Chiropractic Physician with Holistic Musculoskeletal Focus
Resume:
Mikolaj Gozdalski
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Education:
Doctor of Chiropractic
National University of Health Science
September 2017 - August 2021
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Loyola University Chicago
August 2012 - August 2017
Experience:
Chiropractic Associate: August 2021 - Present
Therapy Plus Health Solutions
Providing chiropractic treatment for patients suffering from musculoskeletal issues, and improving their health lifestyle. Patient demographics ranged from adolescents to geriatric patients suffering from chronic pains and conditions. Treatment methods consisted primarily of soft tissue mobilization and massage, as well as chiropractic adjustments and manipulation, flexion distraction technique, therapeutic and strengthening exercises, as well as ultrasound, and spinal traction.
Supervisor: Bozen Okulska
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Clinic Intern: September 2020 - June 2021
Active Care Center
As the final preceptorship prior to graduating chiropractic school, Active care center provided opportunities to better my chiropractic care and medical services for patients. The patient population consisted primarily of geriatric and personal injury cases. Treatment methods performed on patients consisted of, but wasn’t limited to chiropractic medicine, high intensity laser protocols, physical therapy and rehabilitation, flexion distraction and ultrasound treatments.
Supervisor: Dr. Albert Pawlusiewicz, D.C.
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Clinic Intern: September 2020 - June 2021
Salvation Army
Performing full head to toe assessments on each patient, the Salvation Army provided a space to practice treatment protocols for its patrons, and vastly improve interpersonal skills with patients. The patient population consisted primarily of individuals with histories of substance abuse, and chronic pain. Treatment methods provided for patients consisted of but wasn’t limited to Chiropractic medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and soft tissue mobilization.
Supervisor: Dr. Sonia Joubert, D.C.
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Personal & Group Trainer: November 2016 - February 2022
Chitown Trainer
Training clients throughout the Chicagoland area, in private and group settings, helping them to meet established fitness goals. Such goals include weight loss, body conditioning and building, and preparation for high altitude and alpine trekking, or mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking.
Related classes have included HIIT, Boot camp, cardio kickboxing, and running clubs.
Supervisor: Konrad Koczwara
President
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Senior Fitness Program Specialist: January 2016 - February 2017
Alliance Rehab- A Symbria Company
Assisted clients as well as performing, executing, and leading fitness classes for physically active seniors as well as advising members on fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle questions presented.
Implemented administrative tasks, including, but not being limited to adding and introducing new members, and tracking membership participation.
Supervisor: Ali Andarcia Alliance Rehab
Senior Fitness Program Director Norwood Park Senior Center
773-***-**** Chicago, Il 60631
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Office Coordinator & Administrator: June 2015 - August 2017
Revive Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Care
Maintaining and managing the office environment, scheduling and coordinating patients, as well as assisting both doctors and therapists with their needs and requirements.
Supervisor: Bozena Okulska Revive Chiropractic and
Physical Therapist & Co-owner Rehabilitation Care Receptionist
847-***-**** 9711 Skokie Blvd F,
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Personal Trainer & Rehabilitation Aid: June 2010 - August 2017
Revive Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Care
Leading clients towards their fitness and health goals by tailoring to the individual, and ensuring client needs are met.
Supervisor: Bozena Okulska Revive Chiropractic and
Physical Therapist & Co-owner Rehabilitation Care Receptionist
847-***-**** 9711 Skokie Blvd F,
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Courses & Certifications
Advanced Biostructural Correction Basic
Course introduced the Advanced Biostructural Correction protocol, as well as it’s technique, and its integration into structured healthcare
Completed: February 2018
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Certification focuses on knowing how to help individuals reach fitness and health goals through exercise by tailoring to exercise programs to personal needs and leading such sessions with evidenced based knowledge and expertise in the field of kinesiology.
Completed: November 2016
Chinese Acupuncture
Learning about the origins and philosphy of Chinese accupuncture as well as it’s application, and what points and protocols are applicable when treating patients. Further education focused on learning “Balance Method” acupuncture under Dr. Sam Chin.
Completed: December 2022
RockTape FMT Basic
Course introduced the concept of movement therapy through functional taping methods. Further education expanded on its research and literature as well as its application in rehabilitation, edema and swelling, neuropathic pain, scar tissue mobility, and postural management.
Completed: October 2017
RockTape FMT Performance
Course expanded on movement therapy through functional taping methods that were originally taught in the basic course. Movement assessments focused on movement dysfunction, specific slings, and taping application to improve movement and function. Further study taught corrective exercise techniques addressing joint mobility and stability dysfunction along myofascial pathways.
Completed: October 2017
RockBlades FMT
Course introduced movement therapy and performance enhancement through Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Further material included reviewing screening dysfunctional movement patterns and treating them by utilizing soft tissue tools and providing a comprehensive approach with kinesiology taping and corrective exercise techniques.
Completed: November 2017
RockBlades FMT Advanced
Course expanded on movement therapy and performance enhancement through IASTMs and their application into pain modulation and specific mechanoreceptor stimulation.
Complete: November 2017
John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Mobilization
Course material included evaluating and assessing tissue restrictions, and various soft tissue mobilization, myofascial mobilization, myofascial release, and treatment techniques.
Completed: March 29, 2015
John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release I
Course introduced the theory and development of myofascial release, as well as cranial, sacral, evaluation, alignment, and myofascial release techniques.
Completed: September 27, 2015
Languages:
Polish:
Born and raised in a Polish environment.
Attended Polish School on Saturdays for 11 years.
Continues reading, speaking, and writing in Polish fluently.
French:
Learned French for 7 years, beginning at a middle school level and ending at a college level course.
Continues reading, and speaking French with proficiency.
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