Profile

 

• Orthopedic and sports massage therapist 

 

Education         

                                                                                                                        

• 2022: Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT), https://erikdalton.com/what-is-myoskeletal-alignment-techniques/

• 2022: HIP JAM, home study seminar, https://www.themassagementorinstitute.com/p/hipjam

• 2018: NMR Mod 1 & 2, https://neuromuscular-reprogramming.com/

• 2013: 32hrs advanced training in manual ligament therapy with JoAnn Kovaly

• 2012: 190 Hour Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) school: Everett Community College

• 2011: Secrets of Deep Tissue with Robert Haase

• 2009-2010: Wilderness Awareness School, Anake Outdoor School

• 2006: 15hrs Advanced study of Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians with Tom Myers, https://www.anatomytrains.com/about-us/about-tom-myers/

• 2006: 15hrs Advanced study of the Intrinsic muscles of the pelvis with Tom Myers

• 2002-2003: 40 CEUs in Orthopedic and Sports massage with James Waslaski, https://www.orthomassage.net/

• 2000: Phase one Body rolling: Yamuna Body Rolling

• 1998-1999: Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Diploma in massage therapy

• 1993-1997: Rockland Community College, AA Liberal Arts

 

Related Skills     

                                                                                                                       

• Myofascial release

• Pre-and post-event massage

• PNF and active isolated stretching

• Functional assessment and specific patient home care protocol 

• EMT-B emergency medical care

 

Professional experience:                                                                                                         

 

Army West Point Athletic Department: 2017, 2018 football seasons

 

• Sports massage therapist for Army football team

 

New Paltz Rescue Squad, New Paltz NY: March 2017- July 2021

 

• Volunteer EMT-B

 

Self-employed massage Therapist, New Paltz New York: July 2015- present

 

• Massage therapist specializing in treating patients with sports injuries, dance injuries, chronic pain, orthopedic rehab, and RSI

 

Cirque Du Soleil KURIOS: Redmond WA: January-March 2015

 

• Orthopedic and sports massage therapist for artists

 

Cirque Du Soleil Amaluna, Redmond WA: January-March 2013

 

• Orthopedic and sports massage therapist for artists

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Duvall Fire Department, Duvall WA: 2013-2015

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• Volunteer EMT-B

 

Lake Washington Massage Therapy, Redmond WA: 2010-2015

 

• Massage therapist specializing in treating patients with sports injuries, trauma rehab, chronic pain and RSI

 

Wilderness Awareness School, Duvall WA & Trackers North West, Portland OR: Summer 2010

 

• Mentoring children ages 5-13 in naturalist and primitive living skills in day and week-long overnight camps with an average group size of 10 children with one assistant

 

Monroe Therapeutic Massage, Monroe WA: 2009-2010

 

• Massage therapist specializing in treating patients with sports injuries, trauma rehab, chronic pain and RSI

 

Self-employed massage Therapist, Manhattan New York: 2006-2009

 

• Massage therapist specializing in treating patients with sports injuries, orthopedic rehab, chronic pain and RSI

 

Center for Therapeutic Massage, New Paltz, New York: 2001-2006

 

• Massage therapist specializing in treating patients with sports injuries, trauma rehab, chronic pain and RSI

 

Trapeze School New York, Rosendale NY: 2000-2002

 

• Flying trapeze instructor and catcher

 

Troika Entertainment, Gaithersburg, Maryland: 2001-2002

 

Orthopedic and Sports massage therapist for the national tour of the Broadway musical   SWING!                         

 

• Pre and post-performance massage

• Injury prevention and rehabilitation

• Injuries treated on a regular basis included strains, sprains, subluxations, pinched nerves, muscle cramps, and spasms

• In addition to massage, treatments included hydrotherapy, wrapping & taping

• Responsible for administering first aid in the event of an injury involving an artist during performances

• Rx. any medical treatment needed that was beyond my scope of practice; such as MRI exams, x-rays, Chiropractic care & PT

• Provide individual exercise and stretching routines for rehabilitation and injury prevention

• Played a key role in deciding when performers are pulled from a performance (due to injuries or overworked muscles) and for how long

• Maintain SOAP notes via Microsoft Office

 

Self-employed and therapist at Chiropractor office, New Paltz, New York: 2000-2001

 

Massage therapist specializing in treating patients with sports injuries, trauma rehab, chronic pain and RSI. Worked with Chiropractors on treatment plans to ensure optimal recovery for patients. Office responsibilities of insurance billing, keeping patient charts, follow up and confirmation calls.

 

Mountain Skills Climbing School, Shawangunk Mtns, New York: 1996-1999     

                                                      

Full-time professional rock climbing guide

Instruction and guiding for all ability levels with a client to guide ratio ranging from one on one through one to four. Responsibilities for teaching courses in basic through advanced technique, safety, top rope set up, rappelling, leader training, ethics, and leadership. Work with media for film and photo shoots requiring high angle rigging, group work with schools, camps, inner-city children and corporate team building workshops.

 

Additional Certifications

 

NAEMT Tactical Emergency Casualty Care: 2018 - 2023

New York State EMT-B: 2017 - 2023

Nationally Certified EMT-B: 2013 - 2019

New York State massage therapy license: 1999 - present

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