Dr. Sara Mehdizadegan, D.C., L.Ac 949-***-**** *************@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Southern California University of Health Sciences, College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist- April 2011
Southern California University of Health Sciences, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic- December 2009
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science, Biology- June 2005
SUMMERY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Rehab, fitness Chiropractor and Acupuncturist – Repair Sports Institute Huntington Beach, Ca
March 2017- Present
Administering acupuncture treatments, Cupping, Moxa in a multidisciplinary practice, including work comp and PI patients with an emphasis in rehab, pain management, and sport medicine
Treating Chiropractor/ Acupuncturist- Health Atlast CM Costa Mesa, Ca
September 2011- 2017
Administering acupuncture treatments/ Moxa/ cupping to patients, with an emphasis in pain management, pre-natal, and postnatal
Providing chiropractic treatments to patients with an emphasis in chiropractic biophysics combing adjustments with exercises and specific traction protocols, K-laser, and decompression.
Treating Acupuncturist - Ameri Chiropractic Inc. Pico Rivera, Ca
August 2012- March 2016
Administering acupuncture treatments to work comp and PI patients with verity of musculoskeletal conditions
Conducting re-exams, evaluations and writing reports
University anatomy lab instructor- SCUHS Whittier, Ca
August 2010- January 2011
Taught human anatomy/ physiology to acupuncture students
Preparation of course materials including handouts, study guides
Anatomy teacher assistant- SCUHS Whittier, Ca
January 2010- August 2010
Assisted the supervising instructors with lectures/ Guided students through the dissection of cadavers
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Clinical Intern-University health center Whittier, Ca
January 2010-April 2011
Provided acupuncture, Moxa, cupping to patients with variety of conditions including sport injury, infertility, PMS, postpartum, anxiety, pain management and many more
Developed a personalized treatment plan for geriatric and pediatric patients
Clinical Externship- Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital Taiwan, Taipei
April 2010- May 2010
Observed Medical doctors providing treatments to patients with cancer, cerebral Palsy, and stroke using Traditional Chinese Medicine and herbs.
Volunteer- Healing Hands for Humanity Long Beach, Pasadena CA
January 2008- February 2011
Provided acupuncture and chiropractic, administered myofascial release techniques, and rehabilitation to underprivileged individuals
Clinical Intern- Life & Health Wellness Center Santa Ana, CA
January 2009- December 2009
Provided alternative health care to patients with PI cases
Conducted patient examinations, provided work comp and PI reports, administered adjustments, performed myofascial release techniques, and coordinated rehabilitation programs
Clinical Intern- University Health Center Whittier, CA
December 2008- December 2009
Conducted physical examinations; provided sport physicals; performed CMT
Executed exercise programs to help athletes in their rehabilitation process
Clinical Intern- OC Back and Body Doctors Irvine, CA
December 2008- April 2009
Assisted the supervising doctor in acquiring patient history, conducting examinations, and administering chiropractic treatments
Aided the front desk with clerical work
SKILLS:
Trained in Kinesio taping
California Radiographic License