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Suzanne Lange

Richmond,CA

Summary

20+ years clinical experience as a licensed massage therapist. 10+ years as a small business owner. Extensive knowledge of Myofascial/Trigger Point Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Prenatal massage. Clinical Internship focused on Ikeda Masakazu style treatments. 2000+ hours of CEUs Including orthopedic and cosmetic acupuncture. Enrolled in Whitfield Reaves Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program Internship



Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Acupuncturist (Intern, LAc)

Tendervine Health
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Clinical internship June-October 2022
  • Massage Therapist August 2022-March 2023
  • Licensed Acupuncturist January-March 2023
  • Gained valuable experience within field, applied learned concepts directly to clinical situations.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records.
  • Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
  • Application of Traditional Japanese Medicine principles to accurately diagnose and personalize treatment plans.

Clinical Intern

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
  • Educated patients and their families on disease management strategies and preventive measures.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in clinical settings or protocols while maintaining high standards of care delivery consistently.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when encountering challenging situations that required immediate attention or intervention.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
  • Applied evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making, resulting in enhanced patient care quality.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive care during clinical rotations.

Administrative Assistant

PSU School of Gender Race and Nations
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.

Home Health care Worker

DHS Oregon
01.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, resulting in a higher quality of life.
  • Managed medical emergencies effectively, applying CPR and first aid skills when necessary to ensure patient safety.
  • Contributed to hospice patients'' comfort during end-of-life care through empathetic support and symptom management.
  • Facilitated the recovery process for post-operative patients by administering wound care and monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Nanny

Gray Family
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared heathy meals and snacks for children daily.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Built warm and nurturing environment where children felt respected and safe to develop problem solving and self-expression.
  • Encouraged decision-making, individual expression, and self-worth
  • Supported physical, social, emotional growth and intelligence.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Managed children''s schedules effectively to ensure timely completion of homework, extracurricular activities, and daily routines.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Provided flexible, developmentally-appropriate environments and play.


Owner

Suzanne Lange, LMT
01.1999 - 01.2011


  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting high retention rates and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily clinical and business operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided exceptional service and maintained customer satisfaction over a decade.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability and sustainability.

Office Assistant

Leaves of Life Health Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2010


  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide clear and accurate medical and treatment information.
  • Managed daily data entry, inventory, and sales.
  • Maintained confidentiality a HIIPA compliant space.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments for over five medical professionals.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Education

Doctorate of Acupuncture (DACCHM) - Acupuncture And Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pacific College of Health And Science
San Diego, CA
03.2024

Masters of Science (MSOM) - Acupuncture And Traditional East Asian Medicine

Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College
Berkeley, CA
04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Indigenous Nations And Black Studies

Portland State University
Portland, OR
08.2017

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Behavioral support
  • Expert Needling Techniques
  • Advanced Herbal Knowledge
  • Cupping Therapy Expertise
  • Orthopedic Acupuncture Knowledge
  • Pediatric Acupuncture Experience
  • Pain management expertise
  • Sports Medicine Acupuncture
  • Moxibustion Technique Mastery
  • Gua Sha Technique Proficiency

Certification

  • California Licensed Acupuncturist, 19646, 2022-present
  • Clean Needle Technique, 2019
  • CPR and First Aid Certified, 2022
  • Oregon Massage Therapy, 22248, 2015-Present
  • Vocal Apprentice, Transformational Voice Institute, 2012-2013
  • NCBTMB Certification, 605385-11, 2011-Present
  • Ohio State Medical Board for Massage Therapy, 8749, 2000-Present
  • Timberlake Massage Therapies, Somatic Release 100 hr Certification, 1999, 2005

Timeline

Licensed Acupuncturist (Intern, LAc)

Tendervine Health
06.2022 - 03.2023

Clinical Intern

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College
01.2021 - 01.2022

Administrative Assistant

PSU School of Gender Race and Nations
04.2017 - 09.2019

Home Health care Worker

DHS Oregon
01.2017

Nanny

Gray Family
01.2013 - 01.2015

Office Assistant

Leaves of Life Health Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2010

Owner

Suzanne Lange, LMT
01.1999 - 01.2011

Doctorate of Acupuncture (DACCHM) - Acupuncture And Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pacific College of Health And Science

Masters of Science (MSOM) - Acupuncture And Traditional East Asian Medicine

Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine College

Bachelor of Science - Indigenous Nations And Black Studies

Portland State University
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