis HS
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