SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
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Owner, Lakewood Chiropractic Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, 1980 - Present |
Owner-President, The Back and Neck Institute, Orange Park, Florida, 1978 - 2014 |
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
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Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Florida, License # CH 2893, - |
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, Georgia, 1978 |
Internship, St Augustine Physician Associates, St Augustine, Florida, 1978 - 1978 |
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1977 |
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1977 |
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1977 |
Associates of Science in Health Science, Oakland College, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 1974 |
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES
MRI Spinal Anatomy, Protocols and Disc Pathology, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Degeneration and annular fissuers of discs in both trauma and non-trauma patients and the biochemical properties of joints in age dating pathology. Disc bulges from degenerative and sequalla to osseous issues, herniation pathology and protrusion, extrusion, migrated and sequestered variations. Clinical scenarios as sequella to disc and pre-existing pathologies. Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2015 2015 | | | Chiropractic Management of Lumbar Disc Derangements, An extensive review of detailed anatomical and neurophysiological functions of the intervertebral disc and surrounding structures in the human lumbar spine. Categories of disc pathology in both the acute and chronic spine pain patient along with etiological mechanisms of both traumatically induced and degenerative disc disease were presented. Specific clinical presentations and their associated neurological and orthopedic examination findings were reviewed and presented. Physical examination procedures were outlined and reviewed pertaining to the diagnosis and triage of spine patients with an emphasis on clinical correlation of physical examination findings and MRI studies. Evidence based protocols with attention to patient centered care were presented, discussed and reviewed with a focus on conservative treatment strategies and proper pain management/surgical procedures. Florida Chiropractic Association, Texas Chiropractic College, Florida, 2015 | | | Certification in Whiplash Injuries, Comprehensive program in the diagnosis and treatment in traumatic cervical and lumbar acceleration-.deceleration type injuries Spinal Research Institute of San Diego, San Diego, California, 1994 | | | Certification in Rehabilalitation, Comprehensive training in strength and flexibility for spinal rehabilitation and stability. Certification in Chiropractic Rehab Physician, Chiropractis Rehabilatation Association, Parker Chiropractic College, Orlando, Florida, 1990 | | | Certification in Independent Medical Examiner , Clinical evaluations and examinations of primary medical conditions Parker Chiropractic College, 1989 | | | Certification in Sports Injuries, Comprehensive instruction on evaluation and treatment of common sports injuries. Certification in 1987, National College of Chiropractic , National Chiropractic College, Orlando, Florida, 1988 | | |
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SELECTED TEACHING/INSTRUCTING/LECTURING/CONSULTING Instructor, Clinical competency and Anatomy, Life University, Marietta, Georgia, 1978- 1978 |
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SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS American Chiropractic Association, Member, 2010 - 2015 | | Florida Chiropractic Association, Member, 2000 - 2015 | | |
SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS Salutatorian, Life University, 1978 | | Clinical Excellence Award, Life University, 1978 | | |