Curriculum Vitae

Degrees
1997 University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
Davis, California
Medical Doctor
1992 University of California, Davis
Davis, California
BS in Biological Science with Honors

Experience
2008-present Medical Editor/Writer/Advisor for the Health Central Network
www.healthcentral.com including four of the HealthCentral sites:
www.chronicpainconnection.com
www.myosteoarthriscentral.com
www.osteoporosisconnection.com
www.mydietexercise.com
  • Compose and edit articles in related fields of interest appropriate for the general public
  • Reply to user comments and moderate the on-line dialogue
  • Advise other contributors about answering questions and medical information in various areas of expertise
  • Answer user questions within the scope and context of the forum
2001-present Private Practice, Grass Valley CA
www.healingwomeninpain.com; specializing in:
  • Diagnoses and Treatment of Painful Conditions
  • Treatment of Opioid Chemical Dependency
1997-2000 University of California, Davis, Medical Center
Resident Physician, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Outpatient care in various UCD clinics including: spine, hand, sports medicine, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular, general rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostic
  • Outpatient care in Kaiser occupational medicine clinic
  • Inpatient care in rehabilitation unit at both UCD and Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Sacramento

*Resigned with 14 months until completion, due to injury
1991-1992 University of California, Davis, Medical Center
Orthotist Assistant(Volunteer), Orthotics and Prothetics Lab
  • Assisted in creating orthotic devices for both inpatient and outpatient use
  • Assisted in applying casts, splints and halo devices
1989-1992 University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Research Assistant(Volunteer)
  • Created a database program to organize and summate data
  • Planned, organized and conducted neuromuscular disease research
1988-1993 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Nevada City, California

Firefighter I (seasonal)

  • Respond to emergency fire and medical calls; Suppress fires and provide first responder care
  • Maintain fire and medical apparatus daily; Participate invarious training exercises
  • Perform community educational programs within the local schools

Certifications
1998 Medical Board of California,
Licensed Physician (active): A68111
1998 Drug Enforcement Administration
Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (active): BL6365894
2007 Suboxone Certificate (active): XL6365894

Continuing Education
2012 31 hour CME: California Association of Addiction Medicine
2011 36 hour CME: Harvard; Principles and Practice in Pain Medicine
2011 10 hour CME: UCD
2009 30 hour CME: Harvard Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives
2008 8.0 hour CME: Buprenorphine and Opioid Dependence Treament
2008 20.75 hour CME: Mayo Clinic Spine Symposium
2006 28.5 hour CME: AAPM&R Annual Assembly
2005 16 hour CME: UCD Wilderness Medicine
2005 16 hour CME: Cedar-Sinai New Concepts Spine Technology
2004 7 hour CME: UCD Occupational Medicine/ 4 hour CME: Misc
2004 28 hour CME: UCD Fingers to Toes Orthopaedics
2003 1.0 hour CME: UCD Urine Drug Testing
2002 21 hour CME: UCD Annual Review and Update of Pain Management
2002 1.5 hour CME: Challenges in Effective Management of Chronic Pain
2001 21 hour CME: UCD Annual Review and Update of Pain Management

Awards
2008 Award Winning Finalist for women’s health, USA Book News
1997 Robert G. Taylor Memorial Award for Excellence in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UCD School of Medicine
1997 Northwestern Association of PM&R Award for Excellence
1993 Ray and Ruby Dami Scholarship, UCD School of Medicine
1992 Honors in Biological Sciences, UCD, BS degree

Publications
2008
  • High Heels to Hormones: A Woman’s Guide to Spine Care, iUniverse more information

Public Speaking/Writer Appearances
  • CBS (KPIX), Channel 30 (Pleasaton), KLLC-FM, Health Radio Network
  • Michael Dresser Show, KAHI-FM, KSFR-FM, WRFG-FM, KNCO-FM
  • HealthNewsDigest.com, Kristie McNealy.com, spineuniverse.com
  • AAUW Speaker Program

Media Coach
  • Dresser Media Training

Volunteer Activities (past and present)
  • Advisor to Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital HCAHPS Pain Team
  • California coordinator for Pointer Rescue Organization
  • Event Planner for American Association of University Women

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