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Jessica Davis

Jessica Davis

Cockeysville

Summary

Nineteen years of experience in providing client-centered care across diverse populations, focusing on physical and somatic goal achievement. Expertise in stress relief, mindfulness, and empowerment, utilizing client-tailored strategies to enhance wellness journeys. Proven ability to create emotionally safe environments that foster successful outcomes and personal growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NBHWC Health and Wellness Coach and LMT

Self-employeed
Cockeysville
02.2011 - Current
  • Provided massage and craniosacral therapy for stress/anxiety relief, natural pain relief, building somatic awareness and expression through the body.
  • Provided health and wellness coaching to help clients achieve health and wellness goals.
  • Provided resources for clients that could further support their journey toward better health.
  • Supported clients undergoing treatment for mental health conditions through bodywork and HWC.
  • Evaluated patient care and monitored progress through regular sessions.
  • Co-developed strategies for overcoming barriers related to stress, anxiety, knowledge gaps, or behavioral issues related to physical and mental health.
  • Offered tools and information to raise awareness of self-management and monitoring for specific conditions to minimize patient healthcare costs.
  • Delivered effective one-on-one coaching sessions to help motivate clients toward their health objectives.

Instructor

Fortis Institute
Towson
01.2010 - 04.2015
  • Developed curriculum, course materials, and lesson guides for Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, Clinical Assessment and Treatment, and Deep Tissue Massage to help reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Created lectures and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional, and intellectual capabilities of students.
  • Counseled struggling students regarding educational issues such as study habits or academic goals.
  • Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment for everyone.
  • Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
  • Established rules for class management and discipline to maximize success outcomes.
  • Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
  • Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.

Education

Master of Arts - Health And Wellness Coaching

Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel
12-2017

LMT - Massage Therapy

Ashland Institute of Massage
Ashland, OR
12-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

Virginia Polytechnical Institute
Blacksburg, VA
05-2005

Skills

  • Client-centered approach
  • Active listener
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Self-care strategy expert
  • Holistic methodology
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Critical thinker
  • Creative problem solver
  • Leader, mentor, teacher
  • Great at time management
  • Proficient in core competencies and ethical standards of NBHWC
  • Clinical assessment skills
  • Warm and caring personality
  • Experience at tracking progress
  • Personal and professional experience with mental health issues, ADHD, trauma, and addiction
  • Experienced in behavior modification and treatment planning

Accomplishments

  • “Educator of the Year” awarded twice from Fortis Institute

Certification

  • NBHWC Health and Wellness Coach
  • NCBTMB passing Massage Therapist
  • Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Maryland
  • Holistic Massage Training Institute, Aug 2009
  • Usui Reiki Level 1, 2, June 2004
  • Certified Jikiden Reiki Practitioner, June 2006
  • Esalen Institute, Relaxation Massage CEU, July 2008
  • Certified Orthopedic Massage in the upper extremity: ACM, Oct. 2012
  • Certified Orthopedic Massage in the lower extremity: ACM, Aug. 2018
  • Certified Orthopedic Massage in torso and neck: ACM, Aug. 2018
  • Level One Craniosacral Therapist: The Upledger Institute, Feb. 2014
  • Level Two Craniosacral Therapist: The Upledger Institute, Feb. 2015
  • Suzie Carmack- Prosper with Purpose Coaching Program, Nov. 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NBHWC Health and Wellness Coach and LMT

Self-employeed
02.2011 - Current

Instructor

Fortis Institute
01.2010 - 04.2015

Master of Arts - Health And Wellness Coaching

Maryland University of Integrative Health

LMT - Massage Therapy

Ashland Institute of Massage

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

Virginia Polytechnical Institute

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