TARA
NAYAK
**** * ***** **., ************, PA **125 732-***-**** adxm9t@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
Experienced naturopathic physician and educator seeking supplemental employment.
Education:
University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2016
Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine
GPA: 3.9
Temple University College of Science and Technology, 2009
Bachelor of Science (Biology with a concentration in the field of Genetics)
GPA: 3.9
Training:
Complex Homeopathy, 2023
Advanced Training with Dr. Ginger Nash
Utopia Microbiome Analysis and Intestinal Gardening, 2016
Certified Practitioner
Institute for Functional Medicine, 2015-present
Certified Practitioner Candidate
Opus 23 Precision Medicine Development Environment Software, 2015
Certified Practitioner (Nutrigenomic Analysis)
Practicum in Mind Body Healing Workshop, 2015
Techniques with Dr. John Dye included: Emotional Freedom, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Thought-Field Therapy, Holographic Memory Resolution, and Therapeutic Interview
Institute for Naturopathic Generative Medicine, 2014
Certified Practitioner
Hypnobirthing Institute, 2014
Practitioner Certification Training
International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, 2014
Levels of Health with George Vithoulkas
Upledger Institute, 2013-Present
CranioSacral Therapy and Somato-Emotional Release Technique
Canadian Academy of Homeopathy, 2013
Acute and Chronic Prescribing with Dr. Andre Saine
Experience:
Private Practice, Philadelphia
Owner, Naturopathic Physician, 2017-present
Outpatient clinic focused on individualized naturopathic care
Patient care focusing on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, nutrient supplementation, and hydrotherapy
Individualized nutrigenomics and microbiome analysis
Business management
Marketing
Center of Excellence in Generative Medicine
Resident Naturopathic Physician under Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo, 2016-2017
Naturopathic outpatient clinic focused on the treatment of chronic disease
Patient care focusing on nutrition, botanicals, lifestyle modification, nutrient supplementation, and hydrotherapy
Training students in laboratory techniques including blood typing, smear analysis, and hemagglutination reactions
Overseeing teaching shifts including scheduling assignments, physical examinations, case taking, and utilization of generative analysis software
Managing patient communications via phone/email between office visits
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Instructor and Curriculum writer: 2016-2019
Designed and developed two courses for Nutrition PhD students including collecting relevant research, recording lecture podcasts, and creating powerpoints
Management of canvas based, distance learning courses including case studies, research projects, and discussions
Courses:
oEpigenetics and Nutritional Genomics
oFunctional Nutrition and Immune Health
University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine
Instructor and Curriculum writer: 2016-2018
Designed and developed a course for naturopathic medical students including collecting relevant research, recording lecture podcasts, and creating powerpoints
Management of blackboard based, distance learning courses including case studies, research projects, and discussions
Courses:
oGenerative Medicine I
oGenerative Medicine II (co-teacher)
Datapunk
Opus 23/ Utopia Curator, Researcher, Teaching Assistant, 2015-present
Provided naturopathic research relating botanical/nutritional supplementation and lifestyle modification factors to their epigenetic regulation of gene expression and/or effects on the gut microbiome
Translated scientific descriptions into laymen’s terms for patient reports
Assistant instructor for Professional Training in usage of Opus 23 as a tool for interpreting 23&me genetic analysis and Utopia as a tool for microbiome analysis
Holistic Doulas
Prenatal, Labor, and Delivery Doula, 2013-2015
Taught hypnobirthing and assisted in family preparedness training for labor and delivery
Attended births using a variety of techniques to assist in pain management and relaxation including guided imagery, breathing techniques, yoga, and more
Business responsibilities included speaking events, contract negotiation, and web design
Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School
Science Instructor, 2009-2011
Taught biology, physical science, and Earth science grades 8-10
Mentored high risk youth in an inner city environment
Gained skills in conveying scientific knowledge via lay terms and to Spanish speaking students
Accolades:
Temple University Dean’s Funded Scholarship Recipient, 2005-2009
Canadian Academy of Homeopathy Scholarship Recipient, 2013
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society Member, University of Bridgeport Chapter, 2016
References Available Upon Request