Online Continuing Education Instructors

Continuing education credit instructors for physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, occupational therapy and massage therapy

Online Continuing Education Instructors

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Alan Hickey, N.C.T.M.B. Florida L.M.T.

Alan Hickey received his certification in Massage Therapy from Emerald Coast Massage School, Fort Walton Beach Florida, in June of 2004, his national certification from the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (N.C.B.T.M.B.) and his state of Florida license to practice massage in Jan 2005. Since Jan 2005 he has continued his education in massage by becoming certified in infant massage, hot stone massage, pre and post pregnancy massage, sports massage, and several other massage modalities and techniques. He is currently enrolled in Oklahoma City University as a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Professional Studies with an emphasis in Business.

 

He just completed a sixteen month massage instructorship in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where, in addition to teaching massage, he became involved in curriculum development, course scheduling, marketing and promotion, spa area/services development and design, and massage business applications for the nationally certified school. He is currently involved in the Oklahoma coalition for massage licensure for the state of Oklahoma. Prior to teaching massage, he directed the creation/operation of a day spa in the Destin Florida area that included contributing to the design, building, equipping, and day to day operation of the spa. As Corporate Vice President and Spa Director, his duties included equipment purchase and installation, hiring and management of all personnel, marketing and promotion to include print advertising, televised publicity, and numerous special events. He designed and published the spa menu and all printed material for the spa. He performed massage therapist duties at the spa. His own personal versions of the Hot Stone Massage and Couple's Synchronous Massage, with two massage therapists performing identical massage movements and techniques in perfect unison, set the standard along the Emerald Coast of Florida.

 

He practices as a massage therapist in the Oklahoma City metro area and in several of the surrounding cities throughout the state.

 

Some of his Modalities/Techniques include; Swedish, Deep Tissue, Pre and Post Pregnancy, Infant, Thai, Sports, Hot Stone, Neuro-Muscular Therapy, Trigger Point, Reflexology, Lymphatic drainage, Spa Clay/ Mud/ Algae/ Seaweed body services, Aromatherapy treatments, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi.

 

His plans include publishing a book in early 2008 that will take massage therapists step by step through the arduous journey of opening their own spa business. He also will complete a Master's degree in Business in early 2009.

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Dr. Linda Simon

Dr. Linda Simon , a practicing Chiropractic physician in Scottsdale, Arizona has co-owned Simon Chiropractic, P.C. an Interdisciplinary Health Clinic with her husband, Dr. Ira Simon for twenty years. Born, Linda Bloomberg in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Simon is a magna cum laude graduate from Pace University in New York City with her 1981 degree in Biological Research. With a 1985 diploma from New York Chiropractic College, she and her husband opened Simon Chiropractic as a family practice specializing in complicated cases. Dr. Simon began her writing career immediately after arriving in Arizona as the Health Editor of Today's Arizona Woman and contributing author to Arizona Living Magazine. Hired as an expert case writer, she has also developed extensive Independent Medical Reviews on behalf of the patient and their attorneys and appeared as expert witness in arbitrations. Dr. Simon has contributed much to the Chiropractic community as Executive Secretary for the Chiropractic Association of Arizona and the Arizona Association of Chiropractic for a period of over five years. During this time, she was instrumental in the development of protocol and educating doctors for the advent of the Evaluation and Management Coding. Also, she was an invited member of the small committee that developed the most recent but now obsolete Arizona State Chiropractic oral licensing examination and was instrumental in its administration. Dr. Simon has attended the annual Congress of State Chiropractic Associations (COSCA). For many years, Dr. Simon has been very involved with the Fibromyalgia community as lecturer for The Fibromyalgia Network and local Fibromyalgia support groups. At present, Dr. Simon is kept busy practicing Chiropractic, authoring courses for Chirocredit.com, preparing for her first novel to be released summer 2006 and as mother to two teenage boys.

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Dr. Robin Mayfield

Dr. Robin Mayfield is a holistic practitioner who is helping to revolutionize women's health care. As a chiropractor, applied kinesiologist, acupuncturist, and herbologist in Austin, Texas, Dr. Mayfield has added natural endocrinology to her list of specialties and is having unprecedented success treating women (and men) with a myriad of symptoms relating to hormonal imbalance.

 

Dr. Mayfield graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1991, and concurrently received a Certification in Meridian Therapy (Acupuncture). Graduating cum laude and receiving a Who's Who in Colleges and Universities in the Southwest award mirrored her dedication to learning. Her expertise in compassionate natural healing is featured in the book Five Steps to Selecting the Best Alternative Medicine by Michael and Mary Morton, and she has been a guest doctor on KVUE24 Sunday morning news in Austin and surrounding areas. Another book is currently being co-written with another physician entitled Female Hormones, and should be published in 2005. She is devoted to providing the clients in her busy practice with the most up-to-date practices in alternative and biological health techniques. Please see www.DrRobinMayfield.com for more education and information about complementary natural health care.

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Dr. Dean Smith

Dr. Dean Smith is a chiropractor, teacher and researcher. He has a private practice in Eaton, Ohio. His graduate education includes a Master's degree in exercise science and a Ph.D. in brain and cognitive science (motor behavior). His Master's level training emphasized the health benefits and consequences of regular physical activity on physiological, cellular and motor integrity. He has had hands-on experience working in laboratories using a variety of physiological and motion measures. Dr. Smith has had training in the areas of exercise physiology and behavior, motor control and learning, design and evaluation of fitness programs. In addition, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). His Ph.D. level training included perception and action, postural control, motor control and learning, ergonomics, statistics and visual perception. Dr. Smith has given both clinical and research presentations across the U.S. and Canada.

 

Dr. Smith recently received an International Chiropractic Sport Science Diploma (ICSSD). This is the minimum qualification required to be part of a FICS chiropractic delegation for a national or international event such as the Olympic and World Games.

 

Dr. Smith's articles have been published in such journals as Human Movement Science, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Chiropractic Research Journal, the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, and Chiropractic and Osteopathy.

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Dr. Gary Italia

Dr. Gary ItaliaDr. Gary Italia has Bachelor degrees in human biology and exercise science and a Masters degree in Human Nutrition. He is a licensed nutritionist by the state of Connecticut and teaches nutritional therapeutics (nutrition and disease) and sports nutrition in the Masters program at the University of Bridgeport. Dr. Italia has recently completed his Ph.D. in nutrition and holds certifications in nutrition and exercise (CCN, CSCS). His Ph.D. concentration was in anti-aging and using nutrition and lifestyle to slow the aging process. He is currently working on two books on anti-aging and they should be available shortly.

 

Dr. Italia is a chiropractic physician who is a Diplomate in neurology and nutrition. With his partner, he maintains a four-clinic multi-disciplinary chiropractic group. Dr. Italia has been practicing chiropractic for 14 years and nutrition and exercise for even longer. He practices nutrition with both patients and fitness club members where he is the staff nutritionist. He has given many various lectures and has even organized and ran martial arts training camps. Dr. Italia is a former competitive bodybuilder who has worked with elite bodybuilders, boxers, wrestlers, and martial artists. He has practiced kickboxing and martial arts for over 20 years. He is currently vice president of an American karate organization and public relations director for an international karate organization. He is the physician for these organizations and has been a physician for the American bodybuilding team as well.

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Dr. Kimberlee Davis

Dr. Kimberlee Davis

Dr. Kimberlee Davis received her B.A. in Molecular Biology from San Jose State University in 1985 and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in 1988. She became a Certified Industrial Consultant in 1990, and has helped many businesses and government agencies to decrease the financial impact of occupational injuries and illnesses.

 

She is an Associate Professor at Palmer Chiropractic University, teaching Bone and Joint Pathology, Health Care Communications and Occupational Health and Safety. Dr. Davis trained at the University of Washington to become an authorized trainer for General Industry, OSHA, United States Department of Labor. She teaches Occupational Health and Safety at the post-doctoral level for chiropractic continuing education through Palmer Chiropractic University, has been a featured speaker at Palmer Lyceum, and has presented her published papers at Ergocon, sponsored by the Silicon Valley Ergonomics Institute of San Jose State University.

 

She practices as a chiropractic physician at her clinic, Los Gatos Optimal Health.

 

Her programs include: job analysis/ergonomic evaluations, OSHA training for general industry, customized injury prevention training, OSHA 200 Log analysis, claims cost summary evaluation, process monitoring, employee absence management-modified task programs, ergonomic case management And health care management (employee injury treatment and multi-disciplinary rehabilitation at the Los Gatos Optimal Health Clinic).

 

Her client list includes: Bicknell & Sweet Law, City of Redwood City, CNA/RSKCo Insurance, Cohesive Technology Solutions, Consolidated Freightways, Credit Suisse First Boston, Delta Dental, Exodus Communications, Farmer's Insurance, Froshman & Billings Accountancy, Goike Construction, Hyperion Solutions, IDEX, Lockheed Martin, LSI Logic Corporation, Marketing Designs, Mentor Graphics, Microbar, Inc., Pacific Bell, Pillsbury Winthrop, Redwood City MRI, Silicon Valley Microelectronics, Summit Medical Center, Sutter Health, Sunnyvale Elementary School District, United Airlines U.S. Navy, Volunteers in Asia (Stanford University), Zeevo and ZiLOG

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Dr. Robert Schwer

Dr. Robert Schwer

Dr. Robert Schwer, a graduate of National College of Chiropractic, was valedictorian of his class in 1987. His under-graduate training at the State University of New York at Buffalo emphasized cell and molecular biology. Since graduation from National, he has been in the continuous private practice of Chiropractic. His subjects of special interest include neurology, physical rehabilitation and diagnosis. Board eligible in Chiropractic Neurology he has obtained over 300 post-graduate hours from Logan College of Chiropractic in this area. Dr. Schwer's modules for Chirocredit.com bring practical clinical applications to situations encountered daily in the practice of Chiropractic.

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Dr. Brett L. Kinsler

Dr. Brett L. Kinsler earned his B.A. from the University of Rochester where he also completed post-graduate work in microbiology and immunology. He received his D.C. degree from the University of Bridgeport where he graduated summa cum laude, salutatorian and was awarded the Joseph Janse Research Award for working to develop a student research program at the College of Chiropractic. Dr. Kinsler is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and former district vice-president and currently alternate state delegate of the New York State Chiropractic Association. He is a certified "Protect Your Back" instructor for the American Red Cross and a published author in the journal Pain. Dr. Kinsler's past experiences include research at a university pain treatment center, international clinical research in non-ionizing early detection of breast cancer for a biotechnology company, pharmaceutical clinical trials research, and work as a technician surgically recovering human organs and tissues for transplant for an eye and human tissue bank. He currently runs a busy family practice of chiropractic with his wife, also a chiropractor, in Rochester, New York.

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Dr. Fridinger

Dr. Fridinger

Dr. Fridinger received his chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) in the spring of 1998 and went on to receive his radiology diplomate from NWHSU in the spring of 2001. Since that time he has treated patients through private practice and practice relief and has acted as a radiology consultant to chiropractors. Dr. Fridinger has given many chiropractic and chiropractic assistant post-graduate radiology lectures as well as written journal articles on the radiographic appearance of normal variants of the spine and lower extremity. He is also certified in advanced imaging through the American College of Chiropractic Radiology and was honored to review Yochum and Rowe's Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, 2nd Edition. Currently, when he is not writing radiology articles for ChiroCredit.com, he is examining and treating patients with the research department at NWHSU and running his privately owned chiropractic radiology consulting practice.

 

Outside the office, Dr. Fridinger is a tennis, wakeboard, and snowboard enthusiast, but is most proud of his wife, Beth, and two boys, Evan, born in April of 1999, and Caleb, born in November of 2001.

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Dr. Paul R. Sherman

Dr. Paul Sherman

Dr. Paul R. Sherman received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition from Park College in Parkville, Missouri and his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College Kansas City, Missouri. He also completed a one year clinical internship at the Cleveland Chiropractic Clinic and a one year clerkship with Michael Sherman, D.C. He is presently an Assistant Professor of Chiropractic Clinical Sciences at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic in Bridgeport, Connecticut as well as being on the Postgraduate Faculty of the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic. He is licensed to practice chiropractic by the Connecticut State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners and has been in private practice in New Jersey since graduating from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1988.

 

Dr. Sherman earned the distinction of receiving the National Deans Certificate of Merit and also, he was a teaching assistant at Cleveland Chiropractic College along with holding active memberships in the Gonstead Spinal Manipulation and Motion Palpation Clubs. He is a diplomate of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and certified in Physiotherapy. Postgraduate certificates have been earned in Scoliosis Determination Procedures, Interesting and Challenging Chiropractic Case Studies, Musculoskeletal Applications of MRI and Hospital Protocol.

 

Dr. Sherman also holds memberships in the American Chiropractic Association, Monmouth Ocean County Chiropractic Society and American Chiropractic Association Council on Diagnostic Imaging. He also served as Treasurer for Monmouth Ocean County Chiropractic Society as well as being a member of the chiropractic forum representing Monmouth Ocean County Chiropractic Society.

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Warren T. Jahn, DC, MPS, FACO

Dr. Warren T. Jahn

Warren T. Jahn, DC, MPS, FACO graduated from the National College of Chiropractic (NCC) in December 1976. He was one of the first orthopedic residents in chiropractic and was the first acting chairman of the department of orthopedics at NCC's Patient and Research Center. Dr. Jahn received his Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree concentrating in Biomechanical Trauma from Lynn University in conjunction with the University of Miami Medical School. He has attained board certifications in biomechanical trauma (DAABT), chiropractic orthopedics (DABCO) and sports (DACBSP), forensics (DACFE, FACFE), independent medical examinations (CICE), quality assurance and utilization review (DABQAURP), and chiropractic consulting (DABCC). In the past 25 years he has trained thousands of chiropractors in orthopedics, impairment rating, forensics, sports, IMEs, and federal and state disability programs for nine chiropractic colleges. He has published numerous articles in professional journals and contributed to several chiropractic textbooks. In his specialty practice in Roswell, Georgia he has performed thousands of IMEs and impairment ratings, provided second opinions for his fellow colleagues' patients and recently added functional capacity evaluations for disability, work capacity determinations, and DOT and non DOT examinations.

 

This unique blend of specialty certification, clinical expertise and extensive postdoctoral teaching provides a wealth of clinical and medicolegal knowledge that is the trademark of this internationally and nationally recognized clinician, lecturer and author.

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Leanne N. Cupon, DC, DACRB, DABFP

Dr. Leanne Cupon

Leanne N. Cupon, DC, DACRB, DABFP graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport , IA during 1996. Prior to moving to Georgia, her professional time in specialty practice, concentrating in rehabilitation and forensics, was divided between serving as Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance at the multidisciplinary Spine Center in Bethlehem, PA and doctoring in her own facility, Penn Jersey Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Clinic, PC in Phillipsburg, NJ. She is one of the first women chiropractors to have completed the Forensic Science and Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification programs. Recently she attained board certification from the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. Dr. Cupon is a chiropractor with focused interests on rehabilitation and prevention, and the treatment of personal and work?related injuries as it applies to chiropractic. Her practice is family oriented as she enjoys working with children and adolescents, as well as adults. Dr. Cupon's forensic work includes second opinion examinations. Social Security disability determinations, and impairment ratings.

 

Determination and selective educational pursuits are a requisite for patient care in an evidenced/outcome based era of managed care. Her extensive background in rehabilitation and forensics provides a rare perspective on documenting and instituting present and future care for the patients under her care.

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Dr. Robert Clyde Affolter

Dr. Robert Clyde Affolter completed his Bachelor of Arts degree with a chemistry major in 1977, at the University of Kansas. He stayed there and went on to complete a Master of Business Administration degree in 1978. After graduating, he worked for IBM for three years. He resigned his position as associate systems engineer in 1981 to attend Palmer College.

 

While attending Palmer, Dr. Affolter took extra-curricular courses in Grostic, Pierce-Stillwagon, and Logan Basic techniques. He was an intern for Dr. E. L. Crowder. He also began his teaching career as a lecturer for the PCC chiropractic technician program. He graduated with honors from PCC in 1984.

 

After graduation, he became a lecturer at Western Washington University and taught business classes in the College of Business and Economics. He opened his chiropractic practice in Bellingham, WA in 1985.

 

In 1998, he co-founded Innate Foundation (www.innatefoundation.com); which is dedicated to improving the human condition and advancing the recognition of Innate Intelligence. Today, Innate Foundation Publishing publishes books and other materials to elevate mankind.

 

In 2002, he published Improving the Odds - From the Crapshoot of Manipulative Therapy to the Innate Chiropractic Adjustment. The book provides his insights into the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic along with an overview of seven chiropractic techniques. He was also admitted to the postgraduate faculty of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic that year. He taught a "Technique Medley" course, using his book as a text.

 

He was part of the technique panel which updated the clinical practice guidelines, "2003 Clinical Practice Guideline: Vertebral Subluxation in Chiropractic Practice." His articles have appeared in The Chiropractic Journal, The Bellingham Business Journal, and The New Times. His paper, "The Reality of the Mental Realm and Its Clinical Significance" was presented at the ICA's Conference on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards in 2004.

 

In addition to his private practice, writing and speaking, Dr. Affolter is currently on faculty of ChiroCredit, LLC (www.chirocredit.com). He has authored six courses on chiropractic philosophy for continuing education credit. He also writes a weekly email column, Affolter's Chiropractic Comments, which is read by chiropractors around the world. He can be reached at his web site: RobertClydeAffolter.com

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Dr. Angelica Redleaf

Dr. Angelica Redleaf

Dr. Angelica Redleaf is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College and has been a chiropractor in private practice in Providence, Rhode Island since 1978. She graduated with a degree in anthropology and education from Hunter College in NYC. She has studied and researched the doctor/patient relationship ever since opening her practice. She has had numerous articles published on that subject and specifically in the area of human sexuality as it relates to the doctor/patient relationship. In 1998 her first book, "BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: Gender, Sexuality & Touch in the Doctor/Patient Relationship" was published. Since the publication of her book, she has traveled the world speaking and consulting on this subject.

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Dr. Ted A. Arkfeld

Dr. Ted Arkfeld

Ted A. Arkfeld, D.C., M.S., D.A.B.F.E. Is a 1988 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic where he also received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. He earned his Master's of Science in Biomechanical Trauma from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, and is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Forensic Examiners.

 

Dr. Arkfeld's professional studies include Advanced Certification in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, accident reconstruction in low impact motor vehicle collisions, and biomechanical analysis of traumatic injuries, workplace ergonomics, and the rehabilitation of acute and chronic injuries. He has performed numerous Independent Medical Evaluations, Biomechanical Analysis and Functional Capacity Evaluations and, has lectured extensively to both auto and workers compensation insurance companies on Chiropractic and Biomechanics. He is also a guest lecturer for Kirtland Community College on Occupational Ergonomics.

 

Published articles have been The ABC's of FCE's, Why Perform Functional Capacity Evaluations? Chiropractic Economics: Volume 41, Number 5, and June/July 1999, and contributing author to the Council on Chiropractic Orthopedists' Clinical Discourses for the Chiropractic Orthopedist.

 

Dr. Arkfeld is currently the clinic director of a multidisciplinary clinic in Gaylord, Michigan, and team Chiropractor for Gaylord High School.

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Dr. Kent Stuber

Dr. Stuber obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology from the University of Calgary before attending the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with Clinic Honours in 2002. Dr. Stuber is extremely interested in health care research. He has published research papers in several peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, Chiropractic & Osteopathy, and Clinical Chiropractic on a variety of topics including football injury prevention, pre-natal chiropractic care, plantar fasciitis, diagnosis of sacroiliac joint injuries, and chiropractic continuing education.

 

Dr. Stuber is an editorial board member of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. He is a post-graduate faculty member at the University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College (UBCC) and has written numerous online courses for UBCC and CMCC. Dr. Stuber is currently in his second year as a graduate student at the University of Sheffield studying towards a Master of Science degree in Health and Social Care Research. He has also volunteered extensively for the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board. Most importantly, Dr. Stuber is the proud dad of Morgan Alexander Stuber and proud husband of Dr. Caterina Lerede.

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Dr. Joseph Ferezy, DC, DACAN, FIACN

Dr. Joseph Ferezy

Dr. Ferezy is a native of New York City, New York. He is a 1982 graduate of Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC). He completed a two year residency in clinical science at NWCC, where he later served as an Instructor, and ultimately as an Assistant Professor. He remained at NWCC until 1988. Dr. Ferezy is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology and a Fellow of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology. He is author of a chiropractic textbook, “The Chiropractic Neurological Examination” by Aspen Publishers. He contributed a chapter to the textbook, “Advances in Chiropractic” by Mosby Publishers. Dr. Ferezy has published several professional articles, and was awarded a 2nd place “Best Scientific Paper Award” by the American Chiropractic Association Journal of Chiropractic. Dr. Ferezy is the program coordinator and lead lecturer for the Neurology Diplomate Programs for Northwestern Health Science University, New York Chiropractic College and Palmer Chiropractic University. Dr. Ferezy has been the key speaker at hundreds of professional lecture engagements including several in Stockholm Sweden and in the United Kingdom. He has served as a test developer and proctor for the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Ferezy regularly serves as an expert witness in matters such as malpractice and has served as a chiropractic expert o n behalf of the State of Iowa.

Dr. Ferezy is president of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology, and maintains a private practice of chiropractic in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Dr. Jan Martensen, DC, PhD, DACBR

Dr. Martensen is a cum laude 1984 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Ia. He did his internship in departments of chiropractic technique and radiology and residency in diagnostic radiology at Palmer College in Iowa. Following residency Dr. Martensen entered private practice of radiology in 1988 in Toledo, Ohio where he still remains. Dr. Martensen is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (D.A.C.B.R.) and has specialty certification in CT and MRI interpretation. Dr. Martensen graduated from the Medical University of Ohio at Toledo in 2004 with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences, concentration in radiology.

Dr. Martensen’s professional involvement is extensive. He is past president of the American Chiropractic College of Radiology (ACCR). Dr. Martensen also heads up the ACCR Commission on Radiological Physics and Safety as Commission chair and is a senior physicist for the Commission. He represents the ACCR and American Chiropractic Association (ACA) as a liaison to the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) and Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD). He is also a physicist liaison on the prestigious US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH) Nationwide Evaluation of X-ray Trends Committee (NEXT) and is contributor to multiple books published jointly by FDA and CRCPD regarding the committee’s work.

In his home state of Ohio, Dr. Martensen is a member of the board of directors of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association (OSCA) and chairs the OSCA Council on Diagnostic Imaging.

Dr. Martensen lectures frequently on topics ranging from advanced imaging, MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, radiology, radiological physics, radiation safety and health to anatomy, pathophysiology, rehabilitation and active care. He is on postgraduate faculty of multiple chiropractic colleges and a frequent contributor of online CE education courses. Dr. Martensen also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine and Topics in Diagnostic Imaging and Advanced Imaging.

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Dr. Steven Cordas, DO, MPH

Dr. Steven Cordas

Dr. Cordas graduated from Elizabethtown College with a BS in Science. He then attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated as the salutatorian in 1964. After his internship, he completed a 3- year internal medicine residency in Dayton Ohio. He then moved to Texas as a general internist and served as chairman of the department of internal medicine at several area hospitals for over 20 years in the Fort Worth- Dallas area. He also was and remains a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic medicine. He was certified, after preceptorship, in Allergy and Immunology and in 1993 attended the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he received his Masters of Public Health in Occupational Medicine. He subsequently became certified in occupational medicine. He currently is in private practice specializing in allergy, occupational medicine, toxicology and internal medicine and serves as a consultant to a number of occupational medical clinics, the Texas Department of Insurance, the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services, the Federal governement and the legal profession.

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Dr. Ronald Steriti, ND, PhD

Dr. Ronald Steriti

Dr. Steriti is a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. His main interests are clinical nutrition and botanical medicine combined with classical homeopathy. His experience includes being a medical advisor for a dietary supplement company and senior course analyst (editor) for an online continuing education provider. He also writes articles summarizing research on natural therapies for chronic diseases.Dr. Steriti earned his doctorates in Electrical Engineering from University of Massachusetts at Lowell. His dissertation focused on using Hopfield neural networks for image reconstruction. His main interest was medical imaging, which led to his pursuing a medical degree.

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