Simon Westgate
Chadderton
Summary
After years working in the Gas & Oil industry abroad, I decided on a complete careers change on my return to the UK. I'm a hardworking & upbeat massage professional with history of good guest feedback. I xplain treatments and services to foster comfortable and memorable guest experiences. I have strong commitment to quality and customer service. Careful to work within patient limitations and use optimum positioning, equipment and procedures. Go above and beyond basic requirements to help patients feel welcome, confident and ready to tackle personal challenges. I'm Public liability insured, mobile with own transport and can travel with own equipment, currently awaitng DBS check paperwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Sports Massage Therapist
Self Employed
Oldham
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct assessments to identify areas for treatment.
- Manipulated soft muscles and tissue for relaxation, sports therapy and the relief of a variety of conditions.
- Customised massage techniques for each patient's needs and goals.
- Maintained exceptional client care standards through considerate communication and attention to detail throughout treatments.
- Addressed client problems such as pain and tight muscles or fascia through therapeutic massage techniques.
- Administered massage therapy or pressure point therapy based on rehabilitative plans.
- Discussed medical conditions and physical well-being with clients to suggest appropriate therapies and treatments.
- Identified massaged preferences and determined pressure points needed for clients.
- Listened actively to patients to understand pain points and provide appropriate solutions.
- Reviewed customer history to recommend appropriate products and services.
Pt Seasonal Driver & Onsite Massage Therapist
Holland House Nurseries
Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided ad hoc onsite massage therapy services to staff to promote well being at work and address any physical issues such as back/shoulder pain affecting their production.
- Reviewed customer history to recommend appropriate products and services.
- Addressed client problems such as pain and tight muscles or fascia through therapeutic massage techniques.
- Manipulated soft muscles and tissue for relaxation, sports therapy and the relief of various conditions & injuries.
- Identified massaged preferences and determined pressure points needed for clients.
- Listened actively to patients to understand pain points and provide appropriate solutions.
- Customised massage techniques for each patient's needs and goals.
- Maintained exceptional client care standards through considerate communication and attention to detail throughout treatments.
- Discussed medical conditions and physical well-being with clients to suggest appropriate therapies and treatments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Prevented cross-contamination by sanitising utensils and surfaces.
- Delivered Garden Centre & Plant Nursery products & orders to customers such as compost, stone aggregates, plants, flowers, hanging baskets, troughs, trees & shrubs etc.
Gas & Oil Industry Operative Supervisor
Hydratight (Petronas)
Johor Baker, Malaysia.
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Demonstrated ability to assess risk and respond to issues appropriately, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
- Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of team, ensuring tasks were completed to high standard.
- Directed work of labourers and specialist team members to produce quality results.
- Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
Gas & Oil Industry Operative
Baker Hughes (McDermott)
Broome, Western Australia
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Referred to technical resources to understand established procedure, product specifications and machine controls.
- Responded promptly to work orders and production schedules for timely task completion
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to promptly resolve equipment breakdowns.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
- Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Sports Massage Therapy
Vector Training
Salford 09.2023 - 11.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Massage Therapy
Vector Training
Salford 07.2023 - 09.2023
NVQ Level 2 - Focus Award Applying Myofacial Cupping (RQF)
Vector Training
SalfordNVQ Level 1 - RockTape FMT
Vector Training
SalfordSkills
- Functional assessments
- Therapeutic massage techniques
- Deep tissue massage
- Strapping and taping methods
- Myofacial Cupping
- Human anatomy understanding
- Record-keeping
- Designing exercise programmes
- Attention to detail
- Person-centred care
- Communication skills
Timeline
Freelance Sports Massage Therapist
Self Employed
09.2023 - Current
NVQ Level 4 - Sports Massage Therapy
Vector Training
09.2023 - 11.2023
NVQ Level 3 - Sports Massage Therapy
Vector Training
07.2023 - 09.2023
Pt Seasonal Driver & Onsite Massage Therapist
Holland House Nurseries
04.2020 - 08.2023
Gas & Oil Industry Operative Supervisor
Hydratight (Petronas)
01.2018 - 10.2019
Gas & Oil Industry Operative
Baker Hughes (McDermott)
01.2014 - 12.2016
NVQ Level 2 - Focus Award Applying Myofacial Cupping (RQF)
Vector Training
NVQ Level 1 - RockTape FMT
Vector Training
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