Amy Rodriguez
Vista,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate acupuncturist with 5 years of experience in providing holistic care, seeking to join Vista Community Clinic to deliver personalized acupuncture treatments that promote balance, pain relief, and overall wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acupuncturist and Owner
Solvra Integrative Health
Vista, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Provide acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion treatments to address pain, stress, skin health, and overall wellness, delivering personalized care rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
- Treat 3-5 patients per day, 2 days a week, achieving positive outcomes in pain reduction, stress relief, and cosmetic improvements.
- Oversee all practice operations, including patient scheduling, marketing, and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Educate patients on TCM-based lifestyle strategies to enhance treatment efficacy and promote long-term health.
Respite Care Provider
ARCC Center Foundation
08.2022 - Current
- Provide hands-on support to children with special needs, assisting with structured play, social interaction, and creative activities tailored to their physical, emotional, and cognitive needs.
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and caregivers to maintain a safe, nurturing environment, ensuring continuity of care during respite sessions.
- Promote socialization and development through trauma-informed care, enhancing emotional regulation and motor skills with patience and empathy.
- Demonstrate reliability, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability, skills transferable to patient-centered clinical settings.
Acupuncture Intern (Off-Site)
UCSD Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic Complex (RIMAC)
San Diego, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided acupuncture treatments to UCSD students and athletes for sports-related injuries (e.g., tendonitis, sprains, low back pain, shoulder impingement, knee pain) and performance recovery, using TCM and sports medicine approaches.
- Employed motor point acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and electrostimulation to promote musculoskeletal healing and restore mobility.
- Supported student wellness by treating stress, anxiety, fatigue, headaches, and insomnia, enhancing mental clarity and emotional regulation during academic and athletic demands.
- Collaborated with recreation staff and athletic trainers, educating patients on stretching, acupressure, and recovery techniques.
Acupuncture Intern (Off-Site)
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered tailored acupuncture treatments to pediatric patients with chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, neurological conditions, and mental-emotional imbalances, adapting TCM principles for children.
- Performed adjunct therapies such as acupressure, tui na, cupping, and auricular therapy, using non-needle techniques (acupressure seeds, shonishin, acupressure) for needle-sensitive patients.
- Worked with integrative care teams (physicians, psychologists, nurses, physical therapists) to align treatments with patients’ medical plans, documenting outcomes in hospital EHR systems per HIPAA standards.
- Built rapport with children and families, educating them on acupuncture benefits and lifestyle adjustments to support pediatric wellness.
Acupuncture Intern
Pacific College of Health and Science Clinic
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Delivered supervised acupuncture treatments for conditions such as chronic pain, stress, anxiety, and digestive disorders, integrating TCM diagnostics and treatment planning.
- Applied adjunct techniques including cupping, gua sha, and electrostimulation to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with clinic supervisors to create individualized treatment plans, ensuring holistic and effective care.
Education
Doctor of Acupuncture - Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
Pacific College of Health and Science
San Diego, CA08.2024
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Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA01.2014
Skills
- Acupuncture Techniques: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Orthopedic acupuncture, Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Complementary Therapies: Cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, electrostimulation, auricular therapy
- Patient Care: Holistic assessments, treatment planning, patient education, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care
- Technical: Hospital EHR systems, Jane App, NEXUS clinical EHR software systems
- Interpersonal Skills: Compassionate communication, active listening, time management, adaptability, cultural sensitivity, emotional maturity
Certification
- Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) – California Acupuncture Board, License # AC 20372 | Issued: 2025-05 | Active
- Clean Needle Technique Certification – Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAOM)
- CPR & AED Certification – Red Cross | Valid through: 2026-12
- Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM) – In Progress | Expected Completion: 2025-10
- HIPAA Compliance Training – Pacific College of Health and Science Acupuncture Clinic | Completed: 2023-09
- Certified in Facial Applications for Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE) – Pacific College of Health and Science | Completed: 2024-03
Additional Experience
- Developed patient-friendly educational content on acupuncture benefits, including Instagram and Facebook posts and flyers, to increase community awareness and engagement.
- Created marketing materials to promote holistic and cosmetic acupuncture services, contributing to the growth of Solvra Integrative Health.
- Experienced with Google Business to enhance online presence
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Acupuncturist and Owner
Solvra Integrative Health
06.2025 - Current
Acupuncture Intern (Off-Site)
UCSD Recreation, Intramural, and Athletic Complex (RIMAC)
09.2024 - 12.2024
Acupuncture Intern (Off-Site)
Rady Children's Hospital
09.2024 - 12.2024
Respite Care Provider
ARCC Center Foundation
08.2022 - Current
Acupuncture Intern
Pacific College of Health and Science Clinic
09.2021 - 12.2024
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Grossmont College and Cuyamaca College
Doctor of Acupuncture - Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization
Pacific College of Health and Science