2014 ICAK Annual Meeting June 19-22, 2014 Washington, D.C.
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SPEAKERS Dr. Chris Astill-Smith Dr. John Bandy Dr. Richard
Belli Dr. Robert Blaich Dr. John Brimhall Dr. Robert Ciprian Dr.
Howard Cohn Dr. Sheldon Deal Dr. John Diamond Dr. Tim Francis Dr.
Stephen Gangemi Dr. Hans Garten Dr. Tracy Gates Dr. Charles Heroux
Dr. David Leaf Dr. Michael Lebowitz Dr. Seung Lee Fong Dr. Kerry
McCord Dr. Evan Mladenoff Dr. Robert Morrison Dr. Jose Palomar Dr.
Eric Pierotti Dr. R. Thomas Roselle Dr. Walter Schmitt Dr. Joe
Shafer Dr. Kurt Vreeland Dr. Scott Walker Dr. Susan Walker Dr. John
Wittle
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Dr. Chris Astill-Smith Dr. Chris Astill-Smith is a Registered
Osteopath graduating from the British School of Osteopathy in 1970.
From 1973- 1980 he lectured in Nutrition and Dietetics at the
British School of Osteopathy, and in Arthrology and Myology from
1981-1989. On most weekends now, you will find Dr. Astill- Smith
lecturing internationally on Functional Biochemistry. He obtained
his Diplomate from the International College of Applied Kinesiology
in 1988. In 1992 Dr. Astill-Smith was awarded status as Assistant
Professor at the Institute for Manual Medicine, Russia. That same
year he also co-founded Metabolics, Ltd., a nutritional supplement
manufacturer based in the United Kingdom. Dr. Astill-Smith brings
41 years of experience in clinical management to his lectures and
will share with you his extensive knowledge in the subject as well
as a multitude of clinical pearls.
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Dr. John Bandy Dr. John Bandy has been a practicing
chiropractor since graduating from Texas Chiropractic College in
1976. He has also actively taught Applied Kinesiology worldwide for
more than 30 years. For the last 10 years he has served as Chairman
of the Certified Teachers of ICAK, and prior to that, served on the
board of directors for 8 years. In 2005 Dr. Bandy created Austin
Holistic Health focused on the patient, teaching them how to live
with the body they are given and love the experience. His vision of
holistic and chiropractic care is to maximize human potential and
spiritual expression whenever possible using methods that work with
the basic systems of the body in ways that are natural and
intuitive. He has published articles on subjects ranging from
conservative treatment of lumbar and cervical disc injuries and the
rehabilitation of muscle injuries to diet and nutritional
supplementation for athletes. A former team doctor for the
University of Houston and Rice University, Dr. Bandy has served as
the official Chiropractor of the University of Texas Athletic
Department since 1990. Dr. Bandy is a Charter Diplomate of the ICAK
and a member of The International Chiropractic Knights of the Round
Table.
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Dr. Richard Belli Dr. Richard Belli is a 1984 Magna Cum Laude
graduate of Life Chiropractic College West and has a Diplomate
degree in Chiropractic Neurology from Logan Chiropractic College.
He has also attended over 1,000 hours of AK courses and is board
certified in Professional Applied Kinesiology. In addition, Dr.
Belli is certified in Functional Diagnostic Medicine, and has
completed graduate studies in nutritional biochemistry and exercise
physiology. Dr. Belli has been a member of the ICAK for over 25
years and served as chair of the ICAK Neurology Committee and as
at- large-board-member for several years. His credentials include
numerous papers on AK treatment methods, a column for the ICAK news
update entitled The Neurology Corner, and is published in the
official AK text Applied Kinesiology Synopsis 2nd Edition. Dr.
Belli is currently pursuing board certification in clinical
neurochemistry, providing further knowledge in evaluation of brain
chemistry disorders.
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Dr. Robert Blaich Dr. Robert Blaich is one of the foremost
holistic health care experts in the world. His wide range of
skills, extensive credentials and numerous awards earned him the
respect of both traditional and alternative practitioners. Dr.
Blaich has taught the AK 100 Hour Course over 35 times, as well as
many advanced AK seminars. He served as Chairman of the ICAK for 5
years and President of the International Council of the ICAK for 6
years. Dr. Blaich holds 4 post graduate Diplomate degrees. He is a
Diplomate of the International Board of Applied Kinesiology (IBAK),
the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM), the College of
Clinical Nutrition of the American Association of Integrative
Medicine (AAIM), and the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition
of the American Chiropractic Association (CBCN). In private
practice for over 35 years, Dr. Blaich has been a Health and Human
Performance Consultant to professional athletes, CEOs and health
care practitioners. His patients have gone on to win Olympic gold
medals, the Tour de France, the Ironman, the Indianapolis 500, the
Sebring 12-Hour Race, and the Superbowl. Dr. Blaich is the author
of the highly acclaimed book Your Inner Pharmacy. He lives and
practices in Denver, Colorado.
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Dr. Howard Cohn Dr. Howard Cohn is the president and founder of
the Cohn Health Institute in Costa Meza, California. He is a
licensed chiropractor, graduating from Los Angeles College of
Chiropractic in 1989. His practice specializes in holistic and
alternative health care, including AK, Korean Specific Technique,
Neuro-Emotional Technique, Neuromodulation Technique, Quantum
Neurology and Total Body Modification. For more than 23 years, Dr.
Cohn has inspired patients to achieve their own, ultimate health.
He believes the body was designed to heal itselfit just needs the
right building blocks to do so. Dr. Cohn has lectured and taught
internationally on the subjects of diet, nutrition, and natural and
alternative health care. He has also been intimately involved in
product development and testing of thousands of nutritional and
health products sin 1990. Dr. Cohn holds a Bachelor of Science in
Biology from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
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Dr. Robert Ciprian Originally from Queens, New York, Dr. Robert
Ciprian moved to Los Angeles in 1996 to finish his undergrad and
attend Cleveland Chiropractic College. After graduating from
C.C.C.L.A. in 2000, he began practicing in Beverly Hills before
moving to Portland, Oregon. Initially interested in sports
medicine, Dr. Ciprian started focusing on muscle testing after the
technique worked to solve his own personal health challenges dating
back to childhood. His general holistic practice in downtown
Portland helps patients overcome health challenges with a focus on
muscle testing, adjusting and emotional support. In addition to AK
techniques, he also incorporates TBM and NET. Dr. Ciprian is on the
Board of Certified Teachers of the ICAK and teaches the AK basic
certification course as well as other muscle testing classes for
professionals and the general public. In 2012 he was invited to
teach at the Canadian Association of Orthopedic Medicines meeting
in Toronto.
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Dr. Sheldon Deal After graduating as class valedictorian from
the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1965, Dr. Sheldon Deal
spent two years of clinic internship at the Glendale Chiropractic
clinic in Glendale, California. He opened his private practice of
natural healing in Tucson in 1967. Dr. Deal is licensed as a
Naturopathic Medical Physician as well as a chiropractor. Dr. Deal
is a physical fitness enthusiast and prides himself on keeping on
the cutting edge of the research being done around the world. This
results in a busy travel schedule as he lectures abroad numerous
times during the year. He has been instrumental in forming local
organic gardening clubs and chapters of the national health
federation. Dr. Deal is currently president of the Examining Board
for Diplomats in the International College of Applied Kinesiology
and a member of the Metabolic Research Foundation. He has authored
two books on nutrition and one on AK.
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Dr. John Diamond Dr. John Diamond, M.D., DPM, FRANZCP,
MRCPsych., FIAPM, DIBAK, is a pioneering figure in alternative and
holistic medicine. His remarkable body of work includes his
discovery of the link between the meridians and the emotions which
he calls The Acupuncture Emotional System. Other work embraces a
wide range of disciplines, the result of over fifty-five years of
research and clinical practice. He began his career in psychiatry
but expanded into holistic medicine, concentrating on the totality
of the sufferer. Dr. Diamond is a Fellow of the Royal Australian
and New Zealand College of Psychiatry, a Foundation Member of the
Royal College of Psychiatrists, a Diplomate of the International
College of Applied Kinesiology and a Fellow and past President of
the International Academy of Preventive Medicine. He resides in New
York.
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Dr. Stephen Gangemi Dr. Stephen Gangemi is in his 16 th year of
practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He received his doctorate
degree in chiropractic and bachelor degree in nutrition from Life
Chiropractic University in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Gangemi is the
author of 14 original papers for the ICAK discussing new findings,
techniques and treatment procedures. He also runs two busy websites
drgangemi.com (his office site) and sock-doc.com. The former
focuses on athletic injuries, performance, and health and fitness
issues. An avid endurance athlete, Dr. Gangemi has finished 16
Ironman Triathlon races and countless other endurance events. He
also runs small group training and treatment camps which have
attracted people from across the US and Europe.
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Dr. Hans Garten Dr. Hans Garten is the Founder and present
Vice-President of the German Medical Association of Applied
Kinesiology. He has taught AK for almost 20 years and has authored
numerous textbooks on the subject, as well as many articles and an
educational video series. His most recent book, The Muscle Test
Handbook, was released in 2013. Dr. Garten is an international
lecturer of Professional Applied Kinesiology in Germany, Benelux,
Brazil, England and Russia. Additionally, he lectures for the
German Medical Association of Acupuncture. Also trained in
anesthesiology, Dr. Garten has been in private practice since 1987.
He opened a multidisciplinary clinic in Munich in 1990 focusing on
AK, acupuncture, chiropractic, osteopathy, nutritional therapy,
orthomolecular medicine, homeopathy, NLP, music therapy and related
methods of treatment. In addition to his DIBAK designation (earned
in 1991), Dr. Garten is a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic
Neurology Board (DACNB), a Fellow of the American College of
Functional Neurology (FACFN) and a Diplomate in Osteopathy
(DAAO).
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Dr. Tracy Gates After studying medicine in the 1980s, Dr. Tracy
Gates retrained in Osteopathy and went on to specialize in
pediatrics. In 1990 she spent six months at the Peto Institute in
Budapest studying conductive education. Dr. Gates eventually
developed her own teaching module in the treatment of the neonate
and child, which has been presented to neurologists, pediatricians
and other medics throughout Europe and Russia. Dr. Gates also holds
diplomas in Functional Performance and Functional Therapy and is a
Level 3 Personal Trainer and Advanced Functional Trainer. She
worked as a pitch-side therapist at the Hockey Masters World Cup in
2012. In 1994 Dr. Gates achieved Diplomate status in AK and has
served in many board roles in ICAK, including President of the
International College of Applied Kinesiology UK.
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Dr. Charles Heroux Dr. Charles Heroux graduated as a
chiropractor from Trois- Rivieres University in Quebec, Canada. In
2005 he became the worlds youngest Diplomate of AK and the first
DIBAK from Quebec. (Quebec now has 9 DIBAKs.) He translated the
basic AK course into French and has been teaching AK since 2006.
Dr. Heroux had the privilege of studying AK with North American
Doctors Blaich, Charles, Diamond, Francis, Goodheart, Leaf,
Rakowski and Schmitt, and internationally with Dr. Astill-Smith and
Dr. Keen. His main mission is to help his patients and students
work on consciousness. Along with two partners, Dr. Heroux runs a
practice that includes six AK doctors (4 DIBAKs) and a
psychologist. The clinic addresses the whole triad of health. Dr.
Heroux loves to teach lifestyle modifications on overall wellbeing.
In his latest challenge, he is concentrating on EMF impact as the
world increases its use of technological devices.
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Dr. David Leaf As a sought after practitioner and lecturer, Dr.
David Leaf has amassed an incredible wealth of information and
resources through his practice and on- going research. He is
currently president of the ICAK and is a chiropractor in practice
for over 30 years. Dr. Leaf has lectured in the United States,
Canada, Europe and Australia on the application of muscle testing
for different disorders. Dr. Leaf has treated Olympic athletes,
world champions and professional play ers in the NFL, NBA and NHL,
and was on the medical staff of A.C. Milan for the Italian soccer
league. He is one of the best integrated practitioners and muscle
testers in the country utilizing a highly innovative treatment
combina tion consisting of structural and chemical protocols to fix
complicated disorders. Dr. Leaf brings his experience treating
these athletes to his patients. He believes that each person has to
become actively involved in their health care.
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Dr. Michael Lebowitz Dr. Michael Lebowitz is a 1980 summa cum
laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College. For the past
20+ years, he has taught Applied Kinesiology and nutrition to
physicians world wide as well as maintained a research practice
specializing in chronic health problems. His research and
innovation have brought much in the way of testing techniques and
treatments to alternative medicine in the fields of dysbiosis, food
sensitivities, toxic metals, chemical and electromagnetic field
sensitivity, bioflims, mycotoxins, neurological desensitization
techniques, etc. He has also helped develop nutritional products
and test vials that are used internationally to treat these issues.
His latest classes are sold through ICAK USA. Dr. Lebowitz is the
author of 3 books and over 60 research papers. He has worked with
professional athletes from the MLB, NFL, and NHL. He resides in
Honolulu with his wife Cynthia.
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Dr. Kerry McCord A practicing chiropractic physician since
1973, Dr. Kerry McCord has served on Committees of the ICAK as
Chair and Co-Chair and written 15 papers for presentation at ICAK
annual meetings. He has also lectured nationally and
internationally on stress, stress-induced illness and Applied
Kinesiology. In 2002 he began collaborating with Walter Schmitt,
D.C., DIBAK, DABCN, and teaching the body of work now known as
Quintessential Applications (QA). Dr. McCord was the catalyst for
the production of the QA Book (co-authored with Dr. Schmitt), the
QA Audio (ICAK paper discussing the QA process) and the QA Course.
Dr. McCord is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic and
practices in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Dr. Evan Mladenoff Educated in Canada, Dr. Evan Mladenoff
received a B.Sc. in Physiology and Biochemistry from the University
of Toronto before receiving his Doctor of Chiropractic at Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College in 1978. After completing his DIBAK
in 1981, he finished a Fellowship of the International Academy of
Clinical Acupuncture. While living and practicing in Canada, Dr.
Mladenoff consulted with and served as team doctor to numerous
Canadian professional sports, national and Olympic teams. He moved
to the U.S. in 1984 and continues to practice with an emphasis on
sports in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Mladenoffs patients come from
many NFL and MLB teams throughout the country, including the Kansas
City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox, New York Jets,
Washington Redskins, Dallas Cowboys and more. Since 1989, he has
served as a second opinion physician for the NFLPA. Dr. Mladenoff
is a professional lecturer and has published numerous articles on
AK, Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, Sports Chiropractic, and Nutrition
for the athlete under stress.
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Dr. Robert Morrison Dr. Robert Morrison graduated from Western
States Chiropractic College (WSCC) in Portland, Oregon in March
2001. He transferred to Italy in September of the same year and has
since gained experience treating thousands of patients both in
private practice and in health care facilities throughout the
country. In 2009 Dr. Morrison achieved Diplomate status in Applied
Kinesiology, a title held by only one other doctor in Italy. He is
currently the president of the Italian chapter of Applied
Kinesiology (ICAK Italia). Dr. Morrison practices in Paua and
Milan, Italy.
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Dr. Jose Palomar Educated in Mexico, Dr. Jose Palomar received
his Medical Doctor degree from the Universidad Autonma of
Guadalajara and trained as an Orthopaedic and Traumatology Surgeon
at Universidad del Ejercito y Fuerza Aerea, Mexico City. He also
attended Texas Back Institute in Dallas to learn spine minimally
invasive surgery. In addition to his DIBAK certification, Dr.
Palomar is eligible for the degree of DACNB after completing the
Carrick course of Chiropractic Neurology. Dr. Palomar is President
of the Mexican Chapter of the International College of Applied
Kinesiology. He is a member of the Board of Certified Teachers
(BCT-ICAK) and a member of the Board of Examiners (IBE-ICAK). Dr.
Palomar is the recipient of the Alan Beardall Memory Award from the
ICAK for his research in 2004-2005.
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Dr. Eric Pierotti Dr. Eric Pierotti graduated as a chiropractor
in 1973 and has 40 years of clinical experience in private
practice. After undertaking further studies in Applied Kinesiology,
SOT, Nutrition and clinical biochemistry, he taught these subjects,
along with Symptomatology, at Health Schools Australia for several
years. Dr. Pierotti is a certified teaching Diplomate with the
International Education Committee of ICAK. He is the immediate past
Chairman of the International College of Applied Kinesiology, a
position he held for 9 years, and is a life member of the
ICAK/Australasia. He is the author of several original papers
published in the ICAK-USA Collected Papers for peer review, and his
work has appeared in the International Journal of Applied
Kinesiology and Kinesiologic Medicine. Dr. Pierotti teaches Applied
Kinesiology courses and other postgraduate seminars both nationally
and internationally.
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Dr. R. Thomas Roselle In 1972 Dr. Thomas Roselle graduated with
a Bachelor's Degree from Kent State University. He went on to
receive a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from the National College
of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois in 1977 and certifications for
acupuncture and nutrition. Since 1977 he has practiced in the state
of New York and Virginia.Virginia Dr. Roselle has served on the
Boards of Directors of the Northern Virginia Chiropractic Society
and New York State Chiropractic Association, and held multiple
local and state offices. He has taught at the National University
of Health Sciences, the International College of Applied
Kinesiology, Northern Virginia Community College and Jamestown
Community College. Since 1983 Dr. Roselle has hosted a radio talk
show first aired as Chiropractic Call-In, then Health Alternatives,
followed by Total Health Concepts, and now "Dr. Tom Roselle-Live."
It provides listeners with the latest information on integrative,
holistic and wellness health care methods. Dr. Roselle is the
founder of Caring For Others Ltd., a charity that provides
alternative health care for the homeless or those living in
poverty, and provides scholarships for students of alternative
health care.scholarships
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Dr. Walter Schmitt Dr. Walter H. Schmitt is the first doctor to
hold Diplomate status in both AK and chiropractic neurology. He has
received two awards from the World Organization of Human Potential
for his work to help improve the care of brain injured children
including its highest honor, the Statuette with Pedastal, in 2007.
Dr. Schmitt is the developer of the 180 hour Quintessential
Applications Clinical Protocol Course. He has been an adjunct
faculty member of several chiropractic colleges and serves on the
Editorial Review Board of the journal Alternative Medicine Review.
Dr. Schmitt has authored over 70 papers for ICAK meetings and
published over 30 papers in chiropractic trade journals and in peer
reviewed journals. He is the author of several books for doctors,
Common Glandular Dysfunctions in the General Practice, Compiled
Notes on Clinical Nutritional, and co-author of the Quintessential
Applications: (AK) Clinical Protocol manual (with Dr. Kerry
McCord.) He has published another book for both doctors and lay
persons titled Stop Your Pain Now! Dr. Schmitt graduated from Duke
University and the National College of Chiropractic and is a
chiropractic physician practicing in Chapel Hill, North
Carolina.
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Dr. Joe Shafer Residing in the United Kingdom, Dr. Joe Shafer
divides his time between private practice and a busy schedule
teaching manual muscle testing and Applied Kinesiology, with an
emphasis on their use in neuromusculoskeletal diagnostics. He
graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1980 and received
his DIBAK in 1990. Dr. Shafer is also a Certified Chiropractic
Sports Physician (CCSP). In 2004 he was awarded the title of Full
Professor of Post- graduate Medicine for Moscow Medical School of
Social Rehabilitation. Dr. Shafers publications include Terapia
Craniosacrale e Kinesiologia Applicata (2008) and Manual Muscle
Testing Manual (guest author 2013).
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Dr. Scott Walker Dr. Scott Walker graduated from Palmer College
of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa in 1965. After many years of a
successful practice, he developed the Neuro Emotional Technique
(NET) in the mid 1980s. Dr. Walker began teaching NET Seminars in
1988 and later, in 1994, developed unique homeopathic remedies to
support the bodys natural healing process. Dr. Walker is a dynamic
and motivating speaker. He is frequently requested to speak at
national professional meetings, as well as participate in guest
spots on radio. His articles on NET have been published in a number
of various professional journals. As the Founder of The ONE (Our
Net Effect) Research Foundation, a non-profit multi-disciplinary
health education, research and service organization, he is actively
supporting research exploring the effectiveness and various
applications of NET. Dr. Walker has also developed a practice
management company for practitioners who practice NET, called the
Home Run Practice. For his work, Dr. Walker was honored in 1992 by
his peers as the Chiropractor of the Year.
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Dr. Susan Walker Since age 11, Dr. Susan Walker knew she wanted
to be a chiropractor. She graduated from University of Queensland
with a Bachelor of Science and completed her Master of Chiropractic
at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Walker
specializes in treating children with learning delays, behavioral
problems and developmental concerns. She runs a busy development
focused clinic in Brisbane, Australia. One of two qualified
Retained Neonatal Reflexes (RNR) teachers in the world, Dr. Walker
is also a teaching Diplomate for the International College of
Applied Kinesiology. Over the last decade she has contributed to AK
and RNR development and teaches both around the globe. Along with
Dr. Keith Keen, Dr. Walker established RNR Inc., has published
informative patient booklets, eBooks (now translated into French
and German) and has produced other patient education aids for
clinics using RNR techniques.
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Dr. John Wittle Dr. John Wittle is the current Chairman of the
International College of Applied Kinesiology and has been since
2008. For over a decade he has devoted his energy to multiple
boards and committees within ICAK allowing in depth perspective of
this diverse international organization. In his practice, AK has
been one of his primary diagnostic methods for over 15 years. He is
a Certified Nutrition Specialist and holds a Diplomate in Clinical
Nutrition. Additionally he is Certified in Neuro-Emotional
Technique as well as Active Release Technique and Functional
Medicine. Dr. Wittle currently practices in Atlanta, Georgia.