Physical Therapy Assistant
Resume:
Sam Russo ND, LAc
Vermont Naturopathic Clinic
Winooski, VT 05404
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Certifications: North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
VT license: 099-*******, 091-*******
Practice including: general medicine, physical medicine, acupuncture
Dr. Sam Russo completed his Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Doctorate Degree in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. Dr. Russo integrates physical medicine (balancing body alignment) with physiological medicine (balancing body function) to help patients achieve optimal health. He utilizes clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, and physical medicine within the philosophical framework of traditional Chinese medicine and the scientific foundations of Western medicine.
EDUCATION
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA 9/98-6/02
Completion of the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Master
of Science in Acupuncture programs.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, AZ 9/97-5/98
Initiated study in the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Master
of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine programs
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 9/90-5/97
BA in Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology with
emphasis on human physiology
Creighton University, Omaha, NE 9/88-5/89
Initiated undergraduate study
WORK EXPERIENCE
Vermont Naturopathic Clinic
Private Practice 10/04 to present
Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic
Associate Physician 10/3 to 4/05
Residency with Dr. Mary Bove ND, AHG 10/02-10/03
Nutrition Seminars, Seattle, WA 6/01-7/02 Weekly medical literature scan at the library of the University of Washington Health Sciences Center.
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WADepartment Assistant, Dept. of Botanical Medicine 4/01-4/02Assistant to the Chair of the Department of Botanical Medicine 12/99-7/00Dispensary Assistant 9/00-1/01Office Assistant, Dept. of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 6/99-6/00
Kitchen Steward for food lab. 9/98-12/98
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians 2002 to 2005,
2009
American Institute of Ultrasound In Medicine 2009 to present
American Academy of Pain Management 2008 to present
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2002 to 2010
Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection 2006 to 2010
Vermont Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2005 to present
Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians 2000 to present
President VANP 2004, 2005, 2006
Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation
Naturopathic Physician Advisor (appointment by Sec. of State) 2006 to present
Special Appointment: Naturopathic Formulary Committee 2004-2005
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCTION
Ultrasound Diagnostics and Needle Guidance Jan 2011
NHAND Pharmaceutical Perspectives 2010 Nov 2010
Herbs for Women’s Reproductive Health Oct 2010
Advanced Dermatology for the Primary Care Physician
University of Vermont Oct 2010
Formulary Analgesic Medications April 2010
Bio Identical Hormones: What’s True, What’s Not Jan 2010
Hands-On Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Diagnostic and Interventional Techniques
Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN July 2009
NATI Module 4: Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical, Thoracic and Costochondral Pain and Dysfunction Using Regenerative Injection Therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma
Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection May 2009
Ovarial Cancer: Facts and Myths Jan 2009
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Extremities Jan 2009
Biosount-Esaote/ Veronica Rodriguez-Saad, R.T.(R), RDMS
Facilitated Positional Release Nov 2008
Stanley Schiowitz DO
Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound April 2008
University of Michigan
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinical In-service March 2008
Randy Moore DC
Advances in the Treatment of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis Oct 2007
Vermont Arthritis Coalition
NATI Module 1: Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, Neural Therapy and Mesotherapy
Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection May 2007
MSKUS Diagnostics: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 101 March 2007
Thomas Clark DC, Pegasus Lectures
Uncommon Botanicals Jan 2007
Mary Bove ND
NATI Module 3: Prolotherapy for the Lumbar Spine and Tempomandibular Joint
Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection Nov 2006
Bi Obstruction Syndrome Oct 2006
Jeffrey Yuen LAc
Restorative Medicine Conference Oct 2006
Dennis Wilson MD
Application of Beta-Glucans and Viscum in the Treatment of Cancer Oct 2006
Bill Warnock ND
Simple IV and IM Protocols for Naturopathic Practice Oct 2006
Susan Kowalsky ND
NATI Module 2: Prolotherapy for the Extremities June 2006
Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection
BHRT for Male Patients May 2006
Health Education, Inc./ PCCA
How Acupuncture Changes Cells- A Review of Current Research. Feb 2006
VAAOM/ Helene Langevin MD, LAc
Intravenous Vitamin C in the Treatment of Cancer Jan 2006
Bill Warnock ND
Male Disorders in Chinese Medicine Oct 2005
Peter Deadman LAc
Common Injuries to the Low Back, Hip and Groin May 2005
Matt Callison LAc
Injectible Application of Sarapin and Introduction to Prolotherapy April 2005
Jonathan Fenton DO
Pharmaceutical Perspectives 5 Nov 2005
New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors
Medications Update March 2004
Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Pulse Diagnosis, Balancing the Four Seasons and the Balance Method Nov 2003
Richard Tan LAc
Improving Health Outcomes through Nutritional Support and Metabolic Transformation
Jeffrey Bland PhD Jan 2003
National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Training July 2001
Medicines from the Earth Botanical Medicine Symposium April 2001
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Convention Aug 2000
Clean Needle Technique Oct 1999
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Southwest Conference of Botanical Medicine, Tempe, AZ April 1997
AWARDS/HONORS
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA Bastyr University Scholarship (awarded to 5% of student body) 1998 Bechtel Scholarship (one of six awards) 1999NuHerbs Scholarship (one of six national scholarships) 1999Joseph E. Pizzorno Presidential Scholarship for Academic Excellence 2000Mark Nolting Scholarship for Outstanding Dual Track Student 2000, 2001Bastyr University Graduate Grant 2001Nomination for Student Founder’s Award 2002
United States Air Force 1988
4 year ROTC scholarship. (declined after first year of participation)
PUBLICATIONS
Integrated pain management: using omega 3 fatty acids in a naturopathic model . Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, Volume 12, Issue 2, Pages 105 – 108
Better Nutrition Magazine 1/07 to present
Scientific Editor
Textbook of Natural Medicine, 3 ed. 2005
Chapter contribution on Lichen Planus.
The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods 2005
Assistant editor for Prima publications book on the health aspects of foods and their use
in the prevention of disease and in therapeutic diets.
Nature’s Medicines 2004
Scientific advisor for Rodale publication’s book on alternative medicines and the evidence supporting their use in healthcare.
Notebook of Naturopathic Medicine CD-Rom 2003
Self-published reference manual for naturopathic therapeutics containing monographs for various conditions, nutrients and botanicals.
Community Services
Sterols and Stanols in Hyperlipidemia / Injectible Vitamin D Therapy 10/28/05
Continuing Education for the Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians
In-service Programs
Timberlane Physical Therapy January 2005
Pilates Space March 7,2005
Choice Physical Therapy March 21, 2005
Sports and Orthopedic Rehabilitation March 30, 2005
Excel Physical Therapy, St. Albans April 5, 2005
Rehab Gym April 20, 2005
Champlain Physical Therapy April 26, 2005
Apple Tree Bay Physical Therapy May 2, 2005
Cornerstone Physical Therapy May 11, 2005
Poulin Performance Rehab. and Physical Therapy June 10, 2005
Timberlane Physical Therapy Nov 6, 2006
Vermont Department of Public Health
Arthritis Coalition participant 2005-2008
Vermont Bureau of Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration 4/7/04
Annual health care retreat, dinner speaker on the status of CAM practitioners in Vermont
Vermont Govenor’s Summit on Health Care Reform Oct 2005
Vermont Legislature Health Care Reform Practitioner Meeting Oct 2005
Food for Thought Newsletter for the Brattleboro Cooperative
Let Food Be Your Medicine Article on environmental medicine April 2003
Heart Disease and You Article on heart disease prevention Nov 2003
Spring Rejuvenation Article on diet and exercise June 2004
Parent Express Magazine
First Aid for Children July 2004
Allergies and Hay Fever May 2003
Purple Shutter Herbs
Botanical Medicine and Immune Support for Children February 2004
Downtown Emergency Service Center, Seattle, WA 1998
Organized and cooked Thanksgiving dinner for 100 people
transitioning from homelessness to residential life.
Bastyr University 1998-2002Haunted Trails annual Halloween fund raising event. Assisting instructors in compilation and editing of lecture notes for pharmacology,
botanical medicine, cardiology and minor surgeryCreated a digital student manual for the Master of Science in Acupuncture program.
Dr. Bill Warnock ND 802-985-8250Champlain Center for Natural MedicineDr. Jonathan Fenton, D.O. 802-***-****
Mary Bove ND, AHG 802-***-****
Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic
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