Associate Chiropractor - Patient-Centered Wellness and Rehab

Santos D. Pérez Custodio

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Phone: (787) 669 - 7786 Email: **.*******@*****.*** Self-motivated, energetic Doctor of Chiropractic. Looking to obtain a position as an Associate Chiropractor to help promote chiropractic care. Excels at patient communication and patient wellness education. Advanced knowledge in principles, adjustments, diagnostic methods, treatment, and rehabilitation methods. Recognized for the ability to think analytically, exceed goals, lead by example, influence others, and develop effective working relationships with others. Fluent in English and Spanish (Native) AREAS OF INTEREST/PROFICIENCY

Subluxation Correction

Nutrition

Patient Wellness Education

Passive Rehabilitation

Active Rehabilitation

Marketing

Practice Management

Pain Management

Functional Medicine

Neuromuscular Re-Education

Treatment of Chronic Illness

Critical & Analytical Thinking

EDUCATION

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange Fl. Jan 2017 - Jun 2020 Doctorate’s Degree of Chiropractic Physician

Nominated Most Outstanding Future Alumni Award Class 202 Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo P.R. Aug 2008 – May 2014 Bachelor’s Degree in Biology Sciences

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Chiropractic Physician, Synergy Oviedo Chiropractic, Oviedo, FL Sep 2024 – Sep 2025 Licensed Chiropractic Physician (DC)

Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify chiropractic needs and develop individualized treatment plans.

Diagnosed and treated conditions related to the spine, nervous, and musculoskeletal system, including disc-related issues.

Administered chiropractic techniques, including manual adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and targeted exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, core stability, and range of motion.

Conducted, marked, and interpreted in-house X-rays to diagnose underlying joint and bone conditions.

Delivered and assisted with passive therapies, including Acoustic Wave Therapy, Laser Therapy, Spinal Decompression Therapy, and WinBack (Tecar) Therapy.

Maintained accurate electronic medical records and documentation using Platinum Chiropractic Software.

Maintained a professional appearance and strong interpersonal and public relations skills when interacting with patients.

Referred patients to appropriate medical specialists when necessary for multidisciplinary care.

Engaged with and educated the local community to raise awareness of the benefits and impact of chiropractic care.

Provided patient education on lifestyle modifications, exercise, and proper movement techniques to support long-term wellness.

Treated a diverse patient population, including those under Personalized Care, Personal Injury, and Workers’ Compensation.

Monitored patient compliance and effectively communicated the importance of adherence to treatment plans to achieve optimal health.

Skilled in various chiropractic techniques, including Diversified, Thompson, Gonstead, Arthrostim, and Impulse Instrument adjusting. Chiropractic Physician, Momentum Medical, Deltona, FL Mar 2024 – Sep 2024 Licensed Chiropractic Physician (DC)

Conducted patient assessments to determine chiropractic needs and develop personalized treatment plans.

Diagnosed and treated patients with nervous system and musculoskeletal system health illnesses.

Treated patients with manual adjustments, manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, and a wide array of exercises for strengthening, core stabilization, flexibility, and promotion of range of motion.

Computer literacy of charting and reviewing in an automated medical record.

Ability to gather data to complete reports on a timely basis.

Good public relations skills and professional appearance.

Refer patients to other medical specialists as needed.

Providing education and advice about lifestyle, exercise, and movement.

Acted as HIPPA Compliance officer for the office and made sure the office was HIPPA compliant.

Monitored patients for compliance and effectively communicated the need to follow recommendations to reach MMI.

Treated Personal Injury and Worker's Compensation patients.

Techniques: Diversified, Thompson, Gonstead, Impulse tool.

Knowledge with Chirotouch Software

Chiropractic Physician, Ultimate Medical Clinic & Chiropractic, DeBary, FL Dec 2020 – Feb 2024 Licensed Chiropractic Physician (DC)

Consult with patients, review/evaluate health and medical history and pertinent imaging/records and examine patients.

Analyze X-rays to locate the sources of patients' difficulties and to rule out fractures or diseases as sources of problems.

Arrange for diagnostic x-rays to be taken, when medically necessary.

Evaluate the patient’s neuromusculoskeletal systems and the spine to determine neuromusculoskeletal and spine-related conditions.

Perform manual adjustments to the spine, and/or other articulations of the body, to correct the musculoskeletal system, where necessary.

Deliver patient education on how Chiropractic will positively affect their lives.

Maintain accurate case histories of patients along with maintaining accurate and timely patient records.

Educate and advise patients about lifestyle changes, exercise/stretch, and movement.

Performed passive modalities such as shockwave therapy, ultrasound, electric stimulation, laser therapy kinesio tape.

Refer patients to other medical specialists, if needed.

Kept up to date with developments in the profession.

Knowledge with Advanced MD software, Jane Software. CCPA, Advanced Integrated Medicine, Sanford, FL Aug 2020 – Dec 2020 Certified Chiropractic Physician Assistant (CCPA) licensed

Performing and/or assisting with patient examination

Performing other diagnostic tests, such as ROM and muscle testing

Assisting with proper documentation

Physiotherapy and exercise/stretch instruction

Passive modalities such as ultrasound, electric stimulation, kinesio tape, traction therapy, hot/cold packs Chiropractic Intern, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics, Port Orange, FL July 2019 – Jun 2020

Practice under faculty clinician Jason Belcher D.C.

Consulted and reviewed health and medical histories, questioning, observing, and examining patients.

Independently managed adults and children out-patients.

Extensive knowledge of information and techniques to diagnose and treat human disease, injuries, and deformities.

Performed manual and instrument adjustments to the spine, or other articulations of the body, to correct the musculoskeletal system, where necessary.

Performed therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation programs including passive and active care modalities.

Interpretations of diagnostic imaging such as X-rays.

Care plan management, record management, ICD-10 codes PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATIONS

Dry Needling for Craniofacial, Cervicothoracic, and UE Conditions: James R. Dunning, PT, DPT, PhD, MSPT, FAAOMPT Dec 2022

Dry Needling for Lumbopelvic & LE Conditions: James R. Dunning, PT, DPT, PhD, MSPT, FAAOMPT Jan 2023

Spinal, Rib, TMJ, Extremities Technique Seminar: Mark N. Charette, DC Apr 2019 & Oct 2019

Activator Protocol I: Melissa Ferranti, DC, CACCP Feb 2020

Comprehensive Spinal Rehab: Trevor Shaw, DC, DACBR, CSCS Nov 2019

Sports Elective: Stephen Wooten DC, CCSP Oct 2019

Trigger Point Technique: Marc Lucente, DC, DACO Nov 2018

Flexion & Distraction Technique : Melissa Ferranti, DC, DACCP Oct 2018

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Technique: Ali Rabatsky, DC, MS, PhD Aug 2018

Gonstead Technique: Steven Cuono, DC May 2018

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