Acupuncturist

Paul A Slidders B.A., M.S., L.Ac.

Email *********@*****.***

Phone 510-***-****

www.paulslidders.com

Background

Born and raised in Scotland, I am a native English speaker. I moved to the United States of America with my family in 1988. For many years my interest has been my spiritual practice of yogic meditation, healing arts, and most recently Chinese Medicine. I have spent years accumulating knowledge about health and have worked in many related areas including: communication/marketing, teaching, and being a licensed health practitioner in the state of California.

Objective

To work with a team of health practitioners who are dedicated to providing outstanding care to patients/clients in the form of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and professional bodywork.

Education

MSTCM at the Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine School, Berkeley 2007

Bachelors of Arts in Communication with Honors, University of California at Santa Barbara, 1997

Liberal Arts degree granted with Honors, Santa Barbara City College, 1995

Certified Massage Therapist, Body Therapy Institute, 1997

Certified Yoga Instructor, Mount Madonna Center, 2000

Traditional Chinese Medicine Experience

Acupuncturist/Owner - Paradigm Acupuncture, Oakland, Ca 94611, 2008-2011 - diagnose, treat general practice complaints through Oriental Medicine. Bill insurance and correspond with colleagues around patient care.

Tutor - Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, 2009 – teach students about Chinese herbal medicine and assist in organizing information so it becomes easily brought to mind

Massage Therapy Teacher - Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, 2009 – teach the principles and practice of Chinese Medicine massage to students

3yr Clinical Internship - Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College, Berkeley, 2004-2007

– diagnose patient complaints and develop a treatment plan and administer treatment, includes Acupuncture, Chinese Medical Massage, Herbal Formulas, Cupping/ Gua Sha, and Moxabustion.

Massage Therapist - Piedmont Chiropractic, Oakland, 2003-2008 – support Chiropractor in preparing patients for high-velocity adjustments and providing Tui na to relieve structural mal alignments and reduce pain from trauma. Over the last 3yrs I have treated approximately 5000 patients.

Related Experience

Wellness Instructor - Zendo Urban Retreat, San Francisco, May 2001-June 2002 – responsible for designing and facilitating classes for a broad demographic and capacity. Additonally, have taught at Yoga Teacher trainings and retreats at Mount Madonna Center, Watsonville.

Personal Fitness Instructor – Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club, April 2001-October 2001 - Develop and teach specific fitness and restorative programs for clientele

Natural Products Specialist - Spins, San Francisco, Feb 1999-2000 – market research for this leading company that provides comprehensive reports to support the development of the Natural Products Industry

Public Relations Writer - Gillian Christie Communications, Santa Barbara 1999 – communicate effectively with clients and write press releases and other PR information

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