SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Doctor of Chiropractic, Owner, Mira Mesa Chiropractic Spine & Injury Clinic, San Diego, California. 2012-Present.

Doctor of Chiropractic, Independent Contractor, Resendez Chiropractic, Chula Vista, California. 2011-2012.

Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapist, White Memorial Hospital, Los Angeles, California. 2008-2011.

Intensive Care Unit (Adult), Respiratory Therapist, HOAG Hospital, Newport Beach, California. 2003-2007.

Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapist, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia. 2001-2003.

Emergency Room, Respiratory Therapist. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, Virginia. 1998-2001.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapist. National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. 1996-1998.

Medic with Specialty in Respiratory Therapy. United States Navy. 1992-1998.

Medic with the Marines. United States Navy. Camp Pendleton, California. 1994-1995.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of California, License # DC31965, 2011-Present.

Juris Doctor, Western Sierra School of Law. 2015 – 2019 (expected graduation date).

Doctorate of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2007.

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 2010

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2010

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2010

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 2010

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 2010

Respiratory Therapist, Licensed in the State of California. License # 23240. 2003-2007.

Respiratory Therapist, Licensed in the State of Virginia. 1996-2003.

Paramedic. Licensed in the State of Washington. 1997-1998.

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Spinal Injury Seminar- Medical-Legal Documentation. The clinical and legal approach to properly documenting a personal injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident. This seminar explains the Science of the Spine, Biomechanics in motor vehicle accidents, Motions in Limine, Debunking normal defenses, Defeating defense experts in deposition.   Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). 2017.

MRI / Magnetic Resonance Imaging Interpretation. Review of common MRI findings that are often seen in Chiropractic patients. Emphasis on interpretation of signs, differential diagnosis, and case management implications. Presented by James Carter, DC, DACBR. Back to Chiropractic Seminar, California. 2017.

Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) American Medical Association (AMA) Impairment Ratings for Chiropractors. Understanding of how to apply the state-mandated impairment ratings to obtain the WPI (Whole Person Impairment) using the AMA Guide 5th. Understanding when to utilize the DRE (Diagnosis Related Estimate) versus the ROM (Range of Motion) impairment ratings, and how to use the Combined Values Chart relative to different body regions and impairments. Presented by Glen Crafts, DC, QME. Back to Chiropractic Seminar, California 2017.

Personal Injury Narrative Report. Understanding on how to present a complete personal injury narrative report while complying with the State of California Chiropractic Act. Understanding of biomechanics in motor vehicle accidents, causation, bodily injuries, and persistent functional loss. Explanation of minimum competence, negligence, and insurance fraud. Presented by David Hofheimer, DC, Esq. Back to Chiropractic Seminar. 2016.

Active Release Technique. Upper Extremity. In-depth review of the upper extremity musculoskeletal and peripheral nerves anatomy. Understanding of the biomechanical principles and pathology associated with nerve entrapment and repetitive strain injury (RSI), and it’s treatment using 106 protocols for specific anatomy. Presented by Dr. Michael Leahy, DC. San Francisco, 2006.

Active Release Technique. Lower Extremity. In-depth review of the lower extremity musculoskeletal and peripheral nerves anatomy. Understanding of the biomechanical principles and pathology associated with nerve entrapment and repetitive strain injury (RSI), and it’s treatment using 96 protocols for specific anatomy. Presented by Dr. Michael Leahy, DC. San Francisco, 2007.

Active Release Technique. Spine. In-depth review of the upper extremity musculoskeletal, spinal nerves, and peripheral nerves anatomy. Understanding of the biomechanical principles and pathology associated with nerve, fascia tendons, ligaments, and nerves, and it’s treatment using 82 protocols for specific anatomy. Presented by Dr. Michael Leahy, DC. San Francisco, 2008.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support. (ACLS) Clinical algorithms used for the treatment of life threatening cardiovascular condition. American Heart Association. 1998. 2001.

Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS). Evidence-based approach and clinical algorithms for the care and resuscitation of newborn. American Academy of Pediatrics. 1996. 2003.

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

American Chiropractic Association. 2017 – present.

California Orthopaedic Association. 2017 – present.

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. 2016 – present.

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. 2016 – present.

United States Navy veteran.