Licenses
Active License for Massage Therapy, State of Ohio
Initial License Date: August 10, 2012 Renewal date: April 1, 2025
Credential: 33.020470-C-D
Education
Traditional Thai Massage Specialist 300 Hour Program. Naga Center, Gresham, Oregon. September 2018- June 2019. Extensive dive into traditional Thai medicine with naj (formerly known as Nephyr Jacobsen).
Registered Yoga Teacher Training Program – RYT100. Additional 100 hours of Yoga Teacher Training for RYT300. Samyoga Institute/ Shiva Shakti Synthesis, LLC, Columbus, Ohio. September 22, 2017- February 17, 2018.
Registered Yoga Teacher Training Program – RYT200. Samyoga Institute/ Shiva Shakti Synthesis, LLC, Columbus, Ohio. September 12, 2015- June 5, 2016.
Associate of Science, Massage Therapy. Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio. Graduation: March 2012
Associate of Arts, Humanities. Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio. Graduation: September 2009
Certifications
RYT 200® (Registered Yoga Teacher), Yoga Alliance
Initial Date: June 6, 2016 Renewal date: June 26, 2019
Registry ID: 194560
CPR and AED, American Safety & Health Institute. Training Center ID 49408, Registry No. 110620, 50129. February 5, 2016 – February 2018
Certified Vedic Thai Yoga Massage Artist, Vedic Conservatory. Required 150 hours of Vedic Conservatory training, 50 documented sessions, a written exam, and attendance to at least one intensive, seven-day course. April 2015.
Internships
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, 15-week in-patient Massage Therapy internship in all units, including those for Burns, NICU, PICU, Oncology and Rehabilitation. August 29- December 19, 2012.
Grant Medical Center Main Operating Room, five hours a week. Transported case carts and assisted Operating Room Assistants with operating room preparation between surgical cases. Observed and shadowed satellite Pathologist and General, Neurosurgical, Orthopedic, Cardiac, and Plastics surgeons. 1997-2000.
Active License for Massage Therapy, State of Ohio
Initial License Date: August 10, 2012 Renewal date: April 1, 2025
Credential: 33.020470-C-D
Education
Traditional Thai Massage Specialist 300 Hour Program. Naga Center, Gresham, Oregon. September 2018- June 2019. Extensive dive into traditional Thai medicine with naj (formerly known as Nephyr Jacobsen).
Registered Yoga Teacher Training Program – RYT100. Additional 100 hours of Yoga Teacher Training for RYT300. Samyoga Institute/ Shiva Shakti Synthesis, LLC, Columbus, Ohio. September 22, 2017- February 17, 2018.
Registered Yoga Teacher Training Program – RYT200. Samyoga Institute/ Shiva Shakti Synthesis, LLC, Columbus, Ohio. September 12, 2015- June 5, 2016.
Associate of Science, Massage Therapy. Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio. Graduation: March 2012
Associate of Arts, Humanities. Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio. Graduation: September 2009
Certifications
RYT 200® (Registered Yoga Teacher), Yoga Alliance
Initial Date: June 6, 2016 Renewal date: June 26, 2019
Registry ID: 194560
CPR and AED, American Safety & Health Institute. Training Center ID 49408, Registry No. 110620, 50129. February 5, 2016 – February 2018
Certified Vedic Thai Yoga Massage Artist, Vedic Conservatory. Required 150 hours of Vedic Conservatory training, 50 documented sessions, a written exam, and attendance to at least one intensive, seven-day course. April 2015.
Internships
Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, 15-week in-patient Massage Therapy internship in all units, including those for Burns, NICU, PICU, Oncology and Rehabilitation. August 29- December 19, 2012.
Grant Medical Center Main Operating Room, five hours a week. Transported case carts and assisted Operating Room Assistants with operating room preparation between surgical cases. Observed and shadowed satellite Pathologist and General, Neurosurgical, Orthopedic, Cardiac, and Plastics surgeons. 1997-2000.
A staircase guarded by nagas at Wat Tham Pla, Thailand in 2019.
Continuing Education and Initiations
Daily Habits, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, Based on textual theory from Thai medical texts, such as Kamphii Samutthaan Winichai, this talk reviewed diet, sleep, posture, and other daily habits for health in relation to season, age, time of day and other factors. Eugene, OR, zoom, October 8-11, 2023.
Astanga Hrdaya, Astanga Samgraha, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, reviewed chapters 1-3 of these traditional medicine texts- Ayuskamiya adhyaya (desire for long life), Dinacarya adhyaya (daily regimen) and Rtucarya adhyaya (seasonal regimen). North Chesterfield, VA, zoom, May 4-7, 2023.
Tongue Diagnosis, Medicinal Formulas & Causative Factors, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, Based on the Kam Phii Samutthaan Winicchai and Mahaa Pigat, Richmond, VA, November 11-14,2022.
Reusi Dot Ton, Level Two, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi and Varūni, in person instruction of RDT including meditation practices, chanting, discussion of the elements, causative factors of imbalance and disease, and 36 postures. Richmond, VA, May 16-22, 2022.
Reusi Dot Ton, Level One, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi and Varūni, recorded online sessions combined with live zoom sessions. Instruction of RDT including Wai Kru, breathing, daily habits, chanting, and 31 postures. January-February 2022.
Pali Pronunciation Class, Varūni, online introduction to Pali pronunciation, July 2020.
Esoteric Thai Healing: The Subtle Work Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, May 10-13, 2019.
Elements! Theory for Bodyworkers Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, May 31- June 4, 2019.
Thai Herbal Medicine, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, April 12-15, 2019.
Tok Sen Initiation and 5 Limb Pulse Diagnosis, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, Mala Room, Bath, Maine, March 22-31, 2019.
Thai Rx, Injuries and Condtions, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, March 8-11, 2019.
Thai Rx, Spine to Toes, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, February 15-18, 2019.
Thai Rx, Head, Shoulders, and Arms, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, November 30- December 3, 2018.
Thai Medical Theory for Bodyworkers, Naga Center School of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Nephyr Jacobsen, Auditing online course, November 2018.
Tools! Of Thai Bodywork. Nephyr Jacobsen and Jim Madras, Naga Center of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Gresham, OR, November 2-5, 2018.
Deep Thai Massage: Compression and Stretch, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Gresham, OR, October 5th - 9th, 2018.
Essentials of Thai Bodywork: Layers and Lines, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Gresham, OR, September 7th - 11th, 2018.
10 hour Anatomic Yoga Workshop,. Bandha Yoga, Ray Long, MD, 10 Anatomy and Physiology (Gross and Subtle) Contact Hours, Yoga On High TTI, Columbus, Ohio, October 20- 22, 2017.
The Nurse Wellness Conference, Ohio Nurses Association accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (OBN-001-91), ONA-17-03-1018, Day One 6.25 Contact Hours and Day Two 6.25 Contact Hours, Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, March 24-25, 2017.
Thai Medical Theory for Bodyworkers, Naga Center School of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, (4423 NE Tillamook St, Portland, Oregon) Nephyr Jacobsen, 50 CE hours, online course, November 15, 2016.
Tandem Lomi Lomi Training, Back in Touch, LLC, Michael McDowell and Catherine Lang, 21 CE hours, Topsail Island, NC, September 9-11, 2016.September 5- November 13, 2016.
MASS 2298- Introduction to Oncology Massage, Columbus State Community College, Stanly Williams, 37.5 contact hours, Columbus, OH, May 30- August 13, 2016.
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Aura Vaught, 24 CE hours, Columbus, Ohio, March 11-13, 2016
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 43 CE hours, Delray Beach,
Florida, May 21-27, 2015
Reiki Level I, Reiki Center, Linda Haley, RMT, Grandview, Ohio, April 18-19, 2015
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Aura Vaught, 24 CE hours, Columbus, Ohio, Mar 27-
29, 2015
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 43 CE hours, Delray Beach,
Florida, October 30-November 5, 2014
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Aura Vaught and Sudevi Kramer, 30 CE hours, Red
River Gorge, Kentucky, September 22, 2014
Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine, Ayurveda Holistic Healing Center, Rajeev Suchada, Chiang Mai,
Thailand, April 2014
Foot Reflexology, Sunshine Massage School, Sicha Rieoklang, 12 CE hours, Chiang Mai, Thailand,
April 7, 2014
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Sunshine Massage School, Suriyan Punyafoo, 30 CE hours, Chiang
Mai, Thailand, April 4, 2014
Herbal Treatment and Steam Bath, Sunshine Massage School, Dot Po, Chiang Mai, Thailand, March
29, 2014
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 24 CE hours, Topsail Island, NC,
January 12, 2014
Sports Massage, Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies, 17 CE hours, Home Study, September 22,
2013
Introduction to Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, Back in Touch, LLC. Michael McDowell and Catherine Lang, Topsail Island, NC, September 9, 2013.
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 24 CE hours, Topsail Island, NC,
September 8, 2013
CranioSacral Therapy I, Upledger Institute, Mable B Sharp, MS, PT, LMT, CST, 24 CE hours, Columbus, OH, June 2012
Daily Habits, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, Based on textual theory from Thai medical texts, such as Kamphii Samutthaan Winichai, this talk reviewed diet, sleep, posture, and other daily habits for health in relation to season, age, time of day and other factors. Eugene, OR, zoom, October 8-11, 2023.
Astanga Hrdaya, Astanga Samgraha, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, reviewed chapters 1-3 of these traditional medicine texts- Ayuskamiya adhyaya (desire for long life), Dinacarya adhyaya (daily regimen) and Rtucarya adhyaya (seasonal regimen). North Chesterfield, VA, zoom, May 4-7, 2023.
Tongue Diagnosis, Medicinal Formulas & Causative Factors, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, Based on the Kam Phii Samutthaan Winicchai and Mahaa Pigat, Richmond, VA, November 11-14,2022.
Reusi Dot Ton, Level Two, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi and Varūni, in person instruction of RDT including meditation practices, chanting, discussion of the elements, causative factors of imbalance and disease, and 36 postures. Richmond, VA, May 16-22, 2022.
Reusi Dot Ton, Level One, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi and Varūni, recorded online sessions combined with live zoom sessions. Instruction of RDT including Wai Kru, breathing, daily habits, chanting, and 31 postures. January-February 2022.
Pali Pronunciation Class, Varūni, online introduction to Pali pronunciation, July 2020.
Esoteric Thai Healing: The Subtle Work Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, May 10-13, 2019.
Elements! Theory for Bodyworkers Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, May 31- June 4, 2019.
Thai Herbal Medicine, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, April 12-15, 2019.
Tok Sen Initiation and 5 Limb Pulse Diagnosis, Somānanda Dharmanātha Yogi, Mala Room, Bath, Maine, March 22-31, 2019.
Thai Rx, Injuries and Condtions, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, March 8-11, 2019.
Thai Rx, Spine to Toes, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, February 15-18, 2019.
Thai Rx, Head, Shoulders, and Arms, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center, Gresham, OR, November 30- December 3, 2018.
Thai Medical Theory for Bodyworkers, Naga Center School of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Nephyr Jacobsen, Auditing online course, November 2018.
Tools! Of Thai Bodywork. Nephyr Jacobsen and Jim Madras, Naga Center of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Gresham, OR, November 2-5, 2018.
Deep Thai Massage: Compression and Stretch, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Gresham, OR, October 5th - 9th, 2018.
Essentials of Thai Bodywork: Layers and Lines, Nephyr Jacobsen, Naga Center of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, Gresham, OR, September 7th - 11th, 2018.
10 hour Anatomic Yoga Workshop,. Bandha Yoga, Ray Long, MD, 10 Anatomy and Physiology (Gross and Subtle) Contact Hours, Yoga On High TTI, Columbus, Ohio, October 20- 22, 2017.
The Nurse Wellness Conference, Ohio Nurses Association accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (OBN-001-91), ONA-17-03-1018, Day One 6.25 Contact Hours and Day Two 6.25 Contact Hours, Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH, March 24-25, 2017.
Thai Medical Theory for Bodyworkers, Naga Center School of Traditional Thai Medicine and Massage, (4423 NE Tillamook St, Portland, Oregon) Nephyr Jacobsen, 50 CE hours, online course, November 15, 2016.
Tandem Lomi Lomi Training, Back in Touch, LLC, Michael McDowell and Catherine Lang, 21 CE hours, Topsail Island, NC, September 9-11, 2016.September 5- November 13, 2016.
MASS 2298- Introduction to Oncology Massage, Columbus State Community College, Stanly Williams, 37.5 contact hours, Columbus, OH, May 30- August 13, 2016.
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Aura Vaught, 24 CE hours, Columbus, Ohio, March 11-13, 2016
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 43 CE hours, Delray Beach,
Florida, May 21-27, 2015
Reiki Level I, Reiki Center, Linda Haley, RMT, Grandview, Ohio, April 18-19, 2015
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Aura Vaught, 24 CE hours, Columbus, Ohio, Mar 27-
29, 2015
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 43 CE hours, Delray Beach,
Florida, October 30-November 5, 2014
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Aura Vaught and Sudevi Kramer, 30 CE hours, Red
River Gorge, Kentucky, September 22, 2014
Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine, Ayurveda Holistic Healing Center, Rajeev Suchada, Chiang Mai,
Thailand, April 2014
Foot Reflexology, Sunshine Massage School, Sicha Rieoklang, 12 CE hours, Chiang Mai, Thailand,
April 7, 2014
Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Sunshine Massage School, Suriyan Punyafoo, 30 CE hours, Chiang
Mai, Thailand, April 4, 2014
Herbal Treatment and Steam Bath, Sunshine Massage School, Dot Po, Chiang Mai, Thailand, March
29, 2014
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 24 CE hours, Topsail Island, NC,
January 12, 2014
Sports Massage, Institute for Integrative Healthcare Studies, 17 CE hours, Home Study, September 22,
2013
Introduction to Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, Back in Touch, LLC. Michael McDowell and Catherine Lang, Topsail Island, NC, September 9, 2013.
Vedic Thai Yoga Massage, Vedic Conservatory, Mukti Michael Buck, 24 CE hours, Topsail Island, NC,
September 8, 2013
CranioSacral Therapy I, Upledger Institute, Mable B Sharp, MS, PT, LMT, CST, 24 CE hours, Columbus, OH, June 2012
Employment History
Licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor and Founder, Jai Center for Wellness, LLC, Gahanna then Baltimore, Ohio, November 2016 (separate location as of June 2017)- present, Full Time.
Registered Yoga Teacher, Independent Contractor, Renew Wellness, LLC, Gahanna, Ohio, June 2016-June 2017. Gentle yoga class once a week.
Licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor, Renew Wellness, LLC, Gahanna, Ohio, August 18, 2014- June 2017, Full Time. LMT for all patients seeking therapeutic massage for wellness including: chronic physical or emotional pain management, PTSD, disassociation with touch due to trauma, and history of sexual abuse, for example. Joint sessions with Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation (LISW-S) who council client during EMDR processing with massage therapy and energy work as an aid.
Licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor, Allvera Bodywrap and Wellness Center, Pickerington, Ohio, August 11, 2012- August 16, 2014, Full time. LMT for customers seeking massage for wellness including: relaxation, coping, sports massage and pain management. Established a partnership with Pickerington North High School’s Quarter Back Club (QBC) in August of 2012. High School football players paid half of the cost of a discounted massage and the QBC paid the other half.
Insurance Coordinator, Sullivan Centre for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Columbus, Ohio, May
2010-October 2012, Part time position to accommodate school schedule.
Program Administrator, Medical Education at Grant Medical Center, Continuing Medical Education and Family Medicine Residency Departments, Columbus, Ohio, January 2008-May 2010, Full time
Secretary II and Administrative Secretary, Neurosciences at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, July 2003-December 2007, Full time
Licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor and Founder, Jai Center for Wellness, LLC, Gahanna then Baltimore, Ohio, November 2016 (separate location as of June 2017)- present, Full Time.
Registered Yoga Teacher, Independent Contractor, Renew Wellness, LLC, Gahanna, Ohio, June 2016-June 2017. Gentle yoga class once a week.
Licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor, Renew Wellness, LLC, Gahanna, Ohio, August 18, 2014- June 2017, Full Time. LMT for all patients seeking therapeutic massage for wellness including: chronic physical or emotional pain management, PTSD, disassociation with touch due to trauma, and history of sexual abuse, for example. Joint sessions with Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation (LISW-S) who council client during EMDR processing with massage therapy and energy work as an aid.
Licensed Massage Therapist, Independent Contractor, Allvera Bodywrap and Wellness Center, Pickerington, Ohio, August 11, 2012- August 16, 2014, Full time. LMT for customers seeking massage for wellness including: relaxation, coping, sports massage and pain management. Established a partnership with Pickerington North High School’s Quarter Back Club (QBC) in August of 2012. High School football players paid half of the cost of a discounted massage and the QBC paid the other half.
Insurance Coordinator, Sullivan Centre for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Columbus, Ohio, May
2010-October 2012, Part time position to accommodate school schedule.
Program Administrator, Medical Education at Grant Medical Center, Continuing Medical Education and Family Medicine Residency Departments, Columbus, Ohio, January 2008-May 2010, Full time
Secretary II and Administrative Secretary, Neurosciences at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio, July 2003-December 2007, Full time
