Licensed Massage Therapist

Marc Finkhouse

(253) 205-5699
nathun21 AT gmail DOT com
Tacoma, WA

I chose massage as a career so that I can be part of people's healing; so that what I do helps them get back to work and go about their lives in a healthy manner. I establish a good rapport with my clients so that we can approach their healing as a team. I take the therapy/treatment seriously, and help them understand the ways they can contribute to their own healing as well. My objective is to gain a massage therapy position that fully utilizes my skills and attributes, working with my patients in a team approach that meets their goals for healing, in a professional, thriving environment that is challenging and allows for advancement.

Massage Services

I offer the following kinds of massage:

Chair MassageDeep TissueSwedishPregnancy MassageSports MassageMedical MassageMyofascial ReleaseAcupressure
State License MA 60036391

Professional History

Licensed Massage Therapist Expertise Highlights ? Experienced, licensed massage therapist with extensive training in a wide variety of techniques, including Advanced Intraoral Treatment (TMJD). ? High level of professionalism, work ethic, and dependability. ? Positive, enthusiastic, and helpful attitude; overall team player. ? Excellent verbal communication and patient care/customer service. ? Strong and consistent communication with physicians, including charting and report writing. Professional Experience APPLE PHYSICAL THERAPY March 2010-present MASSAGE ENVY Dec 2008-Jan 2010 Tasks and skills performed as a licensed massage therapist: ? Provide safe, appropriate and effective massage techniques and treatments. ? Design specific sessions based on client's individual needs and physician?s treatment plan. ? Provide 1 hour medical massage and deep tissue treatment. ? Maintain inventory of all products necessary to perform treatments. ? Maintain professionalism and cleanliness of therapy rooms and common areas. ? Assess the needs of each patient individually and select the appropriate treatment(s). ? Observe client reaction to massage and modify as necessary. ? Demonstrate a pleasant and enthusiastic demeanor at all times. ? S.O.A.P charting following each patient visit. ? Interact with physicians on a monthly basis (marketing, provide chair massage). ? Daily billing for patients treated. ? Continuing education annually. ? Volunteered as massage therapist for local ballet studio, Dance Theatre Northwest. SIGNAGE AND DECAL INSTALLER 2002 to 2008 BANQUET AND HOTEL INDUSTRY WORK 1993 to 2002

Education History

Graduate of Ashmead College, class of 2008.

ASHMEAD COLLEGE Diploma 2008 ? completion of 800 Honors Graduate Borah High School ? Diploma 1993 24 hours of massage therapy continuing education annually Advanced Intraoral Massage Treatment (TMJD)