Melissa M. Arnold D.C.

Skills Summary

·        Energetic professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in multiple aspects of customer and client services including chiropractic, massage therapy, business management, sales and marketing.

·        Chiropractic Techniques include:  Gentle Full Spine Adjusting, Diversified Technique, Thompson Drop Table, Activator Instrument, Network and Light Force Techniques.

·        Massage Techniques include:  Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Athletic Massage, Swedish Massage, Energy Work and Foot Reflexology.

·        Strengths include: Identifying customer/client needs and providing high-quality, individualized service, communication, organization, attention to detail, ability to work and learn new skills in a timely manner, and proactive multi-tasking. Excellent interpersonal skills, a proven ability to work well with individuals on all levels and with a team.

Chiropractic / Massage Experience

Mobile Chiropractic and Massage Business                                                               

2000 - Present

• Currently serving clients at their home or corporate office based on individual needs.

Chiropractor                                                                                                                     2000 - Present     

Chiro Temps; Atlanta, Georgia                                                                                   

• Maintained all established office procedures including adjustments, record keeping, and new patient enrollment.

Cover Doctor / Marketing / Massage Therapy                        2006

 Café of Life; Herndon, Virginia

• Facilitated high-volume health screenings, marketing at Corporate Health Fairs producing 45 qualified new patients within 10 days and assisted in serving 150 patient visits per week including Trigger Point Therapy and Neuromuscular Re-Education.

Volunteer                                                                                                                                        1999

Fortaleza, Brazil                                                                                                                                  

• One of 21 chiropractors chosen to serve 20,000 people needing care in impoverished areas.

Staff Member   1999                                                                                                           

Masterpiece Training Camp; Durango, Colorado                                                                                 

• One of 15 chiropractors chosen by Arno Burnier, D.C. to assist in six day intensive chiropractic training camp for licensed doctors and students.

Massage Therapist                   1995 - 1999

Network Chiropractic Center; Atlanta, Georgia              

• Established and maintained 15 clients per week as independent contractor including sports massage with Tri-athletes and Cyclists.

Business  Experience

Corporate Wellness Consultant                2007-Present

Alanola Health Services

• Consult with Chiropractors and Corporations for Full Service Health Fairs, Seminars and Workshops
• Market and Advertise Wellness Programs, Screenings and Lectures for Corporations

Marketing Supervisor                                              2001–2006

Crunch Fitness International; Atlanta, Georgia  

• Supervised management and training of six marketing representatives, leading them to meet or surpass bi- weekly quotas.
• Launched a major marketing campaign for ten Crunch Fitness gyms in Manhattan, producing 750 leads within first week.

Sales / Marketing Representative                                            2004 -2005

New Spin Marketing; Atlanta, Georgia

• Facilitated high-volume sales and marketing in print advertising.

Communication Coach                                                      2005

The Next Generation; Houston, Texas

• Coaching chiropractors in business building techniques through more effective communication strategies, marketing strategies, sales techniques, appointment management, and sales of long-term care plans.

Education

Doctor of Chiroprac                                                                 1998

 Life College; Marietta, Georgia                                                                                    

Bachelor of Arts                                                  1998

Regents College; Albany, New York                                                                              

Licensed Massage Therapist                             1992

Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy; Newington, Ct                                

Applied Health with Psychology                          1991

University of North Carolina, Charlotte