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Craig Tankersley, D.C., B.S.


Dr. Craig Tankersley was born in Miami and raised in West Palm Beach, Fl. where he enjoyed fun in the sun until going off to college. Below is a little about him.

Education

  • Cleveland Chiropractic College - Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude - 1993  
  • Park College - Bachelor of Science in Nutrition  
  • New England Tech - Specialized AS Degree in Electronics Technology

Honors & Awards

  • Cleveland Chiropractic College "Outstanding Service Award"  
  • SACA Scholarship  
  • Dr. Boring Memorial Scholarship  
  • Cleveland Chiropractic Dean's List  
  • National Dean's List

Activities/Hobbies

  • SOT Club  
  • Motion Palpation Club  
  • ACA/ICA

Accomplishments

  • Chiropractic license in Colorado and Missouri  
  • Initiated changes in the Florida State Legislation for Chiropractic students  
  • Completed parts 1,2.3, and P.T. of the National Boards
  • Fellow - Acupuncture Society of America 2007
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Acupuncture Certification Test.  March 2007


Continuing Education

  • Motion Palpation Institute Seminar Spine I&II (1990-1993)
  • Whiplash 1994: The Masters' Certification Program Sessions I-IV Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft, D.C. M.S., D.A.B.C.O. (1993-1994)
  • Dr. Dan Murphy & Dr. Rand Swenson: Cervicogenic headaches sponsored by the CCA (1994-1995)
  • Contact Reflex Analysis and Applied Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Versendal, D.C. 
  • (1994-1995)
  • Certificate Course in Extremity Adjusting Session I&II, Dr. Kevin Hearon, D.C., C.C.S.P. (1995-1996)
  • Physiotherapy Update, Dr. Paul Jaskoviak, D.C.,D.A.C.A.N. (10/96)
  • IME Basic Training, Dr. David Gilkey, D.C.,D.A.B.C.O. (12/96)
  • Finding the Primary Subluxation, Dr.Rene Espy, D.C.,M.A. (4/97)
  • Chiropractic Research: The year in Review, Dr. M. B. Drybread, D.C. (8/97)
  • Whiplash: 2nd Annual Advanced Course Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft, D.C., M.S., F.A.C.O. (11/97)
  • Diplomat Courses in Chiropractic Rehabilitation presented by the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (1997-1998)
  • Diagnosis, Functional Evaluation & Rehabilitation of Upper Extremity Disorders, Carol De Franca, D.C.,D.A.B.C.O. & Matt Kowalski, D.C.,D.A.B.C.O. (11/97)
  • McKenzie Lumbar Spine Protocols, Gary Jacob, D.C., LAC (12/97)
  • Lumbar Spine Rehabilitation, Dr. Craig Liebenson, D.C. & Scott Chapman, D.C. (2/98)
  • Clinical Biomechanics of the Lumbar Spine & Cost Effective Functional Capacity Evaluation, Stuart McGill, PhD & Steven Yeomans, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. (3/98)
  • Lower Extremity Kinetic Chain Rehabilitation, Dr. George De Franca, D.C. (4/98)
  • Chiropractic Adjustments for Key Transitional Joints, Dr. Bruce Weary, D.C. (5/98)
  • Rehabilitation of Common Athletic Injuries, Dr. Jeffery Spencer, D.C. M.A., C.C.S.P. (7/98)
  • Whiplash: 3rd Annual Advanced Course Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft, D.C., M.S., F.A.C.O. (11/98)
  • Advanced Certification in Whiplash Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Awarded November 22, 1998 from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego
  • Acupuncture Courses 1- 5, Dr. John A. Amaro, D.C., FIAMA, Dipl.Ac (1998/1999)
  • Trauma Neurology and the Chiropractic Physician:  Dr. Daniel Murphy, D.C., F.A.C.O.,   
  • D.A.B.C.O. February 2000.
  • Principles of Soft Tissue Injury and Repair:  Dr. Daniel Murphy, D.C., F.A.C.O.,   
  • D.A.B.C.O.  March 2000
  • Understanding Mechanisms of Injury From Various Types of Vehicular Trauma: Dr. Daniel Murphy, D.C., F.A.C.O.,  D.A.B.C.O.  April 2000
  • Radiology -  MRI, CT, Video Fluoroscopy and X-ray  Analysis.  Sponsored by the ICA.  May 2000
  • International Conference on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:  Dr. M.R. Mally, D.C. 
  • December 2000
  • Principles of Soft Tissue Injury and Repair:  Dr. Daniel Murphy, D.C., F.A.C.O.,   
  • D.A.B.C.O.  March 2001
  • Principles of Soft Tissue Injury and Repair:  Dr. Daniel Murphy, D.C., F.A.C.O.,   
  • D.A.B.C.O.  March 2001
  • Division of Worker's Compensation, Level I training.  March 2002
  • Sports Physical Certification.  Dr. Tim Rinn, D.C. April 2002
  • Modern and Classical Basic Acupuncture Certification, Module 1. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM). December 2002
  • Modern and Classical Basic Acupuncture Certification, Module 2. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM).  February 2003
  • Modern and Classical Basic Acupuncture Certification, Module 4. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM). March 2003
  • Chiropractic Research: The Year In Review, M.B. Drybread, DC. April 2004
  • Winning Protocols During the Tour De France. June 2005
  • Fibromyalgia-New Ideas, Improved Outcomes. July 2005
  • 3-D Dissection: Shoulder, Upper Arm & the Spine. July 2005
  • Sport Physical Re-Certification.  May 2004
  • New Licensee Seminar: Sexual and Professional Boundaries, Jurisprudence & Risk Management.  June 2006
  • Modern & Classical Advanced Acupuncture Certification, Module 1. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM). October 2006
  • Modern & Classical Advanced Acupuncture Certification, Module 2. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM). November 2006
  • Modern & Classical Advanced Acupuncture Certification, Module 3. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM). December 2006
  • Modern & Classical Advanced Acupuncture Certification, Module 4. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM). January 2007
  • Modern and Classical Basic Acupuncture Certification, Module 1. Dr. Richard Yennie, DC, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM). March 2007
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Acupuncture Certification Test.  March 2007
  • Nutrition and Neurology, Dr. Dan Murphy, DC. Sept. 2008