Christian Melendez
Studio City ,CA
Summary
Psychology transfer student and performance coach integrating evidence based training with behavioral change and client-centered care.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Urban Med
Los Angeles, California
02.2016 - 04.2023
- Aid the chiropractor in continuing exercises for patients to meet their physical fitness needs.
- Develop strengthening programs for patients.
- Apply manual therapy techniques: static stretching, myofascial release, and active isolated stretching.
- Provide virtual personal training for rehab sessions.
- Assisted physical therapists during patient evaluations and treatment sessions.
Personal Assistant
Sun Dental Group
Beverly Hills, California
12.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted a cosmetic dentist in performing orofacial myofunctional therapy to retrain dysfunctional patterns of the facial muscles.
- Reviewed patients' medical history, treatment plan, and performance.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and itineraries for business trips.
- Organized meetings, prepared agendas, and recorded minutes for discussions.
- Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
Sports Rehab Trainer
Freelance
New York, New York
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Created individualized home exercise programs for clients to help reinforce therapeutic gains.
- Assisted a physical therapist with in-home clients in New York City and the Hamptons.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate training effectiveness and participant understanding.
Founder
Christian Villatoro LLC
Los Angeles
- Founded and operated a private performance training practice serving in-person and virtual clients.
- Deliver individualized strength training, injury prevention, and applied sports psychology principles.
- Manage full business operations (clients, payroll, finances, marketing).
- Conduct assessments and track biometric data to evaluate progress and outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts in Psychology
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CASkills
- Manual therapy techniques
- Individualized exercise programs
- Patient evaluations
- Strength and conditioning
- Business operations management
- Client relationship management
- Sports injury treatment
- Virtual training delivery
- Therapeutic exercise
Certification
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Urban Med
02.2016 - 04.2023
Personal Assistant
Sun Dental Group
12.2015 - 04.2017
Sports Rehab Trainer
Freelance
01.2014 - 10.2015
Founder
Christian Villatoro LLC
Associate of Arts in Psychology
Santa Monica College