Chiropractic
Physician
M.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Florida
Diplomat in Acupuncture, International Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Rehabilitation, U of F Colleges of Medicine and Health and Human Performance
Functional Capacity Evaluator
Independent Forensic Chiropractic Medical Examiner
Disability Examiner, National Board of Forensic Chiropractors
Disability Examiner, National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals
Cervical acceleration/
deceleration trauma and whiplash related Temporomandibular joint disorders
DOT Certified Medical Examiner CDL Examinations
OBJECTIVE: To provide my patients with the best care that I can. To supply my colleagues with up to date documentation of cases and to conduct my practice in an ethical and moral manner. And to always treat others the way that I would like to be treated.
QUALIFICATIONS
My background as a High School, College and Professional athlete combined with my extensive education in Sports Science, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Rehabilitation, Disability evaluations, and Cervical acceleration/deceleration trauma gives me a unique insight into the injuries that plague individuals in our society. My diverse background gives me the ability to relate to all segments of society. Therefore, I am able to deal with many patients that others would have great difficulty with.
EDUCATION
1969-1972English Literature, Troy High School
1973-1974University of Florida
1982-1983Hobart Welding School
1988-1989A.A. in Business Administration, Sante Fe Community College
1989-1991B.S. in Sports Administration, University of Florida
1991-1994 Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, University of Florida
Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Rehabilitation Certifications from the Colleges of Medicine and Health and Human Performance at the University of Florida for:
Low Back MedX Lumbar Rehabilitation;
Torso MedX Rotary Torso Rehabilitation;
Cervical MedX Cervical Extension Rehabilitation;
Knee MedX Knee Extension and Flexion Rehabilitation.
1994-1998Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University
1998-2000Diplomat in Acupuncture, New York Chiropractic College
2000-2001Independent Forensic Chiropractic Medical Examiner, Certified Disability Examiner, National Board of Forensic Chiropractors
2000-2001Disability Examiner, National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals
2000-2001Cervical acceleration/deceleration trauma and whiplash related Temporomandibular joint disorders
2000-2010Owner and operator of Starkey’s Chiropractic Clinic in Florida
2010-2015 Owner and operator of Rutherford Back Institute in Tennessee
2015- DOT certified physician for CDL examinations #813********
2015- Chiropractic Physician Nashville, Tennessee (Office Coverage)
NPI # 110******* Certified Hypnotherapist
Florida License: CH7745 Tennessee License: DC2230