Centura College Graduate Spotlight – Carissa Chalsma

Centura College Graduate Spotlight – Carissa Chalsma

By Lisa Pinson, Massage Therapy Coordinator, Centura College Newport News

Carissa Chalsma began her Massage Therapy career at Centura College in Newport News on October 17, 2017 and c ompleted her coursework on June 18, 2018.  She was a diligent and engaged student, which resulted in her achieving a 4.0 grade in her coursework.

Currently, she is employed with Williamsburg Neck and Back Chiropractic in Williamsburg, Virginia as a Massage Therapist.  Through her work there she uses a variety of trigger point, orthopedic, myofascial, and stretching techniques that are designed to treat injuries, ease muscle tension, reduce muscle spasm and pain.  Her favorite work focuses on sports/trigger point and neuromuscular massage techniques that enable clients to regain and maintain healthy well-moving bodies.

Carissa has a passion for helping people through hands on healing.  She intends to pair her Massage Therapy diploma with a degree in Physical Therapy that she is currently pursuing at Old Dominion University.

In her free time, Carissa spends most of her time furthering her education in the healing arts.  She is dedicated to her craft and excels at it.  She also enjoys her family, friends, and boyfriend and loves to travel when she has time.

Even as busy as she is, Carissa still comes back here to Centura to assist other students who are about to graduate.  She serves as a Licensed Massage Therapist during clinicals and gives constructive feedback.  She is a true mentor.

Carissa is one of our best and brightest.  She is a true success story!