Education

·         Leeward Community College: Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts. December 2009.

·         California University of Pennsylvania: Bachelors of Science in Health Science. May 2012.

·         Kapiolani Community College: Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant 2018.

·         Elite Massage Academy: Massage Therapy. December 2019

Work Experience

Elite Massage Academy (Licensed Massage Therapist)

March 2019-March 2020

·         Perform initial orthopedic assessments to evaluate patient baseline pain, range of motion, and functional status.

·         Administer an integrated manual therapy approach for patient’s current areas of dysfunction and pain.

·         Perform follow-up evaluations to measure patient progression of manual therapy interventions in SOAP format.

 

Chart Rehabilitation of Hawaii Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

October 2018- January 2020

·         Document descriptive outpatient Occupational & Physical Therapy treatment programs in SOAP format.

·         Administer therapeutic exercise and manual therapy for complicated cervical, arm wrist and hand conditions under the supervision of Registered Occupational Therapists.

·         Administer Physical Therapy exercise programs and full body orthopedic manual therapy under supervision of Licensed Physical Therapist’s.

 

Manakai O Malama (Manual Therapy Internship)

March 2016- August 2018

·         Trained and educated in Neurological and Orthopedic Manual Therapies including Positional Release, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymphatic drainage, SNAG concepts, and Neuromuscular re-education.

·         Trained and educated in detailed medical terminology for specific intervention documentation for insurance reimbursement.

·         Create and administer holistic manual therapy treatments devised specifically to treat patient’s chief pain complaints.

 

Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific (Inpatient College Level ll Fieldwork B)

January 2018 – July 2018

·         Document descriptive inpatient occupational therapy sessions performed with patients and caregivers for reimbursement.

·         Implement Occupational Therapy interventions based off of individualized client goals and needs within the Inpatient Hospital and Outpatient Clinic.

·         Create structured exercise programming for post stroke and post cancer individuals as a part of the REHAB Strong program.

 

(Brighton Rehabilitation) Kuakini Geriatric Care (College Skilled Nursing Facility Level ll Fieldwork A)

January 2018 – May 2018

·         Create and administer evidence-based occupational therapy services for current residents based off of their specific goals and needs.

·         Assist in Physical Therapy exercise and manual therapy treatment services in an integrated rehab team approach for lower functioning patients to improve functional and progressive outcomes.

·         Document specific services performed with residents and caregivers every session for billing purposes under Registered Occupational Therapists.

Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center (College Mental Health Level 1B Fieldwork)

August 2017- December 2017

·         Follow up in the community with Patient’s current occupational status with the integrated team of Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Case Managers.

·         Developed weekly therapeutic activities in physical exercise, expressive arts, healthy aging, and writing skills with Veterans treatment goals in mind.

·         Document daily treatment interventions and community follow-ups for each Veteran in SOAP note format.

Kapiolani Community College Occupational Therapy On-Site Clinic (College Level 1A Fieldwork)

January 2017-August 2017

·         Developed weekly Occupational Therapy intervention plans with patient’s treatment goals in mind.

·         Administer weekly Occupational Therapy treatment sessions to help patient improve Basic and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living skills under supervision of Registered Occupational Therapist.

·          Provided weekly SOAP note documentation of treatment session for reimbursement practice following conclusion of fieldwork day.  

 

YMCA of Honolulu (Level 3 Personal Trainer)

January 2015 – August 2016

·         Supervised lower level Personal Trainers with mentoring and monthly skill training for specific client types and goals.

·         Conducted interview process for all new Personal Trainer candidates.

·         Created fitness plans for individuals with over-weight issues, and physical disabilities including high blood pressure, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, vertebral pathologies, neuropathies, and orthopedic conditions.  

 

Club 50 Fitness/Dr. Richard Ridao Internal Medicine (Assistant Manager/Certified Personal Trainer)

December 2008 – December 2010

·         Managed Fitness’s routines of older adults with their specific goals and functional deficits in mind.

·         Conducted orientations for new members which consisted of facility tour, membership plans, and educated proper use of exercise equipment.

·         Marketed the club through advertisements on television commercials, radio commercials, and social media.

 

Special Skills/Acquired Education

 

December 2009: Obtained Certification in Personal Training from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Kapiolani Community College. Fall Term August 2015 – December 2017: Educated in rehabilitation classes and techniques such as,

·         Assistive Devices, Bed Mobility, Disease (Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurology, and Integumentary) Geriatric Rehabilitation, Transfer training, Wheelchair ambulation and function, Therapeutic Activities, Pediatric Concepts, Mental Health Concepts, SOAP note Documenting, Strain/Counterstrain, Craniosacral therapy, Active-release mobility, Soft-tissue mobilization, lymph drainage.

·         Massage Therapy modalities include,

Swedish, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Lomilomi, Infant/Pediatric, Pregnancy, Sports Massage, Active Release, Muscle Energy/PNF, Medical Cupping/Vacuuming, Scrapping (Guasha), Thermal contrast, Percussion/vibration massage.

 

Oct 2016: OTAH Conference – Certificate of attendance in CMIT for stroke patients. (Constraint Induced Movement Therapy)

 

June 2017: Hellerwork Structural Integration Manual Therapy Course Lecture & Lab

May 2018: Certification in Functional Independence Measure Scoring (FIM Scoring)

July 2019: Certificate of Completion in Craniosacral Therapy Level 1

December 2020: American Heart Association’s BLS CPR and First-Aid Certification.

April 2020: Certification in Medical Cupping/Vaccutherapies

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