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Lauren Sininger
Background
Lauren Santell

Hometown: Los Angeles/Orange County, CA

Education: Biological Sciences Major, University of CA, Irvine, 2005

Professional Associations/Memberships:

UAAO, AOA, SOMA, Sigma Sigma Phi

Previous Professional Experience:
  1. Student Researcher, UCI 2001-2002
  2. Lab Technician, UCLA 2003, 2005-2007
  3. Learning and Academic Resources Center Biochemistry tutor 2003-2004
  4. Genetic Counseling Student Assistant 2004-2005

Current traditional Western medicine is sorely lacking the holistic, empowering form of healing that OMT provides. Dysfunctions within the musculoskeletal system must be respected, identified and treated if true health is to be achieved. Over the past few years, my eyes have been opened to the inherent power of the body to heal itself if it is free to do so. OMT allows the body to achieve its fullest expression of health, and thus allow patients to achieve their highest potential.

The fellowship offers an amazing opportunity to teach, unlimited access to OMT professionals and colleagues that encourage you to be your best. The fellowship also provides the unique opportunity to develop your personal style of OMT.

I am keeping an open mind, but interested in both Family Practice and NMM/OMM after graduation, at this point.

Fellowship Activities

COMP-squared co-coordinator- COMP-squared gives students the opportunity to increase their understanding of OMT through didactic and clinical experiences. Other potential projects include a study on the effects of OMT on Otitis Media, and developing technique manuals for students to use during their clinical training years.

Published Material
  1. Webber DS, Korsak RA, Sininger LK, Sampogna SL and Edmond J. Mild Carbon Monoxide exposure impairs the developing auditory system of the rat. J Neurosci Res, 74: 655-65, 2003
  2. Lee H, Sininger L, Jen JC, Cha YH, Baloh RW, Nelson SF. Association of progesterone receptor with migraine-associated vertigo. Neurogenetics. 2007 Aug;8(3):195-200. Epub 2007 Jul 3.

Hobbies

Yoga, baking (currently pursuing the ultimate vegan red velvet cupcake recipe), cooking, reading, spending time with my two favorite young men (my husband and Golden Retriever.)
Last Updated:09/11/2009