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Curriculum Vitae
Alan M. Shaff, B.S., D.C., D.A.C.B.S.P., F.I.A.M.A.
4801 Linton Blvd., Suite 9-A
Delray Beach, Fl. 33445
(561) 495-4357
OCCUPATION: Doctor of Chiropractic
SUBSPECIALTIES AND ADVANCED TRAINING:
Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (D.A.C.B.S.P.)
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.)
Sports Injury Specialist
Acupuncture (F.I.A.M.A.) / certified to practice in Florida, Connecticut, Vermont & Colorado
Utilization Review Consultant
Independent Medical Examiner
Chiropractic Industrial Injury Prevention Consultant
Holistic Chiropractor/ Holistic Nutrition
Applied Kinesiology
LICENSURE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC:
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Colorado:
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August 10, 1999
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#4801 with Acupuncture privileges
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Vermont:
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February 10, 1992
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#06-00000915 with Acupuncture privileges
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New Jersey:
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September 20, 1983
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#2591(Inactive Status)
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Connecticut:
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July 21, 1983
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#441 with Acupuncture privileges
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Florida:
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June 9, 1983
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#CH0004361 with Acupuncture privileges
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New York:
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April 1, 1983
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#X3445
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GRADUATE DEGREE:
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March 31, 1983:
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Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport, Iowa.
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Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude/ D.C.
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Certificate of Proficiency in Chiropractic X-ray
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POST-GRADUATE DEGREES, EDUCATION AND NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Present:
I maintain at least 24 hours of continuing education per year (with many years exceeding this requirement) to maintain my chiropractic license and Diplomate in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. Hours and course work are available for review.
Areas of study include:
Florida rules, regulations and laws.
Spinal manipulative technique updates regarding management of spinal conditions including sports injuries, general practice and geriatrics .Acupuncture including advanced facial rejuvenation techniques. Currently enrolled in the Diplomate Nutrition course sponsored by the University of Miami. This course includes instruction in alternative / holistic nutritional approaches to disorders such as management of pain, endocrine disorders, menopause, and Support of proper aging through the use of alternative supplementation, herbal, homeopathic and naturopathic nutrition.
Below are listed highlights of past course work, certification programs and degrees obtained through continuing education classes:
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Fellow International Academy of Medical Acupuncture /F.I.A.M.A. |
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Completed 200 hours in Acupuncture and requirements for Fellowship |
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Degree in Acupuncture. |
| 1999 |
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Completed training with the Florida Department of Health and Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine to become a full examiner for the Semi-Annual Florida Board of Chiropractic Licensure Examination. As an examiner, Dr. Shaff was responsible for administering the practical proportion of the Florida Chiropractic Board examination to doctors applying for LICENSURE to practice in the State of Florida. |
| 1998 |
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64 hours of continuing education consisting of: Comprehensive Diagnostic Laboratory Evaluation, Forensic Chiropractic, Application of Forensic Evidence and Investigation, Federal Rules applicable to Forensic Chiropractic and Chiropractic Forensic Examinations/Evaluations. |
| 1997 |
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Insurance Utilization Review Consultant:
Logan College of Chiropractic
Completed 100 hour program in Insurance Utilization Claim Review and passed certification examination.
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| 1996 |
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Certification to Practice Acupuncture:
University of Miami School of Medicine
Completed 100 hour program in Acupuncture and passed Florida Board Chiropractic Examination to become certified to practice Acupuncture.
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| 1996 |
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U.S. Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Sports Medicine Staff
Chiropractor in residence July 16-July 31
In 1996, Dr. Shaff was chosen to be the Chiropractor in Residence at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. While there, he treated many of the athletes preparing for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 1996 Para-Olympics and the athletes that reside at the training center. In the preceding 10 years prior to his attendance at the training center, only 40 Chiropractors throughout the United States have ever been chosen to participate on this elite level. After completion of his residency, Dr. Shaff became a member of the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society which is only open to physicians that have successfully completed this process.
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| 1995 |
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Certified by the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation, Rehabilitation and Medical Services Unit as a Workers’ Compensation Provider. June 9, 1995. |
| 1995 |
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Completed the Florida Comp Certification Program conducted by H.J. Ross Company, Inc. May 20, 1995 - 5 hours. |
| 1994 |
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Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians/D.A.C.B.S.P.
June 10, 1994. Certificate Number 21.
Completed 320 classroom hours in Sports Chiropractic Medicine.
Successfully passed written and practical examinations in Chiropractic Sports Medicine.
Logged 100 hours as a treating Sports Physician at sporting events and published a research paper to receive this advanced degree in Sports Medicine.
Currently there are less than 200 doctors out of 60,000 practicing Chiropractors in the United States that have obtained Diplomate status in Sports Chiropractic.
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| 1991-93 |
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Completed 220 hours in the Diplomate program in Chiropractic Sports Injury:
New York Chiropractic College and Logan College of Chiropractic.
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| 1991 |
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Texas Chiropractic College: Certificate in Manipulation Under Anesthesia Instructor: Harold Tondera, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. |
| 1991 |
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Institute for Quality Medical Management
Certificate in Clinical Quality Management regarding PPOs, HMOs and Managed Health Care
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| 1991 |
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Applied Kinesiology Seminar:
ICAK-sanctioned with Dr. Leo Minsky - 100 hours
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| 1990 |
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Independent Medical Examiner’s Certification Course
Completed 6-month course sponsored by the FCA and Parker
College of Chiropractic regarding standardization of independent medical examinations. 72 hours, final course score - 100.
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| 1989 |
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National College of Chiropractic - Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
Stanley Kaplan, D.C., D.A.C.B.O.
20 hours, final score - 96
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| 1988 |
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ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness
Conferred DEGREE as a CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN (C.C.S.P.)
(July 15) Successfully passed written examination to obtain CCSP degree.
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| 1987-88 |
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Completed 100 hour program in Sports Injuries sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic |
| 1987-88 |
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Chiropractic Industrial Consultant - completed 120-hour course in Industrial Ergonomic Program sponsored by Northwestern Chiropractic College and FCA. This course led to an advanced status as a Chiropractic Industrial and Workers’ Compensation Consultant. |
| 1981-83 |
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Intern: Palmer Clinic, Davenport, Iowa.
Note: Palmer College of Chiropractic is the founding school in the profession and is considered to be among the finest Chiropractic Colleges in the world.
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| 1982 |
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National Board of Chiropractic Examiners:
Part I and Part II examinations.
DIPLOMATE #20755
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| 1980-82 |
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Applied Kinesiology Seminar, Davenport, Iowa
ICAK-sanctioned - 200 hours
(Applied Kinesiology is the study of muscles and motion as applied to Chiropractic and Sports Medicine.)
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PUBLICATIONS:
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| 1994 |
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Video Fluoroscopy as a Method of Detecting Occipitoatlantal Instability in Down’s Syndrome for Special Olympics. Chiropractic Sports Medicine. 1994; 8:144-147.
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION:
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Bachelor of Science/B.S.
Excelsior College/University of the State of New York |
| 1978 - 1979 |
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University of Vermont |
| 1976 - 1977 |
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Syracuse University |
| 1975 - 1976 |
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Rockland Community College |
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS:
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| U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society |
| American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians |
| Florida Chiropractic Association |
| International College of Applied Kinesiology |
Alan M. Shaff, B.S., D.A.C.B.S.P., F.I.A.M.A.
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Palm Beach County Special Olympics: Medical Director and Steering Committee 1992 - 1997
Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.: President 1992 & Secretary of Executive Council - 1990-91 Board of Directors
Activities included lecturing on Industrial Injury Prevention
Delray Beach Jaycees - Vice President, 1987 - 1988
EXPERIENCE:
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| 1985-present |
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Director of the Boca - Delray Chiropractic & Holistic Care Center
4801 Linton Boulevard, Suite 9-A
Delray Beach, Florida 33445
To date, Dr. Shaff has documented over 125,000 patient encounters. |
| 1984-85 |
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Director of Chiropractic, Instituto Nazionale Static
11 Via Udine, Trieste, Italy
Note - This clinic served a population of 400,000 with a daily patient flow of over 100 patients per day. Documented over 32,000 patient visits in this clinic.
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| 1983-84 |
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Associate Chiropractor,
Burak Chiropractic Clinic
9404 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, Florida
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SPORTS-SPECIALTY EXPERIENCE
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| 1996 |
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Olympic Training Center: Chiropractor in Residence.
(See Post Graduate Information and notable accomplishments above). |
| 1992-97 |
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Medical Registration Coordinator and Medical Chairman for Palm
Beach Special Olympics: Providing pre-participation physicals and sports medicine coverage at area events.
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| 1992-93 |
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Vice President, Florida Chiropractic Association Sports Injury Council |
| 1992 |
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Sports Medicine Staff
1992 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, New Orleans, LA
Chosen by ACA Sports Injury Council as one of thirty doctors providing sports medicine coverage to America’s Olympic hopefuls (June 17-28)
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| 1991-93 |
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Chairman, Ethics Committee for the Florida Chiropractic Association
Sports Injury Council
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Alan M. Shaff, B.S., D.A.C.B.S.P., F.I.A.M.A.
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| 1991 |
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Certified Special Olympics Chiropractic Physician (FCA) |
APPOINTMENTS:
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Florida Board of Chiropractic Examiners: Appointed as an examiner for bi-annual Florida Chiropractic State License examination. 1999 -2003.
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| Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Workers’ Compensation. Rehabilitation and Medical Services Unit. August 23, 1995. Pursuant to Rule 38F-54.006 Qualified and selected as an expert medical advisor. |
Florida Chiropractic Association Sports Injury Council Representative to the 1996 Atlanta Sports Chiropractic Olympic Committee. This organization worked to provide and coordinate Chiropractic coverage at the 1996 Olympics.
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Florida Department of Labor & Employment Security
Division of Workers’ Compensation
Bureau of Medical Services and Rehabilitation
Included on Chief Judge’s list of physicians who may perform independent medical examinations pursuant to Florida Statutes 440.13 (2) (1) 3.a.
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| Marquis Who’s Who in the South and Southwest |
| Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Technology |
| Strathmore’s WHO’S WHO |
| AMERICA’S TOP CHIROPRACTORS 2005, 06, & 07 Consumers’ Research Council of America |
TELEVISION INTERVIEWS:
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WPTV Channel 5 NBC News (West Palm Beach Fl):
“Fenzian Pain Control System”
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| 8/25/2005 |
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WPBF Channel 25 ABC News (West Palm Beach Fl.):
“Insight Millennium -How it can diagnosis your back pain”
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| 7/18/2005 |
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WFOR Channel 4 CBS News (Miami, Fl):
“Insight Millennium and how it can help diagnosis the cause of your back pain.”
This interview was shown nation wide (USA) and in Canada
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| 5/30/2005 |
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WPLG Channel 10 ABC News (Miami-Ft Lauderdale, Fl):
“How to improve your Golf game with orthotics”
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Note: These interviews are available for viewing at DrShaff.com |
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