BIO

Personal Profile

It’s so difficult to condense over a decade of knowledge, study, and experience into a single “specialty.”  My career has provided me many opportunities for growth and development of my professional skills, and over the years I have learned so much from my students, my teachers, my bosses, and my colleagues.

I’ve built a sustainable and successful clientele in spas, clinics, and in private practice.

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I’ve helped so many massage students master the fundamentals and achieve their dreams of starting their new careers.

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I’ve worked with massage spas to train and develop their staff, grow their clientele, and increase revenue.

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I’ve helped massage schools to train the next generation of massage therapists, increase student engagement, and improve MBLEx pass rates, graduation rates, and student job placement.

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Now, I’d like to help you, too! 

While my knowledge-base and skillset may be broad, my particular specialties are:

Massage: Therapeutic Hot Stone Massage

Education: Skeletal System, Bony Landmarks, Joints

Professional: Therapist Retention (reducing turnover)

My Stats

A.A. Psychology, Darton College

B.A. Biological Anthropology, Univ. of South Florida

Massage Therapy Diploma, Sunstate Academy 

Esthetician/Facial Specialist Diploma, Sunstate Academy

Florida:

Licensed Massage Therapist: MA61870 (inactive)

Licensed Facial Specialist: FB9761649 (inactive)

Oregon:

Licensed Massage Therapist: 26151 (Active)

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Owner, David Holden LMT, 2015-present

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Massage Therapy Instructor, Sunstate Academy (2015)

Massage Therapy Program Manager, Sunstate Academy (2018)

Dean of Academics, Sunstate Academy (2019)

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Massage Therapy Instructor, Oregon School of Massage (2020)

Director of Education, Oregon School of Massage (2021)

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Director of Education, Touchpoint Academy, Co-owner and Co-founder (2022)

Prenatal Massage

Myofascial Mobilization for Neck and Shoulder Girdle

Deep Tissue Thai

Orthopedic Massage for Cervical, Low Back, Hip Conditions

Neuromuscular Treatments for Cervical, Low Back, Hip Conditions

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FAPSC Educator of the Year 2017-18

Mindful Teaching Pro Certified Educator

NESTA Certified Yoga Instructor

ABMP Professional Member 2011-present

Therapeutic Hot Stone

Sports Massage

Prenatal Massage

Orthopedic Assessment

Postural Assessment

Body Mechanics for LMTs

Social Media Marketing for LMTs