CURRICULUM VITAE SARAH E. MACCHI, H.B.Kin., D.C. Mission Health Clinic Main Entrance, 2303-4 th St. SW Calgary, AB T2S 2S7 Active Edge Chiropractic 208-1240 Railway Ave. Canmore, AB T1W 1P4 (403) 830-5402 smacchi22@hotmail.com EDUCATION: CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: Northwestern Health Science University College of Chiropractic 2501 West 84 th Street Graduated with Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Summa Cum Laude (April 2002). Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada P7B 5N8 Graduated with Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree (April 1996). Mount Lookout Chiropractic Clinic Dr. Eric Eiselt Dr. Mark King 3197 Linwood Ave Cincinnati, OH 45208 T10 Chiropractic Preceptorship (January 2002-March 2002) Participated in the active care of chiropractic patients. Assisted doctors in performing patient histories, initial/re-exams, x-ray positioning and analysis. Administered electrical therapies, soft tissue therapies, and rehabilitative exercises to patients. Estimated number of patient visits: 1800
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE: WORK EXPERIENCE: NWHSU Bloomington Campus Public Chiropractic Clinic Dr. Thomas Bergmann and Dr. Rachel Franklin 2501 West 84 th Street T9 Clinical Internship (September 2001-December 2001) Participated in the active care of chiropractic patients. Performed patient histories, initial exams, re-exams, x-ray positioning and analysis, chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapies, electrical therapies, and rehabilitative exercises. Estimated number of patient visits: 300 NWHSU Bloomington Campus Public Chiropractic Clinic Dr. Thomas Bergmann and Dr. Rachel Franklin 2501 West 84 th Street T8 Clinical Internship (April 2001-September 2001) Participated in the active care of chiropractic patients. Performed patient histories, initial exams, re-exams, x-ray positioning and analysis, chiropractic adjustments, soft tissue therapies, electrical therapies, and rehabilitative exercises. Estimated number of patient visits: 500 Heartland AidsRide Dr. Carrie Getzmeier 2501 West 84 th Street (July 2001) Participated in the active care of the Heartland AidsRide participants. Performed histories, initial exams, chiropractic adjustments, and soft tissue therapies. Estimated number of patient visits: 80 Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors License #1452 (2004 Present) Ohio State Chiropractic Board License #3319 (2002-Present) Instructor (October 2007-Present) Motion Palpation Institute
Chiropractor (December 2004-Present) Mission Health Clinic Calgary, AB T2S 2S7 Independent Contractor Chiropractor (January 2005-Present) Active Edge Chiropractic Canmore, AB T1W 1P4 Independent Contractor MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION: Chiropractor (September 2002-June 2004) Hilliard-Rome Chiropractic Employer: Dr. Gregory A. Richards 2582 Hilliard-Rome Road Hilliard, OH 43026 (614)777-0062 Teaching Assistant (April 2000-April 2002) Assisted doctors in teaching classes and labs in Physical Diagnosis, Neurodiagnosis, Chiropractic Technique, Physical Therapeutics and Rehabilitation. Supervisors: Dr. Brad Finer, Dr. Thomas Bergmann, Dr. Stacey Thornhill, Dr. Andrew Klein. Active Release Techniques Certified Provider (October 2008-Present) Spine, Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, Long Nerve Entrapment Techniques. Graston Technique Certified Provider (June 2006-Present) Canadian Chiropractic Association (December 2004-Present) Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors (December 2004-Present) Motion Palpation Institute Certification (June 2001-Present) Certified in Motion Palpation skills for participating in the full Motion Palpation seminar series including: Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity, Lumbar-Pelvis, and Cervical- Thoracic Assessment and Adjusting Techniques.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Student Minnesota Chiropractic Association (January 1999-April 2002) Student American Chiropractic Association (January 1999-April 2002) NWCC Motion Palpation Club President (January 2001-December 2001) Taught Motion Palpation adjusting and palpation techniques to chiropractic students. Researched, developed, and presented lessons on current topics and relevant research in the chiropractic field. Motion Palpation Institute Masters Series Clinical Assessment & Treatment of the Disc Instructor: Tom Lotus, DC Course involved lecture on pertinent anatomy and biomechanics of the spine, classification of spine pain, assessment of directional preference, and management strategies including progression of forces, adjustments and rehabilitation exercises. Practical application of assessment procedures, palpation, and adjustment, of the spine was also addressed. (March 2013) Motion Palpation Institute Masters Series Assessment and Treatment of the Temporomandibular Joint Instructor: Brett Winchester, DC Course involved lecture on pertinent biomechanics of the TMJ, various aspects of TMJ analysis and conservative treatment options of temporomandibular dysfunction and its relationship to cervical pain syndrome. Practical application of palpation, adjustment, and soft tissue treatment considerations of the TMJ and cervical spine was also addressed. (March 2013) Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue Management System Long Tract Nerve Entrapment Course Course involved lecture and practical application of the patented, soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. (January 2013)
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization According to Kolar A Developmental Kinesiology Approach - Part B Instructors: Petra Valouchova, DPT, PhD & Brett Winchester, DC Course involved a review of the principles of developmental kinesiology, development through the first year of life as it relates to stabilization of the spine, breathing and functional joint centration, and the relationship between neuromaturation and adult locomotor system pathology. Practical assessment and treatment of posture, poor stereotypes of respiration and functional stabilization of the spine was also addressed. Treatment of the deep stabilizing system of the spine, and many neurologic, orthopedic and pediatric conditions using principles of reflex locomotion were demonstrated and practiced. (November 2012) Social Media Boundaries and Ethical Issues (Online Course) Instructor: Glori Hinck, RD, MS, MET, DC Course explored the different types of social media and guidelines for appropriate use by a health care professional. The importance of understanding privacy setting options and how to use social media without compromising one s professional image was also taught. (November 2012) Ethics for Professionals Informed Consent (Online Course) Instructor: Paul D. Bowers, DC Course addressed the concept of informed consent, legally how the process came about, the three major aspects of the process of obtaining informed consent, challenges encountered when obtaining informed consent, and considerations one must always take into account to be sure one is being culturally competent and honoring cultural difference when informed consent is the standard. (November 2012) Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA): An Evidence-Based Clinical Model to Address Regional Interdependence Instructor: Behnad Honarbakhsh Course introduced a series of 7 full-body movement tests designed to assess fundamental patterns of movement such as bending and squatting in those with known musculoskeletal pain. This comprehensive movement assessment is used to assist and guide the clinician to categorize movement patterns and direct manual therapy and therapeutic exercise choices with patients in a clinical setting. (May 2012)
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization According to Kolar A Developmental Kinesiology Approach - Part A Instructors: Alena Kobesova, MD, PhD & Brett Winchester, DC Course involved a review of the principles of developmental kinesiology, development through the first year of life as it relates to stabilization of the spine, breathing and functional joint centration, and the relationship between neuromaturation and adult locomotor system pathology. Practical assessment and treatment of posture, poor stereotypes of respiration and functional stabilization of the spine was also addressed. Treatment of the deep stabilizing system of the spine, using principles of reflex locomotion was demonstrated and practiced. (March 2012) Motion Palpation Institute Masters Series Mastering Gait Course involved lecture on pertinent biomechanics of the lower extremity, various aspects of gait analysis and conservative treatment options of lower extremity conditions. Practical application of palpation and adjustment considerations for the lower extremity were also addressed (March 2011) Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue Management System for the Lower Extremity Course involved lecture and practical application of the patented, soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. (December 2010) Motion Palpation Institute Masters Series Mastering Gait Course involved lecture on pertinent biomechanics of the lower extremity, various aspects of gait analysis and conservative treatment options of lower extremity conditions. Practical application of palpation and adjustment considerations for the lower extremity were also addressed (May 2010) Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuries Instructor: Gregory H. Doerr, D.C., CCSP, ART, CKTP Course involved lecture on principles and application of various taping techniques (i.e. SPRT, Kinesiotaping, and SpiderTech Taping) as well as hands on application of the various taping techniques. (April 2010)
FAKTR-PM Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation, Provocation and Motion Instructors: Tom Hyde, D.C., DACBSP, CKTP and Gregory H. Doerr, D.C., CCSP, ART, CKTP Course involved an introduction to the concepts pertaining to soft tissue injury and treatment as well as practical application of the FAKTR-PM system of soft tissue treatment. (October 2009) Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue Management System for the Upper Extremity Course involved lecture and practical application of the patented, soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. (August 2009) The Shoulder Made Simple : Evaluation and Management of the Shoulder in Clinical Practice Module 2: Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Instructor: Dale J. Buchberger, MS, P.T., D.C., CSCS, DACBSP, ART Course involved lecture and lab study of functional assessment and manual treatment methods of shoulder pain and upper extremity related dysfunction. (May 2009) Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue Management System for the Spine Course involved lecture and practical application of the patented, soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. (October 2008) Building the Ultimate Back Instructor: Stuart McGill, PhD Course involved lecture and lab study of lumbar spine function, low back injury mechanisms, investigation of tissue loading during rehabilitation programs, and the formulation of work-related injury avoidance strategies. (March 2007)
The Shoulder Made Simple : Evaluation and Management of the Shoulder in Clinical Practice Module 1: Assessment of the Shoulder Instructor: Dale J. Buchberger, MS, P.T., D.C., CSCS, DACBSP, ART Course involved lecture and lab study of functional assessment and manual treatment methods of shoulder pain and upper extremity related dysfunction. (October 2006) Graston Technique Module 2 Instructor: Gary Ierna, D.C. (June 2006) Movement Systems Seminar Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Shoulder Girdle. (March 2006) Graston Technique Module 1 Instructor: Ralph Mangle, D.C. (February 2006) The Thorax: An Integrated Approach for Restoring Function, Relieving Pain Course involved lecture and lab study of functional assessment and manual treatment methods of thoracic spine pain and dysfunction. Presenter: Diane Lee BRP, FCAMT (May 2005) The Pelvis: An Integrated Approach for Restoring Function, Relieving Pain Course incorporated lecture and lab study of functional assessment and manual treatment methods of lumbopelvic girdle pain and dysfunction. Presenter: Diane Lee BRP, FCAMT (May 2005) Movement Systems Seminar Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Lumbopelvic Spine and Lower Extremity. (May 2001, February 2002, June 2002) Motion Palpation Institute Seminar (S1) Lumbar Spine and Pelvis Evaluation and Adjusting Techniques. (May 1999, October 1999, February 2001, February 2002)
HONOURS AND AWARDS: 4 th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain: Moving from Structure to Function Attended lectures related to current research on the evaluation and treatment of low back and pelvic pain, presented by an international panel of leading researchers and clinicians. (November 2001) Motion Palpation Institute Seminar (S2) Cervical and Thoracic Evaluation and Adjusting Techniques. (September 2000, July 2001, December 2001) Motion Palpation Institute Seminar (Advanced Series) Course included gait analysis and rehabilitation of gait-related biomechanical dysfunction; radiographic analysis of lower extremity trauma; neurological conditions affecting gait and pathological gait patterns; soft tissue evaluation and treatment of various lower extremity conditions. (October 2001, March 2009) Movement Systems Seminar Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Upper Extremity. (February 2001, July 2001) Motion Palpation Institute Seminar (E2) Upper Extremity Evaluation and Adjusting Techniques. (January 2000) Motion Palpation Institute Seminar (FS) Full Spine Evaluation and Adjusting Techniques. (December 2000) Motion Palpation Institute Seminar (E1) Lower Extremity Evaluation and Adjusting Techniques. (June 1999) Graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic Program Summa Cum Laude. (April 2002) Member of the National Dean s List while attending Northwestern College of Chiropractic. (January 1999-April 2002)
REFERENCES Eric W. Eiselt, D.C. Mt. Lookout Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center 3197 Linwood Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513) 321-8484 Mark A. King, D.C. Mt. Lookout Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center 3197 Linwood Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45208 (513) 321-8484 Torben A Jensen, HBKin, D.C. Active Edge Chiropractic 208-1240 Railway Avenue Canmore, Alberta T1W 1P4 (403) 678-1240 Thomas Bergmann, D.C. NWCC Bloomington Campus Clinic 2501 West 84 th St. (952) 888-4777 Rachel Franklin, D.C. NWCC Bloomington Campus Clinic 2501 West 84 th St. (952) 888-4777