Lauren A. Koeller
San Diego, CA 92103
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Work Experience
UCSD Cancer Center Encinitas, CA
Acupuncture Intern May ‘12- Current
• Provide complimentary acupuncture treatments in an outpatient treatment center staffed by 5 oncologists.
• Diagnosis and treatment of TCM patterns upon recognition of a groups of symptoms under clinic supervisor
• Development of skills required in evaluating a case from a TCM, biomedical, and psychosocial perspective.
• Educate patients on and provide information outlets for developing an anti-inflammatory diet and foods that may help battle the side affects of the radiation and chemotherapy
• Work with the staff in maintaining a proper schedule in order to provide the patient what was appropriate according to the stage of their disease.
UCSD RIMAC Sports Center La Jolla, CA
Acupuncture Intern May ‘12- Current
• Provide acupuncture to injured athletes in addition to care provided by on-site physical therapists and athletic trainers
• Diagnosis and treatment of TCM patterns upon recognition of a groups of symptoms under clinic supervisor
• Use a combination of acupuncture and sports medicine to help rehabilitate post-operative injuries, sports injuries and athletic performance by increasing range of motion, muscle strength and tissue healing potential.
• Educate patients on and provide information outlets for development of an anti-inflammatory diet
Excel Sport & Therapy La Jolla, CA
Personal Trainer, Spin Instructor, Nutrition Supervisor April ‘11- Current
• Implementing knowledge in and providing direction in TRX suspension training, cycling, plyometrics, functional training, boxing, kettelbell training, Pilates, and yoga in both group fitness and personal training settings.
• Development and marketing of group exercise program launched by the facility
• Serve as the facilities Nutrition Supervisor as an official representative/practitioner of Metagenics neutraceuticals
To the Point Gaslamp Acupuncture San Diego CA
Office Manager/Acupuncture Intern, July ’08 – January ’11
• Administrative tasks to include answering phones, overseeing patient scheduling, and client relations
• Sending out insurance verifications
Pro Sport Physical Therapy Newport Beach, CA
Physical Therapy Aid May ’07 – August ’08
• Responsible for taking patients through workouts designed by Physical Therapists and made necessary changes to the workouts as the patients’ status progressed
Education
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, MSTOM, May ’09 – Present
San Diego State University, BS in Kinesiology (pre- physical therapy), August ’05 – May ‘09
National Academy of Sports Medicine, Certified Personal Trainer, 2009
Associations & Memberships
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority