Matthew Holmes DC ATC
Miami, FL 33179
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Education
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange FL
Doctor of Chiropractic April 2011- June 2014
University of Central Florida, Orlando FL August 2005- May 2010
Bachelor of Science Health Science-Athletic Training
Completed BOC examination for athletic training
Certified DOT medical examiner
NBCE Certified in acupuncture
Ideal Therapy Centers January 2020-present
Perform exam on new patients
Treating patients involved in car accidents or wellness
Analyzing diagnostic imaging reports to determine further care
Writing exam reports to describe to the evaluation of patient injuries
Educating patients on the diagnosis and discussing there prognosis for care
Icon Medical Centers March 2017-present
Perform exam on new patients
Treating patients involved in car accidents or wellness
Analyzing diagnostic imaging reports to determine further care
Educating patients on the diagnosis and discussing there prognosis for care
Adjusting patients in the specific areas of complaint
Montadas Chiropractic January 2017-January 2020
Perform exam on new patients
Treating patients involved in car accidents or wellness
Treat patient with manual therapy on muscles and acupuncture
Adjusting patients in the specific areas of complaint
Taking x-rays on patients
All Care Consultants March 2015- Present
Had the opportunity to work with a variety of different chiropractors around the Broward and Miami-Dade counties
Perform new patient exams on patients
Performed adjustments on patients
Assessed new patients and effectively communicated the treatment plan
Used various different adjustment techniques according to what the primary chiropractor had done in the past
Taking x-rays on patients
Broward State College January 2015- February 2017
Working as the adjunct faculty for the wellness department
Lead wellness classes
Developed and led lectures for class
Developed quizzes and assignments for the course
Teaching weightlifting and total wellness courses
Atlantic Rehabilitation Center August 2014- January 2015
Primarily supervised sporting events attending to the health needs of athletes
Assessed and evaluated injuries that occur during game time
Provided Preventive treatments for players before the game
Developed rehabilitation plans for players that had acute and chronic injuries
Provided instruction on specific ways of the stretching and exercise to help prepare them for their sport
Worked with various schools and sports. Wrestling, Soccer, Football, Baseball, Cross Country, and Volleyball
Family and Sports Chiropractic Center June 2014- August 2014
Primarily supervised sporting events attending to the health needs of athletes
Assessed and evaluated injuries that occur during game time
Provided Preventive treatments for players before the game
Developed rehabilitation plans for players that had acute and chronic injuries
Provided instruction on specific ways of the stretching and exercise to help prepare them for their sport
Martinez Chiropractic Center April 2014-June 2014
Provided treatment with therapeutic modalities (kinesiotape, graston, and laser therapy)
Assisted in taking a history of new patient and current patients to update their health status
Instructed and supervised patients that did therapeutic exercises and stretches
Have experience taking health notes from patients and entering into the electronic health record
Participated in health screenings to promote the office and obtain new patients
Responsible for taking full spine radiographs of new and current patients to assess the skeleton
Palmer College of Chiropractic Clinics Port Orange FL July 2013- March 2014
Obtained extensive and detailed history of the patients current health status
Evaluated patients through assessing history and posture
Provided school physical examinations for students ranging from kindergarten to high school
Developed a detailed care plans which was dependent upon the condition of the patient
Provided treatment according to the patients condition using various therapies
Have experience working with highly acute patient and chronic patients ranging from ages 1-80 years of age
Developed rehabilitation plans according to the injury or postural deficits
Have experience taking Radiographs and making a detailed report of findings.
Provided detailed patient notes on electronic health record
Bay County Schools (Substitute Teacher) January 2010- December 2011
Follow lesson plans provided by the regular teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
Manage the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
Adapt teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
Supervise students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
Gulf Coast State College Panama City FL January 2011- April 2011
Assisted in practice and game preparation for basketball, softball and baseball teams
Provided pregame treatments to players (stretching and taping)
Developed rehabilitation programs for injured players
Covered games, acting as the team ATC for both the home and away teams
Responsible for being first responder during games and assessing injuries
Orlando Predators Arena Football, Orlando FL April 2010- July 2010
Assisted in practice and game preparation
Provided treatments for injured players before practice and kept a daily treatment log
Assisted in packing for home and away games to ensure that the head athletic trainer had enough supplies
Attended home and away games to be immediate responder in case of injury.
Liaison to opposing team. Making sure that the other team had sufficient supplies such as water, heat packs, and taping supplies.
Sports Specific Training Group-, Oviedo FL January 2010- April 2010
Developed rehabilitation programs for patients who had recently been injured or had undergone surgery.
Directed and supervised patient rehabilitation session
Instructed patients proper lifting techniques to ensure that the correct muscles were being worked.
Documented treatments daily using SOAP format
Assisted with patient progress assessments
Provided treatments for injured patients before and/or after rehabilitation session de
University of Central Florida, Orlando FL August 2009-December 2009
Women’s Rowing
Obtained and updated medical history and insurance information
Verified student-athlete insurance by making phone calls to their insurance companies
Evaluated and treated injuries of the back as well as lower and upper extremities
Instructed proper technique of rehabilitative exercises
Performed posture assessments for patients developing knee, hip, or back injuries
Intern Hagerty High School, Oviedo FL January 2009-May2009
Provided aid to the head and assistant athletic trainers in their daily supervision of the following sports: Soccer, Basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, lacrosse, and boys volleyball
Developed professional relationships with the coaches, administrators, and parents
Gained experience evaluating and managing acute injuries during practices and games
Gained experience doing evaluations on the side lines during games
University of Central Florida, Orlando FL August 2008-December 2008
Intern Football, Men’s Basketball, Cheerleading and Dance Intern
Assisted with treatment of athletes (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hivamat, etc)
Gained experience evaluating and managing acute injuries during practices and games
Performed evaluations on athletes with the assistance of my supervisor
Made SOAP notes of the injuries I evaluated using SIMS
Documented treatment daily using SOAP format
Orlando Sports Medicine Group, Orlando FL July 2007- November 2007
Worked in alongside various allied health professionals such as: physical therapists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists
Worked with a variety of different patients from middle school up to high school
Provided assistance to the outreach athletic trainer working with high school football team
Introduced to evaluation and management of injuries
UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, Orlando FL May 2007- July 2007
Basketball Referee
Officiated mainly intramural basketball games
Officiated at a basketball camp for high school teams
Demonstrated quick and firm judgment when making calls
Collaborated with two other referees so the games ran smoothly
Gained the ability to remain calm in high pressure situations when there was a disagreement with players or coaches
Volunteer Work
Assisted in college level competitions and practices including cross country meets, football camps, tennis matches, softball games, Women’s Basketball (breast cancer game)
Provided assistance with high school physical examination at three schools including Hagerty High School, University High School, and Oviedo High School
Provided administrative assistance at the Orlando Orthopedic Center’s Cutting Edge Concepts in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Conference
Participated in Florida Roc competition. Providing chiropractic treatment to the athletes participating in the long distance run
Participated in providing chiropractic treatment at the Chirogames. Assessing injuries (fractures, sprains, and strains).
Special Skills
Proficient in the use of Sports Injury Monitoring System (SIMS)
Proficient using Swim Ex for therapeutic exercise
Proficient in the use of pre and post concussion evaluations including: Bess and ImPACT testing
Proficient in the use of Smart Cloud and ChiroTouch electronic healthcare records
Obtained certification in electromyography and nerve conduction velocity diagnosis
References and Letters of Recommendation
Todd Narson 305-***-****
Damien Martinez 305-***-****
Damaris Sabeter 305-***-****
Kristen Schellhase: 407-***-****
Kellen Shervington: 407-***-****
Kevin Mercuri: 321-***-****