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Dr. James Smith
This alternative medicine web site is provided as a service of Dr. James Smith, his associates
and staff, located in St. Joseph, MO. Dr. Smith was practicing “alternative
medicine” decades before the term was even coined. He combines the latest
alternative medicine information and over 30 years experience serving
thousands of patients to offer you this online resource. His career is
detailed in this curriculum vitae. Additional information is available at
our clinic website.
Curriculum Vitae, James D. Smith, DC, CCN, DACBN
Education
- 1964, B.A. Kansas State University
- 1967, Airline Transport Pilot certification
- 1971, B.S. in Human Biology, National College of Chiropractic
- 1971, Doctor of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic
- 1973, Certified in Applied Kinesiology
- 1975, Certified as instructor in Touch for Health
Board Certifications
- 1998, Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), Clinical Certification
Nutrition Board
- 1999, Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN)
Practice Experience
- 1973, Founder, Nebraska Chiropractic and Nutrition Clinic, South Sioux
City, NE. Practiced 25 years as chiropractic physician giving special
emphasis to clinical nutrition and prevention and treatment of
occupational injuries.
- 1990-1993, Conducted original research correlating the relationship
between personal risk and nutrition factors and cumulative trauma
disorders of the upper extremity such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
- 1993, Founder, Risk Systems, Inc. a company dedicated to detection of
nutrition-related risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome.
- 1999-2001, served as staff clinical nutritionist for the MedClinic, a
large multidisciplinary practice in St. Joseph, MO.
Current Positions and Practice
Performance Plus Rehabilitation Center, St. Joseph, MO.
Gower Chiropractic Clinic, Gower, MO.
Staff Member, Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph, MO.
Professional Activities
- Member, American Chiropractic Association.
- Member, American Chiropractic Association Council on Nutrition.
- Member, Missouri State Chiropractors Association.
- 1999, Member Alternative Medicine Task Force, Heartland Regional
Medical Center.
- 1975-1983 Committee Member, Nebraska Chiropractic Peer Review
Committee. Reviewed hundreds of claims for insurance companies and
Medicare. Served as chairman of the committee for several years.
- 1983, Elected President of the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians
Association.
- 1984-1988, Registered lobbyist for Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians
Association.
- 1985, 1988, Appointed by the Governor of Nebraska to Department of
Health Credentialing Committees.
- 1985-1995, Instructor, aeronautics and aircraft construction,
Morningside Christian High School, Sioux City, IA.
- 1980-1986, Seminar Presenter, Christian Businessmen’s Committee.
Honors
- 1983, Chiropractor of the Year, Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians
Association.
- 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, President’s Award, Nebraska Chiropractic
Physicians Association.
- 1990, Major Achievement in Aviation Award, Experimental Aircraft
Association, Oshkosh, WI. One of only ten such awards presented at the
annual convention of the EAA.
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