Tara Renfrow
Zion,IL
Summary
Passionate and enthusiastic small business owner, licensed massage therapist, and board certified health and wellness coach with over 14 years of experience. Dependable, hardworking, and a team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Known for being positive with a personable demeanor and adaptable.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Small Business Owner, LMT, NBC-HWC
Natural Balance Massage And Wellness
02.2010 - Current
- Founded in 2010, with zero clients, as of today the practice has grown to a client base of over 3,000.
- Create a positive and safe environment, that builds relationships in order to continuously grow a loyal client base, with the goal of helping clients through massage therapy and health and wellness coaching.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of a small business.
- Create efficient process for clients to reschedule either in person, over the phone or online.
- Create marketing advertisements to increase awareness of services. Participate in community events through on-site chair massages and donations.
- Maintain supplies.
- Maintain a high level of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Discuss with clients their health history, expectations, services, and procedures. Address any questions they have.
- Perform safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques to achieve the goals of the client.
- Create Health and Wellness presentations on various topics for corporations, for the use of their wellness programs.
- Give in person presentations on Health and Wellness topics.
- Create self-paced health and wellness programs via the app platform Practice Better.
- Facilitate group coaching sessions over 6 to 8 weeks on various health and wellness topics.
- Meet with individuals one-on-one to set SMART goals and to make lifestyle behavior changes.
- Help coaching clients with motivation through regular check ins.
- Maintain treatment records and SOAP notes, in accordance with HIPPA.
- Continuously learning more in the health and wellness field by attending courses, certifications, and maintaining continuing education.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
College Of Lake County
09.2022 - Current
- Create a welcoming environment, that encourages engaging discussions and participation, conducive to learning.
- Create learning content that complied with the course objectives.
- Grade quizzes, tests, and exams within a timely manner in order to provide feedback.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekend.
Health and Wellness Coach
WeighLess MD And Wellness
06.2023 - Current
- Established strong relationships with patients to help them make lifestyle changes to meet their health goals.
- Educate patients on the various programs that are offered.
- Help patients identify obstacles, in order for them to have success on various programs.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain patient records, including medications dispensed, for other healthcare providers.
- Work well with other providers and practitioners by building positive relationships.
- Effective at working independently and collaboratively.
- Manage time efficiently.
- Adaptable and flexible to changing processes and learning new concepts quickly.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Wellness Promotion
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2022
Skills
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Professionalism
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Presentation knowledge
- Marketing and advertising knowledge
- Medical Massage Practitioner
- Integrated/Deep tissue massage
- Swedish Massage
- Clinical Aromatherapy
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Health and Wellness Coaching
Certification
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
- NBC-HWC - National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
Affiliations
- Career Advisory Committee - CLC Health and Wellness Promotion
- Staben House Advisory Council
Additional Information
Received Distinguished Service Award - 2019 Staben House via Waukegan Township
Timeline
Health and Wellness Coach
WeighLess MD And Wellness
06.2023 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
College Of Lake County
09.2022 - Current
Small Business Owner, LMT, NBC-HWC
Natural Balance Massage And Wellness
02.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Health And Wellness Promotion
College of Lake County
- LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist
- NBC-HWC - National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
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