Megan Hejny
Nourish Family Wellness
17
years of professional experience
Dynamic family wellness chiropractor, licensed acupuncturist, and functional medicine practitioner with a lifelong passion for learning and holistic health. Committed to integrating evidence-based practices into patient care while fostering a supportive environment for healing and growth. Eager to leverage extensive clinical experience and knowledge in a university setting to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals through teaching and mentorship.
Work History
Doctor of Chiropractic
7 Years 7 Months- Chiropractic adjustments with a focus on the prenatal and pediatric populations. Utilized various adjustment styles and modalities, including acupuncture and CST, to enhance patient outcomes.
- Functional medicine practice includes reading lab work, GI Maps, DUTCH tests and HTMA.
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions using evidence-based practices.
- Developed personalized wellness plans addressing nutritional needs and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
Doctor of Chiropractic
2 Years- Performed chiropractic adjustments in a family wellness clinic with a focus on infants dealing with oral restrictions and prenatal care.
- Conducted comprehensive new patient assessments, ensuring accurate health evaluations.
- Took and developed X-rays when necessary and used thermal scanning technology during all new patient examinations.
- Developed and wrote the new employee manual for the clinic.
- Marketing tasks which included writing blog posts, making online content, attending marketing events as an ambassador for the clinic and being part of a networking group that met weekly.
Dolphin Trainer
4 Years- Husbandry caretaker for several breeds of dolphins. Educated guests through classroom sessions and interactive experiences, enhancing their understanding of dolphin behavior. Led interactive programs with guests in the water. Trained new employees to develop a bond and care for the animals in our facility. Director of the internship program including hiring personnel and onboarding training program.
- Developed and implemented enrichment programs to promote mental stimulation and physical health of marine mammals.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to monitor dolphin health, ensuring compliance with care protocols and best practices.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic
BS - Biology
Skills
Webster Certification through the ICPA.
200-hour yoga teacher certification through the Yoga Alliance.
Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of MN
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- Volunteer childbirth educator at the Childbirth Collective teaching classes on various topics for soon to be parents.
- Teaching Assistant at UMD for Intro to Biology Labs
- Teaching Assistant, Tutor and Grader in several different classes at NWHSU including Clinical Pathology 1 and 2.
- Anatomy teacher at Core Power for session during their yoga teacher training workshops.
- Yoga Teacher for several different class styles at Core Power.
Timeline
Doctor of Chiropractic
Nourish Family Wellness
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Doctor of Chiropractic
Croixview Family Chiropractic
01.2017 - 01.2019Read More
Dolphin Trainer
Miami Seaquarium
01.2010 - 01.2014Read More
University of MN, Duluth
BS from Biology
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Northwestern Health Sciences University
Doctor of Chiropractic
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