Diane Fisher, LMT
58 N. Franklin Street • Delaware, Ohio 43015
740.972.8069 • DianeFisherLMT@gmail.com
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
Massage Therapist • Educator • Consultant
Dedicated and personable professional providing a seasoned career in service and teaching.
Extensive experience communicating with persons from diverse socio-economic
backgrounds. Committed to increasing awareness and understanding of massage therapy.
Areas of Strength and Expertise:
Development & Planning │ Problem Solving │ Teaching/Consulting │ Marketing
Quality Control │ Orientation & Training │ Computer & Technical Skills │ Client Relations
Seminars/Presentations │ Massage Therapy│ Office Management │ Project Oriented
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Institute of Alternative Medicine – Columbus, OH
2008 – Present
Massage Therapy Instructor
 Instruct classes in techniques, Professional Development & Ethics, Business & Marketing
Massage Therapy with Diane – Worthington, OH & Delaware, OH
2004 – Present
Sole Proprietor/Licensed Massage Therapist/Educator/Consultant
 Licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board in January 2004 ~ License # 12863
 Provide therapeutic massage using various modalities and techniques
 Instruct private and group classes in massage techniques
 Provide public speaking & workshops on stress, massage and other health related topics
Ohio Institute of Health Careers – Columbus, OH
2006 – 2008
Massage Therapy Instructor/MT Program Assistant
 Supported and assisted Program Manager and Corporate Director of Education in
implementation of educational program, and in the accreditation process
 Created, instructed and evaluated massage therapy related courses
 Developed advisory committee relationships and coordinated biannual committee meetings
 Marketed MT program and clinic to the general public through verbal and written
communications
 Contributed to improvement of school and program through participation in CIP Committee,
Management and Departmental meetings
 Coordinated and supervised student marketing/chair massage events, such as off-site health fairs
American Institute of Alternative Medicine – Columbus, OH
2002 – 2005
Lead Instructor/Assistant Instructor/Admissions Coordinator
 Instructed introductory classes in massage techniques, which often led to participants enrolling in
full Massage Therapy program
 Assistant and substitute instructor for massage and musculoskeletal anatomy classes
 Supervised massage students in clinic and at offsite events
 Developed and coordinated marketing program for students
 Designed an on-site health fair and school open houses
 Organized staffing and materials for off-site marketing events
SubmitOrder.com – Columbus, OH
2000 – 2002
Quality Assurance/Customer Service
 Used research, writing, listening and verbal skills to arrange special projects and problem solve
countless issues
 Educated staff in specialized computer software; monitored calls and emails for quality assurance
Perennial Pleasures – Columbus, OH
Sole Proprietor/Horticulturist
 Specialized in perennial, herb and annual gardens for residential clients
 Provided consultation and public speaking for related topics
1997 – 2000
Peabody Landscape Construction – Columbus, OH
Team Leader/Horticulturist
 Estimated and negotiated bids of large and small projects
 Identified need for education and developed multi-media training program
 Supervised crews of 2-10 on residential and corporate accounts
1995 – 1997
ImageScapes – Columbus, OH
1991 – 1995
Office Manager/Team Leader
 Organized and handled payroll, client accounts, purchasing, inventory, equipment, accounts
payable and receivable
 Supervised crews of 1-6 on residential and corporate accounts
Embassy Suites – Cincinnati, OH & Columbus, OH
1989 – 1991
Assistant Executive Housekeeper/Front Desk Supervisor/Housekeeping
 Created orientation and multi-media training programs for housekeepers and supervisors
 Managed and motivated staff of 25-30 from diverse backgrounds
 Developed department policies and procedures
 Established guidelines for quality assurance and monitored performance
CERTIFICATES AND EDUCATION
Spiritual Healing I, II & III; NFSH Healing in America
Achievement and Contribution Certificate; Ohio Institute of Health Careers
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy I; Upledger Institute
Reiki I & II; Candy Rose-Lucas, LMT
Effective Communication Training; Donna Sigl-Davies, MA, PCC
Massage Therapy Diploma; American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Various College Level Courses; Columbus State Community College
MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Member: Associate Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Volunteer: WS2, Center for Victims of Torture, BRAVO (Buckeye Regional Anti-Violence
Organization), Columbus AIDS Taskforce, Special Olympics, Columbus Marathon
Speaker/Facilitator: Ohio Wesleyan University, Ohio Civil Service Employees Union, The Ohio
State University, Multiple Sclerosis Society, various civic organizations
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST