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Sarah Belcher

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Experienced Physiotherapist with over 23 years in a variety of settings. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Licensed in California and the UK

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Director and CEO

Fingerprint Wellness Inc
10.2017 - Current

Owner - Fingerprint Wellness. A functional medicine and physical therapy company delivering personalized lifestyle interventions to patients to improve health.


Genetic testing and other functional lab testing are performed to best direct care and as appropriate.

Delivery of topic specific programs that serve a population of patients via online and in person meet ups to the community and corporations.

Director of Physical Therapy & Functional Medicine

All In One Health
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Clinic start-up lead. Business development, creating and maintaining accounts, marketing and social media content creation, patient education, and programs with online delivery.
  • Collaborated and interacted with concierge physicians and nursing management to provide bespoke Physical Therapy and Functional Medicine programs to patients.
  • Trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees for assisting in initial intake of patients.

Director of Physical Therapy & Functional Medicine

All 4 Health 'N' Wellness
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Created and implemented health programs for clients based on the functional medicine approach to improve chronic conditions with weight loss, hormone balancing, detoxification, genetic testing, nutraceuticals and exercise
  • Improvements quantified in 100% of cases subjectively and objectively with the use of the InBody 570 for body composition testing and medical symptom questionnaires
  • Organization of seminars to members and the public on a variety of health topics
  • Organized and led group cleanses to kickstart health programs and set up online community groups for accountability and peer support
  • Created rehab packages integrating physiotherapy and Functional Medicine for weekend warriors and athletes

Physical Therapist

Hands On Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed high-volume caseload and organized daily schedules of Physical Therapy therapy aides and patients
  • Supervised clinical students and support staff for both Newport Beach Clinic location and Aquatic Therapy in Huntington Beach
  • Treatment of complex patients list with a large variety of patients, often managing 2 - 3 patients at one time

Agency Physical Therapist

Preferred Healthcare
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Travel therapist required to "hit the ground running". Settings included adult day care for the elderly population with cognitive decline. Provided health care plans that included exercises, problem solving, communication and entertainment
  • Worked in busy Orthopedic clinics with patients requiring high level functional training for return to sports activities, strength and fitness

Physical Therapist

Sport And Spine Orthopeadics
06.2014 - 10.2017
  • Treated a wide range of post surgical and sport related injuries. Designed and managed a pre-habilitation program for Physicians to prepare their patients for outpatient knee and hip replacement performed in a private surgical center. Hugely successful with 100% patient satisfaction

Physical Therapist

Torrance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
08.2011 - 02.2013
  • Management of complex orthopedic cases and developed aquatic therapy class program, led classes and trained therapists in safe and effective management of patients
  • Passionate involvement in teaching PT assistants and aides as well as active participation and encouragement of continuing professional development classes

Lead Physical Therapist

El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2011
  • Responsible for Improvement of staff skills for evaluation of complex musculoskeletal conditions and sick inpatients
  • Developed continuing education programs and performance evaluations and led a team of PT's working as in and outpatient therapists
  • Trained nursing staff in hospital orientation for safe moving and handling of patients resulting in 20% fewer sick days taken by RN's and the purchase of a Hoyer stand aid

NHS Physiotherapist and Clinic Owner

NHS And Self Employed
07.1999 - 12.2009
  • Worked in a variety of settings in Hospitals and outpatients including pediatrics, trauma and orthopedics, ER, Respiratory
  • Owner of Physiotherapy clinic in a high end gym with management of staff, marketing and community relations as well as national course organization

Education

Applying Functional Medicine To Clinical Practice

Institute For Functional Medicine
Online
07.2022

Applying Genetics To Clinical Practice

DNA Life Certification
Los Angeles
09.2019

Online Certification - Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine For Therapists
Online
2017

Extension - Transformational Leadership in Healthcare

UCLA
Los Angeles
10.2013

Tissue Viability, Contemporary Theory And Practice - BSc Nursing

University of Nottingham
Nottingham UK
09.2005

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, UK
07.1999

Skills

  • Wide Knowledge of skeletal, muscular and neural anatomy, theories, practices and techniques
  • Comprehensive application of the functional medicine approach to create a personalized programs for patients to create optimal health
  • Design and implementation of Physical therapy pre-rehabilitation and rehabilitation programs for a variety of conditions and levels of performance
  • Team builder and player Strategic planner, clear written and verbal communicator, empathetic manager and lateral thinker

Timeline

Director of Physical Therapy & Functional Medicine

All In One Health
05.2021 - 12.2022

Director of Physical Therapy & Functional Medicine

All 4 Health 'N' Wellness
05.2019 - 05.2021

Physical Therapist

Hands On Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 05.2019

Agency Physical Therapist

Preferred Healthcare
01.2018 - 10.2018

Director and CEO

Fingerprint Wellness Inc
10.2017 - Current

Physical Therapist

Sport And Spine Orthopeadics
06.2014 - 10.2017

Physical Therapist

Torrance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
08.2011 - 02.2013

Lead Physical Therapist

El Centro Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2011

NHS Physiotherapist and Clinic Owner

NHS And Self Employed
07.1999 - 12.2009

Applying Functional Medicine To Clinical Practice

Institute For Functional Medicine

Applying Genetics To Clinical Practice

DNA Life Certification

Online Certification - Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine For Therapists

Extension - Transformational Leadership in Healthcare

UCLA

Tissue Viability, Contemporary Theory And Practice - BSc Nursing

University of Nottingham

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

University of Nottingham
Sarah Belcher