WORK EXPERIENCE
HCPC REGISTRATION NUMBER: PH 104612
NIN: SR 382118C
04/2015 Physiotherapist, Emersons Green Community NHS Hospital. Bristol, England
10/2014 Physiotherapist, Shepton Mallet Community NHS Hospital. England.
02/2014 Senior Physiotherapist, Practitioner
Feldenkrais method®
and touchpro method, 11, Regent Street
Cheltenham.
02/2006 – 08/2013: Therapist at “Israelite Hospital of Rome” -Geriatric Department.
Diseases
treated: Stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson, osteoarthritis, cancer, cardiac
and pulmonary diseases. Alzheimer, dementia, coordination and balance
disorders, joint replacements, hip
fractures, functional limitations
related to mobility , orthopaedic or sports injuries. I worked with people
individually and in groups, with exercises to improve a person’s coordination,
muscles strength, flexibility, teaching them to exercise on their own. I worked
with manual therapy to improve the person’s circulation and restore mobility.
This therapy includes manipulation of the person, as well as massage and
Lymphatic Drainage. I used to work with
other health care providers to coordinate the person’s care.
10/2011 – 04/2013: Therapist at
“Villa clinica del Rosario” –Prof Giuseppe Costanzo.
Diseases
treated: Pre-Post spine surgery, neck and lower back pain, hip and knee
replacement.I worked with people individually, improving their movements with
stretching and a range of motion exercises, pain-relief exercises, low impact
aerobic conditioning and manipulation. I also worked in educating patients on
the principles of stretching, proper posture and ergonomic principles to
preserve the spine. Moreover, I taught them how to maintain new postures and
prevent future re-occurrences.
06/2010 – 06/2011: Therapistat“Studio di
Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione Fonte”
Diseases
treated: Pre-Post spine surgery, neck and lower back pain, hip and knee
replacement, scoliosis in children.
I worked
with people individually, using Electro therapy techniques including
ultrasound, trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and
tecartherapy.
01/2005 – 02/2006: Therapistat “Studio di
Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione Lab delle Valli - Sanem Group”
Diseases
treated: Pre-Post spine surgery, neck and lower back pain, hip and knee
replacement, I worked with people individually, improving their movement by
stretching and a range of motion exercises, pain-relief exercises, low impact
aerobic conditioning, and manipulation. I also used Electrotherapy techniques
including ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and
tecartherapy.
EDUCATION AND FORMATION
2-3 february 2015 Introduction to thermoplastic splinting, London, UK Conducted by Nicola Goldsmith
15-16 march 2014 : “touchpro ® UK :
Seated Acupressure
Techniques. Course Instructor: Alisdair
Burcher
18-19 may 2013: “Schiena Libera” Prato, Florence. How to keep your back free
of pain, conducted by Isabella Turino.
23 October 2010: Rehab Latarjet “Luci
e ombre” Rome – Seraphicum Auditorium conducted by Dr. Di Giacomo
2009:
Diploma of Lymphatic Drainage Manual
“Vodder” method, finished in Rome conducted by Vittorio Becci, Israelite
Hospital, Rome.
2009:
“Ossa Per la Vita” (bones for Life)
the dynamics of the movement, is essential to stimulate the generation of bone
tissue, with Isabella Turino in Prato Italy. (www.bonesforlife.com)
2008:
Ingenious Alternatives for specifics dysfunctions: Basic procedures efficient.
Improvement course of Feldenkrais method
conducted by Ruthy Alon in Florence Italy.
2005-2008: Posturology Feldenkrais Method, four
Years, in Florence Italy, organized by the International Feldenkrais
Federation, conducted by Ruthy Allon from Israel
2005:
Shoulder impingement and instability
pattern recognition and management in Rome conducted by Mark Jones
2003-2004: Postural Re-education Mézieres,
two years, Scuola Cittone I e II Stage, Rome
2001-2004: Degree in Physical Therapy at “Universita
Degli Studi La Sapienza” II facoltà
di Medicina Thesis in VERTEBRAE, Comparison of Different Therapeutic Approaches
1996-2001: High School Diploma at “Istituto
Tecnico Statale di Edmondo de Amicis” - Technician in Dental Prostheses. Rome Italy.
Voluntary
experience
2010 – 2012
Member of Very Special Arts Italy (VSA) Association promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the
arts, education and culture around the world: Theater director assistent (Reference Maria Luisa Sinibaldi)
Other competencies
Languages: native speaker
of Spanish, extremely fluent in Italian, upper intermediate
skills in English and basic language skills in French.
IT skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and internet
European driver licence
