Kalena Yost
Escondido
Summary
Dedicated Doctor of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine skilled in diagnosing and treating diverse conditions through TCM. Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans, emphasizing patient education and preventive care to improve overall health outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Doctor of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine
The Lotus of Longevity
08.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed and treated diverse patient conditions, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to clinical guidelines based on TCM.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency and elevating care standards within practice.
- Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions based on TCM.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to document patient interactions and track treatment progress efficiently.
- Educated patients on preventive care, promoting healthy lifestyle choices and improving overall community health outcomes.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Cassone Wellness
03.2021 - Current
- Provided comprehensive acupuncture treatments tailored to individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on holistic wellness practices and post-treatment self-care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed customized treatment plans integrating acupuncture with other therapeutic modalities.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment protocols as needed.
- Expertly administered various acupuncture techniques, including electroacupuncture and cupping therapy, tailoring treatments to individual needs.
- Provided exceptional care for a diverse range of conditions such as chronic pain, stress management, digestive issues, and insomnia.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through seminars, workshops, and networking events to stay current with industry trends.
- Built strong rapport with patients through attentive listening skills and empathetic communication style.
- Counseled patients on beneficial lifestyle changes to complement acupuncture treatments.
- Evaluated effects of treatments by observing, noting, and assessing patient's progress.
- Formulated herbal preparations to treat conditions, considering herbal properties such as toxicity, contraindications and incompatibilities.
- Administered acupuncture treatments using sterile, single-use needles at specified locations to address patient's chief complaint.
- Provided clients with individualized courses of acupuncture treatment.
- Educated patients on quality of life benefits of consistent acupuncture care.
Education
Doctorate of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine - Health And Sciences
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
CA12-2017
Master of Science - Health And Wellness
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
CA08-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Travel And Business
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI08-1996
Skills
- Patient counseling
- Diagnosis and treatment based on TCM
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Primary care based on Holistic TCM Practices
- Pain management
- Teaching and mentoring
- Treatment plan development based on Holistic TCM Practices
- Ethical practice
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Care plan development based on Holistic TCM Practices
- Family medicine based on Holistic TCM Practices
- Chart review
- Internal medicine based in Holistic TCM Practices
Timeline
Doctor of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine
The Lotus of Longevity
08.2021 - Current
Licensed Acupuncturist
Cassone Wellness
03.2021 - Current
Doctorate of Acupuncture And Chinese Medicine - Health And Sciences
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Master of Science - Health And Wellness
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Travel And Business
Eastern Michigan University