Melissa Howard Strautman, AOS, LMT
Office: MassageFIX, 941 Lehman Ave., Ste. 102, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Cell: 1-270-792-4735, Office: 1-270-904-3474
E-mail: [email protected]
Education
1988-89, Liberal Arts Major, Martin Methodist College, Pulaski, TN
1990-92, Education Major, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
1997-99, Associates of Occupational Science-Massage Therapy, New York College of Wholistic Health Education
and Research, Syossett, New York, http://www.nycollege.edu (aka NY College of Health Professions)
Positions Held
Nov. 2012 - Current - MassageFIX & MassageFIX Better Business Academy http://www.massageFIX.net
Owner/Operator, Licensed Massage Therapist
941 Lehman Ave., Ste. 102, Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 904-3474
Specializing in: LMT Business Mentoring for Explosive Growth and Solid Retention on a Shoe-string
Budget, Relaxation and Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage, Medical/Sports Massage, Metamorphic Hot
Stone Therapy, 4-Handed, Pre-Natal Massage & Lymphatic Body Cleanse Massage
Client base: 750 active (2-4 therapists), 2 week wait list
Sept. 2011-Nov. 2012 - Swiss Spirit Massage http://swiss-spiritmassage.com/default.htm
Licensed Massage Therapist
Direct Supervisor: Marlen Cundiff, LMT
10323 Cross Creek Blvd., Suite B, Tampa, FL, 33647, (813)325-1296
Specializing in: Swedish Relaxation and Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage, Medical/Sports Massage,
Metamorphic Hot Stone Therapy, Pre-Natal Massage & Lomi Lomi, Lymphatic Body Cleanse Massage
Client base: 50 active, average 12 per week
2004-2011 - New York Massage Company, LLC
Owner/Operator, Licensed Massage Therapist
1945 Scottsville Rd., Suite C-4, Bowling Green, KY 42104, (270)792-4735
Specializing in: Swedish Relaxation and Therapeutic/Deep Tissue Massage, Medical/Sports Massage, 4Handed Massage, Amma (Korean/TCM) Therapy™, Metamorphic Hot Stone Therapy, Pre-Natal
Massage, Restorative Spa Treatments and Lypossage™
Client base: 450 active, average 30-32 per week, 9 out of 10 rebook rate with 4-6 week wait list
2003-2005 - Natural Health Institute (aka Genesis Career College) http://www.genesiscareer.edu/bowling-green-ky/
Massage Therapy Instructor
Direct Supervisor: Christie Tavelin-Phillips
209 10th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203, (615) 242-6811
1711 Destiny Pl. Suite 102, Bowling Green, KY 42104, (270) 783-8001
Classes Developed and Taught: Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Ethics, Fundamentals of Swedish
Massage Technique, Aromatherapy, Hot Stone Massage, Eastern (TCM) Anatomy and Physiology
2000-2002 - Smithtown Chiropractic and Sports Rehabilitation Center http://www.drwallman.com/
Licensed Massage Therapist
Direct Supervisor: Dr. David Wallman DC
32 Lawrence Ave., Smithtown NY 11787, (631) 265-1727
Specializing in: Physical Assessment of muscular dysfunction, Treatment Plan formulation, massage
therapy of chronic and acutely injured chiropractic patients
2000-2002 - OuchBack Massage Therapy
Co-Owner/Operator, Licensed Massage Therapist
269 E. Main St., Smithtown, New York 11787, (631) 360-2202
European Massage, Amma Therapy™, Deep Tissue
Specializing in: Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage, Amma (Korean/TCM) Therapy™
Positions Held – cont.
Melissa Howard Strautman, AOS, LMT
1999-2001 - Naturopathica Holistic Health Center http://naturopathica.com/
Licensed Massage Therapist
Direct Supervisor: Beth Heisinger Stewart
74 Montauk Hwy, Red Horse Plaza, East Hampton, New York 11937, (631)329-2525
Specializing in: European Massage, Amma Therapy™, Deep Tissue, Pre-Natal Massage, Spa
Treatments, 4-Handed Massage and Aromatherapy
Licenses & Certifications
Kentucky State Licensed Massage Therapist # 0620 Active
https://web1.ky.gov/OnPPub/Verification.aspx
New York State Licensed Massage Therapist # 013256, went “Inactive” 2014
http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm
Florida State Licensed Massage Therapist #MA65145 Expired, no longer needed
http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/IRM00PRAES/PRASLIST.ASP#theBottom
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) Certified 2011
http://www.ncbtmb.org/tools/find-a-certified-massage-therapist
Publications
Sohnen-Moe Assoc., Inc Blog, April 2015, “What Every LMT Ought To Know About Rebooking With
Confidence”
AMTA Massage Therapy Journal, Spring 2007, v.46, no.1, Page 14, What do you think? Response to: “What’s the
best marketing tip you’ve ever received?”
AMTA Massage Therapy Journal, Fall 2007, v.46, no.3, Page 13-14, What do you think? Response to: “What
tactics and strategies do you use to get repeat clients?”
AMTA Massage Therapy Journal, Summer 2008, v.47, no.2, Page 17, What do you think? Response to: “What is
your New Year’s resolution for you massage practice?”
SOKY Happenings Magazine, Bowling Green, KY, September 2007 www.sokyhappenings.com “So You Are
Thinking About Getting A Massage”
Professional Presentations
“Ethics and the Professional Massage Therapist”, New York College of Wholistic Health Education and
Research, Syossett, NY, Open House Spring 2001
“Couples Massage”, Christ United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, KY, Fall 2003
“Massage The Pathology with Protocol”, Hartland Club, Bowling Green, KY, Fall 2004
“Whole Foods”, Hartland Club, Bowling Green, KY, Summer 2005
Professional Industry References
Beth Heisinger Stewart, Vice President, Naturopathica, East Hampton, NY, (631)329-2525,
[email protected] Relationship: former boss, business mentor
Cassi Henry, Licensed Massage Therapist, Suite Zen, Bowling Green, KY, (270) 745-9399 Relationship: I
perform regular seminars for her students (LMT Business Class), peer
Dr. Adam Rogers, Doctor of Chiropractic, Magna Chiropractic, Bowling Green, KY, (270)746-9400 Relationship:
family chiropractor, referral peer
Professional Organizations
Bowling Green Licensed Massage Therapist Association - Founder, Director 2014
Volunteer Experience
Two hour seminars given each semester (since 2013) for the LMT Business class at Genesis Career College
Massage Therapist for the Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center, Smithtown, NY 2001
Massage Therapist for the Hamlet Men’s Professional Tennis Tournament, Commack, KY 1999