Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Yoga, swimming and music
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Rachael Kim

Coburg,VIC

Summary

Compassionate massage therapist with empathic and warm approach to massage. Dedicated to promoting health, healing and well-being through therapeutic massage remedies. Reliable and organised therapist, adaptive to new environments. Empowers and supports clients dealing with stress and physical ailments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumental Teacher

Sophia Mundi Steiner School
01.2020 - Current

Violin lessons for students, valuing relationships, communication and empathetic dynamics

  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Studio Supervisor

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studios
01.2020 - Current

Assisting studio users to use audio equipment

  • Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
  • Enhanced client relationships through effective communication and troubleshooting of issues.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, staff and vendors for smooth project processes.
  • Observation of each client's needs and initiated assistance as necessary.

Massage Therapist

Body Tone Leisure
06.2010 - 12.2010
  • Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
  • Enhanced client relaxation by utilizing a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs.
  • Evaluated client conditions to recommend appropriate massage therapy methods.
  • Assessed clients to determine appropriate massage techniques to apply.
  • Assessed guest needs and identified muscle issues, medical conditions, and contraindications before beginning session.
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Education

Diploma of Shiatsu And Oriental Studies - Shiatsu, Chinese Medicine

Australian Shiatsu College
Melbourne, VIC
12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Victorian College Arts
Melbourne, VIC
12.2001

Skills

  • Understanding of pressure points
  • Shiatsu technique
  • Remedial massage techniques
  • Chair massage
  • Floor massage
  • Physical Strength
  • Postural Assessment
  • Reflective listening
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Social-Emotional Learning skills development
  • Therapeutic touch
  • Responsiveness to client
  • Relationship building
  • Effective Communications
  • Treatment Planning
  • Relaxation Techniques

Yoga, swimming and music

I like to keep active with regular outdoor activity to keep the mind and body aligned with health. As a long-time musician I have experienced muscular discomfort of repetitive practices and understand how to treat these ailments with massage and stretching.

Timeline

Instrumental Teacher

Sophia Mundi Steiner School
01.2020 - Current

Studio Supervisor

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studios
01.2020 - Current

Massage Therapist

Body Tone Leisure
06.2010 - 12.2010

Diploma of Shiatsu And Oriental Studies - Shiatsu, Chinese Medicine

Australian Shiatsu College

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Victorian College Arts
Rachael Kim