UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, Louisiana
- Pre-Chiropractic (Zoology Major)
- Fall 1977 - 1980 Maintained Dean's List
Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, Missouri
- Bachelor of Science, August 1982 Maintained Dean's List
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, Missouri
- Doctor of Chiropractic 1984
·Graduated in upper 15 percentile of class
Appointed to Fellowship of Academy Clinical Specialist
(Membership limited to 15% of class based on Academic and Clinical Department Standing)
Lindell Hospital Internship, St. Louis, Missouri
Completed Modular Rotation
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Facility
- Postoperative Unit
Residency:
- Dale C. Montgomery Health Care Facility, St. Louis, Missouri
POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION
American Chiropractic Association
Post-Graduate Radiology Studies 150 Class hours, St. Louis, Missouri
1985 L. John Faye, D.C.
Motion Palpation Institute
1986 Kim Christenson, D.C.
“Sports Injuries and Spinal Bio-Mechanics”
J. David Cassidy, D.C., B.Sc., F.C.C.S.
“Review Current Research Data Spinal Rehabilitation of Injuries to the Lumbar Spine”
1986-88 Diplomate Program in Internal Diagnosis and Preventive Medicine
300 hours in Physical Examination, Blood Interpretation, Neuromuscular
Diagnosis of Acute and Chronic Disease Processes, Pulmonary Function
and Urine Evaluation. , Cardiovascular Arteriovascular Disease Evaluation,
EKG, Ecological and Allergic Diseases Evaluation, and Neoplastic Diseases and
Nutritional Counseling
1987 Certified Pulmonary Function Technician
Henry Glidmeyer, Tulane University
New Orleans, Louisiana
1989 Pettibon Bio-Mechanics Institute
“Spinal Bio-Physics, 90 Class hours”
1989 Terry Yochum, D.C., D.A.C.B.R.
Adjunct Professor Radiology, L.A. College Chiropractic
Neil Baum, M.D.
Urologist
Warren T. Jahn, D.C., D.A.C.B.O.
Post-Graduate Faculty, National College Chiropractic
1990 Charles Herring, D.C.
“The Herring Cervical Motion Unit: A New Concept in Motion Therapy”
Stephen M. Foreman, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. and Darryl D. Curl, D.D.S., D.C.
“Whiplash Injuries: Biomechanics of Injury and Patient Examination“
1991 Serge Gracovetsky, PhD.
“Non-Invasive Assessment of Spinal Function”
Louis Sportelli, D.C.
“Documentation: The Key to a More Efficient and Productive Professional Practice“
1992 Patrick Venditti, D.C.
“Working With Industry“
1993 Thomas R. Daly, J.D.
“OSHA Regulations“
Richard E. Garde, D.C.
“Biomechanics of the Central Nervous System“
Ian A. Grassam, D.C.
“Chiropractic Philosophy”
1994 David Chapman-Smith, LL.B. (Hon) F.I.C.C. (Hon)
“Developments in Research and Developments in the Law“ and Clinical Guidelines
1994 Pran Manga, Ph.D.
“Inter-professional Relationships, Impact of the Manga Report and The Future of the Chiropractic Profession“
1995 Brad Hayes, D.C.
“Utilization Review of Chiropractic Claims“
1996 Robert P. Sherman, J.D.
“Developing Malpractice Strategies“
1996 Robert P. Sherman, J.D.
“Effective Strategies in Risk Management“
1996 Scott Cramer, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. and Lester Cramer, M.D.
“Beyond Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Other Tunnels You Need to Know“
David Seaman, D.C.
“Nutritional Biochemistry“
1997 Russell Leonard
“Chiropractic Manipulative Treatment Codes“
1997 March 15-16 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and David Dickey, M.S., D.C.
“Laboratory Evaluation”
1997 April 12-13 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Scott Banks, D.C., F.I.C.C.
“Scoliosis and Spinal Curvatures”
1997 June 7-8 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Jim Lehman, D.C.
“Lumbar Anomalies and Degeneration“
1997 July 19-20 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Jim Lehman, D.C.
“Lumbar and Pelvic Strain, Sprain and Complications“
1997 September 13-14 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Jim Lehman, D.C.
“Biomechanics of the Spine and C.M.T.“
1997 October 11-12 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Jim Lehman, D.C.
“Physical Modalities“
1997 November 1-2 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Jim Lehman, D.C.
“Rehabilitation and Exercise”
1998 January 24-25 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Richard Ackerman, D.C.
“Impairment Ratings”
1998 June 27-28 Orthopedics D.A.B.C.O. and Timothy Ray, D.C.
“ Immobilization”
1999 October 1-3 John K. Hyland, D.C., D.A.B.C.R., D.A.B.C.O.
“Rehabilitation of Acute and Chronic Conditions”
2000 July 29-30 Malik Slosberg, D.C.
“Validating Chiropractic in Literature”
- July 19-22
Symposium 2001: “The Primary Care Chiropractic Physician-Clinical Skills
Development” DABCI continuing education
2001 October 12-13 Daniel P. Dock, D.C.
“Injuries Sustained in Low Impact Collisions”
2002 June 15 “HIPPA Privacy Law Compliance”
2002 July 18-21
Symposium 2002: “The Primary Care Chiropractic Physician Symposium”
DABCI continuing education
2003 September 12-14 Leander Eckard, D.C. and John Brimhall, D.C.
2004 July 8-11
Symposium 2004: “Primary Care for Chiropractic Physician- Clinical Skills
Development” DABCI continuing education
- December 17-18 Anthony Hamm, D.C.
“Coding and Documentation from A to Z”
2006 Brad Hayes, D.C.
“Risk Management: Documentation, Coding and Compliance Issues”
2006 Jack Kessinger, D.C., N.D., D.A.C.B.I.
“Blood Interpretation” Workshop, DABCI continuing education
- July 20-22
Symposium 2007
Datis Kharrazian, DC, MS, FAACP,DACBN, DABAK, CNS,CCN,CSCS,CCSP
Advanced Immunology &Endocrinology
Dr Kellerman, M.D.
Neurotransmitters
Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MT
Evaluating Immunity
N. Rowan Richards, D.C., D.A.B.C.I., F.I.A.C.A., F.I.C.C.
The Missing Half of the Viscerosomatic Reflex
Gary Gordon, MD
The 2 faces of Vitamin C
Russell Jaffe, MD, Ph.D.
Inflammation and Pain : Surprising Good News
2007 November 03-04
Datis Kharrazian, DC, MS, FAACP, DACBN, DABAK, CNS,CCN,CSCS,CCSP
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis
- June 28-29, 2008
Datis Kharrazian, DC, MS, FAACP,DACBN, DABAK, CNS,CCN,CSCS,CCSP
Functional Endocrinology
2009 December 05-06
Brad Hayes, D.C.
Rehabilitation: Protocols for Performance & Payment
2010 February 13-14
Malignant Diseases, Aids and their Management and Treatment
Wayne Sodano, D.C., D.A.B.C.I.
2010 August 14
Reimbursement Issues for the Chiropractic Office
Harold Ehrenberg, D.C., Charles Herring, D.C., and Patrick Clawson, D.C.
2011 January 19-21
Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Southern California University of Health Sciences
2011 July 15-17
2011 D.A.B.C.I. Symposium, Caring for the Female Patient
Northwestern Health Sciences University
2012 November 10
Risk Management for the Chiropractic Office
2012 December 15-16
The Big Easy of Documentation, Coding, and Compliance
2014 May16-18
Better Together Symposium DABCI-DABCN Denver, CO.
2015 June 27-28
Medical Examiners Training N.R.C.M.E
INVITED INSTRUCTIONAL POSITIONS
1994 Chiropractic Association of Louisiana, Continuing Education Instructor
“Rapid Assessment of the Upper Spine, Lower Spine and Extremities“
1995 American Association for Medical Transcription, Medical Center of Baton Rouge
“Terminology Relevant to the Practice of Chiropractic”
1997 Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, MO., Post-graduate faculty for
Diplomate American Board of Chiropractic Internist
1997 Arthritis Foundation of Greater Baton Rouge Support Group
Rehabilitation Hospital of Baton Rouge
“Understanding Connective Tissue Disorders“
1997 Chiropractic Association of Louisiana
“Claims, Utilization and Prior Authorization for Medicaid”
1997 University of New Orleans Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
ENCE- 3386Principles of Transportation and Highway Engineering
Course presentation “Low Speed Rear End Collision”
Implications in Traffic safety and design
Guest Lecturer for: Judy Perkins, Ph.D.
1998 National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL. Post-graduate faculty for
Diplomate American Board of Chiropractic Internist
1998 Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Physicians Continuing Medical Education Series
Course presentation “Chiropractic Integration for Low Back and Neck Pain“
1998 University of New Orleans Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
ENCE-3386 Principles of Transportation and Highway Engineering Course
presentation “Human Kinetics and Biomechanics of Injury“
Guest Lecturer for: Judy Perkins, Ph.D.
1999 “Chiropractic Radiographic Assistance Technologist” course taught for the
Chiropractic Association of Louisiana for state certification
2000 Ochsner Clinic of Baton Rouge Physicians Continuing Medical Education Series
Course presentation “Chiropractic Care for Cervical Degenerative Joint
Disease and Occipital Headaches”