Chiropractor

Joshua Rittenhouse D.C.

Phone: 717-***-****

E-mail: **************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrittenhousedc

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Cavallo Chiropractic Clinic - 2016-Present

Working in private practice coordinating care with 2 other doctors and treating 90-120 patients on my personal case load. Diversified, Thompson drop table, and Sigma Pro Adjuster instrument assisted adjusting techniques are all utilized to treat patients. NIMMOCARE soft tissue technique is used to treat pain and muscular problems.

Utilizing the nutritional support of Standard Process/MediHerb to maximize the health of each patient through nutritional consults. Frequently prescribed the supplements to address their musculoskeletal needs and support their chiropractic treatment plan.

Communicating professionally and effectively each day with patients to ensure proper understanding of the care plan and encourage cooperation in performing the treatments.

Building and cultivating strong relationships with patients and staff to create a practice which brings the best out of everyone involved.

Seneca Falls Health Center, New York Chiropractic College - 2015-2016

Assessed new patients and established patients with a variety of neurological and orthopedic exams in order to generate a diagnosis with personalized patient care plans.

Veterans Administration Hospital in Canandaigua, NY - 2016

Served in a 12 week rotation in the VA Hospital. This valuable opportunity allowed me to treat a variety of challenging patients involving biopsychosocial factors and combat related injuries.

Ithaca Free Clinic in Ithaca, NY - 2015-2016

Worked with patients who couldn’t afford any healthcare designing cost-effective and affordable treatment plans using limited resources in addition to all the other tasks mentioned above.

Monroe Community Hospital in Rochester, NY - 2016

Collaborated with a variety of doctors in a multidisciplinary setting treating patients with neurodegenerative diseases and conditions which left them wheelchair bound.

Ironman 70.3 in Syracuse, NY - 2016

Served alongside the medical staff and massage team at the Ironman 70.3 race to assess injuries and provide chiropractic treatment to the competitors minutes after they crossed the finish line.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Chiropractic

New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY

Graduated Summa Cum Laude with Cumulative GPA 3.97

Member of Phi Chi Omega Chiropractic Honor Society

Consecutively named to New York Chiropractic College’s Dean’s List (2013-2016)

Bachelor of Science

Messiah College, Mechanicsburg, PA

Concentration in Biology

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with Cumulative GPA 3.6

Member of Sigma Zeta National Science & Mathematics Honors Society

Member of Biology Club

CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT

NIMMOCARE® Training Course Part 1 and 2 (with Dr. Joshua Cohen)

Course covered a comprehensive background of the neurophysiology behind the technique including 6 weekends of hands-on instruction in locating and treating specific trigger points within muscles.

Motion Palpation Institute (MPI) Lower Extremity Dynamic Assessment Seminar (with Dr. Corey Campbell)

Seminar covered 15 hours of technique, orthopedic tests, and functional tests in order to assess the lower extremity and diagnose various conditions. Treatment taught here focused on helping patient reestablish proper movement patterns.

Ergonomics Elective Course

15 weeks of intensive study about the direct interactions between a person and their surrounding environment. Each unit in the course described various workplaces/environments and how each can cause injuries to the patient, then applied that knowledge to generate effective ways to educate patents on correct posture during their daily activities.

Sacro-Occipital Technique (S.O.T.) Part 1 (with Dr. Kurt Larsen)

15 hour course emphasized the basic technique and protocol of sacro-occipital technique.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

NIMMOCARE Certified Practitioner

Certified in June 2016

Advanced Certification in Custom Stabilizing Orthotics

Certified by New York Chiropractic College

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Parts I, II, III and IV Completed and Passed with Honors

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