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Curriculum Vitae for David M. Salse, DC

As a chiropractor who testifies in court  in med-legal cases, and is contracted with major insurance companies, my professional background is routinely and thoroughly reviewed.  Patients and attorneys prefer to use doctors they use have an excellent 5-star reputation with years of experience.   In addition, I am licensed and in good standing with the California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

But don’t take my word for it.  Be sure to do your own research and find out  why so many people seek out my services for their chiropractic needs.  I’ve included my curriculum vitae for your review.  If you have any questions before using my office, feel free to email me or give me a call.

 

Curriculum Vitae

David M. Salse DC 

694 W. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia, CA  91016

Phone: 626-256-3422

Fax: 626-256-3402

drsalse@salsechiropractic.com

http://WWW.SALSECHIROPRACTIC.COM

 

SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Salse Chiropractic Center, Inc., Clinic Director, Monrovia,  1993 – Present

United Physicians Health Institute, President and CEO, 2008 – 2016

 

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

Doctorate of Chiropractic, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, California,    1993

Internship, Whittier Clinic, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, California,   1993

Diplomate, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners,                                                          1993

Diplomate, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II,                                            1993

X-Ray Supervisor and Operator License (California),                                                              1993

Bachelor of Sciences – California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA,                   1988

Icthus Injury Network – a community of providers educated in personal injury.               2018, 2023-2024

 

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Spine Research Institute of San Diego – Module 3: Principles of Impairment Rating and Forensic Reporting.  Critical documentation, scientific writing, Narrative report preparation, Incorporating outcomes assessment and disability instruments into reports (Oswestry, Roland Morris, etc.), Correct use of the ACOEM, Mercy, Croft, Presley Reed, and QTF.  Critical Rebuttal methods and strategies in today’s modern forensic practice, proper use of the AMA guidelines in personal injury and forensic practice. Newport Beach, CA 2016.

Advanced PI Seminar, Shawn Steele and Associates, Spine-nerve-pain syndromes, ICD-10 coding and billing, managing personal injury cases. Sponsored by the California Chiropractic Association and submitted for approval to the California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  2015

Triad Seminars – Clinical Evidence Based Practice of Chiropractic, Nutrition (Digestion- Probiotic bacteria, antioxidants, Colon Health, Minerals and collagen protein, Water, & GMO. Weight Loss, Gluten & Lactose Intolerance, & Diet Related to behavior problems in children.)  Advanced Chiropractic Adjustive Technique (advanced posture correction, trauma, translations, & scoliosis.)  Principles of Practice, Ethics & Law (Relating to Pharmacology- common side-effects of common pain medication. Related to pain management- instrumentation, therapeutic lasers, managing pain and inflammation. Related to Immunization guidelines- Laws, safety, effectiveness) California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 2014 – 2023,  2008

X-Ray Re-certification, Chris Watkins, DC, DACBR, Sharon Jaeger, DC, DACBR, Cliff Tao, DC, DACBR, patient management and technique.  International Chiropractors Association of California. California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 2012, 2010, 2009

MRI and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. X-ray Recertification, Chad D. Warshel DC, DACBR and Adjustive Technique. California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.  2007

MRI and X-Ray Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient, MRI interpretation, physiology, history and clinical indications, bone scan interpretation, physiology and clinical indications, x-ray clinical indications for the trauma patient. X-Ray, Supervisor Operator Permit Continuing Education, Gary L. Bustin, DC, DACBR, Bustin Seminars. California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. 2006

X-Ray, CT, MRI, Chiropractic Technique Review and Supervisor Operator Permit Coarse. MRI Spine Interpretation, Bulge, herniated, protruded, extruded, sequestered discs, differential diagnosis and clinical triage implications. MRI physics and slice protocols.  CT/MRI case presentation, interpretation, pathology and group participation, review of x-ray, CT, MRI physics and videoflouroscopy.  Michael A. Sladich, D.C., D.A.C.B.R., Radiologic Consultants California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners..   2004, 2005

Certified in Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUAC) – Division of Postgraduate Education, Southern California University of Health Sciences.  California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. -2003

O.R. Privileges – Manipulation Under Anesthesia – Alliance Surgery Center, Whittier CA under supervision of Alvaro Liceaga, MD, anesthesiologist, pain management specialist. 2003

 

SELECTED MEDICAL TEACHING/ LECTURING/ CONSULTING – 2008-2016.

Ergonomic training, Lunch and Learn Lectures, health fairs, and durable medical equipment consulting/training using TENS and cervical/lumbar bracing and postural rehab for corporate employees throughout California.

Select companies include:

Costco, Bank of America, Disney, Boeing, Ratheon, LAX, Technip, Technicolor, Sketchers, The Ritz Carlton, Radisson Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Amtrak, Baxter Pharmaceuticals, Hologic/Genprobe, Kia, Toyota, Yum Inc., Tokyo-Marine, Bose, Gulfstream, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Anheuser Busch, L3 Communications, Bio-Rad, Alcoa, Siemans Healthcare Diagnostics, Quest Diagnostics, Pierce College, Relativity Media, Autozone, UPS, PPG Aerospace, Paramount, Mission College, L.A. City College, Helix Medical, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Cannon, Aramark, Methodist Hospital, The Bicycle Club, Isuzu, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Green Dot, Wet Design, Sheraton Hotels, One Lamda and The ILWU Longshoreman.