Accrediations
Welcome,
I am owner operator of Paradise Day Spa. I was born and raised in Hillsboro IL. I attended Lake Land College for Cosmetology certification, and Southwestern Illinois College Body Therapy Center for my Massage Therapy certification. After being in the work force for 5 years i went back to the Body Therapy Center and received my certification in Neuromuscular Therapy. I have been in the spa industry for the past 13 years. Listed below are my licensing numbers for the state of Illinois, and my continuing education certifications and certificates. Each continuing education class was in a modality to enhance my ability to give a wonderful and effective massage. Each one listed will have a decryption of its meaning and purpose.
License Numbers
Massage Therapy State of ILL ~ 227008887
Cosmetology State of ILL~ 011269982
Certifications
Certificates (over a year of education, and exam)
2004 Lake Land College Mattoon, IL
Certificate of Cosmetologist
(Cosmetologist~the study and application of beauty treatments. Branches of specialty include hairstylist, skin care, cosmetics, manicures/pedicures, non permanent hair removal such as waxing)
2006 Southwestern Illinois College Swansea, IL
Certificate of Massage Therapist
(Massage Therapist~ A professional that uses manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of establishing and maintaining good health and promoting wellness)
2010 Continuing Education LaStone Certified
(LaStone~ this is a massage modality that incorporates hot stones throughout the massage to relieve stress, tension, and promote a deeper state of relaxation)
2012 Continuing Education Prenatal Massage Certified
(Prenatal massage~ This form of massage is designed for women in there 2 and 3 trimester of pregnancy. It is typically done while laying on your side. It is a great way for the soon to be mommies to destress and receive much needed tension and pain relief)
2012 Certificate in Ethics
(Ethics~ All Massage Therapists have to have knowledge and understanding of professionalism and ethics. We are held to a high standard that we must uphold. Ethics is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct.)
2012 Continuing Education Thai Yoga Massage Certified
(Thai Yoga Massage~”Thai massage” or “Thai yoga massage” is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. This modality is great to used with the client laying on the floor, or in a massage chair)
2013 Certified in Infant and pediatric massage
(Infant Massage Therapist~ This massage is done on infants to toddlers ages focusing on the needs of the child. Pediatric Massage Therapist~This massage focuses on ages toddler through adolescence, also incorporating techniques that help the needs of the child.)
2013 Certified Infant Massage Teacher.
(Infant massage teacher-The CIMT is a non hands-on course focusing on sharing infant massage and nurturing touch with families who have infants and young children.
2013 Southwestern Illinois College Swansea, IL
Certificate of Neuromuscular Therapy
(Nuromuscular Therapists have applied knowledge of trigger points, soft tissue disfuction, pain removal and care. Neuromuscular Therapy addresses postural distortion (poor posture), biomechanical dysfunction, nerve compression syndrome, and ischemia.)