LaChane’ Ballard

3871 Villa Montee Dr. SE

Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
(616)264-8717
lachanel@yahoo.com

Education

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI Anticipated date of graduation: May 2025
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI Graduation date: December 2020

Bachelor of Exercise Science clinical (pre-physical therapy)

Related Coursework: Kinesiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Cardiac Rehab for Exercise Physiology, Exercise Special
Population, Motor Skill Development, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning Athletic Performance

Professional Knowledge and Skills

• CPR/AED certified
• Check Vitals
• Formulate program designs for (agility & speed, resistance training, endurance, plyometric training)
• Administer Submaximal and Maximal VO2 Max tests
• Direct 1 RM, Wingate and other anaerobic power and strength tests
• Knowledge applying 12 lead electrodes for EKG readings and reading EKG’s
• Experience with operating a Tollos Harness System, Zero-Gravity gait training device, Indego (Assisted walking device),
and the Alter-G treadmill
• Serial Casting

Fieldwork Experience

Mary Free Bed Outpatient Clinic, Grand Rapids, MI August 2019- December 2019

• Observed the physical therapists evaluate patients to identify root cause of problems and provide exercise programs to
patients
• Helped patients with specific exercises
• Observed the physical therapists demonstrate stretches specific to the patients and their needs
• Learned how to make hot packs and ice packs and correctly place them on patients to aid in pain management
• Assisted with general maintenance and upkeep in the clinic.

Clinical Education Experience

Athletico Physical Therapy, Grand Rapids, MI May 2023-June 2023

• Preformed patient examination/evaluations

• Directed interventions/treatment
• Provided patient education in regard to HEP’s, pain, intervention instruction, anatomy, and posture
• Documented patients’ treatment sessions (evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharges)
• Attended weekly staff meetings and in-services
• Observed my CI evaluate and treat pelvic floor therapy and administer biofeedback along with other conditions

Undergraduate Research Experience

Grand Valley State University Faculty Research February 2020

Research: Limb and Core Muscle Activation Following a Two-Week Instability Training Program
• Participated in Dr. Steve Glass, Professor of Exercise Science, Department of Movement Science research study as a
subject.
Graduate Research Experience

Central State University Faculty Research February 2023-Present

Research: Parkinson’s Disease Health Marker Report Card Program Study
• Completed testing, retesting and follow-up support for participants, supervised by Dr. Jamie Haines, PT, DScPT.

Leadership/ Volunteer Experience

Personal Volunteering December 2016

• Adopted a family for Christmas whose house burned down a few days before the holiday.

Emerald Meadows December 2017

• Volunteered at an assisted living foundation. Engaged in playing games and communicating with the residents
• Helped assist with meal prep and distribution to residents

Kid’s Food Basket April 2018

• Packed meals for elementary school children throughout greater Grand Rapids

New Physical Therapy Product Review July 2022

• Trialed the physio-board presented and provided feedback on the product

Michigan Parkinson Foundation Facilitator Summit August 2022

Michigan Parkinson Foundation Fundraiser Walk (I gave my sole for Parkinson’s) September 2022

• Donated to the foundation and participated in the walk

Hands for Health Volunteering September2022, November 2022, April 2023

• Observed the student physical therapists administer care within the CMU pro bono clinic

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group October 2022, March 2023, April 2023

• Helped with set up and with performing a modified version of power poses/exercises

MOVE October 2022 – April 2023

• Assisted the second year SPTs with walking their patients through exercise stations and provided motivation

Professional Experience

Material Handler, FedEx Express April 2015–December 2020

A few requirements for this job were as follows:

• Operate aircraft machines

• Organize mail
• Load and offload planes and trucks
• Work as a team
• Assist in instructing my coworkers on what needs to be accomplished

Rehab Technician, Mary Free Bed December 2020–Present

A few requirements for this job are as follows:

• Provide patient care as requested by therapist (help guard, transfer, and apply therapeutic modalities)
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace along with maintaining inventory
• Orientate and supervise volunteers
• Operate and assist with equipment set-up and usage such as the Tollos Harness System, Zero-G, Indego, Locomat, and
the Alter-G
• Assist therapists with serial casting for idiopathic toe walkers
LaChane’ Ballard
3871 Villa Montee Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI, 49512
(616)264-8717

lachanel@yahoo.com

References

Mary Free Bed Manager/ Physical Therapist

Preferred Name: Chris Bajema

Email: Christopher.Bajema@maryfreebed.com

FedEx Express Manager

Preferred Name: Gene Ducharme

Phone Number: (616) 813-9780

Fieldwork Supervisor/ Physical Therapist, DPT

Preferred Name: Kevin Churchill

Email: Kevin.Churchill@maryfreebed.com

Office Phone Number: (616) 363-7879