Angelica Holder
Physiotherapist
Georgetown
Summary
"Motivation is the spark that ignites an athlete's potential, turning dreams into goals and effort into achievement. As sports therapists, our role is to help maintain that spark through encouragement, support, and a belief in their journey."
— Dr. Karen Zuehlke, Sports Therapist
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Massage Therapist
New Zealand Blackcaps Cricket Team
06.2024 - 06.2024
- T20 World Cup - Guyana leg
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients through professional communication and follow-up to increase satisfactions and build rapport.
Rehabilitation Assistant Education Program - Lecturer
Ministry of Health
03.2024 - Current
- Part time
- Created and Implement teaching strategies to offer ongoing education to Guyana's newest bath of Rehabilitation Assistants in the field of Body Mechanics.
Full Time Physiotherapist
Guyana Harpy Eagles
1 2023 - Current
- Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure most effective treatment methods were employed for each player case.
- Made clinical assessments and diagnoses to treat physical problems and conditions.
Physiotherapist/ Strength and Conditioning Coach
Guyana Cricket Board
01.2022 - 09.2022
- During CWI Regional Senior- team Tournament "West Indies Championship 2022" - Part time
- Managed athletes injuries and maintained fitness protocols in season during regional one day and four day tournaments.
Covid-19 Liaison Officer and Physiotherapist
Guyana Olympic Association
07.2021 - 08.2021
- For the Guyana delegation to Olympics 2020.
- Collaborated with the Olympic committee and personnel to maintain Covid-19 parameters and protocols for prevention and spread of disease.
- Offered evidence based treatment protocols for screening and management of Guyana's selected Olympic athletes.
Physiotherapy Support
Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
09.2019 - 09.2019
- St. Lucia Zouks: Physiotherapy Support in Guyana
- Barbados Tridents: Physiotherapy Support in Guyana
Physiotherapist
Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL)
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Physiotherapist for the Guyana Amazon Warriors - Women
- Educated patients on injury prevention strategies, promoting long-term health and wellbeing.
- Managed acute and chronic conditions with full understanding regarding complex therapy needs.
Physiotherapist
Guyana Cricket Board
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Regional Women's Championship - T20 and 50 Overs
Rehabilitation Department Clinical Supervisor/ Head of Department
Ministry Of Public Health
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
- Served as a liaison between clinical staff and administration to address concerns and optimize workflows.
- Mentored junior staff members in clinical best practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Physiotherapist
Ministry of Public Health
11.2018 - 10.2022
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on home exercise program that complement therapy sessions.
- Provided patient with information, techniques and support to enhance development of motor skills.
- Constructed physiotherapy treatment plans to increase functionality and strength.
Physiotherapist
Ministry Of Public Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered effective management of the quarantined patients at the Infectious Disease (Covid-19) Unit in Guyana.
Physiotherapist
Guyana Football Federation
07.2019 - 08.2020
- CONCACAF Girls U20 - July, 2019
- CONCACAF Girls U17 - August, 2019 - 2020
Part time Personal Trainer
Topend Gym
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Improved client fitness levels by developing personalized workout plans and monitoring progress.
- Gained experience with part time fitness training of the Guyana Jaguars (Cricket Team).
Education
Bachelor of Science - -Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)
University of Guyana, Turkeyen
Guyana 05.2014 - 05.2018
Masters of Science in Sports Medicine - Physiotherapy - undefined
University of the West Indies - Mona Campus
Current - undefined
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) - undefined
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
01.2018 - undefined
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) - undefined
National Academy of Sports Medicine
01.2019 - undefined
CSEC: 11 subjects including 8 grade ones and 3 grade twos - undefined
Queen's College, Guyana
01.2008 - 05.2013
Certified Kinesio Taping practitioner Lvl 1&2 - undefined
Kinesio Taping Association International (KTAI)
01.2019 - undefined
Certified in Functional Integrated Dry Needling for pain management and functional rehabilitation - undefined
Functional Integrated Dry Needling Institute
01.2019 - undefined
Exercises and Stretches for lower back pain relief - undefined
Certification in McKenzie Method Level One
01.2020 - undefined
Strength and Conditioning Trainer Certification through UKSCA -
Future Pursuits
01.2024 -
Skills
- Pain Management Techniques
- Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Practices
- Manual Therapy and Sports Injury Management
- Player/ Client Exercise Programming and Planning
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Electrotherapy Modalities
- Kinesiology Taping
Attributes
- Adaptability - to changing work environments and situations, whether on - field or clinical.
- Articulation - able to utilize effective communication methods amongst colleagues, athletes and patients.
- Enthusiasm - towards further education and work experience
- Honesty and Reliability - these qualities are maintained through high morals and the ability to execute tasks undertaken.
- Time Management - able to efficiently utilize time through organization and prioritization by allocating tasks and events in To-Do lists, calendars and diaries.
Volunteer Experience
- Physiotherapy Student volunteer at the Guyana Crossfit Games - 2017
- Physiotherapy Student volunteer for the Junior Caribbean Squash tournament - 2017
- Assistant Personal Trainer for the Guyana Cricket Team A to C Division - 2018
- Physiotherapy Student volunteer for the Aliann Pompey Invitational Track & Field meet - 2018
- Volunteer Fitness Test assistant for the Guyana Cricket Team - 2019
- Volunteer Physiotherapist for the Senior Male National Football Team - 2019
Timeline
Masters of Science in Sports Medicine - Physiotherapy - undefined
University of the West Indies - Mona Campus
Current - undefined
Massage Therapist
New Zealand Blackcaps Cricket Team
06.2024 - 06.2024
Rehabilitation Assistant Education Program - Lecturer
Ministry of Health
03.2024 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Trainer Certification through UKSCA -
Future Pursuits
01.2024 -
Physiotherapist
Guyana Cricket Board
03.2023 - 04.2023
Physiotherapist
Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL)
08.2022 - 09.2023
Physiotherapist/ Strength and Conditioning Coach
Guyana Cricket Board
01.2022 - 09.2022
Covid-19 Liaison Officer and Physiotherapist
Guyana Olympic Association
07.2021 - 08.2021
Rehabilitation Department Clinical Supervisor/ Head of Department
Ministry Of Public Health
02.2021 - 02.2022
Physiotherapist
Ministry Of Public Health
09.2020 - 12.2020
Exercises and Stretches for lower back pain relief - undefined
Certification in McKenzie Method Level One
01.2020 - undefined
Physiotherapy Support
Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
09.2019 - 09.2019
Physiotherapist
Guyana Football Federation
07.2019 - 08.2020
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) - undefined
National Academy of Sports Medicine
01.2019 - undefined
Certified Kinesio Taping practitioner Lvl 1&2 - undefined
Kinesio Taping Association International (KTAI)
01.2019 - undefined
Certified in Functional Integrated Dry Needling for pain management and functional rehabilitation - undefined
Functional Integrated Dry Needling Institute
01.2019 - undefined
Physiotherapist
Ministry of Public Health
11.2018 - 10.2022
Part time Personal Trainer
Topend Gym
07.2018 - 03.2019
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) - undefined
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
01.2018 - undefined
Bachelor of Science - -Medical Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy)
University of Guyana, Turkeyen
05.2014 - 05.2018
CSEC: 11 subjects including 8 grade ones and 3 grade twos - undefined
Queen's College, Guyana
01.2008 - 05.2013
Full Time Physiotherapist
Guyana Harpy Eagles
1 2023 - Current
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