Araina Linton

Experience

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  Guilford College

  Aug 2005 - May 2009

  I created a database of over 200 high school athletes tracking numerous basketball statistical measures for recruiting purposes. I learned the basics of the film exchange process and the taping of team practices and games. Integrated a calendar of multiple high school basketball schedules, allowing coaches to scout and recruit students more effectively. I assisted the Athletic Department's Assistant with reestablishing the utilization of the concession stand for sporting events and facilitated its staffing.I spearheaded the research and development of the first Guilford College Event Management Manual. Supervised 10-15 work-study students during football and basketball sporting events during the Fall 2008 season. Show less

  • Residential Advisor

    Aug 2006 - May 2009

  • Athletic Department Office Assistant Intern

    Aug 2005 - May 2009
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  Cornerstone Healing

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2018

  I provide massage therapy sessions at this integrative wellness center in durations ranging from 30 to 90 minutes. I consult with the acupuncturists and chiropractor on staff to ensure that each client receives the best complementary treatment. I create customized massage sessions to supplement the efforts the client's acupuncture and chiropractic work to advance their personal wellness goals by alleviating pain and stress. Educated potential clients of the various benefits of acupuncture, massage therapy, chinese herbs and other alternative medicine treatments. Managed multiple client facing relationships regarding appointments, medical insurance claims, treatment room management, office hours, accounts receivable, order entry and inventory. Proposed and implemented a new marketing concept in order to generate revenue and attract new clients.

  • Massage Therapist

    Jan 2011 - Jun 2018

  • Administrative Assistant

    Jun 2009 - Dec 2010
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  Exhale Spa

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2019

  Lead Massage Therapist and Location Trainer

  I welcomed new massage therapists and trained them in the company's ways. I ensured my location's functionality and acted as a liaison between the massage therapists and management.Created revenue for the company with a personal retention rate of nearly 50%. I provided luxury massage and spa services to guests at one of the leading MindBody locations in the city. Massage modalities included the Fusion, the Flow massage, Sports, Deep Tissue, and Reflexology. Spa services included a shea butter treatment and body scrubs. I led instructional trainings on the shea butter treatment and body scrubs. Show less

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  Massage Artistry

  Sept 2012 - now

  Massage Artistry provides customized sessions brought to your employees. In-office events focused on helping your company reduce stress and pain of your employees and improve productivity and enhance the work atmosphere.Together, we craft an event that your recipients will love. The goal Massage Artistry sets forth is to have clients receive superb on-site massages and provide mini individualized self-care plans. These plans educate people on techniques that they can do at home or at their desks in order to add to their self-care regimen; creating both relaxation and longevity to the employee. At the end of their session having them walk away from their session more informed about their bodies as well as feeling less stressed, more alert and ready to tackle the remainder of their day. A chair massage event is a great reward for a successful quarter or incentive to attract prospectives to a start-up business.★Schedule your wellness consulation today to inquire about a chair massage event for your business.★ Show less Araina Artis Linton brings her expertise to the massage table to help you feel more at home in your own body once again.Founder, massage therapist and pain management specialist for Massage Artistry, Araina ensures that her massage services are custom tailored to each and every individual in order to provide you with the massage that you need. Araina's massage services have worked for people of various walks of life including: entrepreneurs, former athletes, business professionals, professional athletes, retirees and actors.Through her years of working at spas for hundreds of clients and advanced massage education, Araina knows exactly what is needed in order to restore balance in your body. She combines medical massage, deep tissue and spa relaxation techniques in order to eliminate the big 3 things that everyone experiences in his or her life as one point or another:1. Stress 2. Pain3. InjuryBe free of all these limitations and have the energy to do what you love to do. That's what she wants for each and every person she meets - your well-being! Be able to live the life you want without constant pain and stress to slow you down! Join her and take a look at her blog on Massage Artistry site today, never believe that constant pain is just a way of life again. Show less

  • Corporate, Start-Up & Small Business Wellness Consultant

    Sept 2012 - now

  • Owner: Massage Therapist & Pain Management Specialist

    Sept 2012 - now
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  Greenhope Services for Women

  May 2014 - Feb 2015

  Wellness & Self-Care Group Coordinator, Massage Therapist

  I assisted in the operation of a weekly relaxation and meditation group for formerly incarcerated women at Greenhope Services for Women. By providing massage therapy and acupressure I helped relieve stress and anxiety for women who are in the midst of reintegrating into society.