Darcy *****
Description
Objective: As a licensed massage therapist and yoga teacher, my major objective is to provide relaxation and make a difference in my clients’ health and well-being whether a horse or a human!
EDUCATION
Master Degree of Science Education/Technology Rhode Island College, Providence, RI 3.97 GPA 1999
Bachelor Degree of Science Journalism University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 3.40 GPA 1986
Associate Degree of Science Therapeutic Massage Community College of RI Newport, RI 3.90 GPA 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Equine Massage Therapist 2020-Present
Owner. Horse Massage performed throughout New England on active sport horses and retired ones. Treat for injuries, stress & anxiety.
Certified in Wilson-Meagher Method (Sports Massage), Masterson Method (energy techniques), and Equissage (general massage).
Stage Hands Massage Therapy, Inc. 2006-Present
Owner. Provide body working services for the performance industry worldwide. Developed a national network of body workers that
provide a variety of health care services to high profile clientele. Clients include American Idols, the Rockettes, USHER, Paul Simon, Rascal
Flatts, Tim McGraw, Mick Fleetwood, Steve Miller Band, and many more. A detailed list of clients is available at:
www.stagehandsmassage.com.
Waves of Healing Wellness Boutique 2006-Present
Owner. Voted “Best of Rhode Island for Massage Therapy” by Rhode Island Monthly Magazine. Specialize in a variety massage modalities
including, Deep Tissue, Sports, and Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy. Provide corporate/private yoga instruction, and personal training. Assess
clients’ fitness levels and needs, and then design an exercise program to help them achieve their goals for weight loss or improving athletic
performance. www.wavesofhealingwellness.com
Balsa Surf Camp, Mantanita, Ecuador & Twin River Surf Camp, Tenerife Spain 2019 & 2020
Yoga Instructor. Taught daily Vinyasa and Yin yoga classes with meditation. Provided massage therapy services, prepared vegetarian meals
and cleaned guest rooms.
Trade Winds Ranch, Oahu, HI & Blue Pacific Farm, Corralitos, CA 2014 & 2015
WWOOFER – Working farm/ranch. Performed a variety of farm duties. Fed and watered animals, and cleaned their living quarters. Cultivated,
weeded, and harvested produce from the gardens, and greenhouse plantings. Cleaned and prepared the guest cottages on the property for
occupancy. Dehydrated and canned produce. Cooked sauces, soups, and salsas. Prepared healthy vegetarian and raw food meals for the owner of
the farm being treated for brain cancer.
The Organic Garden Cafe January, 2013
Associate Chef Certification. Organic Raw Food Restaurant & Juice Bar. Soaked and sprouted nuts and seeds for gourmet raw food
recipes. Prepared soups, sauces, spreads, snacks, soups, and desserts. Used commercial kitchen equipment. Assisted head chef with dry goods
and inventory.
The Hands That Rock 2012-2019
Founder. Non-profit health organization promoting charitable fundraising for a variety of worthy humanitarian causes. Our mission’s
emphasis targets music education for youth, raising funds through our donation of massage therapy and body working services to the performing
arts and professional production industry, as well as to the general public.
Community College of Rhode Island & Bristol Community College 2012-2014
Sports massage instructor. Taught the goals and techniques of sports massage. Class emphasized the effects, and benefits of massage on
athletic performance. Students learned to recognize and respond to the signs and symptoms of hypothermia, hyperthermia, heat exhaustion,
and heat stroke.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS & HONORS
Equine Massage – Certified in Wilson-Meagher, Masterson and Equissage methods.
Yoga Fit – 200 hour yoga teacher certification.
Best of Rhode Island – Voted “Best Massage” by Rhode Island Monthly magazine.
Community College of Rhode Island – Graduated in 2005 with highest honors. Received awards for academic achievement, and a
clinical excellence award for my field work conducted at the Meeting Street School.
Reiki Practitioner – Certified third degree practitioner in USUI system of Reiki.
Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapist –A deep compression massage performed with the feet while holding onto overhead bars for
balance and support.
Thai Massage – A profoundly therapeutic and dynamic massage that combines stretches, muscle compression, and pressure
points.
Cupping Therapy -This ancient Chinese technique relieves local congestion and increases energy flow through the body.
Beneficial for chronic pain, anxiety, high blood pressure, headaches, fibromyalgia.
Personal Trainer – Certified fitness professional qualified to design individualized exercise programs. Educated in the principles
of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and exercise.
Aerobics Instructor – Certified group fitness instructor well versed in the current trends of group exercise. Trained to teach
safe, effective and fun classes with a variety of activities, to a variety of different student populations.
Spinning Instructor – Schwinn certified cycling instructor. Knowledgeable in cycling physiology and mechanics, proper technique,
the cycling pyramid, and class design.
Education
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Community College of Rhode Island2000/2003Associates in massage therapy
Experience
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Self Employed1999-presentMassage Therapist/Owner
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