Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Lisa Ferreira

Oakville,ON

Summary

Compassionate Registered Massage Therapist known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Possess specialized skills in deep tissue massage, sports injury recovery, and stress reduction techniques. Excel in active listening, empathy, and effective communication, ensuring clients receive personalized care tailored to specific needs and health goals using evidence-based practice and following all regulations and standards under the RHPA and CMTO guidelines.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Massage Therapist

Sole Proprietor
Oakville, Ontario
09.2002 - 11.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services including assessments, evaluations and progress notes.
  • Reviewed medical histories, consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding treatments.
  • Ensured compliance with professional standards, applicable laws and regulations related to the profession.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to assess client's needs.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment.

Registered Massage Therapist

NatureLife Health Centre
Oakville, Ontario
07.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed relationships with referring providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
  • Developed and implemented individualized massage therapy treatment plans for clients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services including assessments, evaluations and progress notes.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to assess client's needs.

Registered Massage Therapist

Oakville Naturopathic Centre
Oakville, Ontario
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Developed relationships with referring providers to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services including assessments, evaluations and progress notes.
  • Utilized modalities such as heat packs, ultrasound, paraffin baths and hydrotherapy in conjunction with manual therapy to treat patients' symptoms.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to assess client's needs.

Registered Massage Therapist

Hand and Stone
Oakville, Ontario
09.2015 - 07.2016
  • Developed and implemented individualized massage therapy treatment plans for clients.
  • Communicated effectively with team members about patient care plans and updates.
  • Utilized modalities such as heat packs, ultrasound, paraffin baths and hydrotherapy in conjunction with manual therapy to treat patients' symptoms.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to assess client's needs.
  • Maintained patient records, tracking rehabilitation goals and progress
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized work environment.

Education

Esthetics

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
06-1996

Aromatherapy Certificate

Holt School of Natural Healing
Etobicoke, ON
02-1996

Reflexology Certificate

Holt School of Natural Healing
Etobicoke, ON
04-1995

Massage Therapy

Canadian College of Massage And Hydrotherapy
Sutton, ON
06-1994

Skills

  • Manual therapy
  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Medical record keeping
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Hydrotherapy techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration with providers
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Client relationship management
  • Time management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Patient communication
  • Workplace safety
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Ethics and Boundaries Certifications
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Hot Stone Massage Certificate

Affiliations

  • Wife and mother of 2 children
  • Cat mom of 2
  • Love nature walks, bike-riding, cooking and baking
  • Love spending time with family

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Massage Therapist

Oakville Naturopathic Centre
03.2017 - 10.2017

Registered Massage Therapist

NatureLife Health Centre
07.2016 - 06.2019

Registered Massage Therapist

Hand and Stone
09.2015 - 07.2016

Registered Massage Therapist

Sole Proprietor
09.2002 - 11.2021

Esthetics

George Brown College

Aromatherapy Certificate

Holt School of Natural Healing

Reflexology Certificate

Holt School of Natural Healing

Massage Therapy

Canadian College of Massage And Hydrotherapy
Lisa Ferreira