Theresa's Background

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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.