Anthony Platas, DC
Springfield Chiropractic Life Center
6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 175, Springfield, VA, 22150
Phone: 703-451-5600Fax: 703-451-2957docplat@msn.com
Licensure
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Virginia, License # 0104001038, 1991 – Present
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Georgia, License # 004842, 1991 – 2009
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of New Jersey, License # MC 04611, 1993 – 1995
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania, License # DC 004763 L, 1991 – 1995
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, Georgia, 1991
- Internship, Life Chiropractic College Clinics, Marietta, Georgia, 1991 – 1989
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1990
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1989
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1989
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1990
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part V, 1990
- Degree in Organic Chemistry, Montclair State College, Montclair, New Jersey
- Degree in Computer Science/Pre-Med, Union County College, Cranford, New Jersey
- Degree in Computer Science, Kean College of NJ, Union, New Jersey
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- Myokinesthetic System, Dr. Michael Uriarte
Diagnosis and treatment of myofascial and nerve entrapment conditions. Using muscle testing, nerve tracing, and myofascial release techniques.
- Kennedy Decompression Technique, Dr. Kennedy
Learning the proper protocols for lumbar and cervical disc interventions.
- Advanced Biostructural Correction, Dr. Jessie Jutkowitz
The course is designed to teach how to get predictable and consistent positive changes to the physical structure of the body. It focuses on the correction of meningeal irritation and adhesions that have never been addressed which leads to postural imbalances that forces the body foward. Once corrected other body mechanics can be changed consistently with little effort from the Doctor or patient.
- NeuroMuscular Reeducation, Dr. Peter Levy
Detection and correction of myofascial adhesions that restrict movement and cause pain. Hands on training of all the muscle/fascial adhesions, and the appropriate stretches and exercises to help prevent the reoccurences of such restictive mechanisms.
- Active Therapuetic Movement, Back Project
Repositioning and compression placed across either the lower or upper torso allowing the patient to placed into a pain free position. Once this is obtained the patient will perform isometric exercises to correct a movement disorder. Essentially a rehabilitative exercise.
- Motor Vehicle Trauma, Dr. Dan Murphy
Learn the mechanisms of injury that are involved in motor vehicle accidents.
- Science behind Subluxation, Dr. Malek Slosberg
- MedicoLegal Preparation, Dr. Richard Christie, JD
Learn the science behind injury caused by motor vehicle accidents, and how to prepare a proper report, and using proper procedure to prove the injuries were indeed the result of a MVA.
- Chiropractic Pediatrics, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in infants and children.
- Extremity Adjustment, Foot Levelers
Learning the proper diagnosis, treatment, and rehab protocals for conditions of the extremities.
- Koren Specific Technique, Dr. Tedd Koren
Learning the protocals for Dr. Korens low force adjusting technique.
- Clinical Neurology, Logan College of Chiropractic
Intense study of the peripheral and central nervous system and how it relates to the practice of chiropractic. Learning how to detect and diagnose neurological conditions and apply that knowledge towards the correction of patient conditions.
- MRI Interpretation, Foot Levelers
Interpretation of spinal and extraspinal MRI's for normal and abnormal findings. Learning when to order and what type of studies should be ordered.
Memberships
- International Chiropractic Association, Member, 1991 – 2010
- Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2007 – 2008
- Christian Chiropractic Association, Member, 1991 – 2000
- International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Member, 1991 – 1998
Honors & Awards
- Student Alumni Association, Life Chiropractic College, 1989
