1. Maria Varesio, LMT #17597
12570 SE 105th
Avenue, Clackamas, OR 97015
Phone: (503) 477-2857 E-mail: maria@absolutebalancebodywork.com
OBJECTIVE
As a highly trained, licensed massage therapist, my continuing goal is to be a contributing member of a
wellness team, dedicated to serving a diverse community through health awareness, fitness, and education.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Swedish and Relaxation Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue Therapy, Myofascial Release Therapy, Sports
Therapy, Assessment & Treatment (visual, palpation, and range of motion tests), and integrated massage
and bodywork:
 Identify problem areas and apply target-specific therapy.
 Assess conditions of connective tissues, including muscle health and ranges of motion, to recommend
best therapy for optimum benefits.
 Engage clients to establish trust and rapport, for open feedback of information needed to provide
stress/pain relieving massages.
 Strong relationship building skills that retain existing clientele, gain new customers, and win referrals.
 Highly passionate about massage/healing therapy and will stay abreast of the latest research in the
industry.
 Experience with administration, management, and group instructions.
 Enhanced massage skills during school clinic by providing therapeutic and relaxation table massages
and bodywork.
EDUCATION
East West College of the Healing Arts, Oregon 2010
800-hour (66.2 academic credits) Program: Clinical experience, Kinesiology, Anatomy & Physiology,
Pathology, Assessment & Treatment of the Lower and Upper Body, Treatment Planning, Swedish Massage,
Massage for Special Populations, Therapeutic Relations, Surveys of Eastern & Western Modalities, Trigger
Point Therapy, Myofascial Release & Craniosacral Therapy, Business for Massage Therapists.
American Red Cross Certified: First Aid and Adult CPR/AED
EXPERIENCES
Absolute Balance Bodywork LLC: Proprietor and licensed practitioner
Location: Everett House Common Ground, 2927 NE Everett St., Portland, OR 97232
Health Habit Gym: On-call Sports Massage Therapist
Location: 16200 SE 82nd
Drive, Clackamas, OR 97015
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND MEMBERSHIPS
Insured member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
Special Events Volunteer: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Portland Dragon Boat Race, Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation – 2010 Walk to Cure Diabetes, 2010 Portland Marathon/American Cancer
Society DetermiNation Team.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST