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  • Verification of Benefits
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    A proper verification of benefits is an essential step in billing insurance. It provides the foundation for proper coding and billing, as well as appealing denied claims when it becomes necessary. This presentation takes the viewer through the steps of verifying benefits, giving examples of what to look for and the questions to ask, and highlighting specific scenarios, including instances when special questioning may be necessary.

    Upon completion of the Clinic Management On-Demand Learning Series, the learner will become knowledgeable on the following topics: 

    · Verification of Benefits: Understand the necessary components of a properly executed verification of benefits and know instances when certain special questioning is needed. 
    · Appeals: Understand the importance of appeals (including ERISA) and the basic process and follow through needed for optimum chances of overturning a denial. 
    · Self-Audits: Be able to apply the information provided in order to help ensure necessary components of medical records are in place and self-audits are performed. 
    · HIPAA: Be able to identify whether their clinic is in compliance with HIPAA’s basic changes, and will understand both consequences of a breach and notification requirements. 
    · Provider contracts: Be equipped to confidently review and understand essential portions of provider contracts and what questions to ask of payers.

    Julie Lenhardt

    Former Senior Director, Payment Policy

    American Chiropractic Association

  • HIPAA for the Small Provider
    Contains 4 Component(s)

    ACA is proud to host a FREE four-part webinar series on HIPAA for the Small Provider, presented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.

    Session 1: 

    Presenters: Hyla Schreurs and Rachel Lips

    General Information

    • OCR Overview
    • Who is Covered by HIPAA (Covered Entities and Business Associates)
    • • How the compliance process works

    Privacy Rule

    • What is and isn’t PHI 
    • Permitted Uses and Disclosures
    • Incidental Disclosures
    • Minimum Necessary Standard
    • Authorizations
    • Marketing
    • Administrative Requirements (Designate a Privacy Officer, Designate Person/Office to Receive Complaints, Provide Training, Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures)
    • Covered entities’ duties

    Session 2:

    Presenters: Hyla Schreurs and Emily Prehm

    • Individual Rights (NPP, Access, Amendment, Accounting, Alternative Communications, Request Restriction, Complaints to the CE and OCR)

    Session 3:
    Presenters: Meghana Shah and Karel Hadacek
    Security Rule

    • Definitions/General Rules
    • What is Covered
    • Standards and Implementation Specifications
    • Administrative Safeguards
    • Physical and Technical Safeguards
    • Organization Requirements
    • Security Rule Resources

    Session 4: 
    Presenters: Emily Prehm and Rachel Lips
    Breach Notification Rule

    • Definition of Breach
    • Notification to the Individual, Media, and HHS
    • Breach Highlights
    • What Happens when HHS/OCR receives a Breach Report

    Enforcement

    • Compliance Trends/Challenges
    • Complaint Process/Enforcement Process
    • Recent Enforcement Actions and General Enforcement Highlights
    • Compliance Challenges

    Breach and Enforcement examples

    Rachel Lips, J.D.

    Rachel Lips has been an Investigator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Rocky Mountain Region, since November 2016. Rachel received a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the state of North Dakota. She also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Studies from the University of North Dakota.  Rachel lives in Parker, Colorado with her husband, Kellen, and their dog, Chloe. They enjoy traveling and spending time with their family and friends. 

    Emily Prehm, J.D.

    Meghana Shah, J.D.

    Meghana Shah, J.D., is an experienced Investigator at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.  She conducts complaint investigations, compliance reviews, and outreach; and provides expert technical assistance on HIPAA and Federal civil rights laws which prohibit discrimination in the delivery of healthcare and human services. 

    Karel Hadacek, J.D.

    Equal Opportunity Specialist

    Hyla Schreurs, J.D.

  • Improving Over-the-Counter Collections
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    While insurance billing and collections is a huge part of practice cash flow, the often over-looked topic of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Collections is one of the keys to improving practice cash flow. In this webinar, Brandy Brimhall will discuss: -Common challenges in over-the-counter collections -How to identify if OTC collections is a weak spot for your practice cash flow -Specific action steps to make immediate improvement in OTC collections for your practice Over-the-counter Collections is not just essential for the health of a practice cash flow but is also a requirement per many rules and regulations. This session is a win-win as it will help guide your practice to immediate improvement of cash flow as well as help practices get into alignment with necessary rules and regulations in this area. This webinar is not for CE credit.

    While insurance billing and collections is a huge part of practice cash flow, the often over-looked topic of Over-the-Counter (OTC) Collections is one of the keys to improving practice cash flow.  In this webinar, Brandy Brimhall will discuss:

    - Common challenges in over-the-counter collections
    - How to identify if OTC collections is a weak spot for your practice cash flow
    - Specific action steps to make immediate improvement in OTC collections for your practice

    Over-the-counter Collections is not just essential for the health of a practice cash flow but is also a requirement per many rules and regulations.  This session is a win-win as it will help guide your practice to immediate improvement of cash flow as well as help practices get into alignment with necessary rules and regulations in this area. This webinar is not for CE credit.


    Learning Objectives

    - Examine necessities of properly collecting OTC from patients
    - Discuss how to identify and address over-the-counter collection challenges for your practice

    Brandy Brimhall

    President of www.CHelpDesk.com

    Brandy Brimhall has served chiropractic since 1999.  She has served multiple roles in the practice for the small practice, multiple practices and multi-discipline practices. Through her experience, she found her passion to be in coding/billing, compliance and practice administration.

    Brandy has presented seminars and/or webinars for many chiropractic state associations, chiropractic colleges and many organizations that serve chiropractic. She has also been featured in a number of chiropractic publications.

    She has achieved professional certification as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO), Certified ChiroCode Chiropractic Coder (CCCPC), Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO), and Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA).

     

    Brandy is the President of www.CHelpDesk.com.  

  • Treatment Regimes in Gait Faults to Enhance Performance
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 01/12/2021

    This course by Dr. Christine Foss, DC, will dive into human movement and the EBP analysis of facilitated patterns of movement. The lecture will then walk through the biomechanics that predispose the athlete to injury and patterns that drive optimal performance. Lastly, as the seminar continues, it will then progress to demonstrate treatment regimes that unwind faulty movement patterns in the corrective phase of care. The lectures overarching goals is to walk through the process of evaluation and then safely returning the athlete to play with improved biomechanics and enhanced performance.

    This course by Dr. Christine Foss, DC, will dive into human movement and the EBP analysis of facilitated patterns of movement.  The lecture will then walk through the biomechanics that predispose the athlete to injury and patterns that drive optimal performance.   Lastly, as the seminar continues, it will then progress to demonstrate treatment regimes that unwind faulty movement patterns in the corrective phase of care. The lectures overarching goals is to walk through the process of evaluation and then safely returning the athlete to play with improved biomechanics and enhanced performance.

    Learning Objectives: 
    1. Identify normal movement patterns
    2. Assess perspective on movement patterns that drive injury
    3. Describe factors that drive faulty movement in the process of correction and return to sport.

    PACE ID: 9443

    Christine Foss

    DC

    Owner- ​Advance Sports Medical and PT Center​

    Dr. Christine A. Foss has a master’s degree in Sports Medicine from Old Dominion University, a Doctorate in Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Health Sciences. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Diplomate American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board, and an Internationally Certified Sports Chiropractor.

    She was named the 2020 American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Chiropractor of the Year.     Dr. Foss is passionate about her work at Advanced Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Center and Kid’s Therapy Center, both of which she established and co-owns. She has worked the World Games in Poland and the bobsleigh World Championships, both for FICS. She traveled with TEAMUSATF as medical staff and has also worked alongside prominent surgeons in the care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Dr. Foss finds special interest in difficult cases and those patients that have had little success with conventional care, as well as lecturing on a variety of aspects of sports injuries.

    Dr. Foss is director and lead instructor for the Northeast College of Health Sciences Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) continuing education program. 

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Update Your Knowledge on the Latest Evidence
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This course by Dr. William Morgan, DC will uncover the subjective presentation, physical findings, and appearance on MRI of a patient with lumbar central canal stenosis. After completing this course of instruction, the attendee will understand the nuances of lumbar central canal stenosis and should feel confident in identifying and offering conservative care to patients with this malady. This course will attempt to present the most up-to-date research regarding lumbar stenosis.

    This course by Dr. William Morgan, DC will uncover the subjective presentation, physical findings, and appearance on MRI of a patient with lumbar central canal stenosis. After completing this course of instruction, the attendee will understand the nuances of lumbar central canal stenosis and should feel confident in identifying and offering conservative care to patients with this malady.  This course will attempt to present the most up-to-date research regarding lumbar stenosis.

    Learning Objectives: 

    - Identify the signs and symptoms of lumbar stenosis

    - Identify the contributing factors which result in central canal lumbar stenosis

    - Discern the three most common spinal central canal shapes

    - Discuss the effects of a central canal stenosis on the vasculature within the canal

    - Identify and manage lumbar stenosis patients

    This course is worth 1 CE credit is all PACE-accepted states 

    PACE ID: 012121

    William E. Morgan

    DC

    President, Parker University

    A pioneer in integrating chiropractic into hospitals, William E. Morgan, D.C., has been credentialed in five hospitals, including the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In 2015, Walter Reed recognized him with the Master Clinician’s Award. Dr. Morgan has cared for Congress and the Supreme Court as the Capitol Chiropractor for the past 16 years and served the White House as a visiting consultant since 2007.  Dr. Morgan worked briefly in Liberia, West Africa, followed by 13 years of private practice in California, then 18 years in Washington, DC, in military hospitals and clinics at the White House, the United States Capitol, and on the sidelines of the Naval Academy Football team. Dr. Morgan has completed a 2,000-hour fellowship in integrated healthcare and is a Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management. He has held adjunct faculty positions at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and New York Chiropractic College and served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2011, Dr. Morgan was appointed to the United States Navy Musculoskeletal Continuum of Care Advisory Board and served on the Spine Subcommittee. A past member of the Board of Trustees for Palmer College of Chiropractic, Dr. Morgan is also a veteran of military service.

    William E. Morgan is currently the president of Parker University.

  • Treating Neck Pain Doesn’t Have to Be a Pain in the Neck: Using Guidelines and Best Practices to Inform Your Treatment of Patients with Neck Pain
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Neck pain is one of the most common reasons for a chiropractic visit. With the rise of an office-based culture and the predominance of screens, millions of people around the world are finding themselves with life affecting neck pain and symptoms. Chiropractors have been successfully treating neck pain for over a century, but how do we KNOW what we have been doing is supported by evidence? Are we doing the right things? How do we handle complicated patients? How long do we treat them before we seek collaboration? What exactly ARE the best practices? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, the differences between best practices and clinical practice guidelines, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.

    Neck pain is one of the most common reasons for a chiropractic visit. With the rise of an office-based culture and the predominance of screens, millions of people around the world are finding themselves with life affecting neck pain and symptoms. Chiropractors have been successfully treating neck pain for over a century, but how do we KNOW what we have been doing is supported by evidence? Are we doing the right things? How do we handle complicated patients? How long do we treat them before we seek collaboration? What exactly ARE the best practices? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, the differences between best practices and clinical practice guidelines, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.  

    Learning objectives – after attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:
    - Recognize differences between a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) and a Best Practices Document
    - Explain current Best Practices for the Chiropractic Management of Patients with Neck Pain
    - Describe how the Clinical Compass and other practicing Chiropractors can get involved in the research process and contribute to the overall body of Chiropractic knowledge

    PACE ID: 021621

    Louis Crivelli

    DC

    Dr. Louis Crivelli received his doctorate in chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001. In 2002 he moved to the Annapolis area and began practicing in Greenbelt, MD (a stone’s throw from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) where his diverse patient base consists of members of the scientific, educational, and industrial communities.  He is the Chairman of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and was named Chiropractor of the Year for 2016, 2018, and 2019. Dr. Crivelli is the Maryland delegate for the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Chairman of the Clinical Compass (the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP).  

  • Throwing Darts at a Moving Target: Using the Recent CPG on Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain to Ensure You Hit the Bullseye
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Chronic musculoskeletal pain has reached epidemic levels around the world. Millions of people suffering turn to Chiropractors and other professionals for relief of their symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no absolute consensus on the best way to manage and treat these people. In the wake of the lack of an accepted standard of care, Chiropractors attempt different techniques, modalities, and practice styles with different outcomes. How can we be certain our treatment plans are backed up by the most current evidence? When do Chiropractors co-manage with other specialties? How often should they present for therapy? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, what a clinical practice guideline (CPG) is, how we can use them to strengthen our care plans, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.

    Chronic musculoskeletal pain has reached epidemic levels around the world. Millions of people suffering turn to Chiropractors and other professionals for relief of their symptoms.  Unfortunately, there is no absolute consensus on the best way to manage and treat these people. In the wake of the lack of an accepted standard of care, Chiropractors attempt different techniques, modalities, and practice styles with different outcomes.  How can we be certain our treatment plans are backed up by the most current evidence?  When do Chiropractors co-manage with other specialties?  How often should they present for therapy? This webinar will explore the nature of clinical evidence, what a clinical practice guideline (CPG) is, how we can use them to strengthen our care plans, and how the Chiropractic profession, through the Clinical Compass, is bridging the gap between evidence and everyday practice.  

    Learning objectives – After attending this webinar, attendees will be able to:

    -Describe how a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) is developed and subsequently used in everyday practice

    -Discuss the current Best Practices for the Chiropractic Management of Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

    The following states require the participant to enter the course approval number on their certificate: 


    Louis Crivelli

    DC

    Dr. Louis Crivelli received his doctorate in chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences in 2001. In 2002 he moved to the Annapolis area and began practicing in Greenbelt, MD (a stone’s throw from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center) where his diverse patient base consists of members of the scientific, educational, and industrial communities.  He is the Chairman of the Maryland Chiropractic Association and was named Chiropractor of the Year for 2016, 2018, and 2019. Dr. Crivelli is the Maryland delegate for the American Chiropractic Association as well as the Chairman of the Clinical Compass (the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP).  

  • Fulcrum, Lever, Sport: Clinical Rehabilitation for Improved Performance and Injury Prevention Part 1
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Part 1 of this 2-part course will explore a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Part 1 of this 2-part course will explore a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Upon completion of this course participants will be able to:

    • Explain and demonstrate the stability versus mobility bio-mechanics of human function.
    • Demonstrate effective measures (exercises and interventions) to improve the balance of stability versus mobility in a typical patient.

    Register for Part 2 here.

    The following states require the participant to enter the course approval number on their certificate:


    Michael Ross (Moderator)

    DC, CSCS, DACRB

    Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

  • Fulcrum, Lever, Sport: Clinical Rehabilitation for Improved Performance and Injury Prevention Part 2
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Join Dr. Michael Ross for part two of his presentation as he dives deeper into a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Join Dr. Michael Ross for part two of his presentation as he dives deeper into a simple approach to practical clinical rehabilitation concepts and methods to enhance patient rehabilitation and injury prevention.

    Learning Objectives:

    Upon completion of this course participants should be able to:
    1. Demonstrate effective measures (exercises and interventions) to improve the balance of stability versus mobility in a typical patient.
    2. Discuss the rehabilitation programming methodology of injury prevention from a bio-mechanical approach.

    Register for Part 1 here. 

    The following states require the participant to enter the course approval number on their certificate:

    Michael Ross (Moderator)

    DC, CSCS, DACRB

    Dr. Michael Ross DC, CSCS, DACRB is a retired Seattle firefighter, Marine Corps combat veteran, and Sports and Exercise Rehabilitation Chiropractic Physician.  He has completed countless triathlons and endurance events, including five Ironman Triathlons. His 24 years of clinical experience, combined with many years of competing in, as well as coaching for, endurance events, gives him a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and endurance training.  He has a relentless pursuit of evidence-based and research substantiated methods for training, coaching, clinical rehabilitation, and injury prevention. While these methods may not be as well-known as the current trends, Dr. Ross maintains an objective outlook rooted in science. He ensures continued success and remains in high demand of treating and coaching active individuals.

  • 2020 EDI Forum Leadership Roundtable
    Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 12/16/2020

    The purpose of this roundtable is to highlight diverse perspectives from broadly ranging stakeholder types in the chiropractic profession through a conversation that explores how organizations and communities are responding to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

    The purpose of the roundtable is to highlight diverse perspectives from broadly ranging stakeholder types in the chiropractic profession through a conversation that explores how organizations and communities are responding to issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

    Dionne McClain, DC, chiropractor, educator and Vice Chair of the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners delivered the keynote address, followed by a moderated panel discussion of leading experts in their communities who shared their experience and insights on what their organizations are doing specifically, where the gaps are in each community, and how leaders can address these gaps. 

    Moderated Discussion Panel

    Moderator: Nakiesha Pearson, DC, Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences at National University of Health Sciences. 

    Panelists: 

    Dionne McClain, DC, Vice Chair, California Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 
    Micheala Edwards, DC, President of the American Black Chiropractic Association. 
    Angel Ochoa-Rea, DC, CEO Spectrum Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College West, Board of Trustees Member 
    Joshua Lederman, DC, Co-Owner, McAndrews Chiropractic Clinic, Member, ACA’s Committee on Diversity Equity, and Inclusion. 



    Dionne McClain

    DC

    Vice Chair, California Board of Chiropractic Examiners

    Dr. Dionne McClain is a Chiropractor who specializes in functional nutrition and Sports injury. She has also served as a Qualified Medical Evaluator and was previously an adjunct professor at SCUHS. In addition to her regular practice, she provides ergonomic and work site evaluations. She has received extensive training in nutrition, prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care and is a certified lactation educator.

    She graduated from the University of Southern California (U.S.C.), receiving her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and continued with graduate work in Athletic Medicine working extensively with the athletic department there.  She later received her MBA in health care management and her doctorate degree from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (aka Southern California University of Health Sciences). Dr. McClain was appointed to the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners in 2014 and currently serves as the board’s vice chair and chair of the continuing education committee. She has served as a delegate to the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards and was recently appointed to their committee on diversity. She has published articles in Volleyball magazine, appeared on several radio stations as an expert in the field, she has served as team doctor to several college and professional teams and lectures on varies health and wellness topics throughout the region.

    Dr. McClain owns McClain Sports & Wellness Inc. located in the Miracle Mile/Beverly Hills area of Los Angeles. 

    Micheala Edwards

    DC

    President, American Black Chiropractic Association

    Dr. Micheala E. Edwards has a vast history in athletics including basketball and track and field.  Excelling in the sport of track, she’s earned state championships in Missourias a hurdler which in turn earned her a scholarship to run track for the University of Kansas.  She would later complete her Bachelor’s in Exercise& Sport Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1999. After 5 years of Personal Training in the Dallas metroplex, she relocatedto the St. Louis, Missouri area to  earn her Doctorate degree  in Chiropractic from LoganUniversity finishing in 2009. Micheala completed her Chiropractic preceptorshipin Atlanta, Georgia at Chiropractic Healthcare of Buckhead, and her  postceptorship at McClain Chiropractic in  Florissant, Missouri. Now residing in  the Kansas City Metro area, Micheala owns and operatesE.  Elite  Wellnesswhile serving the American Black Chiropractic Association as the current national president.

    William Foshee

    DC

    Chair, ACA Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

    Dr. William “Beau” Foshee (he/they) serves as chair of the ACA Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ACA alternate delegate for East Texas, chair of the ACA Membership Committee, and as a member of both the ACA Investment Committee and the ACA Legislative Committee. They are a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University as a Diversity Leadership Scholar. He was named a Philanthropy Fund Foundation Scholar in recognition of his leadership and service to the LGBTQIA community. Dr Foshee works to improve culturally competent delivery of chiropractic care and has been privileged to present courses and conversations on health equity to chiropractic stakeholders in national and state organizations, university audiences, and regulatory agencies. Dr. Foshee is Director of Clinical Development for MyoCore Personalized Pain Care, a multi-clinic, hospital-based chiropractic system with offices in more than 20 locations.


    Joshua Lederman

    DC

    Owner, McAndrews Chiropractic Clinic, ACA Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Member

    Dr. Joshua Lederman attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology. For his professional education, Dr. Lederman attended Logan University in Chesterfield, Missouri and graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic in December 2013 and Master of Science Degree in Sports Science and Rehabilitation in April 2014. Dr. Lederman is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and Certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (Cert. MDT). Dr. Lederman also contracts with Integrated Musculoskeletal Care (IMC) as an Outcomes Accountable Clinician. Dr. Lederman is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, Illinois Chiropractic Society and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce.  Dr. Lederman’s goal with patient care is “to inspire patients to take an active role in their health.”  Dr. Lederman partners with patients to get them out of pain via exercise and manual therapies. Patients can expect to graduate from his care feeling empowered and hopeful.

    Angel Ochoa-Rea

    DC

    CEO, Spectrum Chiropractic, Life Chiropractic College West, Board of Trustees Member

    Dr. Angel is a graduate from Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA with a focus on Sports Chiropractic and Wellness. He is also the founder and president of the National Gay and Lesbian Chiropractic Association and proud member of the Life Chiropractic College West Board of Regents.

    Prior to receiving his Chiropractic education, Dr. Angel studied at the University of Illinois Chicago where he received a D1 tennis scholarship. Dr. Angel is certified in the Graston Technique a soft-tissue treatment that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of soft-tissue and joint injuries and adhesions.

    Away from the office, Dr. Angel enjoys time with his husband and friends. You will often find him at the dog park with Maggie the family mutt, or working up a sweat on the tennis court. Dr. Angel is also an avid traveler and has visited more than 20 countries to date. His most recent trip includes a one week chiropractic mission trip to India where he spent his time providing chiropractic care to impoverished communities. 

    Nakiesha Pearson, ND, DC

    Dr. Nakiesha Pearson completed her Chiropractic degree at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS).  After graduation, she had the privilege to complete a Family Practice Residency Program at NUHS.  While completing the family practice program, she obtained a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice.  Dr. Pearson started her teaching career with National in 2014 and is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the Clinical Sciences department.  She is a member of the academy of site team visitors for the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), and participates as an accrediting site team visitor for the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME).  Additionally, she is the vice-chair of the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) Committee on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the chair of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges' (AANMC) Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.