Passionate about helping patients restore function, optimize performance, and mitigate injury through evidence based treatment, education, and self-management. Experienced in treating a diverse demographic of patients. Exceptional interpersonal skills and collaborative in multidisciplinary environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chiropractor
Veterans Health Administration VHA
06.2023 - Current
Provide examination, diagnosis, treatment, and management of non-operative musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
Perform outpatient musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diagnoses and treatments that emphasize function, rehabilitation, and injury prevention and patient wellness.
Access and document medical backgrounds and order diagnostic images to determine health problems.
Counsel patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions and recovery.
Collaborate with pain physicians, orthopedists, and allied health to create effective care plans for patients
Keep up to date on treatment of musculoskeletal and/or neuromusculoskeletal problems through both informal and formal continuing education
Recommend requests for program space, staffing, equipment, operational supplies, etc.
Chiropractor
Naval Hospital Bremerton
03.2021 - 05.2023
Evaluated functioning of neuromusculoskeletal system using systems of chiropractic diagnosis in military populations
Utilized chiropractic manipulation/adjustment to restore joint and related soft tissue function.
Implemented pain management strategies to improve patient health and reach recovery objectives.
Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions and recovery.
Collaborated with pain physicians, orthopedists, and allied health to create effective care plans for active military
Keep up to date on treatment of musculoskeletal and/or neuromusculoskeletal problems through both informal and formal continuing education
Treated 80 patients weekly and accurately document and maintain patient notes and charts.
Chiropractor
Symmetry Health Center
12.2017 - 02.2021
Evaluated functioning of neuromusculoskeletal system and spine using systems of chiropractic diagnosis.
Performed x-ray evaluations and analysis
Provided compassionate and effective patient care using diversified, drop table, extremity, soft tissue techniques
Counseled patients about lifestyle choices impacting injuries, conditions and recovery.
Treated 115 patients weekly and accurately documented and maintained patient notes and charts.
Clinical Staff Research Associate
UCSF Institute For Health & Aging
05.2011 - 05.2013
Recruited and enrolled participants through telephone screenings, obtained medical histories, and informed consent
Delivered motivational physical activity interventions with components including individualized physical activity plans, goal setting, barriers to being active, social support, and diet
Created and updated materials for Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB)
Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
Education
Doctorate of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Life Chiropractic College West
San Mateo, CA
06.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
08.2008 - 05.2011
Skills
Graston Technique Specialist
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Publications
Navy Medicine. 2022. Get the Kinks out with NHB’s Chiropractor. [online]
Fukuoka, Y., Komatsu, J., Suarez, Vittinghoff, E., Noorishad, T., and Pham, K. 2011. The mPED randomized controlled clinical trial: applying mobile persuasive technologies to increase physical activity in sedentary women protocol.BMC Public Health (2011).
Licenses
National Boards-certified 2017
Basic Life Support - 2023
Licensed chiropractor in California State, 2023
Licensed chiropractor in New York State, 2023
Licensed X-ray Supervisor and Operator in California State, 2023
Director, Planning and Operations at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Integrity and Compliance (OIC)Director, Planning and Operations at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Integrity and Compliance (OIC)