Danielle N. Giachos
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine and hands-on experience gained through university clinic and internships. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability in dynamic healthcare settings, with strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Adept at patient care, pain management, and holistic healing techniques with a desire to build genuine connections. Committed to enhancing overall patient care and well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Little Moir’s Catering
Jupiter, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Delivered exceptional dining experiences by organizing appetizer platters and plated dinners and desserts for private cocktail parties and executive gatherings.
- Assured customer satisfaction by effectively communicating menu details, addressing concerns, and providing informed suggestions for dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to manage timely food service and presentation standards.
Server
The Breakers, HMF
Palm Beach, FL
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Cultivated a refined dining experience for 70+ guests a night by demonstrating a seamless service cycle that incorporated circulation, communication, and consolidation
- Enhanced up-selling techniques by implementing extensive knowledge of menu offerings and food and wine pairings
Clinical Research Coordinator
Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
Cambridge, MA
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Schedule and lead bi-weekly participant visits to administer intervention activity and proper dosage of vagal nerve stimulation
- Met routinely with study staff to construct and modify teacher’s manual, participant’s manual, and curriculum
- Performed weekly engagement calls to ensure study adherence, provide support, and assess for incidences of adverse events
- Managed teacher communication, scheduling, and program development for daily Live Online meditation programming for participants worldwide
Direct Therapist
Behavior Management Consultants
Tallahassee, FL
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted assessments of problem behaviors in children with ADD, ADHD, OCD, ASD, and other developmental and emotional challenges to inform intervention strategies.
- Delivered comprehensive training to educators and staff on behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to enhance classroom management and student behavior through practical resources and modeling.
- Developed and facilitated social skills training sessions aimed at improving client interactions and self-regulation.
Education
Master of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine -
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Biological Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2018
Skills
- Ethical practice standards and clean needle technique
- Chinese Herbal medicine prescription knowledge
- Women's health and fertility treatment experience
- Cupping, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion proficiency
- TCM diagnosis and five element assessment
- Electric stimulation and red light therapy pain management
Acupuncture Internship
Inner Harmonics Acupuncture
Jupiter, FL 06/2025 - 11/2025
- Observed treatments that incorporated Master Tung’s acupuncture point protocols to address a wide range of pain conditions, such as low back pain, shoulder pain, and headaches.
- Collaborated with on-site licensed acupuncturist in devising a TCM pattern diagnosis and post-treatment care plan for patients with infertility, hormonal imbalances, insomnia, and menopausal symptoms
- Carefully placed electro-stimulation electrodes on both local and distal points to aid in pain relief and muscular relaxation
- Provided time management and organization support to aid in a smooth patient flow
- Assisted in patient record management and documentation via the electronic health record (EHR) system
Palm Beach Regenerative Medicine
Palm Springs, FL 01/2022 - 03/2023
- Provided excellent assistance in daily office tasks such as cleaning patient rooms before and after visits, scheduling patient visits, and preparing Chinese herbal formulas
- Shadowed on-site licensed acupuncturist during treatments and became acquainted with various techniques such as gua sha, electro-stimulation, cupping, herbal injections, and tuina massage
- Became familiarized with 8 extraordinary vessel treatments to address more chronic patterns, deep-held belief systems, mental-emotional-spiritual issues, and behavioral cycles
- Performed routine marketing and sales calls and maintained a detailed spreadsheet of prospective patients
- Researched current scientific literature about predictors of health, longevity, and wellness in relationship to a wide variety of integrative health practices, including acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Participating in study abroad and cultural exchange programs is one of my biggest interests In 2018, I studied Spanish and lived in Alicante, Spain While abroad, I had the privilege of travelling to other nearby cities with locals and visiting historical sites and landmarks with my classmates This summer, I will be traveling to Hainan, China to participate in an acupuncture internship to observe and learn from TCM acupuncturists and doctors in a hospital setting
- Biodynamic and Regenerative Farming Practices interest me greatly and led me to work on a Biodynamic farm along the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina in the summer of 2025 I honed my skills of harvesting, gardening, seeding, planting, rotating beds, weeding, and composting, to name a few This experience opened my eyes to the hard, but rewarding work of growing your own organic food and the sovereignty that comes with it
- In my spare time I enjoy painting, reading, journaling, cooking, swimming in the ocean, hiking outdoors, chasing sunsets, and exploring new places I am an adventurous, free-spirited person with a drive to make a positive impact in my local community by cultivating peace and resiliency for the healing of myself and others
Timeline
Server
The Breakers, HMF
05.2024 - 05.2025
Server
Little Moir’s Catering
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator
Center for Mindfulness and Compassion
12.2019 - 12.2021
Direct Therapist
Behavior Management Consultants
08.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine -
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Biological Sciences
Florida State University