Mama Earth Massage Therapy services have been provided either at the following venues and festivals:
- The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
- The Metro – Chicago, IL
- Riot Fest 2019 and 2021 (Artist World, Ultimate / Deluxe) – Chicago, IL
- Windy City Smokeout 2022 (Artist Compound) – Chicago, IL
EDUCATION (Laura Schofield)
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology | University of Illinois, Chicago – Chicago, 2024 (projected)
Associate of Arts | City Colleges Chicago – Chicago, 2021
Associate of Applied Science – Physical Therapist Assistant | City Colleges Chicago, Malcolm X – Chicago 2019
Personal Fitness Training Certificate | City Colleges Chicago, Malcolm X – Chicago 2018
Massage Therapy Certificate | City Colleges Chicago, Malcolm X – Chicago 2017
Associate of Applied Science – Computers & Information Systems | Rock Valley College – Rockford, IL 2000
Travel & Tourism Certificate | Chaparral Career College – Tucson, AZ 1995
INTERNSHIPS / CLINICAL EDUCATION (Laura Schofield
2019 – Skilled Care Unit – Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy, Monitoring Vitals, Gait Training, Neuromuscular Reeducation, Scheduling, Chart Review, Rounds Meetings, Documentation
2018 – Outpatient Clinic – Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy, Ultrasound, Electrical Stimulation, Interferential Current, Mechanical Traction, Low Level Laser Therapy, Cryotherapy, Thermotherapy, Documentation
2018 – Health Club– Personal Training, Operations, Group Exercise
2017 – Triathlon Gym – Deep Tissue & Sports Massage
2017 – Spa – Full Body Swedish, Deep Tissue & Relaxation Massage
AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS (Laura Schofield)
Phi Theta Kappa, American Massage Therapy Association Member, American Physical Therapy Association Member, American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Current CPR/AED Certification, 2019 Excellence in Clinical Education – Malcolm X College, 2017 Outstanding Student of the Year – American Massage Therapy Association / Illinois Chapter
VOLUNTEER WORK AND ACTIVITIES
Windy City Smokeout 2022, Riot Fest 2021/2019, 2018 Bank of America Marathon, 2018 Red Cross Blood Drive, 2017 Provident Hospital Mens’ Health Fair, The Hideout Diaper Drive 2018
SKILLS
• Manual Therapy
• Therapeutic Exercise
• Gait Training
• Neuromuscular Reeducation
• Ultrasound
• Low Level Laser Therapy
• Electrical Stimulation
• Interferential Current
• Licensed Massage Therapist
• SOAP Note Documentation
• Strong Service Industry Background
• CPR/AED BLS Certified
• Conversational Spanish
• Conversational French
EXPERIENCE
Lincoln Park
MAY 2018 – PRESENT
Licensed Massage Therapist • Designing massage sessions of up to 2 hours
• Progressing and regressing stretch protocols based on client needs and feedback
• Stretching large muscle groups
• Adjusting pressure based on client feedback
• Recommending frequency and duration of future sessions
• Maintaining hygiene of the treatment room and equipment
• Documentation in SOAP note format
• Performing mini stretch sessions at public events
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT IN OTHER INDUSTRIES
Catering Server / Bartender / Team Captain & Head Butler | 2012 – 2017
Trade Show & Promo Model / SAG-AFTRA Actress | 2012 – 2017
Food Server / Bartender | 1991 – 2014
Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant | 1998 – 2003
Travel Agent | 1996 – 1997