My name is Ben and I am a certified massage therapist (CMT 92420). I have graduated from a comprehensive massage program that covers multiple massage modalities, anatomy, kinesiology, and the many systems of the body. After graduating from that course I got certified in another massage modality, Lomi Lomi, and then began training for my esthetician license which I now have LE (z159546). That course allowed me to become proficient in face massage and knowledge of the skin and skin conditions. I like practicing and performing the many services offered and those to come. I am currently enrolled in an advanced neurological and muscular massage program specific to pain management as well as injuries from physical activity and daily living. After that course I plan to attend a nutrition consultant course to further my education in health and wellness and will have the ability to offer advice on how to treat conditions through diet not just massage and facials.
A little about my background, I grew up doing construction and playing baseball. A few years after high school I joined the military and taught survival skills. The idea to become a massage therapist happened when I was in the military. I guess there was an unconscious overlap with survival training and holistic medicine. I didn’t pursue it then and wouldn’t have had the time to if I really wanted it then. When I got out of the military I went back to construction and spent a lot of time in the gym. I began getting massages to relieve physical tension from my workouts and from working construction. I found that a gentle relaxing massage can ease that physical tension as much as a lot of pressure and force. I think frequency brings better outcomes than intensity. Getting routine massages got me thinking about becoming a massage therapist again so I actually pursued it this time.
As I was going through massage school I began making body butters to be my massage emollient. I brought them into class and one of my teachers mentioned esthetics. I looked it up and saw some really cool face massage videos. I decided to give it a try and liked it as well. I learned a lot about product ingredients and face massage as well as various skin conditions. Me personally, I like offering a facial that is enjoyed and produces a smile before you have had the chance to look in a mirror to see the results. I think face massage brings just as good of results as products alone and that they work together to bring even better results.
Because I am currently attending an advanced massage course, I am unable to open up M-F until the afternoon. I understand that those earlier weekday hours may be all you have available in your schedule and I am currently searching for an employee in order to offer services during those hours.