Vincent M. Simokovich DC |
12481 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH, 44136 |
Phone: 440-878-4357 |
Cell: 440-668-3747 |
Fax: 440-878-8702 |
vinmanslim@yahoo.com |
http://www.strongchironeuro.com |
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Associate Doctor, Chiropractor, Clow Chiropractic, Palm Bay, Florida, 1991 – 1993
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Procare Chiropractic, N. Royalton, Ohio, 1993 – 2012
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Strongsville Chiropractic Neurology, Strongsville, Ohio, 2013 – present
EDUCATION and LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Ohio, License #1763, 1991 - present
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1987-1991
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1991
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1991
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1991
Undergraduate Studies in Pre-Med, Oakland Community College, Royal Oak, Michigan, 1982 – 1985
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Electrodiagnosis, University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic, Cleveland, Ohio, 1996
Certification in Functional Medicine, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Computerized Mensuration of Spinal Biomechanical Pathology, Understanding the algorithmic interpretation of spinal biomechanical pathology in a 3-D model and creating treatment plans, impairment ratings and teaching models based upon the vertebral motor unit angles. Determining sagittal and axial alignments in creating a normative baseline for treatment goals and outcomes. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Neurosurgical-Chiropractic Collaboration on Spinal Pathology, Utilizing x-ray, MRI and other modalities of advanced imaging in conjunction with spinal biomechanical failure and clinical evaluation to collaboratively create treatment protocols for patients in both the operative and non-operative cases. Determining the boundaries of scope of care for both the chiropractor and neurosurgeon based upon a definitive diagnosis of the mechanical vs. an anatomical lesion. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Documentation and Ethics in Medical-Legal Relationships, Creating ethical relationships based upon accurate documentation reflective of the casually related condition of the injured. Ensuring accepted credentials of the doctor based upon Voir Dire standards reflected in an admissible curriculum vitae. How to present demonstrative documentation in the courts reflective of the patient’s pathology. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Coding, Documentation and Compliant Coding, Ensuring the correct codes are utilized in an evaluation and management encounter. The correct elements are utilized to support the level of E&M coded along with a self-audit program to ensure ethical billing occurs. Guidelines for history of present illness, primary complaint, review of systems, family, social and past histories are discussed and how to document the same. Cleveland University - Kansas City, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2019
Trends in Spinal Treatment, Migration of spinal care for mechanical spine issues from hospitals and medical specialists to trauma qualified chiropractors based upon published outcomes. Utilizing imaging studies in spinal biomechanics, pain models and clinical outcomes to determine a conclusive diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan for triaging in a collaborative environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Neurology of Spinal Biomechanics, Understanding the normal of spinal biomechanics and the neurotransmitters required for homeostasis. The interconnected role of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioceptors and Mechanoreceptors in maintaining sagittal and axial alignment in the presence of mechanical pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
MRI Age-Dating of Herniated Discs, The literature, academic and clinical standards to age-date herniated discs. The clinical correlation the pain patters with advanced imaging finings of bone edema, spurs based upon the Piezoelectric effect of remodeling, high signal on T2 weighted images, Vacuum Discs and disc heights in determining the time frames of the etiology of the spinal disc pathology. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Creating Ethical Collaborative and Medical-Legal Relationships, Understanding the timely triage necessities based upon clinical and imaging outcomes and the documentation required for collaborative physicians to continue care. Ensuring that the documentation is complete, reflective of services rendered and clear for third party consideration in an admissible format to considered in a medical-legal environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Central Innervation of Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, Understanding the lateral and ventral horn’s innovations of Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioceptors and Mechanoreceptors and the pathways through the spinal thalamic tracts through the periaqueductal region, the Thalamus into the Occipital, pre-frontal, sensory and motor cortexes and the efferently back through the Thalamus to disparate regions in creating spinal homeostasis, Pacinian Corpuscles, Ruffini Corpuscles, Golgi Organ Receptors, Nociceptors, Proprioceptors and Mechanoreceptors. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Identifying Spinal Pathology of MRI, Utilizing T1, T2, STIR and Gradient studies in determining myelomalacia, intra and extra-dural tumors and systemic disease patterns affecting the spinal cord. When to use contrast post-operatively in identifying disc structures vs. adhesions on postoperative advanced imaging. MRI Interpretation of herniated, circumferential bulges, focal bulges, protruded, extruded, comminuted, sequestered and fragmented discs. When to consider a neurosurgical consultation based upon the correlation of imaging and clinical findings. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2019
Connective Tissue Pathology, Spinal Biomechanics as Sequellae to Trauma, MRI Spine Interpretation, Ordering Protocols & Triaging the Injured. The latest research on the 6 ways to age-date disc herniations and bulges from trauma inclusive of disc pathology nomenclature. MRI ordering protocols, inclusive of Dixon format and fat-suppressed images. The neurology and pathology of connective tissue and the sequellae of trauma at the biomechanical level leading to bio-neuro-mechanical failure. Contemporary evidenced-based building blocks for triaging and in a collaborative environment. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering Digitizing, integrating automated mensuration into creating treatment plans and determining maximum medical improvement. A literature-based study of normal vs. abnormal motor until function. Determining ligamentous laxity, alteration of motion segment integrity and pathological stress units and whole person impairments based upon the literature and academic standards, Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
Science of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment and Vertebral Subluxation, The literature-based definitions of both the mechanisms the chiropractic adjustment and how it affects the central nervous system in pain pathways and systemic issues that is the arbiter for normal vs. abnormal function. The physiological mechanisms of how the chiropractic spinal adjustment affects the peripheral and central nervous systems. Subluxation degeneration/Wolf’s Law will be detailed from a literature perspective combined with the mechanism of subluxation (bio-neuro-mechanical lesion). A literature perspective as to why long-term chiropractic care is clinically indicated as usual and customary to effectuate demonstrable biomechanical changes in the spine. An evidenced-based perspective of why physical therapy is a poor choice for spine as a 1st referral option for any provider inclusive of the literature. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
Documentation, Collaboration, and Primary Spine Care. An academic basis for documentation that is usual and customary across professions in collaborative care. Maintaining ethical medical-legal relationships based upon Voir Dire and Duabert standards with ensuring a corners inclusive report. Ensuring Primary Care Status based upon academic standards. Cleveland University Kansas City, Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island NY, 2018
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards>, 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, 2018
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 in stroke inclusive of diabetes, coagulopathy, acquired and hereditary deficiencies. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], 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, 2018
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], 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, 2018
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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], 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, 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. Cleveland University-Kansas City Chiropractic and Health Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2018
Evidenced Based Care in a Collaborative Setting; Primary Spine Care 5, A literature based model for collaborating with hospitals, medical primary care providers and specialists. Reviewing the documentation requirements to communicate the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans with medical entities and having the evidence as a basis for those recommendations, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2018
Current Literature Standards of MRI Spine Interpretation; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine Interpretation of the spine. How to triage a trauma and non-trauma with advanced imaging and document the necessity. We will also cover the basics of MRI Spine Interpretation inclusive of all types of herniations, bulges, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2018
Spine Brain Connection in Pain Pathways; Primary Spine Care 5, MRI Spine The spine-brain connection in managing chronic pain patients. Understanding how chronic pain negatively effects brain morphology and potential pathology as sequellae. The role of chiropractic in preventing the loss of gray matter and the most recent evidence as outlined in indexed peer reviewed literature over the last 10 years verifying chiropractic’s role, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2018
Bio-Neuro-Mechanical Mechanism of the Chiropractic Spinal Adjustment; Primary Spine Care 5, The biological, neurological and mechanical mechanisms and pathways from the thrust to the lateral horn and brain connection and how the brain processes the chiropractic spinal adjustment based upon the literature. Care paths of chiropractic and physical therapy from an outcome basis, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, PACE Approved for the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Cleveland University- Kansas City, College of Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2018
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle, Detailed review of the anatomy and physiology of the muscular system and the peripheral nervous system including cranial nerves, the brachial plexus, the lumbosacral plexus, and the pudendal plexus. An understanding of diseases in nerves, muscles, and the neuromuscular junction, and their electrodiagnostic properties. Characteristics of upper motor neuron versus lower motor neuron lesions. Principles and techniques of electromyography and nerve conduction testing, practicums and case studies, University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic, Cleveland, Ohio, 1996
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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, [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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, ocular and proprioceptive neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging. Digital and numerical algorithm in analyzing a spine.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Digitizing 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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Digitizing 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.[Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair, Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal Kinematics, Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics and spinal biomechanics of the spine.[Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the lateral horn, periaqueductal gray matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized The by Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post -Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequellae from trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology in accordance with Wolff’s Law. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories, clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the triage and prognosis of the injured. [Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Research Perspectives, The review of current literature standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure, ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology.[Texas Chiropractic College, PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards,] ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards}, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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 or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
Head Trauma, Brain Injury and Concussion, Brain and head physiology, brain mapping and pathology as a sequellae 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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards], ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Orthopedic Testing: Clinical Grand Rounds, Integration of 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. [Texas Chiropractic College or PACE Recognized by The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards],ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Neuron Theory & Receptor Activation, Review of the advanced components of neuronal structure and activity, with emphasis on the relationship between environmental potentials and their effects on the central nervous system, and their clinical applications. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2010
Neuromuscular Applications, Emphasis on the structure and function of the motor system in relationship to receptor activation, exploration of the relationship between brain/muscle spindle sensitivity/gain and muscle tone, and the methodology concerning brain based activation of the neuromuscular system. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2010
Peripheral Nervous System, Review of structure and function of the peripheral nervous system with emphasis on the clinical syndromes most commonly associated with lesions in the system, the central consequences of such lesions in relationship to neuronal function, and the methodologies of diagnosis and treatment. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2011
Spinal Cord, Review of the structure and function of the spinal cord, with emphasis on clinical syndromes, the methodology to differentiate between various clinical syndromes directly and or indirectly involving the spinal cord, and clinical applications in the treatment of the spinal cord injured patient. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2011
Reflexogenic Systems, Review of the structure and function of spinal cord reflexes, from monosynaptic to cross cord reflexes, and the clinical applications of modalities in the treatment of central and peripheral based disorders of muscle tone. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2011
Autonomic Nervous System, Emphasis on the structure and function of the Autonomic Nervous System in relationship to respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary function and pathology, review of autonomic concomitants associated with central and peripheral lesions, and the clinical methodology involving diagnosis and treatment of neurological dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2011
Cerebellum, Exploration of the major afferent and efferent projections of the cerebellum, and the central and peripheral consequences of cerebellar pathology. Review of the relationship between labyrinthine and cerebellar integration to ocular movement with emphasis on its clinical application. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2011
The Brain & Its Environment, Review of the internal and supportive structures of the brain with emphasis placed on the major afferent and efferent projections associated with brain activity. Discussion of the lesions of the supportive structures of brain and the clinical methodology used in determining brain vascular integrity, and applications specific to brain based treatments. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2011
Cranial Nerves, Complete review of the structure and function of the cranial nerves with emphasis on their clinical syndromes, and the applications and procedures specific to this area of the nervous system. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2011
Lobes of the Brain, Review the basic functions and structures associated with the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes, and the methodology involving the use of optokinetic stimulations and other brain based diagnostics and therapeutics. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, St. Louis, Missouri, 2011
Neurological Diagnosis, Presentation of a structured format in approaching the neurological examination, with emphasis on reviewing the most common syndromes encountered during the exam. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2012
Sensory Systems, Discussion of the major sensory pathways specific to their structure and function. Review of the processing of sensory information in relationship to thalamic and cortical integration, the methodology used to differentiate central from peripheral origins, and the applications specific to the treatment of the sensory system. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, St. Louis, Missouri, 2011
Pain, Emphasis on pain generating mechanisms from the receptor to central processing, the central mechanisms for pain inhibition and facilitation, and review of the clinical syndromes associated with pain integration and methodology specific to chiropractic modalities. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2012
Head & Face Pain, Presentation of the most common syndromes involving head pain from migraines to trigeminal neuralgia, the afferent pain pathways from the face in regards to their structure and function, and the applications specific to facial pain. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, St. Louis, Missouri, 2011
Motor Systems, Discussion of the structure and function of the major volitional and non-volitional motor pathways, the function of the basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, cerebellum, brainstem and spinal cord in relationship to the human motor system, and the applications specific to the diagnosis and treatment of both central and peripheral pathology. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, St. Louis, Missouri, 2011
Peripheral Nerve Disorders and Neurophysiologic Testing, Review of the injuries, entrapment, and diseases associated with peripheral nerve dysfunction, the neurophysiologic testing of peripheral nerves including nerve conduction velocity, late responses, and needle electromyography, and case studies that correlate neurophysiologic testing with nerve dysfunction. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2012
Clinical Applications I, Discussion of the integration of the vestibular system, differential diagnosis of vestibular pathologies, and application of rehabilitation protocol for vestibular function based upon practicums and patient based paradigms. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, St. Louis, Missouri, 2011
Clinical Applications II, Presentation of the pathophysiological mechanisms associated with movement disorders, their differential diagnosis, and the application of chiropractic modalities in the treatment of movement disorders based upon practicums and patient based paradigms. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2012
Clinical Applications III, Review of heart anatomy and physiology, the regulatory mechanisms, and applications specific to disorders of the human nervous system. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2013
Clinical Applications IV, Review of the anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system pertaining specifically to respiratory and gut function, with emphasis on examination and various pathologies in these systems as they relate to the hemispheric model of brain function. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, St. Louis, Missouri, 2013
Clinical Applications V, Applications specific to disorders of the human nervous system, advanced applications specific to all areas of the nervous system, practicums and patient based paradigms utilized. Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 2013
ADHD -Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurobehavioral Disorders Of Childhood, Advanced neurological review and clinical evaluation and treatment covering the breadth, depth and applications central to the disorder, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Atlanta, Georgia, 2012
Autistic Spectrum Disorders -Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurobehavioral Disorders Of Childhood, Advanced neurological review and clinical evaluation and treatment covering the breadth, depth and applications central to the disorder, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Atlanta, Georgia, 2012
Developmental Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities -Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurobehavioral Disorders Of Childhood, Advanced neurological review and clinical evaluation and treatment covering the breadth, depth and applications central to the disorder, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Atlanta, Georgia, 2012
Nutritional, Dietary, Endocrine, and Immunological Considerations in Childhood Neurobehavioral Disorders -Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurobehavioral Disorders Of Childhood, Advanced neurological review and clinical evaluation and treatment covering the breadth, depth and applications central to the disorder, Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, Atlanta, Georgia, 2012
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis, Understanding blood chemistry principles, pathological versus functional ranges, comparison of laboratory and functional ranges, metabolic assessment, blood chemistry markers including dysglycemia, adrenal, thyroid, lipid, cardiovascular, digestive, liver and gall bladder. Individual biomarkers, special tests, tumor markers, blood chemistry patterns in health and disease, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Postgraduate Department at the University of Bridgeport and Apex Energetics, New York, New York, 2009
Neurotransmitters and the Brain, Review of physiological interactions between neurotransmitters, the immune system and hormones. Clinical applications regarding questionnaire forms, laboratory tests and nutritional supplements are emphasized, Postgraduate Department at the University of Bridgeport and Apex Energetics, Columbus, Ohio, 2011
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Analysis of the etiology and pathophysiology of GI disorders and the resulting systemic conditions, with emphasis on the brain and the immune system. Review of history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Auto-Immune Conditions, Discussion of autoimmune disorders and the role of the GI tract, viral agents, and food sensitivity and intolerance. Review of history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Physical Exam, Standard physical examination techniques and procedures for abdominal, cardiovascular, respiratory, ophthalmic, and genitourinary systems. Review of equipment for appropriate examination techniques and procedures, case studies and clinical applications, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Blood Sugar Dysregulation, Presentation of disorders of blood sugar dysregulation and its causes, including oxidative stress. Review of history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Inflammation, The Cardiovascular System and Autoimmunity, Review of the physiologic triggers of the inflammatory process, reducing toxic burden, optimizing GI health, essential fatty acids, vitamin D, structural integrity, natural analgesics, proteolytic enzymes, optimal physiologic restoration of function, evaluation, assessment, laboratory interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Heavy Metal Detoxification, Discussion of the methods of detoxification support for heavy metals, xenobiotics, and toxic chemicals, medical and functional testing, nutrient/nutraceutical use, chelation therapy for heavy metal toxicity including aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel, copper, trace metals and other toxic elements, far infrared therapy, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
The Endocrine System: Physiology and Biochemistry of Sex Hormones, Physiology and biology of female and male endocrine system, steroidal hormone pathways, effects of hormones on physiology, imbalances in hormone levels, menopause and andropause, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Physiology of Stress, The stress response, catecholamines, cortisol, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, homeostasis, common sources of stress, clinical laboratory assessments, thinking process, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders, Epidemic of NMS disorders, etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Chronic Cervical Spine Pain, Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Low Back Pain, Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Adhesive Capsulitis, Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Plantar Heel Pain, Etiology, pathophysiology, history, examination techniques and procedures, laboratory assessment and interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
The Parathyroids and Calcium Regulation, Anatomy and physiology of the parathyroids, nervous system control, calcium regulation, assessing dysfunction, neuro-lingual testing, tissue mineral assessment, advanced functional diagnostic medicine testing, interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Treating Thyroid Dysfunction, Conventional and functional diagnostic medicine approaches to thyroid disorder treatment, including hyper and hypofunction, autoimmune and hormonal regulation/control issues, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Adrenal Stress Testing: Cortisol and DHEA, Adrenal stress index interpretation, Cortisol/DHEA review, pregnenolone steal, salivary hormone testing, functional adrenal stress profile, phases of adaptation, adrenal exhaustion, case studies, clinical applications, and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Physiology of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal-Thyroid-Gonadal Axis, Components of the endocrine system, the neuroendocrine system, surface receptors, second messenger systems, neurohypophysis function, clinical applications and evaluation procedures, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Cardiovascular Disease, Statin drugs, cholesterol and heart disease, myth versus reality, risk factors for cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular disease and inflammation, cardiovascular risk assessment, lipoproteins, inflammatory markers, clinical risk factors, testing, interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Pain and Inflammation, Physiologic triggers, reducing toxic burden, optimizing GI health, essential fatty acids, vitamin D, structural integrity, natural analgesics, proteolytic enzymes, optimal physiologic restoration of function, evaluation, assessment, laboratory interpretation, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Physiology and Biology of Detoxification and the Liver, Detoxification, endogenous and exogenous toxicity, effects of toxicity on the body, major organs of detoxification, phases of detoxification, case studies, clinical applications and treatment protocols, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Inflammation and Cytokine Testing, Functional diagnostic medicine approach to inflammation, evaluation and testing procedures, case studies, treatment, and clinical applications, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Advanced Functional Diagnostic Medicine Testing, Essential Fatty Acid Testing, The role of essential fatty acids in health and disease, fatty acid analysis, interpretation of testing results, clinical applications and case management, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Oxidative Stress, Interpretation and treatment, assessing for oxidative stress, free radicals, advanced testing procedures, clinical treatment protocols, case studies and clinical applications, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Stool Analysis, Interpretation and Treatment, Predominant bacteria, opportunistic bacteria, beneficial short-chain fatty acids, gut inflammation markers, gut immunology, metabolic markers, digestion markers, pancreatic markers, absorption, adiposity index, case studies and clinical applications, Functional Medicine University and Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, California, 2014
Upper Cervical Syndrome, Review of the anatomy and function of the upper cervical spine, and the syndromes associated with joint dysfunction and its effect on the brain stem and spinal cord, University of Western States – College of Chiropractic, Cleveland, Ohio, 2015
Foundational Laboratory Analysis, An in depth look at the function of body systems and lab analysis as it relates to nutrition and health through blood, hair, stool and urine, case studies and clinical applications, Texas Chiropractic College, Cleveland, Ohio, 2014
Do Opioids Effectively Treat Low Back Pain? The utilization of opioids, bed rest and other pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of chronic low back pain in outcome studies, Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016
Medical Errors Slated as Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S., Medical errors leading to mortality on the United States and possible solutions to reverse the trend of iatrogenic deaths, Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in cooperation with Medscape, 2016
CASE REPORT: The Standard of Care for Assessment of Traumatic Cervical Spine Injury and Utilization of Advanced Imaging in a Chiropractic Office.
SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2016 – Present
Academy of Chiropractic, Active Trauma Team Member, 2018 - Present
Strongsville Rotary, 2014 - Present