Licensed Massage Therapist

Jerome Matthews

(206) 659-9153
jerome DOT w DOT matthews AT gmail DOT com
Mill Creek, WA

Treatment philosophy:

Every day I'm grateful for an enlivening career that allows me to help others have less pain, more mobility, and live happier, more productive lives. I do not fix, cure, or heal; I simply provide clients with the expertise and compassion needed to heal themselves.

Leadership philosophy:

I intend to inspire each practitioner I educate and/or manage to realize their personal and professional potential.

Massage Services

I offer the following kinds of massage:

Chair MassageDeep TissueSwedishPregnancy MassageSports MassageHot StoneShiatsuMyofascial ReleaseNeuromuscular TherapyAcupressure
State License MA60263679

Professional History

Massage Experience (see LinkedIn profile for complete resume): October 2014 - Present Certified Cupping Educator International Cupping Therapy Association Washington & Oregon - Instruct health care professionals including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and others in the use of negative pressure massage techniques to treat a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions while minimizing joint impact and maximizing career length. - ICTA Educators hold ~15 student workshops in ~30 US states and 6 countries. - ICTA curricula approved by the following organizations: Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba (23 Primary Hours) Massage Therapy Association of Alberta (27 Primary Hours) NHPC - Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (15 Points) NCCAOM Provider # ACHB 957-001 (22.5 PDA's) BOC for Athletic Trainers # P8712 (22.25 CEU's) Texas Approved CE Provider #1565 (24 CE's) CA Board of Acupuncture # 957 (24 PDA's) NCBTMB Provider # 451493-10 (24 CE's) Florida CE Broker # 50-10028 (24 CE's) NYSED # 451493-10 (24 CE's) January 2014 - Present Therapist Manager Massage Envy Spa, Everett Washington Manage ~40 Massage Therapists: - Sourcing, hiring, initial and ongoing training, performance reviews, exit interviews. - Encouraging personal and professional growth. - Optimizing clinic schedule to maximize revenue potential. - Performing related HR/administrative functions including corrective action and benefits administration. Community Outreach: - Coordinating seated massage events at festivals, sporting events, and charity functions. - Networking with Puget Sound massage schools to identify and recruit talent. July 2013 - January 2014 Massage Cupping Therapist Seattle Life Chiropractic, Seattle Washington - Provided blended compression and negative pressure treatment massage to ~20 insurance patients per week according to physician prescription. - In-Network provider for Aetna, Cigna, and FirstChoice. - Participated in on-site chair massage events for large corporate clients in the downtown core. March 2012 - July 2013 Lead Therapist, LMP, et al. Massage Envy Spa, Everett Washington Lead Therapist (February to July 2013) - Supervised 15 massage therapists Assistant Lead Therapist (July 2012 to February 2013) - Supported Lead Therapists and Clinic Administrator: - Coached peers - Mediated Interpersonal conflicts - Improved clinic morale Licensed Massage Practitioner (March 2012 - July 2013) - Provided multi-modality therapeutic massage to a diverse clientele (Deep Tissue, Treatment, Pregnancy, Swedish Relaxation, Hydrotherapy, and various dry room spa treatments).

Education History

Graduate of Everest College Seattle, class of 2011.

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