C.V. - Dr. Susan Wenberg, M.A., D.C

Clinical Experience
2015-2021	Tucson, Arizona. Staff Chiropractor for the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System.
2012-2015	Las Vegas, Nevada. Staff Chiropractor for the Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Healthcare System..
1990- 2012	Tucson, Arizona. Self employed in private practice offering health care services for patients of all ages with neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions.
Professional Leadership
2012-2021	Councilor - Council on Chiropractic Education
2007- 2012	Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Professional Member, retired as Chairperson. Appointed by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano in 2007. Served a five year term.
1990-2012	Professional Advisory Board Member for Polio Epic, Tucson’s Post-Polio support group
2002-2010	Board Member - Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, Inc.
2006-2009	Speaker Coordinator - Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, Inc.
1995-2001	Education Committee Chair - Arizona Association of Chiropractic
1999-2001	Board Member - Arizona Association of Chiropractic
Publications Wenberg S & Thomas JA 2000 The Role of Vision in the Rehabilitation of the Musculoskeletal System: Part 1 Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 4(4): 242-245 Wenberg S & Thomas JA 2001 Post Traumatic Vision Syndrome and the Locomotor System: Part 2 Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 5(1): 2-10 Wenberg S Chapter 3 in the book Health and Healing after Traumatic Brain Injury: Understanding the Power of Family, Friends, Community, and Other Support Systems, Praeger Press, one book in a series entitled Disability Insights and Issues, Editor: Heidi Muenchberger, PhD, May 2013
Education
2004-2006	Completed 300+ hours of postgraduate education in Chiropractic Neurology and am thus eligible to sit for the Board Examination of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. The program is offered by the Carrick Institute (www.carrickinstitute.com).
1995-2000	Course Chairperson for the 120 hour post graduate Rehabilitation Program offered by Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Completed in December 1995. I completed an additional 100+ hours of training through the same program from 1995-2000.
1992	Logan Chiropractic College. Completed a 120 hour post graduate course and an exam leading to credentialing as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician.
1985-1988	Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA 90601. Magna Cum Laude - Doctor of Chiropractic.
1983-1985	University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Master of Arts degree in Biology.
1977-1981	Linfield College, McMinnville, OR 97128. Cum Laude - Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology.
Additional Training
2011	Participating in a research study, Project Reach, with the University of Arizona. Project Reach, funded by the National Cancer Institute, focuses on learning new ways for chiropractic patients to adopt healthier lifestyles and health habits.
Nov 2011	Served as an examiner for the November 2011 National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part IV practical clinical examination, which tests chiropractic students competency levels for x-ray interpretation and diagnosis, chiropractic technique, and case management. Results of the Part IV Examination are used by many state licensing authorities in lieu of other practical examinations for licensure.
1995- present	Completed courses in Advanced Manual Medicine in Europe in 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2009 under the direction of Czech Professors Vladimir Janda MD, Karl Lewit MD, and Pavel Kolar, PT, PhD, as well as affiliated training in the USA. Study in this program led to certification as a Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Practitioner in 2009 (www.rehabps.com).
1990-Present	Topics in other post-graduate seminars included women's health, nutrition, pediatrics, orthopedics, developmental reflex therapy, whiplash trauma, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and acupuncture.

Licenses and Affiliations
Arizona Chiropractic License #4643, since June 1989
Arizona Chiropractic Physiotherapy Certification #2513, since October 1989
Arizona Chiropractic Acupuncture Certification #193, since May 1990
Colorado Chiropractic License #2959, since March 1989

Teaching Experience
2005- 2019	Co-instructor for the annual 12 hour course: “The Role of Optometry in the Rehabilitation of Neurological Impairments”, a course hosted by the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, Inc. in conjunction with the Annual General Conference. It is the first level in a 3 Level program of Clinical Skills development for professionals of all disciplines. The emphasis is on patient-centered multidisciplinary treatment of neurologically challenged individuals.
1999-2002	Occasional Lecturer and Teaching Assistant on the postgraduate faculty of the Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA 90601. Assisting the lead instructors at weekend Postgraduate Rehabilitation courses in Chicago and Los Angeles.
2000	Teaching Assistant for course taught by Professor Vladimir Janda, MD for Northeast Seminars, Inc. March 2000
1988	Part-time Teaching Assistant in the Technique and Anatomy Departments, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA 90601.
1983-1985	University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Part-time position as Teaching Associate and Teaching Assistant in the Biology Department.
Lecture Presentations
2010-2012	“Chiropractic Care”, a three hour lecture, delivered annually, as part of the Survey of Western Clinical Medicine Course for Acupuncture students at the Asian Institute of Medical Studies, Tucson, AZ.
April 8, 2010	“Using the Balance Board in Therapy”, 6th International Congress of Behavioral Optometry. Ontario, California
April 13, 2008	“Primitive and Developmental Reflexes: Applications for Treating the TBI Patient to Increase Successful Rehabilitation Outcomes (Reflex Patterns and Their Role in Rehabilitation)” 17th Annual Multi-Disciplinary Conference of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, Inc. San Antonio, Texas
April 5, 2003	Manual Treatment in the Management of TBI 12th Annual Multi-Disciplinary Conference of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, Inc. Long Beach, California
March 26, 2000	Manual Manipulation in Rehabilitation 9th Annual Multi-Disciplinary Conference of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International, Inc. Seattle, Washington
Volunteer Participation
1991-2001	Volunteer Naturalist at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in the Coronado National Forest, Tucson, AZ
1994 & 1995	Chiropractor and crew member for a cyclist in the Race Across America (RAAM).