1 Berks County Chiropractic Specialists, LLC 2611 Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA 19604-1010 Telephone: (610) 921-2030 FAX: (610) 926-6527 ADVANCED CREDENTIALS/DESIGNATIONS: Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (FACFN) Fellow of the American Association of Integrative Medicine (FAAIM) Board Certified: Chiropractic Neurology Board Certified: Integrative Medicine Diplomate status: Chiropractic Neurology (DABCN) Diplomate status: Pain Management Diplomate status: College of Mind-Body Medicine (DMBM) Diplomate status: College of Energy Medicine (DEM) Diplomate status: College of Manipulative & Body Based Practices (DMBBP) Diplomate status: College of Biologically Based Practices (DBBP) Diplomate status: College of Whole Medical Systems (DWMS) Member: American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Member: Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association (PCA) Member: American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM) PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: 1984: Pennsylvania - Current and Active 2009: Australia - Current and Inactive PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 2009 Present: Fellow of American College of Functional Neurology 2009 Present: Board member of American College of Functional Neurology 2007 Present: World Organization of Natural Medicine Practitioners (WONMP), North America, Board of Directors, Chiropractic Nominee 2007 Present: American Chiropractic Board of Specialties, Board Member for Neurology 03/1998 - Present: American Chiropractic Association, Inc., Council on Neurology, President/ Examiner of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board 03/1995-03/1998: American Chiropractic Association, Inc., Council on Neurology, Educational Director/ Examiner of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board 09/1993 01/1994: American Chiropractic Association, Inc., Council on Neurology, Board of Examiners of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology ACADEMIC AWARDS: 1995-Present: President of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board; 1992: Valedictorian of the Graduating Class of the American College of Chiropractic Neurology; 1983: Outstanding Young Man of America as voted by the United States Jaycees; 1980-1983: Honor s List-Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic
2 OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Completion of National Boards Part I, Part II, Part III. Invited to lecture on x-ray utilization, procedure and interpretation in Osaka, Japan, at the Chiropractic International Symposium in September 1990. EDUCATION: 01/1990 04/1992 American College of Chiropractic Neurology Diplomate in Neurology Logan College of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Degree Conferred 1851 Schoettler Road, P.O. Box 1065 Board Certified-Current and Active Chesterfield, MO 63006-1065 01/1990 03/1990 American Academy of Pain Management Diplomate in Pain Management 3600 Sisk Road, Suite 2D, Modesto, CA 95356 Board Certified-Current and Active 07/1980 06/1983 Pennsylvania College of Straight Chiropractic Doctor of Chiropractic 200 Tournament Drive, Suite 200 Degree Conferred Horsham, PA 19044 Graduated Summa Cum Laude 09/1976 01/1978 St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY 09/1970 06/1975 The City College of New York Convent Avenue, New York, NY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 06/1992 Present Chiropractic Continuing Educational Seminars, P.C. P.O. Box 14626 Reading, PA 19612-4626 Chiropractic Prerequisite Courses Taken Bachelor of Arts Degree Conferred Political Science; English Literature President RESPONSIBILITIES: Stand-up teaching, in a seminar format, of any and all aspects of radiological diagnosis and clinical interpretation; license renewal education. 1999 Present: Y Files Division: integration of the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic to foster better clinical care and service to chiropractic patients in the United States and around the world, to include New Zealand, Italy and Spain. 03/1991 12/1998 Tri-County Chiropractic Specialists, P.C. P.O. Box 14626 Reading, PA 19612-4626 Treasurer/Secretary RESPONSIBILITIES: Any and all duties associated with the development and functioning of rehabilitation programs (CYBEX) in chiropractic offices; independent chiropractic neurological evaluation of patients in Chiropractor s offices in and around the Philadelphia area.
3 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued): 06/1985 2013 (July 2013 Present: LLC) Berks County Chiropractic Specialists, P.C. Vice President/Treasurer (P.C.); 2611 Hampden Blvd. Neurological Specialist (P.C. and LLC) Reading, PA 19604-1010 RESPONSIBILITIES: Any and all duties associated with a primary health care facility, including: patient intake and assessment; neurological and physical examination; diagnosis and treatment; rehabilitation; NCV, EMG, and CYBEX testing skills; x-ray examination and interpretation; laboratory assessment and interpretation; nutritional consultations; appropriate interdisciplinary referrals; and follow-up regarding patient progress and treatment plans; all official paperwork associated with above duties; speaking engagements; public relations; supervision of associate doctors and staff; Independent Medical/Chiropractic Examinations for other doctors and for peer reviews. 07/1983 Present Irene Gold Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 1065 Merchantville, NJ 08109 Educational Consultant RESPONSIBILITIES: Stand-up teaching, in a seminar format, of the following subjects: X-ray, chemistry, physiology, spinal anatomy, general anatomy, microbiology, pathology, laboratory diagnosis, clinical competency for reviews for both State and National Board Examination material; interactive one-on-one instruction of x-ray and its clinical significance; private tutorial on any aspect of State and National Board Examination material; preparation of all student materials pertinent to the above-stated areas; research of all teaching information; completion of course book in the above-stated areas; supervision and training of associate instructors; public relations. ORGANIZATIONS: American Chiropractic Association; American Chiropractic Association Council on Neurology; American Chiropractic Association Council on Nutrition; American College of Chiropractic Neurology; American Academy of Pain Management; Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association; Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicine; American College of Forensic Examiners; American College of Functional Neurology; American Association of Integrative Medicine INTERNSHIPS: 01/1982 06/1983 X-ray intern for the Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic Clinic, under the direction of Dr. Joseph McQuaite. Responsibilities included x-ray set-ups and darkroom responsibilities for Clinic patients. 01/1982 06-1983 Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic Clinic Intern. Responsibilities included health assessment, chiropractic and x-ray analysis, and concomitant adjusting and case management of Clinic patients. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS: 07/1981 07/1984 Special Advisor to the President of a Chiropractic College. Responsibilities included assisting the President in all functions; assisting in all administrative decision-making policies; liaison between the College administration and the student body.
4 CONTINUING EDUCATION: AUTUMN 1983 Erhardt X-Ray Seminars 77 hours of training in all aspects of roentgenological analysis and assessment. WINTER 1984 - Yochum X-Ray Seminars - Seven Wonders of the Spine 12 hours of training in x-ray interpretation of the spine in any and all areas of pathology, whether congenital or acquired. WINTER 1985 - Yochum X-Ray Seminars - Three-ln-One 12 hours of training in x-ray interpretation of specifically spondylolisthesis and other types of trauma to the spine and pelvis; diagnosis and case management of these conditions were also discussed. AUTUMN 1985 Markey Seminars - Managing Disorders of the Lumbar Spine 48 hours of training in the chiropractic management of low back pain with specific utilization of the Flexion-Distraction Technique. WINTER 1987 - Yochum X-Ray Seminars - A Target Approach To Spinal Radiology 12 hours of radiological interpretation, along with updated information regarding MRI and CT scan. SPRING 1987 - Yochum X-Ray Seminars - Two-In-One: A Radiological Symposium 12 hour symposium on radiological interpretation of congenital or acquired conditions of the spine and extremities. WINTER 1988 - Yochum X-Ray Seminars - A New Perspective On Seven Wonders of the Spine 12 hours training in x-ray interpretation of the spine in any and all areas of pathology. AUTUMN 1988 - New York Chiropractic College - Sensory Systems - Dr. F.R. Carrick 15 hours of Diplomate Level Neurology on the sensory systems of the human body, with special emphasis on the eye. WINTER 1989 - Yochum X-Ray Seminars - Enhancing Radiological Interpretation 12 hours of clinical updating of various case studies and their radiological aspects, along with interpretation of acquired and congenital aspects of the human skeletal structure. AUTUMN 1989 - Neuro-Emotional Technique - Dr. Scott Walker 15 hours of training in N.E.T., by its developer. This training builds on the emotional aspects of the Triad of Health. AUTUMN 1989 - New York Chiropractic College - First Annual Multidisciplinary Symposium on the Cervical Spine 25 hours of presentation on the most recent chiropractic and medical research regarding the cervical spine presented by leading doctors from around the world. WINTER 1990 - New York Chiropractic College - Receptors - Dr. F.R. Carrick 15 hours of Diplomate Level Neurology focusing on the receptors of the human nervous system. SPRING 1990 - New York Chiropractic College - Peripheral Nervous System - Dr. F.R. Carrick 15 hours of Diplomate Level Neurology focusing specifically on the human peripheral nervous system. SUMMER 1990 - Parker College of Chiropractic - Physiological Therapeutics - Dr. Ken Thomas 120 hours of training in physical therapy as required and approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in order to utilize modalities of any type while in practice.
5 SPRING 1992 - Logan College of Chiropractic - American College of Chiropractic Neurology - Dissection - Dr. F.R. Carrick 15 hours of brain and spinal cord dissection of at least 30 human neuraxes; hands-on dissection and examination procedures of landmarks and their significance/function. SUMMER 1992 - The National-Lincoln School of Post-Graduate Education - Differential Diagnosis - Dr. David Wickes 12 hours of training in the diagnosis of disorders which may present in chiropractic offices which are not of musculoskeletal origin. SUMMER 1992 - Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic -Chiropractic Principles/Patient Education - Dr. Reggie Gold 8 hours of chiropractic philosophy specifically regarding the education of the chiropractic patient. SPRING 1993 - The National-Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education - A.C.A. "Focus '93" 12 hours of continuing education presented by Dr. Terry Yochum, Dr. Brad McKechnie, and Mr. J. Hyland. Various clinical presentations were discussed including stroke following cervical adjusting, and the use of orthotics in patient care. SPRING 1994 - Logan College of Chiropractic - Cerebral and Cerebellar Cortices/Nuclei - Dr. F.R. Carrick 15 hours of Diplomate Level Neurology focusing on the brain. WINTER 1994 - The Subluxation Complex: Neurological and Nutritional Considerations - Dr. David Seaman 12 hours of nutritional/neurological information to include their roles in the subluxation complex. WINTER 1996 - Life Chiropractic College West - The Reflex - Dr. F.R. Carrick 15 hours of Diplomate Level Neurology regarding reflex responses in the human nervous system. SUMMER 1996 - Life Chiropractic College West - Validating Chiropractic - Dr. Malik Slosberg 12 hours of the latest literature information substantiating chiropractic care, as well as current trends regarding office procedures, protocols for treatment, and accepted standards of care. SUMMER 1996 - Life Chiropractic College West - I.C.A. Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I - Dan Murphy. D.C.DABCO 12 hours of information regarding the effects and treatment of whiplash injuries. SUMMER 1998 - Life Chiropractic College West - Validating Chiropractic - Dr. Malik Slosberg 12 hours of training regarding current literature pertinent to chiropractic, office procedures, protocols for treatment, and accepted standards of care. SUMMER 1998 - Cleveland College of Chiropractic - Chiropractic Pediatrics - Techniques: Thompson, Logan and Toggle - Dr. James Thompson 12 hours of adjustive technique for pediatric patients.
6 WINTER 2000 - Life Chiropractic College West - Risk Management: Chiropractic X-Ray for the Office 8 hours of practical information regarding common conditions that require special treatment or referral to other health care practitioners. SPRING 2000 - Life Chiropractic College West - Validating Chiropractic - Dr. Malik Slosberg 12 hours of training regarding current literature, i.e. within the last two years, pertinent to chiropractic, office procedures and documentation, protocols for treatment, and accepted standards of care. SUMMER 2000 - Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic - Patient Education - Dr. Richard Plummer 12 hours of philosophically based information regarding educating the chiropractic patient. WINTER 2001 - Life Chiropractic College West - Chiropractic: It s Role in the Upcoming Millennium 12 hours of nutritional information and how it relates to overall health, the immune system, and stress. SPRING 2001 - Life Chiropractic College West and NHSCS Department of Continuing Education Interpreting the Shadows for Improved Chiropractic Care 12 hours of x-ray analysis and interpretation of the cervical spine for the chiropractic office. SPRING 2001 - Life Chiropractic College West - Chiropractic: It s Role in the Upcoming Millennium 12 hours of chiropractic technique, radiographic analysis of the pelvis, and the paradigm differences of medical vs. chiropractic patient care in the present health care system. WINTER 2003-The Carrick Institute January 10, 11, 12, 2003 Clinical Neurology for Chiropractors - Grand Rounds Oslo, Norway F.R. Carrick, D.C., PhD. 25 hours of training in the examination and chiropractic neurological treatment of neurological cases from Europe, England, and the United States in patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. SPRING 2003 Cleveland College of Chiropractic April 5-6, 2003 Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma Module 4 Accident Imaging: MRI, CT, VF and Analysis 12 hours of imaging regarding trauma patients and their symptomatology, specifically as this information pertains to the chiropractic treatment of these patients. SPRING 2003- The Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies April 24, 25, 26, 2003 Vertigo F.R. Carrick, D.C., PhD. 25 hours of training in the process and treatment of vertigo using the works of Van Gogh as an example of the manifestation and progression of this particular disease process.
7 WINTER 2004-Palmer College of Chiropractic - February 7-8, 2004 Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma Module 2 12 hours of training in spinal trauma specific to the chiropractic office. Classroom instruction included 8 hours of x-ray and 4 hours of general research-based information. WINTER 2006-Parker College of Chiropractic-January 13, 2006-Evidence Based Wellness: Chiropractors as Community Wellness Leaders-Dr. James Chestnut 1.5 hours of training in utilizing nutrition regarding wellness care. WINTER 2006-Parker College of Chiropractic-January 13, 2006-Developing You Healing Intuition-Michal Levin, PhD 1.5 hours of training regarding the healing needs of the doctor regarding human emotional needs, so that he/she can focus on helping the patient to heal. WINTER 2006-Parker College of Chiropractic-January 13, 2006-The Latest Update on Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) Parts I & II-Drs. Gregory Page, Ken Thomas, Larry Stolar 3 hours of training in the latest information regarding cerebral vascular accidents for the chiropractic office. This information has been accepted by all the chiropractic colleges and is considered to be the accepted standard of care. WINTER 2006-Parker College of Chiropractic-January 14, 2006-X-Rays: Finding the Occult or Hidden Cancer in the Spine-Dr. Terry Yochum 1.5 hours of information regarding x-ray for the spine. The latest developments in digital imaging for the chiropractic office were also discussed. SPRING 2006-Cleveland Chiropractic College-April 8, 2006-Footlevelers and Target Coding-Dr. Marty Kotlar 6 hours of training in compliant insurance billing for the chiropractic office. Also addressed was the importance of orthotics for specific patients. SUMMER 2006-Life University Postgraduate Education Department-July 15-16, 2006- Taking Chiropractic to a New Dimension 12 hours of training in low level laser therapy, nutrition and neurology for the chiropractic office. SUMMER 2006-Life University Postgraduate Education Department-Homecoming 2006- July 29, 2006-Fall Prevention and Chiropractic-Dr. Frederick Carrick 8 hours of training in the latest information regarding falls, with an emphasis on the geriatric patient. SPRING 2008- Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies May 17-18 Chiropractic Adjusting Techniques. 15 hours of neurological chiropractic adjusting for the chiropractic office SUMMER 2008 Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies July 19-20 Spinal Cord 15 hours of training on the spinal cord and with emphasis on difficult neurological cases
8 WINTER 2008 Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies December 14 21 Neurology at Sea 15 hours of training on movement disorders SUMMER 2009 Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies July 24 25 Life University SupraSegmental 2009 16 hours of training on the brain SUMMER 2009 University of Western States, College of Chiropractic with PennChiro.myicourse-July 11, 2009 Meeting new Red Flag Laws for the DC No CE hours given; course provided one (1) hour of training in the tools needed to become compliant with the mandated Red Flag Laws for the DC. The mandate was later repealed as per President Barack Obama. WINTER 2010 Parker College of Chiropractic-January 14, 2010-The 3 Pillars of Evidence-Based Wellness Care Part I-Dr. James Chestnut 1.5 hours of training in Evidence-Based care SUMMER 2010 OUM Chiropractor Program-Risk Management August 1, 2010 Volume : 2010 Issue 1 6 hours of risk management training for the chiropractic office SUMMER 2010 University of Western States, College of Chiropractic with PennChiro.myicourse-August 4, 2010 Dermatology and the DC Practice 1.0 hour of training to enable the chiropractor to recognize skin cancer in their patient population AUTUMN 2011 Life University-September 30, 2011 Pain Nutrition-Dr. Dan Murphy 4.0 hours training in the foods that increase and decrease pain/inflammation AUTUMN 2011 Life University-October 1, 2011 Neurology for the Practicing Chiropractor-Dr. F.R. Carrick 4.0 hours training in neurologic aspects necessary in the chiropractic practice SUMMER 2012 New York Chiropractic College-June 23, 2012 Building Your Technique Skills in Your Office Parts I & II-Dr. Leonard J. Faye 6.0 hours of chiropractic technique training SUMMER 2012 New York Chiropractic College-June 23, 2012 Building Your Technique Skills in Your Office Parts I & II-Dr. Leonard J. Faye 6.0 hours of chiropractic technique training SUMMER 2012 New York Chiropractic College-June 23, 2012 President s Forum: Chiropractic s 2012 Moment in Time: All-GO or No-Show?-Dr. Leonard J. Faye, Dr. John E. McCarrin, Dr. Jonathan McCullough, Rep. Stephen Barrar 2.0 hour seminar discussing chiropractic s future in national/state health reforms
9 SUMMER 2012 New York Chiropractic College-June 24, 2012 Differential Diagnosis of Using Foundational Laboratory Analysis in Nutrition-Dr. Van Merkle 4.0 hour seminar discussing general and specific laboratory testing for the chiropractic patient population SUMMER 2012 New York Chiropractic College-June 24, 2012 X-ray Protection-Dr. Keith Miller No CE hours; this two (2) contact hour course fulfilled requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, as mandated by the PA Bureau of Radiation Protection in September 2009 to ensure patient and staff safety SUMMER 2012 OUM Chiropractor Program-Risk Management June 28, 2012 Volume: 2012 Issue 1 Focus on Fundamentals 6 hours of risk management training for the chiropractic office especially as it pertains to electronic health records (EHR) AUTUMN 2012 Life University September 26-30, 2012 Total 12 hours 4.0 hours Nutritional Physiology: Toxins, Neurology and Chiropractic Dr. Dan Murphy 4.0 hours Metabolic Bio-transformation: Detoxification and Weight Loss Dr Bruce Bond 4.0 hours Movement Disorders Dr Frederick Carrick AUTUMN 2012 The Carrick Institute November 10-11, 2012 Course 819 Clinical Applications II 15 hours of continuing education on the clinical applications of chiropractic neurology SUMMER 2013 The Carrick Institute June 7-9, 2013 Course 242 The Role of the Vestibular-Optokinetic System 25 hours of continuing education, Atlanta, GA SUMMER 2013 Life Chiropractic College West August 2-3, 2013 3.5 hours of continuing education at The Wave that encompassed all aspects of chiropractic care SUMMER 2013 OUM Chiropractor Program-Risk Management July 5, 2013 Volume: 2013 Issue 1 Elements of Excellence 6 hours of risk management training for the chiropractic office especially as it pertains to electronic health records (EHR) WINTER 2014 The Carrick Institute January 24-26, 2014 TBI 247 MTBI/Concussion and the Consequences of Head, Neck and Eye Function 25 hours of continuing education SUMMER 2014 OUM Chiropractor Program-Risk Management June 29, 2014 Volume: 2014 Issue 1 Practices and Principles 6 hours of risk management training for the chiropractic office especially as it pertains to electronic health records (EHR)
10 SUMMER 2014 The Carrick Institute July 25-27, 2014 Traumatic Brain and Concussion Part 13 25 hours of continuing education