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Emma Stachiw

Emma Stachiw

Bellingen,NSW

Summary

Proficient in methods for addressing patient lifestyles to enhance wellbeing and control symptoms, offering a range of therapeutic strategies toward patient problems. Detail-oriented and responsible practitioner gifted in oral and written communication, relationship-building and multitasking. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic and caring Naturopath with special interest in gut health, detoxification and Colon Hydrotherapy. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Health Industry.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Store Manager

The Yellow Shed
01.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Completed routine store inventories.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels.
  • Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
  • Continuously assessed store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through training staff on exceptional customer service practices and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.

Naturopath & Colon Hydrotherapist

Misty Mountain Lifestyle Retreat
Bellbrook, NSW
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive consultations to assess clients'' health history, lifestyle factors, and suitability for colon hydrotherapy.
  • Educated clients on the benefits of colon hydrotherapy as part of a holistic approach to wellness.
  • Improved client satisfaction by offering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs and health goals.
  • Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines when discussing sensitive client information or medical records with team members or outside professionals as needed.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyles by providing guidance on diet, exercise, stress management techniques, and other complementary therapies for overall wellness improvement.
  • Ensured proper equipment maintenance, safeguarding consistent performance and reliability during treatments.
  • Maintained a clean and sterile environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients during treatments.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Promoted optimal wellness by recommending dietary changes tailored to individual needs based on nutritional deficiencies or sensitivities discovered during assessments.
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
  • Treated acute and chronic illnesses with supplements, medicines and lifestyle adjustments.

Naturopathic & Retail

The Hemp Store
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Applied naturopathic, herbal medicine and nutritional therapies to address and resolve patient concerns.
  • Administered, dispensed or prescribed natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs and amino acids.
  • Customer service, phone online ordering, retail hemp clothing, food and skincare.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts and maintained detailed records for inventory management.

Naturopath

Southern Cross Medical Specialists
11.2017 - 12.2020
  • Treated acute and chronic illnesses with supplements, medicines and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Administered, dispensed or prescribed natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs and amino acids.
  • Consulted with other health professionals to provide optimal patient care, referring patients to traditional health care professionals as necessary.
  • Interviewed patients to document symptoms and health histories.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Operation of two different Colon Hydrotherapy machines
  • Manage and conduct Retro-prep procedure (alternative preparation for patients leading up to colonoscopy procedure). Uses colon hydrotherapy, diet and mild laxatives.
  • Aftercare of patients post surgical procedures. Monitoring diet, supplements and recovery.

Inner Nature Healing Clinic

Self Employed
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Interviewed patients to document symptoms and health histories.
  • Treated acute and chronic illnesses with supplements, medicines and lifestyle adjustments.
  • Administered, dispensed or prescribed natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs and amino acids.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
  • Operation of two colon hydrotherapy machines to treat digestive issues.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment prior to each use.

Pharmacy Assistant

Tree Of Life Compounding Chemist
03.2015 - 11.2017


  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisted pharmacy staff with preparing medications and filling orders.
  • Processed incoming drug orders by checking deliveries against paperwork and updating computer system.
  • Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
  • Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
  • Interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
  • Operated cash register and other front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
  • Administered, dispensed or prescribed natural medicines such as food or botanical extracts, herbs and amino acids.
  • Interviewed patients to document symptoms and health histories.
  • Consulted with other health professionals to provide optimal patient care, referring patients to traditional health care professionals as necessary.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.

Retail Assistant

Kombu Health Foods
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.

Stay at Home Mother

Self Employed
10.2003 - 02.2011
  • Birth of first daughter- 19/08/2004
  • Birth of second daughter- 22/01/2006
  • Birth of third daughter- 04/08/2007

Major Car Accident

Injury Treatment
04.2002 - 01.2004

Major damage. Multiple broken bones; face, right arm, ribs, punctured lungs, pelvis, right foot, left ankle. Wheelchair bound 3 months non-weightbearing. Received over 60 hours of corrective surgery at Royal Northshore Hospital, Sydney.

Veterinary Nurse

Rose Avenue Veterinary Hospital
05.1999 - 04.2002
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Inoculated animals to prevent rabies, distemper and parvo.
  • Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
  • Aided veterinary surgeon with surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
  • Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
  • Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
  • Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Armidale High School
Armidale

Advanced Diploma - Naturopathic Medicine

Australian Institute of Applied Sciences
Brisbane
10-2017

Certification

Colon Hydrotherapist

Timeline

Naturopath & Colon Hydrotherapist

Misty Mountain Lifestyle Retreat
05.2024 - 07.2024

Retail Store Manager

The Yellow Shed
01.2023 - Current

Naturopathic & Retail

The Hemp Store
06.2021 - 12.2022

Inner Nature Healing Clinic

Self Employed
08.2018 - 03.2019

Colon Hydrotherapist

12-2017

Naturopath

Southern Cross Medical Specialists
11.2017 - 12.2020

Pharmacy Assistant

Tree Of Life Compounding Chemist
03.2015 - 11.2017

Retail Assistant

Kombu Health Foods
02.2013 - 03.2015

Stay at Home Mother

Self Employed
10.2003 - 02.2011

Major Car Accident

Injury Treatment
04.2002 - 01.2004

Veterinary Nurse

Rose Avenue Veterinary Hospital
05.1999 - 04.2002

High School Diploma -

Armidale High School

Advanced Diploma - Naturopathic Medicine

Australian Institute of Applied Sciences
Emma Stachiw