Credentials

BOARD CERTIFICATION -

  • January 1991 - Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists
  • October 1990 - Diplomate American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DABCO)

MEMBERSHIPS - New York State Chiropractic Assn.

  • 1991 - Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists.
  • 1990 - Chiropractic Orthopedist Program. Board Certification.
    New York Chiropractic College. Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DABCO)
  • 1988 - Evoked Potentials in Clinical Neurophysiology, Harvard Medical
  • 1987 to 89 - Chiropractic Orthopedist Program Board Certification, D.A.B.C.O., New York Chiropractic College
  • 1977 - Bachelors of Science in Human Biology, National Chiropractic College
  • 1975 to 79 - Doctorate in Chiropractic, National Chiropractic College 
  • 1973 to 75 - Bachelors in Biology program (pre-professional) Pace University
  • 2007- 16 credits Continuing competency encompassing techniques of health care management, state & federal medico-legal issues, details available.
  • 2006- 27 credits Continuing competency encompassing techniques of health care management, state & federal medico-legal issues., details available.
  • 2005- 12 credits Continuing competency encompassing techniques of health care management, state & federal medico-legal issues, details available.
  • Infection Control & Barrier Precautions, New York State Education Department approved certification, New York State Nurses Assoc.
  • 2004- 10.5 credits Continuing competency encompassing techniques of health care management, state & federal medico-legal issues, details available.
  • 2002-2003 Aspects of Clinical Practice seminar series through NYSCA #8 and Bridgeport Chiropractic College, 10 credits
  • 2000 - Best Practice Application of Treatment Goals and Active Care Components. 12 credit hours CCE
  • 1999 - Treatments that Work - 12 credit hours CCE. Assessment and Treatment of the extremities. Parker Chiropractic College
  • 1996 - Risk Management - 5 credit hours CCE. New York State Chiropractic Assn.
  • 1995 - Low Back Symposium: McKenzie Protocols - 4 credit hours, CCE. New York Chiropractic Assn.
  • 1995 - Rehabilitation -8 credit hours CCE. New York Chiropractic College
  • 1991 - Electromyography (surface). Life Chiropractic College
  • 1991 - New York State Chiropractic Assn. Surface Electromyography. National College of Chiropractic
  • 1989 - Certified Chiropractic Insurance Consultant
  • 1988 - Advanced Evoked Potentials in Clinical Neurophysiology. Harvard Medical School
  • 1986 - Physical Impairment Rating for Disability Evaluation. New York Chiropractic College
  • Taught Electrodiagnostic testing as Adjunct faculty for New York Chiropractic College in the Diplomate Neurology program.
  • Taught multiple educational seminars for the NYSCA on electrodiagnosis.
  • 2001 - 2007: Vice President, Westchester County District of the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA)
  • 1990-95: Board of Directors, New York State Chiropractic Association 
  • 1990-96: NYSCA Electrodiagnosis Committee Chairman
  • 1990-92: Member NYSCA Peer Review Committee
  • 1989-90: President NYSCA Dist. #8 
  • 1985-86: V.P. NYSCA Dist. # 8 
  • 1984-85: Sec. Dist. #8 NYSCA

 

 

 

 

 

 


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