L. Dwight McCarty, DC Life Coach/Personal Trainer
Dr. McCarty, Doctor of Chiropractic Wellness/Coach
12534 Valley View Ave 132, Garden Grove, CA, 92845
Phone: 714 425 9441mac.de61@yahoo.comdacczfitness.com
Occupational History
- Owner/Creator/Entrepreneur Visionary, Dacczfitness is an e-commerce site initiated as a contactless health and fitness sales method for lifestyle products. Items are exercise bands, braces, gloves, and bags, Garden Grove, California, 2020 – Present
- Telemedicine/Wellness Aligning with Distance Care and Covid Safety Measures, doxy.me/drldmac offsite initial treatment plan business entity to see patients under patient privacy protected guidelines provided by Doxy.me/drldmac, Garden Grove, California, 2021 – Present
- Chiropractor in Private Practice providing history and physical, modalities, and CMT, Finely Kneaded Day Spa offering massage, chiropractic, skin care at this location for 11 years precovid., Lakewood, California, 2009 – 2020
- Chiropractor Private Practice providing history and physicals, modalities, and CMT, Mr. and Ms. Day Spa full service center offering chiropractic, soft tissue therapy, and skin care., Long Beach, California, 2003 – 2008
- Chiropractor Private Practice providing history and physicals, modalities, and massage, BodyCentre provided full service with chiropractic, massage, and facial skincare. Transitioned to a new practice which included provided service in addition to advertising, health fares, and mailers to build an new busienss., Long Beach, California, 1999 – 2002
- Chiropractor Private Practice providing history and physicals, modalities. Working 7 days a week., Bridgecreek ChiroMedical Group Delivering CMT, modalities, and home therapy advice. with medical consultant on duty and 3 chiropractors sharing office space., Garden Grove, California, 2001 – 1997
Licensure
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of California, License # 23056, 1993 – Present
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of California, License # 185505036511 American Heart Association BLS Provider Cascade Healthcare Providers for CPR and AED Skills, 2018 – Present
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of California, License # T10712 ACE Certified Personal Trainer passing exam BEFORE a study manual had been created. GOLID certified trainer, 1991 – 1998
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic(now SCUHS), Whittier, California, 1993
- Bacheclor of Science, Biology in Biology, Touching all aspects of the science in a challenging and inspiring learning environment, University of California, Irvine(UCI), Irvine, California, 1992
- Internship, Thie Chiropractic Chiropractic Office/Internship Center specializing in TOUCH FOR HEALTH created by John Thie, DC, Pasadena, California, 1992 – 1992
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1993
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1993
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1993
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1993
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1993
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- Chiropractic Full Spine Technique, Back to Chiropractic Educational Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, California, Garden Grove, California, 2021
Modified and refined adjusting methods. The DC can apply salient skills to patients. Goal was to stay current and minimize discomfort to DC patients. Moderator stated what was considered obsolete and new.
- History and Examination with Emphasis on Body Systems, Back to Chiropractic Post Graduate Lecture program, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, California, Garden Grove, California, 2021
Improved and current history and a exam methods to improve office skills. Moderator emphasized items that legally must be documented in H &P. Stated that illegible paperwork was often disputed or reject so requested all attendees write clearly.
- Ethical Behavior and Laws for the Practicing DC, Back to Chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2021
Ethics inclusive of law advisements to minimize DC risks while administering patient care. Proper chiropractic physician behavior for patient care. Focused on room monitoring, after hours care, gowning, out of office DC conduct, and the laws of the state.
- Wellness In the Office Setting, Back to Chiropractic Continu, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2021
Wellness methods that can be quickly and easily advised to patients in the DC office. Goal was to avoid many health problems if lifestyle changes like weight, diet, stress, routine, and consistency could be do regularly. By doing so, fewer health problems would occur during the course of life.
- Healthy Aging: The Daignosis, Assessment & Treatment of Hormone Deficiency, Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2021
Distance Learning of ways to age gracefully and healthy with proper guidance and support nutritonally.
- Ethical Behavior and Laws for the Practicing DC, Back to Chiropractic Continuing Education Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2021
Proper chiropractic physician behavior for patient care. Focused on room monitoring, after hours care, gowning, out of office DC conduct, and the laws of the state.
- Neurology and Functional Anatomy for DC Spinal Care, Back to Chiropractic Continuing Education Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2021
The neurologic benefits and effects of healthy aging and movement on the nervous system and chiropractic physician's place in the management of this process.
- Bio-dynamics of Golf Injuries Diagnosis and Treatment, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2021
Improved golf ability and enjoyment by upgrading posture, alignment, and exercise strength to better perform on the course.
- Tech Neck Occupational and Postural Seminar, Innercalm Associates Continuing Education Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, California, Garden Grove, California, 2020
Improve Cervical Posture in any setting most commonly desk or TV. Identified pain syndromes. Typical x-ray findings. Methods of DC treatment. And home therapy.or proper specialist referral
- XRAY For Licensed Supervisor Certification Hours, Back to Chiropractic Post Graduate Lecture program, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, California, Garden Grove, California, 2020
Current measuring and reading methods in radiology for diagnostic and patient care. Included angle measurement, diagnostic images, alignment, mathematical calculations, and more
- Ethical Behavior and Laws for the Practicing DC, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2020
Ethics inclusive of law advisements to minimize DC risks while administering patient care. Proper chiropractic physician behavior for patient care. Focused on room monitoring, after hours care, gowning, out of office DC conduct, and the laws of the state.
- DC Therapeutic Rehabilitation in an Office Setting, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Burbank, California, 2019
DC recommendations for the postsurgical or injured patient treating in the office. DC learns to modify touch during assessment of area, apply most effective modalities, and make recommendations and appropriate referrals.
- Nutrition to Measure Patient Lifestyle, Back to Chiropractic Continuing Education Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Glendale, California, 2018
Current nutrition methods for proper advisement of patients. Inclusive of questionnaire, written assessment, evaluation, and recommendations. To be noted, moderator suggested that DC not insist on a product like so no ethical boundaries would be crossed in suggesting a nutritional formulation.
- Ethical Behavior and Laws for the Practicing DC, Back to Chiropractic Continuing Education Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Glendale, California, 2018
Proper chiropractic physician behavior for patient care. Focused on room monitoring, after hours care, gowning, out of office DC conduct, and the laws of the state.
- XRAY For Licensed Supervisor Certification Hours, Back to Chiropractic Continuing Education Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Torrance, California, 2018
Current measuring and reading methods in radiology for diagnostic and patient care. Included angle measurement, diagnostic images, alignment, mathematical calculations, and more
- Ethics with Emphasis on State Laws, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2018
Additional information on right and wrong professionalism in the DC office. CE emphasized legal penalties and professional license risk if accused whether rightly or wrongly of inappropriate DC conduct.
- Department of Transportation(DOT) Training, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Glendale, California, 2017
Studies to become a DOT examining DC with comprehensive knowledge and proper documentation for drivers. Focused on common issues like diabetes, vision, extremities, hearing, and more. DC was trained to make the right decision and referral.
- Diabetes Type 2 Knowledge Emphasis with Type 1 DC Awareness, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2016
DC advisement for the management of Type II diabetes through lifestyle, weight, and diet. As more patients acquire Type 2 diabetes mellitus, DC are uniquely positioned to at least be aware of symptoms and make the right referral.
- Methods to Improve Office Flow and Write Proper Procedures Manuals, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Garden Grove, California, 2015
DC office methods highlighting written procedures in major categories like office, patient, conduct, termination, leave time, independent contractors and more.
- Determining the Need for Hormone Replacement Therapy, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Burbank, California, 2014
DC advisement and referral for possible hormone changes that evolve with normal aging. Patient symptoms may combine to create a picture of a treatable problem that occurs with aging. The competent DC will consider decreased hormones as a possibility and refer.
- Becoming a Hospital Specialist Chiropractor, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Burbank, California, 2013
Methods to form relationships with hospital staff and management to become a respected and trusted referral source for patient care. More DC are entering the hospital setting and becoming specialist and attending meetings on hospitals across the USA>
- Sports Injury and Rapid Recovery Methods, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Burbank, California, 2012
Identifying and DC treatment of sports injury to minimize delay in recovery and improve post injury status. Seminar emphasized a difference between injury vs. sport's injury with the athlete being somewhat more highly motivated to follow provider guidance.
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia(MUA), Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Irvine, California, 2011
Anesthetic manipulation of intractable pain done under light sedation in a outpatient surgical suite. Some patients only need to adjusted but are in to much discomfort to relax. This is a last pre-surgical approach that effectively allows the DC to avoid muscle resistance and patient guarding.
- Chiropractic Full Spine Technique, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Glendale, California, 2011
Modified and refined adjusting methods. The DC can apply salient skills to patients. Goal was to stay current and minimize discomfort to DC patients. Moderator stated what was considered obsolete and new.
- Sports Injury and Rapid Recovery Methods, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Burbank, California, 2011
Additional research and development of injury methods and techniques and they apply to the practicing DC in the office setting. Identifying and DC treatment of sports injury to minimize delay in recovery and improve post injury status. Seminar emphasized a difference between injury vs. sport's injury with the athlete being somewhat more highly motivated to follow provider guidance.
- Full Body DC Assessment through History and Examination, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Santa Ana, California, 2010
Improved and current history and a exam methods to improve office skills. Moderator emphasized items that legally must be documented in H &P. Stated that illegible paperwork was often disputed or reject so requested all attendees write clearly.
- All in One DC Seminar on Various Topics, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Burbank, California, 2009
A mixture of ethics, office, and technique information to enhance DC safety and productivity in the office setting. DC were involved in lecture, participation, quizzes, and technique skills during the course of a full day.
- Manipulation Under Anesthesia(MUA), Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Newport Beach, California, 2008
Anesthetic manipulation of intractable pain done under light sedation in a outpatient surgical suite. Some patients only need to adjusted but are in to much discomfort to relax. This is a last pre-surgical approach that effectively allows the DC to avoid muscle resistance and patient guarding.
- Sports Injury and Rapid Recovery Methods, Innercalm Associates, BCE, Newport Beach, California, 2008
Identifying injury to best treat the patient because your diagnosis is more precise. Premise was better treatment will be delivered by the DC if the most precise and correct diagnosis is obtained. Using the typical methods of observation, palpation, orthopedic testing, and x-ray if determined necessary to help achieve most correct result. After this then modalities and proper suggestions can be given to the patient with hope of achieving a better and more long lasting outcome.
- Wellness In the Office in a Practical Format for Best DC delivery to the Patient, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Irvine, California, 2007
Maximizing patient benefits through the knowledgeable DC to assist in avoiding health related problems. Additional wellness information coupled with current research and science to assist the DC in delivering to best information to patients. Topics included exercise, nutrition, yoga, rest, and establishing a daily routine and consistency for best results.
- Wellness In the Office in a Practical Format for Best DC delivery to the Patient, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Costa Mesa, California, 2006
Additional wellness information coupled with current research and science to assist the DC in delivering to best information to patients. Topics included exercise, nutrition, yoga, rest, and establishing a daily routine and consistency for best results.
- Information Radiology with Film Study, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, San Diego, California, 2005
Radiographic presentation to assist DC license as supervisors. This presentation was only x-ray films. Sorted in an anatomical way from the top of the head to the feet. Images of most commonly observed soft tissue shadows, bony alterations, spinal disc changes, and misalignments were studied throughout the day.
- XRAY For Licensed Supervisor Certification Hours, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Sacramento, California, 2004
Difficult subject with additional study and review offered by this course. Primarily for certificate holders of XRAY supervisors license. Presentation included images, mathematics, body position, proper labeling, and when to refer cases beyond the scope of the chiropractor.
- Sports Injury and Rapid Recovery Methods, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Burbank, California, 2003
Sports related injuries as different from non-sport. Special assessment and DC management for these type of patients. DC can sometimes feel pressure to hurry athlete back. This course gave wisdom to approximate a better return to full functional training.
- Worker Compensation Understanding the System, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Studio City, California, 2002
Additional study with new laws and procedures. Many DC's were beginning to limit work compensation in their practice because of laws and rules changes. This session updated providers on best practices to sustain this niche in the practice and obtain more effective outcomes because of better documentation and procedures.
- Worker's Compensation Understanding the System, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Fullerton, California, 2002
Additional study with new laws and procedures. Many DC's were beginning to limit work compensation in their practice because of laws and rules changes. This session updated providers on best practices to sustain this niche in the practice and obtain more effective outcomes because of better documentation and procedures.
- History and Examination with Emphasis on Body Systems, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Fullerton, California, 2001
Current documentation and techniques. Different approach breaking the body down into systems and DC evaluation pertinent to each body area. Moderator included modified forms distilled down to legal and effective information that a DC should include in every patient record.
- Balanced Body Measuring the Benefits of CMT, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Riverside, California, 2000
True measurement outcomes for both the DC and the patient to show before and after spinal manipulation results. A way to know and show the benefit of chiropractic on the body and spine. Patient's often question what is noticed after the spinal manipulation. This session gave the practicing DC tools to answer this line of questioning better.
- Neurolinguistic Programming(NLP), Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Glendale, California, 1999
Neurolinguistic programming for more effective communication with patients. Focused on body language, eye movement, and voice inflection to help discern patient truthfulness. The eyes were the ultimate key to the effectiveness of NLP.
- Healthy Practice Healthy Spine, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Fullerton, California, 1998
Best business methods to allow DC to concentrate on best proper delivery of chiropractic without worry about the business aspects. DC that are not compromised by inadequate business models give better care to the patient.
- XRAY For Licensed Supervisor Certification Hours, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Culver City, California, 1997
For the licensed XRAY supervisor. Course emphasized a lot of mathematics calculating angle, distance, conization, patient position, left or right side. Quite a challenging CE.
- Multiple Topics for the practicing DC, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Culver City, California, 1996
All day seminar with handouts, lecture, and materials to use immediately in the DC office. Technique. Role play. Participation. Ethics. Personal Injury. Work Comp. Session included a lot of participation by attendees especially during the technique session.
- Continuing Education for The DC, Innercalm Associates Post Graduate Series, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Thousand Oaks, California, 1995
Many topics relevant to the practicing DC to improve and maintain professional skills. Always inclusive of ethics, technique, participation, and lecture. Audience participation encouraged which worked most effectively in the technique section.
- Gibson Office Management and Documents, Gibson Office Management and Documents, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Laguna Hills, California, 1994
One day live seminar of fundamental office methods to improve business inclusive if reproducible forms and workbook. Greetings, billing, ledger, and more were discussed .
Publications
- McCarty, L. (1998). Manual Microtouch Therapy A home Approach to Self Care with Soft Tissue Methods. Book, 1(1), 1-82.
Scholarly Presentations
- Consumer Affairs, C. America's Best Physician (Table Award and Poster for the years received). Internet Publication on Top search sites like Google, Firefox, Chrome, 2018
- McCarty, L. Chiropractic Question and Answer By Dr. McCarty, DC Answer question about Spinal Hygeine (Newspaper). Sun Newpaper and Journal Local Delivery Version, Seal Beach, California, 1999
Teaching
- Life Coach, Life Coach, Certified Life Coach Institute, Garden Grove, California, 2021 – Present
- Certified Personal Trainer, B-fit Trainer's Guide, Self, Fountain Valley, California, 1990 – Present
- Writer/Researcher, Dr. Mac's Masters, Self, Fountain Valley, California, 1992 – Present
- Nexus for US Military, Writer, Self, Lakewood, California, 2018 – 2018
- Manufacturer, HerbAllNet Multivitamin, Self, Long Beach, California, 2002 – 2010
- Professional Sports Team Chiropractor, Chiropractor, Pro Sports Team, Los Angeles, California, 1999 – 2004
- Lecturer, Manual Microtouch Therapy, Health Club, Rossmoor, California, 1998 – 1999
Memberships
- The Whole Health Chiropractic Network, The Science for a Lifetime, Doctor of Chiropractic Member, 1996 – Present
- Loyola High School, Alumni Member, 1976 – Present
- UCI, Alumni Member, 1987 – Present
- Chiropractic Health Plan of California(CHPC), Member, One of the earliest and long standing member of this dynamic provider program., 1997 – Present
- Doctors' Malpractice, Member, 1993 – Present
- GOVX specializing in offering first responder products, Member/First Responder, Products made for either law enforcement, military, or first responders., 2020 – Present
- Kappa Alpha Psi, Founding Chapter Member, Polemarch and Orange County California Alumni Chapter Founding member, as well., 1979 – Present
- Delta Sigma Chi International Fraternity, Member of the Healing Arts, Gamma Chapter, 1991 – Present
- Southern California University of Health Sciences(SCUHS formerly Los Angeles College of Chiropractic), Lifetime Alumni, a great experience that has created a good life which i support wholeheartedly, 1993 – Present
- American Chiropractic Association(ACA), Member holding additional specialty in Nutrition and Sports Injury and Physical Fitness, 2021 – Present
Honors & Awards
- Legacy Brick Program for the New Las Vegas Stadium for Fan Supporters to Buy in their name for to be, Las Vegas Raiders Football, 2021, Dr. McCarty and Family, Nation Forever
- Forest Level, with over 5000 trees planted, Aspiration Bank, Go Green Program, Netzero Emission Tree Planting Program, 2021
- Honorary, 100 trees planted in Angeles National Forest, Los Angeles, CA, Green Program by A Living Tribute.org, 2021
- America's Best Physicians, Designated after over 25 years in practice and achievement, National Consumer Advisory Board, 2018,2019,2020,2021
- National Title, Highland of Scotland Land Award Plot 280028 Plot 280028, 2020
- USPTO Patent Pending, CQ4+1, an acronym for covid quad 4 plus 1 and a safety kit developed by Dr. McCarty, DC, 2020
- USPTO Patent Pending, C-QUAD4 PLUS 1 Covid Quad Four PPE Kit plus ONE additional Item, 2020
- USPTO, Patent #TX 8-663-626 for Dr. McCarty's book Manual Microtouch Therapy, 2018
- Participation, proceeds going for various causes related to the Dodgers organization and throughout, LA BIG 5K @ Dodger Stadium, 2013
- Supporter through donation and professional services, American Gymnastics Academy(AGA) Long Beach, CA Home to College and Olympic High Achiever Participants., 2001-2002
- Presidential Sports Award for Sports/Fitness, Presidential Sports Council out of Washington DC, 1988
- Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program after high achievement on the PSAT, 1975 Junior year @ Loyola High School Los Angeles CA
Community Service
- Herbal Tea with Lemon/Ginger Covid Protection Office Give away, Lakewood, California, 2018 – Present
- Daccz, Dr. McCarty, DC custom business product line specializing in had sanitizer and some PPE items like masks and gloves., Garden Grove, California, 2020 – Present
- Covid Hand Sanitizer Give Away, Dr. McCarty, DC started practicing in 2002 and has always and only used hand sanitizer before beginning assessment, Garden Grove, California, 1993 – Present
- Dr. McCarty's, DC Office Patient Education Brochures, Long Beach, California, 1997 – Present
- Jackie Robinson Foundation Student Scholarship Program Club 42, Los Angeles, California, 2008 – Present
- AARP Spinal Screening, Lakewood, California, 2010 – 2010
- Clinical Laboratory Technician Collecting and Sorting samples for analysis, Fountain Valley, California, 1991 – 1984
- Clinical Laboratory Technician Collecting and Sorting samples for analysis, Costa Mesa, California, 1991 – 1986
- Clinical Laboratory Technician Collecting and Sorting samples for analysis, Saddleback, California, 1988 – 1983
- Clinical Laboratory Technician Collecting and Sorting samples for analysis, San Clemente, California, 1985 – 1983
- Clinical Laboratory Technician Collecting and Sorting samples for analysis, Santa Ana, California, 1983 – 1979
- Assistant Manager, Fox Hills for Franchise Working exclusively and successfully off of commission only, Fox Hills, California, 1979 – 1977
- Angeles National Forest Griffith Park Camp Counselor and Coordinator of Weekly Activities for groups of 6-15 people from ages 8-15, Los Angeles, California, 1976 – 1973
