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Michael Manion
1464 S Stapley Dr #1057
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 205-8501

Objectives

To assist others through my various skills and training as a Licensed Massage Therapist.

Functional Summary

25 years' experience as a massage therapist, with training from the famed Swedish Institute, New York City and the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Tempe, AZ. 33 years' experience in data processing. 38 years' experience as a personal counselor.

Employment History

1990 - Present Self-Employed

Snowflake, Peoria, Mesa AZ
Manchester, NH
New York, NY

Massage Therapist, Shiatsu Practitioner & ONA Practitioner and Instructor
  • Work with clients on muscular or energetic concerns
  • Teach better ways to access energy and life
  • Write articles that others can apply toward self-help
1985 - 1997 Salomon Brothers, Inc.

New York, NY

Assistant Consultant
  • Trained personal and wrote & implemented programs for new personnel
  • In charge of the production of microfiche
  • Tape librarian and Job Scheduler
  • Trained on various machines, printers and Archive Systems
  • Worked with CD Archives and Unix Systems
  • Classes in Time Management, Lotus 123, DOS, Paradox, Unix, PCs and web sites
1980 - 1985 Self-Employed

New York, Florida

Personal Counselor
  • Trained and assisted in personal rehabilitation of clients.
1980 - 1982 CP National

New York, NY

Data Center Supervisor
  • In charge of running and scheduling computer jobs
  • Processing of Telephone information
  • Organized and used Data General System computers
1979 - 1980 Duracell

Bethel, CT

Lead Data Center Consultant
  • In charge of running and scheduling computer jobs on IBM mainframes
  • Involved with conversions to automated systems UCC 1 & 7, Johnson Apex Systems
  • Organized Tape Library
1974 - 1979 Self-Employed

New York, NY

Personal Counselor/Interne Supervisor/Senior Case Supervisor
  • Toured various communities, churches and organizations in NYC and Florida
  • Trained and assisted in personal rehabilitation of members and staff
  • Interned other Personal Counselors on how to properly council clients
  • Case Supervising of clients in ensure proper Counseling procedures
1968 - 1974 Lawrence Hospital Kitchen

Bronxville, NY

Kitchen Assistant
  • Service of foods to floors & prepared patients trays for service on floors
  • Preparation of foods for patients

Education

Date School Location Degree
June, 1969 Eastchester High School Eastchester, NY Diploma
February, 1972 Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY Associate of Business Marketing
July 30, 1990 The Swedish Institute New York, NY Diploma for Massage Therapy
July 1, 1999 Peace Theological Seminary & College of Philosophy Santa Monica, CA Masters in Spiritual Science
June 13, 2005 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Associate In General Studies Degree
August 14, 2005 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Associate in Arts
May 11, 2007 Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Bachelor in Science

References

Upon request.

Memberships

  • Boy Scouts of America 1961-1967

  • Schussboomers Ski Club 1971-1972

  • M.S.I.A. (Movement of Spiritual Inner Awareness) 1991-2003

  • Membership in ANDES since September 1997-2003
  • Coordinator and Board Member of the ONA Foundation Since 31 October 1997
  • Unitarian Universalist Church of Surprise, AZ Since 27 February 2000
  • Universal Life Minister since 15 June 2000
 

Accreditations

Licenses and Certifications
The University of the State of New York Education Department Office of the Professions
  • License for practice in New York State as a Massage Therapist #005458-1

Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy

  • License for practice in Arizona State as a Massage Therapist #MT11664
American Red Cross - New York City
  • Certified in CPR & First Aid 1990-1991
American Red Cross - Grand Canyon Chapter - Mesa Family YMCA
  • Certified in First Aid 2008-2011
  • Certified in CPR/AED - Adult and Child & CPR - Infant 2008-2009
  • Certified in Blood Borne Pathogens Training - PDT 2008-2009
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
  • Polarity Therapy 2013

Other Interests

Music, singing, camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, snorkeling, nutrition.

Courses in Herbology, Chinese Medicine, Natural Foods, Ti-Chi, Qi-Gong, BUQI, Tui-Na, Magnetic Therapy, use of crystals and metals in healing, Polarity, Feng Shui, Yoga, Trigger Point Therapy, Traditional Thai Massage & Thai Foot Massage, Sports Massage, Therapeutic Touch, Aromatherapy and other methods of movement such as Heller Work and Alexander Technique. Sedona Method I and II, Insight Seminars I, II and III, Trained as a Personal Counselor & Reiki Master.

Volunteer Experience

  • Massage therapy: volunteer for GMHC and Friends In Deed in NYC, 1990-1997.
  • Compiler for the Insight Alumni Newsletter NYC. 1993-1995.
  • Volunteer to serve Thanksgiving meals NYC 1995-1996.
  • Volunteer choir member & organ builder, St. Vincent Ferrar Church, NYC, 1981-1991.
  • The Holiday Project NYC, 1988-1991.

Awards Received

  • Award for participation in All County Choir 1966/67 and again 1968/69, Eastchester High School, Eastchester, New York
  • Key Award for service from Westchester Community College, New York 1971.
  • Certificate of Recognition - President's Honor List Glendale Community College, Arizona, Spring Semester of 2005

Elected Positions

  • Treasurer of the Westchester Library Assistance Association, 1968-1969
  • President of the Westchester Singers, 1970-1971
  • President of the un System Foundation International, 1993-1995
  • President/Treasurer of the Board of Directors of The ONA Foundation, 1997-Present
  • Public Relations Chair Unitarian Universalist Church, Surprise, AZ 2001
  • Secretary & Events Coordinator ANDES, AZ 2001-2002
  • Treasurer of Phoenixpages.com 1999-2008