When finding the best Chiropractor and their certifications, it’s often essential to look for programs recognized by reputable organizations that align with the healthcare professional you seek. These organizations ensure that the public can be confident that the chiro has reached a minimum number of training hours in specialization and passed the required test to achieve certifications. Once achieved, they will have to attend an annual convention every two years. Each organization has its own version of politics, with elected board members determining the direction of the organization. These are the structured organizations that have boards. Annual fees for members.

Chiropractic Certifications To Consider when looking for Chiropractor 

Here’s a list of some of the best chiropractic certifications available:

1. Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP): Offered by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP), this  program is designed for chiropractors interested in sports medicine. It covers topics such as injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement for athletes. There is also a diplomate program that offers more in-depth training for sports injuries and is currently run out of the Olympic Training Center. Highly recommend!
2. Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP): Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the extremities, including the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. It is offered by the Council on Extremity Adjusting. Extremity adjusting is part of a standard education. This program just goes more into detail. Practice alot!
3. Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (DACNB): This certification provides advanced training in the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions for chiropractors interested in neurology. It is offered by the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. Dr. Dean recommends the Carrick Institute to complete educational hours.
4. Certified Chiropractic Acupuncture (C.C.A.): This certification enables chiropractors to integrate acupuncture into their practice for the treatment of pain and various health conditions. Various organizations, including the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture and the Acupuncture Society of America, offer it. Only certain states allow this to be part of their scope of practice. California doesn’t allow any puncturing of the skin.
5. Certified Chiropractic Rehabilitation Doctor (CCRD): This certification focuses on rehabilitation techniques for patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or surgeries. It covers therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and other modalities aimed at restoring function and mobility. It is offered by the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board. This is very similar to a physical therapy education.
6. Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner (CCWP): This certification is for chiropractors interested in holistic health and wellness. It covers topics such as nutrition, stress management, and lifestyle modifications to support overall well-being. It is offered by the International Chiropractors Association.
7. Certified Chiropractic Radiological Technician (CCRT): This certification allows chiropractors to perform and interpret diagnostic imaging studies such as X-rays and M.R.I.s. It is offered by various organizations, including state chiropractic boards and radiology associations. Usually, chiropractors that achieve this cert spend their time reading other doctors’ imaging and less time treating patients.
8. Certified Chiropractic Pediatrics (C.C.P.): For chiropractors who would like to work with pediatric patients, this certification provides specialized training in the assessment and treatment of children and infants. It is offered by organizations such as the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).

These certifications are generally a good place for prospective patients to look for when considering a chiropractor to address their injury or pain. These certifications are not required to achieve a level of expertise in any given subject matter, but the purpose of these organizations is to provide a quality control process in which the public can trust that the chiropractor has sufficient training in various specializations.

Dr. Dean’s Philosophy

Short version: Regardless of profession, the best are all doing the same thing! Results Talk! 3-5 sessions should fix most painful problems!

This blog has served as an educational resource for prospective patients to comprehend the various certifications in the profession. It’s important to note that Dr. Dean doesn’t have any of these certifications by design. Despite the ability to pass respective exams, he has chosen his own path. Dr. Dean was the President of a similar organization called Rehab2Performance, and after being recruited to work at the Chinese Olympic training center, which forced her resignation, he decided that was enough politics for his career. Much of the training and educational material he has traveled the world to learn is outside what’s considered traditional certifications, and the focus should be on superior treatment outcomes rather than how many letters a doctor can get behind their name. Results Talk!

Dr. Dean regularly attend seminar in various countries teaching unigue and innovative techniques to quickly address and correct the primary problem that creating a patient’s pain. These trainings include French osteopathic courses with Guy Voyer, and pediatric neurologist expert Pavel Kolar. This sort of trainings by world leading experts isn’t part of any above organizations subject matter. Dr. Dean is an “out of the box” thinker, learner and application of knowledge.

Reach out to Dr. Dean by texting or calling 323-354-6077 or emailing at drjustindean@gmail.com

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