Tim Irving, DC, MS, LMT tirving@ncnm.edu Education University of Bridgeport 09/07-05/09 Bridgeport, Connecticut Master s in human nutrition program. 3.8 GPA; completed 35 semester credits in areas such as: Pathology Physiology Biochemistry Botanical Medicine Nutritional Assessment Developmental Nutrition And more Western States Chiropractic College 10/02-12/05 Clinical doctorate in chiropractic program. Graduate in Dec. 2005. Over 3.5 GPA. Attended many continuing education seminars including but not limited to: DABCO CCSP Northwest Symposium Graston/soft-tissue Pin and stretch Boulder College of Massage Therapy 06/98-03/01 Boulder, Colorado 1300 hours of massage training including an Associate of Occupational studies degree in massage and bodywork. Coursework in the following areas: Orthopedic/Medical Massage Clinical Massage Therapy Myofascial release Sports Massage Shiatsu
Pre-Med Program 09/93-12/94 Iona College, New Rochelle, New York Environmental Biology Program 09/94-12/95 SUNY E.S.F., Syracuse, New York Professional Experience: Assistant Professor 09/10-present National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) Develop curriculum, lecture and teach skills labs for the following classes: Physical medicine Nutrition Physiology Anatomy Orthopedics Curriculum Coordinator 09/10-present Nutrition Department: NCNM Update and develop the current nutrition curriculum for the 4 year naturopathic doctorate program at NCNM. I also help to hire teachers in the nutrition department and assist in their creation of lessons, syllabi and more. Baseline Examiner for Research Study 09/06-09/10 University of Western States: Dose-Response/Efficacy of Manipulations for Chronic Low Back Pain. Funded by: NCCAM/NIH and awarded to Western States Chiropractic College (now University of Western states ) in collaboration with the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center and Portland State University. The $2.8 million federal grant is aimed at giving chiropractors more specific treatment plans, patients a firmer idea of how long it will take before they feel better, and insurance companies guidelines on how many visits to cover.
Peer-review 08/08-present Natural Standard www.naturalstandard.com Peer review clinical monographs for accuracy, relevant research and clinical relevancy on the following topics: Diets Nutrition Genomics Proteomics Supplements Nutraceuticals Botanical medicine Lead Lecturer: Physiology 05/08-09/10 University of Western States Develop curriculum for and teach lecture portion of Physiology II in clinical doctorate program; topics include: Endocrine physiology Reproductive physiology Gastrointestinal physiology Continuing Education Lectures 2007-2009 University of Western States Developed and delivered continuing education lectures that included the following topics: Nutrition in the Modern Chiropractic Practice Nutrition and Nutrient Therapy for Pain management Peer-review 12/07-5/08 Institute of Functional Medicine Gig Harbor, Washington Reviewed for accuracy and clinical relevance a monograph entitled, Musculoskeletal Pain: Expanded Clinical Strategies by Alex Vasquez DC, ND
Owner/Doctor: Optimum Function LLC 05/07-present www.optfunction.com Developed clinic and website from the ground up including all marketing, web design, internet marketing, social media marketing and clinic system development. Provide patient care in the areas of: Nutrition Chiropractic Rehabilitation Physical Medicine Functional Medicine Clinical Chiropractic Care 05/06-08/06 T.V. Highway Chiropractic Aloha, Oregon Clinical Chiropractic Care 12/05-12/10 Baseline Chiropractic Beaverton, Oregon Vacation Relief Lead instructor/ta 12/05-09/10 Doctorate of Chiropractic Program and Massage Program Western States Chiropractic College Develop curriculum for, teach and assist with didactic, psychomotor and clinical material on the following topics: Manual adjusting Physical Diagnosis Soft-tissue manipulation Clinical and diagnostic skills Ear Irrigation, endonasal, nasal specific One-on-one teaching for students having trouble with the material Clinical Chiropractic Rounds 10/05-12/05 OHSU Integrative Medical Clinic Perform chiropractic history and examinations on patients looking for consultations at the integrative medical clinic at OHSU
Clinical Chiropractic Care 10/05-12/05 Baseline Chiropractic Beaverton, Oregon Perform supervised chiropractic care in community-based internship for a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to: Orthopedics Pediatrics Sports Injuries Psychosocial Acute Traumatic Curriculum Development 10/05-09/10 Western States Chiropractic College Portland, OR Outline, develop, and implement the massage therapy curriculum and assist in the development of curriculum for a future master s degree programs at Western States Chiropractic College. Clinical Chiropractic Rotations 04/05-10/05 Perform supervised chiropractic care in an outpatient setting for a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to: Orthopedics Pediatrics Sports Injuries Psychosocial Acute Traumatic Clinical Massage Therapy 09/02-09/08 Out-call massage therapy for a variety of clients, including but not limited to: Pre and post natal Orthopedic conditions Sports injuries Clinical Massage Therapy 06/00-09/02 Boulder Bodywork, Boulder, Colorado Contracted, Professional Massage Therapy in an insurance-based clinical setting. Relaxation Massage Therapy 06/00-06/02 Gold Lake Resort, Ward, Colorado Contracted, Professional Massage Therapy in a spa setting
Medical Massage Therapy 09/01-09/02 The Shell Center, Longmont Colorado Contracted, Professional Massage Therapy in a Dr. supervised insurance-based setting. Current Oregon license for Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Current Malpractice Insurance through NCMIC for Oregon. Current Certifications: Graston Fascial Manipulation Trigger Point Dry Needling Hypnosis Functional Medicine Myotonic Facilitation Continuing Education Classes Taken: Botanical medicine Functional medicine Nutritional counseling Nutritional therapy Various soft tissue techniques Evidence-based medicine Lab diagnosis Awards: 2011 Excellence in Teaching at NCNM