CLINICAL TRIALS AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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1 CLINICAL TRIALS AND INTEGRATIVE HEALTH Demonstrating success in facilitation of clinical research, study participant recruitment, public relations, and writing projects and development and delivery of integrative health and self-care education programs. Develop and implement clinical trials promotional materials, community displays, and talks for outreach to media, general public, and healthcare professionals for academic research center. Develop and implement customized education programs on integrative health and self-care in medical, academic research, patient support, corporate wellness, and retreat settings. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE STANFORD CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS OFFICE, STANFORD, CA Cancer Clinical Trials Recruitment Specialist Internal and external cancer clinical trials outreach education program facilitator. Manage and write content for quarterly referring physicians newsletter. Manage production of quarterly study listings directory. Write and produce flyers, information pieces, ads, and monthly internal newsletter articles. Implement and provide outreach brainstorming sessions and produce resource guide for research staff Plan and implement community displays, conference exhibits, alliances, web information, and talks. Research and furnish resources to patients seeking information on cancer clinical trials. Provided voice over for clinical trials video. Wrote and conducted survey on Stanford cancer clinical trials recruitment trends. Wrote informed consent documents. ENERGY CLEARING WORKS: SELF-CARE EDUCATION, PALO ALTO, CA Holistic Health Consultant Energy healing, mind-body medicine, and holistic health self-care workshop presenter and coach. PAGE PRESENT 1991-PRESENT Develop, and deliver original self-care presentations and educational programs, including customized workshops on mindfulness meditation, intuition, movement awareness, energy healing, stress management, and alternative medicine in academic, medical, corporate, government, and non-profit settings. Provide distant and onsite Reiki and Healing Touch supporting emotional and physical health. Write and research book on energy healing self-care. Developed, emceed, and presented at three nursing continuing education nutrition conferences. Wrote and developed alternative medicine tutorial for a corporate intranet wellness program. Developed and managed alternative/complementary medicine education program for county government employee health and wellness program. Produced articles for mass media and medical publications. Created script and provided voice over for relaxation CD. Provided customized wellness coaching for a women s weight management program and a holistic makeover national radio show. Interviewed by local and national radio and local cable tv shows. Placed PR very successfully, promoting workshop, lecture, and fundraising events.

2 Venues have included: Alta Bates Summit Medical/Markstein Cancer Center, Stanford Health Improvement Program, Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program, Stanford Hospital Center for Education and Professional Development, Stanford University Department of Civil Engineering, Stanford Women s Healthy Weight Management Program, Stanford Women s Community Center, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Stanford Prevention Research Center Healthy Aging and Nutrition Studies Programs, San Mateo County Employee Health and Fitness Program, Psoriasis Research Institute, Palo Alto Adult School, Palo Alto YWCA, Cisco Systems, Fenwick and West Law Firm, Charles Schwab, International Wellness Coordinators, National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses, Girl Scouts of America, UCSF Medical School, Palo Alto and Gunn High Schools, Insight Meditation Center, Elephant Pharmacy, Whole Foods, Redwood City Human Resources Department, Mid-Peninsula Women s Entrepreneur Program and various alternative health bookstores, conferences and organizations including Full Circle Books, Two Sisters Bookshop, Sacred Paths Bookstore, Holistic Living Expo, Integrated Healing Arts, and Foundation for Mind-Being Research. A TO Z WEIGHT LOSS STUDY, STANFORD PREVENTION RESEARCH CENTER Research and Recruitment Coordinator Recruited human subjects and performed psychological and physiological tests on participants. Managed recruitment of over 300 study participants through advertising, media, and public relations campaigns. Interviewed and measured study participants to gather psychological and physiological data. COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE PROGRAM AT STANFORD (CAMPS) Program Coordinator, Researcher Acted as front-line media representative, primary contact, and researcher for one of the first NIH-funded alternative medicine research programs that focused on healthy aging. Managed outreach program, facilitated groups, and taught mind-body medicine practices for Successful Aging Growth Experience study. Collected data and performed tests on participants in various healthy aging studies. Managed and executed information clearinghouse and oversaw content of website portal serving scientists, consumers, and media. Designed, ran, and publicized lecture series featuring high profile speakers. Served as a contributing writer to scientific review articles, book chapters, and grant proposal. Provided voice over for research study radio advertisement. Successfully recruited study participants through marketing and public relations. Trials focused on the effects of 1) nutritional supplements on memory and cholesterol and 2) social support and alternative medicine on quality of life and physical and psychological function. M.A., CLINICAL HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA. B.A., COMMUNICATIONS Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ EDUCATION CERTIFICATE, STANFORD HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAM Stanford University, Stanford, CA PAGE 2

3 CERTIFICATE, PERSONAL TRAINING Health and Fitness Institute, Hayward, CA PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION Omega Institute, Watsonville, CA. CERTIFICATES, HEALING TOUCH LEVELS 1-4 Healing Touch International, Palo Alto and Burlingame, CA. CERTIFICATES, REIKI LEVELS 1-3 Body Therapy Center, Palo Alto, CA & Research Affiliate of Univ. of MI. IMPROVISATION PERFORMANCE AND MOVEMENT WORKSHOPS LifePlays, Moss Beach, CA. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, VOICE ACTING David Rosenthal, San Francisco, CA THE ENTREPRENEURIAL WRITER Stanford University, Continuing Studies Program, Stanford, CA PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION American Holistic Medical Association, Member International Association of Reiki Professionals, Member IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Member Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Oxford Journals, Past Reviewer Foundation for Mind-Being Research, Past Vice President/Board Member Stanford University Alternative Health Options Committee (AHOC), Past Co-Founder Women s Entrepreneur Program, Past Advisory Board Member One-Ders Toastmasters, Past President COMMUNITY WORK Stanford Healing Partners Program, Healing Touch Practitioner, Stanford Cancer Institute. PUBLICATIONS Brassington GS, Luskin FM, DiNucci E, Haskell WE. (2003). An integrated mind, body, spirit intervention to promote healthy aging [poster presentation] Annual Conference of the Western Psychological Association. Carlson JJ, Farquhar JW, DiNucci E, et al. (2007). Safety and Efficacy of a Ginkgo Biloba-Containing Dietary Supplement on Cognitive Function, Quality of Life, and Platelet Function in Healthy, Cognitively Intact Older Adults. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107: PAGE 3

4 Gibson P., DiNucci E. (1998). Complementary & alternative medicine at the San Mateo County Health & Fitness Program. Abstract and poster. Association for Worksite Health Promotion Annual Meeting, September. Luskin F, Newell KA, Griffith M, Holmes M, Telles S, DiNucci E, Marvasti FF, Hill M, Pelletier KR, Haskell WL. (2000). A review of mind/body therapies in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders with implications for the elderly. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. March, 6(2). Luskin F, DiNucci E, Newell, KA, Haskell WL. (1999). Complementary/alternative medicine: An evidence-based approach. Chapter 14: Complementary/alternative therapies in select populations: Elderly persons. Mosby, Inc.: St. Louis. DiNucci E. (2009). Intuition in business. The Guide to Health and Healing, October 17. DiNucci E. (2006). Integrating energy healing for self and in new environments. Beginnings, Winter. DiNucci E. (2005). Energy healing, a complementary treatment for orthopaedic and other conditions. Orthopaedic Nursing, July/August, 4(24). DiNucci, E. (2003). Energy healing, a self-management strategy for enhancing wellness. Stanford Cancer Supportive Care Program Newsletter, July/August, p. 3. DiNucci E. (2000). CALM Card. (A laminated wellness reminder card on developing mindful habits). DiNucci E. (1993). BodyJoy: Relaxation CD. Menlo Park, CA: Music Annex. DiNucci E. (1991). Use your body and mind to transform your self: Tap into your innate powers, Well-Being Journal, Summer, CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) Aware for All Conference, Speaker on Integrative Health and Self-care Breakout Session, San Francisco, CA, November 5, 2011 Conference on From Supplements to Spices: Nutrition for Optimal Health and Culinary Pleasure, Organizer, Speaker on Mindful Eating, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, Stanford, CA November 13, First Annual International Wellness Coordinators Conference, MBS Connect, Breakout Session Presenter on Intuition for Productivity, Scottsdale, AZ March 12, Conference for Nurses on Prime Time Living: Midlife Wellness for Women. Speaker on Navigating the Midlife Passage: Using Your Wisdom as a Compass, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, March 13, PAGE 4

5 Annual Conference for Stanford University Cancer Clinical Trials Staff. Speaker on Clinical Trials Recruitment and Stress Management Practices. Stanford Cancer Clinical Trials Office, Stanford, CA, November 30, Conference on From Supplements to Spices: Nutrition for Optimal Health and Culinary Pleasure, Organizer, Speaker on Mindful Eating, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, Stanford, CA June 20, Annual Conference for Stanford Cancer Clinical Trials Staff. Speaker on Workplace Wellness and Stress Management Practices. Stanford Cancer Clinical Trials Office, Stanford, CA, November 10, Conference on From Supplements to Spices: Nutrition for Optimal Health and Culinary Pleasure, Organizer, Speaker on Mindful Eating, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, Stanford, CA November 1, Retreat Conference for Stanford Nurse Managers, Presenter on Destressing the Workplace, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, Stanford, CA November 2, Conference for Nurses on Prime Time Living: Midlife Wellness for Women. Speaker on Navigating the Midlife Passage: Using Your Wisdom as a Compass, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, March 16, Conference for Nurses. Presenter of all-day workshop on Mind-Body Interventions for Patient Care: Renewing Your Patients, Renewing Yourself, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, Stanford, CA, November, Conference for Nurses on Midlife Wellness for Women: Preventive Health for You and Your Patients. Speaker on Midlife Navigational Tools: Skills for Cultivating Relaxation and Intuition, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, March 17, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses 71 st Annual Meeting, Speaker on Introduction to Energy Healing San Francisco, March 12, Integrative Medicine Network Annual Conference, Speaker on Introduction to Energy Healing, University of California- San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, May 4, Holistic Living Expo, Speaker on Energy Healing, San Mateo County Expo Center, San Mateo, CA, February 9, Annual Conference of the Mid-Peninsula YWCA Women Entrepreneurs Program, Speaker on Creating a Clear Vision of Your Business. Annual Conference of the Mid-Peninsula YWCA Women Entrepreneurs Program, Palo Alto, CA, April 28, Valley Presbyterian Church Women s Breakfast Conference, Speaker on Complementary & Alternative Medicine Strategies for Managing Menopause, Portola Valley, CA, September 16, PAGE 5

6 Conference on Menopause for San Mateo County Employees, Speaker on Managing Menopause with Complementary and Alternative Medicine, County of San Mateo Employee Health and Fitness Program, Redwood City, CA, June 8, 23 and 28, Annual Stanford University Women s Alumni Retreat Conference, Speaker on Learn and Experience Healing Therapies, Stanford Alumni & Stanford Health Improvement Program, Stanford University, Fallen Leaf, CA, June 9 and 10, Annual Conference of the Mid-Peninsula YWCA Women Entrepreneurs Program, Creating Credibility in the Mind-Body Health Field, MidPeninsula YWCA, Palo Alto, CA, May CLASS AND WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS Nourishing the Mind-Body Connection for Better Health, Markstein Cancer Center, Alta Bates Summit Hospital, Oakland, CA, February 2007-Present (ongoing). Energy Healing Self-care for Chronic Conditions and Stress, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Health Improvement Program, Stanford, CA, November 3, Energy Healing Self-care, Stanford Prevention Research Center, "LIFE: Preventing Disability Through Exercise and Social Engagement" Study, Mountain View, CA, April 19, Stress Less: Coping with Chaos at Work, Stanford Hospital, The Center for Education and Professional Development, Stanford, CA, April 22, Stress Less for Prostate Cancer Patients, Markstein Cancer Center, Alta Bates Summit Hospital, Oakland, CA, November Finding Your Inner Wise Guide: Creative Problem Solving through Intuition, Stanford Prevention Research Center Weight Loss and Insomnia Study, Palo Alto, CA, September 29, Finding Your Inner Wise Guide: Creative Problem Solving through Intuition, Amrithika, Palo Alto, CA, August Intuition for Productivity, Innovation and Wellness. Stanford Health Improvement Program. August 2007, February 2008, August 2008, May Stress Less for Graduate Students, Stanford University Women s Community Center, February Stress Less with COPD. Better Breathers Club, Breathe California. October 13 & 27, 2008, Palo Alto, CA and San Jose, CA. Grounding & Energy Clearing Techniques for Productivity & Wellness. Bay Area Metaphysical Meetup. Palo Alto, CA. October 19, PAGE 6

7 Stress Less for New Mommies. Birth Inspiration. Redwood City, CA. May 21, Energy Healing for Chronic Conditions and Stress: Applications for Work and Home, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Health Improvement Program, May 16 & 23, Stress Less at Work and Home, Cisco Systems, San Jose, CA, January, Stress Less, Girl Scouts Troop, Redwood City, CA, November, Energy Healing for Chronic Conditions and Stress, Café Gratitude, San Francisco, CA, September 27, Energy Healing for Chronic Conditions and Stress, Whole Foods, San Mateo, CA, July 25, Energy, Movement and Ritual: Realizing Our Future through Intention and Surrender, Insight Meditation Center, Redwood City, CA, May 20, Energy Healing: Practical Applications for Work and Home, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Health Improvement Program, May 5-26, Energy Healing: Practical Applications for Healthy Aging, Stanford Prevention Research Center, The LIFE Study, February 22, Alternative Medicine and Self-care Testimony, California State Senate Committee on Business and Profession, January 28, Energy Healing: Practical Applications for Work and Home, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Health Improvement Program, Oct.-Nov Energy Healing for Chronic Conditions and Stress, Integrated Healing Arts, Palo Alto, CA, Oct. 24, Midlife Navigational Tools for Women: Skills for Cultivating Relaxation and Intuition, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Health Improvement Program, Nov. 17, Stressbusting on the Job and at Home, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Health Improvement Program, Stanford, CA, August Energy Healing for Chronic Conditions and Stress, Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley, CA, June 26, Relaxation Happy Hour, Stanford Prevention Research Center, Health Improvement Program, Stanford, CA, April- May Stress Busting on the Job, Fenwick & West Law Firm, Mountain View, CA, July 14, PAGE 7

8 Introduction to Distant Healing Workshop, Center for Healing and Global Evolution, San Mateo, CA, July 12, Mind Body Skills for Coping and Growing, Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, Health Improvement Program, Stanford, CA, Feb.-Mar Self-Care Toolkit, San Jose State University MPH Panel on Public Health Issues, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, Winter Introduction to Energy Healing Workshop, Center for Healing and Global Evolution, San Mateo, CA, Jan. 25, Introduction to Energy Healing Lecture, Center for Healing and Global Evolution, San Mateo, CA, Dec, 6, Introduction to Energy Healing Class, Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, Health Improvement Program, Stanford, CA, Oct. 15-Nov. 5, April 2003, Fall Reiki Demonstration/Information Booth, Veterans Memorial Senior Center Health Fair, Redwood City, CA, September 28, Energy Healing Group. (monthly). Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Cancer Supportive Care Program, Palo Alto, CA. Beginning April 16, Stress Reduction Fair. Mini Stress Reduction Sessions. City of Redwood City, Redwood City, CA, June 26, Introduction to Energy Healing. Healthy Aging Studies Health Education Class, Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, CA, June 25, Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Energy Healing. Practical Applications. Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, SAGE Research Program, Palo Alto, CA, February 21, Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Energy Healing. Practical Applications. Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, SAGE Research Program, Palo Alto, CA, December 11, Mind-Body Skills for Coping & Growing. Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine, Cancer Supportive Care Program, Palo Alto, CA, October 3-November 7, Introduction to Energy Healing: Using Subtle Energy & Intention to Enhance Mind, Body & Spirit, Sangha Women's Gathering, St. Mark's Parish Hall, August 31, Introduction to Energetic Healing. Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, Health Improvement Program, Palo Alto, CA, May 30, PAGE 8

9 Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Energy Healing. Practical Applications. Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, SAGE Research Program, Palo Alto, CA, April 26, Awareness through Movement. Stanford Business School, Creativity in Business Class, Stanford, CA, April 19, Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Energy Healing. Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, SAGE Research Program, Palo Alto, CA, February 22, Mindfulness and Eating, County of San Mateo Employee Health and Fitness Program, South San Francisco, CA, November 7, Kata, Successful Aging Growth Experience (SAGE) Research Study, Palo Alto, CA, Sept March Mindfulness Meditation and Reiki, 2000 Annual San Mateo County Employee Health and Fitness Fair, San Mateo, CA, May 17, Mindfulness and Eating, County of San Mateo Employee Health and Fitness Program, Redwood City, CA, March 23, Managing Stress, Accessing Intuition and Celebrating Life during Mid-life Transition, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, May Mindfulness Meditation and Reiki, 1999 Annual San Mateo County Employee Health and Fitness Fair, Redwood City, CA, May The Field of Alternative Medicine. Teen Entrepreneurs Empowerment Program, Women s Entrepreneur Program, National Semiconductor, Santa Clara, CA, April Mindfulness in the Workplace, November 1998, San Mateo General Hospital, Psychiatric Nurses. Complementary & Alternative Medicine at Stanford, Stanford Linear Accelerator, November Complementary & Alternative Medicine at Stanford, Santa Clara County Council on Aging, Nov Tension Busters on the Job, Redwood City 911 Dispatchers, December 1997 Stress Emotions and Your Heart, San Mateo County Employees, Redwood City, San Mateo and South San Francisco, October Mythos and the Animal Powers Workshops with Ellen DiNucci and Gabriella Randazzo, 1994 Menlo Park Masonic Temple and Joy Meadow Workshop Facility. PAGE 9

10 Movement Dynamics--Awareness through Movement Classes, Stanford Health Improvement Program, Movement Dynamics--Awareness through Movement Classes, Palo Alto Adult School, Palo Alto, CA, Fall PAGE 10