OBJECTIVE

Chiropractic Physician licensed in Washington and Oregon, dedicated to providing comprehensive care by addressing the root cause of patients' aches and pains. Committed to fostering patient well-being through a holistic approach that emphasizes patient education, movement, and exercise. Passionate about enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals by delivering personalized and effective chiropractic solutions.

EDUCATION

University of Western States, Portland, Oregon (Class of 2022)      

Doctor of Chiropractic 

Bachelor of Science Human Biology 

• GPA: 3.95

• Dean’s List Student All Quarters

Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

Bachelor of Science Biology, minors in chemistry and neuroscience (Class of 2019)                                 

• GPA: 3.85

• Commonwealth Coast Conference Academic All-Conference (April 2017)

• Sigma Phi Sigma; National Honor Society (October 2016)

• Outstanding Chemistry Student Award (April 2016)

• Dean's List Student All Semesters

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Sports Diplomate®, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (April 2024)

• Completed 200 hours of additional sports-specific training

• Worked alongside a current DACBSP® for over 200 hours 

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (November 2022)

• Completed 100 hours of additional sports-specific training with a written examination 

• Trained in emergency procedures 

SafeSport Certified, U.S. Center for SafeSport (December 2023)

• Trained in understanding mandatory reporting

BLS Provider, American Heart Association (May 2023)

• Certified in CPR and first aid

CHIROPRACTIC EXPERIENCE

Sports Medicine Provider, USA Fencing

• North American Cup, March 2024; Portland, Oregon

• Summer Nationals, July 2024; Columbus, Ohio 

2nd Year Clinical Fellow, Connected Whole Health; Portland, Oregon (January 2024)

• Worked in collaboration with Dr. Bill Moreau DC, DACBSP FACSM, and Dr. Beverly Harger DC, DACBR

• Provides direct patient care and clinical services, including the supervision and training of assigned interns

• Provides diagnostic imaging-related clinical services

• Complete and implement assigned clinical research projects

1st Year Clinical Fellow, Connected Whole Health; Portland, Oregon (January 2023)

• Worked in collaboration with Dr. Bill Moreau DC, DACBSP FACSM and Dr. Jasmine Piper DC, CCSP

• Developed clinical autonomy and team leadership competencies

• Established clinical care-related responsibilities

Chiropractic Intern, Connected Whole Health; Portland, Oregon (September 2021)

• Worked in collaboration with Dr. Bill Moreau DC, DACBSP FACSM, Chief Medical Officer of University of Western States and Dr. Jasmine Piper, First UWS Clinical Fellow

• Managed variety of cases focused on acute/chronic care, discopathy and sports medicine

• Learned how to build a successful practice, including understanding business models & financial education

Atlas Orthogonal Technique Workshop, Cascade Chiropractic and Wellness; Portland, Oregon (June 2021)

• Observed Dr. Chris Cooper as he performed Atlas Orthogonal Technique (AOT)

• Learned how to take specific radiographs of the atlas and its surrounding structures

• Listened to a presentation about the ability to alleviate specific symptoms and pain with the use of AOT

Chiropractic Intern, University of Western States Health Center; Portland, Oregon (July 2021)

• Worked with patients to help treat their musculoskeletal symptoms

• Gained an understanding of the EPIC charting system 

• Learned how to apply soft tissue techniques and physical therapy modalities to treatment

Summer Shadow, Riverside Chiropractic; Eliot, Maine (August 2018)

• Accompanied Dr. Amy Beck-Nashwinter as she performed her daily routines

• Observed manual adjustments, instrumental adjustments, massage therapy, and use of hydrotherapy

Summer Shadow, Portland Chiropractic Neurology; Portland, Maine (August 2018)

• Followed alongside Dr. Aaron MacArthur as he saw his morning patients

• Observed the treatment of disorders involving the musculoskeletal and neurological system

• Viewed the use of electrical muscle stimulation, electrical tilt table, and the Epley maneuver

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Annual Symposium Co-Chair, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (April 2024)

• Assisted with organization and management of the weekend-long event

• Responsible for determining speakers and producing panel discussions

• Moderator and Master of Ceremonies for the event

Presidential Advisor, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (October 2023-Current)

• Appointed a committee member by the Board of Directors  

• Aid and assist the President

Treasurer, Sigma Phi Sigma, National Honor Society, Salve Regina University (March 2017-May 2019)

• Organized and collected yearly dues from the members of the society

• Responsible for care of economic contents, including tracking and balancing of finances

ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE

Clinical Education Course Developer, DConline (January 2023 - Current)

• Facilitated with the development of the online CCSP courses 

• Provided advanced training for CCSP and DACBSP candidates 

Event Planner, The Hope Funds for Cancer Research; Newport, RI (January 2017-May 2019)

• Organization of annual Scientific Convening and Gala

• June 2017 Scientific Convening; International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, RI (35 people)

• October 2017 Hope Funds Gala; The Elm’s, Newport, RI (100 people)

• Distributed and relayed information regarding upcoming events to all attending

• Organized and participated in pre-event planning meetings

POSTGRADUATE CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS

Speaker, The NASA Lean Test for POTS, UWS Summer in December; Maui, HI   

• Presented in conjunction with Dr. Bill Moreau DC, DACBSP, FACSM Dr. Beverly Harger DC, DACBR, and Lori Holt, RN (December 2023)

Speaker, Scapulothoracic Dyskinesia; Evaluation and Management, UWS Summer in December; Maui, HI (December 2024)

Keynote Speaker, UWS Pinning Ceremony; Portland, OR (July 2023)

• Selected to speak to a class of over 100 students and their families 

• Reflected on my clinical experience and encouraged them as they entered the clinic 

Senior Thesis Presentation, Salve Regina University; Newport, RI (April 2019)

The effects of permethrin, a type of pyrethroid, on induced cellular depolarization in HepG2 cells dependent on Nav1.7

• Presented based on student research performed at Salve Regina University

• Introduced the effects of insecticides on sodium channels found in human liver carcinoma cells 

• Used CRISPR/Cas9 to create a plasmid knockout of the Nav1.7 gene and transfected the plasmid into HepG2 liver cells

SRYou, Salve Regina University; Newport, RI (April 2018)

• Presented research completed during a Biotechniques course taken in the Fall of 2017

• Created a E. Coli construct without the Cav 1.2 gene

• Knockout of the Cav 1.2 gene was replaced with target gDNA into a PX458 vector in an E. Coli cell

• Successfully utilized lab techniques including phosphorylation and annealing, plasmid purification,

    ligation and transformation

Rhode Island Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, University of Rhode Island; North Kingston, RI (July 2017)

• Represented The Hope Funds and shared information with conference attendees

• Explained the annual fundraising events, Scientific Convening and Gala

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Clinical Researcher with Dr. Moreau at NeuroSport (September 2022 – Current)

Case Based Research emphasizing the clinical care interventions for post concussion syndrome, dysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

Student Research, Salve Regina University; Newport, RI (January 2018-May 2019)

• Research will serve as the basis of senior thesis project

• Proficient in a variety of common molecular biology procedures including agarose gel electrophoresis, 

     DNA purification and transformations

• Experience in cell culture and transfection techniques

• Coherent understanding of CRISPR/Cas 9 technology and the ability to generate knockout cell lines

Summer Research, Yale University; New Haven, CT (May 2018-August 2018)

• Conducted research in the genetics lab of Bluma Lesch, MD, PhD

• Targeted histone modifiers in ‘poised chromatin’ of mouse embryonic stem cells

• Worked efficiently with Gibson and traditional cloning

• Constructed plasmids with and without amino acid linkers

• Successfully able to fix and work with Bio-Rad Cell Sorter 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

9/11 Event, Portland Air National Guard Base; Portland, Oregon (September 2022)

• Delivered care to all active military, reserves, and their families 

Ride to Defeat ALS; Mt. Angel, Oregon (July 2022)

• Provided free care to all the active participants alongside Dr. Jasmine Piper DC, CCSP

Salve Regina Governor’s Ball (December 2016, 2017, 2018)

• Controlled and maintained fluid arrivals and departures in and out of the venue

• Interacted, socialized, and ensured that the night went smoothly for the donors

ACTIVITIES

• Motion Palpation Institute Spine Seminar (August 2021)

• Motion Palpation Club (October 2019-September 2022)

• Adjusting Club (October 2019-September 2022)

• Salve Regina Field Hockey (August 2015-January 2017)