Clara Neelands
Somerville, MA *2145
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Objective:
Through massage, to compliment health and wellness in a clinically focused practice by using therapeutic techniques to manipulate soft tissue structures.
Education:
Diploma in Massage Therapy from Cortiva Institute January 2011
Psychology and Neurology studies at Umass Boston Sept. 05-Jun. 09
Massage Related Experience:
750 hour massage therapy program April-Dec. 2010
-Trained in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy, Chair massage, -Sports massage and Special Populations
-Strong science foundation with focus in Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology relating to Massage
-Additional coursework in Professional Ethics, Business Practices, and Research
-60 hours of hands-on Student Clinic experience
Assisted in Soft Tissue workshop for PT students at URI Oct. 13, 2010
Volunteered and assisted Cortiva Institute-Boston's President in one-on-one hands-on training of soft tissue work with PT students. Instructed on Swedish and deep tissue technique, body mechanics, and draping.
PCA for Quadropalegic Fall 2010-present
-Transfer client from wheelchair to bed 3 nights a week
-Range of Motion and passive stretching of limbs
-Adjusting body with no motor control into side-lying position for sleeping
References:
Susan Coffey- LMT Instructor
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Jeff Forrest- LMT Instructor
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John Kelly- PCA boss
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