Tia, New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine,
Massage Therapy program. Tia has one goal, and that is to be excellent.
Through her passion and desire to learn and grow in order to be the best massage therapist with the best ability
so that she can serve better, she keeps studying and never stops learning and improving.
Currently she holds 45 Massage Certifications.
Tia is a team member of USTA (United States Tennis Association Massage Therapist).
She works with professional tennis players at the US Open 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 also works with NFL players.
Her past employers include The spa at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and The spa at the Four Seasons hotel.
She is a member of American Massage Therapy Associations. (AMTA).
Previously, Tia has a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master's Degree in
Interactive Telecommunications from NYU. She was an engineer and a software developer before life called her
to shift and expand herself in holistic wellness field.
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETIONS
Medical Massage and Myofascial Assessment and Treatment
1. Cadaver Lab workshop with Dr. Joseph Musculino, University of Bridgeport, CT, 2016
2. Medical Massage : The shoulder/ Pectoral Girdle : Tendonitis, Nerve Entrapment and rotator cuff issues, Swedish Institute , New York, NY, 2018
3. TMJ and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Myofascial Assessment and Treatment, Swedish Institute, New York ,NY, 2018
4. Shoulder, Elbow, And Wrist Myofascial Assessment and Treatment , Swedish Institute, New York, NY, March 2018
5. Breast Fascial & Pectoral Girdle : Myofascial Assessment and Treatment , Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
6. Abdomen, Ribcage and Pelvis: Myofascial Assessment and Treatment , Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
7. Knee ankle and foot : Myofascial Assessment & Treatment Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
8. Lumbrosacral Hip Complex and acetabulofemoral joint: Myofascial Assessment & Treatment Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
9. The Rotator Cuff and Shoulder, Swedish Institute , New York, NY, 2018
10. Full body Myofascial Treatment, Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
11. Basic Fundamental Myofascial Assessment and Treatment, Swedish Institute, New York ,NY, 2018
12. Myofascial Assessment, Swedish Institute, New York ,NY, 2018
13. Working with the hip, Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
14. Working with the neck, Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
15. Pelvic Floor dysfunction: Myofascial Assessment and Treatment , Taylor Techniques, New York , NY 2019
16. Joint mobilization and Connective tissue release, Taylor's technique , New York , NY,April 2019
17. Carpal Tunnel & Thorasic Syndrome Myofascial Taylor's technique , New York , NY, April 2019
18. Lumbar disc herniations & Sciatica : treatment and management of back pain & lower extremities disorders , Taylor's technique , New York , NY, June 2019
19. Myofascial treatment of the cervical spine, Taylor's technique , New York , NY,June 2019
20. Myofascial treatment of the thigh and it's compartments, Taylor's technique , New York , NY, August 2019
21. Myofascial treatment of the leg and it's compartments, Taylor's technique , New York , NY, August 2019
PTSD
1. Working with PTSD as a body worker with Gloria C.Mathiesen ,2022
Lomi Lomi Massage & Kahuna Bodywork
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Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, Sacred Lomi, 2012
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Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, Sacred Lomi, Big Island, Hawaii, 2013
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Lomi Lomi Nui - Kahuna Bodywork, Ancient Hawaii Bodywork, Maui, Hawaii, 2014
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Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Temple Bodywork, Sacred Lomi, 2018
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Lomi Lomi Neck and Face with Gloria Coppola, 2019
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Sacred lomi fundamental 3 Advanced practice, 2020
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Lomi Lomi advanced training , Sacred Lomi CA, 2021
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Prenatal Lomi Lomi ( Hawaiian massage for pregnancy) with Carrie Curtis, Kailua Hawaii, 2022
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Lomi Lomi, Ho'omana Spa Maui, March 2023
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Advanced Lomi Lomi focusing on core and skeletal alignment, Ho'omana Spa Maui, March 2023
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Romi Kahuna bodywork mentoring retreat with Kahuna Mist (Gaylene Aitken) , Australia July 2023
Thai Massage
1. Facial and Pressure Point for Face and Head Thai Massage, The school of Massage for Health, Thailand, 2008
2. General Thai Massage, Watpo Traditional Medical School, Thailand, 2010.
3. Advanced Thai Medical Massage Therapy, Watpo Thai Traditional Medical and Ayuravate Association, Thailand, 2014
Elbow Thai Massage, The school of Massage for Health, Thailand, 2014.
4. Advanced Thai Massage with private instructor Ajarn Wilai Riangpha , New York, New York, 2017
5. Thai Warrior Massage with Master Jack Shaman, Thailand, 2018
6. Foot reflexology , Ajarn Somwang, Thailand ,2023
Ayurvedic Massage & Shirodhara
1. Shirodhara training, New York Ayurveda, New York, 2013
2. Abhyanga Ayurvedic Massage, The Ayurvedic Touch , Pacific College Of Oriental Medicine, New York, New York, 2016
3. Natural Face Lift Massage , Swedish Institute , New York , NY, 2018
Aquatic Bodywork
1. Introduction to Healing Dance with Deb Evangelista, CO 2021
2. Healing Dance 1 with Alexandra George, Italy 2021
Medical Massage Certification
Myofascial Release certification
pelvic floor dysfunction certificate
Medical Massage Certification
ACCREDITATIONS
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Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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Master Degree in Interactive Telecommunications , New York University , New York
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Occupational Therapy and Associates Degree in Massage Therapy , Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, New York
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Internship at Joffrey Ballet School New York with focus on postural imbalances of teenage dancers.