Stephan Gregory CMT A Passion to Serve

 About Me

Thank you for checking my website and wanting to know more about me. I greatly appreciate you and your time.

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I am very passionate about massage therapy. I love to serve others. You know there's that quote, "Love what you do and you'll never have to work a day in your life." That is how I feel with being able to help others with massage. I believe there are so many benefits to massage and each modality has their own unique benefits. I love each one and look forward to even learning more.

I am a graduate of the National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy. I am able to perform high-quality swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, thai massage, and other modalities in the greater Los Angeles area. I am very reliable and motivated to provide 5-star experiences for customers by customizing each session for individual clients needs resulting in customer satisfaction. I am very able to create a luxury spa experience even at your own home or office. I look forward to hearing from you, possibly setting up an appointment and working together!! May you be most blessed with bliss everyday!!!

 

Highlights of Qualifications

 

  • 3 years at an A-list talent agency so I have the ability to deal with upper class clientele and keep client confidentiality.
  • CA State Certified #12345
  • Member of the American Massage Therapy Association with current Liability insurance.
  • Graduate of National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy
  • Over 1,000 hours of training in Eastern and Western modalities, applied sciences, and specialty in Deep tissue and Thai Yoga massage. Plus excellent customer service.
  • Proficient in SOAP charting, working with a variety of body types, and working with client preferences. 

 

Skills

Over 1,000 hours training in massage therapy modalities, techniques and related sciences including: 

~Swedish ~Deep Tissue ~Thai Yoga ~Shiatsu ~Acupressure ~Sports Massage ~Hot Stone Therapy ~Aroma Therapy ~Tense and Relaxation Stretches ~Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation ~Myofacial Therapies ~Anatomy ~Physiology ~Pathology ~Kinesiology

 

Work Experience 

2013 - Present - Massage Therapist, Hama's Dance Center, Studio City, CA

Worked with the owner of Personal Pilates Susan Silvestri inside of the dances also worked with Hama the owner of the dance center.  Strategized and planned sessions to each clients needs. Worked with mostly dancers performing swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, and thai. Helped facilitate healing dance injuries, aches and pains through massage. 

 

2013 - Present - Massage Therapist, Limitless Fitness, Sherman Oaks, CA

Listened effectively to clients while performing range of motion assessments to efficiently strategize for clients needs. Performed sports massage, swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, and thai yoga massage whichever modality to suite each clients specific needs. Helped solace problems to clients satisfaction and helped influence a better performance during workout sessions or helped with reducing after workout sourness. Helped with rebooking and client retention.

 

2014 - Massage Therapist Extern, Sybaris Spa at the Shangra La, Santa Monica, CA

Performed swedish and deep tissue in a luxury spa setting. Communicated clearly with clients delivering excellent massages and provided a 5-star experience that the clients will remember forever. Assessed client needs. Created session strategies. Greeted customers in a professional manner. Completed sessions in the appropriate time allowed. Organized and maintained a neat and professional work area. 

 

2013 - Present - Massage Therapist, National Holistic Institute Teaching Clinic, Studio City, CA

Providing massage therapy to the general public at National Holistic Institute massage clinic. Performed 50-100 minute full-body swedish, shiatsu, and thai massage. Strategized and planned sessions to meet client's needs, including tense and relax stretches, cross fiber, longitudinal release and other modalities and techniques as applicable. Documented sessions using S.O.A.P. notes and rebooking clients to purchase gift certificates. Performed other tasks: Front desk reception, customer service, cashier, record keeping, appointment scheduling, and general problem solving.

 

2013 - Present - Massage Therapist, Private Practice, Van Nuys, CA

Communicated clearly with each client. Assessed clients needs and strategized each session specifically for each client. Scheduled and confirmed client appointments. Created client records according to S.O.A.P. structure. Maintained client files. Performed swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, and thai yoga massage. Private clients on out-call basis also once client relations were established performed in-home massage depending on space available.

 

Education

 

  • Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator, National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy (900 Hours) Will also be continuing my education in their Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program (450 Hours) after graduation in March 2015
  • Deon's Thai Method. ComprehensiveThai Yoga Massage workshop with Deon DeWett in Ojai, CA October, 2014
  • Beyond the Long Stroke: The Integration of Deep Bodywork and Esalen Massage workshop with Perry and Johanna Holloman at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA September, 2014

For more information like my approach to massage therapy and how I may customize your very own session, simply give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.

 

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