EDUCATION:
Palmer College of Chiropractic (1984 – 1987)
Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Post Graduate Training (1990 – 2009)
POST – DOCTORAL TRAINING:
Specific Cervical Chiropractic Certification: 500 hours (1984-1987)
-Clinical Externship in Specific Cervical Chiropractic Analysis,
-X-ray Techniques, Spinal Biomechanics and Philosophy
Sherman College of Chiropractic Atlas Orthogonal Board Certification Program (1998)
Sweat Foundation Atlas Orthogonal Board Certification Program (1992)
Certified in Electro diagnostics – University of Bridgeport (2003)
Certification in Digital Motion X-Ray Functional Imaging & Anatomy (Comprehensive Course including Principals of Anatomy, Whiplash Diagnosis DMX Protocols, Interpretation, Biomechanics of Whiplash, Vector Forces and Injury, Radiation Safety and Protection) (2003)
Master Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology – Spine Research Institute of San Diego (SRISD) (2004)
Certification in Low Speed Automobile Crash Reconstruction (SRISD) (2004)
Graduate of Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health (CRASH) – Spine Research Institute of San Diego (2004)
Certified in Live Automobile Crash Testing (SRISD) (2004)
Certified in Motor Vehicle Crash Forensic Risk Analysis (SRISD) (2004)
Graduate 9th Annual Spine Research Institute of San Diego (SRISD) Scientific Conference (2004)
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities (1986-87)
Department Teaching Assistant Palmer College of Chiropractic
Palmer College of Chiropractic – Student taught -Upper Cervical Technique and Principals
Palmer College of Chiropractic – President Upper Cervical Society
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
President of the Trauma Imaging Foundation (2010)
Vice President of the
R.W. Sweat Research Foundation
Atlanta, Georgia
Chairman of National Institute of Health-
Atlas Orthogonal Grant Program (2001)
Atlas Orthogonal Humanitarian Award (1995)
Journal of Whiplash and Related Disorders:
Co-Author of Resolution of Cervical Complications secondary to Motor Vehicle Accident by the Application of Stereotactic Cervical Alignment (SCALE) Methods: Statistical Review of 54 Patients (2006)
Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractor of the Year Award (2006)
Presenter on Trauma Imaging at North American Spine Society Convention Seattle on behalf of FONAR Corp, (2006).
Presenter at the International Whiplash Trauma Congress Miami (2007), On Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI Imaging.
Presenter at numerous Upright MRI facilities around the country on Advanced Dynamic MRI Imaging (2006-2010), in the following states, New Jersey, Minnesota, California, Delaware and New York.
Presenter at the Atlas Orthogonal Advanced Conferences in Atlanta on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI Imaging (2005-2013).
Board Member of the Upper Cervical Diplomate Program Sherman College Of Chiropractic 2008
Developer of the patented “Rosa Trauma Imaging Procedure” ( i.e. Motion X-Ray guided/Dynamic Upright MRI) ,.for the purpose of identifying soft tissue injuries resultant form head neck trauma.
Co-Author of “A case-control study of cerebellar tonsillar ectopia (Chiari) and head/neck (whiplash) trauma”. Brain Injury, July 2010.
Presenter on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI at FONOR corporation in Melville, New York (October 2009, January 2010, October 2010).
Presenter for the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI Imaging (October 2009).
Presenter on Whiplash the Epidemic, Albany New York (April 2010).
Presenter at the Atlas Orthogonal Advanced Conference on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI and Video fluoroscopy (May 2010, October 2010, May 2011, May 2012, October 2012, May 2013). Course study 8 hours including latest advancements in trauma imaging, Whiplash mechanism’s of injury, spinal biomechanics and MRI/video fluoroscopy interpretation.
Presenter at “Fusion”, Upper Cervical Council in San Jose California on September 23, 2010 on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI, including the latest advancements in trauma imaging, “Whiplash” mechanism’s of injury, spinal biomechanics and Dynamic Upright MRI interpretation.
Presenter on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI Imaging and CSF flow aberrations associated with injury following whiplash trauma. SUMA Upright MRI Minnesota January 30, 2011.
Presenter at Life College of Chiropractic Atlanta Georgia Scientific Research Conference (Octagon) on Advanced Dynamic Imaging and CSF flow aberrations associated with injury following whiplash trauma April 15, 2011.
Presenter at “Upper Cervical Evolution” Orlando Florida May 7, 2011, on Advanced Dynamic Imaging and CSF flow aberrations associated with injury following whiplash tra May 7, 2011.
Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractor of the Year Award (2011)
Presenter on Dynamic Upright MRI, CSF flow dynamics in patients with Whiplash and NPH (normal pressure hydrocephalus) for Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine Department of Neurology 8/16/11.
Presenter at the “International Whiplash Trauma Congress”, in Lund Sweden on Whiplash, Dynamic Upright MRI and alterations in CSF flow post Atlas Orthogonal correction 8/26/11.
Co-Author “Restoration of Normal Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow in 2 Cases of Confirmed Cerebellar Tonsillar Ectopia With Long-Term Headaches, Following Use Of The Atlas Orthogonal Instrumented Manipulatoin Technique.” Journal Of Rehabilitation Medicine September 2011. Scott Rosa et al, Michael Freeman, David Harshfield.
Presenter at “Fusion”, Upper Cervical Council in Newport Beach California September 23, 2011 on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI, including the latest advancements in trauma imaging, “Whiplash” mechanism’s of injury, spinal biomechanics and Dynamic
Upright MRI interpretation (3 hour presentation) as well as advancements in Dynamic imaging in accessing CSF obstruction, C1 misalignments and its correlation to neuro-degenerative brain disease ( 2 hour presentation).
Instructor for the Upper Cervical Diplomate Program thru the International Chiropractic Association (ICA). Requested to teach Radiology portion of the program including, x-ray, motion x-ray, MRI, CT scan and Advanced dynamic diagnostic imaging for patients involved in trauma. September 2011.
Press release on a patient treated utilizing the atlas orthogonal procedures. :
“Diagnostic Breakthrough in Multiple Sclerosis with FONAR UPRIGHT MRI Leads to Noninvasive Treatment that Results in Symptoms of MS Patient Subsiding”
November 2, 2011
Presenter at NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association) Conference in Orlando Florida April 2012 on Advanced Dynamic Upright MRI, including the latest advancements in trauma imaging, “Whiplash” mechanism’s of injury, spinal biomechanics and Dynamic Upright MRI interpretation (3 hour presentation) as well as advancements in Dynamic imaging in accessing CSF obstruction, C1 misalignments and its correlation to neuro-degenerative brain disease
Presenter at Stamford Hospital Grand Rounds, Stamford Connecticut, May 2012 on an overview of Advanced Trauma Diagnostics utilizing novel Upright MRI protocols, as well as current and ongoing research detailing the sequella of trauma to the Cranio-Cervical Junction including Altered Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics, and Vascular
Dis-eqilibration.
Presenter at Sherman College of Chiropractic “Lyceum” May 2012 on “Advanced Dynamic Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma – Diagnostic and Clinical Implications”, observations of CSF flow aberrances, C1 misalignments and their correlation to neuro-degenerative brain disease.
Presenter at Society Of Chiropractic Orthospinology “Advanced Dynamic Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma – Diagnostic and Clinical Implications”, observations of CSF flow aberrances, C1 misalignments and their correlation to neuro-degenerative brain disease. August 2012.
Recipient of 2012 “Upper Cervical Chiropractor of the Year”, by the Society Of Chiropractic Orthospinology 2012.
Presenter at Karolnska Institute, Stockholm Sweden, September 27, 2012 as well as Norrlands University Hospital, Umea September 25, 2012 and Lund University Hospital, Lund Sweden, September 24, 2012 on “Advanced Cervical Spine Trauma Diagnostics utilizing novel Upright MRI protocols, Motion X-ray” as well as current and ongoing research detailing the sequella of trauma to the Cranio-Cervical Junction including Altered Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics, and Vascular anomalies.
Presenter to trial lawyers on Advanced Dynamic imaging for the assessment of soft tissue injuries, Stockholm Sweden, September 28, 2012.
Chairman of Research for the ICA (International Chiropractic Association) Upper Cervical Council 2012.
Presenter at Medical Symposium 2013 on The Cranio-Cervical Syndrome:
Presentation topic: The Cranio-Cervical Junction (CCJ). and its Impact on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow, Observations at the Cranio-Cervical Junction, including Treatment of Cervical Spine Malalignments, CTE and Obstructions of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow. April 6, 2013
Presenter at The Society of Interventionalist Radiologist in New Orleans, on Observations at the Cranio-Cervical Junction, including Treatment of Cervical Spine Malalignments, CTE and Observations of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Flow, April 16, 2013.
Presenter Of Chiropractic Orthospinology “Advanced Dynamic Imaging of Cervical Spine Trauma – Diagnostic and Clinical Implications”, observations of CSF flow aberrances, C1 misalignments and their correlation to neuro-degenerative brain disease. August 2013.
Instructor for the “Upper Cervical Diplomate Program” thru the International Chiropractic Association (ICA). Radiology portion of the program including, x-ray, motion x-ray, MRI, CT scan and all facets of Advanced dynamic diagnostic imaging for patients involved in trauma. September 2013.
Presenter at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm Sweden, November 7, 2013, as well as presenter at St. Goran’s Hospital in Stockholm Sweden, November 8, 2013 on “Advanced Cervical Spine Trauma Diagnostics utilizing novel Upright MRI protocols, Motion X-ray” as well as current and ongoing research detailing the sequella of trauma to the Cranio-Cervical Junction including Altered Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics, and Vascular anomalies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Member of Society of Automotive Engineering (2003)
Monticello PBA Physician since (2002)
Certified Instructor Atlas Orthogonal Procedure’s
Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractic Internship Program since (1990)
In Private Practice as Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractor since (1988)
P.O. Box 437
Rock Hill, N.Y. 12775
Phone (845)-796-2200
Fax (845) 796-3724