Jari Vuorijoki
My CV can be found on LinkedIn. You can contact me by phone or via Signal, where I can be reached at +358 (0)50 432 1623 under the name Jari Vuorijoki.
My active social media accounts are @jari_vuorijoki@mastodon.social (Finnish, English) and @jvuorijoki@mastodon.nu (Swedish, English).
I am a career changer, though perhaps not as much as people might think. In some capacity, I have been involved in healthcare for a long time. My previous work has largely been related to health. The change in 2019 was mainly a shift toward patient work, which I have enjoyed.
My enjoyment at work is reflected in the feedback I have received, which has been overwhelmingly positive. Massage work is enjoyable also because I have been able to develop some of my own techniques since my student days. It’s not entirely my own techniques, although one feedback giver perceived them that way. Some basic massage techniques have simply needed minor adjustments.
I find it particularly rewarding when clients leave feeling genuinely relaxed and rejuvenated, knowing that my work has made a positive difference to their well-being. This was one of the reasons I worked for three years as a sports massage therapist in basketball, which allowed me to follow closely the effect that massage had on players’ performance and recovery. Each session also gives me the chance to learn and refine my approach, adapting techniques to suit individual needs. The combination of feedback, personal growth, and seeing the tangible benefits for those I work with is what makes massage such a fulfilling and meaningful profession for me.
In addition to massage, I also work as a nurse. This is especially useful because there is usually plenty of nursing work available when there are fewer massage clients, and it also provides me with valuable additional knowledge that I can apply to my massage practice. One cannot provide massage while sick, and when many clients are ill, there is often work to be done as a nurse. I am also trained as a physiotherapist, which allows me to work with a broader patient base. However, physiotherapy patients also cannot be treated if they have a fever or are otherwise generally unwell. The advantage of physiotherapy, compared with massage, is that the range of patients and conditions is wider, giving me more varied experience and knowledge that I can apply across my work.
I have also had the opportunity to lead various activities, including exercise programs that are based in nature, combining physical movement with the restorative qualities of the outdoors. After completing my massage studies, I furthered my training by becoming a certified Asahi instructor. This has allowed me to guide others in gentle, flowing movements that promote relaxation, balance, and well-being, both indoors and in outdoor settings. Leading these activities has been rewarding, as I get to share my passion for movement and wellness while helping others connect with their bodies and the natural environment.
My hobbies include running and cycling, which I enjoy not just for the physical exercise but also for the sense of freedom and connection with nature they bring. Being outdoors is very close to my heart, and I try to spend as much time outside as possible. On occasion, I go paddling, which allows me to experience the calmness of nature in a completely different way. Most of the time, I prefer to move outdoors without a tent, simply immersing myself in the environment, although I do go camping from time to time.
Reading is another passion of mine. I love getting lost in a good book and exploring different worlds and ideas through literature. Unfortunately, there never seems to be quite enough time for it, but whenever I manage to carve out a moment, it’s deeply satisfying and rejuvenating.