Verena Pfleger
Pender Harbour,BC
Summary
Body Worker with 20 years + experience working with bodies in a variety of modalites both on massage table and off, who wishes to join a team that shares the passion for working in a positive, healthy and client centered environment. Has a warm, vibrant, healthy and nurturing attitude towards clients and fellow team members. A physically healthy and strong individual who will bring a wide range of healing massage/bodywork techniques, including Anma, Table Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Active Release Therapy and more. Has the willingness, energy and skills to improvise and take on alternate tasks that may be helpful to a variety of needs at a resort or destination experience. Loves working in the hospitality industry!
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Harbour Integrative Wellness
Self Employed
10.2009 - Current
- Integrated Bodywork / Massage, Private cliental base, Massage/Bodywork business insured through Lackner Mclennan .
- Provides customized movement/training sessions to aid in musculoskeletal rehabilitation pre/post surgery, spinal realignment and general strength and flexibility using the classical pilates equipment, free weights and resistance bands.
- Sports Nutrition consultation
- worked as a massage therapist in a spa setting at "The Painted Boat Spa" in Pender Harbour 2018- 2020, please see references.
Yoga Teacher; Self Employed
Yoga By The Sea/ YYOGA Premier Wellness Studios/Westcoast Hot Yoga/ Updog Studio
01.2009 - Current
- Hatha, Flow, Hot, Core, Yin, Restorative Yoga
Serving, Bartending, Catering
Numerous Establishments
01.1999 - Current
- Red Seal 1 Chef with WSET 1, Food and Beverage Operations Management
- Has worked in a variety of establishments and positions in the culinary industry from dishpit to chef
- Has assisted in managing work flow during catering weddings and large private functions
- Has worked with very high end cliental in the luxury yachting industry, as well as in the golf course setting
- Loves all aspects of the culinary/restaurant, hospitality industry.
Freelance Stewardess, Chef, Deckhand
Private Luxury Yachting
08.2004 - 02.2017
Front Desk Management / Client Relations / Sales & Marketing
Westcoast Hot Yoga
01.2009 - 03.2013
Sales Manager - Recruiting - Training
Ontario Energy Savings Corporation & Energy Savings BC
01.2000 - 01.2004
Education
Massage/Body Work
Anma, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage Trainings -
Vancouver, BC06.2012
Shiatsu
Vancouver School of Healing Arts
Vancouver, BC04.2019
Reiki Level 1 -
Lucinda Gray, Reiki Master
Roberts Creek, BC01.2017
Natural Movement And Classical Equipment Pilates
School of Natural Movement/Pilates 850 Hours
Vancouver01.2023
Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor -
Corey Holly Institute
Maderia Park, BC09.2019
Power Vinyasa Teacher Training - RYS 35 HOUR -
YYOGA
Whistler, BC01.2020
Anusara Yoga Method Teacher Training RYS 200 HOUR -
Chris Chavez
Burnaby, BC04.2011
Restorative Teacher Training - 50 HOUR -
Chris Manansala C/O Hali SchwartZ
Vancouver, BC03.2011
200 HR Hot Yoga Teacher Training -
YYOGA
Whistler, BC09.2009
Skills
Strong Knowledge of Biomechanics
Joint Mobilization Techniques
Deep Tissue, Swedish and Shaitsu
Active Release Techniques
Great Time Management
Clear Communication
Gentle Approach
Organization
Client Focused
Team Player
Sense of Humour
Languages
German
French
Italian
English
Hobbies and Interests
- Languages and People
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Health and Wellness
- Food and Wine
- Sailing
- Swimming and Free Diving
- Horticulture and Vegetable Gardening
- Cooking
- Travel
- Singing; Playing Guitar and Harmonica
References
Kaiyla Sebastion - Spa Manager - The Painted Boat Resort and Spa
(Reference for Massage Therapy during time at Spa, 2018 - 2020)
Phone: 306.591.1089
Email: ksebastian@uvic.ca
Elizabeth Petticrew - Current Private Clientel Base - Pender Harbour, BC
(Reference for Massage Therapy and Yoga/Pilates, 2018 - Present)
Phone: 604.443.1471
Email: elizabeth.petticrew@nbpcd.com
Timeline
Harbour Integrative Wellness
Self Employed
10.2009 - Current
Yoga Teacher; Self Employed
Yoga By The Sea/ YYOGA Premier Wellness Studios/Westcoast Hot Yoga/ Updog Studio
01.2009 - Current
Front Desk Management / Client Relations / Sales & Marketing
Westcoast Hot Yoga
01.2009 - 03.2013
Freelance Stewardess, Chef, Deckhand
Private Luxury Yachting
08.2004 - 02.2017
Sales Manager - Recruiting - Training
Ontario Energy Savings Corporation & Energy Savings BC
01.2000 - 01.2004
Serving, Bartending, Catering
Numerous Establishments
01.1999 - Current
Massage/Body Work
Anma, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage Trainings -
Shiatsu
Vancouver School of Healing Arts
Reiki Level 1 -
Lucinda Gray, Reiki Master
Natural Movement And Classical Equipment Pilates
School of Natural Movement/Pilates 850 Hours
Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor -
Corey Holly Institute
Power Vinyasa Teacher Training - RYS 35 HOUR -
YYOGA
Anusara Yoga Method Teacher Training RYS 200 HOUR -
Chris Chavez
Restorative Teacher Training - 50 HOUR -
Chris Manansala C/O Hali SchwartZ
200 HR Hot Yoga Teacher Training -
YYOGA
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