PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE:
Full-time private practice of chiropractic since September of 1997 to the present. Chiropractic practice includes the conservative treatment of disorders of the neck and
back, including soft tissue sprains and strains, non-surgical intervertebral disc lesions and nerve root lesions, osteoarthritis of the spine, whiplash associated disorders, fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndromes,
cervicogenic headache and migraine.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Treatment
provided to athletes competing in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic
Games, athletes treated included track & field competitors, members of national soccer and basketball
teams. Treated NFL players while working with
the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars as well
as professional and amateur golfers while working
at the prestigious Sugarloaf TPC golf course.
Introduced advanced in chiropractic and therapy treatments
to the Erie area.
- 2001 Computerized
chiropractic analysis and treatment using the
Pro-Adjuster was introduced to area. The
Pro-Adjuster is a highly effective, painless,
FDA approved alternative to traditional manipulation.
- 2003 Spinal Disc Decompression, the most effective non-surgical treatment for herniated and bulged - boasting an 87% success rate. Spinal disc decompression has cervical and lumbar applications and is highly
effective for spinal stenosis, facet syndromes and chronic headaches.
- 2003 Stabilization training for cervical and
lumbar muscular dysfunction. True stabilization
exercises treat the true, underlying causes of
spinal disc associated pain.
EDUCATION:
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Life University School of Chiropractic,
Marietta, Georgia, 1997
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The
Pennsylvania State University, State College,
Pennsylvania, 1993. Major: Biology
PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS:
Candidate for
Diplomat of American Chiropractic Board of
Rehabilitation, Palmer Chiropractic
College, 2004
Candidate for Diplomat
of American Chiropractic
Board of Orthopedists,
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College/York University
School of Medicine/
National University
of Health Sciences,
1999
Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics
and Rehabilitation,
Parker College of Chiropractic,
1998
Doctor of Chiropractic,
Life University School
of Chiropractic, 1997
Diplomate National
Board of Chiropractic
Examiners, 1997
Physiological Therapy
and Modalities, Brenau
University, 1997
Clinical Competency,
Life University School
of Chiropractic, 1997
X-Ray Theory and Practice,
Life University School
of Chiropractic, 1997
X-Ray Proficiency
in the Field of Spinal
and Skeletal Disorders,
Dr. Russell Erhardt,
D.C., Diplomat of the
American Board of Chiropractic
Roentgenologists, 1995
ACADEMIC
EXPERIENCE:
1998-1999
Life University School
of Chiropractic
Postgraduate Instructor – Spinal
Biomechanics
and Manipulation
1996-1997 Life University
School of Chiropractic
Student Instructor – Spinal
and Extremity Manipulation
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE::
1998-1999 Licensed
Doctor of Chiropractic,
State of South Carolina
License Number 2244
1999 – Present
Licensed Doctor of
Chiropractic, State
of Ohio
License Number 2838
1999 – Present
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania
License Number DC-007449-L
1999 – Present
Licensed to Perform Adjunctive Therapies and
Modalities, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
License Number AJ-007449-L
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES:
2004 Advanced Injury Rehabilitation Protocols,
Rehab Certification of the American Chiropractic
Rehabilitation Board
2004 Advanced Lower Extremity Rehabilitation,
Rehab Certification of the American Chiropractic
Rehabilitation Board
2004 Advanced Upper Extremity Rehabilitation,
Rehab Certification of the American Chiropractic
Rehabilitation Board
2004
Sports – Work Injury Rehabilitation,
Rehab Certification of the American Chiropractic
Rehabilitation Board
2004 Functional Assessment Rehab, Rehab Certification
of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board
2004 Advanced ThoracoLumbar Spine Rehabilitation,
Rehab Certification of the American Chiropractic
Rehabilitation Board
2004 Advanced Cervical Spine Rehabilitation, Rehab
Certification of the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Board
2004 Osteoporosis with John Lockenour, DC, Pennsylvania
Chiropractic Association
2004 Six Steps to Restoring Normal Joint Function
with Evan Mladenoff, DC, DICAK, Pennsylvania Chiropractic
Association
2004
LumboSacral Research & Review with Jay
Triano, DC, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
2004 Utilization of Adjunctive Therapies with
John Lockenour, DC, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
2004 Nutrition with David Seaman, DC, Pennsylvania
Chiropractic Association
2004 Functional Capacity Assessment, B. Timothy
Harcourt, DC, FACO, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
2004 Integrating Botanicals, Nutrition and Protomorphogens
for Optimal Health, Standard Process of Pennsylvania
2003 Evaluation and Treatment of Whiplash Injury,
John Lockenour, DC, Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
2003 Herbal and Nutritional Support for the Chiropractic
Practice, Angela Hywood, Pennsylvania Chiropractic
Association
2003 Purification/Detoxification and Weight Loss,
Standard Process of Pennsylvania
2003
Herbal Training Workshop – Innovative
Herbal Solutions, Angela Hywood, ND, MediHerb
2003
Integrating Botanicals, Nutrition & Glandulars
for Optimal Endocrine Balance, Standard Process
and MediHerb
2002 Effective Herbal and Complimentary Therapies,
Kerry Bone, MediHerb
2002
Herbal Training Workshop – Treating
Sleep Disorders,
Angela Hywood, ND, MediHerb
2001
Headache Management, Documentation & Risk
Management,
National University of Health Sciences
2001 Diagnostic Imaging of Skeletal Disorders,
Western States
Chiropractic College
2000 Clinical Neurology, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College/York University School of Medicine/ National
University of Health Sciences
2000 Clinical Rheumatology, Canadian Memorial
Chiropractic College/York University School of
Medicine/ National University of Health Sciences
1999 Orthopedic Evaluative Procedures, Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College/York University School
of Medicine/ National University of Health Sciences
1999 Physiotherapy for the Orthopedist, Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College/York University School
of Medicine/ National University of Health Sciences
1999 Laboratory Interpretation for the Orthopedist,
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College/York University
School of Medicine/ National University of Health
Sciences
1998 Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics and Rehabilitation,
Life University School of Chiropractic (Instructor)
1997 Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics and Rehabilitation,
Parker Chiropractic College
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Spinal Biomechanics
Sports Injuries
Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Injuries
Industrial Injuries
Spinal Posture Abnormalities
Clinical Nutrition
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE:
1998 Wickiser Clinic of Chiropractic,
Anderson, South Carolina
Associate Doctor of Chiropractic
1999 Willis ChiroMed, Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Associate Doctor of Chiropractic
1999 – 2000
Knox Family Chiropractic, Knox, Pennsylvania
Associate Doctor of Chiropractic
2000 – Present
Chiropractic Solutions, Erie, Pennsylvania
Clinic Director
MEMBERSHIPS:
Board
of Directors - MECA United Cerebral Palsy, Erie,
Pennsylvania
Penn State University Alumni Association, Erie Chapter
Life University School of Chiropractic Alumni Association
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Alumni Association
Ohio State Chiropractic Association
Pennsylvania State Chiropractic Association
American Chiropractic Association
ACA Council of Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics
and Rehabilitation
American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports
Injuries and Physical Fitness
American Chiropractic Association Council on Industrial
Injuries and Ergonomics
American Academy of Spine Physicians
Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
American College of Sports Medicine
Erie Area Safe Kids Coalition
Erie Chamber of Commerce
Young Erie Professionals
Manufacturer’s Association of Northwest Pennsylvania
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