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Camelia Tamasanu

Birmingham,MI

Summary

Dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy with over 5 years of experience managing a successful outpatient practice, specializing in orthopedic and neurological injuries. Proven ability to deliver targeted physical therapy support in various settings, including inpatient facilities and skilled nursing homes, effectively treating up to 8 patients daily. Extensive knowledge of diverse therapies and exercises, complemented by 15 years of hands-on experience in massage and alternative therapies. Committed to community service through pro bono alternative therapy sessions for children with special needs, demonstrating a passion for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DPT

Bio Balance Physical Therapy
02.2021 - Current
  • Managed caseload of 6-8 patients, per day .
  • Post -operative care for patients treated with a combination of orthopedic and neurological intervention. Focuses on pain management and functional rehabilitation
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration. Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

DPT

Oxford Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 02.2021
  • Providing physical therapy for children with autism nonverbal
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

SPT Intern

DMC RIM
02.2020 - 04.2020

IP - Neuro Rehab

  • Managed caseload of 4 patients per day under supervision of the clinical instructor. Each patient 2 hours.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including SCI, TBI, CVA, burns
  • Taught patients how to live within limits of capabilities and celebrated successes.
  • Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
  • Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
  • Taught patients uses of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
  • Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.

SPT Intern

Rivergate Health Care Center
11.2019 - 02.2020

Skilled nurse facility

  • Managed caseload of 6-8 patients, per day under supervision of the clinical instructor.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including amputation, stroke, neuropathies; hip, knee injury rehabilitation, CHF, CA
  • Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.

SPT Intern

Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2019 - 11.2020

OP - Orthopedics

Being involved in professional development (eg, degree and non-degree continuing education, in-services, journal clubs, etc).

  • Managed caseload of 8-10 patients, per day under supervision of the clinical instructor.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute back pain; knee, hip, ankle, post surgery rehabilitation;TBI, stroke and neuropathies; sport injury rehabilitation
  • Provided therapy session adaptations according to progress and limitations.

SPT Intern

NovaCare
04.2019 - 04.2019

OP - Orthopedics

  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Managed caseload of 8-10 patients, per day under supervision of the clinical instructor.
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
  • Demonstrated clear written and oral communications skills when working with health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
  • Observed and recorded patients' responses to therapies and exercises to report to practitioners and recommend adjustments to treatment plans.
  • Evaluated and treated wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute back pain; cerebral palsy; CVA

One-year Fellowship for CAM Practitioner Research

MSU Orthopedic Research Department
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Wrote and edited data collection forms and questionnaires.
  • Worked with principal investigators to coordinate three thematically related projects, in which a systems science framework is applied to quantify the neuro-musculoskeletal system’s performance following osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in patients with low back and neck pain.
  • Responsible for helping with subject recruitment, laboratory data collection and analysis.
  • Gain experience in using quantitative tools to assess change in patient status following CAM intervention, such as questionnaires, motion capture system, force transducers, and surface electromyography.

Associate Instructor

American Bowen Academy
01.2016 - Current
  • Associate Instructor with American Bowen Academy there for NCBTMB, AOTA and Board of Nursing approved continuing education provider.
  • Demonstrated correct procedures and compliance with standards at all times.
  • Executed bowenwork training programs, consistently teaching and validating requisite skills and behaviors.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Alternative Therapy Practitioner, Bio Balance Therapy
09.2008 - Current
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques with professionalism and enthusiastic attitude to maintain 100% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Performed massage for clients with wide range of therapeutic methods, including hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, lymphatic drainage, Chi Nei Tsang (alternative therapy for psychological issues) , bowenwork (alternative therapy for pain management and neurological disorders)
  • Provided clients with individualized and detailed information on relaxation, postural improvement, stretching and strengthening.
  • Performed massage for clients with wide range of health impairments after a car accident, work injury, CVA, TBI
  • Offer pro-bono bowenwork services for children with special needs CP, ADD, ADHD.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Alternative Therapy Practitioner, Body & Soul Thai Massage
01.2009 - 08.2014
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques with professionalism and enthusiastic attitude to maintain 100% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Performed massage for clients with wide range of therapeutic methods, including hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, lymphatic drainage, Chi Nei Tsang (alternative therapy for psychological issues) , bowenwork (alternative therapy for pain management)
  • Provided clients with individualized and detailed information on relaxation, postural improvement, stretching and strengthening.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Jasmine Nail Spa
09.2008 - 02.2011
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques with professionalism and enthusiastic attitude to maintain 100% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Performed massage for clients with wide range of therapeutic methods, including hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, lymphatic drainage, Chi Nei Tsang (alternative therapy for psychological issues) , bowenwork (alternative therapy for pain management)
  • Provided clients with individualized and detailed information on relaxation, postural improvement, stretching and strengthening.
  • Stimulated energy flow along medians to channel body's own healing responses.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Alternative Therapy Practitioner, The Health Oasis, Alternative Therapy Practitioner, Body & Soul Thai Massage
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques with professionalism and enthusiastic attitude to maintain 100% customer satisfaction rate.
  • Performed massage for clients with wide range of therapeutic methods, including hot stone, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, lymphatic drainage, Chi Nei Tsang (alternative therapy for psychological issues) , bowenwork (alternative therapy for pain management and neurological disorders)
  • Performed massage for clients with wide range of health impairments after a boat accident and work injury
  • Offer pro-bono bowenwork services for children with special needs CP, ADD, ADHD.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Corpore Sano Home Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Massage therapy in the hospice and palliative care.

Licensed Massage Therapist

Fiaz Salon & Spa
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques with professionalism and enthusiastic attitude to maintain 100% customer satisfaction rates.

Co-founder

Bio Balance Therapy
02.2006 - 09.2008

Successful training and motivate qualities employees. Assisting organized and guide my team in providing diversity of therapeutic services for employers of: Ubisoft, Gameloft, Ama,

Prior to Massage Therapy : Management Assistant

Property & Project Management
09.2003 - 08.2004

Responsible with implementation of a new administrative soft MUS in the company

  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.

Prior Massge Therapy Career: Assistant Manager

Elite Fruit
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.

Prior Massge Therapy Career : Marketing Assistant

La Boom
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • La Boom (clothing company), Bucuresti, Romania 1999-2000 Client Service,
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.

Education

DPT - Physical Therapy

Nova Southeastern University
Tamapa, Florida
05.2020

Certification - Fellowship For Complementary And Alternative Med.

Orthopedic Research Dep. Michigan State University
Lansing, MI

BS -

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
12.2015

BA - Quality of Management

Academy of Economics Studies
Bucuresti. Romania

Bowenwork Practitioner And Associate Instructor - Bowen Tehinque

American Bowen Academy
US
06.2011

Certification -

Irene's Myomassology Institute, Inc.
Detroit, MI

Certification - Bowen Tehnique

Bowenwork Office Romania
Bucuresti, Romania

Certification - Tibetan Massage

Sanganadi Association
Targu Mures, Romania

Certification - CAM

Quantum Touch
Bucuresti, Romania

Management and commerce for consumer product - undefined

Long Life Clinic
Bucuresti, Romania

Certification -

Tao Garden Training Center Chiang Mai
Thailand-Bucharest, Romania

Massage Tehnician - Massage Therapy

S.C. Leea 2000
Bucuresti, Romania

Certification - Thai Chi

Thai Chi
Bucuresti, Romania

Certification -

Sala Dales
Bucuresti, Romania

Certification -

Sala Dales

Certification - Yoga Therapy

MISA
Bucuresti, Romania

Certification -

Elta University
Galati, Romania

Skills

  • Manual techniques : STM, Lymphatic drainage, Reflexology
  • Neuromuscular massage : Chi, Nei Tsang
  • Neuromuscular technique : PNF, Bowenwork
  • Tai Chi-Qigong for neurological disorders
  • Patient education skills
  • Patient-focused therapy
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Skilled in patient relations

Certification

  • Passed the NPTE exam waiting for the license PT
  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • Michigan Physical Therapy Association, (MPTA)
  • License Board of Massage Therapy, MI
  • Associated Bodywork and massage professionals (ABMP)
  • Bowen Therapy Association of Australia

Additional Information

  • National Institute of Health award student. One-year fellowship for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Practitioner Research Experience - position as RA at Orthopedic Research Department Michigan State University 05/2015-05/2016

Timeline

DPT

Bio Balance Physical Therapy
02.2021 - Current

DPT

Oxford Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - 02.2021

SPT Intern

DMC RIM
02.2020 - 04.2020

SPT Intern

Rivergate Health Care Center
11.2019 - 02.2020

SPT Intern

Athletico Physical Therapy
08.2019 - 11.2020

SPT Intern

NovaCare
04.2019 - 04.2019

Associate Instructor

American Bowen Academy
01.2016 - Current

One-year Fellowship for CAM Practitioner Research

MSU Orthopedic Research Department
04.2015 - 05.2016

Licensed Massage Therapist

Alternative Therapy Practitioner, The Health Oasis, Alternative Therapy Practitioner, Body & Soul Thai Massage
01.2014 - 01.2015

Licensed Massage Therapist

Corpore Sano Home Health Care
01.2013 - 01.2014

Licensed Massage Therapist

Fiaz Salon & Spa
01.2012 - 01.2013

Licensed Massage Therapist

Alternative Therapy Practitioner, Body & Soul Thai Massage
01.2009 - 08.2014

Licensed Massage Therapist

Alternative Therapy Practitioner, Bio Balance Therapy
09.2008 - Current

Licensed Massage Therapist

Jasmine Nail Spa
09.2008 - 02.2011

Co-founder

Bio Balance Therapy
02.2006 - 09.2008

Prior to Massage Therapy : Management Assistant

Property & Project Management
09.2003 - 08.2004

Prior Massge Therapy Career: Assistant Manager

Elite Fruit
01.2001 - 01.2003

Prior Massge Therapy Career : Marketing Assistant

La Boom
01.2000 - 01.2001

Management and commerce for consumer product - undefined

Long Life Clinic

DPT - Physical Therapy

Nova Southeastern University

Certification - Fellowship For Complementary And Alternative Med.

Orthopedic Research Dep. Michigan State University

BS -

Wayne State University

BA - Quality of Management

Academy of Economics Studies

Bowenwork Practitioner And Associate Instructor - Bowen Tehinque

American Bowen Academy

Certification -

Irene's Myomassology Institute, Inc.

Certification - Bowen Tehnique

Bowenwork Office Romania

Certification - Tibetan Massage

Sanganadi Association

Certification - CAM

Quantum Touch

Certification -

Tao Garden Training Center Chiang Mai

Massage Tehnician - Massage Therapy

S.C. Leea 2000

Certification - Thai Chi

Thai Chi

Certification -

Sala Dales

Certification -

Sala Dales

Certification - Yoga Therapy

MISA

Certification -

Elta University