Sandra Gadalla
Glendale,CA
Summary
Chiropractic student seeking a VA clinical rotation to provide evidence-based musculoskeletal care, contribute to interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and support whole-person health to optimize outcomes for veteran populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Intern Clinician
University Health Center (UHC), SCUHS
- Current
- Completed 450+ clinical hours and managed 250+ patient encounters
- Perform patient history, physical exams, and orthopedic and neurological assessments
- Develop differential diagnoses and assist in treatment planning
- Deliver chiropractic care under supervision using diversified, activator, and SOT techniques
- Utilize adjunctive therapies including e-stim, ultrasound, laser therapy, and soft tissue modalities
- Document patient care using SOAP notes
Chiropractic Intern Doctor
Sol Spine and Injury
Burbank, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Work in an interdisciplinary setting with chiropractic, acupuncture, and medical providers
- Assist in delivering care using diversified and instrument-assisted techniques
- Apply adjunctive therapies including shockwave, cupping, and electrotherapy modalities
- Support patient care coordination and integrative treatment planning
Surgical Technologist
OneLegacy
Los Angeles, CA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted in tissue recovery procedures under sterile conditions
- Maintained strict infection control and regulatory compliance
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure effective communication during operations.
- Completed required documentation accurately to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) -
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS)
Master of Science - Medical Science
Southern California University of Health Sciences
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sustainability Studies
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06-2021
Skills
- Patient Evaluation (Physical, History, Orthopedic & Neurological Exams)
- Differential Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
- Chiropractic Techniques: Diversified, Activator, SOT, MRT
- Modalities: E-stim, Ultrasound, Laser Therapy, Shockwave, AcuScope, Cupping
- Clinical Documentation (SOAP Notes)
- Interdisciplinary Care Collaboration
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Chiropractic Intern Doctor
Sol Spine and Injury
01.2026 - Current
Surgical Technologist
OneLegacy
08.2021 - 05.2022
Student Intern Clinician
University Health Center (UHC), SCUHS
- Current
Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) -
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS)
Master of Science - Medical Science
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Sustainability Studies
University of California, Riverside
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- Holy Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, Board Member, 2026-Present
- Youth Minister, 2017-Present
- Children of War Foundation, Intern, 2017-2020, Selected as an invitee to the United Nations Youth Plenary ECOSOC Youth Forum
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- COPE Health Scholar – Riverside, CA | 2019 – 2020