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Cassandra Perales

Midland,TX

Summary

Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Stretch Therapist

Inertia Health And Wellness
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Conducted follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.

Volunteer

Help For The Homeless
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Physical Therapy Technician

Physical Therapy Associates
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Monitored patient's safety and response to exercise intensity to discuss with therapist or assistant.
  • Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
  • Executed interventions of modalities or exercise as directed by therapist or assistant.
  • Determined therapies, requested materials and received equipment in accordance with patient care initiatives and insurance plans.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.

Group Fitness Instructor

Texas Tech Rec Center
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed creative and fun fitness classes to keep participants engaged and motivated.
  • Educated members on proper movement techniques and safe equipment use to reduce risk of injury.
  • Taught diverse group fitness classes designed to improve cardiovascular health, strength and mobility.
  • Encouraged and motivated participants to persevere through challenges to achieve new goals.
  • Created structured and innovative fitness programs to be executed in small to large group atmospheres.

Physical Therapy Volunteer

San Juan Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Observed the acute/hospital care and the outpatient clinic
  • Acquired knowledge about many techniques used in both the outpatient and inpatient setting
  • Informed thoroughly about safety precautions and the process involved for each patient and how each exercise will help the patient.

Education

Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Odessa, TX
05.2024

Bachelors in Kinesiology - Health Professions

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2020

Exercise Science And Kinesiology -

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Skills

  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Current Fitness Trends Knowledge
  • Workout Improvement Techniques
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • Health Needs Education
  • Therapeutic Equipment
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • Mobility Support

Timeline

Stretch Therapist

Inertia Health And Wellness
08.2022 - 07.2023

Volunteer

Help For The Homeless
08.2022 - 12.2022

Physical Therapy Technician

Physical Therapy Associates
08.2019 - 10.2020

Group Fitness Instructor

Texas Tech Rec Center
12.2018 - 03.2020

Physical Therapy Volunteer

San Juan Regional Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018

Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Bachelors in Kinesiology - Health Professions

Texas Tech University

Exercise Science And Kinesiology -

Lubbock Christian University
Cassandra Perales