Description
Mikal Myers
909-717-2753 CA cert # 69695
mikalmmyers@yahoo.com WA Cred # MA 60477532
Professional Summary I have developed, promoted and maintained a massage business. I have worked in private, corporate, and cooperative practice with other therapists, while leading and co-leading programs and workshops since 1998. I have recruited and trained hundreds of massage therapist.
Experience
2/7/2017 to present – Staff Massage Therapist Massage Envy, Camarillo CA
Perform therapeutic massage on clientele with a wide variety of conditions.
2/1/2016 to present – Head Recruiter/ Trainer / Demonstrator Dorn Companies, Denver CO
Dorn is a nationally recognized company that delivers an onsite pain
reduction and pain management program to nationally based companies.
· Research professional registries, social media, & online resources to locate experienced therapists for training in Dorn techniques.
· Questioning and vetting therapist to determine their skills for on-site work.
· Document contacts, interactions, & decisions with each therapist.
· Train chosen therapists in Dorn techniques in contracted cities.
· Demonstrate Dorn techniques at Worker’s Comp conventions throughout U.S.
8/1/2014 to 12/4/15 – Staff Massage Therapist Massage Envy, Bellevue WA
Perform therapeutic massage on clientele with a wide variety of conditions.
3/2002 to 1/2013 – Business Owner and Massage Therapist Balanced Therapies, Claremont CA
· Performed therapeutic massage on private clientele with a variety of conditions involving injuries, chronic issues, rehabilitation, and relaxation.
· Assess & counsel clients before sessions & follow up when necessary.
· Suggest supplemental stretches & other techniques to insure long-term physical benefits.
· Promoted the business in the community, and maintained office processes.
11/2003 to 11/2012 – Sports Massage Therapist Claremont McKenna College, Claremont CA
· Therapeutic massage for Women’s Swim team, Men and Women’s Track & Field teams.
· Coordinated information with coaches.
· Coordinated procedures with athletes, some of whom developed chronic and acute conditions that limited competitive efficiency.
· Maintained records of diagnoses and treatments.
· Designed and issued exercises and stretches to the athletes via paper handouts and emails.
· NCAA Track & Field Championship division III (6/2016) massage therapist.
2/1998 to 6/2007 – Subcontract Massage Therapist
· Claremont Manor Senior Community.
· PielFina Salon.
· Holt Holistic Healing.
· Western University of Health Sciences.
· LA Fitness Sport Gym.
Programs Designed and Performed
5/2001 to 6/2016 – “Less Stress for Finals” various Southern CA colleges
· Chair massage for college level student during finals week.
4/2000 to 10/2012 – “Water Movement” Claremont Manor, Claremont CA
· Incorporated yoga, tai chi, and callisthenic exercises in a pool for senior community to increase strength and mobility.
2/2008 to 12/2012 – “Water Wellness” Pomona College, Claremont CA
· Lead college staff in water fitness with the aid of ‘aqua jogger/weight equipment.
8/2011 to 12/2012 – “Guided Relaxation Workshop” Claremont College Consortium
· Lead college staff & students on relaxation using breathing and visualization techniques during orientation and finals weeks.
3/2010 to 10/2012 – “Couple’s Massage” Claremont Parks & Recreation, Claremont CA
· Instruct couples in basic relaxation techniques of massage to be
used on partners in a home environment.
Volunteer Programs
1996 to 2000 – Massage Therapist Los Angeles Marathon
1998 to 2003 –Massage Therapist The Heart Touch Project
· Worked on non-ambulatory clients with diagnosed with AIDS in homes and clinic
2000 – Staff Massage Therapist The California AIDS Ride
2000 – Massage Therapist The City of Los Angeles Triathlon