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Cinthia Rivas, L.Ac.

Hawthorne,CA

Summary

As a Licensed Acupuncturist, I've significantly enhanced client retention through exceptional care and expert application of Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, cupping therapy, and herbal medicine. My empathetic communication and adept business management, coupled with profound knowledge in functional nutrition, and women's health, fostered a thriving practice renowned for holistic patient wellness and satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Acupuncturist

Self-Employed
04.2008 - Current
  • Skillfully managed business aspects of the private practice such as financial planning, marketing strategies, and staff training.
  • Enhanced client retention rates by consistently delivering high-quality services that met or exceeded expectations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized treatment space, ensuring a welcoming environment for patients.
  • Provided exceptional care for a diverse range of conditions such as chronic pain, stress management, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances.
  • Built strong rapport with patients through attentive listening skills and empathetic communication style.
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling process, optimizing clinic efficiency and minimizing wait times.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through seminars, workshops, and networking events to stay current with industry trends.
  • Improved overall patient wellness by combining acupuncture with herbal medicine recommendations when necessary.
  • Applied knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to accurately diagnose patients and design holistic treatment a
  • Counseled patients on beneficial lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture treatments.
  • Conducted patient assessments and implemented techniques to balance and harmonize mind, body and spirit.
  • Taught meditation and breathing exercises while using aromatherapy to lower heart and stress rates.
  • Administered acupuncture treatments using sterile, single-use needles at specified locations to address patient's chief complaint.

Education

Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Chinese Medicine

Emperor's College
Santa Monica, CA
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
12-2001

Skills

  • Stress Relief
  • Women's Health
  • Pregnancy Support
  • Postpartum Support
  • Fertility Support
  • Menopause Support
  • Herbal Medicine
  • Tui Na Techniques
  • Sports Medicine Acupuncture
  • Microneedling
  • Immune system support
  • Pain management
  • Cupping therapy
  • Moxibustion
  • Gua sha
  • E-stim
  • Functional Nutrition counseling
  • Gastrointestinal health
  • Emotional wellness support

Certification

  • Cosmetic Acupuncture Certificate-Los Angeles, CA
  • Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) - National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)-Santa Monica, Ca
  • Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor-Functional Nutrition Alliance -Boise, ID
  • Certified Yoga Instructor-Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles, Ca

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Acupuncturist

Self-Employed
04.2008 - Current

Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Chinese Medicine

Emperor's College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of San Francisco
Cinthia Rivas, L.Ac.