Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Drew Peterson, DC, MCTCM, NCCAOM, BA, CH., CA, CLT
Bradenton, FL. 34211
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Employers 2025-2026
The Joint
I adjust between 20 and 35 patients three days a week.
(Confidential, Do Not Contact Employer)
MMA Relief Chiropractor
Platinum Healthcare:
Dr. Daniel Rubin, DC : Providing Gonstead, Spinal Decompression, Regenerative Cellular Medicine, Trigger Point Injections
Substitute Baywest Health:
Dr. Scott Colleti, DDc: Providing Gonstead, Rhabilitation Electrical therapeutic, Spinal Decompression
Presently ; Broadcaster: Healthcare Advisor for Premier Broadcasting, George Noory Coast To Coast Radio Show
Consulted over 17,000 clients of nutritional supplements and healthy lifestyle for Critical Health News: radiohealthdoc.com
2025 – Presently: Instructor, Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine – Bradenton, FL, Courses: Anatomy And Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Examination
9/1 / 2024- presently: MMA Relief Chiropractor
Approximately 40 Years Of Personal Injury Experience as an expert witness for plaintiffs and defendants as well as nearly 100 Independent Medical Exams for over a dozen insurance companies. Employed by three chiropractic personal injury clinics in two states.
Twice Certified by Dr. Stanley Kaplan, DC on the use of the AMA Guides To Permanent Impaairment
Medical Terminology Instructor for 15 years.
Social Responsibility: I'm Most Proud My Group Defeated Big Business And Saved Thousands Of Lives As A Volunteer
1980 Expert Witness Researcher
Provided research on the biological effects of low-level non-ionizing radiation for the Physicians for Social Responsibility. Contributed to opposition against the Pebble Springs Nuclear Power Plant licensing.
2012 – Present: Nutritional Consultant & Executive Sales Director, Critical Health News
Consulted over 18,000 clients online and by phone. Generated estimated sales of over $1.2M.
Promoted Youngevity Vitamins in partnership with Dr. Joel Wallach and pharmacist Ben Fuchs on Coast to Coast Radio, reaching 6M listeners.
2008–2009 Peer Reviewer, Natural Standard
Collaborated on an 800-page Supplement and Herbal Medicine Informatics Guide published by Mosby Press for the Harvard-UCLA consortium. Graded research using the JADAD Score for evidence-based medicine.
2006 – 2012: California Journal Of Oriental Medicine, Research Author
Published research on brain physiology, REM sleep, and its relationship to sleep disorders in the California Journal of Oriental Medicine.
2005–2010 Associate Editor & Columnist, California Journal of Oriental Medicine
Authored research updates across 11 issues for an audience of 15,000 subscribers.
Utilized High Wire Press, PubMed, and Google Scholar for sourcing and analysis.
Teaching Experience
2020 – 2023 Instructor, East West College of Natural Medicine – Sarasota, FL
Courses: Biology, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Research Methods, Ethics
2013-2014- Colorado Chinese Medical University
Biology, Anatomy And Physiology, Integrative Medicine
1992–2001 Instructor, Indian River State College – Fort Pierce, FL: Courses: Medical Terminology and Physiology for Nursing Program
Professional Experience
2012 – Present: Nutritional Consultant & Executive Sales Director, Critical Health News
Consulted over 18,000 clients online and by phone. Generated estimated sales of over $1.2M.
Promoted Youngevity Vitamins in partnership with Dr. Joel Wallach and pharmacist Ben Fuchs on Coast to Coast Radio, reaching 6M listeners.
2008–2009 Peer Review, Natural Standard
Collaborated on an 800-page Supplement and Herbal Medicine Informatics Guide published by Mosby Press for the Harvard-UCLA consortium. Graded research using the JADAD Score for evidence-based medicine.
2006 – 2012: California Journal Of Oriental Medicine, Research Author
Published research on brain physiology, REM sleep, and its relationship to sleep disorders in the California Journal of Oriental Medicine.
2005–2010 Associate Editor & Columnist, California Journal of Oriental Medicine
Authored research updates across 11 issues for an audience of 15,000 subscribers.
Utilized High Wire Press, PubMed, and Google Scholar for sourcing and analysis.
Professional Experience
Licensed Chiropractor, CA, CO, Fl.
Consulting & Other Experience 2019: Evite Nutritional Consultant – Brandon, FL
2002 Chiropractor and Acupuncturist for US Windsurfing Team & Port St. Lucie Mets Baseball Team
1973–1975 Hydroponic Researcher, HydroGardens Inc.
Conducted plant nutrient formulations for NASA-affiliated projects and commercial growers. Built exhibits for Disney’s EPCOT.
1971–1972 Marine Biology Researcher (2 NSF Grants)
Conducted marine biology research for the New England Utilities Commission.
Chiropractic And Adjunctive Techniques:
Gonstead Technique- Instructors Clarence Gonstead, DC, Cox Brothers who purchased his clinic, over 40 + yrs experience
Motion Palpation – Instructors: Edmund Gillet, DC, Leonard Faye, DC, over 40n yrs. experience
Sacral Occipital Technique – Instructor- Dr. Major DeJearnette, Omaha Cranial Conference, over 40 yrs. experience
Diversified and Extremity Adjusting – Instructor- Kim Christensen, DC, over 40 yrs. experience
Nimmo Technique – Instructor: Dr. Nimmo, DC, over 40 yrs. experience
Biomechanics – Instructor- Burl Pettibon, DC, Don Harrison, DC, 2 yrs. Experience
Spinal Decompression
1987- Electrotherapy Instruction- Dr. Hans Jurgens, PhD, Nemectron Inventor of Modern Interferential Therapy as a Consultant for Advanced Physical Therapy, Davie, Fl.
Herbal Medicine – 1996, 1997 Certified Botanical Medicine – University Of Colorado Pharmacy School, Denver, CO.
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine – Western States University, 1980
Bachelor of Arts in Biology – Franklin Pierce College, 1973
Master’s Certificate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (NCCAOM) – Han Tang School of Oriental Medicine, 2001
Past Employment Highlights
2011–2013: Rehabilitation Specialist at AIM High
Chiropractic (Multilingual Practice).
2008–2010: Private Practice, East West Medicine –
Vero Beach, FL.
1989–2007: Private Chiropractic Practice, Acupuncture
& Chiropractic – Fort Pierce, FL.
References:
Alfred Flechas, DC (46 yrs.): 1431 SW 20TH AVE Ocala, FL 34471 352-***-****, Drflechas.com
Vincent Sportelli, DC (44 yrs.): 112 DeWitt Street Syracuse, NY 13203
315-***-****, Sunharley.com
Bill Coslett, MS (34 yrs.): 1264 Palm Beach Rd., Port St. Lucy, FL. 34952
772-***-****, *********@*********.***
Lynne Erbe, OD (30 yrs): 702 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, 34953
772-***-****, **********@*****.***
Mark Crowell, DC (2yrs.): Palmetto, Fl. 34220
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Employers
Victor Bui
Aim High Chiropractic (4 Yrs): 50 South federal Blvd., Denver, CO. 80219
Ben Fuchs, RPh, (14 yrs.): 170-1 30th St., #179, Boulder CO. 80301
Critical Health News
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Amanda Prettyman, DC
San Juan Chiropractic, 1919 Walnut Creek Ct., Colorado Springs, CO.