Debbi Williamson

Debbi Williamson graduated from the Las Vegas Campus of the Utah College of Massage Therapy Family of Schools in May of 2002. Spa Struck, a spa located in a resort outside of Vail, Colorado, recently hired Debbi. Debbi sent the following letter to the Career Services Department:

I first became interested in massage while I was attending University of Nevada in Reno. One of my roommates was a massage therapist and she made me aware of the endless possibilities in the field. After realizing that I was not yet ready for college, I checked into massage schools. NSMT was by far the most qualified school that I researched as well as the closest to my home.

"Before school began, I set a goal. Straight A's and perfect attendance. This was probably the first real goal I had ever set. While in school I saw most of my classmates dealing with life changing challenges and a lot of drama. But for me school was pretty straight forward, except for Anatomy. I had a great deal of stress with Anatomy, but I ended up understanding it and walking away with a valuable lesson. No matter how agreeable you are you won't always agree with everyone.

"School flew by and I got to know my classmates. I made regular appointments with Jackie in Career Services. Then came the end of school, I fulfilled half of my goal, perfect attendance, with a 3.9 GPA... not bad. All the finals came, then everything just went away. No more classes, or classmates... time to find a job. I was hired at a local fitness center and started sitting behind a desk. (BORING!)

"Out of the blue Jackie called me a few days before graduation and informed me that Spa Struck of Vail was inquiring if anyone would be willing to interview with them. Jackie immediately thought of me, because I had told her about wanting to move back to Colorado.

"Before I knew it I was interviewing with the owner of a spa in the Vail area, who was in Las Vegas at a convention. I was hired the next day and within 3 days I was driving to start my new career in Colorado.

"Spa Struck is a cozy, yet professional environment. I have been working there for almost a month and so far this industry suits me perfectly. At the spa I perform no more than 6 massages in one day, which keeps my body from being overstrained. I also have been trained on all their body treatments, like wraps and polishes. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience and look forward to working the busy ski season."