Board-Certified Chiropractor and Acupuncturist, 25+ Years Experience

Donald J. Bernard, D.C., F.I.A.C.A., F.I.A.M.A.,

D.A.A.M.L.P.

Mesa, Arizona 602-***-**** [Email] [LinkedIn or Professional Site] SUMMARY

Board-certified chiropractic physician and acupuncturist with 25+ years of experience in clinical practice, education, and medical-legal consulting. Skilled in spinal injury rehabilitation, motor vehicle trauma documentation, and interprofessional collaboration. Recognized for academic contributions, post-graduate instruction, and peer review in forensic biomechanics and evidence-based chiropractic care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Joint Corporation — Chiropractic Physician — Mesa, AZ

• Delivered evidence-based chiropractic care focused on patient mobility, pain reduction, and preventive wellness.

• Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to improve care coordination and patient outcomes. American Academy of Motor Vehicle Injuries — Post-Graduate Faculty — Scottsdale, AZ

• Developed and instructed post-graduate coursework on trauma documentation, biomechanics, and medico-legal reporting.

• Mentored practicing chiropractors in injury management and interprofessional collaboration. Arizona Pain Specialists — Chiropractic Physician & Acupuncturist — Chandler, AZ

• Provided integrated chiropractic and acupuncture treatments within a multidisciplinary pain management setting.

• Utilized diagnostic imaging and neurodiagnostic testing to inform personalized treatment plans. South Mountain Accident & Injury, P.C. — President / Chiropractic Physician / Acupuncturist — Chandler, AZ

• Founded and managed a private practice specializing in accident and injury recovery.

• Oversaw business operations, compliance, and patient care quality standards. Hines & Associates, Inc. — Peer Review / Physician Advisor — Elgin, IL

• Conducted medical-legal and utilization reviews for chiropractic and rehabilitation claims.

• Provided expert consultation and documentation review for insurance and legal entities. Journal of Forensic Biomechanics — Editorial Board Member — Foster City, CA

• Reviewed and advised on scientific publications in the areas of spinal injury and biomechanics. EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Doctor of Chiropractic – Logan University of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO (1990–1993) Bachelor of Science in Human Biology – University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada (1986–1990) Licenses & Certifications

• Chiropractic Physician – Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners (#5458)

• Physiotherapist – Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners (#3120)

• Acupuncturist – Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners (#311)

• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Parts I–IV & Physiotherapy (1990–1993) Fellowships & Diplomates

• Fellow, International Academy of Medical & Clinical Acupuncture (1997)

• Diplomate, American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals (2013)

• Certified Decompression Technique Practitioner, Kennedy Decompression Technique (2010) POST-GRADUATE TRAINING & CONTINUING EDUCATION

Advanced coursework and certifications in:

• Musculoskeletal & Spinal Injury Management

• Forensic Biomechanics & Crash Dynamics

• Medical-Legal Documentation

• MRI & Neurodiagnostic Interpretation

• Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare

• Orthopedics, Neurology, and Whiplash Trauma

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Chiropractic Association (Since 1993)

International Chiropractic Association (Since 1993) Arizona Association of Chiropractic (Since 1996)

Arizona Chiropractic Society (Since 1998)

American Academy of Pain Management (Since 2003)

American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (Since 2003) Spine Research Institute of San Diego (Since 2003) American Academy of Medical Legal Professionals (Since 2012)

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