Owen Edwards

Owen Edwards graduated from the Salt Lake campus of the Utah College of Massage Therapy in September of 1997. Soon after graduating and obtaining licensure, Owen began working part-time as a massage therapist at the Sage Body Center in Salt Lake City as well as working part-time as a sales representative in the Bodyworks store. One year later, Owen accepted an employment offer from the Sunset Sauna and Massage Company located in San Francisco and moved to California. After gaining more experience, Owen moved on to the Retreat Resort and Spa in Guerneville, California where he is now the Spa Lead. Owen recently sent the following update letter to the Salt Lake Career Services office:

"As of last year, I got my California Aesthetician links, so I’m currently doing all items listed on our spa menu. My position is the Spa Lead; I do all the services, assist the Spa Director when he’s here and run the spa when he is not. It’s always something different, so it keeps me on my toes.

"I have to say the outstanding education that I received at the Salt Lake City Campus really got me started on the right track… It really helped me know exactly what I wanted to do with my career in the spa industry. I started with the right training that really allowed me to excel in the industry and allowed me to see what additional training I needed. In my case, this lead me to continue my education in the field of aesthetics.

"Anyway, to make a long story short, I really feel that the head start I got from UCMT has really helped me to reach my career goals. And I just wanted to let you know that!"