Health Assistant

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Lauren Simko, MPH, CHES, ACSM-HFS

My objective is to help individuals take charge of their health and become the experts of their own well-being

Education

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA –West Chester, PA

Master of Public Health (MPH)

Concentration in Integrative Health, 2012 Overall GPA: 4.0

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA –West Chester, PA

Certificate in Integrative Health Coaching, 2012 Overall GPA: 4.0

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA – Indiana, PA

Bachelor Degree in Health and Physical Education

Concentration in Exercise Science

Minor in Nutrition, 2009 Overall GPA: 3.85/Major: 3.95

Employment History

JESTER FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 2012-present

Chiropractic Assistant

Conducted health screenings and promotional activities

Relationship building, patient rapport and retention

Patient advocate

THE CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL

Health Coach Intern 2012-2013

Planned health coaching program for patients in diabetes and weight management

Implemented one-on-one coaching process with patients

Evaluated coaching program through assessments and advanced statistical analysis

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYVLANIA 2010-2012

Graduate Assistant

Development of Integrative Health Coaching Certificate Program

Organized and participated in social media marketing and public events

Annual Pennsylvania Public Health Association Harrisburg

Guest Speaker: The Integrative Health Coach: A New Advocate for Health Promotion

YMCA 2010-2012

Fitness Attendant/Wellness Coach

Marketing, biometric testing, health coaching, community education and awareness

activities, youth counseling, and team building

PERSONAL, IN-HOME PHYSICAL THERAPY AID FOR STROKE PATIENT 2012-2013

Coordinated care alternatives including acupuncture and exercise

Assisted with ADLs, incorporated exercises to improve functioning and strength

DR. DEAN ORNISH PROGRAM FOR REVERSING HEART DISEASE 2009-2010

Exercise Physiologist Intern

Developed exercise prescriptions for patients, biometric testing

Supported dieticians, stress management specialists and group counselors

Computer Skills: NaviNet, MS Office, MS Excel, Web publishing, PowerPoint, SPSS/PAWS, Multimedia

Certifications: Integrative Health Coach, Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Health Fitness Specialist ACSM, Certified

Herbalist, American Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED, International Coach Federation ACC certification (pending)

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