Dr. Rebecca Dimmerling, Dac, Dipl.Ac
Brunswick,MD
Summary
A dedicated and dynamic healthcare professional specializing in integrative medicine, blending extensive expertise in both Eastern and Western healthcare practices. Committed to delivering holistic and personalized care, with a focus on addressing the unique health and wellness needs of each individual through a comprehensive and evidence-based approach. Passionate about promoting optimal health outcomes by leveraging a deep understanding of acupuncture, herbal medicine, and conventional treatment modalities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Acupuncturist/Owner
Mountain View Acupuncture
05.2023 - Current
- Program Development: Designed and implemented “Wellness Wednesday” for community engagement and outreach.
- Acupuncture Techniques: Provides various acupuncture techniques to include but no limited to (e.g., trigger point, neuro-acupuncture, auricular therapy, electro-acupuncture, moxa, gua sha, cupping ) for pain management and mental health.
- Diagnosis and Treatment Planning: Proficiency in assessing patient conditions and creating personalized treatment plans based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, Five Element, CAM and allopathic findings.
- Pain Management: Specialization in treating chronic pain conditions such as back pain, headaches, and gynecological.
- Mental Health Support: Addresses mental health conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression through the both lenses of eastern and western medicine.
- Complementary Therapies: Cupping, herbal medicine, and nutrition for holistic treatment.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Provides trauma-informed care, especially tailored to veterans’ needs.
- Patient Education: Educates patients about self-care practices and lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture treatments.
Acupuncturist SME Research Analyst Advisor
Global Dynamics Information Technology
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Reviewed existing and ongoing studies regarding TBI care in civilian and military populations to ensure appropriate translation into the DoD and VA clinical practice and research gaps.
- Ensured new products or tools do not conflict with existing protocols or guidance.
- Assisted in the development, writing, creation and/ improvements in TBI related documents, recommendations, tools and/or resources.
- Collaborated with senior leadership, internal and external stakeholders, and other SMEs such as neurologists, orthopedist, psychiatrists, optometrists, speech therapists and many others to ensure sufficient evidence and evaluation for a clinical recommendation, support tools, educational tools, or other requested products will meet customers need or intended population.
- Participated in periodic in scholarly, academic, and scientific presentations, meetings and/or provides work for publication in scientific related journals or other format.
- Provided clinical input to TBI CoE, the Services and the VA on improving standards of care, medical systems, TBI clinic development and TBI education across a wide network of organizations, clinical professionals, and key leadership.
Acupuncturist
Holistic Health Associates
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Conducted patient assessments and implemented techniques to balance and harmonize mind, body and spirit.
- Counseled patients on beneficial lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture treatments.
- Helped patients manage pain, and other physical problems through acupuncture sessions.
- Maintained detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses.
- Developed individual treatment plans and strategies.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Maryland University Of Integrative Health
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Instructor of biomedicine integration with Acupuncture, medical red flags, physical assessment, and biomed portion of the NCCAOM study course.
- Organized, prepared and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
Owner/Operator/Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture Of Clarksburg LLC
09.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Conducted patient assessments and implemented techniques to balance and harmonize mind, body and spirit.
- Counseled patients on beneficial lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture treatments.
- Helped patients manage pain, and other physical problems through acupuncture sessions.
- Maintained detailed and complete records of health care plans and prognoses.
- Developed individual treatment plans and strategies.
Student Acupuncturist
Maryland University of Integrative health
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Provided auricular acupuncture to groups of 40.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Traumatic Brain Injury Nurse
Walter Reed Military Medical Center
10.2008 - 01.2011
- Provided medical care to those suffering from acute and chronic brain injury and traumatic bodily injuries acquired in combat
- Floated to oncology unit, medical-surgical unit, and in-patient psychiatric unit.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed wound care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN
Malcolm Grow Military Medical Center
01.2007 - 10.2008
- Worked with medical doctors in the acupuncture field conducting research and treatments to active service members and their family members.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN
Malcolm Grow Military Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2008
- Supported physicians in medical diagnosis by taking vital signs, performing initial assessments and collecting samples for lab analysis.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Medic/LPN Field Nurse
United States Army Reserve
09.2004 - 02.2008
- Served as a hospital medic/LPN at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
- Land navigation instructor
Medic
United States Army
02.2000 - 09.2004
- Administered first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings.
- Attended training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in field and maintain existing knowledge.
- Inspected equipment and resolved deficiencies prior to in-service operations.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
EMT-B
Germantown Volunteer Fire Department
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
Education
Certified Level 2 Provider - Neurological Conditions
Neuro-Acupuncture Institute
Santa Fe, NM02.2024
Certificate of Chinese Herbal Medicine - Chinese Herbal Medicine
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD07.2023
Doctor of Acupuncture - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD2016
Masters of Acupuncture - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
Clinton, IA06.2010
Certificate - Clinical Mental Health
University of Maryland University College
College Park, MD2008
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
United States Army
Fort Bliss, TX2006
Medic - Combat Medic
Unites States Army
San Antonio, TX2001
Skills
- Multi-disciplinary approach
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Team Player
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
Affiliations
- Maryland AcupunctureLicense #U02235 Exp:05/31/25
- NPI# 1790149383
- NCCAOM-Dipl.Ac #165977
- Neuro-Acupuncture certification
Timeline
Acupuncturist/Owner
Mountain View Acupuncture
05.2023 - Current
Acupuncturist SME Research Analyst Advisor
Global Dynamics Information Technology
05.2023 - 05.2024
Acupuncturist
Holistic Health Associates
08.2021 - 03.2023
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Maryland University Of Integrative Health
05.2017 - 12.2021
Owner/Operator/Licensed Acupuncturist
Acupuncture Of Clarksburg LLC
09.2015 - 01.2021
Student Acupuncturist
Maryland University of Integrative health
01.2011 - 01.2015
Traumatic Brain Injury Nurse
Walter Reed Military Medical Center
10.2008 - 01.2011
LPN
Malcolm Grow Military Medical Center
01.2007 - 10.2008
LPN
Malcolm Grow Military Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2008
Medic/LPN Field Nurse
United States Army Reserve
09.2004 - 02.2008
Medic
United States Army
02.2000 - 09.2004
EMT-B
Germantown Volunteer Fire Department
09.1999 - 06.2000
Certified Level 2 Provider - Neurological Conditions
Neuro-Acupuncture Institute
Certificate of Chinese Herbal Medicine - Chinese Herbal Medicine
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Doctor of Acupuncture - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Masters of Acupuncture - Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Ashford University
Certificate - Clinical Mental Health
University of Maryland University College
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
United States Army
Medic - Combat Medic
Unites States Army
Awards
Multiple Army Accommodation Medals- Award given for imaginary thought process.
Employee of the Quarter at Walter Reed Military Medical Center (formally NNMC)- Award given for developing a system reducing medication errors on the traumatic brain injury unit.
Honors
Two times served on the Army Color Guard at Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Memorial Day ceremony.
Affiliations
- Neuro-Acupuncture Institute
- Maryland Society of Acupuncture
- American Society of Acupuncturist
Awards
Multiple Army Accommodation Medals- Award given for imaginary thought process.
Employee of the Quarter at Walter Reed Military Medical Center (formally NNMC)- Award given for developing a system reducing medication errors on the traumatic brain injury unit.
Honors
Two times served on the Army Color Guard at Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Memorial Day ceremony.
Affiliations
- Neuro-Acupuncture Institute
- Maryland Society of Acupuncture
- American Society of Acupuncturist
Awards
Multiple Army Accommodation Medals- Award given for imaginary thought process.
Employee of the Quarter at Walter Reed Military Medical Center (formally NNMC)- Award given for developing a system reducing medication errors on the traumatic brain injury unit.
Honors
Two times served on the Army Color Guard at Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Memorial Day ceremony.
Affiliations
- Neuro-Acupuncture Institute
- Maryland Society of Acupuncture
- American Society of Acupuncturist
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