About Me

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Marjorie Dearstone Dickinson
mdickinsonlmt@gmail.com  •  (904) 945-4540
Education

Bachelors of Science, Nursing                                   May 2021-August 2022
University of North Florida                                        Jacksonville, Florida

Connective Tissue Therapy: The Frontline                 February 2019
Maura Brady, Florida School of Massage                  Gainesville, Florida

Resistance/Release, A Trager Approach                    January 2018
Deane Juhan, Florida School of Massage                  Gainesville, Florida

Playing with The Breath                                             July 2017
Frank Merillat, Florida School of Massage                Gainesville, Florida

What's The Fuzz, Lecture Presentation                      February 2017
Dr. Gil Hedley, Integral Anatomy Productions          Jacksonville, Florida

Natural Nurse Herbal Medicine Certification            March 2016-July 2017
Dr. Ellen Kamhi, Florida School of Holistic Living  Davie, Florida

Thai Foot Reflexology                                               July 2015
Karen Ball, Academy of Ancient Reflexology          Gainesville, Florida

Six-Day Intensive Human Dissection Workshop       April 2011
Gil Hedley, Somanautics Workshops, Inc.                 San Francisco, California

Integral Anatomy Intensive                                       February 2011
Gil Hedley, C.O.R.E. Institute                                   Tallahassee, Florida

Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians                    October 2010
American Institute of Alternative Medicine              East Brunswick, New Jersey

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy                                 May 2010
Michael Shea, New York Open Center                          New York, New York

Orthobionomy- Phase IV                                                July 2009
The Spine and Pelvis                                                      Gainesville, Florida

Applied Kinesiology- Level  I                                          June 2007
Touch for Health                                                               Tampa, Florida
                                                                                                                                     
Transpersonal Somatic Therapy I & II                     April 2007, August 2007
Paul Linn, Wellspring Psychiatry and Psychotherapy      Gainesville, Florida

Certificate in Personal Training                                         March 2007
National Academy of Sports Medicine                              Jacksonville, Florida

Movement Based Bodywork: The Temporomandibular Joint    February 2007
Ann Harmon, D.O., Florida School of Massage                         Gainesville, Florida

Active Isolated Stretching with Aaron Mattes                    November 2006
Gainesville Health and Fitness Center                                Gainesville, Florida

Advanced Polarity Therapy                                                October 2006
Florida School of Massage                                                 Gainesville, Florida

Myofascial Release I                                                           June 2006
C.O.R.E. Institute                                                                Tallahassee, Florida

Teaching Certificate/Anatomy and Physiology Focus     September 2005-March 2006
Florida School of Massage                                                Gainesville, Florida

Hand and Foot Reflexology Certificate                             June 2004-January 2005
Florida School of Massage                                                Gainesville, Florida

Massage and Hydrotherapy Certificate                             September 2003-March 2004
Florida School of Massage                                                   Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Arts, French Literature                                                         1999-2003
Barnard College, Columbia University                                New York, New York
Diploma received, magna cum laude, may, 2003. 
Awarded The Isabelle De Wyzewa Prize.

High School diploma                                                         1993-1999
Episcopal High School                                                       Jacksonville, Florida
Diploma received, cum laude, may, 1999. 
Accolades received include The Hollins College creative writing book award, 
The Dartmouth University book award, 
The Rhode Island School of Design book award.

Employment

Massage Therapist, business owner                        August 2009-Present
Marjorie Dickinson, LMT                                       Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Stoked: Kindling Relationships Through Touch    March 2018
Marjorie Dickinson, LMT                                      Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Anatomy Educator                                                  September 2017
Big Fish Yoga                                                         Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Inspired Connection: Acroyoga & Reflexology     February 2015
Ananda Kula                                                           Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Couples Communication Workshop                       May 2014
Big Fish Yoga                                                         Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Infant Massage                                                        June 2012
Jax Beach Breastfeeding Support                           Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Anatomy Educator                                                  March and October 2012, May 2013
Big Fish Yoga                                                         Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Massage Therapist                                                        October 2008-October 2009
Changes in Motion, pilates & yoga studio                   Jacksonville, Florida

Intern                                                                           August 2008
Island Dolphin Care                                                     Key Largo, Florida

Massage Therapist/ Exercise Specialist                         July 2007-July 2008
West Family Chiropractic                                             Gainesville, Florida

Massage Therapist                                                         July 2006-June 2007
Dodd Chiropractic                                                         Jacksonville, Florida

Massage Therapist and Reflexologist                            May 2006- May 2007 
Cobalt Moon Healing Center                                         Neptune Beach, Florida

Massage therapist/Chiropractic Assistant                         August 2004-April 2006
West Family Chiropractic                                                Gainesville, Florida         

Interests and Activities
--> Created and managed Galaxy Jax, a non-profit breastfeeding advocacy and support group with 150+ members, featuring a variety of health-related guest speakers, March 2013 – January 2014. (www.facebook.com/galaxyjax). Obtained national massage license from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 2004. Volunteered as a head coach for Girls on the Run, 2006.  Competed as a nationally ranked synchronized swimmer from 1991-1999. Fluent in French with notions of Spanish, German and ASL. Adult CPR/AED certified. Mental Health First Aid Certificate, 2021. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, 2022.