Curriculum Vitae

Alyce L. De Chant

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Albuquerque N.M. 87112 adh1r7@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Board Certified Masters of Science Physician Assistant, with strong clinical, management, EMR and interpersonal skills. Able to analyze and synthesize complex differential diagnosis. Consistently develops strong physician and patient relationships. Passionate leader with integrity and dedication to help others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Physician Assistant – Cardiology

University of New Mexico Heart Failure Clinic 2018-2020

Full time, clinical position working on a multidisciplinary team in the care of complex patient population.

Staff Therapist

Southwest Orthopedic Physical Therapy 2014-2015 Provider specializing in the treatment of Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction utilizing manual therapies functional movement and frequency specific microcurrent, in an outpatient physical therapy clinic

Owner 1999-2014

NEW MEXICO MYOTHERAPY, INC.; Albuquerque, NM

Maintain private practice for the treatment of Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, offering movement sciences, manual therapies and frequency specific microcurrent.

Owner/Director 1989 - 1999

SYNERGY PHYSICAL THERAPY, INC., Albuquerque, NM

Managed unique outpatient setting with staff of 13 professional therapists offering one-on-one care, serving a varied physician referral base. Services blended the expertise of licensed physical therapists and board certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists providing manual therapies and cutting edge rehabilitation for musculoskeletal, sports injuries and chronic pain, as well as preventative health.

Served as Personal Assistant to Janet G. Travell, MD, White House Physician to John F. Kennedy, Professor Emeritus, George Washington University, and author of seminal texts, Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, Vols. I and II

Invited to join team of therapists at MYOMED Clinic, Perth, Western Australia in 1991 to

develop innovative therapy program within primary care setting

Accredited by American Academy of Pain Management

Owner / Director 1986-1988

TIDEWATER MYOTHERAPY, Norfolk, Virginia

Managed and directed services in outpatient clinical setting focused on the treatment of Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, utilizing manual therapy methods and rehabilitation.

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EDUCATION

MS in Physician Assistant Studies 2015 -2017

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist & Certified Fitness Specialist 1984-1986

Academy for Myotherapy and Physical Fitness, Lenox, MA

Two-year studies, including Human Anatomy and Physiology, human cadaver dissection, art, dance, nutrition, multi population movement sciences, massage and Myofascial Trigger Point technique.

BA, Sociology; Minor, Health Science, 1979-1983

Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO

Semester at Sea, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 1982

Liberal Arts studies pertaining to global issues integrated with 12 in-country ports of call around

the world.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & AFFILIATION

President, Certification Board for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists 2001-2011

Served as President of Board for eight years

Developed national certification examination for Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction

President, National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists 1999-2001

Rebuilt professional organization in collaboration with six fellow professionals serving

on Board of Directors.

Wrote Academic Standards and Curriculum Guidelines; updated Continuing Education requirements

Brought organization to fiscal responsibility through budgeting and cash flow management

Updated webpage and search engine optimization for association website

LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

New Mexico Medical Board

PA-2017-0086

Board Certification NCCPA

#1148424

Massage Therapist

New Mexico License #1238

AWARDS

2107 Natural Medicines Recognition Award / UNM Physician Assistant Program

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