Helen Nowakowski
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Professional holistic health practitioner with background in reflexology, bringing valuable experience in enhancing client well-being through specialized techniques. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in client assessment and therapeutic interventions.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
07.2023 - Current
- Trained in Cold Stone Massage
- Hard worker
- Trained in Salt Stone Massage
Registered Reflexologist & Massage Practitioner
Ezcape Spa & Wellness
10.2021 - Current
- Passionate
- Problem solving skills
- Strong Assessment skills
School Crossing Guard
Ottawa Safety Council
03.2021 - Current
- Trained crossing guard
- Dependable
- Maintain current job requirements such as traffic safety, child safety
Registered Reflexologist
Tow2heelReflexology
03.2020 - Current
- Owner and practitioner
- Experience in self-employment and contract work
- Client care and awareness
Reflexologist and Massage Practitioner
York Street Spa
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Offered several modalities such as Aromatherapy, Hot Stone, Couples Massage
- Team Oriented
- Professional
Registered Reflexologist & Body Work Practitioner
Pure Holistic
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Spa experience
- Can work alone
- Caring and welcoming
Registered Reflexologist & Body Work Practitioner
Matnik Spa Therapy
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Skilled Reflexologist
- Flexible
- Trained Massage practitioner
Certified Reflexologist
Massage Addict
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Knowledgeable
- Keep current with latest skills & requirements
- Great listening skills
Retired Member of the Canadian Armed Forces
Department of National Defence
09.1985 - 07.2005
Military Training
Office Administration
Project Management Administrative Assistant
Operations Requirements and Administration Support
RMS Clerk (administration and finance)
Education
Indie Head Massage -
Aliphatic Ambrosia School of Natural Therapies
Windson, ON 04.2021 - 04.2022
Massage Therapy Diploma -
Trillium College- Ottawa Campus
Ottawa, ON 09.2016 - 10.2017
Diploma in Indian Head Massage -
Centre of Excellence
London, UK 09.2017 - 10.2017
Natural Health Practitioner -
International Academy of Applied Health
Ottawa, ON 09.2000 - 06.2009
Community Worker Diploma and Rehabilitation Worker Diploma -
Humber Polytechnic
Toronto, ON 09.1980 - 06.1984
Acupuncture Practitioner - Acupuncture
TriOS College Business Technology Healthcare- Ottawa Campus
Ottawa, ON 03.2025 - 06.2026
Hand Reflexology
Reflex Sante
Cumberland, ON 04.2021 - 04.2022
Foot Reflexology
Reflexology Association of Canada
Ottawa, ON 04.2012 - 04.2013
Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage (RLD)
Sally Kay RLD
CO, UK 05.2022 - 05.2022
Skills
- Superior organizational skills
- Strong self-starter and highly independent worker
- Superior problem-solving skills
- Strong planning abilities
- Very conscientious, diligent and reliable worker
- Highly adaptable to changing situations
- Highly motivated worker
- Dynamic innovative and industrious team player
- Honours- Natural Health Practitioner Diploma
- Massage Therapy Diploma
- Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist
- Indie Head Massage Practitioner
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Reflexology Association of Canadian
- Member in Good standing as RCRT (Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist)
- 1 Apr 2013 - present
- Canadian Centre of Indian Head Practitioners
- Member since 2023
Certification
- Reflex Sante
- Cumberland ON
- April 2021 – April 2022
- Hand Reflexology
- Certificate in Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage (RLD)
- Sally Kay, UK
- May 2022
- Foot Reflexology Certification
- Reflexology Association of Canada
- 1 April 2013
Future Acupuncturist
Presently going to school in Ottawa, ON studying Acupuncture. Will graduate in Jun 2026 with a diploma as Acupuncture Practitioner
Timeline
Acupuncture Practitioner - Acupuncture
TriOS College Business Technology Healthcare- Ottawa Campus
03.2025 - 06.2026
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa
07.2023 - Current
Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage (RLD)
Sally Kay RLD
05.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Reflexologist & Massage Practitioner
Ezcape Spa & Wellness
10.2021 - Current
Reflexologist and Massage Practitioner
York Street Spa
10.2021 - 11.2022
Indie Head Massage -
Aliphatic Ambrosia School of Natural Therapies
04.2021 - 04.2022
Hand Reflexology
Reflex Sante
04.2021 - 04.2022
School Crossing Guard
Ottawa Safety Council
03.2021 - Current
Registered Reflexologist & Body Work Practitioner
Pure Holistic
09.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Reflexologist & Body Work Practitioner
Matnik Spa Therapy
07.2020 - 10.2021
Registered Reflexologist
Tow2heelReflexology
03.2020 - Current
Certified Reflexologist
Massage Addict
09.2017 - 07.2020
Diploma in Indian Head Massage -
Centre of Excellence
09.2017 - 10.2017
Massage Therapy Diploma -
Trillium College- Ottawa Campus
09.2016 - 10.2017
Foot Reflexology
Reflexology Association of Canada
04.2012 - 04.2013
Natural Health Practitioner -
International Academy of Applied Health
09.2000 - 06.2009
Retired Member of the Canadian Armed Forces
Department of National Defence
09.1985 - 07.2005
Community Worker Diploma and Rehabilitation Worker Diploma -
Humber Polytechnic
09.1980 - 06.1984
Honours 2009 Natural Health Practitioner
2017: Honors Distinction - Indian Head Massage - Centre of Excellence (UK) - Maintain high academic grade average during program
2009 : Honors Natural Health Practitioner - International Academy of Applied Health - Maintain a high level of academic standards and obtain several certifications such as Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Reflexology, Shiatsu
1984 : Honors Distinction - Rehabilitation Worker Diploma - Humber Polytechnic -Maintain high academic grade average during program