Stephen Canuel DC
490 Centre Lake Drive North East, Suite 100A, Palm Bay, FL, 32907
Phone: 321-499-4608
Fax: 321-499-4607
canuelchiroapts@gmail.com
http://www.westmelbournechiropractor.com
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Melbourne Chiropractic Spine and Injury Center, 1070 South Wickham Road, Melbourne, Florida, 2013 - Present
Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Canuel Chiropractic and Massage, Incorporated, 7331 Office Park Place, Suite 400, Viera, Florida, 2013 - 2009
Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Canuel Chiropractic and Massage, Incorporated, 8255 North Wickham Road,Suite 102, Viera, Florida, 2002 - 2009
Chiropractic Physician, Private Practice, Canuel Chiropractic and Massage, Incorporated, 2104 West New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, Florida, 2002 - 2002
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Florida, License # CH8309, 2001-Present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2001
Internship, Melbourne, Florida, 2000 - 2001
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 2000
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2000
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2001
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Logan University, Chesterfield, Missouri, 1999

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Certification in - Board Certified Neuropathy, American College of Physical Medicine, 2019
Documenting Trauma and Non-Trauma Cases & Triaging Disc Pathology, Triage, care and collaboration for herniated, bulged, protruded, extruded and fragmented spinal discs. Compliant documentation of evaluation and management of new and established patients inclusive of chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, past-family-social histories with case management protocols and the required elements. Clinically coordinating treatment with subjective complaints, clinical findings and diagnosis for each encounter. Cleveland University-Kansas City Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Long Island, NY, 2018
MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. New York Chiropractic Council, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs, School of Medicine and B, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017
Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Long Island, NY, 2017
Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G’s of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Long Island, NY, 2017
MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Long Island, NY, 2017
Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient , Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Long Island, NY, 2017
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Long Island, NY, 2017
Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Long Island, NY, 2017
MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Reconized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
IME & Peer Review Documentation and Rebuttals, Medical-Legal documentation requirements and the utilization evidenced based findings in rebutting third party reporting when clinically indicated. The utilization of state regulations and legislation to ensure compliance in third party reporting reporting. Management of all diagnostic testing and treatment protocols inclusive of functional losses in documentation. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Trauma Based Diagnostics, The utilization and integration of advanced diagnostic modalities of MRI, Bone Scan, EMG-NCV, CAT Scan and x-ray digitizing in diagnosing the trauma based patient. Clinically coordinating the trauma history, the patient's symptomatolgy and clinical examination findings with advanced diagnostic modality findings and co-managing the trauma case with medical specialists. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis, spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine perspective. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Connective Tissue Spinal Disc Permanent Pathology, Primary Spine Care, Herniated, bulged, protruded and extruded discs, etiology and morphology. Age-dating disc pathology inclusive of Modic changes, piezoelectric effect, Wolff’s Law and radicular clinical presentation Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Connective Tissue Pathology and Research, Primary Spine Care, Utilization in spinal models considering the opioid abuse and various spinal models in contemporary health care. Care paths for mechanical spine pain and the evidence for conservative chiropractic care Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Lesions and Spine Care, Primary Spine Care, Mechanoreceptor, proprioceptor, nociceptor innervation and control of the spinal system with central nervous system action and interaction. The integration of the pain processing network and the HPA Axis (hypothalamus, adrenal and pituitary) with the chiropractic spinal adjustment Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Ethics, Documentation and Research, Primary Spine Care, Maintaining ethical Interprofessional relationships based upon an evidenced based practice inclusive of triage, diagnostics and reporting. Creating thorough documentation that reflects your complete findings encompassing descriptive ICD-10 codes and concludes the presence or absence of pathology. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian System,, The Cartesian Coordinate System from the history to the application in the human body. Explanation of the x, y and z axes in both translation and rotations (thetas) and how they are applicable to human biomechanics. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, n, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics, Spinal biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, , To utilize whiplash associated disorders in various vectors of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations, fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequellae to pathobiomechanics from trauma. The utilization of digital motion x-ray in diagnoising normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, , Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis.The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, occular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing and analyzing the cervical spine in neutral, flexion and extension views to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes alteration of motion segment integrity (AMOSI) in both angular and translational movement. Ligament instability/failure/pathology are identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies to analyze pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Digitalizing and analyzing the lumbar spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotatioal analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, , Digitalizing and analyzing the full spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequellae to trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology as sequellae. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotatioal analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2017, Modules 2, Auto Crash Reconstruction and Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment, Accident reconstruction principles, history taking, examination, radiographic and advanced imaging utilization and interpretation, including CT, MRI, scintigraphy, PET, SPECT, and others, electro-diagnostic testing and their applications in whiplash, appropriate diagnosis/impression determination, healing of soft tissue injuries and designing a rational treatment program, including activities of daily living advice, modification and ancillary procedures, injury staging, reporting findings, specific chiropractic manipulative techniques and deep tissue massage protocols, treatment of TMD, determining maximum medical improvement. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Orlando, FL, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, , Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics and spinal biomechanics of the spine. . [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, , The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the lateral horn, periaqueductal gray matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized The by Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post -Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequella from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology. . [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, , MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Principles, Clinical Application and Triage, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Cervical Spine, Integration of cervical orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Lumbar Spine, Integration of lumbar orthopedic testing in the clinical setting to develop a differential diagnosis. Utilizing radiographic and advanced imaging inclusive of MRI and CAT scan findings to verify tissue pathology suspected by orthopedic testing conclusions and developing a treatment plan as sequelae. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, Integration of orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. How to integrate orthopedic testing in the clinical setting utilizing both simple and complex patient scenarios. It includes potential stroke, or vertebrobasilar insufficient patients and understanding the nuances in a clinical evaluation with orthopedic testing as a critical part of the evaluation and screening process. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards],ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion, Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequella to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically. Clinical presentation, advanced diagnostic imaging and electrodiagnostics are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that often occur as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis. PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards', Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Long Island, NY, 2017
Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Brain Vascular Anatomy, The anatomy and physiology of the brain and how blood perfusion effects brain function. A detailed analysis of the blood supply to the brain and the physiology of ischemia. . [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Stroke Anatomy and Physiology: Stroke Types and Blood Flow, , Various types of stroke identifying ischemia, hypoperfusion, infarct and penumbra zones and emboli. Cardiac etiologies and clinical features as precursor to stroke with associated paradoxical emboli and thrombotic etiologies. Historical and co-morbidities that have etiology in stroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,, Buffalo, NY, 2017
Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider, , Stroke type and treatments performed by vascular specialists. The goals of treatment with the physiology of the infarct and penumbra zones and the role of immediate triage in the primary care setting. Detailing the complications of stroke and future care in the chiropractic, primary care or manual medicine clinical setting. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Clinical Evaluation and Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk, The neurological history and examination for identifying stroke risks with a focus on supra and infratentorial regions, upper and lower motor lesions, cranial nerve signs, spinal cord pathology, motor and sensory pathology and gait abnormalities. Examining genetic and family histories along with dissection risk factors. Stroke orthopedic testing and clinical guidelines pertaining to triage for the primary care provider. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, , Buffalo, NY, 2017
Secrets of Scapula Dynamics in Shoulder Conditions, Injuries & Syndromes, Shoulder anatomy dissected into mycological, osteological, neurovascular and arthrodial features. Biomechanics of the normal and injured shoulder related to a subluxation complex. Orthopedic examination/evaluation of the shoulder specifying the joints. Shoulder differential diagnosis such as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Subdeltoid/Subacromial Bursitis, and the Shoulder Pointer. Shoulder technique workshop, case studies and orthoses management. Parker University, FCEA Continuing Education (Kevin Hearon/Mitch Mally, DC – 8 Hours), , Orlando, Florida, 2016
Advanced Hand and Foot Adjusting Techniques , Shoulder anatomy dissected into mycological, osteological, neurovascular and arthrodial features. Biomechanics of the normal and injured shoulder related to a subluxation complex. Orthopedic examination/evaluation of the shoulder specifying the joints. Shoulder differential diagnosis such as Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Subdeltoid/Subacromial Bursitis, and the Shoulder Pointer. Shoulder technique workshop, case studies and orthoses management. National University of Health Sciences Lincoln College of Post Professional, Graduate & Continuing Education (Robert Fennell, D.C.– 12 Hours), , St. Pete Beach, , Florida, 2014
Sports Medicine Program, Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association 4th CE Symposium, (James Stoxen, DC – 4 hours), Ft. Lauderdale, , Florida, 2013
NeuromusculoSkeletal Medicine Program , Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association 4th CE Symposium, (James Lehman, DC, MBA – 5 hours), , Ft. Lauderdale, , Florida, 2013
Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids, Understanding the laws and rules of Florida, along with medical errors and how to prevent from making errors within your practice. Florida Chiropractic Association, , Orlando, Florida, 2012
Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids, Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids Florida Chiropractic Association, Orlando, , Florida, 2011
Impairment Rating, AMA Guides 6th Edition, Coding and Documentation, Texas College of Chiropractic and Florida Chiropractic Association, Kaplan Seminars (Drs. Stanley Kaplan and Ronald Wellikoff),, Orlando, Florida, 2010
Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids, Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids Florida Chiropractic Association, , Orlando, , Florida, 2010
Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids, Understanding the laws and rules of Florida, along with medical errors and how to prevent from making errors within your practice. Florida Chiropractic Association,, Orlando, , Florida, 2009
Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids, Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids Florida Chiropractic Association, , Orlando, , Florida, 2008
Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids, Understanding the laws and rules of Florida, along with medical errors and how to prevent from making errors within your practice. Florida Chiropractic Association, , Orlando, , Florida, 2007
Florida Laws and Rules/ Medical Errors/ Ethics/ Risk Management and Aids, Understanding the laws and rules of Florida, along with medical errors and how to prevent from making errors within your practice. Florida Chiropractic Association, , Orlando, , Florida, 2006
Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology – Module IV, Medical legal Issues, Reporting, record keeping, medical photography, depositions, arbitrations, testifying in court, use of demonstrative evidence, medicolegal rebuttal, Daubert and Frye, no crash-no cash myth, learned treatises and reliable authorities, being a cervical spine trauma specialist, common pitfalls, use of literature searches and bibliographic services. Spine Research Institute of San Diego,, Orlando, Florida, 2002
Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Module III, Narrative report writing, independent medical examination and application of AMA guidelines in personal injury and forensic practice. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, , Orlando, Florida, 2002
Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology – Module II , Auto Crash Reconstruction and Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment, Accident reconstruction principles, history taking, examination, radiographic and advanced imaging utilization and interpretation, including CT, MRI, scintigraphy, PET, SPECT, and others, electro-diagnostic testing and their applications in whiplash, appropriate diagnosis/impression determination, healing of soft tissue injuries and designing a rational treatment program, including activities of daily living advice, modification and ancillary procedures, injury staging, reporting findings, specific chiropractic manipulative techniques and deep tissue massage protocols, treatment of TMD, determining maximum medical improvement. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, , Las Vegas, Nevada, 2002
Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Module I , Advanced Topics, Basic and special concepts of biomechanics, grading systems, injury and impairment scales in motor vehicle collisions, epidemiology of whiplash, brain, neck, TMJ and cervical spine trauma mechanisms, soft tissue injuries, common syndromes and conditions resulting from whiplash, outcome of CAD injury, evaluating and reporting scientific literature. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, , Orlando, Florida, 2002
Florida Workers Compensation Health Care , Providing workers’ comp information, news, facts, and contact information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers. To help find rules, statutes, forms, and professional help relating to workplace injuries and disabilities in the state of Florida. Frawley Health Advocates, , Orlando, Florida, 2002
Impairment Rating – “Using the 5th Edition of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.” , Gregory Priest, D.C., DABCO - 5 Hours, Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine, Impairment Rating, , Melbourne, Florida, 2002
Impairment Rating #1 , Ralph Barrale, D.C., Dean - 12 Hours, Logan College of Chiropractic - Post Graduate Department, , Orlando, Florida, 2002
Impairment Rating #2 , Ralph Barrale, D.C., Dean - 12 Hours, Logan College of Chiropractic - Post Graduate Department, , Orlando, , Florida, 2002
Impairment Rating #3, Ralph Barrale, D.C., Dean - 12 Hours - Logan College of Chiropractic - Post Graduate Department, June 2002; , Orlando, , Florida, 2002
Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Parker College of Chiropractic, Florida Chiropractic Association, , Jacsonville, Florida, 2002
Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Parker College of Chiropractic, Florida Chiropractic Association, , Orlando, , Florida, 2001

SELECTED TEACHING/INSTRUCTING/LECTURING/CONSULTING

Lecturer, Chiropractic and Massage, Space Coast Massage Institute,, Melbourne, Florida, 2013- Present
Lecturer, Ergonomics: Prevention of Foot, Wrist and Spine Injuries, Brevard County Schoolboard, Satellite Beach, Florida, 2013-
Lecturer, How to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace, Brevard County Schoolboard, Satellite Beach, Florida, 2010- 2010

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

Trauma Qualified Chiropractor, Trauma Team Member, 2018 - Present
Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2017 - Present
Brevard County Chiropractic Society, Member, 2002 - Present
Chiropractic Hand and Foot Clinics of America, Fellowship Associate, 2013 - 2015
Florida Chiropractic Association, Member, 2000 - 2012
Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne, Business Member, 2010 - 2011
American Chiropractic Association, Member, 2001 - 2004
Chamber of Commerce, Melbourne, Business Member, 2002 - 2003

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS

Golden Key National Honor Society,

SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE

Health and Ergonomics Workshops & Screenings, Local Community Volunteer, Melbourne, Florida, 2009 - 2013
James McGriff Football Camp (With Former NFL Player: Detroit Lions/ Mr. Joe Cohen), Medical Volunteer, Melbourne, Florida, 2011 - 2012
Foundation for Wellness Professionals, Local Community Volunteer, Melbourne, Florida, 2009 - 2010
Red Badge Volunteer Program, Logan University, Local Volunteer, St. Louis, Missouri, 1997 - 2001