Taylor Colby Conway
Wheaton,IL
Summary
Passionate and goal-driven Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with broad range of experience in program development, functional nutrition counseling and client education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve dietary and lifestyle goals, manage symptoms and enhance personal wellness through a holistic lens.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Self-employed
Wheaton, IL
11.2022 - Current
- Foundational and bio-individual approach to functional, holistic nutrition.
- Educate clients on the importance of a nutrient dense diet, sleep, stress, digestion, and blood sugar regulation through a functional scope.
- Support clients innate ability to heal themselves by addressing the importance of nutrient-dense food, lifestyle choices, and culinary wellness.
- Educate clients about the benefit of switching to non-toxic household and personal care products.
- Establish healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for clients with health conditions.
- Formulate meal plans in line with client's age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.
- Educate clients about long-term health benefits of whole food, nutrient dense diets and exercise programs.
- Analyze clients eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and develop goal plans with ideal lifestyle changes to support wellness as well as symptoms.
- Research and identify ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices as well as food sourcing.
- Supply educational resources and handouts to clients that are aligned with their symptoms and goals.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of latest research and trends through education and development courses.
- Follow HIPAA guidelines.
Exercise Therapist
Balance Family Chiropractic
Bartlett, IL
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Designed individualized exercise plans for program participants.
- Reviewed medical records of patients prior to visits to determine physical limitations and precautions.
- Instructed patients in safe and effective use of pulleys, weights, inclined surfaces, bodyweight movements and other equipment.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Acquainted patients with therapy procedures by explaining purpose and results of exercises.
- Educated patients about chiropractic care to help achieve health goals.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
- Inputted patient data using the practice software and provided appropriate updates to records.
- Documented exercises completed by patients to support charting and billing.
- Followed HIPAA Guidelines.
Fitness Coach
The Endorphin Effect
Bartlett, IL
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked with clients to set goals and track individual fitness progress and changes.
- Guided clients through safe workouts modified to match fitness levels and medical considerations, from obesity to hypertension, arthritis, sports injuries and post-surgeries.
- Built strong client base by custom designing exercise, nutrition and strength and conditioning programs to promote increase in muscle mass, weight reduction and help each person adopt a healthier lifestyle.
- Conducted initial assessment of client physique, BMI and health history.
- Delivered new client assessment process and body fat composition testing.
- Helped clients utilize fitness equipment properly using verbal instructions and demonstrations.
- Provided thorough instruction on safe and correct equipment use.
- Demonstrated stretching, cool-down and recovery techniques following workouts.
- Kept track of client fitness goals, progress and personal records.
- Taught one-on-one and group fitness classes.
- Motivated clients to stay committed to preset fitness goals.
- Identified different muscle groups and explained ways to strengthen specific muscles.
- Created comprehensive exercise plans according to client needs and capabilities.
- Implemented strategies to improve organizational workflows, training and class schedules and increase marketing reach.
Education
NTP - Functional Nutrition
Nutritional Therapy Association
Olympia, WA11.2022
CPT - Health And Fitness
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Gilbert, AZ10.2017
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
Bartlett, IL04.2013
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Leadership
- Individualized Support
- Willingness to succeed
Certification
- Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
- Certified Personal Trainer
Affiliations
- Weight training
- Indoor gardening
- Equestrian
- Yoga
- Quality time with family
Timeline
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Self-employed
11.2022 - Current
Exercise Therapist
Balance Family Chiropractic
10.2020 - 12.2021
Fitness Coach
The Endorphin Effect
01.2020 - 04.2021
NTP - Functional Nutrition
Nutritional Therapy Association
CPT - Health And Fitness
National Academy of Sports Medicine
High School Diploma -
Bartlett High School
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