Thom Paul

New York, NY

(646) 548-4432

lmt@thompaul.com

overview

23 years of experience in physical culture, ranging from personal training and competitive martial arts, to massage therapy, with a solid foundation in anatomy & physiology, kinesiology, and Eastern energy systems.

education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: State University of New York at Geneseo, Aug 1990

Associates in Occupational Studies: Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy, Dec 2004 (NYS Massage License # 017803)

Advanced Sports Massage Certificate: Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, Aug 2007

Prenatal & Postpartum Massage Therapy Certificate: Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, Nov 2007

New York State Emergency Medical Technician: Hudson Valley Community College, Dec 1997 (cert# 240040, expired)

American Red Cross Basic Life Saving (CPR) and First Aid

Disciple of C. K. Chan, Taoist Internal Martial Arts Master, Queens, NY (Lineage available upon request)

Nidan (2^nd degree black belt): Troy Judo Club, Troy, NY, Sept 1998 (USJF ID#43873)

English/French Bilingual

experience

Massage Therapy:

∑ Private practice in the homes of New York City clients: December 2005 to present.

∑ Massage Therapist at the Dorit Baxter Day Spa at 47 West 57^th St, New York, NY: November 2007 to February 2008.

∑ Massage Therapist at Taylor Techniques Myofascial Wellness Studio at 1024 6^th Ave, New York, NY: March 2005 to May 2008.

∑ Massage Therapist at the Equinox Fitness Spa at 63^rd & Lexington, New York, NY: March 2005 to November 2005.

∑ Spa Associate at Equinox: May 2004 to August 2004.

∑ Performed hand and forearm massage to Alzheimerπs patients in early and advanced stages at the Cobble Hill Health Center, Brooklyn, NY.

∑ Performed and Supervised Chair massage for Nurses Week, Wellness, and Cancer Survivor events at Maimonides Hospital, and Lutheran Hospital, in Brooklyn, NY: multiple dates in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

∑ Table Massage for Motherπs Spa Day at Columbia Presbytarian/Childrenπs Hospital, New York, NY, 2005, 2006, and 2008.

Sports Massage Events:

∑ SOS: Survival of the Shawangunks Triathlon (Event Massage Supervisor & Therapist): September 2008 & 2009

∑ ING NYC Marathon (General Manager of pre-event Massage Therapy) November 5, 2006

∑ NYC Triathlon (Supervisor & Therapist): July 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

∑ Hudson River Foundation Marathon Swim (Supervisor & Therapist): June 2006 & 2007, and July 2008 & 2009.

∑ American Diabetes Bike Ride, New York, NY (Assistant Supervisor): June 4, 2006

∑ Special Olympics, New York, NY (Assistant Supervisor): June 3, 2006

∑ Multiple Sclerosis Walk, New York, NY: April 23, 2006

∑ Prospect Park Road Runner Club Race (Site Massage Coordinator): February 18, 2005

∑ Flushing Meadows Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, Queens, NY: May 15 2004

∑ PS 139 Four mile road race, Brooklyn, NY: October 3, 2004

∑ Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour, New York, NY: October 17, 2004

∑ Walk to Cure Lupus, New York, NY: October 23, 2004.

∑ And many, many moreä

Instruction & Training:

∑ Core Instructor at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, teaching Tools of Assessment and Treatment with and Introduction to Sports Massage, and Clinic 3 (the Senior level Theraputic Massage Clinic) as well as supervising student practice sessions, relaxation clinics, and externships: September 2007 to present.

∑ Assistant Instructor at the Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences with apprenticeship or assistantship experience for all hands-on classes for first & second trimesters (and tutoring experience for the remainder of the curriculum): 2006 to present.

∑ In-Class Assistant and tutor to visually impaired (and other) students, and Practice Session Supervisor at the Swedish Institute in Shiatsu, Western anatomy & physiology, palpation, and clinical courses: January 2005 to present.

∑ Personal Trainer, and Tai-Chi/Qi-Gong Instructor at Taylor Techniques: August 2004 to November 2007.

∑ Instructor (Sempai) at Troy and Rensselear Polytechnic Institute Judo Clubs, Troy, NY: 1996 to 2001.

∑ Womenπs Self-Defense Instructor at the Steuben Athletic Club, Albany, NY: 1995.

∑ ACE and Nautilus Certified Personal Trainer in Albany, NY: 1995 through 1997

o Nautilus Lifesport

o Steuben Athletic Club

o The Sweat Shop