(Resume updated 10 November 1997)

HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER:

Holistic Home Rehabilitation Service (1995 to present): Assist people in their healing process, reconnect thought patterns and exercise mental processes using:

• Massage therapy: Swedish and Shiatsu techniques to aid lymphatic drainage, musculature circulation and tactile awareness.

• Brain Gym® methodology: A system of simple movements that enhance whole-brain learning. The technique works to increase interaction of the right and left hemispheres of the brain to bring about ease of learning, increased self awareness and coordination of brain-body functions.

• EDS : Electroencephalographic-driven stimulation. An advanced computerized form of noninvasive biofeedback used for difficult cognitive, mood and physical movement problems.

• Healing Touch: An energy-based therapeutic approach to restoring harmony and balance in the body's energy system to promote self healing.

• Traditional home care: Provide custodial care, bathing, range of motion, bowel and bladder care and general assistance.

TRADITIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE:

Registered Nurse (April 1985 through 1995): Cared for patients across a broad range of hospital and home care environments including: cardiac care, intensive care, medical-surgical, same-day surgery and postpartum, team leadership and supervision of LVNs and aides. Specialized work included:

• Utilization Review, Alameda County Utilization Review Board (1988-1989): Determined patients' eligibility for insurance reimbursements, through chart audits and standards of practice.

• Nursing Supervisor, Health America, Albany and Alameda, CA (1986-1987): Supervised nursing staff of two health care clinics. Scheduled staff, developed protocols and maintained standards of practice. Reorganized and taught the "advice line." Initiated a follow-up and tracking system.
  
• Surgical Floor Nurse, Lettermen Army Medical Center, San Francisco, CA (1985-1986): Assessed and intervened for surgical teaching. Provided direct patient care and supervised soldiers in same.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Registered Nurse licensed in CA (1984), VA (1995) and MD (1996)
Certified Iridologist; Level 3 Healing Touch practitioner; Certified Brain Gym® practitioner
Research Partner in EDS

EDUCATION:

California State University, Hayward, CA (1981-1984): B.S. in Nursing, Certificate in Public Health

Fresno Junior College, Fresno, CA (1965-1967): A.S. in Vocational Nursing

OTHER INTERESTS:

Traveled throughout the Far East and Europe from 1990-1994. Concentrated on European history, culture and the arts. Volunteered at military day-care center, conducted private tours and composed journals and magazine articles on the healing arts.