Professional Certification:
Accreditations and Certifications:
Certified in: Lomi Lomi Massage Deep Tissues Massage
Thai Massage Podiatry
Heller Work Structural Integration
Podiatry Cranial Sacral I and II
Jones point release Trigger point therapy
Reflexology Pregnancy, Pre and Post Natal Doula
Myofascial release Emotional Freedom Technique Hypnotherapy Aromatherapy
Raindrop therapy Reki Master
NCTMB since 1995, presently earning a certification in Nero Linguist Programming from the American Pacific University in Hawaii
Professional Resume:
Robin Swan
4980 Park Rim Drive San Diego CA 92117 406.249.1443
OBJECTIVE:
Create a professional and therapeutic environment for all clients to experience their deepest connection and expression of wellness.
Summary:
Combining 28 years of experience in metaphysical and holistic therapies to create therapy sessions and programming that serve a diverse range of clients though wellness education that encompasses a grounded experience in mind, body and spirit work.
Professional Experience: 1984-Present
Firebird Touch Therapy
· Holistic Health Practitioner licensed in California, New York, Montana and Nationally Certified
· Private practitioner for 28 years who has maintained relationships with a global client base for over twenty years
· Lead Therapist in professional settings such as world class hotels, sporting clubs, spas and doctors offices (Chiropractor, Osteopath and Plastic Surgeon)
· Massage therapist for Rock and Roll Tours including Tom Petty, Rick James and Def Leopard
· Massage therapist for the Los Angles Lakers, San Francisco 49ers, and the 1884 United States Olympic Team
· Pre- and Post-natal doula attending 66 home births; 15 hospital births
Cherish Our Indian Children Nonprofit 501©3 1995-2000
· Lead grant writer responsible for writing and receiving $3 million in grants from the Kellogg Foundation to create social change on the seven reservations in Montana with this nonprofit organization
· Liaison among all seven Montana tribes and Montana State government; and, direct contact with the Governor’s office and Montana State Senate
· Montana State speakers representative to National Conference on Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies in Washington, DC
· Committee member and facilitator of creating change in the allocation of government block services (e.g. tribal funds and family service packs) to all Montana Tribes
· Overseer of start up business projects on Black Foot and Salish Kootenia Reservation including but not limited to a coffin factory, pencil factory, day care and fitness park
· Created life style change programs focused on diabetes education with an emphasis on integrated wellness, exercise and diet choice, mediation, cultural identity and yoga
Hot Springs Montana City Council Member
· Elected position 2001-2005
· Lead grant writer for the City; responsible for receiving $1 million in State “fix it” funds, $250,000 in literacy funds and a job fair
· Liaison between town and tribal council and lead communicator for all conflict resolution actions
· Responsible member for returning the POW WOW to Hot Springs Homesteader Fair creating a revenue for the town of over $100,000 for a two-day event
· Liaison between town Council and Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneurial Experience: 1995-2007
Concept 2001 Full Service Salon 1995-2000
· Responsible for all hiring of esthetician, massage therapist and front desk personnel
· Responsible for all day-to-day responsibilities of running Salon
including marketing and sales
Barking Dog Incorporated 1999-Present
CEO of start up companies: Hot Chili Mama Salsa, The Fireside Bistro, Delicious Delites and Farenhite Hot Glass Studio
· Responsible for all business planning and funding requirements, and lead market researcher for all four venues
· Created and distributed a fresh Salsa to three states
· Created and distributed a gluten-free, sugar-free, chocolate cake number that rated #1 in the Montana market
· Excusive Chef Fireside Bistro
§ Organized catering events for up to 300 people
§ Hiring, evaluating and releasing of all personnel
§ Managed day-to-day finances for restaurant
· Farenhite Studio opened the first off hand glass studio in the State of Montana
§ Created an accredited art glass blowing class syllabus in conjunction with the Salish and Kootenai College
California and Montana State Social Worker 1986-1997
· Social worker with high-risk client base creating services and programs for clients within the states that empowered them to mover towards positive life experiences.
Volunteer Experience:
Foster parent 1988-1997
Hot Springs MT Artist Society 501 © 3 2001-2007
· Fund Raising
· Secretary and President
· Grant writer receiving grants to provide arts in rural communities for children, including art, music, theater and pottery
· Missoula Children’s Theater
Firebird Touch Therapy Healing Hands
· Provided free bodywork for tribal and town elders one day a week for seven years
Hospice Minister and Volunteer 1987-Present
Accreditations and Certifications:
Certified in: Lomi Lomi Massage Deep Tissues Massage
Thai Massage Podiatry
Heller Work Structural Integration
Podiatry Cranial Sacral I and II
Jones point release Trigger point therapy
Reflexology Pregnancy, Pre and Post Natal Doula
Myofascial release Emotional Freedom Technique Hypnotherapy Aromatherapy
Raindrop therapy Reki Master
NCTMB since 1995, presently earning a certification in Nero Linguist Programming from the American Pacific University in Hawaii
Non Accredited Learning and experience:
Working knowledge and practicable application of all Microsoft office products such as excel, one note and word.
EDUCATION:
American Pacific University Hawaii 2009
Certificate of Hypnotherapy Certified Hypnotherapist
*successfully completed 500 hours in practice and theory of Hypnotherapy
University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education 1995
National Association for Native American Children of Alcoholics
NANACOA Facilitator Training
*teaching “wellbrity” through sobriety wellness education
Church of Religious Science Glendale CA. 1993
Masters of Theology; Religious Science Practitioner
*completed ordainment of Nondenominational ministry
Sweet Medicine School of Holistic Therapies Pasadena CA. 1993
Structural Integration; Heller Work; Body Dearmoring
* completed 1000 hours in William Reich Body Dearmoring
Hebrew University Jerusalem Israel 1984
Bachelor of Science
*bachelor degree in Race Human Relationships
*started MA ALOTE a preschool program combining Arab and Jewish
in a educational environment
Muller School of Massage San Diego CA. 1982
* Holistic Health Practitioner
*successfully completed 1000 hours in practice and theory of Massage
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