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Education
- 1984 - Palmer College of Chiropractic
Doctorate of Chiropractic - 1981 – Scott Community College
Pre-med/chiropractic Undergraduate Studies - 1979 – Frederiksberg Gymnasium, Copenhagen
High School Diploma
Experience
- 1985 to present: Private Practice Juneau, Alaska.
- 2014 Competitor, Shotokan Karate Nationals, Anchorage, Alaska
- 2012 Arctic Winter Games (medical team), Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada.
- 2010 Competitor, Shotokan Karate Nationals, South Dakota
- 2007 Canada Games (medical team), Whitehorse, Yukon
- 2006 Arctic Winter Games (medical team), Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
- 2006 Competitor, Shotokan Karate Nationals, Anchorage, AK
- 2002-2005 Frank Meier Marathon (first aid team), Juneau, Alaska
- 2005 Toyota Challenge, Mountain Dew Tour (like X-Games) (medical team), San Jose, CA
- 2001-2002: Team doc at Gorge Games (medical team), Hood River, Oregon
- 2000: FICS Chiropractic Team, 10th World Mens Fast Pitch Softball Tournament, E. London, South Africa.
- 2000: Arctic Winter Games (medical team), Whitehorse, Yukon Territories, Canada.
- 1997-2001: Assistant Instructor with Activator Methods, International.
- 1994-1999: Completed Sports Diplomate program (300+ hours) through Northwestern Chiropractic College.
- 1998: Chiropractic Team, World Masters Tournament, Portland, Oregon.
- 1998: Ironman (Irondoc team), Kona, Hawaii.
- 1997: Ironman (Irondoc team), Kona, Hawaii.
- 1996: Arctic Winter Games (medical team), Anchorage/Eagle River, Alaska.
- 1992: Advanced Proficiency Rating with Activator Methods, International.
Hobbies
- alpine skiing
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- karate- Shotokan style
- sailing
- competitive badminton
- photography
- reading
- hiking
Licensures & Certifications
- State of Alaska Chiropractic License
- State of Washington Chiropractic License
- Territory of Yukon, Canada Chiropractic License
- Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.)
- Advanced Whiplash Injuries Certificate – San Diego Spine Institute
- CPR as Professional Rescuer
Associations & Memberships
- American Chiropractic Association sports council
- Federation of International Sports Chiropractors (FICS)
- Alaska Chiropractic Society
- Washington Chiropractic Association