• Chiropractor, Natural Wellness & Pain Relief Centers, 2008-present
• Clinic Director, Anchor Bay Spine Center, New Baltimore, MI 2003-2009
• Clinic Director, Grand Blanc Spine Center, Grand Blanc, MI 2002-2008

 

• Director of Research, Pettibon Institute, Chehalis, WA 2003-present
• Peer Reviewer, Practicing Chiropractors’ Committee on Radiology Protocols (PCCRP) for Biomechanical Assessment of Spinal Subluxation in Chiropractic Clinical Practice, 2006
• Research Advisor, CLEAR Institute, St. Cloud, MN 2007-2008
• American Surgical Center, West Bloomfield, MI 2009-present; co-admit privileges
• Independent Medical Examiner, Medical Consultants Network, 2009-present
• Research Committee, Michigan Association of Chiropractors, 2010-present
• Michigan Co-Director, National Association of MUA Physicians, 2010-present
• President, International Chiropractic Scoliosis Board, 2010-present
• Peer Reviewer, Journal of the American Association of Integrative Medicine, 2010-present
• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2010 – present
• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health, 2010-present
• Editorial Board, Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health, 2010-present
• President, International Chiropractic Scoliosis Board, 2010-present
• Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Scoliosis Rehabilitation, 2011-present

 

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Michigan, License #2301008587, 2002-present

Post-graduate Education, Certifications and Diplomas

• 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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Magdy Shady MD, Neurosurgeon, Long Island, NY, 2010
• 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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010
• 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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010
• 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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Robert Peyster MD, Neuroradiologist, Long Island, NY, 2010
• 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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2010
• 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, New York State Department of Education, Board for Chiropractic, AACME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and CMCS Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2010
• Kinesio Taping Association, KT3 Certification Course, Lower Extremity and Sports Taping, The Allwell Group, LLC, 2010
• 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, CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY 2009
• 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. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
• MRI, Bone Scan & 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, CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island NY, 2009
• Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG,) Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV,) Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP,) Visual Evoked Potential (VEP,) Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmography (V-ENG) interpretation, protcols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
• 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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
• 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, pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
• Impairment Rating Certification, The understanding and utilization of the protocols and parameters of the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th Edition. Spine, neurological sequelae, migraine, sexual dysfunction, sleep and arousal disorders, station and gait disorders and consciousness are detailed for impairment rating. Herniated discs, radiculopathy, fracture, dislocation, and functional loss are also detailed in relation to impairment ratings. CMCS Post Doctoral Education Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Long Island, NY, 2008
• Kinesio Taping Association, KT1 & KT2 Certification Course, Fundamental and Advanced Kinesio Taping, 2008
• University of Bridgeport, College of Chiropractic, “Manipulation Under Anesthesia” Certification Bridgeport, CT 2006
• Pettibon Institute Research and Education, “Advanced Procedures for Rehabilitation of the Spine and Posture” Gig Harbor, WA 2004
• Pettibon Institute Research and Education, “Certification of the Foundational Sciences for Neurospinal Biomechanics and its Application in Spine and Posture Correction” Gig Harbor, WA 2004
• Pettibon Institute Research and Education, “Soft Tissue Rehabilitation” Gig Harbor, WA 2005
• Pettibon Institute Research and Education, “Scoliosis Spinal Biomechanics and Posture Correction” Gig Harbor, WA 2002
• Pettibon Institute Research and Education, “Spinal Biomechanics X-Ray Analysis” Gig Harbor, WA 2003
• Pettibon Institute Research and Education, “Biological, Mechanical and Re-engineering” Gig Harbor, WA 2002
• American Academy of Spine Physicians, “Diplomate certification in Multidisciplinary Spine Medicine” Chicago, IL 2006
• Texas Chiropractic College, “Peer Review” Pasadena, TX 2006
• Texas Chiropractic College, “Independent Chiropractic Examiner” Pasadena, TX 2006
• Texas Chiropractic College, “Chiropractic Insurance Consultant Certification” Pasadena, TX 2006
• Metagenics Midwest, “A Functional Medicine Approach to Managing Chronic Pain” Plymouth, MI 2009

 

• Extension Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, “Beginning Lordosis and A-P Spine Correction” 2007-2009
• Extension Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, “X-ray and other Exam Procedures for Permanent Posture and Spine Correction” 2007-2009
• Extension Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL, “Soft Tissue Rehab Protocols and Home Care / Strengthening Procedures” 2007-2009
• Extension Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA, “Beginning Lordosis and A-P Spine Correction” 2003-present
• Extension Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA, “X-ray and other Exam Procedures for Permanent Posture and Spine Correction” 2003-present
• Extension Faculty, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA, “Soft Tissue Rehab Protocols and Home Care / Strengthening Procedures” 2003-present
• Presenter, Michigan Association of Chiropractors WorkSafe Program, Grand Blanc, MI, “Proper Workplace Ergonomics” 2005-2007
• Course Director, Pettibon Institute, “Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification and Proctorship Series” Sponsored by Michigan Board of Chiropractic, PACE 2010-present

 

• Michigan Association of Chiropractors, 2007-present
• MAC Century Club, 2008-2009
• Michigan Chiropractic Society, 2002-2006
• National Fibromyalgia Partnership, 2007-2009
• The Pettibon Institute, 2002-present
• Society on Scoliosis Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Treatment 2005-present
• American Chiropractic Association, 2008-present
• American Association of Integrative Medicine, 2008-present
• American Academy of Hospital Chiropractors, 2007-2009
• American Academy of Spine Physicians, 2003-present
• National Association of MUA Physicians, 2010-present
• North American Scoliosis Initiative, 2010-present
• International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology, 2010-present
• International Chiropractic Scoliosis Board, 2010-present

 

• “The Pettibon System: Neurophysiologic approach to spine and posture rehabilitation.” Presented at the Spinal Kinetics Research Society 1st Annual Meeting, Detroit, MI Nov 10,11 2004
• “Using the Pettibon Weighting System and vibration traction to increase Boston brace correction for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.” Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities. Poznan, Poland April 7,8, 2006
• “Advances in the Pettibon System/Neurospinal Biomechanics: Sagittal Cervical Configuration; Long-Term Treatment Follow-ups.” Presented at the 6th Annual Global Scientific Convention; American Academy of Minimally Invasive Spinal Specialists. Las Vegas, NV, April 14-16, 2007
• “Cobb angle outcomes for adults scoliosis patients receiving a multimodal neuromuscular re-education based treatment: 18-27 month follow-up.” Presented at the 7th International Conference on Conservative Management of Spinal Deformities. Montreal, Canada. 20-22 May 2010

 

• “Fellow” American Association of Integrative Medicine, 2007
• “Fellow” American College of Spine Physicians, 2011
• “Researcher of the Year” The Pettibon Institute, 2006
• “Fellow” Royal College of Chiropractic Medicine, 2006
• Inducted into Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Research Honor Society, Pi Tau Delta, 2002
• “America’s Top Chiropractors” voted on by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2004 Edition
• “America’s Top Chiropractors” voted on by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2009 Edition
• “America’s Top Chiropractors” voted on by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2011 Edition

 

• Kiwanis Club, Member 2003-present
• Susan G. Komen 3-Day Race, Volunteer Medical Personnel 2005

 

• “Neurospinal Biomechanics.” In: The Practice of Minimally Invasive Spinal Technique, 2nd ed. 2005 AAMISMS Education; New City, NY

 

• Cervical curve restoration and forward head posture reduction for the treatment of mechanical thoracic pain using the Pettibon corrective and rehabilitative procedures.
  J Chiropractic Medicine 2002;1:113-115
• Spinal manipulation and anterior headweighting for the correction of forward head posture and cervical hypolordosis: A pilot study.
  J Chiropractic Medicine 2003; 2:51-55
• Cervical hyperlordosis, forward head posture, and lumbar kyphosis correction: A novel treatment for mid thoracic pain.
  J Chiropractic Medicine 2003; 2:111-113
• The presence of upper cervical dysfunction on bite line deviation in pre and post lateral cervical radiographs.
  J Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics 2003 26:E48
• Strength gains through lumbar lordosis restoration.
  J Chiropractic Medicine 2003;2:137-141
• The future of postural correction: A subspecialty of evidence-based medicine.
  Posture Magazine March 2003
• Scoliosis in an adult male.
  Posture Magazine July 2003
• Hyperimmune egg powder for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
  J Chiropractic Medicine 2004;3:12-14
• Idiopathic scoliosis treatment using the scoliosis reduction and rehabilitation protocol.
  J Chiropractic Medicine 2004;3:96-10
• Scoliosis treatment using a combination of manipulative and rehabilitative therapy: a retrospective case series.
  BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2004, 5:32
• Reflex control of the spine and posture: a review of the literature from a chiropractic perspective.
  Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2005, 13:16
• Scoliosis treatment using spinal manipulation and the Pettibon Weighting System™: a summary of 3 atypical presentations.
  Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2006, 14:1
• Improvement of lower extremity electrodiagnostic findings following a trial of spinal manipulation and motion-based therapy.
  Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2006 14:20
• Integrative treatment using chiropractic and conventional techniques for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: outcomes in four patients.
  Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research 2007 July 9:1-7
• Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treatment using the Pettibon corrective procedures: a case report.
  Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2007;6:83-84
• Radiographic disc height improvement following a trial of multi-modal spine rehabilitation and vibration-traction: a retrospective case series.
  Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2008;7:140-145
• The relationship between cervical kyphosis and idiopathic scoliosis.
  Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research 2008 Oct 13
• Improvement in forward head posture, cervical lordosis, and pulmonary function with chiropractic care, anterior head weighting, and whole body vibration: a retrospective study.
  Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health 2009; Oct 12:1-7
• Cobb’s Angle in Scoliosis: Gold Standard or Golden Calf. A Commentary on Scoliosis Outcome Assessments.
  Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health 2010; Jan 19:6-10
• Management of a 59-year-old female patient with adult degenerative scoliosis using manipulation under anesthesia.
  Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2010; 9: 77-83
• Outcomes for adult scoliosis patients receiving chiropractic rehabilitation: a 24 month case-controlled retrospective analysis.
  Journal of Chiropractic Medicine 2011;10:179-184
• Four-year follow-up results for a patient receiving chiropractic rehabilitation for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a case report.
  Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health 2011;2:54-58
• Manipulation under anesthesia for patients with failed back surgery: retrospective case series with one-year follow-up.
  Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (Accepted for Publication)
• Improvements in chronic low back pain and cardiovascular risk factors using a homeopathic human chorionic gonadotropin (HcG)-based weight loss program: a case report.
  Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (Accepted for Publication)