Michele Apgar
Licensed Massage Therapist
Ormond Beach,Fl.
Personal Statement
I am a Friendly, loyal and dedicated to advancing holistic health and wellness through a mutually
trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship. Energized by the challenge of learning new skills
and reaching higher levels of personal and professional success. I hold high personal standards
for producing quality work. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while giving my
best to an employer.
Work Experience
September2018-present
Massages By Michele, Ormond Beach –LMT/Owner
● Managing and running all daily operations for a small business.
● Scheduling clients
● Establish massage in new location (referrals & networking)
● Building strong therapeutic relationships with clients.
● Taking care of finacial details related to running a business
● Meeting ethical standards in the areas of boundaries and confidentiality.
● Continuously adding new and updated techniques and modalities to
assist clients.
September 2012 – January 2019
Kneading Touch Massage & Holistic Care, Daytona Beach- LMT/ Business Owner
● Hold full responsibility for day to day business operations and general accounting.
● Established long-term client relationships that increased business and developed
additional opportunities through referrals and networking.
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● Consult with clients to determine massage needs and special requests.
● Perform wide range of massage therapy techniques.
● Recommended additional techniques such as stretches that clients can perform at home
as well as stress management techniques.
February 2008 -May 2011
Veranda Pampering Salon, Ormond Beach, - LMT / Skin Care Specialist
● Provided safe, appropriate and effective massage techniques and maintained client
confidentiality and sensitivity to age and gender related issues during all client
interactions.
● Assessed the needs of each customer individually and selected the appropriate treatment
and designed specific sessions based on clients those needs.
● Maintained complete knowledge of and comply with all massage policies, procedures,
and standards.
● Maintained professionalism and cleanliness of therapy rooms and common areas.
Nov. 2005 - April 2008
Outback Steakhouse, Daytona Beach - Administrator/ Server
● Responsible for the operation and management of store
● Completed cash, check, credit card, and gift card reports for deposits.
● Worked with various distributors to order inventory and office supplies
● Handled all schedule, insurance, and personal issues for employee
Education/ Certification
March 2007-November 2007
International Academy, Daytona Beach - Massage Therapy and Skincare
Completed 600 hr. Professional program core training: Western massage using Swedish, deep
tissue massage, myofascial release, massage therapy, stones, and sports massage.
Supplemental training : Joint mobilization- Dynamic soft tissue manipulation, energy work,
reflexology, pregnancy massage, aromatherapy. Also completed 310 hr. Professional program in
Skin Care with skin analysis and specialty facials.
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References (professional & personal) and list of all modalities and specialties upon
request
Speciality Certifications
Cupping Therapy
Ancient format of alternative medicine in which therapist puts special cups on the skin for
benefits of inflammation, reduction in pain, blood flow, relaxation and we’ll being. This modality
is considered a deep tissue massage.
MPS Ultimate Pain Therapy/ Acumed Medical Ltd.
Designed to treat chronic and acute soft tissue pain and scars and adhesions by applying
concentrated micro current impulses to trigger, motor and acupuncture points, providing quick
and effective pain relief for a long list of medical conditions.
Result Based Therapy for Head, Neck and Shoulder Pain
Neuromuscular, soft tissue and deep tissue techniques for relief of acute and chronic pain of the
upper extremities including thoracic outlet syndrome, frozen shoulder, migraine, whiplash, TMJ
and common sports injuries.
Indian Head, Face and Foot Massage
Massage techniques to the head, face and foot to relieve stress and strain from the body and
mind. With the use of Ayurveda oils. Specifically targeted for headaches, and deep relaxation.
Doterra Wellness Advocate/ AromaTouch Technique
Using Medicinal Pure Essential Oils Aroma touch technique is a clinical approach to applying
essential oils along energy meridians and visceral contact points of the back and feet to help
balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of the body.
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Healing and Energy work/ Usui Reiki Level 1 and Healing Touch Level 1 & 2