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Natasha Zittin

West Hollywood

Summary

Dedicated Massage Therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in deep tissue, Swedish, and Reiki. Registered Nurse for 15 years working in various settings such as psychiatric, med/surg, post surgical, travel nursing, addiction/rehab, skilled nursing, long term care, inpatient rehabilitation, and case management. I combine the holistic knowledge of massage and energy medicine with allopathic experience as a nurse. Skilled in tailoring treatments to individual needs, providing therapeutic relief, and promoting holistic wellness. I am passionate about helping clients overcome pain, improved mobility, working to release emotional and physical trauma in the body through somatic techniques, and enhance overall well-being.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Massage Therapist

Self Employed
01.2003 - 04.2024
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
  • Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
  • Mobile Massage Therapist
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers, and Reiki treatment
  • Fostered a positive and calming atmosphere in the treatment room, allowing clients to feel comfortable and at ease during their sessions.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Blue Giraffe
04.2013 - 06.2014

Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Reiki, Sugar Scrub, Shiatsu, body wraps, polarity therapy, acupressure, myofascial release therapy

Licensed Massage Therapist

Massage Envy
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Provided treatment for medical conditions and injuries through therapeutic massage.
  • Administered Swedish, deep tissue techniques.
  • Assessed clients carefully to determine massage needs and potential problems due to individual physical conditions.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage and recommended home care techniques.
  • Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
  • Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.

Massage Therapist

Finlandia Spa
04.2003 - 04.2004
  • Utilized deep tissue, Swedish and myofascial massage therapy techniques to provide options to customers.
  • Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.
  • Addressed specific client concerns through targeted therapeutic massage interventions.
  • Performed detailed assessments to identify areas of tension or discomfort, leading to more effective treatments.

Education

Master of Arts - MFA in Screenwriting

University of North Carolina School of The Arts
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

OHSU
Portland, OR
12.2010

Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)

Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR.
06.2009

Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy

Ashland Massage Institute
Ashland, OR
06.2002

Skills

  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Swedish Massage
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Stress Relief Massage
  • Body Treatments
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Social skills
  • Range of Motion Improvement
  • Continuing education
  • Massage Therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Self-Care Practices
  • Hydrotherapy Techniques
  • Reflective listening
  • Body Mechanics
  • Customer Consultation
  • Relationship building and management
  • Physical Strength
  • Shiatsu Technique
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Massage Techniques
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Effective Communications
  • Chair Massage
  • Muscle and Body Assessment

Certification

  • CMT - Certified Massage Therapist: #95211
  • LMT - Licensed Massage Therapist:

* Oregon Board of Massage Therapy: Lic.# 9779

(Previously licensed fromn 2003-2023)

Timeline

Licensed Massage Therapist

Blue Giraffe
04.2013 - 06.2014

Licensed Massage Therapist

Massage Envy
06.2011 - 06.2013

Massage Therapist

Finlandia Spa
04.2003 - 04.2004

Massage Therapist

Self Employed
01.2003 - 04.2024

Master of Arts - MFA in Screenwriting

University of North Carolina School of The Arts

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)

OHSU

Associate of Science - Nursing (ADN)

Mt. Hood Community College

Licensed Massage Therapist - Massage Therapy

Ashland Massage Institute
Natasha Zittin