As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I see value in anything that enhances your well-being and comfort, without jeopardizing your health. Pain is the last symptom to appear and the first to leave. Therefore, even though you have no pain it does not mean that your spine is functioning normally as nature intended or that your nervous system is free of interferences.

While Chiropractic care offers an effective, drug-free, non-surgical alternative, Chiropractors also recognize that no single health care profession can universally attend to every health need. We work as a team with other health care professionals and may make referrals in the best interest of the patient. The spine needs to be maintained and the nervous system kept free of interferences in order for you to enjoy optimal health.

Professional Positions
•President, Clinic Director and Chief of Staff 
Advanced Chiropractic Back & Neck Pain Center
Bloomington, MN
1989-Present
•Clinic Director 
Amsden Ridge Chiropractic
Bloomington, MN
1983-1989
•Clinic Director 
Kiester Chiropractic
Kiester, MN
1982

Professional Affiliations
•Minnesota Chiropractic Association Member 1981-present
•Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Member 1994-present
•American Public Health Association Member 1994-present
•North American Cervicogenic Headache Society 1997-present
•American Academy of Clinical Applied Spinal 1988-present
•Biomechanical Engineering (A.A.C.A.S.B.E.)
•President, State Board A.S.B.E 1991
•Research and Development Committee A.S.B.E. 1988-1995
•Founding Member, Minnesota State Council A.S.B.E. 1990
•Board of Directors - Verticare 1992-present
•Board of Directors - Chiro-Serv America 1992-present
•Minnesota Chiropractic Association Sports Council Member 1992-present
•Minnesota Chiropractic Association Insurance Relations
Committee Member 1991-present
•National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Diplomat 1981

Certifications & Licensures
•Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) Graduate 1981
•Licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin 1982
•Post-graduate certification in:•Acupuncture - 1982
•Surface Electromyography
•Impairment Rating

•Certified in Impairment Rating, Northwestern College of Chiropractic 1981
•Certified in Physiological Therapeutics, Nutrition and Roentgenology, Northwestern College of Chiropractic 1981
•Diplomat of the American Academy of Clinical Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering 1991
•Independent Medical Evaluations and Claims Review
•Diverse Companies 1980 - present
•American Medical Bill Review, LLC, Reading, CA 1998 - present
•Med Net, Duluth, GA 1998 - present
•Medtor, Bloomington, MN 1998 - present
•Premier Medical Review 2001 - present
•Adjusters Choice 2002 - present
•Licensed with State of Minnesota #INDEP 219
•Registered with State Board of Examiners to perform Acupuncture

Professional Presentations
•Instructor for Clinical Pathology and Physiology for the
Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies Fall 1996
•Health and Wellness presentations to public, business, industry,
Civil service employees and daycare providers 1983 - present
•Workshops for attorneys, doctors and lay persons on current
Research and literature on treatment and documentation of soft
Tissue damage 1992 - present
•Director and Creator of "To Your Health", 30-minute shows on
Bloomington Public Television 1993 - present

Industrial Relations
•Pre-employment and industry consulting on treatment and
Reduction of on-site injuries 1983 - present
•Teaches "lifting" programs and prevention of injury programs 1984 - present
•Works closely with companies and handles mandated testing: •D.O.T. exam and drug testing 
•Pre-employment physicals 
•Pre-employment and random drug testing 
•Post-injury physicals and treatment
•Post-injury testing 1984 - present

•Consults in product testing and development for Core Products,
A manufacturer of cervical pillows and supports for the body 1989 - present

Community Outreach
•Coach, trainer and safety advisor
Bloomington Athletic Association Sports program
Eden Prairie Soccer Association 1985 - 1990
•Chiropractor for members of Minnesota Twins, Minnesota
Vikings and Timberwolves 1990 - present
•Chiropractor to professional, college and high school athletes 1982 - present
•Team advisor, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team 1989 - 1992
•Team Consultant and trainer to the Gilboa Ski Team, largest
In Unites States, Hyland Hills Ski, Bloomington, MN 1991 - 1997
•Trainer and Safety Director, American Drug Free Powerlifting
Assoc., Police and Fireman Nationals (A.D.F.P.A.) 1990 - 1993
•Trainer and safety director, Minnesota Senior State Championships, Powerlifting meet 1990 - 1993
•Trainer and safety director, Senior World, Junior State Nationals 1991
•Trainer and safety director, Northwest Racquet and Swim Club, A.D.F.P.A. 1989 - 1994 
•Advocate for health care reform that ensures accessible and appropriate
Health care at an affordable cost.
•Team Physician and Trainer for the Minnesota Wolfpack Semi-Professional football team, 2007
•Team Physician and Trainer for the Minnesota Vixen Women's Professional Football team, 2007

Awards
•State of Minnesota, Governors Certificate of Commendation
Quality Award winner from the Minnesota Council for Quality
Presented by Governor Rudy Perpich 1990
•"Best of Show" Bloomington Public Television for "To Your
Health" educational programs 1998

Continuing Education
•How to be a Holistic Health Practitioner, mentorship of
Dr. John Brimhall 2000 - present
•Post-graduate training in Strength Training and Conditioning 1997
•Certificate in Training for Post-Surgical and Post-Injury Rehab
From American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals 1997 - present
•40 - 60 hours bi-annually of continuing education (40 required) i.e.
X-ray Safety, Reading X-rays, Professional Boundaries and
Infectious Diseases 1997 - present
•Course work in Professional Boundaries and Infectious Disease 1996 - present
•Post-graduate training in Family Practice 1996 - present
•Spinal Research Institute of San Diego
Motor vehicle accident reconstruction, spinal and soft
Tissue damage diagnosis and documentation, treatment
And rehabilitation 1993 - present
•Post-graduate training as a business industrial and workplace
Injury reduction specialist 1983 - present
•Post-graduate education and training in the American Academy
Of Clinical Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering 1988 - present
•Post-graduate education toward certification in spinal trauma 1998 - present

Personal

Skydiving, hunting, fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, antiques, biking, snowmobiling, weight training, karate, and coaching my children in a variety of sports