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SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Private Practice, Chiropractor and Clinic Director, Pittsburgh, PA and New Kensington, PA 1989-1991
Private Practice, Chiropractor and Clinic Director, Professional Sports Chiropractic and Acupressure Center, North Side, PA 1996-2000
Private Practice, Chiropractor and Clinic Director, Monroeville, PA 1991-2008
EDUCATION and LICENSURE
Life Chiropractic College, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Marietta, GA 1989
University of Pittsburgh, Organic Chemistry Major, Pittsburgh, PA 1985
Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Arts, University Park, PA 1984
Adjunctive Procedures, Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania 1989
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania 1989-Presently
Diplomate, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 1988
Diplomate American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
International Chiropractic Association, Council on Applied Chiropractic Sciences, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma, May 1994
Life Chiropractic College West, Trauma, Neurology and the Chiropractic Physician, Neurophysiology, Neuro-anatomy, Repair, Remodeling, Rehabilitation of the Whiplash Patient Review of the Literature, Understanding the Pathophysiology Basis of Soft Tissue Injury and Repair Philadelphia, PA February 1994
Life Chiropractic College West, Principles of Soft Tissue Injury and Repair, Integration of Medical Scientific Literature on Trauma and Neurology of Care for Practical Utilization Philadelphia, PA March 1994
Life Chiropractic College West, Radiology – MRI, C.T., Video Fluoroscopy and X-ray Analysis, Contemporary Imaging Technologies and Their Role in Documenting and Managing Injuries Dallas, TX May 1993
Life Chiropractic College West, Understanding Mechanisms of Injury from Various Types of Vehicular Trauma, Specific Mechanisms of Injury Physics and Musculoskeletal, Neurogenic, Discogenic, and Joint Pathologies with Vehicular Trauma Atlanta, GA May 1994
Life Chiropractic College West, Electrodiagnostics, Neurodiagnostics, EMG, and Thermography, Protocols and Utilization of Neuroelectrodiagnostics for Documentation and Differential Diagnosis of Various Effects of Spinal Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury Dallas, TX June 1993
Life Chiropractic College West, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation Procedures in the Practical Clinical Setting, The Nature of Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Injuries-The Basis and Procedures of Chiropractic Rehabilitation Dallas, TX July 1993
Life Chiropractic College West, Rehabilitation Protocols Specific for Whiplash, Spinal Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury, Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Protocols, Testing for Spinal Evaluation and Documenting “Medical Necessity” Through Electrodiagnostics, Neurodiagnostics, MRI, and CT Scan Dallas, TX April 1993
Life Chiropractic College West, ICA Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part II, Medico-Legal Preparation, Practical Use of Documenting Medical Literature and Procedures of Implementation in the Med-Legal Arena Atlanta, GA April 1996
Life Chiropractic College West, Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Clinical Outcomes Through Specific Case Management, Practical Application and Utilization Guidelines for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Whiplash, Spinal Trauma and Soft Tissue Injuries , MRI, CT, EMG/NCV Diagnostic Protocols Harrisburg, PA March 1993
Life Chiropractic College West, Reporting and Paperwork – Comprehensive Record Keeping and Reporting for Whiplash, Spinal Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury Cases, Protocols of testing for Spinal Evaluations and Documenting “Medical Necessity” including the Mercy Conference Document Dallas, TX August 1993
Life Chiropractic College West, Impairment Ratings Specific for Whiplash, Spinal Trauma and Soft Tissue Injury Cases, Necessary Procedures for Performing Impairment Ratings as Outlined in the Current Edition of the AMA’s “Guide to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment” Dallas, TX September 1993
Life Chiropractic College West, Practical Preparation for Expert Witness, Collect, and Correlate Evidence of Soft Tissue Injury Using a Model Based On Guyton’s “Textbook of Medical Physiology”, Clinical Signs of Closed-Head Injury, Treatment, and to Whom You Should Refer Dallas, TX October 1993
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Education Division New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Diagnostic Imaging & Testing Interpretation and Protocols, MRI protocols and interpretation, CAT scan protocols and interpretation, x-ray trauma series protocols and interpretation, bone scan protocols and interpretation, EMG/NCV protocols and utilization and International Classification of Disease trauma coding Long Island, NY 2008
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Department of Education Board for Chiropractic, 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 Long Island, NY 2008
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, 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 Long Island, NY 2008
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New YorkState Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Crash Dynamics and it's 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, Newton’s, 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 Long Island, NY 2008
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, 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 Long Island, NY 2008
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, 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-Electronystagmusgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient Long Island, NY 2008
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, 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 Long Island, NY 2008
CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department, Board for Chiropractic, 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 Long Island, NY 2008
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Nimmo-Tonus Technique, Neurologic Mechanisms, Muscular and Joint Dysfunction, Neuroanatomy, Somo-Visceral and Viscero-Somatic Reflexes of Trigger Points Allentown, PA May 1998
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Advanced Principles of Upper Extremity Adjusting, Diagnostics for Shoulder, Arm, and Hand Subluxations, Nerve Entrapment and Thoracic Outlet Syndromes, CTS Diagnostics and Treatment Protocols Pittsburgh, PA June 1998
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Society, Back School/Ergonomics, Managing Disorders of the Lumbar Spine, Intervertebral Disc Syndromes, Facet Instability Syndromes, Compression Vs. Torsion Injuries, Failed Back Surgery Protocols and treatments Pittsburgh, PA June 1990
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Society, Enhancing Radiological Interpretation: A Unique Clinical Update, Review of the Literature, MRI, X-Ray, CT Scan, Brain Mapping Pittsburgh, PA August 1990
Pennsylvania Academy of Chiropractic Physicians, Chiropractic Management of Headache and Facial Pain with Special Emphasis on the Traumatized Patient, Differential Diagnosis, Oswestry Format, Subjective and Objective Intake Protocols, Anatomical and Physiological Diagnostic Testing Pittsburgh, PA September 1991
Parker Chiropractic College, Clinical Neurology, Diagnostic Protocols, Dermatomes, Deep Tendon Reflexes, Upper Motor Neuron lesions, Cranial Nerve Diagnostic Protocols, EMG/NCV, SSEP Pittsburgh, PA 1991
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, Chiropractic Sciences, MRI Physics Protocols and Interpretation, Quantify Patient Status, Progress and Treatment Protocols, Documenting Complicated Vs. Uncomplicated Cases, Diagnostic Research Peer-Reviewed Journals Pittsburgh, PA 1998
Texas Chiropractic College, Peer Review-Introduction to Peer Review Expert Witness Deposition Workshop, Court Room Trial Testimony, Peer review case Presentations Pittsburgh, PA November 2000
Texas Chiropractic College, Peer Review-Ancillary Diagnostic Testing, Plain Film Radiographs, MRI, CT Scan, Bone Scan, Myelography Procedures, EMG, NCV, SSEP Testing, Peer Review Report Writing Pittsburgh, PA December 2000
Texas Chiropractic College, Rehabilitation Exercise Protocols For The Treatment of Sports Injuries, Metabolic Specific Training, Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Pittsburgh, PA July 2000
National- Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education, Chiropractic Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia Literature Review, Myofascial Therapy protocols, Trigger Point Biochemistry, Histology and Dysfunctions Altoona, PA May 2000
Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Medicare Documentation Pittsburgh, PA June 2000
International Chiropractors Association, Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Research, Mechanisms and Injury to the Disc and facet capsules, Chronic Post-MVA Spine Pain, Management Protocols of Chronic Whiplash-Syndrome Patients, Whiplash and Visual Disturbances, Dizziness, Visceral Relationships, Abnormal Psychological Profiles, Accelerated Degenerative Joint Disease Post-Trauma, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Nutrition and Exercise for Post-Trauma Patient, Medico-Legal Aspects of Post-Trauma Soft-tissue Injuries, Causation Relationship to Trauma and Subjective and Objective Findings, Treatment Protocols and Permanent Disabilities and Functional Loss Using Various Diagnostic Protocols Including Range of Motion, MRI, and EMG Protocols Pittsburgh, PA September 2001
Logan College of Chiropractic, Spinal/Pelvic Stabilization Certification Program, Orthotic Therapy and Spinal/Pelvic Stabilization, Rehabilitation Protocols, Biomechanical, Postural Analysis, and Rehabilitation Coraopolis, PA December 2001
Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Connections of Health-Mind, Body, Spine, Diagnostic Protocols and Treatment Protocols, Pittsburgh, PA August 2002
Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Whiplash-The Case for Chiropractic, Whiplash Documentation, History and Epidemiology, Mechanisms of Injury, Specific Radiologic Views Post-Whiplash Trauma, Accident Reconstruction, Biomechanics of Low-Speed Impact Collisions Monroeville, PA January 2002
Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Insurance Procedures-The Rules, CPT Coding, ICD Coding and Documentation Monroeville, PA September 2004
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia Symposium, Subclinical Hypothyroidism, Metabolic, Herbal, and Vitamin Treatment Protocol Options, Functional Nutritional Disorders, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Fibromyalgia Syndrome Protocols Pittsburgh, PA April 2004
University of Pittsburgh, Managing Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Subclinical Hypothyroidism, Mitochondrial Disorders Pittsburgh, PA April 2004
International Foundation for Nutrition and Health, Blood Chemistry and Herbal Therapies Seminar Pittsburgh, PA May 2003
International Foundation for Nutrition and Health, Mastering Nutrition with Blood Chemistry Interpretation Pittsburgh, PA June 2003
Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania, Documenting the Impairment of the Vertebral Subluxation in Whiplash, Radiology, CT Scan MRI, Videoflouroscopy Pittsburgh, PA July 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Athritis Treatment, Resistance Exercise, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Connection, Exercise and Water Replacement, Weight Loss Via Thermogenic Properties Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Probiotics, Anti-Septic Activity, Acute Inflammation, the Vegetarian Athlete, and Blood Lipid Profiles Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Magnesium and Hypertension, Whole Grains and Disease, Atherosclerosis and Vitamin E, Alcohol-Damaged Liver Supplementation, Antioxidants and Free Radicals Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Nutrition and the Elderly, Minerals Protein/Fiber/Water/Antioxidants, Weight Maintenance, Deficiencies and Supplements Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Obesity, Body Composition, Calculations, Diet and Exercise Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Fiber in Childhood, Childhood Obesity, Development, Mineral Requirements, Growth and Weaning Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Osteoporosis, Pregnancy, Lactation Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Migraine Prevention, Parkinson Disease, Functions and Applications Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure and Osteoporosis, Diabetes and Headaches, Arthritis and Depression, Mechanism and Effects Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Mechanisms and Effects of Various Herbs Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Mechanisms and Effects of Various Supplements, Phytomedicine, Herbal Therapy Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Nutrition Nutrient Interactions and Toxicity, Drug Interactions, Herbal Interactions Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Therapy Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Manipulation After Fractures, Anterior Knee Pain, Ankle Sprains, Pain Control Pittsburgh, PA June 2006
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diagnostic Imaging and C.A.M Treatments Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Upper Extremity Entrapment, Neuropathy, Tunnel Syndromes Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis TMD in the Pediatric Population Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Evaluating Case Studies Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Case Presentation of Cervical Myelopathy Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Vertebral Artery Dissection Following an Automobile Accident Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Irritation of the Paraspinal Symphathetic Chain Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Adult Tethered Cord Syndrome Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Low Back Pain, Fracture and the Cauda Equina Syndrome Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Low Back Pain Case Management Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Diagnostic Testing, Differential Diagnosis of Low Back Pain Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Risk Factors and Causes for CTS Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Shoulder Syndrome Causes Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Patellofemoral Syndrome Causes Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Pediatric Meningitis Signs and Symptoms Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Lab Testing Data Collection and Processing Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Diagnosis and Treatment of the Injured Shoulder Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Construct Examination/Radiographic Criteria for Osteochondritis Dessicans Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Physical Diagnosis Establish Risk Factors and Treatment for Osteoporosis Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Introduction to Hormones, Adrenal Fatigue, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome and Menopause Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Research Trends Pittsburgh, PA June 2008
SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS
International Chiropractic Association
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Federation
Pennsylvania Academy of Chiropractic Physicians
Pennsylvania Chiropractic Society
Life College Ambassador
SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Toys for Tots Coordinator, Monroeville, PA
Crime Stoppers Coordinator, Monroeville, PA
Blanket Drive for Homeless Coordinator, Monroeville, PA
Food Drive for Homeless Coordinator, Monroeville, PA
Officer Phil Child Safety Program Coordinator, Monroeville, PA
Monroeville Chamber of Commerce Member, Monroeville, PA
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