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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

•Treated and managed 60+ patients/week while demonstrating effective use of the biopsychosocial approach by utilizing motivational interviewing, pain science education, and graded exposure to empower patients to return to functional, personal, or athletic activities•Improved upon examination, management of patients, and clinical decision-making through weekly mentorship and practice with Dr. Maury Hayashida and Dr. Joe Godges

Encinitas, California, United States

• Effectively treated a large Spanish speaking population with diagnoses of spinal stenosis, disc herniation, RC repair, OA, ACL reconstruction, posterior tibial tendinopathy, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, CTS, concussion, and pelvic floor dysfunction through in-person visits and telehealth services while achieving 100% of caseload at 10-12 patients • Provided in-service on advanced therapeutic exercise to increase future injury prevention and patient longevity

Kauai County, Hawaii, United States

• Treated patients ranging from 20 to 94 years of age involving diagnoses of disc herniation, facet arthropathy, ACL reconstruction, THA/TKA, RC repair, medial/lateral epicondylitis, RA, balance, and vestibular rehabilitation.• Progressed patients through full range of therapeutic exercise to pursue return to sport protocol

Thousand Oaks, Ca Amgen Location

• Coordinated large group training program that collaborated with Exercise Specialist, Registered Dietitians, and Wellness Team to educate participants on functional movement and importance of foundational movements that produced a retention rate of 70% with over 70 participants.• Lead programmer for 90 weeks which produced Biggest Loser of 15lbs or more during each cycle and totaled a 2-year weight loss of 397lbs

Cedar City, Utah, United States

• Evaluated and treated TSA, THA, TKA, spinal fusion, PD, CVA and ICU medical patients with complex diagnosis involving diabetes, alcoholism, and other bacterial infections• Communicated with medical team daily to discuss diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care for patients• Coordinated with Occupational Therapist, Nursing, Pharmacists, and Nutritionists to optimize treatment timing• Effectively educated patients on transfers, precautions, assistive device training techniques and… Show more • Evaluated and treated TSA, THA, TKA, spinal fusion, PD, CVA and ICU medical patients with complex diagnosis involving diabetes, alcoholism, and other bacterial infections• Communicated with medical team daily to discuss diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care for patients• Coordinated with Occupational Therapist, Nursing, Pharmacists, and Nutritionists to optimize treatment timing• Effectively educated patients on transfers, precautions, assistive device training techniques and patient support systems to provide best opportunity for positive prognosis Show less

Northridge, Ca

Northridge, Ca

Northridge, Ca

• Lead Instructor tasked with providing day to day program with limited resources to low-income community• Program expansion: Held tabling events to speak with fellow students about the program and continue the recruitment of likeminded coaches

Northridge, Ca

• Implemented Plan of Care for ADA patients 2x/week for 16 weeks• Interaction with patients diagnosed with Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury• Volunteered for ADA kids’ pool class and tasked with creating fun and goal-minded exercises directed at child development

Ventura, Ca

Ventura, Ca

Doctor Of Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy/Therapist

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Kinesiology And Exercise Science