• Assess people's health and wellness needs based on a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis• Utilize a personalized strengths-based approach and collaborative process to empowering clients towards achieving their optimum health and well-being• Teach clients about behaviors such as diet and lifestyle changes, relaxation and mindfulness, and developing an inner and outer balance• Create curriculums and design lesson plans for both online and in-person classes to inspire people of all ages from around the world on a path to discovering health and wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupressure, Medical Qigong, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu• Plan and facilitate virtual workshops, as well as coordinate with sponsors for in-person workshops

21 NOV 2022 – 2 DEC 2022, ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL: 7E SPINAL INJURY (80 CLINICAL HOURS)20 JUNE 2022 – 1 JULY 2022, NEPEAN HOSPITAL: A11C NEUROLOGY UROLOGY (80 CLINICAL HOURS)• Provided high quality coordinated patient care with the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute care environment working in collaboration with patients and families as partners in their health and well-being• Managed a varied workload with competing priorities and coordinated multiple tasks as delegated and supervised by the Registered Nurse such as showering, toileting, dressing, feeding, shaving, oral hygiene, communication, mobility, medication and exercise regimens• Obtained, measured and recorded all patient responses to direct care given in the electronic medical records, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and EKG• Identified and reported unusual findings or changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse such as in patients with dementia, schizophrenia, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and challenging behaviors• Conducted holistic, patient-centered and culturally safe assessments, including pre- and post- surgery, falls risks, wound healing and pressure injury, nursing history, family assessment, and care plan

• Facilitated virtual programming for Tai Chi Kung Fu Fusion and led regular classes for members to calm the mind and reduce stress with simple training that increases energy and builds a stronger core• Introduced Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qigong exercises with a compassionate, clear and fun approach for a community where residents and members of all abilities can learn, play and thrive together with affordable, accessible and inclusive living

• Led regular classes in Qigong and Tai Chi with a focus on Traditional Chinese Medicine, including topics on Four Seasons Medical Qigong & Food as Medicine, White Crane Soft Qigong for lung health, and Tai Chi Ball Qigong for strengthening the immune system• Led a special workshop with 70 women for International Women's Day introducing Qigong for women to renew, release and revitalize as well as to have a safe space to share and build a sisterhood

• Worked with small groups of students to enhance learning process in the classroom for the lesson of the day in the courses for Point Location and Living Anatomy• Maintained records for student attendance and grades, assessed student progress, provided feedback, and proctored exams• Reviewed material taught in class with individual students with learning challenges• Initiated a literature review research project in collaboration with a librarian and researcher; recruited and trained a small team of students

• Investigated the neuroscience of placebo and intellectual disability to understand the profound effects of contextual and psychological factors on patients’ health for the Program in Placebo Studies & Therapeutic Encounter (PiPS) in collaboration with a team of research scientists• Planned the study together with a placebo researcher and an expert in intellectual disabilities, searched for scientific studies online and at the library, read and summarized scientific data, created Excel-based databases, and applied statistical processing and interpretation of statistical results• Contributed to writing two scientific articles and was the second author of the main research article published from this project Placebo Responses in Genetically Determined Intellectual Disability: A Meta-Analysis. PLoS ONE 10(7): e0133316. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0133316

• Effectively treated a wide range of conditions under the supervision of prominent Chinese medicine doctors; developed skills in case history taking, diagnostic procedures, clinical examination and client evaluation, and producing appropriate treatment plans• Clinical training, research, and professional development in Traditional Chinese Medicine in teaching clinics and affiliated NHS hospitals, including the Whittington Hospital Maternity and Pain Clinics

• Acquired specialized training in diagnostic and clinical procedures integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, including patient care, obtaining measurements and monitoring vital signs, assessments, clinical records, prep for procedures, order lab work and x-rays• Intensive clinical rotations in all major hospital departments, including Pediatrics, Surgery, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Respiratory, Gynecology, Herbal Medicine/Pharmacy and Acupuncture

• Developed and implemented strategies for a community based nutrition and exercise program for preventing obesity, heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, and arthritis in women together with the founder and director of the StrongWomen Program• Collected, organized, coded and recorded data for computer analysis in collaboration with the principal investigator and research team for Shape Up Somerville: Eat Smart. Play Hard.™, an environmental change intervention designed to prevent obesity in culturally diverse, high-risk, elementary school children

• Led weekly programs in social and expressive therapies for elderly residents with memory loss in collaboration with the recreation manager• Introduced Tai Chi that engaged elderly residents to participate in regular physical and mental health promotion exercises

• Provided patient-centered assessments and planned goals, treatments, and therapeutic activities for patients with various mental health conditions in collaboration with the occupational therapist, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, substance abuse, mental retardation, dementia, PTSD, and HIV+

• Designed and implemented strategies and adaptive equipment for improving communication skills in children patients with various disabilities together with occupational therapist and team of students

• Provided age-appropriate therapeutic play and self-expression activities for children and youth who have been impacted by stressful and traumatic events to enhance their optimal growth and development and to reduce their fear, anxiety, and pain in collaboration with the child-life specialist• Provided support to medical staff to improve patient and family care, satisfaction, and overall experience in coping with illness, injury, and treatment