Marsha Miller DC
606 W Moore Avenue (Hwy 80) (Next to Taco Bell), Terrell, TX, 75160
Phone: 972-563-7246
drmarshamiller@yahoo.com

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

 

Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Terrell Chiropractic Spine & Injury Clinic, Terrell, TX, 2014-present

 

Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Terrell Town Doctors, Terrell, TX, 2004-2014

 

Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Buckner Back & Neck Clinic, Dallas, TX, 1991-Present

 

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

 

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Texas, License #5870, 1991-Present

 

Doctorate of Chiropractic, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1991

 

Internship, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1991

 

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1991

 

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1991

 

National Boards of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1990

 

Undergraduate Studies in Organic Chemistry and Concepts Physics, Mountain View Junior College, Dallas, TX, 1987

 

Undergraduate Studies in Business, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, 1977-1978

 

Associate of Applied Science Degree, North Richland Hills Junior College, North Richland Hills, TX, 1977

 

Undergraduate Studies in Dental Hygiene, Biology, General Chemistry, Pathology, Bacteriology, Physiology, Public Health and Hygiene, North Richland Hills Junior College, North Richland Hills, TX, 1975-1977

 

CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Re-Certification Animal Chiropractic, Animal Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Bluejacket, OK, 2019 - 2020

 

Re-Certification Animal Chiropractic, Animal Veterinary Chiropractic Association, Bluejacket, OK, 2016 - 2019

 

Re- Certification to Perform Designated Doctor Examinations, Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, TX, 2016 - 2018

 

Re- Certification to Perform Designated Doctor Examinations, Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, TX, 2015

 

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, Washington, DC, 2015

 

Certification to Perform Designated Doctor Examinations, Texas Department of Insurance, Austin, TX, 2014

 

Certified in Animal Chiropractic, Parker Chiropractic College, Blue Jacket, OK, 2010

 

Certification in Maximum Medical Improvement and Impairment Ratings, Texas Workers Compensation, Houston, TX, 2007, Dallas, TX, 2003

 

Certification in Texas Impairment Rating Skills, Whole Person Institute, San Antonio, TX, 2003

 

Rehab Certification, Understanding how to rehabilitate work related and repetitive injuries. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1998

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, Report writing for legal cases, the 4 corners of a narrative and documenting damages with understanding defense medical documentation and consistent reporting of bodily injuries. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Legal Testimony, Part 2, Understanding report writing and the types of medical reports required for court inclusive of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with requirements of reporting causality and permanency. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony, Organizing your documentation and understanindg all collaborative documentation and how it fits into your diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan, Understanding the nuances of the functional losses of your patients related to their bodily injuries, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 2, Utilizing demonstrative documentation in direct examination and communicating the results of your care concurrently with the written documentation and reporting an accurate diagnosis for all images. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 3, The evaluation, interpretation and reporting of collaborative medical specialists results and concluding an accurate diagnosis inclusive of all findings and reviewing all images to ensure an accurate diagnosis. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Direct Testimony Part 4, Determininig and documenting disabilities and impairments inclusive of loss of enjoyment of life and duties under duress and the evaluation and validation of pain and suffering. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Documentation and Cross Examination Testimony, Reporting your documentation factually and staying within the 4 corners of your medical report and scope of practice inclusive of understanding how your credentials allow you to report your documentation. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, A Documentation Relationship Between the Doctor and Lawyer, The level of organization required in a medical-legal case that accurately reflects the bodily injuries of your patients and the time constraints in rendering an accurate report. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal Case, Reviewing the facts of the case inclusive of your documentation, the defense medical examiner, medical specialists and the attorney to ensure accurate and consistent reporting. Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020 

Medical-Legal Ethical Relationships, Report Writing and Preparing for a Legal Case, Creating demonstrative evidence, visuals of your patient's bodily injuries inclusive of x-rays, MRI's, CAT Scans and electrodiagnostic findings, the spinal biomechanics of herniated disc with ipsilateral findings and contralateral symptomatology.  Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2020

National Registry Physician Training for the U.S. Department of Transportation, The understanding of the National Registry Regulations, examination forms, medical examiner tools, Texas Intrastate and Interstate Medical Regulations, state school bus driver medical exams, determination if a driver is qualified to drive, diabetes types I and II, ALC Testing, glucose monitoring records, insulin monitoring, medications and affects of combined drug interactions, bipolar disorder medication, seizures, cardiovascular tests, alcohol and drug abuse, sleep apnea, vision screening tests, hearing screening tests, hypertension rules and medical decision making for the medical examiner. Team CME, University of Western States, Portland, OR, 2020

Patient Intake, History and Physical Examination, Determining the etiology of the patient's complaints in a traumatic or non-traumatic scenario. Analyzing the patient's past history and review of systems along with the performance of a complete orthopedic, neurological and clinical examination to correlate both past, current and causality issues to formulate an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. There is an emphasis on triaging both the trauma and non-trauma patients. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion, Differentially diagnosing mild traumatic brain injury vs. traumatic brain injury and the clinical and imaging protocols required to conclude an accurate diagnosis for head trauma. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

MRI Spinal Anatomy, Protocols and Disc Pathology, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Degeneration and annular fissures of discs in both trauma and non-trauma patients and the biochemical properties of joints in age dating pathology. Disc bulges from degenerative and sequela to osseous issues, herniation pathology and protrusion, extrusion, migrated and sequestered variations. Clinical scenarios as sequela to disc and pre-existing pathologies. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Impairment Rating, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. Cleveland University - Kansas City, 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, 2019

Documentation, Carrier Mandates and How the Guide ER and Lawyer Referrals, Documenting electrodiagnostics, concussion and disc pathology as reflective of clinical findings when collaborating with medical specialists in private practice and hospital settings or in the medical-legal arena. Ensuring complete documentation in the evaluation and management process for both the initial and re-evaluation processes. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019

 

Rehab for the Animal Chiropractors, High tech options for aiding animals in making the most out of their adjustment. Understanding different levels of rehabilitation that a doctor can use to bring their patients back to health. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2019

What’s My Job – Canine, Identifying activities in which canine perform a job or event that can produce subluxations based on what the animal is required to do. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2019

Vertebral Subluxation Complex, VSC, Terminology and Definitions of the VSC, Understanding how VSC change the entire health of the body by structural dysfunction of the spine and nerve interference. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2019

Quadrupedal Neurological Examination, The how and why of completing a neurological examination of the dog to horse to help determine the location of neurological lesions. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2019

Neurology of Pain, Examines the CNS control of pain an how animal chiropractors can assist in alleviating the patient’s pain, look at the neurologic origins of pain and the means to measure pain in animal patients. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2019

Podiatry Review – Anatomy of the Equine Hoof, Understanding biomechanics of the equine hoof and how these biomechanics affect leg biomechanics and how leg biomechanics affect the hoof, some concepts of shoeing and when it is rational to consider shoeing a horse. Understanding different abnormal elements of equine hoof growth, how the environment influence hoof shape and the neuro-biomechanics that are unique to the equine hoof. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2019

Ethics, Risk, HIPAA Webinar, Review of Documentation with HIPAA, Review of laws to rules regarding patient privacy of health records. Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX, 2019

How G-Forces Relate to the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The physics of the auto accident, including G forces and the effects of impact. A review of the variables in the mechanisms of the side, rear, front, and oblique impacts that can be transferred to the occupants of the vehicle causing damage to the occupants. Parker College of Chiropractic- Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL, 2018

Significance of Spinal Anatomy and Tissue Damage to the Delicate Structures in Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The anatomy of the cervical spine, including the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors, and Nocieceptors, in the function of the spine. How the ligaments, tendons, facets, and discs respond to the impact and the damages that are caused. Parker College of Chiropractic- Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL, 2018

Diagnosing Concomitant Injuries in the Presence of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The injuries that accompany the CAD that cause permanent impairment to the spine. The concomitant injuries include: AOMSI, Uncinate Process Fracture, MTBI, Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome and Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency. An overview of diagnostic testing required for diagnosis and evaluation. Parker College of Chiropractic -Dallas, Ligament Institute, Tampa, FL, 2018

Understanding AMA Guides in the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The AMA guides for the diagnosis of AOMSI (Alteration of Motion Integrity). In-depth analysis of the ligamentous structures of the cervical spine, traumatically induced, with focus on the 4 main ligaments that are damaged in a cervical-acceleration-deceleration injury of the head and neck. Employing the exact requirements for the AMA guides Permanent Impairment Ratings. Parker College of Chiropractic- Dallas, Ligament Institute, Tampa, FL, 2018

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. PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY 2018

How G-Forces Relate to the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The physics of the auto accident, including G forces and the effects of impact. A review of the variables in the mechanisms of the side, rear, front, and oblique impacts that can be transferred to the occupants of the vehicle causing damage to the occupants. Parker College of Chiropractic- Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, Fl 2018

Significance of Spinal Anatomy and Tissue Damage to the Delicate Structures in Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The anatomy of the cervical spine, including the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors, and Nocieceptors, in the function of the spine. How the ligaments, tendons, facets, and discs respond to the impact and the damages that are caused. Parker College of Chiropractic- Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa Fl 2018

Diagnosing Concomitant Injuries in the Presence of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The injuries that accompany the CAD that cause permanent impairment to the spine. The concomitant injuries include: AOMSI, Uncinate Process Fracture, MTBI, Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome and Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency. An overview of diagnostic testing required for diagnosis and evaluation. Parker College of Chiropractic -Dallas, Ligament Institute, Tampa FL 2018

Understanding AMA Guides in the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The AMA guides for the diagnosis of AOMSI (Alteration of Motion Integrity). In-depth analysis of the ligamentous structures of the cervical spine, traumatically induced, with focus on the 4 main ligaments that are damaged in a cervical-acceleration-deceleration injury of the head and neck. Employing the exact requirements for the AMA guides Permanent Impairment Ratings. Parker College of Chiropractic- Dallas, Ligament Institute, Tampa FL 2018

Accident Reconstruction: Terms, Concepts and Definitions, The forces in physics that prevail in accidents to cause bodily injury. Quantifying the force coefficients of vehicle mass and force vectors that can be translated to the occupant and subsequently cause serious injury. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017

Accident Reconstruction: Causality, Bodily Injury, Negative Acceleration Forces, Crumple Zones and Critical Documentation, Factors that cause negative acceleration to zero and the subsequent forces created for the vehicle that get translated to the occupant. Understanding critical documentation of hospitals, ambulance reports, doctors and the legal profession in reconstructing an accident. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017

Accident Reconstruction: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity, Speed Formulas and Road Surfaces, The mathematical calculations necessary utilizing time, distance, speed, coefficients of friction and acceleration in reconstructing an accident. The application of the critical documentation acquired from an accident site. Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017

Accident Reconstruction: Research, Causality and Bodily Injury, Delta V issues correlated to injury and mortality, side impact crashes and severity of injuries, event data recorder reports correlated to injury, frontal impact kinematics, crash injury metrics with many variables and inquiries related to head restraints.Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2017 MRI Spine Interpretation and Spinal Biomechanics, Bulging, herniated, protruded and extruded disc contemporary nomenclature, analysis and differential diagnosis. Connective tissue physiology and pathology with aberrant biomechanical permanent sequalae, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017

Contemporary Literature in Spinal Biomechanics, Normal vs. pathological biomechanical spinal motion both in a single motor unit and coupling actions. Interdisciplinary approach to mechanical spine issues and evidenced based care paths, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017

 

Documentation of Spinal Trauma, Interdisciplinary approaches in documentation of spinal related injuries inclusive of connective tissue disorders and biomechanical failure. Clinically correlating history, imaging, advanced imaging and clinical findings to conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017

 

Contemporary Literature of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment, The bio-neuro-mechanical scientific foundation of spinal lesion and the neurological pathways, both in the lower and upper motor neuron pathways. The autonomic sequella of the vertebral subluxation and the effects of the correction and maintenance of those lesions, Texas Chiropractic College, Academy of Chiropractic, Melville NY, 2017

 

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, 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, 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, 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, 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.  Texas Chiropractic College, 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 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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. Texas Chiropractic College, 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, 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, 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

Kinesiology Taping, Application for cutting and preparing tape with one strip, Y strip, pain cross, doughnut lymphatics fan, stretching of tape, and combinations of various cuts of tape and how to correctly apply the tape to the Y area. Vivomed, Terrell, TX, 2017

Kinesiology Taping, Techniques using the five main taping techniques for upper and lower body muscles, lymphatic’s, facia, and correctional techniques to improve function. Using the correct application and stretch in each of the above techniques. Vivomed, Terrell, TX, 2017

Kinesiology Taping, Protocols for tissue lift to relieve pain and support injured ligaments. Applications of tape applied to hematomas and muscle spasms to reduce pain and swelling. Vivomed, Terrell, TX, 2017

DOT/Non DOT Training, Breath Alcohol Technician Proficiency for EV30. To provide standards which will ensure proper use and performance of the EV30 Portable Breath Analyzer in conformance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations and the procedure for conducting alcohol testing. Breath Alcohol Technician Proficiently for EV30 in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40.213. Texas Chiropractic Association, Austin, TX 2017

Ethics/Risk – Documentation with HIPAA Webinar, Review of laws to rules regarding patient privacy of health records. Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX 2017

DOT & Non DOT Evaluations & Testing In Your Office, Occupational health for the chiropractic doctor include diagnostic evaluations with physicals, hearing tests, lung testing, drug and alcohol testing, vision testing for acuity to color blindness depth perception and more. Texas Chiropractic Association, Dallas, TX, 2016

Introduction to Saddle Fit, The complexities of saddle fit and common saddle fit issues. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2016

Rehab for the Animal Chiropractor, High tech options for aiding animals in making the most out of their chiropractic adjustment. Understanding different levels of rehabilitation that a doctor can use to bring their patients back to health. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2016

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation, Identify and use neural tracts with the motor cortex to improve function and healing. Applying different rehabilitative modalities to animal patients to achieve greater response to the chiropractic adjustment. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2016

Dr. Ormston’s Case Studies, Actual case studies to discuss art, science and philosophy of chiropractic and how it pertains to the pathological conditions seen in animals. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2016

Applied Functional Neurology, An understanding of the animal using its nervous system in real time and developing a plan of action to enable normal function to be restored. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2016

What’s my Job – Canine, Identifying activities in which canines perform a job or event that can produce certain subluxations based on what the animal is required to do. Animal Chiropractic Education Source, Terrell, TX, 2016

Ethics Documentation Webinar, Review of laws to rules regarding patient privacy of health records. Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX, 2016

Risk Documentation Webinar, Review of laws to rules regarding patient privacy of health records. Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX, 2016

Documentation and Evidence in a Medical-Legal Practice, The role of scientific research conclusions with contemporary documentation to effectively support the necessity for clinically indicated care. The role of timely evaluations and re-evaluations in coordinating care inclusive of history, physical and evaluation report and concludes with the correlation of the SOAP note and HCFA that correlates the conclusion of the evolutionary findings. Coordinating research and clinical findings with primary care providers and medical specialists in the rehabilitation process inclusive of insurance requirements and contemporary MRI research nomenclature. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Boca Raton, FL, 2015

 

Coding, Compliance & Documentation in the Chiropractic Practice, Licensed renewal rules, professional conduct rules, rules of practice, SOAH rules, risk management, and legal aspects of personal injury.Texas Chiropractic Association, Austin, TX, 2015

General Clinical Topics, Advanced CME training protocol for determining driver certification status as required by FMCSA policy. Updates, changes of the best practices, “reviewed to better serve drivers while maintaining highway safety”.Florida Chiropractic Association, Orlando, FL 2015

Accredited Training for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 304, Course conforms to FMCSA’s regulations and guidelines for conducting CMV driver medical exams for psychological disorders, personality disorders, psychiatric medications, hernias and kidney transplants. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2014

Accredited Training for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 303, Course conforms to the FMCSA’s regulations and guidelines for conducting CMV driver medical exams regarding certain drugs, allergies, sleep disorders, respiratory disease, neurological/neuro muscular conditions, respiratory diseases, brain injuries, seizures, infections of the CVS and motor neuron disease. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2014

Accredited Training for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 302, Course conforms to FMCSA’s regulations and guidelines for conducting CMV driver medical exams on ears, eyes, blood pressure, urinalysis, heart and lungs. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2014

Accredited Training for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners 301, Course conforms to FMCSA’s regulations and guidelines for conducting CMV driver medical exams with a focus on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT, 2014

Personal Injury: Treatment, Coding, Billing & Risk Management, Licensed renewal rules, professional conduct rules, rules of practice, SOAH rules, risk management, and legal aspects of personal injury. Texas Chiropractic Association, Austin, TX 2014

Personal Injury, Proving extent of injury, pain scale, treatment, property damage, crime victims, gaps, acute phase, diagnostic testing, sub-acute phase/active rehab, narratives, liens, letters of protection, concurrent cases, health insurance, personal injury protection, police reports, diagnosis, coding, billing & risk management. National Education Seminars, Texas Chiropractic Association, Dallas, TX, 2014, 2012, 2011

 

Designated Doctor and Physician Training, Mandatory training as outlined by the Texas Department of Insurance-Division of Workers Compensation for Impairment Rating Training, TBCE required training in ethics, risk management, and documentation. American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Austin, TX, 2013

 

Medicare Guidelines, Coding and documentation of Medicare claims. Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Texas Chiropractic Association, Dallas, TX, 2012

 

Designated Doctor and Physician Training, Mandatory training as outlined by the Texas Department of Insurance-Division of Workers Compensation for Impairment Rating Training, TBCE required training in ethics, risk management, and documentation. American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Dallas, TX, 2012

 

Chiropractic for Animals, Training for Animal Adjusting, The benefits of animal chiropractic. Prepares for sitting for the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association certification exam, Parker College of Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Continuing Education Department, Dallas, TX, 2010 

 

Texas Workers Compensation 2010, Electronic-billing rules, review medical and income dispute resolution process, treatment guidelines and the proposed formulary on preauthorization, treatment decisions, billing and dispute resolution. Texas Medical Association, Arlington, TX, 2010

 

Advanced Designated Doctor and Physician Training Course, Role of the designated doctor, functional testing, the importance of determining causation, and the extent of injury. American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Houston, TX, 2009

 

Breakthrough Coaching, Occupational Healthcare Training Workshop, Help your patients customize active care programs. University Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 2009

 

International Association of Veterinary Chiro Practioners, Equine Chiropractic Methods & Clinical Applications, Technique that finds and reduces all neuronal subluxations. Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation, Technology, Dallas, TX, 2009, 2004, 2001

 

Chiropractor/Nurse Practitioner and Texas Laws, Ethics, risk management, documentation and coding, diagnosis, examinations, and prescribing medication. Texas Chiropractic College, Dallas, TX, 2009

 

Chiropractor Law IV Seminar, The doctor of chiropractic’s role in Medicare, medical documentation, and court room presence. The Texas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Texas Chiropractic Association, Dallas, TX, 2008

 

TCA Annual Midwinter Conference, Dealing with improper denial of medical bills in worker’s compensation claims, how to process a medical fee dispute. The Texas State Board of Examiners, Texas Chiropractic Association, Fort Worth, TX, 2008

 

Designated Doctor and Physician Training, Mandatory training as outlined by the Texas Department of Insurance-Division of Workers Compensation for Impairment Rating Training, TBCE required training in ethics, risk management, and documentation. American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Houston, TX, 2007

 

Coding, Compliance & Documenting Medical Necessity in the Chiropractic Practice, Proper use of modifier “59” for billing of separate therapy procedures, time based coding, how to establish medical necessity with the patient consultation and history, examination findings, subjective complaints diagnosis and treatment plan. Texas Chiropractic Association, Irving, TX, 2006

 

Pediatric Chiropractic Certification Program, Treating Children with Chiropractic Care, Interrelationship between the central nervous system and immunity, Parker Chiropractic College, Dallas, TX, 2005

 

Nonprescription Pain Management, Understanding how manipulation and deep tissue massage stimulate biological effects. Continuing Education Universe of Health Services, Lombard, IL, 2005

 

Concepts in Chronic Pain Management, Incorporating active patient participation in the Chiropractic treatment process. Continuing Education Universe of Health Services, Lombard, IL, 2005

 

Electrodiagnosis, Common Muscle Disease, Upper Extremity EMG, Teach and evaluate field practitioners in the area of electrodiagnois. National University of Health Sciences, Lincoln College of Post Professional Graduate and Continuing Education, Fort Worth, TX, 2004

 

Headaches Solutions, Treatment of tension-headaches with spinal manipulation and exercise. The Continuing Education University of Health Services, Lombard, IL, 2004

 

Manipulation Under Anesthesia, MUA, Indications and contraindications for protocol manipulation of anesthesia, treatment protocols, hospital, operating room procedures. American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Dallas TX, 2004

 

14th Annual Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission Education Conference, Discussion of the Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission being reviewed by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission and addition of healthcare networks for injured workers. Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission, Austin, TX, 2004

 

Substantiation of care through Documentation and Examination Procedures, Understanding medical records must meet to required standards to properly document the medical necessity of your treatment. Texas Chiropractic College, Division of Post Graduate Studies, Dallas, TX, 2003

 

Worker’s Compensation 101, From the HIPAA Privacy Rules, Recent trends in workers compensation. Understanding that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) does not apply to certain entities in regards to the injured workers and are exempt. Texas Chiropractic Association, Dallas, TX, 2003

 

Impairment Rating Course, American Medical Association Guides 4th Edition and Ethics training, who can perform an impairment rating, the required training, invalid impairment ratings, certifying maximum medical improvement. American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, San Antonio, TX, 2003

 

Extremity Adjusting Technique, Extremity adjusting protocols, hands on practical, furthering existing skills in the anatomy, diagnosis, and management of the extremities. Parker College of Chiropractic Continuing Education, Dallas, TX, 2001 

 

Chiropractic Care for Animals, Adjusting techniques for dogs and horses using veterinary orthopedic manipulation. Parker College of Chiropractic Continuing Education, Dallas, TX, 2001

 

Rehabilitation Course, How to compliment your chiropractic care for the patient with active rehabilitation, getting patients into active care from passive care. Parker Chiropractic College Continuing Education, Dallas, TX, 2001

 

Chiropractic Rehabilitation, How to implement rehabilitation in your chiropractic practice and low tech rehab. Parker College of Chiropractic College of Continuing Education, Dallas, TX, 2000

 

Spring License Renewal, Understanding Low back pain, nutrition, roentgenlogic examination. Parker College of Chiropractic School of Advance and Related Studies, Dallas, TX, 2000

 

Chiropractic Rehabilitation, Combining chiropractic with rehabilitation of the neck, back and extremities. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dallas, TX, 1999

 

Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission, Employer seminar on workers compensation. The Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission and the Small Dallas Business Development Center, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

Educational Conference, The 8th annual Texas Worker’s Compensation 101 for Health Care Providers, Understanding maximum medical improvement, (MMI), controversial, bad faith claims, impairment and the 90 day rule. Texas Worker's Compensation Commission Austin, TX, 1998

 

Chiropractic Rehabilitation, How to help people injured in car accidents with active care to get well. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

Designated Doctor Training, Texas Worker’s Compensation Commission, Impairment ratings, maximum medical improvement, (MMI), temporary income benefits, impairment income benefits, supplemental income benefits. Texas Worker's Compensation Commission, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

American Medical Association (AMA), Guides for Basic Training Course, The AMA for impairment, how to reference the guides, physical examination, how to measure range of motion for the spine and extremities. American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

Osseous Adjusting, Examination, Rule out contraindications. Medical necessity for radiographs and palpation techniques. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

Cervical Spine Trauma, Radiographic protocols to identify injuries from minor ligamentous injury to frank osteo-ligamentous instability with spinal cord injury. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

Low Back Pain in Adults, The causes of back pain and differentiate diagnosis of stain/sprain, osteoarthritis, sciatica, osteoporosis, herniated disc, and fibromyalgia. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

Subluxation Philosophy, Parker College of Chiropractic Post Graduate Course recognizes that structural and spinal subluxation syndrome affects the state of mind, and emotions has a total impact on body function. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1998

 

Chiropractic Diagnosis in the 90’s, Diagnostic ultrasound and surface electromyography. Parker Chiropractic College, Dallas, TX, 1997

 

Orthotics for the Female, How to individually designed orthotics to fit each patient with Foot Levelers Orthotics to provide postural support and allow the foot full range of motion. Parker Chiropractic College, Dallas, TX, 1997

 

Texas Chiropractic Association’s Chiropractic Legal Seminar, Chiropractic Applications and Health care laws. Texas Chiropractic Association, Dallas, TX, 1996

 

Cranio Sacral Therapy I, Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the Cranio Sacral System and evaluation and treatment via the Cranio Sacral System. The UpLedger Institute, INC., Houston, TX, 1996

 

Insurance Procedures Act of 1996, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) rules. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1996

 

Low Back Pain, Identifying the cause and symptoms of low back pain. Understanding intervertebral disc herniations, degenerative spinal stenosis. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1996

 

Myofascial therapy, What happens to the body’s tissue following trauma, using myofascial treatment to ultimately gain functional pain free movement, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1996

 

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, (HIV), How the virus is transmitted and safety cautions to be taken when treating a patient with HIV. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1996

 

Clinical Neurology II, The para sympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1996

 

Clinical Neurology I, The basic anatomy of the human nervous system and the somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 1996

 

Vascular Disorders, Clinical presentations of patient, when to and when not to adjust the cervical spine. The Physicians Academy of Advance Diagnostics and Clinical Procedures, Dallas, TX, 1995

 

Neurovascular Diagnosis and Reporting, A basic overview of vascular studies, neurovascular symptomatology. The Physicians Academy of Advance Diagnostics and Clinical Procedures. Dallas, TX, 1995

 

Peripheral Neurological Testing, Understanding when Peripheral Neurological testing is indicated, the signs and symptoms, differing rating between a diabetic neuropathy and a peripheral neuropathy, The Physicians Academy School of Advanced Diagnostic and Clinical Procedures, Dallas, TX, 1995 

 

Diagnostic and Clinical Procedures, Diagnostic tests are ordered based on consultation, history and examination findings, An overview of orthopedic tests. The Physicians Academy School of Advanced Diagnostic and Clinical Procedures, Dallas, TX, 1995 

 

Fall Relicensure, Chiropractic philosophy, establishing a baseline of health status for the patient to gauge changes from the baseline, evidence base practice and documentation. Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas TX, 1995

 

Impairment and Outcome Assessment, Understanding the Low Back Owestry and the Neck Disability Index to quantify disability. The Physicians Academy of Advance Diagnostic and Clinical Procedures, Dallas, TX, 1995

 

Expert Testimony and Medical Procedures, Proper steps in diagnosis, procedure and referrals, meeting the criteria of an expert witness. The Physician Academy School of Advanced Diagnostic and Clinical Procedures, Dallas, TX, 1994

 

Paraspinal Electromyography, Technique of instrument-based muscle testing. Advanced Chiropractic Seminars, Dallas, TX, 1993 

 

Staff Privileges, Privileges for diagnostic imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, bone scans, x-ray protocols. Debus Medical Diagnostic Center, Dallas, TX, 1992

 

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

 

Miller, M, (2014). Tensile Cervical Facet Capsule Ligament Mechanics Review. American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals, Retrieved from http://www.aamlp.org

 

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

 

Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2014-Present

 

Texas Chiropractic Association, Member, 2013

 

Parker Alumni Association, Member, 2010

 

Texas Chiropractic Association, Member, 1996-2001 

 

World Congress of Women Chiropractors, Member, 1995