Jihong, also known by her chosen English name, Candy, is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).
Candy was born and attended her early school years in Kaifeng, Henan, China.
Candy attended university at Beijing Institute of Economics and Management, graduating in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Chinese law. Furthermore, Candy was recognized with the Outstanding Award in the Bar Examination.
From 2008 to 2011, Candy studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
Candy studied massage techniques, acupuncture, acupressure and cupping techniques and received her certificate to practice. In addition, Candy Received a first prize in the acupuncture and massage competition.
In 2016, Candy opened a massage spa in Zhengzhou and operated it for two years until relocating to the United States.
In addition to massage therapy, in 2013 Candy obtained her yogi license and taught yoga classes for five years in China.
Candy began her pursuit of a Licensed Massage Therapist in the United States by attending the Pensacola School of Massage Therapy in Pensacola, Florida.
Candy completed 650 hours of coursework and clinic practice and obtained her certificate ranking at the top of her class with a 3.88 GPA. Candy was honored by being named to the Dean’s list for her outstanding effort in both academic studies and clinical practice.
Candy received her massage therapist license in Texas, scoring a 95% on the Texas exam, and is awaiting her license in Florida pending her passing the MBLEX exam.
Candy sat for the MBLEX exam but did not pass the exam due to her limited English reading/writing skills. Candy has since been studying to improve her English skills to retake the exam.
Candy has worked at a Chinese massage spa in North Miami Beach since January, 2024. She is directly responsible for increasing guest satisfaction with all guests she treats requesting return appointments.
Candy is an active member of The American Massage Therapists Association (AMTA).