Chiropractor

Dr. Soammy L. Matias, B.S, D.C.

**** ****** **** ** ** Marietta, GA 30067

Phone: 787-***-**** E-Mail: ******.******@*****.*** Objective

An Associate or Independent Contractor opportunity in a chiropractic office with a wide variety of patients including those with neurological conditions, athletes and wellness patients. Willing to assist with the care of the practice’s current patients as well as market the practice to new patients. Education

Life University, Marietta GA December 2017

Doctor of Chiropractic

University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico December 2012 Bachelor of Science, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Cum Laude Clinical Experience

Life Giving Chiropractic (100% Chiropractic), Austell, GA July 2017 - December 2017 PEAK Student Intern

• Performed and assisted with neurologic and orthopedic patient examinations and treatments

• Performed patient in-take and clinical examinations

• Used diagnostic equipment including, x-rays, arthrostim, infrared goggles, computerized posturography, and surface electromyography

• Analyzed and adjusted subluxations in the spine, facilitating reversal of chronic diseases

• Performed soft tissue therapies

• Educated patients on healthful living habits and modifications

• Supervised and attended in-patient rounds in a Chiropractic/Natural Hygiene clinic

• Answered health questions and relayed messages to and from managing doctors

• Manage insurance verification, collect patient payments, schedule patients using Atlas Chiropractic software Life University Center for Health and Optimum Performance October 2016 - June 2017 Chiropractic Intern in Family and Pediatric Unit

• Provided chiropractic care to patients including new patient physical exams, digital x-ray examination and analysis, complete neurological assessments, and chiropractic assessments and chiropractic adjustments utilizing Diversified, Thompson, and Activator technique

• Examined patients in order to determine nature and extent of disorder

• Diagnosed and treated musculoskeletal and neurological conditions

• Manipulated spinal column and other extremities to adjust align and correct abnormalities caused by neurologic and kinetic articular dysfunction

• Utilized supplementary modalities; receptor based therapies, such as exercises, water, light, heat, nutritional therapy, rest, and electrical stimulation

• Provided rehabilitation and care to patients, including those affected by stroke and traumatic brain injury

• Examined and presented radiology case studies to faculty and students Life University Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance January 2016 - June 2016 Student Intern

• Performed patient examinations and digital x-rays as necessary in the Life University student clinic

• Provided adjustments and education based on patient care plan Health Related Experience

Laboratorio Clinico Ramey, Aguadilla, PR August 2006 - June 2013 Administrative Support

• Manage administrative details in a company specializing in blood and lab work

• Post and reconcile insurance and patient payments, research and resolve incorrect payments, EOB rejections, and other issues with outstanding accounts

• Provided medical billing specialist services, billing for laboratory

• Ensure claims are entered and submitted with 48 hours of receipt

• Collect information for making routine reports

• Ensure claims are entered and submitted with 48 hours of receipt

• Store and maintain office files and documents; ensure claims are entered and submitted with 48 hours of receipt Techniques

• Full Spine Diversified

• Cox Flexion Distraction

• Gonstead

• Thompson

• Activator

• Extremity Adjusting

• Sacro Occipital Technique

Seminar and Certifications

Functional Neurology Seminar, Online April - August 2016 Sacro Occipital Technique Seminar, Marietta, GA May 2016 International Symposium on Clinical Neuroscience, Institute for Graduate Studies, Marietta, GA April 2016 Pediatric Cranial, Marietta, GA May 2015

Activator Technique, Atlanta, GA April 2015

MLS Adjusting Seminar, Marietta, GA April 2015

Advantage Muscle Palpation, Marietta, GA March 2015 Health Computer System (SAIL), Aguadilla, PR June 2007 – June 2013 Mission Trip

Haiti Mission Trip, Cap Haitian, Haiti September 2015 Honors and Activities

Carrick Institute Seminar Marietta, GA

Hispanic Club Life University Marietta, GA

Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honor Society – Zeta Lambda Chapter UPRAg Aguadilla, PR Honor’s Program (Member) UPRAg Aguadilla, PR

Proyecto Cumbres May 2007 Aguadilla, PR

Futuros Lideres del Comercio en America (High School) May 2007 Aguadilla, PR Research

Bachelor of Science in General Biology from University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, PR

“Induction of VTG protein in Anolis pulchellus treated with DES”, April 2012 Language

English and Spanish

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