
Heather M. Truog, OTD, OTR/L, PYT, CLC, PMH-C
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
RESUME
OBJECTIVES
ALWAYS:
To improve the quality of life and health outcomes for the girls and women within our communities, while striving to advance the profession of occupational therapy in the practice specialization of women's health.
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CURRENTLY:
Seeking collaborative research project opportunities to advance the profession of Occupational Therapy in the practice area of women's health.
Skills
RESILIENT
ADAPTIVE
INNOVATIVE
TENACIOUS
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (post-professional)
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
​2019
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GPA: 4.0
Advanced practice certificate in Executive Leadership.
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Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
Western Michigan University
​2008
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Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services
Western Michigan University
​2007
Languages
ENGLISH
SPANISH
EXPERIENCE
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Contributing Faculty -- post-professional OTD program
August 2021 - present
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Facilitates higher-level academic learning in an online doctoral program.
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Modern Alchemy Integrative Women's Health, PLLC
Occupational Therapist & Sole Proprietor
​November 2020 - present
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Conducts assessment, creates plan of care, and executes treatment intervention within the scope of practice of occupational therapist in a concierge service women's health practice.
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Specializing in pelvic health, lactation, maternal mental health, and lifestyle medicine (i.e., sleep, nutrition, mindfulness based stress reduction, promotion of hormone balance) for the perinatal and postpartum population.
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Offers individualized treatment intervention, and facilitates community based educational programs, social support groups, and collaborative experiences.
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University of Central Arkansas
Expert Mentor
October 2020 - present
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Provides expert mentorship for entry level OTD capstone project through the completion of the academic process
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Facilitates advisement in the conceptualization, organization, preparation, and execution of the student's capstone project.
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Topic of capstone: validation and reliability research study of an original occupationally centered maternal mental health and wellness inventory tool, as authored by this therapist.
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The Women's Health OT (.com)
Founder
​July 2019 - present
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Researches content spanning the evidence-based literature of the contemporary medical model relative to women's health topics.
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Synthesizes findings into the language of the occupational therapy profession, putting content into writing, audio/visual presenting, and showcasing through applied models of intervention.
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Web-page designer and content editor.
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Social media manager.
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ENCORE Physical Therapy, LLC
Occupational Therapist (Independent Contractor)
​January 2015 - December 2016
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Conducts assessment, creates plan of care, and executes treatment intervention within the scope of practice of occupational therapist in an outpatient women's health clinic.
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Specializing in lifestyle modification, ergonomics and body mechanics, cognitive behavioral interventions, medical therapeutic yoga, and myofascial mobilization in the context of women's health conditions.
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For full professional history please view:
ADVANCED
PRACTICE
CERTIFICATIONS: ​
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Certified Professional Yoga Therapist (PYT)
Living Well Institute
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Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Academy of Lactation Policy & Practice
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Perinatal Mental Health - Certified (PMH-C)
Postpartum Support International
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
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Pelvic Health
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
- Pelvic Floor Level 1
- Trauma Awareness for the Pelvic Therapist
- Mobilization of Visceral Fascia for the Treatment of Pelvic Dysfunction
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Myofascial Release
John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Approach
- Myofascial Release I
- Myofascial Unwinding
- Myofascial Release II