Meet The Chiropractor

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Clinical Director, Bearden Chiropractic Center, PC, Eastman, GA, 2008 - Present
Clinical Director, Family Chiropractic Center, PC, Monroeville, AL, 1996 - 2008

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Georgia, License # 8215, 2007-Present
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Alabama, License # I1686, 1996-2014
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life University, Marietta, GA, 1995
Internship, Life University Clinics, Marietta, Georgia, 1994 - 1995
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1994
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1994
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1995
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1995
BS in Science, The University of the State of New York, Albany, NY, 1997

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cartesian System, The Cartesian
Coordinate System from the history to the application in the human body.
Explanation of the x, y and z axes in both translation and rotations (thetas)
and how they are applicable to human biomechanics. Cleveland
University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of
New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy
of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Patho-biomechanics, Spinal
biomechanical engineering of the cervical and upper thoracic spine. This
includes the normal and pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and
posterior motor units and normal function and relationship of the intrinsic
musculature to those motor units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical
findings of the spine. Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint
Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral
Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Patho-biomechanics, Spinal
biomechanical engineering of the lumbar spine. This includes the normal and
pathobiomechanical movement of both the anterior and posterior motor units and
normal function and relationship of the intrinsic musculature to those motor
units. Nomenclature in reporting normal and pathobiomechanical findings of the
spine. Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with
the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo,
NY, 2024

Spinal Biomechanics in Trauma, Whiplash associated
disorders in various vectors of impact and whiplash mechanisms in determining
pathobiomechanics. To clinically correlate annular tears, disc herniations,
fractures, ligament pathology and spinal segmental instability as sequalae to
pathobiomechanics from trauma. The utilization of digital motion x-ray in diagnosing
normal versus abnormal facet motion along with case studies to understand the
clinical application. Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint
Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral
Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering & Organizational Analysis, Integrating
spinal biomechanics and pathobiomechanics through digitized analysis. The
comparison of organized versus disorganized compensation with regional and
global compensation. Correlation of the vestibular, ocular and proprioceptive
neurological integration in the righting reflex as evidenced in imaging.
Digital and numerical algorithms in analyzing a spine. Cleveland
University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of
New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy
of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Cervical Digital Analysis, Digitizing and
analyzing the cervical spine in neutral, flexion and extension views to
diagnose pathobiomechanics. This includes alteration of motion segment
integrity (AMOSI) in both angular and translational movement. Ligament
instability/failure/pathology are identified all using numerical values and
models. Review of case studies to analyze pathobiomechanics using a
computerized/numerical algorithm. Cleveland University Kansas City,
ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic
Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Lumbar Digital Analysis, Digitalizing
and analyzing the lumbar spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics. This
includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational analysis
with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate analysis.
Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using numerical values
and models. Review of case studies for analysis of pathobiomechanics using a
computerized/numerical algorithm along with corrective guidelines. Cleveland
University Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of
New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy
of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2024

Spinal Biomechanical Engineering: Full Spine Digital Analysis, Digitalizing
and analyzing the full spine images to diagnose pathobiomechanics as sequalae
to trauma in relation to ligamentous failure and disc and vertebral pathology
as sequalae. This includes anterior and posterior vertebral body elements in rotational
analysis with neutral, left and right lateral bending in conjunction with gate
analysis. Ligament instability/failure/pathology is identified all using
numerical values and models. Review of case studies for analysis of
pathobiomechanics using a computerized/numerical algorithm along with
corrective guidelines. Cleveland University Kansas City, ACCME Joint
Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of
Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division,
Buffalo, NY, 2024

MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in MRI. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion, extrusion and sequestration. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equina compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl/'s nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation with management. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis, spinal canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions, nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine perspective. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. Cleveland University - Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

Diagnostics, Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of 'risk factors' in spinal injury. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G's of force, newtons, gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

MRI, Bone Scan and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER) and Visual-Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG) interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, and pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. Cleveland University – Kansas City, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2023

Demonstrative Documentation Requirements, Analyzing the requirements in anatomical diagnostic imagery to communicate spinal pathology. Integrating technology, clinical findings, and advanced graphic tools to communicate a diagnostic conclusion. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

MRI Spine Advanced Clinical Case Grand Rounds, Clinical case review of MRI including intra and extra-dural findings inclusive of the disc and vascular anatomical lesions. Differentially diagnosing central cord lesions, and spinal cord vascular lesions in both acute trauma and degenerative presentations. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

Non-Specific Spine Pain, Chiropractic Outcomes, Analyzing neuro-biomechanical pathological lesion defines primary spinal lesions and removes the dogma of non-specific back pain. Creating evidence-based demonstrative documentation in the creation of treatment plans. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

Spinal Tumor MRI Interpretation, Diagnosing and documenting: Ependymoma, Astrocytoma, Hemangioblastoma, Lipoma, Meningioma, Neurofibroma, Schwannoma, Myxopapillary Ependymoma. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

Demonstrative Narrative and Evaluation and Management Report Writing, Clinical record-keeping, why write clinical notes, the importance of context, what to include in a clinical note, tips for better clinical documentation, basic legal considerations, open clinical notes, how to keep documentation efficient. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

Age-Dating Ligament/Connective Tissue Physiology and Pathology, Utilizing pain patterns, the high signal in the annulus, high signal outside the annulus, Modic changes, disc height, vacuum disc, sclerosis, Phirrman rating, facet edema, and previous MRIs to determine the chronicity of pathology. Master-Class in ligaments; anatomy, physiology, vascularization, neurological innervation, tissue repair, and how they all relate to clinical practice. Ligament pathology correlating to the mechanisms of patho-neuro-biomechanical lesions (vertebral subluxation complex). Also, how ligaments play a critical role in the chiropractic spinal adjustment and in defining the chiropractic spinal adjustment mechanisms. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

Clinical Grand Rounds in Biomechanics, Digitizing, and Advanced Imaging, Case reviews concluding and accurate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan utilizing evidence-based instrumentation and algorithms. Using demonstrative reporting of case findings to collaborate with co-treating physicians. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

Medical-Legal Documentation, A documentation discussion on meeting the requirements of the courts, carriers, and licensure boards in complete and accurate reporting. Ensuring the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan are demonstratively documented. Cleveland University, Kansas City, KS, 2022

SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS

International Chiropractic Association, Member, 2023 - Present

Georgia Chiropractic Association, Member, 2023 - Present

Academy of Chiropractic, Member, 2022 - Present

SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE

Lions Club, Past President, Eastman, Georgia, 2013 - 2023

Boys and Girls Club, Eastman, Georgia, 2014 - 2016

Leadership Dodge, Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce, Eastman, Georgia, 2010 - 2010

My family and I relocated to the Eastman area in 2008 to serve as the Chief of Clinical services here at Bearden Chiropractic Center.  When not taking care of patients, my favorite hobbies include spending time with my family, competitive action pistol shooting, and wood turning.