DR. CHRISTINE GLIDDEN D.C.

E V I D ENCE I N FORMED CHIROPRACTIC P H Y S I C I AN

S U M M A R Y

Ambitious Chiropractic Physician and rehabilitation specialist eager to contribute to an integrative medicine chiropractic office. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated treatment plans.

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Chiropractic Clerk

VA Hospital-Major General William H. Gourley VA-DoD Outpatient Clinic Monterey, CA July 2022-December 2022

• Flexion Distraction Therapy to the spine and other body articulations to correct musculoskeletal system conditions using Diversified Manual Manipulation under the direct supervision of Dr. Charles Sullivan and Dr. Kevin Kaldy.

• Managed complex cases with patients ranging from 20-95 years of age and disabilities that included but not limited to visually impaired patients, bilateral amputees, central spinal canal stenosis, chronic pain patients, arnold chiari malformation, post stroke/trauma patients, compression fractures, inflammatory arthritis, post-surgical patients, and severe scoliosis.

• Developed evidence-based management plans and documented medical data using CPRS software.

• Reviewed advanced imaging such as radiographs, MRIs, CTs and labs on a daily basis before co- treating with medical doctors and physical therapists using dry needling and acupuncture procedures.

• Educated patients about supplements and trained patients in standardized rehabilitative protocols utilizing TRX therapy to maintain a strong core and prevent injury.

• Ordered prosthetics: TENS units, foam rollers, moist heating pads, braces, orthotics, crutches as clinically indicated.

Research and Education

• Participated in clinical rotations at the Palo Alto VA Hospital that included Radiology, Pain Management, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Spinal Cord Units: Education included opioid/pharmaceutical management and referral, EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies, Botox Injections, Corticosteroid Injections, Nerve ablations, and interventional radiology exc.

• Presented research at the local VA Palo Alto Hospital Journal Club: “Chiropractic Management of a Symptomatic Patient who Previously had surgery for Cauda Equina Syndrome.”

• Educational presentation to physical therapy interns, and residents at VA Monterey CBAC:

“Diagnostic Imaging: The Chiropractor’s Role”

Chiropractic Intern

University of Western States Student Clinic Portland, OR October 2021 -June 2022

• Performed HVLA adjusting, and instrument assisted adjustments, electric muscle stimulation, US, IASTM, pin and stretch, Class IV laser, mechanical traction, massage and diverse manual manipulation such as Drop Table, and activator, diversified techniques to patients under Dr. Peter Vuky’s supervision

• Recorded accurate vital signs, medical history, and developed management plans for each patient utilizing Epic Software

• Advised patients about chiropractic procedures and recommended appropriate courses of treatment regarding posture, nutrition, stress management and general wellness; recommended advanced imaging, and standard laboratory tests when appropriate. Offsite Compassion Connect Event affiliated with the University of Western States: C O N T A C T

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E D U C A T I O N A N D T R A I N I N G

University of Utah, SLC, UT

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Modern Dance (May 2018) GPA: 3.7

• University of Utah's Modern Dance

Scholarship Recipient (2014-2018)

• Completed senior internship with University of

Utah's School of Dance Clinic Intern:

observed 75+ treatment hours performed by

Taylor Szemerey (LAT, ATC)

University of Western States, Portland, Oregon

Bachelor of Science

Biology (March 2021) GPA: 3.32

Doctor of Chiropractic (December 2022) GPA: 3.54

Additional Chiropractic Trainings

Harkness Center for Dance Injuries at NYU Langone

Medical Center

• Principles of Dance Medicine of the

Dancer Patient: Special Focus on

Spine and Upper Extremity

Motion Palpation Institute: MPI Integration: Upper; Corey Campbell DC

• Assessment of the upper kinetic

chain involving the shared efficient

motion and muscular interactions of

the arm, shoulder, and scapular

complex, along with the cervical

and upper thoracic spine

Condition Based Lumbar Spine/Pelvis Manipulation

TULIP Chiropractic Seminars, Portland

Oregon Chiropractic Convention 2022: Dr. Mark

Charette, Laura Swingen, Dr. Deed Harrison, Evan

Gwilliam

CSN Latino Networks Health Fair: Rockwood Boys and Girls Club Outreach Event

• Volunteered to provide complementary chiropractic care to low income and uninsured individuals to decrease pain, increase global and segmental ROM and increase function of the spine, and extraspinal regions

Reformer Pilates Fitness Instructor

Maxwell Studio Yoga and Trapeze & Pilates Reformer Portland, OR January 2020 - March 2021

• Educated and guided clients in safe and appropriate exercises for individual levels of fitness and physical abilities to increase posture, balance and motility

• Maintained heavy class load actively engaging clients and driving member retention with membership sales, and retail products using MindBody Software Yoga Therapist

20/20 ChiroYoga Las Vegas, NV May 2019 - November 2019

• Established individualized rehabilitative yoga therapy sessions that were designed primarily for MVA cases that integrated neural flossing, and tailored stretching/strengthening exercises for chiropractic patients

Yoga Instructor at Lou Ruvo Brain Hospital and Veterans Affairs Yoga for Life-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV March 2019 - November 2019

• Developed a rehabilitative rehab protocols for health care workers at Lou Ruvo Brain Hospital

• Worked closely with MS patients for research utilizing yoga therapy and chair yoga techniques, integrated yoga into the Palo Verde High School for special needs children, worked specifically with Veteran's with various disabilities to improve longevity Yoga and Pilates Mat and Reformer Instructor

Pilates + Yoga Las Vegas, NV January 2019 - November 2019

• Worked out specific muscle groups and body systems with well-designed routines in group classes as well as private instruction to clients

• Devised new programs and monitored client progress in "International Yoga Day" and "Freemont 9's Yoga and Mimosa Event and "Market in the Alley" outreach events

• Assisted in writing training manuals and streamlined customer service tasks Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Meraki Dance Academy Las Vegas, NV October 2018 - November 2019

• Developed exercise regimens and Pilates Strength and Conditioning Program targeting individual athlete needs, and educated dancers on injury prevention by integrating education of anatomical principles into classes of ballet, contemporary, jazz, and turns and leaps Geriatric Chair Yoga Instructor

YMCA Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV February 2019 - June 2019

• Improved health and well-being of Senior class participants by instructing on healthy lifestyles, proper movement and posture during Chair Yoga or Gentle Flow

• Assessed student fitness level and developed appropriate routines and techniques emphasizing spinal mobility and increased range of motion

Arts Education Outreach Instructor

University of Utah School of Dance Salt Lake City, UT January 2018 - August 2018

• Aided in the development of creative movement lesson plans ranging from preschool special education children all the way to high school students that was reflective of core standard requirements of arts education in Utah: various schools included Hunter High School, Wasatch Elementary School, Orchard Elementary School, Jordan Valley Special Education Agenda: Adjustive Techniques: Lower/Upper

Extremities, The Vestibular System and Its

Implications for Chiropractic Functional

Neurological Treatment of Traumatic Brian Injury,

Sagittal Plan Spine Subluxation, Pain Disability,

Pediatrics Billing and Coding and Medicare

L I C E N S E S A N D C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

• CPR/AED Certified

• Yoga Certification: 200 Hour Yoga Alliance

Certification at University of Utah's College of

Health (2018)

• Comprehensive 450 Hour Pilates Training

Program

Pilates + Yoga, Las Vegas, NV

• Completed professional development in

Pilates Mat, Pilates Apparatus/Reformer/

Trapeze Table, Wanda Chair, and Ladder

Barrel (trained using Balanced Body

Equipment by Jodi Tallo PMA CPT approved

instructor) completed in 2019

Additional Movement Trainings/Performing

Experience

• Trained with Professional companies such as

San Francisco Conservatory of Dance, Doug

Varone, Ballet West Academy, Northwest

Dance Project

• Professional Dancer for Las Vegas Flash Mob

Entertainment Company, Marriott Center for

Dance, Eccles Theater, Sugarspace

Warehouse, Freemont St productions, and

Performing Dance Company

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