Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Continuing Education
Awards/ Scholarships
Community Service
References
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Melissa Baird

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Dedicated chiropractor with extensive clinical experience and leadership skills, seeking to leverage expertise as a Clinic Lead at CURAVITA Health Group. Committed to providing high-quality patient care and promoting wellness through chiropractic services.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic Lead

CURAVITA Health Group
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide leadership and guidance to clinic staff for efficient service delivery
  • Implement policies to maintain compliance and ensure patient satisfaction.
  • conducting thorough patient assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, performing chiropractic adjustments, educating patients on preventive measures, collaborating with healthcare professionals, maintaining accurate documentation, pursuing continuing education, and advocating for patient well-being to promote optimal musculoskeletal health and improve overall quality of life.
  • Executed strategic plans for process improvement, driving operational excellence across the organization.

Chiropractor

CURAVITA Health Group
09.2010 - Current
  • Provide chiropractic care tailored to individual patient needs
  • Develop treatment plans to address musculoskeletal issues and promote wellness
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Teaching Assistant and Senior Intern

Moline Outpatient Clinic
01.2009 - 06.2010

Guided and mentored fellow students in chiropractic adjustment techniques, examinations, and patient management. Provided expertise in responding to clinical questions and optimizing patient care outcomes.

Gross Anatomy II Teaching Assistant

Palmer College of Chiropractic
01.2008 - 01.2009

Shaping the educational experiences of her peers, meticulously preparing and identifying various human anatomy structures to facilitate student learning and identification. Overseeing and evaluating student examinations

Research Assistant (Entomology)

College of the North Atlantic
05.2006 - 08.2006

Conducted specimen collection and identification in Newfoundland's forested regions while investigating the impact of imported bees on blueberry pollination in rural areas.

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic -

Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, Iowa
06.2010

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's NL
12.2006

High School Diploma with Honors -

Carbonear Integrated Collegiate
Carbonear, Newfoundland
06.2002

French Immersion Summer Program -

Trois Riveries
08.2001

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Material Preparation
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Effective Communication
  • Business Growth
  • Customer Focus

Continuing Education

  • Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner, 2008
  • Pediatric Practice Levels 1-3, 2010
  • Thrive 2017 - Oh Momma! Easing The Aches and Pains of Pregnancy
  • Thrive 2017 - Inspiring Loyalist: Creating Practice Success Through Lasting Patient Relationships
  • Research Review Education (2015-present)
  • Core Foundation Level, 2018
  • Canadian Chiropractor: Dr. Darlene Buan-Basit, A Chiropractor's Role In Tongue Tie 2019
  • Dr. Joyce Miller and Evidence-Based Chiropractic Care For Infants 2020
  • CCR X-ray Symposium, Atlas Radiology Consultants 2020
  • Mum And Cub Wellness - Baby Led Bodywork Masterclass 2022
  • TMJ to Toes Spinal Adjusting Seminar 2023
  • WSIB - MSK Program of Care Webinar 2023
  • Canadian Chiropractic Association Master Class: Uncovering the State of the Neonate: Case History and Examination 2023
  • Baby Begins - Prevention of Flat Head 101 2023
  • The Therapists Role In Treating Plagiocephaly Without a Helmet 2023

Awards/ Scholarships

  • Palmer International Student Scholarship, 2007-2010
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic Palmer International Student Ambassadors: Recognition for Dedication, 2010
  • Palmer College Of Chiropractic Student Council: Recognition for Outstanding Dedication, 2010

Community Service

  • Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa, Member and Chair of the Family Selection Committee, Current member of the Women’s Leadership team, Successfully raised over $10,000 in fundraising efforts, Team captain for upcoming build day in May 2024
  • Businesswoman of The Year Nomination Committee/Women’s Business Network, Member and Chair of the BYA’s Nominations Committee, Board Member of the WBN, Saw an increase in applicants for the awards during tenure
  • Ottawa Board of Trade (Formerly Ottawa Chamber of Commerce), Past Ambassador and current SME Council Member, Contributed to initiatives supporting small business growth, Participated in the Downtown Ottawa Revitalization Task Force Focus Group

References

Available upon request.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Ontario Chiropractic Association
  • Canadian Chiropractic Association
  • College Of Chiropractors Of Ontario

Timeline

Clinic Lead

CURAVITA Health Group
01.2020 - Current

Chiropractor

CURAVITA Health Group
09.2010 - Current

Teaching Assistant and Senior Intern

Moline Outpatient Clinic
01.2009 - 06.2010

Gross Anatomy II Teaching Assistant

Palmer College of Chiropractic
01.2008 - 01.2009

Research Assistant (Entomology)

College of the North Atlantic
05.2006 - 08.2006

Doctor of Chiropractic -

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Memorial University of Newfoundland

High School Diploma with Honors -

Carbonear Integrated Collegiate

French Immersion Summer Program -

Trois Riveries
Melissa Baird