Bodywork

Volunteer Massage Therapist

Provided clinical massage therapy (or rehabilitation massage therapy) treatment for patients diagnosed with site-specific conditions per their physician's orders. All treatments were administered with a precise goal or outcome in mind. In addition, massaged staff members in between sessions because they seemed to appreciate the gesture.

Employee Wellness Champion

As an advocate for health and wellness, I promoted methods of positive behavioral change to colleagues within the Legal and Market Regulation Division in hopes that it would improve the work environment culture. The minimum participation requirement for this position was exceeded as I created and implemented additional health initiatives on my own, that were customized specifically for employees of the Legal and Market Regulation Division. During routine collaboration with the Health and Wellness Director at CME Group Inc., I utilized my knowledge gained from massage therapy experience and studies at DePaul University. Through this partnership I had the unique opportunity to work on a corporate-wide wellness campaign to effectively improve the well-being of thousands of individuals. Because of my additional education, I frequently shared my understanding of human anatomy, nutrition, kinesiology, massage therapy, stress relief, etc. with colleagues by responding to ad hoc questions and introducing low impact approaches to a healthier lifestyle.

Licensed Massage Therapist - Self

Licensed in Illinois and Texas. Certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) and Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). Clinical massage therapy differs from therapeutic massage in that it requires a more in depth comprehension of assessment and documentation tools for specific injuries in a medical setting. Clinical massage therapy incorporates a variety of modalities which treat chronic patterns of muscular tension, improve athletic performance and relieve stress related conditions.

Workplace Wellness Consultant

Advise small businesses on subtle yet effective measures to improve work environment culture via health and wellness behavior changes in order to improve organizational effectiveness. Teach seminars and lead activities for small business staff. Topics include: Understanding Stress, the Importance of Self Care, Physical Activity and Nutrition. Employees are given helpful tools and learn simple practices that can be implemented on a daily basis.

Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Envy

Determined therapy needs by assessing symptoms and ailments through open dialogue, medical history, and palpation. Provided massage and enhanced treatment such as topical analgesics for deep muscle work, sugar foot scrubs, and aromatherapy. Documented progress using S.O.A.P. notation.