Katie McGrath Entry-level Holistic Health Resume

Katie McGrath

My name is Catherine (Katie) McGrath and I am passionate about entering the holistic health and healing field for my professional life. My interests include chiropractic, naturopathic, homeopathic medicine, and holistic nutrition. I would also love to learn more about corporate and commercial wellness. I am a positive and optimistic hard-worker who is looking to gain experience in all facets of the health and wellness field.

Education

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Double Major B.A. Exercise Science and B.A. Dance Emphasis in Holistic Health Studies Overall GPA: 3.86 out of 4.0 Prospective Graduation date: April 2012

Curriculum Highlights: Holistic Approaches to Stress, Naturopathy workshop, Exercise Testing & Prescription, Professional De- velopment, Organic Chemistry, Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Nutrition, Meditation, Eastern Psychology

NAPERVILLE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (CLASS OF 2008)

Naperville, IL Overall GPA: 4.061 out of 4.0 Highlights: National Honors Society, Varsity Dance Team, Key Club volunteer, Active Theatre and Musical Theatre participant

Experience

CHIROPRACTIC INTERN, ANDY BOESKY WOMENS AND CHILDREN'S CHIROPRACTIC, KALAMAZOO, FALL 2011-PRESENT

Develop holistic healthcare knowledge and beliefs in a professional setting. Assist doctor with patient health records, observe ap- pointments, apply advanced marketing and graphic design skills to promote the practice, assist staff with office responsibilities.

HEALTHY DANCERS CLINIC AT ODC DANCE COMPANY, INTERN, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA SUMMER 2011

Observational experience in a clinical setting, studying under physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons and physicians. Learning hands on injury assessment and prevention techniques. Created and conducted a pilot research study on the professional dancers. Study has since been submitted to be published in accredited research journal and presented at an international conference.

WMU STUDENT RECREATION CENTER, AFFA CERTIFIED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, WINTER 2010-PRESENT

Create safe and effective exercise programs for many class formats.. Educate participants on correct alignment and form. Develop a fun, high-energy environment to encourage fitness and total body wellness.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, DANCER WELLNESS CLINIC WMU, FALL 2009-PRESENT

Conduct research on dancers to promote injury prevention and career longevity through structural and anatomical analysis. Compiled and recorded data via computerized data entry and analysis.

Referrals

Jane Baas Western Michigan University Academic Advisor, Employer 269-***-****

Megan Slayter Western Michigan University Professor 269-***-****

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