Resume

Anatomy Trains
ATSI Certification Nov 2024- Present

Education

Cortiva Institute Massage Therapy School
720 hr. Professional Massage Therapy Program Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

The Theological School at Drew University
Masters of Divinity Aug 2013 - May 2016

Friends University
B.A. in Religion & Philosophy Aug 2008 - May 2012

Additional Education

The Mindfulness Center at Brown University
-MBSR 1 - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Spring 2021)
-MBSR 2- Expanding Mindful Practice around Ecology and Mind-Body Health (Fall 2021)

Massage Therapy Continuing Education Units (TOTAL 232.5 CEUs)
-Foundations of Cupping (8 CEUs) with Jim Earley (Fall 2021)
-Self-Care for your Wrist and Upper Body (1 CEU) with Sunny Klaber (Summer 2022)
-Balancing Shoulders (1.5 CEUs) With Tom Myers (Fall 2022)
-Introduction to Lymphatic Drainage (1 CEU) with Nicola McGill (Fall 2022)
-Lymphatic System: An Essential Guide to an Underrated System (1 CEU) with Ruth Werner, Megan Belanger (Fall 2022)
-Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Basic Techniques for the Neck and Face (1 CEU) with Nicola McGill (Fall 2022)
-Easing Pregnancy Pain: Three Ways to Help the Most Common Prenatal Complaints (1 CEU) with Carole Osborne, Michele Kolakowski, David Lobenstine (Fall 2022)
-Touching Trauma (1 CEU) with Chris Smith, Cindy Williams, Kristin Coverly (Fall 2022)
-Anatomy Trains: in Structure & Function (21 CEU’s) with Deb Dower (Spring 2023)
-Ethics: A Guide to Ethics in Massage & Bodywork (2 CEU’s) with ABMP (Winter 2023)
-A Functional Approach to Stretching and ROM (1 CEU) with David Gonzalez (Spring 2024)
-Full Body Stretch (4 CEU’s) with Abigail Williams (Spring 2024)
-BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 1: Introduction (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 2: Superficial Front Line(1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 3: Superficial Back Line (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 4: The Lateral Line (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 5: The Spiral Line (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 6: The Arm Lines (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-BodyReading the Myofascial Meridians 7: Deep Front Line (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-Science of Bodywork: Unfolding Evolution Series - What Shapes Us (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-Science of Bodywork: Unfolding Evolution Series - Concepts in Somatic Evolution (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-Science of Bodywork: Unfolding Evolution Series - The Vertebrate Body (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-Science of Bodywork: Unfolding Evolution Series - Social Evolution (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2024)
-ATSI Structural Foundations - Arches and Legs (21 CEU) with Meredith Stephens (Spring 2024)
-ATSI Structural Foundations - Fan of the Hip (18 CEU) with Meredith Stephens (Spring 2024)
-ATSI Structural Foundations - Abdomen, Chest and Breath (18 CEU) with Meredith Stephens (Summer 2024)
-ATSI Structural Foundations - Tensegrity Spine (14 CEU) with Meredith Stephens (Summer 2024)
-ATSI Structural Foundations - Shoulders and Arms (14 CEU) with Meredith Stephens (Fall 2024)
-ATSI Structural Foundations - Head, Neck and Jaw (14 CEU) with Meredith Stephens (Fall 2024)
-Maintaining Sexual Ethics (1 CEU) with Anne Williams (Fall 2024)
-ATSI Structural Strategy - The 3 Session Series (70 CEU) with Michael Watson & Cristy Harper (Winter 2025)
Embryology of Fascia 1: Three Holistic Communicating Systems (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)
Embryology of Fascia 2: New Science of the Body (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)
Embryology of Fascia 3: Fascia 101 (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)
Embryology of Fascia 4: Fascia Advanced (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)
Embryology of Fascia 5: Embryology of Inheritance (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)
Embryology of Fascia 6: Embryology of Fascia (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)
Somato-Emotional Release- Stress, Distress, & Eustress (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)
Somato-Emotional Release - The Physiology of Emotional Release (1 CEU) with Tom Myers (Spring 2026)

American Heart Association
-Basic Life Support CPR/AED (Winter 2021)

Work Experience

Lotus Professional College
Massage and Bodywork Instructor (Aug 2024 - Dec 2025)

  • In my time, I taught 50+ students in basic massage modalities, Anatomy and Physiology, Business, and Ethics.

Awaken Spa
Massage Therapist and Bodywork Practitioner (Jan. 2023 - Present)

  • I work four days a week, serving the Greater Richmond Area. I offer a variety of massage and bodywork techniques, including myofascial release, Swedish, trigger point, and deep tissue.

Parker Loesch, LLC
Massage Therapist and Bodywork Practitioner (Aug. 2022 - Present)

  • Aug 2022 - Dec 2024 Iworked 3-4 days serving the Short Pump area, a Richmond, VA suburb, and the Hilton Hotel guests. I offer a variety of massage and bodywork techniques, including myofascial release, Swedish, trigger point, and deep tissue.

  • Jan 2025 - Present I moved to a new location, working primarily in Myofascial and Structural Bodywork.

Anatomica Massage Studio
Massage Therapist and Bodywork Practitioner (Aug. 2022 - Jan. 2023)

  • I worked four days a week serving the Greater Richmond Area. I offer a variety of massage and bodywork techniques, including myofascial release, Swedish, trigger point, and deep tissue.

The Spa at Cortiva Institute
Student Massage Therapist (Oct. 2021 - May 2022)

  • I worked twice weekly in the clinic, where I was a highly requested therapist with many regular clients. In this role, I conducted pre-interviews and assessments and used myofascial release, Swedish, trigger point, and deep-tissue techniques.

Lancaster Theological Seminary
Admissions Associate (June 2018 - Oct. 2022)

  • I created and executed an admissions strategic plan, supervised employees, oversaw office workflow, and managed social media and outreach utilizing CRM systems, Constant Contact, and Hootsuite. Additionally, I planned and implemented programs for prospective students, cultivated partnerships with schools, conferences, and denominations, generated weekly reports, and supported senior leadership and the Board.

Interim Director of Admissions & Financial Aid (June 2020 - Sept. 2020)

  • I managed and reviewed prospective student applications and offered admission and scholarship packets to qualified candidates. Additionally, I fostered new and strengthened existing partnerships, co-created a department-wide Communications Plan, and developed a five-year Strategic Plan for Admissions and Financial Aid.

The Theological School at Drew University
Theological Admissions Student Representative (May 2013 - Aug. 2016)

  • I processed prospective student applications and managed communications with prospective Master's and Ph.D. students. I scheduled and coordinated campus visits and attended nationwide Admission-related events each year.

United Methodist Church in Madison, NJ
Small Group Facilitator (Aug. 2016 - May 2017)

  • I collaborated in the planning and implementation of weekly gatherings and other community programs. I also aided in administration and fundraising and honed my public speaking and communication skills.

United Methodist Church In Green Village, NJ
Assistant Pastor (Aug. 2014 - May 2015)

  • I preached monthly and developed programs. I also developed a social justice-focused curriculum for youth and young adults and visited older adults and hospitalized patients.

USD250 Franklin Elementary School Para-Educator
Para-Educator (Aug. 2012 - May 2013)

  • I gave direct service in an elementary autism classroom. I also oversaw each student's Individualized Education Program and assisted them in meeting their educational goals.