About the Chiropractic
Health Center of Bristol

Dr. David Spitz

Chiropractic Health Center of Bristol
169 Middle Street, Bristol, CT 06450
860.583.4346

EDUCATION

• Hunter College , City of New York 1975-1978
• D.C. Degree, Cleveland Chiropractic College , Kansas City, MO August, 1981
• Post-graduate Course Headache, Evaluation & Treatment, New York Chiropractic College May 1990
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Sensory System) September, 1990
• Harvard Medical School : Continuing Education Department: Neurology for the Non-Neurologist - October, 1990
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Neurological Controls) November, 1990
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Cerebral and Cerebellar Cortices and Nuclei) - November, 1990
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Neurological Diagnosis) December, 1990
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Neuromuscular Applications) - January, 1991
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Pain) - February, 1991
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies) - March, 1991
• Manipulation under Anesthesia Seminar - July, 1991
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Receptors) October, 1991
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Autonomic Nervous System) - December, 1991
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (The Reflex) February, 1992
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (The Brain and Its Environment) - March, 1992
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Cranial Nerves) May, 1992
• Seminar by Jonathan Ballon, M.D. (Neurosurgeon) - "Lumbar Disc: to Operate or Not"- June 30, 1994.
• Completed Comprehensive Chiropractic Managed Care Self-Assessment Program - 1995
• Completed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification course - April 1996
• Post-graduate Diplomat Course in Neurology (Electrodiagnosis 2) November, 1996
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Neuropathophysiology Part 1)-December, 1996
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Neuropathophysiology part 2)-February, 1997
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Neuropathology-Part III; CNS Trauma; Pediatric & Geriatric Neurology; Disorders of Consciousness)-March, 1997
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Neuropathology-Part IV; Peripheral Nervous System; Neuromyal Junction; Primary Myopathy)-April, 1997
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Chiropractic Subluxation Complex; Articular Neurology)-June, 1997
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Chiropractic Diagnosis & Management of Dizziness)-October, 1997
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Neuroendocrinology)-November, 1997
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Chiropractic Legal Considerations; Expert Testimony; Proper Neurologic Referral & Interprofessional Relationships)-December, 1997
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Ortho. Considerations for the Neurologist)- February 1998
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Course Review, Final Examination)- March, 1998
• Private Pilot Training March 1998 - August 1998
• Private Pilot License September 1998
• Instrument Pilot Training October 1998 – February 2000
• Instrument Rating February 2000
• Volunteer EMT on Burlington , CT Ambulance December 1999-present
• EMT-B course September 1999-December 1999
• EMT-I course February 2000-April 2000
• Post Graduate Course in Neurology (Cranial Nerves)-December 2000
• AMA 5 th Edition Guides to Impairment-Certification-Part 1-September 2001
• AMA 5 th Edition Guides to Impairment-Certification-Part 2-October 2001
• AMA 5 th Edition Guides to Impairment-Certification-Part 3-November 2001
• Commercial Pilot Course, November 2001
• EMT-I Continuing Ed. January 2002-Bristol Hospital
• “Risk Alert: Wrong Site, Wrong Procedure”- 1 credit July 2004-CMIC (Connecticut Medical Insurance Comp)
• “Unanticipated Outcomes”- October 12, 2004 –1 credit CMIC
• “ Chiropractic Physical Therapy 101”- 1 credit October 22, 2004- University of Bridgeport
• “Chiropractic Ortho 107”- 1 credit October 22, 2004- University of Bridgeport
• "Eliminating the Chronic Recurring Subluxation through Neuro Emotional Technique"-Parker College Continuing Education Jan. 2005
• "Contact Reflex Analysis and Designed Clinical Nutrition" - Parker College Continuing Education Jan. 2005
• "Communicating Chiropractic with Passion and Certainty" - Parker College Continuing Education Jan. 2005
• "Coding Mastery for 2005: The Art of Coding Correctly" - Parker College Continuing Education Jan. 2005
• "Science Validating our Wellness Philosophy: We've Been Right All Along" - Parker College Continuing Education Jan. 2005
• "Chiropractic and Sports" - Parker College Continuing Education Jan. 2005
• "Neurology for the Practicing Chiropractor" - Parker College Continuing Education Jan. 2005
• Wellness Certification Program: Modules, 1, 2, 3- 2006-2007

EXPERIENCE

• Chiropractic Health Center of Torrington , PC – February 1982-January 1995
• Chiropractic Health & Wellness Center of Bristol – August 1983-Present
• ChiroCare Accident & Injury Center , LLC – September 1996-Present
• Co-chairman continuing education, Connecticut Chiropractic Association – 1991-92
• Rescue & Ambulance: EMT-I Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, December 1999-October 2002
• Ambulance Lieutenant: Burlington Volunteer Fire Department, October 2001-October 2002

INTERNSHIP

• Cleveland Chiropractic College , Kansas City, MO

CURRENT

• Chiropractic Physician, Clinic Director-Chiropractic Health Center of Bristol
• Claims Review & IME’s: Concentra
• Volunteer Pilot: AirLifeLine
• Expert for allexperts.com

CREDENTIALS

• Diplomat National Board of Examiners
• Connecticut Chiropractic License: #348
• Board Eligible Chiropractic Neurology
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Member of Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research.
• Member of National Headache Foundation.
• Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture.

HMO AFFILIATIONS

SNET PPO, BC/BS, Century 2000, HealthChoice, Aetna Healthplan, American Health Plan, Medspan, MetLife, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Associates (CRA) PPO, HMC PPO, Preferred Medical Choice (PMC), MedView, AIIA/Comp Compare, Medco Value Plus PPO, Oxford Health Plan, CT Health Plan, Kemper, Preferred PPO, Fortis, MetraHealth, Focus Healthcare, HealthRight, MD-Health Plan, PHS, CorCare, Alternative Health Care Solutions, The Managed Care Alliance (TMCA), Yale Preferred Health, PlanPlus.

TELEVISION, RADIO AND NEWSPAPER

• Radio Talk Show (WSNG - Torrington , CT ) 1981-1982, 1986-1987.
• Co-hosted Natural Health Hot Line (Cable 5 - Torrington , CT ) 1983-1984.
• Radio Talk Show (WBIS - Bristol , CT ) 1984
• Bristol Press September 19, 1985 .
• Medical Economics August, 1986
• Article on Chiropractic ( Hartford Courant) March 1987.
• Northeast Magazine July 26, 1987 .
• Quoted in Bristol Press December 28, 1987 .
• Article on health risk of Coca-Cola, Bristol Press March 14, 1989 .
• Radio Talk Show (WBIS - Bristol , CT) May 8, 1990 .
• Article on Chiropractic - Bristol Press, September 19, 1990 .
• Multi-disciplinary Panel on Radio Talk Show (WSNG Torrington ) October 16, 1991.
• Radio Health Talk Show (CNN 910 AM) October 1993

PERSONAL APPEARANCES/LECTURES/OTHER

• Lectured on Chiropractic care to various PTO groups in Torrington and Bristol , CT - 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989.
• Lectured to Sullivan Senior Center , Torrington , CT - 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988.
• Community Stress Lecture - Bristol and Torrington , CT - 1983 through 1989.
• Lectured to Adams House Nursing Facility, Torrington , CT 1985.
• Lectured to Bristol Police Department (all three shifts required to attend this lecture on low back pain) - 1985, 1986.
• Lectured to Bristol Fire Department - 1985, 1986.
• Chiropractic lecture to Dental Society of Litchfield County 1988.
• Chiropractic lecture to Staff Physicians at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital - 1988.
• Lectured to Hope Grange, Torrington , CT - 1988.
• Lectured to St. Matthew's students - January 1990.
• Lectured to St. Matthew's students - April 1990.
• Post-graduate headache symposium - May 5/6, 1990 given by New York Chiropractic College .
• Stress Management Seminar - Bristol Senior Center - June 12, 1990
• Public Chiropractic Lecture - Bristol Senior Center - June 19, 1990 .
• Appointment to the Mayor's Task Force Against Drugs - June, 1990.
• Lecture to Parents without Partners - Bristol , CT - November, 1990
• Safety Lecture to New Britain CL&P Employees, `Low Back Pain and Lifting' - March 22, 1991 .
• Stress Lecture - Natural Food & Nutrition Group - February 10, 1992 .
• Headache Lecture - Bristol Public - March 23, 1992 .
• Stress Management Seminar - St. Joseph School - April 7, 1992 .
• Headache Lecture - Bristol Public - July 13, 1992 .
• Stress Management Seminar - Bristol Public - Radisson Hotel - September 21, 1992 .
• Headache Lecture - CT Mutual Insurance Company - October 21, 1992
• Stress Management Seminar - Bristol Police Department - November 9, 1992 .
• Stress Management Seminar - Gloria Dei Church - February 7, 1993 .
• Chiropractic Health Workshop - Bristol Senior Center - February 10, 1993 .
• Stress Management Seminar - Bristol Public - Radisson Hotel - September 21, 1993 .
• Natural Ways to Reduce Stress' - members of New England Health & Racquet, Bristol - February 23, 1994.
• A Managerial Approach to Stress Reduction' - Bristol Chamber of Commerce (luncheon group) - April 13, 1994.
• Stress Workshop, Bristol Teachers, Bingham School , April 26, 1994 .
• Back Injury Prevention Workshop: `In-service' to Ingraham Manor Geriatric Care Center , April 27, 1994 .
• Techniques to Reduce Stress', In-service to Sheriden Woods Geriatric Care, May 18,1994 .
• Teen Stress Reduction Class - Memorial Boulevard School , May 25, 1994
• Back Injury Prevention In-service to Bristol Visiting Nurses Association, June 15, 1994 .
• Reviewed Examination X-rays for the State Department of Health, June 1996
• Stress Workshop, Sheriden Woods Nursing Home, Bristol , CT , November 19, 1996
• Headache Workshop, the Body Shoppe, Bristol , CT , January, 1999
• Stress Workshop, Beekley Corp., Bristol , CT , March, 2000
• CT Special Olympics, New Haven CT , June 10-11, 2000 EMT Volunteer
• Stress Management Workshop, Wild Oats Market, September 19, 2000
• Stress Management Workshop, Bristol Public- Tiffany Room , Bristol , CT October 22, 2002

DANIEL S. HERSH, D.C.

Chiropractic Health Center of Bristol
105 Hungerford Street , Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860.524.8955 Fax: 860.524.8636

Education - Experience:

• B.A. Cum Laude Queen’s College of the City University of New York – 6/71
• Temple University School of Dental Medicine - 9/74-1/75
• D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic; New York Chiropractic College – 12/78
• Chiropractic Health Center of Torrington, P.C. - 9/79 - 1/97
• ChiroCare Accident & Injury Center, L.L.C. – 9/96 - present
• Chiropractic Health & Wellness Center of Bristol - 2/97-present
• Diplomat: American Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Harvard Medical School: Continuing Education Department:
  Completed course, Neurology for Non-Neurologist - 9/90
• Chairman: Continuing Education Department, Connecticut Chiropractic Association - 1991-92
• Neurology Diplomat Board Certification Postgraduate Program: New York Chiropractic College: State University of New York - 9/92-3/98
• Neurology: Postgraduate Education: New York Chiropractic College;State University of New York – 9/92-3/98

Training:

• Columbia Institute of Chiropractic - Outpatient Clinic - 1974-75
• New York Chiropractic College of the State University of New York –Greenvale Clinic – Outpatient facility - 1974-75
• Thompson Terminal Point Procedure: Dr. Clay Thompson, D.C.
• Sacro Occipital Techniques
• Drop pelvic, cervical procedures
• Logan Basic, Non-Force Procedure
• Nimmo/Trigger Point Therapy
• Flexion Distraction Technique: Dr. James Cox, D.C.
• Activator Technique: Dr. Alan Fuhr, D.C.
• SOT Technique: Dr. B. DeJarnette, D.C.
• Clear Scoliosis Method: Dr. Dennis Woggon D.C.

Credentials:

• Diplomat of National Board of Chiropractic Examiners #9528
• Board Eligible Chiropractic Neurology Postgraduate Program
• Licensed to practice Chiropractic in:
  Connecticut #243
  New York #X2067
  California #12189
• Police Surgeon: International Society of Police Surgeons

Member:

• International Chiropractic Association
• Connecticut Chiropractic Council
• Medical Consultation Services of Connecticut
• Statewide Chiropractic Review
• SNETCO PPO
• Metra Health PPO
• M.D. Health Plan
• Healthchoice
• Managed Chiropractic
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Century Preferred Plan
• Oxford
• Healthright
• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Connecticut Health Plan
• Associated Plan Administration
• United Healthcare

Newspaper/Magazine/Personal Appearance/Other:

• Organized and appeared weekly on:
  - Cable Network 5 with “Natural Health Hotline” - 1984-85
  - Health Beat - WSNG, 1990-91: Weekly talk show of related health topics of interest
• Radio Talk Show - WSNG, Torrington, CT - 1981-82 and 1986-87
• Radio Talk Show - WBIS, Bristol, CT - 1984
• Articles of Chiropractic written for:
  - Waterbury Republican - 1988
  - Register Citizen - 1986
• Chiropractic Lecture to the:
  - Residents & Interns at Roosevelt Medical Center, New York, NY - 11/78
  - Several local P.T.O.’s - 1983-89
  - Sullivan Senior Center - 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988
  - Hope Grange - 1983, 1988
  - Adams House Nursing Facility - 1985
  - Bristol Police Department - 1985, 1986
  - Torrington Fire Department - 1985
  - Litchfield County Dental Society - 1988
  - Chiropractic’s role in hospitals - lecture to staff, physicians at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Torrington, CT - 12/88
• Member of Torrington’s Drug Task Force Council - appointed by the Mayor
• Board of Directors: Northwest Connecticut A.I.D.S. Project 1991-92
• Board of Directors: Torrington Substance Abuse Task Force 1990-92
• Board of Directors: Beth-El Synagogue, Torrington, CT 1994-97
• Founder & Partner of the ChiroCare Accident & Injury Center of Waterbury, Hartford and Newington
• Independent Consultant for the legal profession 1994 - present
• Official Chiropractic Physician with the Nutmeg Ballet 1996-97
• Management Consultant to: Advanced Medical of New England, P.C.