Selected Occupational History

Brannigan Chiropractic Center, PC- Clinic Director, Orland Park, IL 2002- Present

Benedictine University, College of Science- Interim Anatomy Professor, Lisle, IL 2004-2005

Moraine Valley Community College- Adjunct Anatomy & Physiology, Biology Professor, Palos Hills, IL 2003- 2006

Education and Licensure

Licensed in the State of Illinois, License #: 038.009669, 2002- Present

Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Advanced Whiplash Certified, San Diego, CA 2010

Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Board Eligible Diplomate of the Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB), Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000- 2002

National University of Health Sciences, Doctorate of Chiropractic (D.C.), Lombard, IL 2002

Intern, Hult Chiropractic, National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, IL 2001- 2002

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 2000

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2000

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2001

University of Chicago, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology, Specialization in Neuroscience, Chicago, IL 1998

Selected Post- Graduate Education, Certifications and Diplomates

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian System,The Cartesian Coordinate System from the history to the application in the human body. Explanation of the x, y and z axes in both translation and rotations (thetas) and how they are applicable to human biomechanics. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Pathobiomechanics,Spinal biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Pathobiomechanics,Spinal biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the spine. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma:To utilize whiplash associated disorders in various vectors of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations, fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequellae to pathobiomechanics from trauma. The utilization of digital motion x-ray in diagnosing normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the clinical application. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis:Integrating spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis.  The comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, occular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing and analyzing the cervical spine in neutral, flexion and extension views to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes alteration of motion segment integrity (AMOSI) in both angular and translational movement. Ligament instability/failure/pathology are identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies to analyze pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis,Digitalizing and analyzing the lumbar spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models.  Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis,Digitalizing and analyzing the full spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequellae to trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology as sequellae. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines.  ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanics I: Introduction to the fundamental and advanced concepts on spinal biomechanics by presenting a coherent spinal model describing normal segmental coupling, regional adaptation and global compensation. The normal movements of gait are integrated in this total biomechanical approach to explain pelvic subluxation, predictable functional scoliosis and lumbar disc failure. These concepts are demonstrated to radiographic analyses and physical findings.  Adjusting techniques will be demonstrated to integrate this information with your adjusting techniques and equipment.  Dr. Raymond Wiegand, St. Louis, MO, 2014

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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post- Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis: MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequella in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots.ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

MRI Spinal Pathology: MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwannoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions.ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

MRI Methodology of Analysis: MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. New York Chiropractic Council,ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

MRI Clinical Application: The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and manual therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequella.ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

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 sequella, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

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.  ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

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 comorbidities 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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

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.ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations:MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical herniations. With the comorbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Morphology of cervical 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.ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

MRI Interpretation: 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 spondylolisthesis, 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. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014

Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient: An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient: An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality: An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

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.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols: Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmography(V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim: Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality: Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm.Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion: Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequella to trauma. Traumatic brain injury, mild traumatic brain injury, axonal shearing, diffuse axonal injury and concussion are detailed in etiology and clinically. Clinical presentation, advanced diagnostic imaging and electrodiagnostics are detailed in analysis to create a differential diagnosis. Balance disorders that often occur as a result of trauma are also explored from clinical presentation to advanced imaging and differential diagnosis. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Triage and Documentation, Utilizing principles and algorithms of spinal biomechanical engineering to analyze chronic and trauma patients in creating diagnostic, prognostic and treatment protocols. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Elmhurst, New York, 2014

MRI Spine Interpretation: Triage and Documentation, Interpreting MRI pathology as sequella to trauma to determine herniation, bulge, protrusion and extrusion in order to create diagnostic, prognostic and treatment protocols. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Elmhurst, New York, 2014

Evidence Based Practice: Triage and Documentation, Understanding and applying scientific literature in trauma patients to create diagnostic, prognostic and treatment protocols. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Elmhurst, New York, 2014

15^th Annual Scientific Conference:  Dr. Pintar, Professor of Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering, Presentation of findings on his current research interests including the biomechanics of the brain and spinal cord injury, computer finite element modeling of the cervical spine and motor vehicle crash trauma.  Discussion will include his unique NHTSA- certified, full scale crashworthiness laboratory in an academic setting, as well as sled, biomechanics, stem cell, neurobiology, tissue/ culture and neuro-histology labs.  Dr. Croft exhaustively goes through all of the 2010 world literature for crash papers. Spine Research Institute of San Diego,  Council of Chiropractic Education, Southern California University of Health Sciences, San Diego, 2010

Module 1: Whiplash Advanced Topics: The Fundamental Science- Basic and Special Concepts of Biomechanics, Injury impairment Scales, Epidemiology of Whiplash, Brain, Neck, and Cervical Spine Trauma Mechanisms from Motor Vehicle Crashes, Soft Tissue Injuries, Common Syndromes,  Conditions Affecting Muscles, Pain Syndromes, Outcome of Cervical Acceleration Deceleration (CAD) Injuries. Spine Research Institute of San Diego,  Council of Chiropractic Education, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, 2010

Module 2: Management Principles in Personal Injury and Forensic Documentation: An Accident Reconstruction Primer, History Taking, Physical Examination, Radiographic Examination, CT Examination, MRI Examination, Special Diagnostic Imaging, Electrodiagnostics, Summary of Diagnostic Testing, Diagnosis/ Impression, Soft Tissue Healing, Staging The Injury, Report of Findings, Designing a Treatment Plan, Activities of Daily Living (ADL), Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy (CMT) and Deep Tissue Massage, Physical Therapy Modalities, Treatment of Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI).  Spine Research Institute of San Diego,  Council of Chiropractic Education, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, 2010

Module 3: Principles of Impairment Rating and Forensic Reporting: Intake Forms, Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan (SOAP) Notes, Re-examinations and Supplemental Reports, The Narrative Report, Special Procedures, Disability Questionnaires, Independent Medical Examinations (IME), Practice Development, Spine Research Institute of San Diego,  Council of Chiropractic Education, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, 2010

Module 4: Medico-legal Fundamentals for Practitioners and Forensic Experts: Case Analysis: accept cases for treatment, Reporting, Record Keeping, Medical Photography, Depositions, Arbitrations, Court Testimony, Using Evidence, Medico-legal Rebuttal, Daubert and Frye, Motions in Limine.  Spine Research Institute of San Diego,  Council of Chiropractic Education, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, 2010 

Neuron Theory & Receptor Activation: Advanced components of neuronal structure and activity as well as the relationship between environment potentials and their effects on the central nervous systems with emphasis on clinical applications. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Neuromuscular Applications: Structure and function of the motor system in relationship to receptor activation, the relationship between brain/ muscle spindle sensitivity/ gain and muscle tone, and methodology concerning brain based activation of the neuromuscular system. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Peripheral Nervous System: Structure and function of the peripheral nervous system with emphasis on clinical syndromes most commonly associated with lesion in the peripheral nervous system, the central consequences of such lesions in relationship to neuronal function thus developing new methodologies of diagnosis and treatment. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Spinal Cord: Structure and function of the spinal cord with emphasis on clinical syndromes, structured methodology to differentiate between various clinical syndromes directly and/ or indirectly involving the spinal cord, application in the treatment of spinal cord injured patients. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Reflexogenic Systems: Structure and function of spinal cord reflexes from monosynaptic to cross cord reflexes, clinical applications in relationship to the use of modalities in the treatment of central and peripheral based disorders of muscle tone. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Autonomic Nervous System: Function and structure of the ANS in relationship to respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and genitourinary function and pathology; autonomic concomitants associated with central and peripheral lesions, clinical methodology involving diagnosis and treatment of neurological dysfunction of the ANS.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Cerebellar Cortices: Major afferent and efferent projection of the cerebellum as well as the central/ peripheral consequences of cerebellar pathology, relationship of labyrinthine integration to ocular movement with emphasis of clinical application. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Spinal Cord and Cerebellum: Analysis, treatment protocols and rehab, addressing the anatomical/ functional neurophysiology between the spinal cord and cerebellum with emphasis placed on the cerebellum.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Brain and It’s Function: Internal supportive structures of the brain with emphasis placed on the major afferent and efferent projections associated with brain activity; lesions of the supportive structures of the brain and clinical methodology used in determining brain vascular integrity, applications specific to brain based treatment.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Brain: Anatomical and neuro-functional structures of the human brain with clinical information to enhance the patient’s probability toward a higher quality of life. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Cranial Nerves: Review of the structure and function of the cranial nerves with emphasis on their clinical syndromes.  Applications and Procedures specific to this area of the nervous system.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Lobes of the Brain:  Basic functions and structures associated with the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes.  Methodology involving the use of opto- kinetic stimulations and other brain based diagnostics and therapeutics.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2000

Neurological Diagnosis: Structured format in approaching the neurological examination.  Emphasis on reviewing the most common syndromes as well as methodology to understand and apply non- Cartesian logic.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Sensory Systems: The major sensory pathways specific to their structure and function.  Central procession of sensory information reviewed in relationship to thalamic and cortical integration.  Disorders of the sensorium will be reviewed and methodology introduced to aid in differentiating these disorders from central and peripheral origins.  Applications specific to the treatment of the sensorium.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Pain:  Pain generating mechanisms reviewed from the receptor to central processing.  Central mechanisms for pain inhibition and facilitation reviewed with emphasis placed on the clinical syndromes associated with pain integration.  Methodology specific to Chiropractic modalities reviewed as well.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Head & Face Pain:  The most common syndromes involving head pain from migraines to trigeminal neuralgia are reviewed.  Afferent pain pathways from the face are reviewed in regard to their structure and function.  Applications specific to the facial pain sufferer are presented.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Motor Systems: Structure and function of the major volitional and non- volitional motor pathways.  Function of the basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord discussed in relationship to the human motor system.  Applications specific to the diagnosis and treatment of both the central and peripheral pathology is covered. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Neurophysiologic Testing:  A review of Peripheral nerve injury, entrapment, and disease will illustrate peripheral nerve dysfunction.  The neurophysiological testing of peripheral nerves including nerve conduction velocity, late responses, and needle EMG.  Case studies correlate the neurophysiologic testing with the nerve dysfunction.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Neurologic Imaging: Comprehensive inventory of diagnostic imaging specific to the neurologic system.  Methodology of interpretation in regards to testing and practical applications complimentary to the neurological examination.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Clinical Applications I: Applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system.  Advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Clinical Applications II: Applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system.  Advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2001

Clinical Applications III: Applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system.  Advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2002

Clinical Applications VI: Applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system.  Advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2005

Clinical Neurology for the Practicing Chiropractor- Part 1: Applying Neurology for the practicing Chiropractor.  Clinical Applications I: Applications specific to the disorders of the human nervous system.  Advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system.  Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Council of Chiropractic Education, Logan College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA 2002

Acupuncture Certification: Lincoln College of Post-professional, Graduate and Continuing Education, Higher Learning Commission of the North-central Association of College and Schools, Lombard, IL 2002

Awards

5 Star Award: Integrity Management, Lincoln, NE 2007-Present

Janus Fundraiser Award: Chicago Triathlon, $5000 Award, 2^nd Place, Chicago, IL 2013

Organizations

Mokena Chamber of Commerce: 2014- Present

Business Network International Member: Better Business International, Education Coordinator 2014, Homer Glen, IL, 2013- Present

Leads Networkers Member: Mokena, IL 2010- present

Orland Park Chamber of Commerce: 2004- Present

Association of Business Networkers: 2012- Present

Integrity Management Top Flight Club: Top 10% of Chiropractic Profession: 2009- Present

Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce: 2002- 2005, Board of Director, 2004