Know the Doctor

Education

• Graduated Onalaska High School, Wisconsin - 1968
• Attended University of Wisconsin - La Crosse - 1968-1970
• Graduated Cum Laude, Palmer College of Chiropractic
  ​Doctor of Chiropractic - 1974
• Bachelor of Science in Biology - 1974

Certifications

• X-Ray Proficiency from Palmer College of Chiropractic - 1974
• Spinal Bio-Mechanics and Engineering-Pettibon, 1976
• Pettibon Research Institute - Board of Directors - 1976
• Personal Injury-Hyperflexion-Hyperextension Whiplash Type Trauma - ICA - 1980
• Video Fluoroscopy - Palmer College of Chiropractic - 1992
• National Institute of Health Extramural Research Certification - 2012
• Digital Motion X-Ray Certification Class - Parker University 2018

Social and Community Participation

• Elder, 1st Presbyterian Church of St. Cloud
• Past Session Member, 1st Presbyterian Church of St. Cloud
• Past President, 1st Presbyterian Church of St. Cloud
• Past Chairperson of the Finance Committee, 1st Presbyterian Church
• Member, Riverside Church, EPC
• Elder, Riverside Church, EPC, Sartell, MN

Professional Experiences

• Internship - Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Internship - Spinal Bio-Mechanics Institute - Pettibon Clinic, Tacoma, WA
• Private Practice, St. Cloud Minnesota - 1974 to Present
• Founder and Director of the St. Cloud Chiropractic Clinic
• Director of Internship Program (over 500 Doctors), St. Cloud Chiropractic Clinic
• Medical Missions Trip to Haiti - 2017, 2018

Publications

• Author - "The Normal Cervical Spine"1977
• Author - "Bio-Mechanics of the spine During Pregnancy and Labor", 1980
• Participant - Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapies X-Ray Research Project - Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1988
• Co-Author with Dr. Burl Pettibon - Mechanics of the Neurological Leg Check Examinations and Treatment Indicated, 1989
• Author - "A Comparison of the Cervical Extension Traction and Cervical Extension Compression Traction", 1989
• Contributing Author to Chiropractic Technicians Manual, 1989
• Author - "The Soft Tissue Component of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex", 1993
• Co-Author - "The Development of the Spinal Curves and Their Relationship to Resistive Forces", 1993, Journal of Chiropractic Case Reports
• Author - "Spinal Pre-Employment Examinations", 1994
• Co-Author - "Pettibon Chiropractic Bio-Mechanics Procedures for Detection and Correction of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex", 1994
• Author - Chiropractic Case Report: "Case Report on a Patient with C6 - 7 Disc Herniation With Recommended Surgical Intervention Resolved With Conservative Chiropractic Care And Spinal Rehabilitation", 1995.
• Author - "P.T.L.M.S. (Pettibon Tendon Ligament Muscle Stimulator - A Variation On An Old Method", 1995
• Author - "Chiropractic Golf Tips", 1995
• Editor - Pettibon Research Institute Newsletter - 1995, 1996
• Author - "The Physical Examination: Objective or Subjective?" - Dynamic Chiropractor - Nov. 18, 1996, Vol. 14, No. 24 / The Canadian Chiropractor - April 1998, Vol. 3, #2 (edited)
• Editor - "Pettibon X-Ray Procedures" - 1997
• Author - "Chiropractic Snow Shoveling Tips" - 1996
• Author - "Chiropractic Tips - Making Wood" - 1997
• Author - "Chiropractic Tips - Cross Country Skiing" - 1997
• Author - Technique Textbook - "Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics Adjusting System" - 1998 (translated to Korean and Russian)
• Author - "Preparing The Spine For Sleep" - December, 1999, Canadian Chiropractor 
• Author - Chiropractic Case Report: "Utilizing The Pettibon Exercise Procedures To Increase Lumbar Disc Height In A Thin Disc", - Feb., 2000, Canadian Chiropractor, Vol. 5, No. 1
• Author - "Occiput / Atlas Extension Adjustment For Scoliosis Subluxation", June, 2000, Canadian Chiropractor, Vol. 5, No. 3
• Author - "The Unstable Cervical Spine - Alar Ligament Damage", June, 2001, Canadian Chiropractor
• Co-Author - Scoliosis - A Case Study, June, 2002, Canadian Chiropractor
• Co-Author - Head Weight Research Project, 2002, Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research
• Author - "I Would Like To Check Your Posture" - Posture Magazine - 2002
• Author - "Spinal Injuries Incurred During A Motor Vehicle Accidents" - Posture Magazine 2004 (Accepted for presentation at the International Chiropractic Symposium, Athens, Greece, November 2004)
• Author - Scoliosis Corrections Seminars 2004
• Co-Author - "Scoliosis Treatment Using a Combination of Manipulative and Rehabilitative Therapy: A Retrospective Case Series" - 2004
• Author - Scoliosis Correction - CLEAR Solutions, The American Chiropractor, February, 2005
• Author - "Can Chiropractic Correct Scoliosis?", The American Chiropractor, 2006
• Author - Scoliosis Screening - 2007
• Author - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Prevention - 2007
• Author - "Posterior to Anterior Thoracic Spinal Adjusting in the Scoliosis Patient is Contraindicated By Spinal Biomechanics" - 2008
• American Chiropractor Interview - May 2010
• Co-author - Scoliosis treatment using a combination of manipulative and rehabilitative therapy: a retrospective case series on 140 patients with adolescent or adult idiopathic scoliosis. Submitted 2010
• Co-author - "The Implications for Birth Injury and the Development of Spinal Deformity" American Chiropractor February 2012, Vol. 34, Number 2 , Woggon & Woggon
• Author - "The Chiropractic Scoliosis Patient Dilemma", American Chiropractor, Volume 35, Number 4, April 2013
• Author - "Posture Rehab - Mix, Fix, Set", American Chiropractor, Volume 35, Number 5, May 2013
• Co-author - "Developing a Scoliosis-Specific Chiropractic Protocol: Preliminary results from 140 consecutively-treated scoliosis cases", Woggon, Woggon, Chong, December 2013
• Co-author - "Understanding the 3-Dimensional Radiographic Manifestation of the Vertebral Subluxation Complex in the Upper Cervical Spine", Woggon, Woggon, American Chiropractor, Volume 36, Number 5, 2014.
• "My Personal Experience with CLEAR Scoliosis Clinic" - Dr. Bill Koch, "The American Chiropractor, Volume 37, Number 2, 2015
• Author - "Motion X-Ray in the Chiropractic Practice" - The American Chiropractor, Volume 37, Number 9, 2015
• Author - "Scoliosis and ICD 10", The American Chiropractor,
  March 2016
• Author - "Scoliosis Practice", The American Chriopractor,
  ​October 2016

Lecturer

• Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Texas College of Chiropractic
• Northern California College of Chiropractic
• Northwestern College of Chiropractic
• Lewis & Clark College - Portland, Oregon
• Guest Lecturer for Spinal Bio-Mechanics Symposium
• Lecturer Life Chiropractic College - 5th Annual Upper Cervical Conference
• St. Cloud Technical College - Chiropractic Technician Class
• Pettibon Institute, Spartanburg, S.C.
• Pettibon Institute, Dallas Texas
• Parker College of Chiropractic
• Minnesota Chiropractic Association - 1997 / 1998 / 2009
• Minnesota Institute for Legal Education - Neck & Low Back Pain / Neck & Back Claims 1998
• Anglo-European Chiropractic College, Paris, France - 2003
• ICA International Symposium - Athens, Greece, 2005
• Speaker - American Chiropractor Conference, Panama City, Panama - 2006
• Dr. Fernandez Seminar - Orlando, FL - 2006
• Maximized Living - 2007, 2008
• Parker Seminars - 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012
• Universidad Estatal Del Valle de Ecatepec, UNEVE, Mexico City, 2010
• CLEAR Ambassador and Consultant
• Digital Motion X-ray Symposium - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
• S.O.M Therapy - Massage Therapy, Atlanta, Georgia 2014
• Digital Motion X-Ray Certification Class - Parker University 2018

Diplomas

• Bachelor of Science Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Certified in Radiology from Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Diplomate/Delegate National Board of Examiners
• South Dakota Basic Science Examination

Professional Memberships

• Minnesota Chiropractic Association
• International Chiropractic Association
• American Chiropractic Association
• Minnesota Palmer Alumni Association - Past President
• Minnesota Palmer Alumni Association - Vice President
• Chiropractic Anti-Trust Committee - past member
• Palmer College of Chiropractic Research
• Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research
• Christian Chiropractic Association
• Academy of Spinal Physicians - 2004
  

Faculty Positions

• Certified Instructor by the Council of Chiropractic Education
• Certified Instructor of Spinal Bio-Mechanics and Engineering by Spinal Bio-Mechanics Institute - Tacoma, Washington
• Northwestern College of Chiropractic - 1977-1980
• Palmer College of Chiropractic - 1979- 2003 - Extension Faculty for Continuing Education and Special Education, Spinal Biomechanics
• Parker College of Chiropractic - Continuing Education Extension Faculty - Spinal Biomechanics Certification Program - 1997 - present
• Life College of Chiropractic - Continuing Education Extension Faculty - Spinal Biomechanics Certification Program - 1998 - 2001
• Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics System - 1976 - 2003
• Parker College of Chiropractic - Continuing Education Extension Faculty - Scoliosis Correction Seminars - 2004 - present

Advanced Clinical Training

• Spinal Bio-Mechanics - 4400 hours post graduate work - 1976
• ISICS - Italian Scientific Spine Institute - Online Masters Course 2016
  Practice of Conservation Scoliosis Treatment - Jan-Nov 2016 (completed course and passed the test)
  
• Digital Motion X-Ray Certification Class - Parker University 2018

Professional Licensure

• Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Wisconsin Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Florida Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Inventor

• “The Vibe” – vibrating platform nor neuromuscular re-education - NMR
  
• “The Scoliosis Traction Chair” – scoliosis correction with traction, vibration and rotation
  
• “The Vibrating Traction – VT” – spinal lordosis rehabilitation
  
• “Mechanical Drop Piece – MDP” – spinal lordosis and rib arch rehab
  
• “CLEAR 3-Dimensional X-ray Analysis”
  
• “Scoliosis Ipsilateral Traction Table – SITT” – vibration ipsilateral traction table
  
• “Therapy Glasses” – Cervical NMR - Co-Inventor
  
• “Anterior Chest Weight – ACW” – Spinal NMR - Co-Inventor
  
• “Hood Weight” – Spinal NMR - Co-Inventor
  
• “Eckard Scoliosis Table” – mirror image mechanical motion
• Mechanical Traction Adjustment - MTA - meningeal release NMR

Awards

• Who's Who in Chiropractic
• Outstanding Alumni President - Palmer College of Chiropractic (5 times)
• Distinguished Service - Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Outstanding Lay Person in Education - St. Cloud Education Association - 1991
• Distinguished Service Award - Minnesota Chiropractic Association - 1999
• Top 25 Chiropractors in 2017 - Dr. Axe Food and Medicine

Consultant

• Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Examiner Consultant -1987 - 1996
• Palmer College of Chiropractic - X-Ray Research Project, 1986
• Pettibon Biomechanics Research Institute - Chairperson - 1991 - 2003
• Advisory Board for the Chiropractic Technician Program at St. Cloud Technical College - Past Chair
• Pre-Employment Examinations for Bernick's Bottling Company & Donlar Construction
• Past President - ACA Council on Technique 2001 - 2003
• Past Board of Editors - Journal of Chiropractic Case Reports
• Independent Consultant National Board Part IV - 1995
• Chiropractic Malpractice Consultant 1994 - present
• "Chiropractic Tips" - WJON Radio - 1996 - 2000
• National Board Of Chiropractic Examiners - Technique - 1997
• Advisory Committee - Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners: Experimental / Developmental Procedures - 1997-1998
• Independent Chiropractic Examiner - 1998 - present
• Chiropractic Delegate to Spine Clinic, Vladivostok, Russia, International Spinal Health Institute, - 1998 and 2000
• Board Advisor - International Spinal Health Institute - 1998 - 2003
• Vice President - International Spinal Health Institute - 1999 - 2003
• Founder - Chiropractic Health Care for "Place of Hope" - St. Cloud, MN - 2000
• Founder and Director - CLEAR (Chiropractic Leadership, Educational Advancement & Research) Institute, 2000 - present
• Director - STAR Clinic-CLEAR Scoliosis Center - Parker College of Chiropractic - 2007 - 2012
• Director - CLEAR Scoliosis Center, St. Cloud. MN / Dallas Texas 2007 - 2012
• Director - CLEAR Institute, non-profit organization - 2008 - Present
• Featured Speaker on Digital Motion X-ray & Scoliosis - DMX Seminar 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
• CLEAR Ambassador and Consultant - Universidad Estatal Del Valle de Ecatepec, UNEVE, Mexico City, 2010 - 2012
• CLEAR Scoliosis Center - Doctor Training 2004 - present
• BioPosture Professional Advisory Board 2017 - present

Inventions

• “The Vibe” – vibrating platform nor neuromuscular re-education - NMR
• “The Scoliosis Traction Chair” – scoliosis correction with traction, vibration and rotation
• “The Vibrating Traction – VT” – spinal lordosis rehabilitation
• “Mechanical Drop Piece – MDP” – spinal lordosis and rib arch rehab
• “CLEAR 3-Dimenional X-ray Analysis”
• “Scoliosis Ipsilateral Traction Table – SITT” – vibration ipsilateral traction table
• “Therapy Glasses” – Cervical NMR - Co-Inventor
• “Anterior Chest Weight – ACW” – Spinal NMR - Co-Inventor
• “Hood Weight” – Spinal NMR - Co-Inventor
• “Eckard Scoliosis Table” – mirror image mechanical motion
• Mechanical Traction Adjustment – MTA – meningeal release NMR