Meet the Doctors

Professional Experience

• *International Chiropractor of the Year, 2006, Masters Circle
• *Licensed to practice Chiropractic and Acupuncture Virginia Board of Medicine
• *(Past) Licensed by Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners Chiropractic and Acupuncture
• *Diplomate AAIM - College of Manipulative & Body Based Practices
• *Diplomate AAIM - Acupuncture
• *Certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner
• *2022 Chiropractor of the Year by the Virginia Chiropractic Association
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Professional Affiliations

• *Christian Chiropractors Association
• *Oyster Point Rotary Club

Productions

• *WAVY TV-10, Expert on Your Side, specialist on chiropractic, over 15 years
• *Former Radio Show Host, Heart to Heart, 89.1 FM; Chiropractic Wellness Show
• *Former WNIS Saturday Health Expert Show

Publications

• *Adjustments, Hampton Roads Publishing, 1993.
• *Rebound, New Hope For Disc Pain Sufferers, 2007.
• *The Healthy Alternative, 2011

Public Office (Elected)

• *Newport News City Council July 1-1990-June 30, 1994; July 1, 1994-June 30, 1998.
• Committees
• * Christopher Newport University, Board of Directors - Office of Human Affairs
• Human Development, Virginia Municipal League - Virginia Living Museum
• Hampton Roads Arts Commission - Virginia Peninsula Economic Development Corp., Exec. Board
• Hampton Roads Planning Commission - Youth Services
• Newport News Services: Handicap & Disabilities
• *Former Chairman, Recycling & Clean City Committee 1989 - 1990; Implemented Recycling in the City of Newport News.

Teaching Experience

• Christopher Newport University - Adjunct Professor, General Biology,
• Newport News, Virginia.
• Professor of Oriental Medicine 1998-2000

Education

• Northwestern University of Health Science, Bloomington, MN; Doctor of Chiropractic,
• Human Biology; B.S.; Certified in Minor Surgery, Degree in Acupuncture 1986.
• Palmer School of Chiropractic, Certified Chiropractor of Sports Medicine
• Parker College of Chiropractic (adjunct course, VA Beach) Acupuncture
• Texas College of Chiropractic (adjunct course, Marquis Group), Certified in Manipulation under Anesthesia.
• University of Minnesota, B.S. General Biology, 1979.
• Certified Veterinary Chiropractitioner, 2012

Volunteer Work

• Chiropractor for Christopher Newport University Football Team 2001-present, all teams 2003-present
• Orphan Helpers - Board of Directors 2016-present - Humanitarian Mission to Honduras
• Peninsula Fine Arts Center, Board Member, President 2014-15
• Judge, Newport News and York County School Systems - Science Fair 1989 to present
• Oyster Point Rotary Club-1990-present;
• Doris Miller Community Center, Newport News, Past Board Member
• Positive Image Club of the East End, Past Board Member
• Helping Hands of Minneapolis, Summer 1986; Chiropractic care for the poor.
• Humanitarian Aid Mission to British Guyana - Member of health care provider team
• People to People - Past Board Member
• Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughter's Past Board Member
• American Lung Association - Former Board Member
• Contact Peninsula - Crisis Counseling, Past Team Leader
• Candi House for AIDS children - Past Board Member
• Peninsula AIDS Foundation - Past Board Member
• Salvation Army - Former Board Member
• Green Foundation of Newport News, Former Board Member
• Hampton Roads Country Day School Former School Board Member
• Mary Immaculate Hospital & St. Francis Nursing Center-Member of the Board of Directors 2015-2017
• Bon Secours-Hampton Roads Quality Medical Affairs Committee - Chairperson 2017-present
• Bon Secours-Hampton Roads(Mary Immaculate, DePaul and Maryview Medical Centers) Board of Directors 2017-present
• CNU Athletic Advisory Committee 2018-Present
• Vice Chairman of Mercy Bon Secours-Hampton Roads Board of Directors Jan 2022-Dec 2022
• Chairman of the Board for Bon Secours Hampton Roads Jan 2023-Present

Professional Experience

• Rebound Chiropractic - Associate Doctor, 2003
• Saipan Chiropractic - Doctor, 2000- 2002
• Eastland Chiropractic - Doctor, 2000

Professional Affiliations

• Virginia Board of Medicine - Licensed to practice Chiropractic
• Palmer College of Chiropractic International Alumnus Association - Member
• International Chiropractic Association - Member

Education

• Palmer College of Chiropractic - Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
• Two year clinical internship
• B.S. in General Sciences

Specializing in:

• Low Back Pain
• Geriatrics
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Pediatrics

Mission
My mission is to provide quality healthcare to my patients so they may live a pain free life.

Professional Experience

*Licensed to practice Chiropractic by Virginia Board of Medicine, November 2006-Present
*(Past) Licensed by Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners to practice Chiropractic
*Team Chiropractor, Hampton University, 2008-2011
*Director of Quality Assurance, Governors Inn Estate (Assisted Living Facility)

Teaching Experience

Adjunct Instructor, Department of Health Professions, Thomas Nelson Community College, 2011–Present
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Anatomy/Physiology & Nutrition, Central Piedmont Community College, 2021 – Present
Honors Biology: Anatomy Teacher; (CTE) Health Science Teacher, Governors Health Science Academy
magnet program (Warwick High School), Newport News Public Schools, 2016 –2021
Medical/Allied Health Instructor, Bryant & Stratton College, 2012- 2015
Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology, Concorde College, 2020 – Present
Adjunct Instructor, Anatomy & Physiology, Rasmussen University, 2020 – Present

EDUCATION

Doctor of Chiropractic, DC, September 2006 – Life University, Marietta, GA
Master of Science, MS, in Sports Health Science, September 2006 – Life University, Marietta, GA
Bachelor of Arts, BA, in Psychology, May 1999 – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

HONORS / AWARDS

University Achievement Scholar (Univ. of Virginia), 1999
National Merit Finalist, 1995

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

Virginia Health and Medical Sciences Educators Association

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus Port Orange, Florida, June 20, 2025
Bachelor of Science in Cellular, Molecular, and Physiological Biology, VA, Christopher Newport University, December 2021
Associate of Science, VA, Thomas Nelson Community College, December 2019

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Preceptorship at Rebound Chiropractic:
April 2025 to June 2025
Dr. Vincent Joseph, 580 City Center Blvd Suite 1
Newport News, VA 23606

Clinical Training:
April 2024 to April 2025
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus
4705 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129
Dr. Shawn LaCourt

Internship:
Rebound Chiropractic, Fall 2016

SPECIAL TRAINING COMPLETED:

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus, Flexion Distraction Elective, 2024
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus, Comprehensive Spinal Rehab Elective, 2024
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus, Trigger Point Elective, 2024

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus, Outreach, September 2024

AWARDS AND HONORS:

Summa Cum Laude, Doctor of Chiropractic degree honor.
Palmer College of Chiropractic Academic Excellence Award.
Dean’s List of Palmer College of Chiropractic, Florida Campus.
Summa Cum Laude, Associate of Science degree honor.
President’s List of Thomas Nelson Community College.