Massage Therapist and Masters Level Instructor

Joanne A. Smutko, LMT, BCTMB

*** ****** *** *****, ***********, PA 15146

412-***-**** (Cell)

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PA LMT #MSG000237

Professional Profile

Established healthcare provider and educator with qualities of dependability, reliability

Certificate Pre-Natal Massage Education Training Solutions 2015

Professional Affiliations

Associated Bodyworker and Massage Professionals 2002-Present

National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodyworkers 2003-2012

AMTA Council of Schools 2007-2012

Board Member PA Massage Therapy Licensing Board 2009-2011 American Massage Therapy Association 2012-2013

Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork 2015

Key Qualifications

Well-versed in compliance issues related to Massage school accreditation: COMTA, ACCSCT, ACICS, and ACCET

Continuing Education Provider in advanced massage therapy techniques for PA Licensed Massage Therapists

Designer of innovative and motivational tools to engage clients in critical thinking about their health care needs

Employment

Owner/Service Provider at Maida Steel Health & Wellness

October, 2018-Present

Massage Envy Monroeville, PA

Massage Therapist

July, 2014 – Present

Provider of therapeutic massage for clients requesting deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, neuromuscular, pre-natal, hot stone, aromatherapy, and oncology treatments

Saccamango Salon East McKeesport, PA

Massage Therapist

May, 2012 – July, 2014

Provider of therapeutic massage for clients requesting deep tissue, trigger point, myofascial release, neuromuscular, Shiatsu, Lomi-Lomi, pregnancy, hot stone and Raindrop (essential oil) services

Community College of Allegheny County Allegheny Campus

Program Coordinator/Massage Therapy Instructor/CE Provider

September, 2007 to August, 2012

Provider of five courses developed for PA Licensed Massage Therapists thru 2012

Clinical Coordinator for Externship sites at area hospitals, businesses and schools

Instructor of lab and lecture classroom experiences for Certificate and Degree candidates

Recruit, enroll, advise and register new prospective students into the Massage Programs

Evaluate, revise. rewrite core curriculum in compliance with State/National competency standards

LaVida Massage Shadyside, PA

Massage Therapist

January, 2012 – February, 2012

Provider of Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, neuromuscular, myofascial release, aromatherapy and hot stone massage services to members of the Shadyside community

Massage Heights Bakery Square, PA

Consultant/Recruiter for new massage franchise entity

Lead Massage Therapist (July – September, 2011)

April, 2011 – September, 2011

Provider of Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point, neuromuscular, myofascial release, aromatherapy and hot stone massage services to members of the Bakery Square community; trainer for new therapists on signature services offered at Massage Heights

Dessange Paris of Pittsburgh Shadyside, PA

Massage Therapist

June, 2008 – January, 2009

Provider of therapeutic massage and Spa services for upscale Day spa and salon including: Aromatherapy Swedish massage, deep tissue and trigger point release, neuromuscular and myofascial release, Raindrop,

Hydrotherapy, Dead Sea salt exfoliation, wellness packages, body wraps and cellulite treatments

Pittsburgh Technical Institute Oakdale, PA

Adjunct Instructor for evening Massage Therapy Program

October, 2006 – April, 2007

School consultant for State/National Programmatic Compliance

Responsible for creating massage courses consistent with PA and Ohio regulations and providing instruction to students with multiple state residences; designer of course formats consistent with State licensing boards

Banner College/The Chubb Institute Arlington, VA

Director of Education

May, 2005 - May, 2006

TCI, Inc., /High Tech Institute

Presenter at In-Service Workshops

May, 2005 to March, 2006

Massage Therapy Clinical Supervisor

March to May 26, 2006

Massage Therapy Instructor

March to May 26, 2006

Western School of Health and Business Careers Monroeville, PA

Interim Associate Director of Education

April to May, 2005

Monroeville, PA

Advisor-Student Retention/Re-Entry

November, 2004-April, 2005

Monroeville, PA

Program Manager Massage Therapy

1/2003 - 11/2004

Monroeville, PA

Evening Adjunct Instructor Massage Program

11/2002-1/2003

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa Farmington, PA

Massage Therapist

June, 2003 – July, 2003

Provider of Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy and Raindrop treatments

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