Theresa's Background
I came to massage through my own transformation and that concept continues to shape me. My first career was in medical informatics. I gained a wealth of knowledge about the physical body, diseases, and our healthcare system. I left a corporate environment to soak up the sun, open my heart, and learn massage at the Santa Fe School of Massage in New Mexico. I focused on the anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology. Little by little, I saw the deeper layers of bodywork. As my career evolves, I see science and bodywork as a powerful connection.
I have been a massage therapist since 2007, while living in New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
Education
University of Vermont, Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences
Santa Fe School of Massage
Work Experience
University of Vermont Medical Center - worked as a Hemodialysis Technician
University of Vermont Medical Center - volunteered at Hospice and Childlife (play with hospitalized children)
Physix Inc (Medical Charting Software Company) - worked as a content developer to capture physician session data and build a provider note that could be seamlessly submitted for medical billing.
PKC Corporation - mentored by Lawrence Weed, MD and worked as a Senior Medical Content Developer doing database management for thousands of details about diseases, symptoms, objective findings, and treatments.
Santa Fe School of Massage - worked as an Assistant Instructor for Nurturing Therapeutic Massage and Healing Presence courses; Instructor for Massage Business class; and Instructor for CE Ethics class, SOAP Note and Medical Billing class.
Self-published author - worked with Reese Murphy to create a guidebook that captures massage techniques designed for people with Spasmodic Torticollis.
Self-employed - worked as a massage therapist in Santa Fe, NM within acupuncture offices and private practice. Worked as a massage therapist in Cape Cod, MA within a spa, wellness center, cancer collaborative, and private practice.
Spa Tech Institute - worked as an online anatomy and physiology massage therapy instructor. Met the needs of adult students while using online tools. Enthusiastically presented the details of our human design within a 64-hour course.
Today
I am massage therapist who creates rest for guests at Woodhouse Day Spa. I offer knowledge about the way our bodies are designed. I provide nurturing massage and quietly help someone’s body integrate the special moments and stories of life.