Physical Medicine, Chiropractic, holistic medicine, billing

PARISA SAMSAMI

Chiropractic Physician CHICAGO, **640, UNITED STATES 847-***-**** *************@*****.*** EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

o Functional Medicine Physician, D.C. at Aligned Modern Health, Evanston June 2018 – March 2020

• Took a comprehensive and proactive approach to each patient’s health issues, using advanced diagnostics to seek out the root cause of their health concerns.

• Offered patients evidence-based solutions to a host of challenges including musculoskeletal pain, stress and anxiety, GI distress, metabolic disorders, metabolic syndrome, autoimmune disease, toxic mold exposure and more.

• Advanced diagnostic testing used include: Comprehensive metabolic panel, salivary cortisol

(adrenal assessment), complete GI panel, food sensitivities (IGG and IGE), SIBO testing

(bacterial overgrowth), comprehensive hormonal panel, thyroid panel, intestinal permeability/leaky gut testing, comprehensive nutritional analysis (vitamins and minerals), organic acid testing, fatty acid profile, homocysteine and hs-CRP, cardiac markers testing, yeast overgrowth, and microbiome composition.

• Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities.

• Provided nutritional counseling specific to each patient’s needs.

• Helped patient reach both personal and functional goals.

• Clinic marketing events.

• Presented on educational topics at public speaking events. o Chiropractic Physician, D.C. at Balanced Flow Wellness, Chicago November 2011 – May 2015

• Assessed patient’s medical condition by reviewing their medical history, listening to the patients concerns, and performing a physical examination.

• Routinely performed diagnostic and prognostic exams to evaluate muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities.

• Expertly customized therapy to meet the specific needs of individual patients based on physical exam findings and a detailed history.

• Educated patients about proper biomechanics, movement patterns, and at-home therapies.

• Recommended modifications to patient’s current workout regimens. o Chiropractic Assistant at Advanced Healthcare Associates, Wheaton April 2017 – December 2017

• Worked with patients suffering from conditions such as back pain, arthritis, sports injuries, chronic pain syndrome and head injuries.

• Contributed to physical therapist’s effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary, recommending options and courses of action, implementing physical therapy directives.

• Performed therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assessing patients in performing physical activities such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.

• Instructed and counseled patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.

• Developed x- ray images.

• Modalities used include: electrical stimulation, ultrasound, cold and heat therapy. o Inpatient Therapy Aide at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge August 2011- March 2012

• Prepared patients for physical therapy treatment by welcoming, comforting, providing and assisting patients into physical therapy apparel or apertures.

• Maintained physical therapy supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies.

• Provided information to patients by answering questions and requests, and allaying fears. EDUCATION

o Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., National University of Health Sciences, Lombard May 2013 – December 2017

• Lambda Chi Sorority

• Motion Palpation Club

o Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Biology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago 2008 – 2012

• Treasurer of UIC Physical Therapy Club

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES / DEGREES

Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists, D.A.B.C.I 2017-present

INTERNSHIP

Clinical Internship at National University of Health Sciences, Lombard January 2017- December 2017

While in school, I wanted to utilize the opportunity to learn as many different techniques as I could. Being able to make sure that I customized treatment to each individual patient helped me to receive a deeper understanding and appreciation for patient care and to have an enriching clinical experience. I treated patients with a wide array of conditions beginning from Autoimmune disease to sports injuries and herniated discs.

LANGUAGE

English, Farsi, French

SKILLS

• Active Listening

• Adaptability & Flexibility

• Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Customer Service

• Collaboration & Teamwork

• Time management

• Creativity & innovation

• Organization

• Decision Making

EXPERIENCED IN

• Cervical & Lumbar Traction • Therapeutic Cold Laser

• Electrical Stimulation

• Therapeutic Ultrasound

• Flexion. & Distraction Table

• G-5 Medical Massager

• Heat & Cold Therapy

• Taking & Developing X-ray images

• Foot Orthotic Scanning System

• Venipuncture

• Pelvic Sacral Blocks

• Kinesio tape

• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue

Mobilization

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