The thirty hours of my internship that I have completed so far have been some of the most enriching hours of my life. During these thirty hours I have been working/observing alongside a professional, Dr. Nicola St.Mary, learning about her profession and all that it entails. I have sat in on several appointments, including an appointment in Spanish, called pharmacies, and come up with treatment plans. I also have been lending a hand in the office, ordering supplements, organizing patient contact information. Pure Vida Natural Healthcare is a cooperative so I have been able to talk with some of the partnering practitioners about their professions and have sat in on an acupuncture appointment. Throughout this time, I have gained insight on Naturopathic Medicine, its principles, how it fits into the healthcare system, and the educational path leading to the profession.
Alongside shadowing practitioners, in my down time I have been working on my project. I have been creating an informative resource platform for patients to utilize to find information related to Pura Vida Healthcare and Naturopathic Medicine. This platform includes helpful information about Naturopathic Medicine as well as a collection of the best resources for health issues or healthy lifestyles such as hotlines for emergencies or a collection of the best websites for Celiacs Disease. I hope this project will be a good way to make this experience not only meaningful to myself but also to the business and the community.
My internship placement at Pura Vida Healthcare is right in-line with my interests and thoughts about educational and career paths. Not only am I learning a ton, I am enjoying the experience and having fun with it. My mentor and other practitioners have been incredibly helpful and welcoming and I am looking forward to the next 60 hours!
Alongside shadowing practitioners, in my down time I have been working on my project. I have been creating an informative resource platform for patients to utilize to find information related to Pura Vida Healthcare and Naturopathic Medicine. This platform includes helpful information about Naturopathic Medicine as well as a collection of the best resources for health issues or healthy lifestyles such as hotlines for emergencies or a collection of the best websites for Celiacs Disease. I hope this project will be a good way to make this experience not only meaningful to myself but also to the business and the community.
My internship placement at Pura Vida Healthcare is right in-line with my interests and thoughts about educational and career paths. Not only am I learning a ton, I am enjoying the experience and having fun with it. My mentor and other practitioners have been incredibly helpful and welcoming and I am looking forward to the next 60 hours!