Professional Summary
Accomplished and motivated professional with over 17 years of experience in
Healing Arts. Self-starter and passionate about the physical, emotional and
spiritual health for the individual. Respected and goal oriented I pursue many
interests in
developing new skills to deepen the Healing Arts practice.
Experience
Owner of Meditation in Motion LLC September 2003-Present
217 East Beverley Street
Staunton, VA 24401
● Talk with clients about symptoms, medical history, and desired
results for massage sessions.
● Palpate clients before each session to structure muscular and energetic needs
for each individual session
● Manipulate muscles and/or other soft tissues of the body using many
techniques which include Swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, hot stone
therapy, shiatsu, craniosacral therapy, and Reiki
● Provide clients with guidance on stretching, strengthening,
meditation/relaxation, and ways to improve and sense postural habits
● Document client’s condition and progress
● Request feedback after each session to ensure client satisfaction
Managerial Experience (2003-2006) as Yoga/Pilates Studio Owner of Meditation
in Motion LLC
219 West Beverley Street Suite 206 Staunton, VA 24401
● Co-managed studio with Todd Parker to develop quality mind/body/spirit classes
● Redesigned an old schoolhouse building floor into a dance/mindful movement
space
● Marketed the promotion of studio classes and special events in television, radio,
and newspaper advertising
● Hired outstanding teachers for yoga, Pilates, Nia, Meditation, Belly Dancing,
African Drumming and Massage/Shiatsu practitioners
● Taught private classes on Pilates Reformer, Cadillac, Chair
● Provided Massage Therapy sessions
● Maintained proper amount of studio supplies for classes and students
● Developed local business/school relationships to promote the studio’s mindful
movement emphasis. Teachers would bring yoga/meditation offsite to schools
and local college
● Directed office staff to run payroll, manage teacher schedules, employee
documentation and ensure good communication customer feedback
● Started Yoga teacher Training from Yogaville in our Studio
● Planned weekend seminars/trainings in Breathwork and Reiki
Massage Therapist (Jan 2014-July 2016)
Cedar Stone Spa and Massage School Harrisonburg, Va
● Perform variety of spa services (body treatments, massages, facials) in a safe,
comfortable manner
● Applied hot stone therapy protocol in each massage session
● Maintained equipment and inventory of products
● Responded to relevant customer queries, needs for best possible wellness
outcome
● Upheld hygiene standards and followed health and safety regulations
● Participated in off site massage events to promote spa
● Actively pursued more education in hot stone massage curriculum and kept up to
date on new spa technique
Massage Therapist (Dec. 2015-May 2016)
Synergy Physical Rehab Verona, Virginia
● Provide therapeutic massage to physical therapy patients as directed and
supervised by treating therapist
● Coached some physical therapy clients in pilates/yoga rehabilitation exercises
using foam roller, tennis ball, and bands
● Taught yoga once a week after work
● Promoted massage to Physical therapy clients for health maintenance goals
● Communicated with Health Management firms on work compensation massage
client cases
● Participated in weekly team meetings
Spanish Teacher (August 1994-Sept 1996)
Stuarts Draft High School and Middle School
Stuarts Draft, VA
● Inspired pre-teens and teenagers to communicate orally and in writing the
Spanish language
● Developed lesson plans and instructional activities to stimulate Spanish language
retention
● Evaluated student performance in oral and written quizzes and tests
● Participated in student-parent conferences
● Collaborated with Spanish Department on performance goals for Spanish students
in middle school and High School
● Organized trip to Cancun, Mexico for additional Spanish immersion opportunities
● Cheerleading Sponsor
Education
Jung Tao School of Acupuncture (August 2016-projected graduation of August 2020)
Boone, North Carolina
● In pursuit of another degree within holistic medicine where there is consideration
of the whole individual rather than the illness to improve wellness.
● Study theories of Yin/Yang and Qi (Vital Energy) to diagnose illness
● Develop knowledge of Meridians and specific point locations along its pathways in
body to properly point locate and restore Qi level in body with fine needles
● Learn Anatomy, Physiology, Biomedicine, Tai Chi movement, and
Pathophysiology
● Intake of health information thru pulse and tongue diagnosis
● Utilize other methods to promote Qi balance such as moxibustion, cupping, and
acupressure
● Participate in clinical internship to foster our patient communication skills and
receive hands on experience in diagnosing patients’ needs and plan. 200 Hour RYT Certificate : Yoga Teacher Training
Graduation August 2014
4025 Yoga, The Center for Yoga Teacher Training & Yoga Education
Richmond , VA
Certified Reiki Master Teacher :USUI Method
September 2006: Completed 3 levels Reiki 1,2,3 and Spiritual Coach apprenticeship with Gerry Eitner
Communities of Peace: Gerry Eitner
Warrenton , VA
Issued Board of Nursing Certified Massage Therapist 0019004116
Massage Therapist License in STATE of VA
Aug 1999-Aug 2002
Virginia School of Massage
Charlottesville , VA
Certified in Pilates MAT and Equipment Training
April 2002
Balanced Body Studio: Cynthia Clark
Charlottesville, VA
Volunteer organizations:
Augusta Health Hospice Massage/Reiki Volunteer
Sept. 2010- Present
Depending on each patients' circumstance we are there to provide loving touch and
presence during their end of life transition. We hold the space for listening
compassionately with both our hands and ears to ease any anxiety, tension, and
pain.
Faquier County Hospital
Warrenton, VA
Reiki Volunteer September 2009-December 2009
Provided Reiki to Mother’s post birth
Additional Trainings:
Shinpiden Reiki Level 3: Frans Steine
April 2012
International House of Reiki : Reston, VA
Oncology Massage
October 2012
Edgar Cayce Reilly School of Massage
Va Beach, VA
Instructor: Lauren Muser Cates
Manual Lymph Drainage Massage
Charlottesville, VA 2013
Instructor: Juul Bruin
Mindfulness for Massage Therapists
May 2015
Charlottesville, VA
Instructor: Tracey Moon
Reflexology 1
Edgar Cayce Reilly Massage School
Jan 2016
Instructor: Juliebeth Mezzy
Certified in Crani0Sacral Therapy I & Healing from the Core: Grounding and Healthy
Boundaries
Sep 2007
Upledger Institute Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Instructor: Suzanne Scurlock-Durana
Professional Organizations :
American Massage Therapy Association
Member ID 1277178 Member since 2012
International Center for Reiki Training
Reiki Membership Association
Member since 2006
William Rand NADA (Acudetox Specialist) Training with Victoria Taylor : February 2019
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