Dr. Powers

 

Fun Facts

Physical Fitness Enthusiast

Musician (Guitar, Piano, Trombone, Flute)

Artist (Painting, Sculpting, Building)

Outdoorsman (Kayaking, Camping, Hiking, Fishing)

 

 

EDUCATION

 

1965-1969    New York Military Academy, Cornwall on the Hudson, New York Biology Award, Band Scholarship

1969-1973    Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey, Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc)

1973-1978    National University of Health Science (formerly known as *National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois)

*National was the FIRST to be accredited by the Commission of Higher Education of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HEW) for BSc and DC degrees, and offer a five (5) year Clinical Science Program (4,895 hours)

1976        Post Graduate Acupuncture Research, National College, Illinois an Accredited course for acupuncture licenser

1977-1978    Chicago General Health Service, Chicago, Illinois – Internship

1978        Attained Diplomate status from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  Diplomate status qualifies doctors to be licensed in all states upon successful completion of oral examination only.  It also qualifies the doctor to write on examination board.

1979        Received Florida Chiropractic and Acupuncture License

1992        Certified in Manipulation under Anesthesia (Texas Chiropractic College)

1993        Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (Logan Chiropractic College)

1995        Certified completion of Comprehensive Chiropractic Managed Care

1996        ACA Council of the Performing Arts (treating performers of CATS, Dr. Jeckyl & Mr. Hyde, Jimmy Buffett, Celine Dion, etc.)

1998        Participating in the Chiropractic Sports Network of the ACA Council of Sports Injuries & Physical Fitness

1999        Participating in the ProSport Chiropractic Network (nationally renowned)

1999        Post graduate certificate in Auriculotherapy (Ear Acupuncture)

2001        Certified in the Rating of Permanent Impairment (5th Edition)

2002-2003    Director – Palm Beach County Chiropractic Society

2005        FCA coached in Kinesio Sports Taping

2006        FCA coached Flexion Disc Traction Technique FCA coached arthro-stim soft tissue and joint decompression mobilization

2008        Certified in the Rating of Permanent Impairment (6th Edition)