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Calista Maillard

Summary

I am a highly capable Allied Health Professional dedicated to patient well-being and health through the practice of Osteopathy.


I hold a Master’s in Osteopathy, along with diplomas in Naturopathy and Functional Kinesiology, and I have a strong foundation in Nutrition and Paediatrics.


Currently training at the renowned Osteopathic Center for Children.


Talk and presentation at the Chronic and Persistent Pain Department at Chase Farm Hospital on the use of dance practices to treat chronic pain in August 2024.


Former world-class professional ballet dancer training and performing with eight of the most prestigious ballet companies including the San Francisco Ballet and the Bolshoi Ballet.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

HVH Arts

Charity
London
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Instructed students aged 5 to 18 in diverse dance styles through free after-school classes focused on various arts and media subjects
  • Introduced and explored multiple dance forms, fostering a comprehensive understanding of movement and creativity
  • Created and choreographed engaging dance routines for student performances, enhancing confidence and teamwork among participants

Professional ballet experiences

Ballet Companies
07.2012 - 07.2017
  • San Francisco ballet
  • Boston Ballet
  • Joffrey Ballet
  • LA dance project/ Colburn
  • Bolshoi Ballet
  • Ellison Ballet
  • Royal Ballet

Colburn Dance Academy Trainee

Colburn
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with world-renowned dancers including Benjamin Millepied, Jennifer Ringer, Wendy Whelan, Zippora Karz, and Charlie Hodges, enriching performance quality through shared expertise and mentorship
  • Selected as one of twelve classical ballet dancers from around the world to participate in exclusive training programs and performances, showcasing exceptional talent and commitment to the art form
  • Worked alongside sports psychologists to learn and implement mindfulness and visualization techniques, enhancing mental preparedness and focus during performances
  • Engaged in breathwork training to reduce anxiety and pain, and improve physical performance
  • Partnered with Feldenkrais and performing arts movement practitioners to integrate movement therapy techniques, promoting body awareness and injury prevention

L.A. Performing arts -Colburn school

Charity
Los Angeles
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Taught underprivileged schools in the Los Angeles area about the performing arts
  • Reached over 2,000 students
  • Played a key role in securing funding to enhance arts education in schools, ensuring greater access to performing arts opportunities for disadvantaged students
  • Introduced the students to dance, music, and acting



San Fanscisco Ballet trainee

San Francisco Ballet
San Francisco
09.2011 - 08.2015
  • Performed in multiple productions, showcasing versatility in both classical and contemporary ballet works
  • Engaged in rigorous training six days a week, maintaining peak performance levels while balancing performance schedules
  • Collaborated with various health professionals to implement injury prevention techniques, enhancing overall dancer wellness
  • Developed and executed strength exercises for rehabilitation and injury management, contributing to personal and team health initiatives
  • Participated in weekly floor barre and pilates sessions, deepening my knowledge of rehabilitation training and complementary fitness practices

Education

M.Ost Osteopathy -

British College of Osteopathic Medicine
London
08/2020 - 06/2024

Diploma in Naturopathy -

British College of Osteopathic Medicine
London
08/2020 - 07/2024

Diploma in Functional Kinesiology -

College of Naturopathic Medicine
London
12/2018 - 08/2019

Skills

  • Advanced anatomical knowledge
  • Clinical and diagnostic reasoning
  • Craniosacral osteopathy techniques
  • Patient education and communication
  • Acute and chronic pain management
  • Paediatrics
  • Empathetic listener
  • Patient-centred care
  • Psychosocial risk management

Certification

K-Tape CPD with OMT training


First Aid with Daisy Health


Craniosacral therapy foundation course with Osteopathic Center for Children

Timeline

HVH Arts

Charity
06.2018 - 08.2018

L.A. Performing arts -Colburn school

Charity
03.2016 - 08.2016

Colburn Dance Academy Trainee

Colburn
09.2015 - 06.2017

Professional ballet experiences

Ballet Companies
07.2012 - 07.2017

San Fanscisco Ballet trainee

San Francisco Ballet
09.2011 - 08.2015

M.Ost Osteopathy -

British College of Osteopathic Medicine
08/2020 - 06/2024

Diploma in Naturopathy -

British College of Osteopathic Medicine
08/2020 - 07/2024

Diploma in Functional Kinesiology -

College of Naturopathic Medicine
12/2018 - 08/2019

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