Larissa Armstrong-Kager, DC, CSCS
Culver City,CA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Educator
Parker University
04.2023 - Current
- Course Director for Clinical Development 1 and Clinical Development 2
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation for both Clinical Development 1 and Clinical Development 2
- Evaluate and direct Clinical Development adjunct doctor performance ; coach and train team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
Clinic Adjunct Doctor
Parker University
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Assisted in the initial development COVID-19 clinic virtual curriculum for all Internship Practicums, ensuring compliance with necessary accreditation guidelines and policies
- Schedule and monitor duties assigned to the team of MCO adjunct doctors to promote high levels of feedback and job efficiency in accordance with administration deadlines
- Continually develop and update evidence-based course materials to meet meta-competency standards and support quality intern engagement and assessment
- Provide interns with constructive and corrective feedback consistent with current best practice guidelines.
Co-Director of Knowledge Translation Project; Independent Contractor
Chiropractic Future
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinate with research topic experts and science writers to create optimized knowledge translation pieces for the chiropractic profession
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Oversaw product operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Embark Rehab + Performance
Self-Employed
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Assessed patients to identify musculoskeletal and spine complaints and implemented management strategies and active rehabilitation plans to improve patient health and reach recovery objectives
- Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions and recovery, with a focus on self-management
- Created custom strength training programs for clients based on individual performance goals
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach
Allegiate Gym
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual goals
- Developed and implemented remote training programs focused on improving power, strength, and endurance
- Led group weight training sessions in an elite atmosphere.
Doctor of Chiropractic
LA Sports & Spine
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Conducted patient history reviews and physical, neurological and orthopedic examinations to assess conditions and present disorders
- Lead weekly virtual training sessions for recovery clients
- Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions, and recovery, with a focus on self-management and active rehabilitation.
Doctor of Chiropractic - Associate
Victory Sports & Rehab
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Diagnosed musculoskeletal conditions and provided chiropractic care and manual therapy techniques
- Helped patients achieve individualized goals with a specific emphasis on active rehabilitation, patient education, and self-efficacy.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Parker University
Bachelor of Science in Anatomy -
Parker University
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness -
Parker University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Basic Exercise Physiology -
Texas A&M University
Research Support
- Manuscript Currently In Progress : "A Description of Chiropractic Studentsʼ Skills and Importance for Evidence-based Practice Competencies: A 6-year Serial Cross-sectional Survey"
- Putting evidence into practice: Telehealth Challenge" : Drs. Vanessa Morales and Larissa Armstrong-Kager ; International Society for Evidence Based Health Care : 27th Edition - August 2020
Speaking Engagements
- American College of Chiropractic Consultants - October 2023 : "Disparities in Pain within Minority Communities" - Workshop alongside Dr. Vanessa Morales
- World Federation of Chiropractic - November 2022 ; "A Description of Chiropractic Studentsʼ Skills and Importance for Evidence-based Practice Competencies: A 6-year Serial Cross-sectional Survey"
- Annual Educational Conference and Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC) 2021 Virtual Workshop Presentation alongside Dr. Vanessa Morales ; "Telehealth : Delivering Evidence-Based and Patient-Centered Care".
Certification
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), 10/2019, NSCA ID: 001129429
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Mobility Specialist
- Functional Range Assessment (FRA)
- Functional Range Release (FR - Upper)
- Fascial Distortion Model (FDM - Upper)
- Functional Range Systems - Kinstretch
Career Development
- ACBSP Presidential Advisor to Dr. Blake Graham : July 2024 - June 2025
- ACA Member
- ACA Sports Council Member
- Currently enrolled in CCSP Program - graduation date November 2024
Honors Awards
- Emerging Faculty Leader Award August 2023
- Salutatorian of Chiropractic Class 2019
- Deans List consecutively from 2016-2019
- Legacy Award - December 2019
- Texas A&M Magna Cum Laude
Timeline
Clinic Educator
Parker University
04.2023 - Current
Co-Director of Knowledge Translation Project; Independent Contractor
Chiropractic Future
06.2022 - 01.2023
Embark Rehab + Performance
Self-Employed
11.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach
Allegiate Gym
10.2021 - 10.2022
Doctor of Chiropractic
LA Sports & Spine
04.2021 - 10.2021
Clinic Adjunct Doctor
Parker University
03.2020 - 04.2023
Doctor of Chiropractic - Associate
Victory Sports & Rehab
01.2020 - 03.2021
Doctor of Chiropractic -
Parker University
Bachelor of Science in Anatomy -
Parker University
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness -
Parker University
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Basic Exercise Physiology -
Texas A&M University
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