Summary of Qualifications

·         Skill in dealing with sensitive populations in a professional and concerned manner.

·         Ability to design, plan and implement health promotion and prevention programs and provide constructive recommendations to existing practices.

·         Enjoy cooperating on team projects

·         Unique background combining Naturopathic Medicine, Kinesiology,  and policy development and implementation.

·         Personal and professional commitment to the empowerment of people  and the prevention of disease.

Professional Experience

Relevant Career Experience

·         Developed a broad understanding of models for health promotion and therapy, as primary health care provider at a number of medical and complimentary health care facilities;  ...Nutrition/Dietary Analysis and Planning  ...Public Health and Disease Prevention  ...Weight Loss and Management  ...Lifestyle Counseling   ...Physical Medicine (Exercise, Rehabilitation, Chiropractic Manipulation, Soft-Tissue Techniques)  ...Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture  ...Herbal Medicine  ...Men's and Women's Health  ...Pathology  ...Oncology  ...Geriatrics.

·         Thoroughly versed with MS Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, as well as Medline and various medical research tools.

Individual Counseling

·         Effectively consulted with hundreds of individuals of diverse backgrounds on issues of health promotion and prevention of disease through lifestyle modification, physical activity, dietary improvements, and stress management.

·         Planned and developed training sessions assisting participants to define and actualize goals.

·         Directed people to appropriate referral avenues as necessary.

Teaching/Motivational Speaking

·         Lectured on a wide variety of health topics to the public, students, professionals, and children.

·         Designed patient-specific health plans and educational materials.

·         Presented at International conferences, seminars, universities, and on radio.

·         Lead Self-Empowerment workshops, a 4 month series of weekly meetings.

Employment History

05-pres.    Naturopathic Doctor           JCCM 

04-05          Staff Naturopath                 Allergy Clinic Clinic, Etobicoke

04-pres.    Public Educator/Lecturer   Swiss Herbal  Remedies Ltd., Richmond Hill

2003-04    Prof. Teaching Assistant      Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, NY

2000-03    Tutor/Academic Adviser    Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, NY

2000-01    Web Design and Promotion    Network Technology Group, Markham

1998-00    Medic                                  Canadian Forces Reserves, Hamilton

Education & Training    

Naturopathic Doctor - Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, North York, ON

B. Kinesiology- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON

Science, Technology and Public Policy – McMaster Theme School, Hamilton, ON

Motivational Management Training

·         Group Consulting, Mediation, and Coordination

·         Leadership Training Programs

·         Self-Esteem Workshop

·         Consultant Training

Manuscript in Preparation

“Effects of protein on Resistance Exercise with specific reference to Whey”

References are Available Upon Request

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