SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
- Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Johnson Chiropractic Center, Lincoln, NE, 1991 – present
- Chiropractor, Donkin Chiropractic Center, Lincoln, NE, 1990 –1991
- Chiropractor, Blair Chiropractic Centre, Blair, NE, 1990
EDUCATION and LICENSURE
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Nebraska, License #980, 1990 – present
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO, 1989
- Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 1986
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION and DIPLOMATES
- Spinal Ligament Injury Specialist Certification, American Spinal Injury & Impairment Consultants, January 2017
- mpairment 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. Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, November 2013.
- Diplomate in Chiropractic Acupuncture, by the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture, Certificate # 75. September 2012.
- Treating the Invisible Wounds of War, Objectives – Identify strategies for establishing and maintaining a therapeutic alliance with combat veterans and their families by examining military structure and culture and the combat experience – Examine the current knowledge of trauma and PTSD and how it is unique to military personnel – Identify how family relationships are impacted by mobilization, deployment and redeployment – Identify services available for veterans and their families, including those provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and TRICARE . Greensboro Area Health Education Center, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2011
- Imaging of Trauma to the Spine and Extremities, Review of imaging of fracture and trauma of the hip, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, Lincoln NE, 2010
- 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 sequellae. 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, 2009
- 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, 2009
- 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. 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, 2009
- MRI Disc Pathology & Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequellae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. 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, 2009
- MRI Anatomy & History, 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. 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, 2009
- MRI Physics and History, 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. 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, 2009
- 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
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. CMCS Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic, Long Island, NY, 2009
- Crash Dynamics & 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 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-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols 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
- The Independent Medical Examination: Training for Chiropractors, Topics include medical records review, evidence based outcome assessment instruments, pre-existing conditions vs. current injuries, ADL’s, IADL’s, disability, clinical impressions, report writing, testifying. Western States Chiropractic College, Division of Continuing Education, Salt Lake City, UT, 2009
- Myovision – Team Elite Training, Topics include research review, hands on training for cervical and lumbar AROM, and dynamic SEMG, interpretation of dynamic SEMG, and reporting results. Life Chiropractic College West Postgraduate and Continuing Education, Chicago, IL, 2009
- Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology – Medlegal Issues, Discusses record keeping, depositions, arbitrations, testifying in court. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, IL, 2008
- Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology – Principles of Impairment Rating and Forensic Reporting, Discusses documentation, narrative report writing, outcome assessments, AMA Guides, modern guidelines. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, IL, 2008
- Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology – Auto Crash Reconstruction, Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment, Discusses documentation, physical examination, radiographic and imaging methods, CT, MRI, special diagnostic modalities, diagnostic impressions. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, IL, 2008
- Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology – Advanced Topics; the Fundamental Science, Discusses biomechanics of injury in MVC, whiplash and brain injuries, soft tissue injuries, whiplash associated disorders, risk assessment. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Chicago, IL, 2008
12th Annual SRISD Scientific Conference 2007, Review of 2007 clinical literature, engineering or hybrid literature, and certified auto safety training. Southern California University of Health Sciences, San Diego, CA, 2007 - Fellowship, Advanced Program, Acupuncture Society of America, Kansas City, MO, 2001 – 2002
- Fellowship, Modern and Classical Acupuncture, Acupuncture Society of America, Kansas City, MO, 1997 – 1998
SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS
- Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, President, 2017 – 2019
- Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, President Elect, 2015 – 2017
- Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, Vice President, 2013 – 2015
- Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, Secretary, 2011 – 2013
- Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, Board of Directors, 2008 – 2011
- American Chiropractic Association, Member, 1991 – present
- Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, Member, 1990 – present
SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Clinic with a Heart, Chiropractic Volunteer, Lincoln, NE, 2007 – 2019
- Lincoln Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln NE, 1991 – 2003