Specializing in the diagnosis and  chiropractic treatment of neuromusculoskeletal disorders ot the spine and extremities. Certified in "COX" Flexion Decompression Technique and in MedX Laser Therapy. Special interest in the care and management of spine related conditions such as herniated disc, pinched nerve, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, Pelvic Pain and Organic Dysfunction (PPOD Syndrome), pregnancy, extreme sports injuries, and children.



EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

1978 - 1981
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
Doctor of Chiropractic

1980 - 1981
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Certificate of Proficiency in Xray, Graduate X-Ray study in the specialty field of Spinal and Skeletal Disorders

1980 - 1981
US National and Canadian National Examining Boards

1985 - 1988
Western States Chiropractic College, Post Graduate Chiropractic Orthopedics Certification

2007
National University of Health Sciences, Post Graduate Certification in Cox Flexion Decompression Technique   

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
    
1981 - 2009
Private Practice, Vancouver, BC

1982 - 1984
Visiting Chiropractor, German Canadian Care Home, Vancouver, BC

1982 - 1984
Team Doctor, Vancouver Meralomas Football

1983 - 1984
Consulting Chiropractor for 1984 Men's Olympic Rowing Team

1985 - 1995
Consulting Chiropractor for Perryscope and UniversalConcerts, Vancouver, BC

1991 - 2001
Managing Partner, Crossroads Chiropractic

1996 - Present
Partner, Bowen Wellness Centre

2001 - Present
Co-Founder and Partner, Vancouver Spine Care Centre

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
    
1980 - 1981
Senior X-ray Intern, Palmer College

1980 - 1981
Teaching Assistant, Department. of Technique, Palmer College

1980 - 1981
President, Canadian Student Chiropractic Association, Palmer College

1984 - 1985
Treasurer, CMCC Alumni Association of BC

1985 - 1986
WCB/BC Chiropractic Liason

1985 - 1987
Chiropractic Representative to the BC Chamber of Commerce

1986 - 1990
Independent Chiropractic Examiner

1986 - 1989
Registrar, BC College of Chiropractors

1987 - 1989
BC Representative to the Canadian Federation of Regulatory Boards

1990 - 1991
President, BC Chiropractic Association

2006-2009
Ethics and Discipline Investigator, BC College of Chiropractors

2009
Vice Chairman of Discipline Committee, College of Chiropractors of BC

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

BC and Canadian Chiropractic Associations
BC College of Chiropractic
Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association
Canadian College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences

PERSONAL
    
1991 - present
Musician, Children's Wish Foundation "Docs Rock" Charity

1997 - 1998
Music Director, Bowen Island Festival Association

1999
Head Coach, Bowen Red Sox, Cypress Park Little League Champions

1999 - 2003
Member, Horse Council of BC

1999 - 2003
Member, Bowen Island Horse Owners and Riders Association

2000 - 2005
Member, Grouse Tyee Alpine Ski Racing Club

2001 - 2001
Level 2 Course Official, BC Alpine

2002  - 2006
Sport Medicine Consultant, Vancouver Ski Team