Dick Ferguson

I am a self-employed graduate of the Dayton School of Medical Massage and practice at Healing Hands Therapeutic Massage Center in Beavercreek, Ohio.  My purpose as a licensed massage therapist is to develop trustful relationships that produce tangible health benefits for my clients. I welcome freelance work that enables me to be the therapist of choice for persons seeking massage that is responsive to their needs, capably performed, expertly informed, medically appropriate, friendly, caring, and delivered in a safe and holistically healthy context.I am a massage therapist licensed in 2016 by the State Medical Board of Ohio. My technical skills as a massage therapist have been honed through professional practice, rigorous coursework, and over 3500 clinical and professional massages for a wide range of clients. I use Swedish massage techniques and numerous therapeutic interventions, including compressionkneadingrollingfrictionpercussionjoint movementscraniosacrallymph balancing trigger-point therapyposition releasestretchingmyofascial massagehot stone therapy, and cold-stone therapy for migraine headaches  I also assist clients with access to educational materials relevant to their needs, basic meditation techniques, and stretching modalities within my scope of practice. My massage training is appropriate for both table and chair massage. I also teach virtual massage (self- massage) when appropriate due to quarantine. I continue to take coursework in massage.I am 72 years old. Maturity and life experience enable me to be especially responsive to clients with medical needs and persons coming to grips with challenges of aging. I have chosen an “encore” career that enables me to explore new and unexplored dimensions of my humanity in service to others in my community.EducationGraduate October 2016Dayton School of Medical Massage, Kettering, OhioGraduate August 1993Master of Arts in Public PolicyThe Ohio State University, Columbus, OhioGraduate June 1973Bachelor of Arts in English, magna cum laudeUniversity of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio Work ExperienceHealing Hands Therapeutic Massage Center, Beavercreek, OhioIndependent massage therapist, November 2016 – presentUniversity of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio (See accompanying documentation.)Founding Executive Director, Fitz Center for Leadership in Community 2001- 2014Assistant to the President for Regional and Government Relations 1993 - 2001Associate Provost for Enrollment Management 1988-1992Assistant Dean and Director of Admission and Financial Aid, School of Law 1985-1988Director of University Communications 1978 – 1985Assistant Director of Admission 1974 – 1978          Admission Counselor 1973-1974                                                                                                                                               Updated September 2023