Fayetteville, Bentonville, & all over Arkansas | kirbyclark.mmt@gmail
Biography &
Mission Statement
Massage Therapist & Educator
Kirby Clark, MMT, BCTMB (they/them/theirs) is a graduate of Blue Cliff College's 2014 Massage Therapy program.
When asked about what drew them to massage, Clark remarked that there's always been a passion and affinity for helping people relax. They also site their mother, a disabled widow struggling with fibromyalgia and three herniated discs, as a major influence. "I would come in from school and before momma would go to sleep, I'd come to her bedside and give her amateur massages. That started when I was in middle school, and so massage has always seemed like the right path for me."
Since becoming licensed, Clark has worked with a variety of clients from all walks of life and gained experience with over 5,000 hours of hands-on massage. Specializing in Myofascial Release, Hot Stone, Geriatric, and Massage for relieving Fibromyalgia symptoms, Clark has made it their goal to always provide exceptional service to the clients that find themselves on the massage table.
To date, Kirby has taken over 200 hours in Continuing Education including certifications in Prenatal Massage, Myofascial Release, E-Stim, Body Wraps, Business Building, Hot Stone Massage, Cupping, Heat Modalities, Spa & Hydrotherapy, Ayurveda, Shiatsu, Acupressure, Reflexology, and Masso-Facials.
Recently, Clark has upgraded their Massage License from LMT (Licensed Massage Therapists) to MMT (Master Massage Therapist) and had their own CE courses approved by the Arkansas Department of Health. As well as becoming Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork through NCBTMB.
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"I am dedicated to providing relaxing, palliative, and therapeutic massage to all clientele who seek my services as a massage therapist.
To the best of my ability, I strive to soothe the aches and pains of clients in distress and help facilitate healing and relief in client's various conditions and challenges.
I will uphold the professional standards set before me and respect my client's input. I will use compassion, flexibility, and knowledge to do my job as a massage therapist.
I am committed to providing the most luxurious treatments and beneficial services in the most safe and comfortable environment possible for all those who find their way to my massage table."
Kirby Clark, MMT, BCTMB
Springdale, AR | kirbyclark.mmt@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Licensed Master Massage Therapist Oct. 2014
Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Dec. 2022
6,004 Hours of Massage Served Jan. 2023
211 Hours of Continuing Education Certifications Dec. 2022
Education
Diploma of Massage Therapy | July 2014
Blue Cliff College Fayetteville, AR
775-hour Massage Therapy Program
Clinicals 1, 2, & 3 105 hours
Supervised Student Clinical Practice with Public Clients
Internships
Washington Regional Center for Exercise 6 hours
Supervised Experience in Chair Massage, Business Coordinator, & Table Massage
Highlands Oncology Group 10hours
Supervised Work with Chemotherapy Patients, Nurses, & Staff throughout Facility
Work Experience
White Lotus Salon & Massage
Fayetteville, AR | Jan. 2022 - Present
Independent Contractor/Master Massage Therapist
Spa Botanica at Embassy Suites
Rogers, AR | Nov. 2021 - Nov. 2023
Master Massage Therapist
Face It
Fayetteville, AR | May 2021 - Nov. 2021
Independent Contractor/ Master Massage Therapist
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LaVida Massage
Fayetteville & Bentonville, AR | Nov. 2019 - May 2021, Nov. 2023- Present
Licensed Massage Therapist/Master Massage Therapist
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Touch Of Divinity at Beauty Centric
Fayetteville, AR | Jul. 2019 - Nov. 2019
Independent Contractor/Licensed Massage Therapist
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Massage Envy
Fayetteville, AR | Oct. 2014 - Nov. 2019
Licensed Massage Therapist/Lead Therapist
*Recipient of 2016 Spirit Award
*Promoted to Lead Therapist Nov. 2017
Teaching Experience
Kirby Clark Ellis Massage Therapy Courses
Arkansas | May 2021 - Present
Continuing Education Provider, AR Dept. Health & NCBTMP Approved Provider
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The Edge School Of Massage
Fayetteville, AR | Apr. 2021 - Dec. 2021
Instructor for Massage Therapy, Spa & General Massage
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Blue Cliff College
Fayetteville, AR | Feb. 2020 - Jun. 2020
Instructor for Massage Therapy, Western Approaches & Special Populations
Continuing Education Certificates
2015
Pregnancy & Post-Partum Massage (25 hours)
2017
Foundations In Myofascial Release: The Upper Body (20 hours)
2019
Pain Reduction Through Electro Stimulation (6 hours)
Body Wrap Basics (6 hours)
Business Building For The Massage Therapist (6 hours)
Full Body Hot Stone Massage (6 hours)
Massage Cupping (6 hours)
Intro To Heat Modalities: Hot Stones, Warm Bamboo, Heat Packs (12 hours)
Hot Stone Massage (6 hours)
Spa & Hydrotherapy (6 hours)
2020
Introduction To Ayurveda: Doshic Facial Massage (6 hours)
Introduction To Ayurveda: Abhyanga (6 hours)
Introduction To Ayurveda: Shirodhara (6 hours)
Intro To Pressure: Shiatsu - Acupressure + Reflexology (12 hours)
Intro To The Masso-Facial (6 hours)
Cut & Counsel: Covid-19 (Arkansas Department Of Health)
2021
Aromatherapy (2 hours)
Prenatal Massage & Pathology And Pregnancy (9 hours)
The Laws And Rules & Regulations Of Arkansas (6 hours)
The Ethics Of Massage (6 hours)
Chair Massage 101 (6 hours)
Tools Of The Trade: Save Your Body, Work Smarter (12 hours)
River Rocks Foot Soak (6 hours)
Ethics (2 hours)
Business Ethics (3 hours)
Bodywork Cupping (2 hours)
Centering Diversity, Inclusion, And Equity In Our Practices (1 hour)
Cultural Competency For Massage Therapists (1 hour)
Implicit Bias: Interrupting The Stories That Prevent Us From Delivering Optimal Care (1.5 hours)
Creating An Affirming & Inclusive Practice (2 hours)
Challenging Racism In The Massage Industry (2 hours)
Safestones (12 hours)
Antiracism For Health Care Providers (1 hour)
Principles For Business Success & Sales (6 hours)
Regulatory Issues & Arkansas Law (6 hours)
Be There (Born This Way Foundation)
2022
Sex Trafficking Awareness And How Massage Therapists Can Help Survivors (1 hour)
Facial Lymph Massage (6 hours)
Working With Ancient Oils (6 hours)
Percussion Massage Basics (.05 hours)
2023
Applications of Massage Cupping (9 hours)
Cranial-Sacral Therapy (18 hours)
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy for the Low Back (8 hours)
Effective Soft-Tissue Strategies for Plantar Fasciitis & Planter Fasciosis (4 hours)
Managing Risk in Your Massage Practice (2 hours)
Trauma-Informed Practice: An Evidence-Based Approach to Holistic Care (2 hours)
Tailoring Massage Sessions with Ladder of Engagement Protocols (6 hours)
Gentle Massage of the Muscles of Respiration (4 hours)
Innovative Approaches to Care: Massage Therapy & Whole Person Health (1.5 hours)
Barefoot Bodyworks: Ashi-Stretch (12 hours)
A Doctor's Note Isn't Good Enough... and what is better (2 hours)
Introduction to Craniosacral Therapy Part I (18 hours)
Approved Continuing Education Courses
Basics Of Massage Bundle (18 hour)
Massage Therapy Laws & Rules (3 hours)
Business, Resume, & Portfolio Workshop For Massage Therapists (3 hours)
Foundations Of Massage Therapy (6 hours)
Intro. To Spa Hydrotherapy: Scrubs, Wraps, & Facial Massage (6 hours)
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Hot Stone Massage Bundle (18 hour) *NCBTMB Approved
Intro. To Full Body Hot Stone Massage (6 hours)
Intermediate Full Body Hot Stone Massage (6 hours)
Advanced Full Body Hot Stone Massage (6 hours)
Special Populations Massage Bundle (18 hour)
Intro. To Prenatal & Postpartum Massage (6 hours)
Chair Massage: Four Ways (6 hours)
Intro. To Cupping: Myofascial Release & Decompression (6 hours)
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Online Options
Thermo-Theory (6 hours)
Diversity, Inclusion, & Equity: Cultural Competency Training For Massage Business (6 hours)
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Continuing Education Courses have been provided at the following locations:
Healing Edge Massage Academy (formerly The Edge School Of Massage)
Fayetteville
Arkansas School Of Massage
Fort Smith
Body Wellness Massage Academy
Conway
Radiance School Of Massage
Hot Springs
Touching America School Of Massage Therapy Technology
Maumelle
Face It Education Center
Fayetteville
Arkansas Academy Of Massage
Cabot
Touch Of Joy
Searcy
White Lotus Salon & Massage
Fayetteville
NEA School Of Massage
Jonesboro
Francis Massage & Bodywork
Mountain Home
Lotus & Crow
Paragould
Kimberley Yutsus Massage Therapy
Pineville
Spa 1905
Eureka Springs
A Touch For Health School Of Therapy Technology
Texarkana
CAM Collaborative: Master Massage Learning
Little Rock
Volunteer Service
Chair Massage Events
2014
Race For The Cure (3 hours)
with Blue Cliff College
2015
Outdoor Cap Company (2 hours)
with Blue Cliff College
2016
RazorFest (2 hours)
with Massage Envy
NWA Pride Parade (1 hour)
proceeds/donations to benefit Pulse Nightclub Massacre Families
2019
Student Appreciation at the University Of Arkansas (4 hours)
with LaVida Massage
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Volunteer Positions
2022
July-November
Licensure Level Ad Hoc Committee
with the Massage Therapy Technical Advisory Committee & Arkansas Department of Health
2023/2024
April - April
Board Member
American Massage Therapy Association, Arkansas Chapter
Credentials
Diploma, License, & Continuing Education
