Jen Principato, LMT
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
● A.S. Behavioral and Social Sciences and Human Services/Indian River State College, FL
● Licensed massage therapist MA55406/Finger Lakes School of Massage, NY
● Yoga instructor/Yogafaith, WA
● Childbirth Educator/Nurturing Hearts Birth Services, AZ
● Birth Doula/Supported Birth, AZ
WORK EXPERIENCE
2018-Present
The Inner Truth Project/Intern
Non-profit organization providing support services to survivors of sexual trauma, Port St. Lucie, FL
● Conducts preliminary interviews with survivors who wish to participate in a podcast where they can share their stories
● Scripts and produces podcast
● Conducts initial interviews and assessments establishing baseline levels of health (ex. anxiety, depression, physical health and possible substance abuse)
● Assists in goal setting and creation of care plans including the referral of services regarding overall healthcare (ex. substance abuse treatment, fitness, diet, medical,counseling/therapy, etc)
● Provides education and community outreach
● Provides community resource referrals and conducts follow up interviews 2008-Present
Muscular & Relaxation Therapies
Private massage & yoga practice, Port St. Lucie, FL
● Provides muscular assessment as well as muscular and relaxation therapies to clients for the treatment of conditions such as chronic and acute pain, injury, depression, anxiety, trauma and a wide range of other conditions.
● Teaches clients breathing techniques for lowering blood pressure and stress response
● Guides clients through meditative and progressive relaxation exercises
● Utilizes essential oils therapeutically and instructs clients on the use and benefits
● Teaches yoga for beginner and intermediate levels including trauma sensitive, chair, ashtanga and faith based.
● Teaches and assists in strengthening and stretching techniques
● Provides the following muscular therapy modalities: neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, trauma informed massage for PTSD, depression & anxiety, prenatal, ashiatsu, Thai, Lomi-Lomi, deep tissue, cupping
● Teaches childbirth education classes and provides labor support to women in childbirth
● Teaches coping skills and tutoring for homeschoolers Previous massage work experience includes:
2010-2012
Kure Sport Rehab & Chiropractic, Stuart, Florida (now closed) Title: Massage Therapist
2006-2008
The Golden Door Spa at the Boulders in Carefree/Scottsdale, Arizona Title: Massage Therapist
2003-2005
Spa Helani/The Westin Maui in Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii Title: Massage Therapist
2003-2005
Makena Massage at The Maui Prince Hotel in Makena, Hawaii (now closed) Title: Massage Therapist
Other work experience:
2016-2017
Redeemer Lutheran School Preschool, Stuart, FL
Title: Teacher’s assistant
HOBBIES
Gardening, yoga, hiking, canoeing, drumming, writing children’s books, painting
*References available upon request