JENIFER L. MERSMAN DC, ND, LMT, LE
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SUMMARY
I am in search of a career that allows me to utilize all my education, experiences, and skills in order to benefit the health and needs of people. I am looking to succeed in an environment of growth and excellence to meet personal and organizational goals.
EDUCATION
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine 2016-2017
Board certified parts 1-4 and PT
Certificate: Acupuncture 100 hour
Seminars: McKenzie for cervical and lumbar spine (part I & II)
License pending in Illinois
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine 2010 - 2015
Certificate: IV Training and Venipuncture. CPR 2016
Seminars: PT, Functional blood chemistry, SIBO, Applied kinesiology, and
Oncology and the use of natural treatments.
License Pending
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences 2009-2010
COLLEGE OF DUPAGE
Associate of Science (AS), Surgical Technology/Technologist 2000-2001
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies 1995-2001
HANOVER PARK COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE 1998 - 1998
Esthetician training
Licensure in the state of Illinois (227.004000)
WMTI 1995 - 1996
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Licensure in the state of Illinois (131.000863)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:
Massage/body work: cupping massage, shiatsu, cranial sacral I & II, aromatherapy, positional release I & II, myofascial release, chakra balancing, body wraps & hydrotherapy treatments, Body exfoliation, self-tanner application, vichy shower treatments, hydrotherapy tub treatments, energy release, stone massage. Ayurvedic basics, trigger point therapy, touch therapy, medications and massage for common gastrointestinal complaints, ethics & standards, special populations care & infant massage, lactation and mastectomy scars.
Esthetics: Deep cleansing techniques, skin esthetics I & II & III, clinical skin treatments, treating of adult acne, manual lymphatic drainage in face and neck, acupressure and oriental diagnosis, overnight skin rejuvenation, peels and advanced exfoliation, PCA peels, microdermabrasion, oxygen facial, complexion color & makeup, eyelash & eyebrow tinting, advanced waxing, cellulite treatment for in spa services, HIV prevention and sanitation, creating displays, career builder, and successful salon retailing.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
MERSMAN WELLNESS 2017-2018
Owner/ Naturopathic medicine
Massage, skin care, hydrotherapy treatments, naturopathic care
FRANK GIRONDA SALON & DAY SPA 2005 - 09 / 2011
Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, Spa trainer
Massage: Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage. Skin: Facials, microdermabrasion, peels. Body treatments: wraps and scrubs. Spa education for the massage and body treatments.
SKIN CREATIONS 06 / 2003 - 05 / 2006
Owner/ spa technician
Massage: Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, aromatherapy, trigger point work, cranial sacral. Skin care: facials, microdermabrasion, peels, lymphatic drainage, waxing. Body treatments: exfoliation and wraps. Ear candling. Spa parties
JURLIQUE 03 / 2004 - 10 / 2004
Independent Consultant, Licensed Esthetician
Education of skin care to clientele and performed facials for special events for numerous Marshall Field’s locations.
EDWARD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER 1998 - 06 / 2003
Massage Therapist, licensed Esthetician, and spa trainer
Massage: Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy. Facials Waxing Body treatments: exfoliation with Vichy shower, body wraps. Spa educator for massage and esthetics.
AURORA HEALTH CARE 01 / 2002 - 09 / 2002
Surgical Technologist
Assistant to an Orthopedic Surgeon, in the clinic and operating room. Scheduled patients for surgery. Assisted in surgery. Insurance precertification/ workman’s compensation. Set appointments for patients for rehab & lab orders, assisted in post-surgical care. Miscellaneous office duties.
MARIO TRICOCI HAIR SALONS & DAY SPAS 1996 – 1998
Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage: deep tissue, Swedish, aromatherapy. Body treatments: scrub with Vichy shower, hydrotherapy tub, body wraps, cellulite treatments, and self-tanning.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS
STUDENT AMERICA CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION
ILLNOIS ASSOCIATION OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS
College of DuPage/ Associate in General Studies: Graduated with honors
College of DuPage/ Associate in General Science-Surgical Technology: Class salutatorian graduated with honors
I am Dr. Jenifer L Mersman, and I have been in the healthcare and spa industry for over 25 years. I am a licensed massage therapist and have been practicing massage since 1992. I received my education from Wellness and Massage Training Institute in Willowbrook IL. Continuing on with my education, I became a licensed esthetician in 1998, a surgical technician in 2001. In 2001 I received 2 associate degrees from College of Dupage in Wheaton IL. 1 associates in general studies, 1 associate in applied science in surgical technology, graduating as class salutatorian and with honors. I received a degree in biomedical science from National University of Health Sciences in 2010, where I took a strong interest in nutritional medicine. I have had a long standing career in the Chicagoland area, working and training for prominent spas, chiropractic clinics, and as a private surgical technician for an orthopedic physician.
I will graduate in Dec of 2017 with my chiropractic degree from National University Health sciences, where I also received my degree in naturopathic medicine (2015). I became interested in chiropractic and naturopathic care while working with cliental that was searching for alternatives to health care. I have believed in care for others that includes the whole individual, physical and emotional. I have a strong interest in pain management, preventative care, endocrinology.
During my clinical experience for naturopathic and chiropractic medicine I took special interest and continuing education in physical and internal medicine including:
IV therapy
Autoimmune and thyroid conditions
Female health
Dermatological skin conditions
Acupuncture
Hydrotherapy treatments for weight loss, anxiety, and detoxification
Breast health: mastectomy and lactation issues
The ability to be able to help individuals to restore their basis for health is of great importance to me, as well as being able to treat people as unique beings. I look forward to combining a well-rounded variety of traditional allopathic, naturopathic, and chiropractic care, to achieve the best success for my patient base that is available today.