California
Licensed Physical Therapist #22270
Board
Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
1830
Blue Bonnet Place, Encinitas, CA 92024
Tel/Fax:
(760) 632-2495 Email:
erindonovan@adelphia.net
OBJECTIVE: To
assist in the healing of peoples’ bodies, using a unique combination of diverse
techniques, including strain-counterstrain, myofascial release, muscle energy
techniques, joint mobilization, and cranio-sacral therapy.
EDUCATION: University
of Vermont, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Cum Laude: May 1996
Member of Phi Eta Sigma, Golden
Key, and Mortar Board National Honor Societies
PRACTICE
EXPERIENCE:
09/04 – present Healing Hands Physical Therapy, Encinitas,
CA. Currently establishing
home-based business, in addition to working as an on call, independently
contracted physical therapist for local physical therapy clinics in need of
temporary help.
6/01 - 8/04 Healing Hands Physical Therapy, Carpinteria,
CA. Owner of a small, home-based
practice. Treated 20 patients per week
with musculoskeletal disorders.
Additionally treated home-bound patients in need of functional activity
training. Primarily utilized advanced
manual therapy techniques including strain-counterstrain and muscle energy
techniques with a foundation of the
McKenzie evaluation system.
Also, provided Craniosacral therapy and Myofascial Release Therapy on a
self pay basis. Responsible for
independently running my practice, including billing (Medicare, Workman’s
Compensation, auto insurance, and some PPOs) and business development.
4/02 - 6/04 Santa Barbara Hand Therapy, Santa
Barbara, CA. Worked as an
Independent Contractor PT 8/hr week. Functioned as an orthopaedic specialist in
differentially diagnosing upper extremity problems in patients with repetitive strain disorder and status post
trauma.
12/96 - 8/03 Ventura
County Medical Center, Ventura, CA
Worked as a Senior Physical
Therapist in rotating position of in-patient acute and out-patient care, responsible
for providing 100% quality patient care in toddler through elderly patient
population (see below for more details).
12/96 - 9/97 Lead In-patient Orthopedic PT: Evaluated and treated primarily acute
orthopaedic patients. Developed
professional relationships with all members of the interdisciplinary team,
attended daily orthopaedic rounds, worked closely with social services and DME
companies in discharge planning.
Responsible for overseeing entire in-patient caseload.
9/97 - 9/01 & Out-patient PT: Assessment and management of
orthopedic (80%), neurological (10%)
2/02 - 8/03 and pediatric (10%) patients using a
comprehensive treatment approach.
Responsible for initiating ongoing intradepartmental Strategic Planning
sessions which focused on improving
intra/interdepartmental communication and problem resolution. Assisted in the development and
implementation of “Mission for Fitness”, a program designed to prevent back
injuries in the workplace. Served as a
Clinical Instructor to students.
9/01 - 2/02 Lead In-patient Medical-Surgical PT:
Responsible for evaluating and treating acute and sub-acute patients with
medical, surgical, musculoskeletal, and neurological diagnoses. Assisted in orientation, training, and evaluation
of PT aides.
CONTINUING
EDUCATION:
4/96 The Study of
Biomechanics with Muscle Energy
Techniques for the Pelvis, Sacrum,
Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine, Northeast Seminars
8/98 Craniosacral Therapy Level I, The
Upledger Institute, Inc.
8/99 Strain and Counterstrain I, The Jones
Institute
10/99 Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method, The Reese Movement
Institute
8/00 Strain and Counterstrain II, The Jones Institute
11/00 Strain and Counterstrain III, The Jones Institute
7/01 Pathophysiology & Mechanics of the Shoulder, Robert Donatelli,
Northeast Seminars
11/01 McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Lumbar Spine, The
McKenzie Institute
2/02 McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy: Cervical Spine, The
McKenzie Institute
7/02 McKenzie Mechanical
Diagnosis & Therapy: Problem Solving, The McKenzie Institute
8/02 Myofascial Release I,
John F. Barnes, PT
10/02 McKenzie Mechanical
Diagnosis & Therapy: Advanced Problem Solving and Techniques: A Practical
Workshop, The McKenzie Institute
11/02 Mulligan Concept: Mobilizations
with Movement, “Nags”, “Snags”, and More, Northeast Seminars
2/03 Myofascial Unwinding,
John F. Barnes, PT
2/03 Myofascial Release
II, John. F. Barnes, PT
1/03 - 9/03 Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Year Long
Manual Therapy Course, Joe Godges, DPT,
MA, OCS
REFERENCES: Available upon request