Ana Karim

Experience

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  UNC Hospitals

  Oct 1995 - Aug 1997

  Physical Therapist

  Evaluated, educated, and treated clients. Rotations included outpatient neuro and ortho clinic, acute med-surg, cardiovascular/pulmonary, inpatient rehabilitation, and inpatient orthopedics. Served on Ergonomic Task Group and supervised PT students, PT Assistants, and PT techs.

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  Total Rehabilitation, Inc.

  Sept 1997 - Jun 1998

  Home Health Physical Therapist

  Delivered patient care-primarily rural, adult and geriatric population with orthopedic, neurologic, or cardiopulmonary diagnoses. Offered client and family education, home safety evaluations, consultation at team conferences, PTA supervision, and staff education.

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  Chapel Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

  Sept 1997 - Jun 1998

  Physical Therapist

  Evaluated and treated clients at a sub-acute/long-term care setting

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  Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Center

  Jul 1999 - Dec 2006

  Physical Therapist

  Evaluated, treated, educated, and advocated for clients in a variety of settings including acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, outpatient neurology, aquatic, and sub-acute care.

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  Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond

  Sept 2000 - May 2001

  Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Spirituality

  Assisted professor in the execution of course objectives by facilitating discussion, leading small group interaction, and incorporating art as a medium through which spirituality can be expressed and explored. Evaluated student assignments.

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  SynerGeo, Inc

  Sept 2002 - Sept 2003

  Program Coordinator, Faith in Action of Greater Richmond

  Program Coordinator, Faith in Action of Greater Richmond September 2002-September 2003 Initiated and directed an elderly visitation program sponsored by a faith-based, non-profit agency. Responsibilities included program development, case management, volunteer recruitment and training, grant management, and program evaluation.

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  Baptist Theological Seminary of Richmond

  Jul 2003 - Sept 2004

  Travel Seminar Coordinator

  Organized and coordinated international travel seminars for graduate students. Sites included Costa Rica, Cuba, and Italy. Designed and executed curriculum for orientation, classes, and actual field experience. Seminar objectives emphasized exposure to religious, political, and economic realities of host countries. Managed budget. Evaluated student assignments.

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  Richmond Mennonite Fellowship

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2006

  Pastor

  Served a social justice-oriented congregation, planning and leading worship services, providing pastoral care, and affording spiritual formation and educational opportunities for attendees. Facilitated dialogue and collaboration with a variety of peace and interfaith organizations.

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Adjunct Professor, School of World Studies

  Developed a phenomenological course of study for Introduction to Religious Studies, exposing students to the world’s religious traditions. Instructed, facilitated discussion, evaluated undergraduate students. Designed and maintained online coursework and PowerPoint presentations.

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  Georgetown University Hospital

  Feb 2007 - Dec 2009

  Physical Therapist

  Evaluated, treated, educated, and advocated for clients in acute care setting.

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  American University

  Jan 2008 - May 2008

  Study Abroad Coordinator for Havana Cuba Enclave

  Served as the primary administrative liaison between American University and the University of Havana. Planned and executed student orientation, educational excursions, and evaluation sessions. Managed program budget, administered all program payments, and maintained financial records. Resided with students, offered counseling, coursework guidance, and facilitating use of social services in Havana.

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  Inter-American Dialogue

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Intern, Caribbean Region

  Performed research and writing on current issues affecting U.S.-Latin American relations with primary focus on the Diasporas’ of Haiti and Cuba influence U.S. domestic and foreign policies. Other duties involved writing event summaries, attending relevant meetings, and networking with government and non-government institutions.

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  Alliance of Baptists

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2012

  Project Coordinator, Summer Communities of Service

  Partnered with United Church of Christ in placement of student volunteers in settings where the intersection between faith communities and service/justice in local communities fostered leadership development, advocacy/social justice awareness, and discernment of vocation. Co- developed program, performed interviews, organized and executed orientation and debriefing gatherings.

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  Atrium Health

  Feb 2010 - Dec 2018

  Women's Health Physical Therapist

  Specialized in Women’s Health/Pelvic PT, delivering and advocating for holistic, multidisciplinary care across age and diagnosis spectrum. Serving as team leader for Atrium Health Pelvic PT Team. Utilizing a variety of modalities including manual therapy, biofeedback, progressive exercise program, client and family education, and community seminars. Outpatient experience has also included working with clients with neurological and/or orthopedic conditions including Parkinson’s, stroke, brain injury, and post-surgical recovery. Show less

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  RoperPT

  May 2015 - Dec 2017

  Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

  Facilitated group yoga classes utilizing Medical Therapeutic Yoga, a form of integrated, functional medicine delivered by experienced, licensed medical professional. Trained and certified with the Professional Yoga Therapy Institute. Conducted seminars on pelvic health.

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  Queen City Pelvic PT

  Aug 2019 - now

  Business Owner