Sports Acupuncture Research Team
Rebecca J. Carsten
Rebecca is an accomplished research and communications professional who excels at turning complex medical insights into clear, actionable strategies that elevate patient care. Her career spans corporate, clinical, and nonprofit settings, giving her a 360‑degree view of how rigorous research translates into real‑world impact.
- Collaborative Leader: Known for building trust quickly with clinicians, patients, and cross‑functional teams through reliability, transparency, and a continuous‑learning mindset.
- Research & Data Excellence: Brings sharp analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail honed in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environments—from managing a colposcopy unit to coordinating multi‑site projects.
- Creative Problem‑Solver: Combines an expressive, inquisitive approach with disciplined project management to keep studies on track and deliver high‑quality outcomes.
- Diverse Skill Set: Draws on experience as a business owner, academic office manager, international student liaison, media specialist, and event planner—versatility that fuels innovative thinking in study design and dissemination.
- Service‑Driven: Passionate about improving lives, she has volunteered with the Red Cross, CASA, FCCAC, CIT, and Emotions Anonymous, strengthening her empathy and advocacy for both adult and pediatric populations.
As Research Director at Anjuna Sports Acupuncture, Rebecca leads the clinic’s medical research program—designing evidence‑based protocols, overseeing data integrity, and translating findings into cutting‑edge therapies that advance sports acupuncture.
Holly J. Jarriel
Holly is a data‑driven strategist who turns complex operational puzzles into smooth, customer‑first experiences. Her path from high‑school English teacher to FinTech trailblazer gives her a rare blend of empathetic communication and rigorous analytics—skills she used to help build Greenlight Financial Technology from inception to market leader.
- Analytical Architect — Combines advanced data modeling with investigative rigor to surface insights that cut costs, reduce fraud, and elevate user trust.
- Product & Platform Guru — Launched, maintained, and iterated a broad suite of financial products while spearheading a critical engineering re‑platform, ensuring scalability and stability.
- Operational Excellence — Founded and led Greenlight’s customer service and fraud‑prevention functions, crafting processes that balanced rapid growth with best‑in‑class quality.
- Adaptable Leader — Thrives in ambiguity, quickly mastering new domains and guiding cross‑functional teams through fast‑moving challenges.
- Customer Champion — Keeps the end user at the center of every decision, translating feedback into features that delight and retain.
As Research Associate at Anjuna Sports Acupuncture, Holly harnesses advanced analytics to streamline research workflows, safeguard data integrity, and transform clinical insights into patient‑centered innovation.