Marysa Kavalec
**** *** **. *** * Santa Monica, CA 90405
********@*****.*** 216-***-****
Summary of Qualifications
Licensed acupuncturist focused on using expertise in Oriental medicine, acupuncture and nutrition to improve the health and well-being of clients. Provides quality care in a fast paced environment with ability to quickly and accurately diagnose and formulate treatment plans. Experience treating patients all ages for a diverse range of conditions such as chronic pain, digestive disorders, allergies and insomnia. Calm and professional bedside manner with proficient communication skills and gentle needling technique.
Licensing/Certifications
o2020 – California licensed acupuncturist, L.Ac.
o2020 – NCCAOM license/certification
o2020 – CPR and First Aid certification
o2016 – CCAOM Clean Needle Technique certification
Experience
Self-employed In-home Acupuncturist March 2020 - Now
Acupuncturist
oObserve, diagnose and treat patients in-home based on TCM style of acupuncture
oKeep record of properly charted SOAP notes and ICD-10 codes for patient treatment, diagnoses and progress
oUse cupping, gua sha and electrostimulation therapies upon patient request
oBuild a patient/physician relationship with patients in order to maintain trust and continued treatment
oFollow HIPPA guidelines
Emperor’s Acupuncture Clinic Fall 2017 – Summer 2019
Acupuncture Internship
oGreeted, observed and properly diagnosed patients based on TCM protocol
oPrescribed herbal formulas, nutritional recommendations, and lifestyle modifications
oMonitored patient accounts, maintain and improve chart documentation
oTreated 2 patients per hour, or more if needed
oBuilt rapport and trust with patients using language and intuition, construct treatment plans and encourage patient enthusiasm for consistency of care
oFollowed HIPPA guidelines for privacy and confidentiality
oUsed cupping, gua sha and electrostimulation therapies upon patient request or supervisor recommendation
oCompleted 950 clinic hours treating well over 600 patients
Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center Fall 2018
Acupuncture Internship
oObserved, diagnosed and formulated a treatment based on master tung style acupuncture
oIntegrated acupuncture into cancer patients regimen to help treat side effects of chemotherapy
oTreated patients in full remission to aid in prevention of reoccurrence
oProperly charted SOAP notes and ICD-10 codes for patient progress and diagnosis as well as insurance purposes
oHelped maintain a positive and healing environment in the cancer center hospital
Education
Ohio University Fall 2008 – Spring 2013
Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Psychology
Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine Fall 2015 – Spring 2019
Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture