Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Charles K. Kimmel, D.C.
2007 - 2008 Consultant and Colorado senior sales rep for BioMedLasers, Inc.
Developing a Cold Laser Acupuncture book.
2006 – 2007 Ran clinical studies on cold laser for fibromyalgia and developed clinical protocols now being taught and used by BioMedLaser
2006 – 2007 Discovered cold laser therapy. Personally experienced its power in providing pain relief and accelerating the body’s healing processes. Established a practice of treating a number of maladies and conditions at Dr. Steve Schuster and Dr. Brian Voytecek’’s offices.
1999 – 2005 Retired from active practice due to health problems.
1992 – 1998 Owned and operated Stonehenge Chiropractic Center, P.C.
1989 – 1996 Developed a software program called ProSNAP (Professional Source for Nutritionally Applied Products). It had over 300 diseases, defining the condition, describing symptoms and providing recommended nutritional supplementation to support the body with the condition. The software provided the practitioner the ability to print out information on the condition, the supplements, and protocols for the patient to take home and read. The project evolved into ProSNAP’s NRG (Nutrtional Resource Guide) and provided the doctor with ability to invoice the patient and track inventory as well.
1993 – 1995 Authored an acupuncture dictionary.
1984 – 1992 Gave lectures on chiropractic and its importance in regaining and maintaining health and a healthy body. Other lecture topics included wholesome nutrition, vitamins and minerals, and exercise to companies such as Martin-Marietta, AT&T, US West, church groups, Denver and Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Heart Association, and United and Continental Airlines.
1984- 1992 Practiced at Creekside Chiropractic Center at 1211 South Parker Road, Suite 203, Denver, Colorado, 80231.
1984 – 1992 Gave monthly classes on chiropractic techniques and practice building to doctors working at Creekside Chiropractic Centers, P.C.
1990 – 1992 Authored a doctor’s training and procedural manual used for training new doctors at Creekside Chiropractic Centers, P.C.
1989 – 1992 Clinic director of the Creekside Chiropractic Center at 1211 South Parker Road, Denver, Colorado.
1989 – 1991 Instructor for HealthBeat Practice Management.
1988 – 1989 Co-authored a procedural manual for HealthBeat Rehabilitation Centers with Dr. Brent Graves, D.C.
1978 – 1983 Practiced at Allen Chiropractic Corporation, Whittier, California.
Specializing in Sacral Occipital Technique, De Jarnette Cranial Technique and De Jarnette’s CMRT (Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique).
1978 – 1983 Belonged to a Brain Trust with Dr. David Denton, Dr. Lorraine Bonte, Dr. and Mrs. Wayne Allen, Ms. Joyce Clydesdale and Dr. Cynthia Cortini.
1978 – 1983 Was invited to Dr’s Denton and Bonte’s office to observe Dr. Bertrand De Jarnette perform cranial work on patient’s within their practice.
EDUCATION
1966 – 1972 Attended Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, a private institution owned and operated by Church of the Brethren. Majored in Biology and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
1974 – 1977 Attended National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois. It is a C.C.E. accredited institution that is internationally recognized for its courses in basic sciences, clinical diagnostic courses, chiropractic technique courses, its clinical care and time effective treatment programs. Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy, Doctorate of Chiropractic Cum Laude, Certification in
X-ray and Spinography, Certification in Physiotherapy, and Certification in Meridian Therapy and Acupuncture.
INTERNSHIP/EXTERNSHIP
1975 – 1976 Gross Anatomy laboratory assistant in viscera and extremity dissection.
1976 – 1977 Participated in the clinical intern/externship under the direction of Dr. Eugene Gaylord at National College’s satellite clinic in Mont Clare, Illinois.
Participated in the organization of the spinal biomechanics laboratory at National College of Chiropractic.
Member of a research team to determine the effects on the pelvis and weight bearing on the side of the short leg with chiropractic adjustments, inverse weight bearing of the spine (hanging upside down by inversion boots), and running.
Participated in the initiation of a Scoliosis research project.
1977 – 1978 Interned with Dr. Harold Sargent of Des Plaines, Illinois. The focus of his practice was Toftness technique, a non-force adjusting technique.
1978 – 1979 Interned with Dr. Curtis Buddingh of Charlotte, Michigan. The focus of his practice was cranial adjusting, soft tissue manipulation of the abdominal organs, and S.O.T. Attended temporomandibular joint dissection classes at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michiagn held by Dr. John Upledger, author of Cranial Sacral Therapy.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Friends Avenue Chiropractic Clinic
1979 – 1983 Clinic Director of the Friends Avenue Chiropractic Clinic, a satellite clinic of Friendly Hills Chiropractic Clinic, Whittier, California.
Creekside Chiropractic Centers
1984 – 1992 Drs. Mark Albert, Cynthia Cortini and I developed, organized, and initiated the concept of Creekside Chiropractic Centers. Over this period of time we opened multiple clinics in the metro Denver area as well as Colorado Springs employing and training doctors for each. The keystone of our practice was programs of educating the community on the benefits of sound physical structure through chiropractic, exercise, and nutrition.
Stonehenge Chiropractic Center
1992 – 1999 Owned and operated Stonehenge Chiropractic Center at 12369 E Cornell Avenue, #8, Aurora, Colorado.
On September 01, 1992, with the help of Ms. Cynthia Lacey, I opened Stonehenge Chiropractic Center, P.C.
The philosophy of Stonehenge Chiropractic was to provide conservative methods of health care to individuals and families in the Denver-Aurora community. This included, consultation, physical examination, taking of x-rays, x-ray interpretation, blood analysis, nutritional analysis, chiropractic manipulation, physical therapeutic modalities (electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, and hot pack therapy), acupuncture and meridian therapy, as well as health and wellness education. We did not hesitate to refer to other professionals if we determined that the patient’s problem was out of our scope or should the need arise.
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
1979 – 1982 Attended Sacral Occipital Technique Seminars held by Dr. De Jarnette.
1983 Attended the California Disability Evaluation course. Certified to perform disability evaluations.
1985 X-ray seminar on normal radiographic anatomy - Dr. Russel Erhardt.
1986 Magnetic Resonance Imaging – Dr. Terry Yochum
Advanced chiropractic technique seminar – Colorado Chiropractic Association
1987 Biomechanics and pathomechanics of the upper extremity – Dr. John Danchik
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Spine – Dr. Terry Yochum
1988 Traumatic Injuries of the Spine – Dr. Dan Murphy
Atheletic Injuries – Dr. Dan Murphy
1989 Traumatic Injuries of the Spine lll – Dr. Dan Murphy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging – Dr. Terry Yochum
1990 Diagnostic Radiographic Imaging – Dr. Michael Buehler
Traumatic Injuries of the Spine lV – Dr. Dan Murphy
1991 Risk Management – OUM Malpractice Insurance Company
50 hours Clinical Acupuncture Course – Dr. John Amaro
1992 14 hours Health Coach Seminar – Dr. Mark Percival
15 hours Traditional Chinese Botanicals – Dr. Lyra Heller
1993 8 hours Traditional Chinese Botanicals for Female Problems – Dr. Lyra Heller
8 hours Traditional Chinese Medicines in Practice Today – Dr. Jake Fratkin, OMD
1994 8 hours Advance Clinical Nutrition – Dr. Jeffrey Bland
24 hours Clinical Acupuncture Update – Dr. John Amaro
1995 6 hours Applying New Essentials in Nutritional Medicine – Dr. Jeffrey Bland
15 hours Soft Tissue Injuries and Headaches – Drs. Dan Murphy and Rand Swenson
1996 6 hours New Perspectives in Nutritional Therapies – Dr. Jeffrey Bland
8 hours Traditional Chinese Medicine – Dr. Lyra Heller
16 hours Sports Medicine – Dr. Jeff Spenser
1997 4 days Innovative Practice Solutions Boot Camp – Drs. Don Hayes and Mark Percival
8 hours Natural Strategies for Managing Women’s Health – Dr. Lyra Heller
8 hours The Inflammation Disorders – Dr. Jeffrey Bland
1998 6 hours The Importance of Saliva and Stool Diagnostics – Great Smokies Laboratory
8 hours Improving Genetic Expression in the Prevention of the Diseases of the Aging – Dr. Jeffrey Bland
8 hours Applying the Essentials of Herbal Care – Dr. Lyra Heller
16 hours BIA in Your Practice – Dr. Robert Rakowski
1999 8 hours Mastering Nutrition and Natural Medicine in Your Practice – Dr. Jeffrey Bland
6 hours Nutrition in Your Practice – Drs. Brady and Parsons
8 hours Quality Nutrition – Jeff Katke
2000 – 2004 Inactive Practice
2005 12 hours Low Back Pain – Drs. Terry Yochum and Chad Maola
3 hours Professional level CPR – American Safety & Health Institute
2006 12 hours What You REALLY Need to Know About Acupuncture – Dr. John Amaro
2007 4 hours CPR Recertification - Brandon Christensen
3 hours Power of Three – Drs. Terry Yochum, Rod Jackson, and Courtney Brown
15 hours Documenting the Injury & The Need for Care – Dr. Dan Dock
2008 4 hours Introduction to the Applications of Decompression Traction in Modern Chiropractic Practices – Dr. Bradley Burt
4 hours Effective Healing: Understanding human Behavior for Optimum Patient Care – Sara Davenport
2 hours Phototherapy 101: Laser Therapy in the Chiropractic Practice
– Dr. Brent Ungar
2 hours Documentation 2008: Accurate and Appropriate Chiropractic Documentation – Kathy Mills Chang
8 hours Advanced Energy Therapeutics: LazrPulsr Systems – Dr. Gerry Graham, III
13 hours Traumatic Cervical Syndrome – Dr. Daniel P. Dock
2 hours Record Keeping
CPR Recertification – CPR Professionals – Mr. David Rush
CHIROPRACTIC LICENSES
1977 Pennsylvania, now inactive
1978 Illinois, now inactive
Michigan, now inactive
1979 California, now inactive
1983 Arizona, now inactive
Colorado
2009 Colorado, Active
