Dr. Laura Reid, DC
Resume:
Laura M. Reid B.Sc., DC
***** ******* ***** ****, ***********, MD 20637
E: *******@*****.*** T: 301-***-****
Objective:
Work in a clinic serving a diverse community with the ability to apply varying types of case management strategies, use of different rehabilitation techniques and modalities for preventive and maintenance of healthcare.
Education:
DC, Texas Chiropractic College, Houston, TX; April, 2005
BS, Biology, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC; May, 1997
Professional Experience:
December 2019- Current
Maryland Health Care
Glen Burnie, MD
Chiropractor
Administering care to patients in MVC utilizing lumbar and cervical mechanical traction, Ultrasound, combination therapy, in addition to manual adjustments and phyiotherapy.
Maryland Chiropractic license October 2019
January 2019- August 2019
Washington, DC
Washington Medical Group
Chiropractor
Administered chiropractic care specifically to wellness and personal injury patients as directed by the chief Neurologist, Dr. Steven P. Macedo, MD. As necessary, also performed functional capacity examinations with Dr. Macedo. In addition to creating exercises in restoration of full ranges of motion.
November 2017- October 2018
Alexandria, VA
Virginia Therapy/Range of Motion
Chiropractic Physician
Administered physical therapy with modalities to injured federal workers as directed by the Clinical Director; performed evaluations for workers that were candidates for physiotherapy in addition to chiropractic care; created exercises to help restore proper and full ranges of motion.
June 2015- November 2017
Washington, DC
Paradigm Chiropractic
Associate Chiropractor
Administered care to patients utilizing lumbar and cervical traction, Ultrasound, intersegmental traction, combination therapy, in addition to manual adjustments, marketing and giving patient lectures.
Licensed by the DOH for the District of Columbia
March 2016
#CH030156
June 2014- January 2015
Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge Chiropractic, Pain Management & Nutrition
Chiropractor
Administrator of patient care utilizing radiographs and modalities such as interferential current, cervical and lumbar traction, ultrasound, combination therapy, the application of hot or cold therapy and intersegmental traction.
September 2011 June 2014
Alexandria, VA
Health and Wellness
Chiropractor/Health Coach
Counsel patients on the root cause of their weight and other health related problems affecting their neuro-endocrine system, which ultimately cause a dysfunctional lifestyle, creating various disabilities in health (i.e. loss of sleep, weight gain, increase in blood pressure, loss of libido, allergies, menstrual and digestive problems). Each patient was also carefully monitored by my utilizing a food journal and adjusting it nutritionally at their weekly/biweekly visit. I also maintain my patient base using, but not limited to acupressure, muscle testing, weekly heart rate variability testing, exercise recovery testing and various nutritional supplementation. At the conclusion of their weight loss package, I re-evaluated their initial goals to make sure their primary objectives were reached.
April 2010- August 2011
Alexandria, VA
Little River Chiropractic Center
Chiropractor
Diagnose, treat, and prevent biomechanical disorders known as vertebral subluxations were pertaining to the neuro-musculo-skeletal system while utilizing an array of diagnostic methods including skeletal imaging, orthopedic and neurological evaluation in conjunction with electrical modalities, spinal manipulations, and lifestyle counseling.
Patient demographic consists of Personal injury, workman’s compensation, group sport injuries, and family practice. I have also participated in local area health screenings and health talks stressing the importance of having and maintaining a healthy spine.
April 2010- June 2011 Northern Virginia
Independent Contractor
Have given wellness talks and various Spinal Health presentations to local area YMCA’s, provided pre/post stretching in the Crystal City Twilight 5K race, with involvement upcoming races in the NOVA area.
December 2009
Licensed by the Virginia state board of Chiropractors
February 2008- November 2008- Fort Washington, MD
Chiropractic Assistant
First to administer patient care utilizing modalities such as interferential current, cervical and lumbar traction, ultrasound, combination therapy, the application of hot or cold therapy, intersegmental traction, as well as entering explanation of benefits and verifying patient insurances. Responsible for office participation in local health fairs and patient health talks, as part of patient retention and recruitment.
Moody Health Center May 2004-May 2005 – Pasadena, TX
Student Intern- Improved and maintained the health of patients which included interpreting routine blood work, urinalysis, developing the patient history, a working diagnosis and a report of findings. Initiated a treatment plan which included weekly chiropractic visits and utilized various adjustment techniques on each patient, while also performing and assisting in active and physical therapy on a regular basis with modalities as needed.
Community involvement:
June 2008 Fort Washington, MD
Community Health Fair
Located, organized and managed the booth for the office in a community health fair, which resulted in approximately 30 interested, and ten patients.
January 2003- August 2005- Pasadena, TX
Various off-campus volunteer events include the following:
Spinal screenings and community health talks in Galveston, TX;
Guest speaker for Career Day at the Truman Elementary School Pasadena, TX;
Health screenings, and spinal hygiene exercises at the Cynthia Garcia Senior Citizen Center Pasadena, TX
Pre/post stretching and massages during various events in Houston and League City areas
Associations and Achievements:
Primary Research Assistant
The Duty to Refer Out by, James Giordano, PhD et al
Abstract: “Explaining how our training as Chiropractors is comparable to allopathic medicine and how we can integrate our knowledge to successfully treat a patient with a psychic morbidity.” (Giordano, 2005)
International Chiropractic Association, Member since Spring 1994,
American Chiropractic Association, Member since Winter 2003
Student Black Chiropractic Association, Member since Winter 2003
International Student Association, Member
International Rotarian, Member since Spring 2007
Outside Interests:
Kickboxing, classical and contemporary piano- musician and percussionist
Avid runner- participated in the following: GA- Run for Life, Marietta, Peach Tree Road Race, Atlanta; TX- Houston 10K; Washington, DC- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 5K, and the Scope It out Race, Women’s Rugby Team, Atlanta Harlequins Atlanta, GA
References:
Glenn Berkeley, DC
3327 Superior Lane
Suite#204
Bowie, MD 20715
Michelle Williams, DC
7411 Riggs Road
Suite 208
Adelphi, MD 20783
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