Kennedy Sharp, L.Ac., Ms Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Create and execute business plans resulting in over a decade of successful operations. Oversees full-spectrum practice management, including sales and marketing, service delivery, compliance, and community relations.• Manage and maintain budget, stock, and inventory of all medical supplies and herbal products.• Market products and Chinese medicine services through social media and events.• Deliver exceptional customer service and care in a compassionate environment.• Schedule, coordinate, and administer patient visits, payments, and treatment plans.• Develop and nurture professional relationships with medical staff of all backgrounds.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Promoted, maintained, and restored patient health for 50 patients per week using acupuncture, tuina, massage, herbal medicine, supplements, and dietary therapy. • Generated and billed an average of $13,000 in revenue per month as the top-grossing practitioner and herbalist in the practice.• Charted and documented patient visits using Unified Practice, HIPPA, and OSHA compliant standards.• Created, managed, and marketed events promoting the practice to the public and referring medical partners; produced and edited content for the quarterly newsletter, blog, and website.• Drove market share in a highly competitive industry, leveraging market and business insights and expertise in brand and business development, product development, and fostering long-term relationships.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

• Served as the first licensed acupuncturist within Fairview Health System to be credentialed for in-patient hospital care. Administered care for patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings, including UMMC, Women’s Health Specialists, and Gynecologic Cancer Clinic.• Partnered with practitioners to enhance evidence-based clinical care and adherence to guidelines, promoting best practices by initiating and adjusting therapies.• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary care team to emphasize the continuity of care and eliminate gaps in treatment.• Executed ongoing and daily responsibilities in complete compliance with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards.

• K. Moriarity, K.Sharp, “Acupressure and acupuncture in pregnancy and childbirth,” in Supporting a Physiologic Approach to Pregnancy and Birth: A Practical Guide, Ed. Melissa D. Avery, Wiley-Blackwell (2013)

Masters, Chinese Medicine

Education record

Reproductive Medicine

Completed specialized courses and additional certification in reproductive medicine