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Lori Smoke

Guelph,ON

Summary

Attentive Certified Massage Therapist with 12 years of experience implementing myriad approaches to physical and mental restoration.

I have specialized in sports therapy working with the running community and competitive athletes within Guelph.

I am organized and experienced in performing basic administrative procedures. I have a friendly personality directed at building positive rapport and long-lasting relationships with clients and students. I have good communication skills with colleagues and clients, work well under pressure and am adaptable. I am able to juggle projects with competing priorities while staying optimistic.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Massage Therapist

Self Employed
12.2012 - Current
  • Improved client satisfaction by delivering customized massage therapy sessions tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced treatment outcomes by incorporating various massage techniques and modalities, such as deep tissue, Swedish, and sports massage.
  • Increased client retention through consistent high-quality service and effective communication with clients regarding their wellness goals.
  • Promoted health and wellbeing by educating clients on the benefits of regular massage therapy and providing self-care recommendations.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans for athletes seeking performance enhancement or recovery support after intense training sessions or competitions.
  • Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.

Registered Massage Therapist

Speedriver Physiotherapy
02.2013 - 06.2016
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue and sports massage techniques.
  • Worked with clients to ascertain medical history, potential issues, and areas needing support.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
  • Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
  • Work along side Physiotherapist, co-treat patients and design long term plan of care treatments.

Aviation Ground School Teacher/ Flight Instructor

Aviation International
01.2000 - 05.2003
  • Collaborated with teachers and students to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress to teach theoretical knowledge of aircraft operations.
  • Teach procedures, aircraft systems,flight planning, weather, navigation, instrumentation, maintained and emergency procedures.
  • Teaching how to manage complex navigation systems to ensure accurate routing and adherence to designated flight corridors.
  • Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address individual needs.
  • Implemented innovative instructional methods such as flipped classrooms and blended learning approaches, enhancing student understanding of complex material.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, workshops, and relevant training sessions, ensuring the most current practices were utilized in the classroom setting.
  • Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.

Education

Aviation Degree - Commercial Aviation

Aviation International
Guelph, ON

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Fine Arts

Wilfred Laurier University
Waterloo, ON

Certified Yoga Instructor - Yoga

Maha Pura School of Yoga
Guelph, ON

Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Training

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON

Horticulture Diploma - Horticulture

University of Guelph, ON, CA
Guelph, ON
05.2024

Honours Diploma of Massage Therapy - Registered Massage Therapy

Canadian College of Massage School & Hydrotherapy
Cambridge, ON
12.2012

Telecommunications Degree - Telecommunications

Humber College
Toronto, ON
09.2002

Skills

  • Sports Massage
  • Range of Motion Improvement
  • Prenatal Massage
  • Trigger Point Massage
  • Myofascial Release
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Postural Assessment
  • Deep Tissue Massage

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Massage Therapist

Speedriver Physiotherapy
02.2013 - 06.2016

Registered Massage Therapist

Self Employed
12.2012 - Current

Aviation Ground School Teacher/ Flight Instructor

Aviation International
01.2000 - 05.2003

Aviation Degree - Commercial Aviation

Aviation International

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Fine Arts

Wilfred Laurier University

Certified Yoga Instructor - Yoga

Maha Pura School of Yoga

Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Training

University of Guelph

Horticulture Diploma - Horticulture

University of Guelph, ON, CA

Honours Diploma of Massage Therapy - Registered Massage Therapy

Canadian College of Massage School & Hydrotherapy

Telecommunications Degree - Telecommunications

Humber College
Lori Smoke