Project Manager Massage Therapist
Resume:
J ENNA ZABALA
www.jennazabala.com
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Brooklyn, NY
THAI YOGA BODYWORK/THAI MASSAGE, Certification 2004
Thai Yoga is a sacred form of bodywork with its origin in Thailand. The practitioner uses thumbs, fingers,
palms, forearms, elbows, knees and feet. It s a dynamic combination of myofascial stretching, joint
mobilization, acupressure, energy balancing, rhythmic deep tissue compression, soft tissue manipulation,
assisted yoga asana, and Buddhist meditation. The session is performed on a floor mat with the client fully
clothed.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE, Certification 2005
Alexander Technique is a gentle hands on educational process that teaches improved use of the self and
helps the student to identify and change poor and inefficient habits that may be causing stress and fatigue.
It is widely taught to Actors, Musicians, Dancers, and Singers.
MASSAGE THERAPIST, NYS License and National Certification 2008
Provide, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Medical, Sports, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Myofascial Release. Conduct
a broad assessment of current physical activities, past injuries and movement background.
KUNDALINI YOGA, Certification 2010
Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan is designed to give you hands on experience of your higher
consciousness.
The practice of Kundalini Yoga balances the glandular system, strengthens the nervous system, and enables
us to harness the energy of the mind and emotions, so we can be in control of ourselves. This technology
combines breath, mudra, eye focus, mantra, body locks and postures in a precise, conscious manner to
affect body, mind, and soul.
ELEMENT NATURAL HEALING ARTS, Massage Therapist, Thai Yoga Bodyworker, Alexander Technique Teacher,
Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Brooklyn, NY (2004 present)
Provide Massage Therapy, Thai Yoga, Alexander Technique, and Kundalini Yoga at Holistic Wellness Center.
Provide Massage Therapy to high profile clients in upscale NYC Condominiums.
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92 STREET Y, HARKNESS DANCE CENTER, Alexander Technique Teacher, NY, NY (2006 present)
Teach 10 week group Alexander Technique class to students providing alternate ways to relieve poor
posture, chronic pain, tension and stress caused by overall misuse of the body.
YOGA PEOPLE, Massage Therapist, Brooklyn, NY (2009 2010)
Provided Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, Trigger Point, Thai Yoga and Myofascial Release massage.
PUBLIC SCHOOL 295 STUDIO SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CULTURE, Creative Dance and Movement Teacher,
Brooklyn, NY (2001)
Taught dance and creative movement to children in pre kindergarten through fifth grade.
JOAN ARNHOLD/Dance Educator, Philanthropist, Project Manager, NY, NY (1998 present)
Coordinate year long Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) course: Foundations in Dance Education at the
92nd Street Y and act as liaison between instructors and students.
Manage personal and business related expenditures and philanthropic commitments.
EDUCATION
Associate in Occupational Studies, Massage Therapy, The Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, NY,
NY, 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dance, The City College of New York, NY, NY, 1995
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), New York State Department of Education, License No. 022623
Private Thai Massage Training, Ananda Apfelbaum, Thai Massage Sacred Bodywork, NY, NY, 2010, Current
Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Kundalini Research Institute (KRI) Level 1, 220 hour Golden Bridge Yoga
NYC Teacher s Training, NY, NY, 2010
Certified Radiant Child Yoga Instructor, 95 hour Radiant Child YoKid (RCYK) Training Program, Shakta Kaur
Khalsa, NY, NY, 2009
Certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB), Recognized
by 38 states plus the District of Columbia, New York, NY, 2009
Certification, CPR and First Aid, NY, NY 2008 2011
Certified in Thai Yoga Bodywork (Level I Foundation, Level II Basic, Level III Intermed iate), Jonas Westring,
Shantaya Yoga & Bodywork School, NY, NY 2004 2006
Nationally Certified Alexander Technique Teacher, American Center for the Alexander Technique, Inc., NY,
NY, 2005
Certified Dance Educator, Dance Education Laboratory (DEL) of the 92nd Street Y, NY, NY, 1999
MEMBERSHIPS
International Kundalini Yoga Teacher s Association (IKYTA)
American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Member ID #210209, Professional Liability Occurrence Coverage
American Center for the Alexander Technique (ACAT), New York State Organization of Alexander Teachers
American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT), National Organization of Alexander Teachers
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
You Can Thrive! Chair and Back Massage for Breast Cancer Survivors, NY, NY, 2009
Drastic Action Bodywork Carnival, Aviva Geismar Dance Co., Offered sessions in Thai Yoga Bodywork &
Alexander Technique to help raise money for dance company, NY, NY, 2007
American Center for the Alexander Technique, Inc., Volunteer Faculty, NY, NY, 2005 present
Shantaya Yoga & Bodywork School, Assisted Thai Yoga Bodywork Trainings, Level I & II, NY, NY, 2004 2005
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