Licensed Massage Therapist and Educator
Resume:
Charles Jeffery Parker, EdD, LMT
Elyria, Ohio 44035
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QUALIFICATIONS
I began practicing therapeutic massage and bodywork in 1993; my work-related experiences are in an out-patient physical therapy and sports medicine clinic, in chiropractic offices, a spa/salon, a fitness center as well as a small private practice. Also, teaching experience at massage therapy schools located in both Tennessee and Indiana and community colleges and proprietary schools in Northeast Indiana. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist in Tennessee and Ohio, Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, Certified Infant Massage Instructor; additionally, I have training in both Craniosacral and Myofascial therapy techniques. I served as a member of the 1996 Olympic Sports Medicine Team, past massage therapist for the United States Canoe Kayak Team, the Chattanooga Ballet, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Women's Soccer, and both Men’s and Women’s Track Teams, Lee University Sports Medicine Program, Sewanee University Sports Medicine Program, the Chattanooga Locomotion, the Fort Wayne Ballet, and the Fort Wayne Freedom. EDUCATION
National University of Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science Massage therapy: 2026 graduate Research: Pain Mediation with Topical Interventions Northcentral University
Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Teaching: 2020 Graduate Kappa Delta Pi – International Honor Society in Education Sigma Alpha Pi – The National Society of Leadership and Success Dissertation: A Correlational Study of Massage Therapy Education and Standardized Examination Scores
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training: 2011 Graduate Action Research: Raising the Success Rate of Anatomy & Physiology Trine University, founded as Tri-State University, Fort Wayne, Indiana Bachelor of Applied Management, 2009 Graduate: Magna Cum Laude, Omicron Psi Center for Vital Living School of Massage Therapy, Fort Wayne, Indiana Associate of Applied Science in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 2007 Graduate Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts, Chattanooga, Tennessee 1000-hour massage therapy program, 1994 Graduate
Charles Jeffery Parker, EdD, LMT
346 Penfield Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
October 29, 2024, to March 24, 2025: Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage, 18334-D East Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.
Position: Instructor
Primary Duties: Teach MAS100, MAS 101, MAS 102: Massage Theory & Practicum, BUS 100: Business Law, and ETH 100: Ethics
May 6, 2024, to June 16, 2024: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, 30044 Detroit Road, Unit 122, Westlake, Ohio 44145.
Position: Licensed Massage Therapist/Lead Therapist-Trainer Primary Duties: Provide massage services customized to meet the needs of cliental. Services include 50-, and 80-minute customized sessions, Hot Stone, Himalayan Salt Stone, and Cold Stone Facial Massage, Contract Stone, Cupping, Exfoliating and Paraffin Hand and Foot treatments, Aromatherapy and CBD Oil Infused massage treatments, Prenatal and Oncology massage sessions and Theragun
®
percussion therapy. Provide new hire
orientation and training, and additional skills-training as needed on request. August 22, 2022, to March 4, 2025: The Gibbons School of Massage Therapy & Integrated Medicine, 25901 Emery Road Suite 103, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128. Position: Head of Anatomy and Physiology Program/Instructor Primary Duties: Develop curriculum and teach Anatomy & Physiology: AP101, AP201, AP301,
& AP401, Massage Theory and Practical Application MT101, CPR, and Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) Review courses.
May 5, 2021, to Present: The Kneaded Touch – Amherst, 634 N. Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001.
Position: Licensed Massage Therapist
Primary Duties: Provide massage services customized to meet the needs of cliental. Services include customized massage and bodywork sessions, Hot Stone, Himalayan Salt Stone, and Cold Stone Facial Massage, Reflexology, Hand and Foot Paraffin treatments, Aromatherapy, Prenatal and Oncology massage sessions, and percussion therapy. October 2020 to May 2021: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, 17100 Royalton Road, Suite 4, Strongsville, OH 44136.
Position: Licensed Massage Therapist/Lead Therapist-Trainer Primary Duties: Provide massage services customized to meet the needs of cliental. Services include 50-, and 80-minute customized sessions, Hot Stone, Himalayan Salt Stone, and Cold Stone Facial Massage, Exfoliating and Paraffin Hand and Foot treatments, Aromatherapy and CBD Oil Infused massage treatments, Prenatal and Oncology massage sessions and Theragun
®
percussion therapy. Provide new hire orientation and training, and additional skills-training as needed on request. February 2020 to May 2021: Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, 19356 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116.
Position: Licensed Massage Therapist/Lead Therapist-Trainer Charles Jeffery Parker, EdD, LMT
346 Penfield Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
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Primary Duties: Provide massage services customized to meet the needs of cliental. Services include 50-, and 80-minute customized sessions, Hot Stone, Himalayan Salt Stone, and Cold Stone Facial Massage, Exfoliating and Paraffin Hand and Foot treatments, Aromatherapy and CBD Oil Infused massage treatments, Prenatal and Oncology massage sessions and Theragun
®
percussion therapy. Provide new hire orientation and training, and additional skills-training as needed on request. February 2020 to Present: Varsity Tutors.
Position: Tutor
Primary Duties: Provide tutor services to adults desiring to sit for the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination
®
(MBLEx
®
).
November 2018 to January 2020: Massage Envy-Avon, 35825 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011 Position: Licensed Massage Therapist
Primary Duties: Provide massage services customized to meet the needs of cliental. Services include 60-, 90-, and 120-minute customized sessions, Enhanced Muscle Therapy, AromaTherapy, Exfoliating Foot and Hand treatments, Hot Stone Massage, Total Body Stretch, and Rapid Tension Relief sessions.
September 2018 to December 2018: Industrial Capability Systems, 12165 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Position: Data Collections Specialist at MTC Truck Driving School Richfield, Ohio Primary Duties: Collect testing data for pre-hire assessments for US Xpress at MTC Truck Driving School. Assessments include lift and agility tests checking for proper ergonomics and body mechanics.
August 2015 to August 2018: Massage Envy-Hixson, 5591 TN-153 #132, Hixson, TN 37343 Position: Licensed Massage Therapist/Franchise Trainer Primary Duties: Provide massage services customized to meet the needs of cliental. Services include 60-, 90-, and 120-minute customized sessions, Enhanced Muscle Therapy, AromaTherapy, Exfoliating Foot treatment, Hot Stone Massage and Total Body Stretch sessions. Additional duties included: participation in interview process, provide new hire orientation and training, and provide additional skills-training as needed on request; also, a Certified Total Body Stretch Trainer.
June 2015 to August 2015: The Woodhouse Spa
Position: Lead Therapist/Licensed Massage Therapist Primary Duties: Provide massage therapy and body treatment services to meet the needs of cliental; services include a variety of 50-, 80-, and 110-minute massage sessions, hot stone massage, yoga massage as well as body scrubs, and body wraps. Also, participate with interviews, provide new hire orientation and training, and provide additional skills- training as needed on request.
May 2012 to June 2015: Massage Envy, 345 Frazier Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37405 Position: Lead Therapist/Licensed Massage Therapist Primary Duties: Coordinate activities and communications between upper management and therapists; provide massage services customized to meet the needs of cliental. Services Charles Jeffery Parker, EdD, LMT
346 Penfield Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
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include 60-, 90-, and 120-minute customized sessions, Deep Muscle Therapy, AromaTherapy, Sugar Foot Scrubs, and Hot Stone Massage sessions. May 2012 to June 2015: Industrial Capability Systems, P.O. Box 63, Varnell, GA 30756 Position: Data Collections Specialist
Primary Duties: Collect testing data for pre-hire assessments for various transportation companies. Assessments include lift tests and agility tests to check for heart rate and blood pressure variances.
August 2007 to May 2012: IVY Tech Community College, 3800 Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Position: Adjunct Faculty - Massage Therapy Program/Health Support Services Program Primary Duties: Instruct ‘Biomechanics’, ‘Sports Massage, Injuries & Hydrotherapy’, ‘Medical Terminology’ (ASAS 003, HLHS 100, and HLHS 101), ‘Health Care Support Certifications’, ‘Introduction to Health Careers’ and ‘Health and Wellness for Life’ classes as well as serve as a Mentor in the Mentoring Program. November 2011 to May 2012: Massage Envy, 1125 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Position: Certified Massage Therapist
Primary Duties: Provide massage techniques to meet the needs of cliental. September 2010 to December 2011: National College, 6131 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Position: Adjunct Faculty
Primary Duties: Instruct ‘Anatomy & Physiology’, ‘Medical Terminology’, ‘Health Care Ethics and Law’ classes and tutoring services.
May 2004 to August 2004: University Orthopedics, 979 East Third Street, Suite C-230, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Position: Clinical Assistant/Licensed Massage Therapist Primary Duties: Assist physicians in obtaining patient histories, remove sutures and staples at post-op visits, apply and remove casts, provide therapeutic massage techniques, Neuromuscular therapy, and Myofascial release techniques for in-house Physical Therapy department.
August 2002 to May 2004: Eclipse Spa Salon, 810 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402 Position: Licensed Massage Therapist
Primary Duties: Provide relaxation massage to cliental. February 2003 to June 2003: Chattanooga Massage Institute, 6401 Hixson Pike, Suite D2, Hixson, TN 37343
Position: Instructor
Primary Duties: Teach massage therapy techniques and modalities. Charles Jeffery Parker, EdD, LMT
346 Penfield Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
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My teaching experience includes:
The American Red Cross (May 1998 – 2012; 2022-2024): Instructor trainer – Community First Aid and Safety, Sports Safety Training, Blood Borne Pathogens, Family Caregiving, and Pet First Aid. Recipient of the 1999 Caring Samaritan Award from the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Chapter; and the 2006 Health & Safety Volunteer of the Year from the American Red Cross Chapter of Northeast Indiana. Tennessee Institute of Healing Arts, Chattanooga, TN (April - May 1998): Sports Massage, and CPR & First Aid
Natural Touch Institute, East Ridge, TN (September 1998 - April 1999): Sports massage, CPR & First Aid, Deep Tissue Massage, and Anatomy & Physiology Alpha School of Massage, Chattanooga, TN (May 1999 – March 2002): Massage History & Theory, Professional Ethics, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Documentation, State Licensure (TN & FL), Side-lying Massage, On-site Massage, Hydrotherapy, Myofascial Release, Oriental Therapy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, CPR & First Aid, Neuromuscular Therapy, Nutrition, Pathology, Sports Massage, Stretching, Maternity Massage, Infant Massage, Craniosacral Technique, Anatomy & Physiology, and Student Clinic supervisor Chattanooga Massage Institute, Hixson, TN (February – July 2003): Massage History & Theory, Professional Ethics, Documentation, Fundamentals of Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Side-lying Massage, On-site Massage, Hydrotherapy, Myofascial Release, Oriental Therapy, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, CPR & First Aid, Neuromuscular Therapy, Maternity Massage, Infant Massage, and Craniosacral Technique
Center for Vital Living School of Massage Therapy, Fort Wayne, IN (April 2006 – April 2007): Qigong, Fundamentals of Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hydrotherapy, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics & Advanced Assessment
IPFW (Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (May 2006 – October 2009): Learn to Juggle
IVY Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN (August 2007 - May 2012): Biomechanics, Sports Massage, Injuries & Hydrotherapy, Medical Terminology (ASAS 003, HLHS 100, and HLHS 101), Health Care Support Certifications, Introduction to Health Careers, and Health and Wellness for Life classes as well as serve as a Mentor in the Mentoring Program
MedTech College, Fort Wayne, IN (October 2008 – May 2012): Physical Therapy Aide and Health Care Ethics and Law classes
National College, Fort Wayne, IN (March 2011 – May 2012): Certified Allied Health Instructor Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Health Care Ethics and Law classes and tutoring
Charles Jeffery Parker, EdD, LMT
346 Penfield Avenue
Elyria, Ohio 44035
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National Safety Council (2011 – 2019): Certified CPR and First Aid Instructor - Bloodborne
& Airborne Pathogens, CPR & AED, First Aid, and Emergency Preparedness Lorain County Community College (August 28,2023, to December 2023): Teach BIOG 115: Body Structure and Function.
Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage (October 29, 2024, to March 24, 2025): Teach MAS100, MAS 101: Massage Theory & Practicum, BUS 100: Business Law, and ETH 100: Ethics The Gibbons School of Massage Therapy & Integrated Medicine (August 22, 2022, to March 4, 2025): Head of Anatomy and Physiology Program/Instructor, Develop curriculum and teach Anatomy & Physiology: AP101, AP201, AP301, & AP401, Massage Theory and Practical Application MT101, MBLEx Review, and CPR In addition, I have guest lectured or worked as an instructor at the following: Motlow Community College, Tullahoma, TN: Self Defense Through Hapkido Hamilton Branch YMCA, Chattanooga, TN: Self-Defense Through Hapkido University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN: Massage Fundamentals – Physical Therapy and Athletic Training programs
North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA: Massage Fundamentals – Athletic Training program
Lee University, Cleveland, TN: Massage Fundamentals – Athletic Training program The Academy of Fort Wayne Ballet, Fort Wayne, IN: Kinesiology Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne (IPFW), Fort Wayne, IN: Learn to Juggle – A Personal Enrichment class.
Ballet Arts, Jackson TN: Juggling skills
A Better You Day Spa, Chattanooga, TN: Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, and Pre-Natal Massage, Deep Tissue Massage: Technique Over Force – An 8-hour NCBTMB approved continuing education course.
Chattanooga State Community College, Chattanooga, TN: Sports Massage Scenic City Velo Elite Road Team Camp: Self-Techniques and Benefits of Professional Massage
Chattanooga Ballet, Chattanooga, TN: Movement Studies Massage Envy – Chattanooga: Deep Tissue Massage: Technique Over Force – An 8-hour NCBTMB approved continuing education course.
Massage Institute of Cleveland, Cleveland, TN: Deep Tissue Massage: Technique Over Force – An 8-hour NCBTMB approved continuing education course.
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