Expertise:
Massage therapy and acupressure
Major Product/SVS:
Chiropractic treatments, including massage therapy services
Hobbies/Sports:
Watching movies; Exercising; Scuba diving
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Liberal Arts, National Autonomous University of Honduras
Affiliations Awards:
California Massage Therapy Council
Number Of Years In Profession:
6
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her lifelong experience working with others, improving their health and wellness.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after developing an interest in anatomy while attending cosmetology school. She decided to become a massage therapist because many beauty spas also offer massage therapy.
Extended Bio Profile:
In addition to her positions at Chiropractic & Wellness and Magnolia School District, Ms. Fernandez also works as a self-employed hair stylist. She provides highlights, coloring, cutting and styling services by appointment.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
1) Administering regular back massages as well as chronic stress massage relief; Utilizing methods of Swedish massage, deep tissue massage and pressure point massage; Acupressure treatments; Promoting her services via word-of-mouth marketing 2) Helping take attendance in the morning; Signing late students into school; Providing medical assistance to sick and injured children; Logging children's visits to the nurse's office; Calling parents to have them come pick up their children when necessary
Education Certifications:
Certified Ultrasound Technician, Professional Career Institute (2010); Cosmetology Diploma, New Dimensions School of Hair Design (2001)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Fernandez hopes to find a job as a sonography technician; she would like to work one job instead of three.