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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Languages
Certification
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ALDA NGO

ALDA NGO

Summary

Dynamic and versatile professional with a comprehensive background in clinical leadership, mentoring and practice.

Adept in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, possessing strong analytical & critical thinking skills through experience in research, regulatory exam development & business management.

Integrates clinical knowledge with effective teaching skills to cultivate engaging educational & team-building environments. Skilled at crafting curricula & designing accessible educational materials.

Effective communicator with an established record of achievement in public speaking, engaging diverse audiences, and delivering impactful presentations.

Committed to promoting quality assurance and integrity of Chinese medicine professional standards and practices and making meaningful contributions to the local healthcare landscape.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1

Degree

4
4

Affiliations

13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Curriculum Consultant

Centre For Mindfulness Studies
Toronto
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborator to refine curriculum content, ensuring cultural sensitivity & inclusion.
  • Consultant for the Centre for Mindfulness Teacher Training Program, tasked with designing a non-clinical intake form & liability waiver to broaden program accessibility and inclusivity.

Researcher

McMaster University & ONE Fertility Centre
Burlington
11.2021 - Current
  • Member of research team that conducted a Feasibility Single Centre RCT, identifying potential study design issues and how to address them in future mindfulness for fertility patient studies.
  • Helped to conduct literature reviews & gather preliminary data to identify knowledge gaps to inform research design.
  • Provided expert consultation on application of MBSR curriculum in study design to ensure validity of findings.
  • Presented research findings in a poster presentation to physicians at the 2023 Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society annual meeting.
  • Currently working on a follow-up larger scale RCT to evaluate the full impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) on the psychological burden in patients pursuing fertility treatments.

Certified Mindfulness Instructor

Mindfulness Institute & Mindfulness For Fertility
06.2020 - Current
  • Implement a research based MBSR curriculum to trans-diagnostic cohorts, including health and other professionals, fertility patients, and pregnant patients.
  • Adapt a standardized curriculum to different population cohorts, while maintaining fidelity to ethical guidelines set by the International Mindfulness Integrity Network.
  • Apply an 'Inquiry' model of teaching— an investigative, participatory, and contemplative dialogue with students to engage cognitive learning and integration from direct experience.
  • Foster a supportive and safe environment, encouraging open communication among participants during group sessions.
  • Improve group dynamics with engaging strategies, using integration of curriculum elements.
  • Maintain accurate records & monitor student progress to provide individualized instruction, meeting each student’s needs & goals.
  • Optimize instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.

Public Speaker

Whole Family Health
Edmonton
07.2019 - Current
  • Tailor presentations and key messages to meet the needs and interests of various audience demographics, including physicians, community members, as well as news & radio media representatives.
  • Design and deliver engaging presentations at conferences (2023 Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society annual meeting) and industry events (2019 Obstetrical Acupuncture Association Roundtable) sharing expertise in reproductive health.
  • Conduct community outreach presentations in collaboration with reproductive endocrinologists, nurses and psychologists (Canadian Fertility Awareness Week 2021-2024) to educate diverse audiences on fertility and reproductive health, fostering dialogue, and promoting health literacy.
  • Participate in media interviews, effectively communicating key educational messages to raise awareness about menstrual awareness, period poverty, and infertility to contribute to public health advocacy efforts.

Co-owner, Executive Clinical Director

Whole Family Health Integrative Wellness Centre
Edmonton
07.2019 - Current
  • Provide leadership, management & mentorship to a diverse team of clinicians and administrators. Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment for continuous learning, training & working to optimize patient care outcomes.
  • Conduct regular team trainings on best practices, emerging trends, and new methodologies in relevant medical technology, treatment protocols, and ethical standards.
  • Develop creative team-building strategies and systems to encourage cohesive and productive team learning.
  • Align team vision, goals, and objectives with integrative treatment program strategies to collaborate with other healthcare partners (on-site acupuncture at Alberta Reproductive Centre).
  • Create accessible educational materials to provide engaging evidence-based information for integrative healthcare physicians & collaborators, as well as patients & the general public.
  • Create evaluative metric systems to identify areas of improvement and implementing interventions.

Exam Development Contributor

CTCMA & CARB-TCMPA
BC & National
01.2007 - Current
  • Contributor to 26 BC regulatory licensing exams (Acupuncture, Herbal & Doctor of TCM) as well as Dr.TCM Clinical Blueprint Review, Global Rating Scale Review, Performance Indicator Review, Table of Specifications Development, BC Jurisprudence Exam Standards Setting & Quebec Acupuncture Clinical Practical Exam Observation.
  • Contributor to 4 National regulatory licensing exams (Acupuncture & Herbal).
  • Design effective multiple-choice questions, ensuring adherence to established psychometric performance indicators, competencies, and levels of proficiency.
  • Develop realistic clinical case studies, adhering to specified complexity levels and domains of learning.
  • Collaborate to refine exam content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with regulatory standards.
  • Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to evaluate and optimize the performance of exam items.
  • Participate in the scoring of practical clinical exams, applying objective standardized scoring rubrics.
  • Engage and collaborate in peer and group review processes to solicit feedback and refine developed items.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation, adhering to regulatory guidelines and confidentiality protocols.

Clinical Doctor of TCM, Acupuncture & Herbs

Self-employed
Vancouver & Edmonton
01.2005 - Current
  • Develop & administer personalized treatment plans incorporating acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle modifications to address patients' specific health concerns.
  • Implement relevant treatment modalities including needling, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, 7-star, acutonics and acupressure.
  • Prescribe individualized herbal formulations tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Educate patients about the principles of traditional Chinese medicine.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, reproductive endocrinologists, midwives, physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and psychologists to provide optimized integrative care.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.
  • Stay informed about advancements in acupuncture research, herbal medicine, and integrative healthcare practices through continuing education, professional conferences, and literature review.
  • Adhere to strict safety and infection control protocols.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, empathy, as well as sensitivity to equity, diversity, and inclusion in interactions with patients from various backgrounds.

Education

B.Sc - Bachelor of Science in General Biology

University of B.C
Vancouver
09.1994 - 04.2000

DTCM - Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma

International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Vancouver
01.2000 - 01.2005

Internship - Chinese Medicine Herbology & Acupuncture

Anhui University Hospital
China
01.2005 - 04.2005

Certified MBSR Instructor - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Centre For Mindfulness Studies
Toronto
04.2020 - 09.2022

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise
  • Leadership and Management
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Exam Development
  • Psychometrics
  • Research Proficiency
  • Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Websites

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Limited Working

Certification

Dr.TCM

College of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture of BC


Dr. AC

College of Acupuncturists of Alberta


FABORM

Fellow of Acupuncture Board of Reproductive Medicine


OBAAM

Senior Member of Obstetrical Acupuncturists Association

Timeline

Curriculum Consultant

Centre For Mindfulness Studies
09.2023 - 10.2023

Researcher

McMaster University & ONE Fertility Centre
11.2021 - Current

Certified Mindfulness Instructor

Mindfulness Institute & Mindfulness For Fertility
06.2020 - Current

Certified MBSR Instructor - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

Centre For Mindfulness Studies
04.2020 - 09.2022

Public Speaker

Whole Family Health
07.2019 - Current

Co-owner, Executive Clinical Director

Whole Family Health Integrative Wellness Centre
07.2019 - Current

Exam Development Contributor

CTCMA & CARB-TCMPA
01.2007 - Current

Internship - Chinese Medicine Herbology & Acupuncture

Anhui University Hospital
01.2005 - 04.2005

Clinical Doctor of TCM, Acupuncture & Herbs

Self-employed
01.2005 - Current

DTCM - Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diploma

International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
01.2000 - 01.2005

B.Sc - Bachelor of Science in General Biology

University of B.C
09.1994 - 04.2000

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