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Stacey Duckett, DC ACN

Stacey Duckett Chiropractic

3432 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200, Antioch, CA, 94531

Phone: 925-777-3334Fax: 925-303-4838staceyduckett@gmail.comwww.GotPainGetRelief.com

Occupational History

  • Chiropractor, Stacey Duckett Chiropractic, Antioch, CA, 1993 – Present

Licensure

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, License # 47875, 1992 – Present
  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, License # DC22651, 1993 – Present

Education

  • Doctorate of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, CA, 1992
  • Biology & Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Med/Pre-Vet, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 1990

Postgraduate Education & Certifications

  • Managing Acute Stress, Institute for Brain Potential, Concord, CA, 2022

    Acute Stress Disorder, identify characteristics, name changes in the brain and body, describe evidence based treatments for acute stress and key ways to manage acute stressors.

  • Wine, Women & Wellness Masterclass Part 4, California Chiropractic Association, distance learning, CA, 2022

    Wellness, basic science, and philosophy

  • First Aid & CPR, 2022, BLS CPR, American Academy, 2022
  • Primary Spine Care, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Kansas City, KS, 2022

    Trends in Spinal Healthcare, Analyzing spinal healthcare trends in both utilization and necessity and understanding the marketplace and how a level of clinical excellence is reflected in a doctors' documentation and credentials. Treatment pathways in triaging spinal pathobiomechanics. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, DATE MRI Spine Interpretation, An evidence-based understanding of time-related etiology of disc pathology considering the American Society of Neuroradiology's designation of protrusion, extrusion, and sequestration of spinal discs, Considering the signal intensity of discs in age-dating pathology and acquisition protocols for advanced spinal imaging. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, DATE Spinal Biomechanics; A Literature Perspective, An evidenced-based model for spinal biomechanical engineering and pathobiomechanics considering the pathophysiological limits in translations, angular deviation, and rotational planes. Utilizing the Cartesian system in plotting vertebral points to demonstratively conclude an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and biomechanical treatment plan with the consideration of long-term care in the non-specific mechanical spine pain patient when necessary. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, DATE Case Management of Mechanical Spine Pathology, Clinical Grand Rounds of herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered, and bulging discs. Differentially diagnosing vascular vs. mechanical spinal lesions and the necessity for urgent vascular, neurological intervention, Collaborating in a team environment utilizing a neuroradiologist, electrophysiologist, and neurosurgeon with the chiropractor as the primary spine care provider. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Long Island, NY, DATE

  • Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV) Diagnosis & Interpretation, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Long Island, NY, 2021

    Module 1: Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Anatomy and Physiology of Electrodiagnostics: An in-depth review of basic neuro-anatomy and physiology dermatomes and myotomes to both the upper and lower extremities and the neurophysiology of axons and dendrites along with the myelin and function of saltatory for conduction. The sodium and potassium pump’s function in action potentials. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY Module 2: Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Part 1: Nerve conduction velocity testing, the equipment required and the specifics of motor and sensory testing. This section covers the motor and sensory NCV procedures and interpretation including latency, amplitude (CMAP) physiology and interpretation including the understanding of the various nuances of the wave forms. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY Module 3: Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Part 2: Compound motor action potentials (CMAP) and sensory nerve action potentials (SNAP) testing and interpretation including the analysis and diagnosis of the wave forms. It also covers compressive neuropathies of the median, ulnar and posterior tibial nerves; known as carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel and tarsal tunnel syndromes. This section offers interpretation algorithms to help understand the neurodiagnostic conclusions. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY Module 4: Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Needle Electromyogram (EMG) Studies: The EMG process, inclusive of how the test is performed and the steps required in planning and electromyographic study. This covers the spontaneous activity of a motor unit action potential, positive sharp waves and fibrillations. The insertional activity (both normal and abnormal), recruitment activity in a broad polyphasic presentation and satellite potentials. This covers the diagnosing of patterns of motor unit abnormalities including neuropathic demyelinated neuropathies along with acute myopathic neuropathies. This section also covers the ruling out of false positive and false negative results. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY Module 5: Electrodiagnostics: Electromyogram/Nerve Conduction Velocity (EMG/NCV), Diagnosis & Interpretation: Overview of EMG and NCV Procedures, Results, Diagnoses and Documentation. The clinical incorporation of electrodiagnostic studies as part of a care plan where neuropathology is suspected. It also covers how to use electrodiagnostics in a collaborative environment between the chiropractor as the primary spine care provider and the surgeon, when clinically indicated. This section covers sample cases and health conclude and accurate treatment plans based upon electro-neurodiagnostic findings when clinically indicated. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY

  • Accident Reconstruction, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Long Island, NY, 2021

    Module 1: Terms, Concepts & Definitions 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021 Module 2: Causality, Bodily Injury, Crumple Zones, Force & Critical Documentation 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021 Module 3: Skid Marks, Time, Distance, Velocity & Speed Formulas 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. Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021 Module 4: Research, Causality & Bodily Injury 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.Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021

  • Orthopedic Testing, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Long Island, NY, 2021

    CURRICULUM VITAE ENTRIES Module 1: The Basics of Orthopedic Testing Chiropractors 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. 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, 2021 Medical Doctors 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. 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, 2021 Module 2: Cervical Spine Orthopedic Testing Chiropractors 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. 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, 2021 Medical Doctors 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. 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, 2021 Module 3: Cervical Spine Part 2 Chiropractors 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. 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, 2021 Medical Doctors 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. 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, 2021 Module 4: Lumbar Spine Chiropractors 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. 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, 2021 Medical Doctors 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. 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, 2021 Module 5: Clinical Grand Rounds Chiropractors Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, 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. 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. 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, 2021 Medical Doctors Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, 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. 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. 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, 2021 Module 1: The Basics of Orthopedic Testing 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. 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, 2021 Module 2: Cervical Spine Orthopedic Testing 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. 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, 2021 Module 3: Cervical Spine Part 2 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. 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, 2021 Module 4: Lumbar Spine 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. 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, 2021 Module 5: Clinical Grand Round Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, 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. 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. Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providers with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2021

  • Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Long Island, NY, 2021

    Module 1: Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Overview: This section is an in-depth overview of traumatic brain injury in concussion. It discusses that all brain injuries are traumatic and dispels the myth of a “mild traumatic brain injury.” Also, this covers triage protocols and the potential sequela of patients with traumatic brain injuries. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, DATE Module 2: Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Part 1: This section discusses gross traumatic brain injuries from trauma and significant bleeding with both epidural and subdural hematomas. There are numerous case studies reviewed inclusive of neurosurgical intervention and postsurgical outcomes. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, DATE Module 3: Head Trauma and Traumatic Brain Injury Part 2: This section continues with multiple case studies of gross traumatic brain injuries from trauma requiring neurosurgical intervention and also discusses recovery sequela based upon the significance of brain trauma. This module also concludes with concussion protocols in traumatic brain injury short of demonstrable bleeding on advanced imaging. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, DATE Module 4: Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing: This this section covers concussion etiology and cognitive sequela where gross bleeding has not been identified on advanced imaging. It discusses the significance of electroencephalogram testing in determining brain function and pathology (if present). This module also covers the understanding of waveforms in electroencephalogram testing in both normal and abnormal scenarios. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, DATE Module 5: Concussion And Electroencephalogram Testing Pathological Results: This module covers amplitude, conduction and conduction delays as sequela to traumatic brain injury to diagnose concussion and traumatic brain injury in the absence of gross bleeding and advanced imaging. This section covers electroencephalograms and event-related potentials which measures the brain response that is a direct result of specific sensory or motor events. It is a stereotype electrophysiological response to a stimulus and provides a noninvasive means of evaluating brain function. In this module multiple case studies are discussed with ensuing triage protocols pending the results. Cleveland University, Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic, Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY

  • Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine Care, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Kansas City, KS, Kansas City, KS, 2021

    CURRICULUM VITAE ENTRY Interprofessional Hospital Based Spine Care, Trends in hospital and emergent care in the healthcare delivery system inclusive of policies, hospital staffing and current care paths for mechanical spine issues. Cleveland University Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2021

  • Wine, Women & Wellness Masterclass Part 3, California Chiropractic Association, Interactive Video Conferencing, CA, 2021

    General Topics of Wellness, Basic Science and philosophy Carol Banyas, MD, PhD Tatiana Habanova, DC, DACNB Shawn Powers, DC, BSN

  • Chiropractic for Pregnancy, California Chiropractic Association, Napa, CA, 2021

    Adjustive Techniques for the Pregnant Woman

  • Wine, Women & Wellness Masterclass Part 2, California Chiropractic Association, distance learning, CA, 2021

    General topics of wellness, basic science and philosopy

  • Wine, Women & Wellness Masterclass Part 1, California Chiropractic Association, distance learning, CA, 2021

    Wellness, basic science, and philosophy

  • Staying Focused in a Hyper World- Natural Solutions to ADHD, California Chiropractic Association, Napa, CA, 2021

    Providing solutions to ADHD

  • The Brain Cerebrospinal Fluid and the Vagus Nerve Unmasked, California Chiropractic Association, Napa, CA, 2021
  • Crushing Pain, Posture and Performance in Your Community, California Chiropractic Association, Napa, CA, 2021
  • Uncovering Brain Fog and How to Banish It After Brain Injury, California Chiropractic Association, Napa, CA, 2021
  • Adjuting Technique of the Feet, Ankles, Shoulder Joints & Ribs, California Chiropractic Association, Napa, CA, 2021
  • Adjustive Technique of the Hips, Pelvis, Lulmbar Spine and Temporomandibular Joint, California Chiropractic Association, Napa, CA, 2021
  • Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    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.

  • Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    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.

  • Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    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.

  • MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    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.

  • Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    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.

  • Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    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.

  • Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2020

    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

  • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society, University of Michigan, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2020
  • MRI History and Physics, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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

  • MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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

  • MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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.

  • MRI Spinal Pathology, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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.

  • MRI Methodology of Analysis, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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.

  • MRI Clinical Application, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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

  • MRI Disc Overview & Imaging Protocols, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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

  • MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, California, 2020

    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

  • MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniated Discs, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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

  • MRI Interpretation of Cervical Bulges/Degenerative Disc Disease, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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

  • Interpretation of Cervical Herniated Discs, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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

  • MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both, Cleveland University – Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Antioch, CA, 2020

    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.

  • Anatomy Review, Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO, Antioch, CA, 2020

    Emphasize the unique anatomy of the cervical spine as related to spinal trauma Point put the importance of the uncinate process joints as related do disc herniation, the nerve root, the vertebral artery, and the spinal cord. Explain how cervical spine injury may manifest clinically as low back and leg pain.

  • Define Sleep Hygiene, Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO, Antioch, CA, 2020

    Explain the role for sleep and sleep’s influence on the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Summarize the influence of sleep on brain neurochemistry. Awareness and Soft Tissue Injury Explain the influence of awareness on an impending collision and the muscles ability to protect joints. Explain how being “caught by surprise” by a collision is related to a poor prognosis for full recovery.

  • Whiplash History, Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO, Antioch, California, 2020

    Summarize the history of whiplash injuries, including mechanical mechanisms, biological mechanisms, pathology, diagnostics and management. Define the issues that the early whiplash literature got wrong. Emphasize the issues that early whiplash literature got correct

  • Whiplash Today, Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO, Antioch, CA, 2020

    Summarize recent advances in the understanding of whiplash injuries, emphasizing anatomy, diagnostics, pain production and pain suppression. Integrate whiplash trauma, chronic pain, and chiropractic care.

  • Low Speed Collisions and Minor Vehicle Damage, Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO, Antioch, CA, 2020

    Point out the mathematics of how a low speed vehicle to vehicle collision can result in passenger injury. Explain why vehicle damage should not be used as a proxy for passenger injury. Integrate the concepts of awareness, rotation, and pre-accident spondylosis in injury magnitude and prognosis.

  • Soft Tissue Injury and Repair, Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO, Antioch, CA, 2020

    Define the three phases of soft tissue healing and point out the time sequence for each phase. Justify the clinical interventions that have a positive therapeutic influence on each phase of soft tissue injury healing. Emphasize the concept of motion in the healing of injured soft tissues, especially spinal adjusting (specific manipulation) motion. Quantify acute injury and ultimate recovery(prognosis) by using measurement outcomes.

  • Sleep Science Coach, Spencer Institute, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 2020

    Sleep Science specialization, with an emphasis over the importance of sleep, and how to teach and prevent sleep deprivation from taking over the lives of your clients. The first section defines sleep and provides more in-depth technical knowledge regarding sleep. This offers a great foundation, to be more informed, thus serving the client effectively. The second section describes the relationship between sleep and the lack of sleep on mental health and the brain. It presents key mental health conditions, namely PTSD and addiction. In addition, it addresses the association between sleep, memory formation and dreaming. The third section focuses on physical health, including sleep hygiene, the environment, sleep rituals and the effect of sleep on individual performance. The last section looks at overall sleep health. This includes building up healthy behaviors in children/infants, sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, cataplexy and sleep apnea.

  • Stroke Anatomy & Evaluation for Chiropractors and Manual Medicine Specialists, 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, 2020, 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, 2020, Buffalo, NY, NY, 2020

    Module 1-Stroke Anatomy and Physiology Part 1 Chiropractors 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. 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, 2020 Medical Doctors 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.ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2020 Module 1 Objective: To understand the anatomy and physiology of brain hemodynamics and stroke types Module 2-Stroke Anatomy and Physiology Part 2 Chiropractors 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 instroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. 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, 2020 Medical Doctors 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 instroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies.ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2020 Module 2 Objective: To understand stroke types and etiologies both historical and historical risk factors Module 3-Stroke Principles of Treatment an Overview for the Primary Care Provider Chiropractors 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. 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, 2020 Medical Doctors 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.. ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2020 Module 3 Objective: To understand stroke treatment and the role of the primary care provider in early detection and triage Module 4-Clinical Evaluation & Protocols for Identifying Stroke Risk Chiropractors 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.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, 2020 Medical Doctors 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.ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2020 Module 4 Objective: To understand stroke/neurological evaluation and triage clinical guidelines

  • Post-Coronavirus PI Practice Strategy with Lawyers and MDs: Where MRI, Colossus and Documentation Fits, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020, Long Island, NY, New York, 2020

    Documentation, MRI Necessity and Trends in Spinal Treatment Protocols, Correlating history and a thorough clinical evaluation in determining the necessity for x-ray and MRI evaluations in the trauma and non-trauma patient. Considering whole spine patho-biomechanics in formulating treatment plans and long-term supportive care. Documentation requirements in transitioning from telemedicine to in-office care.

  • Treatment Duration, Frequency, and Prognosis, Dan Murphy, DC, DABCO, Antioch, CA, 2020

    Summarize the biology and published data on treatment frequency and duration for whiplash spinal trauma. Point out published studies relating to recovery and prognosis. Reference the incidence of acceleration of spondylosis in long-term studies following a whiplash injury.

  • DOT Urine Specimen Collector, Department of Transportation, Antioch, CA, 2020

    Qualification Training and Initial error-free proficiency demonstration in accordance with 49 CFR Part 40.33

  • MRI Necessity and Trends in Spinal Treatment Protocols, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing boards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Long Island, NY, 2020

    Correlating history and a thorough clinical evaluation in determining the necessity for x-ray and MRI evaluations in the trauma and non-trauma patient. Considering whole spine patho-biomechanics in formulating treatment plans and long-term supportive care. Documentation requirements in transitioning from telemedicine to in-office care.

  • The Science of Well-Being, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 2020

    Series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits.

  • Impairment Rating, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY, 2020

    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.

  • Medical Examiner, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Antioch, CA, 2019
  • Neuromuscular Re-education, Peter Levy, D.C., Antioch, CA, 2019
  • Ahead of the PI Curve, California Chiropractic Association, Alameda, CA, 2019

    PI coding for trauma cases; essential ICD-10 codes; top 200 codes that influence case evaluations; codes that hurt a case. Documentation errors, safety checklist, diagnostic assessment. Proving emotional trauma; pre-accident history?

  • Ethics and Law, Elham Nia, D.C., Antioch, CA, 2019

    Radiculopathy L5-S1 Disc Herniation: A Clinical Scenario in History Taking and Physical Examination. Hip Pain caused by Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

  • California Medicare Basics, California Chiropractic Association, Alameda, CA, 2019

    What is Medicare? Proper completion of CMS-1500 and proper ICDs.

  • Whiplash: History Taking & Physical Exam, Marcus Strutz, D.C., Antioch, CA, 2018

    Back to chiropractics CE Seminar

  • What are Electromagnetic fields and the four types?, California Chiropractic Association, San Ramon, CA, 2018

    Symptoms of electronic sensitivity are similar to pain conditions. Types: Headaches and brain fog, Sleep disturbances, Fatigue and Numbness.

  • Golf Doctor, Dr. PGA Golf Learning Center, Las Vegas, NV, 2014
  • The Running Athlete Bio-mechanics and Analysis, Clinical Assessment, and Rehabilitation, Health Path Education, Antioch, CA, 2014

    Identified the principles of evaluation of a patient's running gait. Perform a bio-mechanical assessment for running analysis including history, objective exam, functional testing, dynamic warm-up and video treadmill analysis. Identified gait dysfunctions in the transverse, sagittal, and frontal planes. Implemented video analysis of a patient's running gait through identification of key points of the gait cycle as well as dysfunctions in various planes.

  • Overview of Mechanical Neurobiology, Health Path Education, Antioch, CA, 2014

    Understand the influences of proprioception and the important of mechanoreceptors in regards to specific tissues, how to differentiate between afferent sensory influence and efferent motor influences, determine how to differentiate between the cerebellums, labyrinth ear, C1-C3 mechanorecptors, and the temporomandibular joint in relation to the vestibular nucleus relays. Gain an understanding of the musculoskeletal vestibular relays and major influence of the hypothalamus, determine how to differentiate between the upper cervical spine and the branches of the trigeminal nerve and nucleus, inputs, and the influence of the motor nucleus cranial nerve V.

  • Adjusting the Mind, Back to Chiropractic CE Seminars, Pleasanton, CA, 2013

    Adjusting the mind: stress management for mental subluxations/Intergrating the best of these 4 scientific fields 1) Epigenetics 2) Neuroplasticity 3) Bio Physics 4) Stress Management

  • Clinical Anatomy Lab, Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, CA, 2012

    Review of the anatomical musculoskeletal system.

  • Wellness, Back to Chiropractic CE Seminars, Antioch, CA, 2012

    1. To be aware of the demographic changes of our country and how it will affect the type of patients coming to our offices. To provide patients with information and strategies to make healthy choices and how chiropractic is an integral part of the decision. To guide patients to healthier choices and make them aware of the unhealthy choices. 2. To inform chiropractors of the adverse effects of drug therapy, their impact on the health of our patients, and viable options for the chiropractic office. The importance of staying healthy, which in turn lowers and/or prevents the need for drug therapy. 3. To explain how to decrease the risk of: cancer, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and ulcers with healthier choices and avoiding the known risk factors. 4. How to incorporate the key factors of health (diet, exercise, stress, reduction, proper rest) into a practice daily and how they relate to chiropractic. Literature is provided to support the validity of these health areas that are useful for both the chiropractor and patient. 5. The physiological effects of healthy living will be given as well as "how to" lists for increased patient compliance.

  • Boomer Care, California, Oakland, CA, 2011

    Pelvic girdle and lower extremity adjusting for patients with advanced arthritis, hip, or knee replacement and other health considerations.

  • Clinical Evidence Based Practice of Chiropractic, Triad Seminars, San Jose, CA, 2010

    8 general hours and 4 hours of technique.

  • Advanced Insurance Seminar, HJ Ross Company, San Francisco, CA, 2010
  • Neuromechanical Innovations: The Neuromechanical System, New York Chiropractic College, San Diego, CA, 2008

Publications

  • Duckett, S. (2020). Sensational Sleep..

Scholarly Presentations

  • Duckett, S. Sensational Sleep (California Chiropractic Association). Webinar for CE Credit, 2022

Memberships

  • Doctors for Health and Wellness Foundation, 1993 – Present
  • BNI, Vice President October 2021-September 2022, 2020 – Present
  • American Chiropractic Association, 2010 – Present
  • California Chiropractic Association, Co-Chair Women's Committee 2022, 2023, 1993 – Present

Honors & Awards

  • Best of Antioch, Antioch Chamber of Commerce, 2017
  • Best of Chiropractors for East Contra Costa County, 110 Magazine, 2008-2017
  • Certificate of Appreciation, Delta Youth Soccer League, 2010
  • America's Top Chiropractor, Consumer's Research Council of America, 2004
  • Certificate of Appreciation, San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, 2000

Community Service

  • General Federation Women's Club of Antioch, Antioch, California, 2022 – Present
  • Delta Stand Down, Antioch, California, 2015 – Present
  • Antioch Rotary Bunny Hop 5K- Founder & Race Director 2015-2020, Antioch, California, 2015 – Present
  • Toastmasters, Vice Pres Membership 2022-2023, Benicia, California, 2020 – Present
  • Antioch Rotary Club - Member, Antioch, California, 2009 – Present
  • North Bay Stand Down, Dixon, California, 2018 – 2018
  • Antioch Rotary Club - President, Antioch, California, 2016 – 2015