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Curriculum Vitae of Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

Education Updated: October 2010
Northwest Florida State College Leadership Institute   2008 - 2009
Cleveland Chiropractic College   1998 - 2003
(Kansas City Campus)    
University of Cincinnati   1997 - 1995
(McMicken College of Arts and Sciences)    
University of Cincinnati   1992 - 1995
Clermont College   1989 - 1990
   
Degrees Attained    
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)   2003
Bachelor of Science (Human biology) (BS)   2003
Bachelor of Arts (psychology) (BA)   1998
Associates of Arts (AA)   1996
   
Honors    
Biltmore Who's Who Registry of Executives and Professionals   2007 - 2008
The National Dean's List   2000 - 2001
Golden Key National Honor Society   1997
McMicken College Dean's List   1996 - 1997
Clermont College Dean's List   1995 - 1996
   
Postgraduate Certifications    

Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (T659220)

  2008 - 2010
~Safe Kids Worldwide    
~National Highway Traffic Safety Administration    
Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology   2003, 2004, 2006
~Spine Research Institute of San Diego    
Certification in Low Speed Rear Impact Collision/Auto Crash Reconstruction   2003
~Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health    
Advanced Certification in Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology   2004, 2006
~Spine Research Institute of San Diego    
Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma (CCST)   2004
~International Chiropractic Association    
Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine   2004
~Chiropractic Biophysics Organization    
Certification in Motor Vehicle Crash Risk Analysis   2004, 2006
~Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health    
Certified Proficiency in Spine and Extremity Diagnostic Procedures   2005
~Motion Palpation Institute    
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP®)   2005
~American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians    
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) (Pending)    
~ National Strength and Conditioning Association    
   
Post-Graduate & Post-Doctoral Training & Education    
Motion Palpation Institutes Spine II, (MPI) St. Louis, MO   Jun 2000
Chiropractic Neurology and Nutrition (MPI) Chicago, IL   Jan 2001
Cervical & Thoracic adjusting Techniques (MPI) Kansas City, MO   Jul 2001
Motion Palpation Institutes Advanced Seminar (MPI) Cincinnati, OH Oct 2001
Chiropractic Biophysics Cervical Rehabilitation (CBP) Atlanta, GA   Aug 2002
Narrative Report Writing/ Practice Development (SRISD) Orlando, FL Sep 2002
Medico-Legal Issues (SRISD) Orlando, FL   Nov 2002
Trauma Neurology and Chiropractic (CCST) Las Vegas, NV   Jan 2003
Extremity adjusting Techniques (MPI) Kansas City, MO   Feb 2003
Principles of Soft Tissue Injury & Repair (CCST) Las Vegas, NV   Feb 2003
Mechanisms of Vehicular Accident Injury (CCST) Las Vegas, NV   Mar 2003
Whiplash: Advanced Topics (SRISD) Orlando, FL   Mar 2003
Accident Imaging: X-Ray, MRI, CT, VF, & Analysis (CCST) Las Vegas, NV Apr 2003
Advanced Dx, Tx, Accident Reconstruction (SRISD) Orlando, FL   Apr 2003
General Clinical Trauma Management (CCST) Las Vegas, NV   May 2003
Chiropractic Biophysics Biomechanics of the Spine (CBP) Kansas City, MO May 2003
Records, Patient Examination, Documentation (CCST) Las Vegas, NV Jun 2003
Dx, Tx, Rehab: Clinical Case Management Part I (CCST) Las Vegas, NV Jul 2003
CRASH: Annual Human Subject Crash Testing San Diego, CA   Aug 2003
Dx, Tx, Rehab: Clinical Case Management Part II (CCST) Las Vegas, NV Aug 2003
Chiropractic Jurisprudence (CCST) Las Vegas, NV   Sep 2003
Narrative Report Writing/ Practice Development (SRISD) Orlando, FL Sep 2003
Integrative Training: (CCST Examination) Las Vegas, NV   Oct 2003
Medico-legal Issues (SRISD) Orlando, FL   Nov 2003
Annual Spine Research Scientific Conference (SRISD) San Diego, CA Nov 2003
Chiropractic Biophysics Cervical Rehabilitation (CBP) Davenport, IA Feb 2004
Whiplash: Advanced Topics (SRISD) Orlando, FL   Mar 2004
Mechanisms of Vehicular Accident Injury (CCST) Chicago, IL   Mar 2004
Principles of Soft Tissue Injury & Repair (CCST) Chicago, IL   Apr 2004
Advanced DX, TX, Accident Reconstruction (SRISD) Orlando, FL May 2004
Management of Chronic Pain Disorders (AAPM) Correspondence   May 2004
Chiropractic Biophysics Lumbar Rehabilitation (CBP) Kansas City, MO Jun 2004
CRASH: Annual Human Subject Crash Testing (SRISD) San Diego, CA Aug 2004
(Research Assistant)    
Chiropractic Jurisprudence (CCST) Chicago, IL   Sep 2004
Concepts of a Sports Physician (NUHS) Panama City, FL   Oct 2004
Chiropractic Biophysics X-Ray and Posture (CBP) Atlanta, GA   Oct 2004
Neurology, Posture & Systemic Health (CBP) Kansas City, MO   Nov 2004
Sport Pre-participation Examinations (NUHS) Panama City, FL   Nov 2004
Chiropractic Biophysics Instrument Adj/Neurology (CBP) Phoenix, Arizona Dec 2004
Manipulation Under Anesthesia (AAMPM) Long Beach, CA   Dec 2004
Assessment, Diagnosis, & Management of Injuries Panama City, FL Dec 2004
To the Spine & Pelvis (NUHS)    
Sports Nutrition & Physical Fitness (NUHS) Panama City, FL   Jan 2005
Exercise Biomechanics, Equipment, & Rehab (NUHS) Panama City, FL Feb 2005
Management of Upper Extremity Injuries (NUHS) Panama City, FL   Mar 2005
Emergency Procedures (NUHS) Panama City, FL   Apr 2005
Management of Lower Extremity Injuries (NUHS) Panama City, FL   May 2005
Mechanics of Sport Specific Injuries (NUHS) Panama City, Fl   Jun 2005
Management of Specific Populations/Written Exam (NUHS) Panama City, Fl Aug 2005
Intensive Boot Camp on X-ray & Traction Protocols (CBP) Elko, NV Jan 2006
Whiplash Advanced Topics & Fundamental Science(SRISD) Chicago, IL Mar 2006
Advanced Diagnostics, Treatment & ACR (SRISD) Orlando, Fl   Mar 2006
Impairment Rating & Forensic Documentation (SRISD) Orlando, FL Apr 2006
Treating Patients with Chronic Pain: Addressing Clinical & Regulatory Challenges. Part I. (AAPM) Correspondence Jul 2006
Medicolegal Fundementals for Practitioners and Forensic Experts (SRISD) Orlando, FL Jul 2006
CRASH: Final Human Subject Crash Testing (SRISD) (Research Assistant) San Diego, CA Aug 2006
Assessment and Documentation of Pain outcomes in the treatment of Chronic Pain Part II. (AAPM) Correspondence Aug 2006
Biophysics Advanced: Pelvic/Sacral Morphology (CBP)    Newark , NJ Oct 2006
Breakthrough Pain: Implications for Clinical Practice Part III. (AAPM)   Correspondence Oct 2006
Annual Spine Research Scientific Conference (SRISD)    San Diego , CA Nov 2006
Breakthrough Pain in Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: Prevalence and Characteristics Part IV. (AAPM) Correspondence Jan 2007
American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicans Annual Sports Sciences Symposium Minneapolis, MN May 2007
National Child Passenger Safety Program, Panama City, FL April 2008
American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 2008
~Annual Sports Sciences Symposium    
Annual Spine Research Scientific Conference (SRISD), San Diego, CA Nov 2008
American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, La Jolla, CA April 2009
~Annual Sports Sciences Symposium    
Neuron Theory and Receptor Activation (Carrick), Orlando, FL Sept 2009
Eyelights: Neurosensory Stimulation of the Brain (Carrick), Orlando, FL Oct 2009
Neuromuscular Applications (Carrick), Orlando, FL Nov 2009
Peripheral Nervous System (Carrick), Orlando, FL Jan 2010
Spinal Cord: Tracts and Nuclei (Carrick), Orlando, FL Feb 2010
Reflexogenic Systems (Carrick), Orlando, FL Mar 2010
Autonomic Nervous System (Carrick), Dallas, TX April 2010
American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, Chicago, IL May 2010
~Annual Sports Sciences Symposium    
Cerebellar Corticies (Carrick), Orlando, FL June 2010
Cranial Nerves (Carrick), Dallas, TX July 2010
Lobes of the Brain (Carrick), Orlando, FL Sept 2010
Neurological Diagnosis (Carrick), Orlando, FL Oct 2010
   
Professional Experience    
HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab   2010 - Pres
  • Director of Clinical Rehabilitation
  • Managing Member
   

Suncoast Healthcare Professionals, P.L.L.C. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

  2004 - 2010
  • Director of Clinical Rehabilitation
  • Managing Member
  • Primary Care Physician
  • Radiographic Diagnostics
   

Renfroe Spinal Center, P.A. Pensacola, Florida

  2003 - 2004
  • Primary Care Physician
  •  Patient Care & Management
  •  Video Flouroscopy & Radiographic Diagnostics
   

Cleveland Outpatient Clinic Kansas City, Missouri

  2002 - 2003
  •   Clinical Internship
   
   
Licenses    
Chiropractic Physician    
State of Florida #CH 008740   2004 - Pres
Worker's Compensation Provider   2004 - 2005
   
Examinations    
National Chiropractic Boards, Part I   2001
National Chiropractic Boards, Part II   2002
National Chiropractic Boards, Part III   2002
National Chiropractic Boards, Part IV   2002
National Chiropractic Boards, Physiotherapy   2002
Florida State Chiropractic Boards, Radiology   2003
Florida State Chiropractic Boards, Practical/Clinical Exam   2003
Florida State Chiropractic Boards, Jurisprudence   2003
I.C.A. Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma (CCST Exam)   2003
Spine Research Institute Certification Exam   2003
Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health: Crash Reconstruction 2003
Spine Research Institute Advanced Certification Exam   2003
Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health: Forensic Risk Analysis 2004
Chiropractic Biophysics Fellowship Certification Exam (written & practical) 2004
American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine (MUA examination) 2004
N.U.H.S. Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (Written Prep Exam) 2005
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (CCSP® Exam)   2005
Spine Research Institute Annual Scientific Conference (written exam) 2006
Center For Research into Automotive Safety and Health: Forensic Risk Analysis 2006
American Academy of Pain Management Fellow/Diplomate TBS
National Child Passenger Safety Program (Written Exam) (NHTSA) 2008
National Child Passenger Safety Program (Practical Exam) (NHTSA) 2008
Spine Research Institute Annual Scientific Conference (Written Exam) 2008 - 2009
   
Consulting    
Independent Medical Examiner 2006 - Present
  • National File Solutions & Risk Management
  • Med-Net IMS
  • Concentra Integrated Services
 
*Chiropractic Expert www.AllExperts.com May 2006 - Present
*Part of the New York Times Company    
Trauma and Injury Expert 2006 - Present
   
Speaking Engagements    
Concussion Management Chester Pruitt Center, Fort Walton Beach, FL Aug 2005
Head Restraint Geometry BRP Group, Fort Walton Beach, FL   Oct 2005
Head Restraint Geometry TIPS Group, Fort Walton Beach, FL   Nov 2005
Forensic Risk Analysis in Low Speed Rear-end Vectored Collisions Ocean City Fire Dept. Fort Walton Beach, FL Dec 2006
Occupant Kinematics in Whiplash & Auto Crash Ocean City Fire Dept. Fort Walton Beach, FL Dec 2006
Head Restraint Geometry Ocean City Fire Dept. Fort Walton Beach, FL Dec 2006
Whiplash & Auto Crash Safety: How to Protect Yourself, Before a Crash
Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, FL
Feb 2006
Antioxidants & Supplementation for Inflammation, Repair, and Prevention of Chronic Disease BRP Group, Fort Walton Beach, FL Mar 2006
Obesity & Nutrition Fort Walton Beach Jaycees, FL   Apr 2006
Head Restraint Geometry & Injury Prevention Relating to Auto Collision Destin Water Users, Destin, FL Apr 2006
Occupant Kinematics, Forensic Risk Analysis & Head Restraint Geometry
Fort Walton Beach Police Department
May 2006
Occupant Kinematics, Forensic Risk Analysis & Head Restraint Geometry
Fort Walton Beach Police Department
Jun 2006
Concussion Management Chester Pruitt Center, Fort Walton Beach, FL Apr 2007
Assessment, Management and Prevention of Ankle Injuries in the Soccer Athlete Chester Pruitt Center, Fort Walton Beach, FL Apr 2007
Mechanism of Injury In Auto Crash, (EMT Training) Okaloosa Walton College, Niceville, FL May 2007

Custom Nutrition Based on Your Metabolic Type, Sex and Age
BPR Group, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Oct 2007
Mechanism of Injury in Auto Crash, Destin Fire District, Destin, FL Dec 2007
Mechanism of Injury in Auto Crash, Ft Walton Beach Fire Dept, FWB, FL Jan 2008

Recognizing Concussion & Mechanism of Injury in Auto Crash, (EMT Training)
Okaloosa Walton College, Niceville, FL

Mar 2008
Concussion Management, Chester Pruitt Center, Fort Walton Beach, FL May 2008
Prevention of Dehydration and The Recognition of Heat Stroke in Young Athletes
Chester Pruitt Center, Fort Walton Beach, FL
June 2008
Key Principles of Building and Maintaining a Successful Service-Oriented Business
Boeing Corporation, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Jan 2009
Neurology/Neurophysiology of the Chiropractic Adjustment
BRP Group, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Mar 2009
Differences in the Classification, Origin, Transmission, and Expression of Pain
The Source Institute - Massage Therapy School, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Aug 2009
Keys to Flexibility, Core Conditioning, Diet and Supplementation for Injury Prevention, FWB High Cheerleading & Dance Competition Squad Sep 2010
   
Affiliations    
International Chiropractic Association ( ICA )    
ICA Council on Applied Chiropractic Sciences (CACS)    
Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA)    
Northwest Florida Chiropractic Society    
Spine Research Institute of San Diego (SRISD)    
Center for Research into Automotive Safety and Health (CRASH)    
American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM)    
Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP)    
Motion Palpation Institute (MPI)    
American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine (AAMPM)    
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS)    
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (ACBSP®)    
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)    
Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies (Carrick)    
   
Community Involvement    
KC Spirit Fest Organization (production staff)   2000 - 2003
KCPT TV Dinner (Children's educational programming) Charity Event   2002 - 2009
FWB Chamber of Commerce (business member)   2005 - Pres
FWB Business Referral Partners (business member)   2005 - 2009
~President   2006 - 2007
FWB Chamber Billy Bowlegs Festival (volunteer and booth participant)   2006 - Pres
Emerald Coast Parrot Head Charity Organization (memeber/volunteer)   2007 - 2010
Northwest Florida State College - Collegiate High School Capstone Project Judge   Mar 2009
FWB Community Vision Focus Group (member)   July 2009
Emerald Coast Science Center (Board of Directors Member)   2009 - Pres
~Vice President   2009 - 2010
~President   2010 - 2011
~Chairman: Finance Committee   2010 - 2011
Northwest Florida State College - Collegiate High School Capstone Project Judge   Mar 2010

 

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