Sarah Garvin
Nashville
Summary
Chiropractic physician with extensive experience in patient care, clinic management, and community health initiatives. Proven ability in patient assessment and treatment planning, leading to improved clinic efficiency. Achievements include increased participation in health and wellness programs through effective public education strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Chiropractor
The Joint Chiropractic
Hendersonville
12.2024 - Current
- Developed customized treatment plans based on individual patient evaluations.
- Administered chiropractic adjustments using various techniques and modalities.
- Educated patients on wellness strategies and injury prevention practices.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote health awareness initiatives.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
Chiropractor
Farkas Chiropractic Clinic
Saint Petersburg
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient chiropractic needs.
- Provided manual therapies such as spinal manipulation, massage therapy, and other soft tissue techniques.
- Ordered diagnostic tests such as x-rays or MRIs when necessary to aid in diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Performed administrative duties including filing paperwork, preparing reports for insurance companies, updating patient records electronically.
- Utilized diverse manual manipulation techniques and specialized tools and equipment to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
Student intern/Clinical teacher’s assistant
Palmer College of Chiropractic
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Florida Campus Main Clinic with Dr. Sergent
- Preceptor (September 2023 to December 2023)
- Student Intern (October 2022 to September 2023)
Academic Counselor assistant
Palmer College of Chiropractic
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Provided academic guidance to students pursuing chiropractic degrees.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student support services and curricula.
- Implemented outreach initiatives to promote academic counseling services.
Chiropractor Assistant
Flexx Chiropractic
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted chiropractors in patient evaluations and treatment plans.
- Managed patient scheduling and maintained appointment records.
- Communicated with patients to address questions and concerns effectively.
- Performed electric muscle stimulation, massage and mechanical traction therapies on patients under doctor supervision.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Input patient data into medical software and provided appropriate updates to records.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote chiropractic services.
Personal Trainer and office manager
Anytime Fitness
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed personalized fitness programs for diverse client needs and goals.
- Conducted one-on-one training sessions to enhance client performance and motivation.
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Scheduled appointments with clients and communicated effectively with them via phone or email.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
Education
Doctorate of Chiropractic -
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Florida01.2023
Biological sciences bachelor’s degree -
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS01.2019
Exercise science associates degree -
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS01.2017
Graduate -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MS01.2015
Skills
- Quick thinking
- Patient care
- Team building
- Activator techniques
- Flexion-distraction therapy
- Trigger point therapy
- Spinal rehabilitation
- Extraspinal therapy
- Community outreach
- Neurological evaluation
- Marketing proficiency
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer, Loving Hands Angel Tree, 01/01/02, Present
- Junior Axillary Crown Club Member, Junior Axillary Crown Club, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
- Volunteer, Medical Center, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
- Basketball Coach, Local Community, 01/01/12, 12/31/15
- Volunteer, Nursing Home, 01/01/13, 12/31/14
- Volunteer Chiropractic Student, Chiro-missions in Haiti, 07/01/22
Awards
- Player on the Itawamba Women’s Basketball Team
- Finished 3rd in graduating class
- American Legion Scholarship
- Proud member of American Legion
- Junior Axillary Club Member
- Top 15% of 2019 Biological Sciences Pre-Med Class at Mississippi State
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
- National Honors Society
Certification
CHIROPRACTIC LICENSE - FLORIDA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chiropractor
The Joint Chiropractic
12.2024 - Current
Chiropractor
Farkas Chiropractic Clinic
03.2024 - 12.2024
Student intern/Clinical teacher’s assistant
Palmer College of Chiropractic
10.2022 - 12.2023
Academic Counselor assistant
Palmer College of Chiropractic
01.2020 - 01.2023
Chiropractor Assistant
Flexx Chiropractic
01.2018 - 01.2020
Personal Trainer and office manager
Anytime Fitness
01.2017 - 01.2019
Doctorate of Chiropractic -
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Biological sciences bachelor’s degree -
Mississippi State University
Exercise science associates degree -
Itawamba Community College
Graduate -
Hamilton High School