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
EDUCATION
& academic achievements
LICENSES
& titles held
CERTIFICATIONS
& Accomplishments
COURSES
I've taught and/or written
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