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| EDUCATION | |
| 2009 | Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine |
| National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR | |
| 2003 | Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology, Pre-Med Options |
| Minor: Chemistry, Business | |
| Clark Honors College, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR | |
| Graduated with Honors, Clark Honors College | |
| RELATED EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE | |
| 2009-present | Naturopathic Physician, Clinical Faculty, National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, OR |
| After finishing a 2-year residency program through NCNM, I accepted a position as Adjunct Clinical Faculty member at the NCNM Clinic. I currently organize and teach the IV Therapy courses and offer a clinical rotation for students to work with me to learn IV Therapy in the NCNM Clinic. | |
| 2012-present | Naturopathic Physician/Owner, A Fuller Life, LLC, Portland, OR |
| In June of 2012, I successfully converted my LLC from just personal training services into comprehensive naturopathic care. I became the sole proprietor of A Fuller Life in January of 2006, and successfully operated a personal training business complete with equipment and studio space. Maintaining this thriving, service-focused business has provided a wealth of experience, business acumen and client interaction. | |
| 2010-2012 | Naturopathic Physician, Nature Cures Clinic, Portland, OR |
| At Nature Cures Clinic, I worked as a full-time naturopathic physician. Though I saw a wide variety of patients and disease processes, I was hired for my specialties in IV therapy, sports medicine and chronic disease. Through this private practice clinic, I utilized a wide variety of naturopathic modalities including: manual therapy technique, prolotherapy, IV therapy, nutritional counseling and herbal medicine. | |
| 2003-present | Guest Lecturer, University of Oregon Anatomy Class, Eugene, OR |
| As a guest lecturer for the undergraduate anatomy course for six consecutive winter terms, I have been invited to lecture on the topic of spinal cord anatomy and anomalies – a topic that I have an extensive base in. I value the teaching experience that this opportunity has provided and it has inspired me to incorporate teaching at the graduate level in the future. | |
| 2008-2009 | ADAPT Advanced: Academic Internship/SCI Recovery Aide, Beaverton, OR |
| ADAPT Advanced exists to provide the optimal environment to help those who are seeking recovery options for their neurological disorders and spinal cord injuries. During the winter term of 2008, I partook in a 100-hour internship program, furthering my expertise and knowledge in the field of spinal cord injury and disability rehabilitation. | |
| 2003-2010 | Volunteer/Event Coordinator, Oregon Disability Sports, Portland, OR |
| This local non-profit seeks to include disabled individuals in athletics and other activities. Through this organization, I have helped coordinate disabled downhill skiing and wheelchair rugby events for local wheelchair-bound athletes in the Portland area. | |
| RELATED INTERESTS / EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION | |
| 2011 and 2012 | Prolotherapy and other Injection Techniques |
| I have become proficient in various injection techniques, including but not limited to trigger point therapy, prolotherapy, and neural therapy. I utilize all in my current clinical practice. | |
| 2012 | IV Chelation Therapy |
| Through course work with the American Academy for the Advancement in Medicine, I became trained in IV Chelation therapy in early 2012. At this seminar, I was taught how to diagnose and treat patients with heavy metal burden and tools to evaluate risk factors for developing disease states and signs and symptoms of chronic illness. | |
| 2010 | Advanced IV Therapy |
| The Advanced IV therapy seminar allowed me to learn the most effective and current application of Parenteral (IV) Amino Acids, Botanical Extracts, Glandular Extracts, Hydrogen Peroxide, DMSO, MSM, Lipoic Acid and Phosphatidylcholine. | |
| 2009 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified |
| ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leader. | |
| 2008 | Massage Therapy |
| I have fulfilled all requirements for a License of Massage therapy in the state of Oregon. Much of the manual therapy techniques that I use in private practice are skills acquired at both NCNM and the Oregon School of Massage. | |
| 2005-2012 | CEC Course Work including |
| • Prolotherapy (AAOM and AAMSM trained) | |
| • Advanced IV Therapy | |
| • Chelation certified (EDTA and DMPS) | |
| • Manipulative Surgery | |
| • Western States Chiropractic College 2010 Sports Medicine Review | |
| • Applied Kinesiology | |
| • Functional Blood Chemistry | |
| • Neurotransmitters and the Brain | |
| • Gut Immunology | |
| • Advanced Botanicals | |
| • Auto Immune and Obesity | |
| AWARDS AND HONORS | |
| 2004-2009 | NCNM Founder’s Scholarship |
| 2007/2008 | INM Standard Process Whole Foods Nutrition Scholarship |
| 2003 | Graduation with Honors, Clark Honors College, University of Oregon |
| 2003 | Presidential Scholars Award |
Last updated Dec. 21, 2012