Curriculum Vitae
Thomas J. Lotus, DC, FACO
600 W. Fulton St. # 304
Chicago, IL 60661
P. 312.756.1778
F. 312.756.1777
Email: [email protected]
Professional Experience:
Clinical Practice: Serenity Health & Wellness, Ltd. 600 W. Fulton St. # 304, Chicago, IL, 60661
Clinical Director: Clinical Orthopedics & Rehabilitation www.serenityhealthwellness.com
Jan 2004 - present
Adjunct Professor, Department of Integrative Holistic Health Studies D’Youville College, School of Chiropractic
Buffalo, NY
February 2010 – May 2010
Gait Analysis & Biomechanics Consultant Running Away Multisport
Chicago, IL
February 2010 - present
Part-time Lecturer, Department of Clinical Sciences National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
April 2005 – May 2009 Post-Professional Faculty
NUHS/Lincoln College of Post-professional, Graduate & Continuing Ed. Lombard, IL
2005 – 2008
Instructor, Motion Palpation Institute Cincinnati, OH
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree National University of Health Sciences Lombard, IL
2003
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree John Carroll University
University Heights, OH 1997
Professional
Licensure
Illinois: Issued January 2004Certifications:
Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists May 2007
Certified, Rehabilitation Levels 1, 2 & 3 American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board 2006, 2007
Teaching Experience:
Extremity Analysis & Adjustive Technique Motion Palpation Institute
Portland, OR
Sponsor: National University of Health Sciences June 5-6, 2010
Elective Course: Chiropractic Rehabilitation Theory/Online Journal Reviews D’Youville College
Buffalo, NY
February - May 2010
The Foot & Its Functional Pathologies in Selecting Running Shoes Co-Instructed with Nike Corporation Instructors
Naperville Running Company Naperville, IL
Full Spine Analysis & Adjustive Technique Motion Palpation Institute
Co-Instructed with Drs. Campbell, Elder, Faye, King, Macchi, Winchester Downers Grove, IL
Sponsor: National University of Health Sciences March 27-28, 2010
Foot Types/Running Types & Running Shoe Selection Running Away Multisport
Host: Nike Corporation
Nike Headquarters, Chicago, IL February 2010
Cervical & Thoracic Spine Analysis & Adjustive Technique Motion Palpation Institute
Co-Instructed with Dr. Brett Winchester Lombard, IL
Sponsor: National University of Health Sciences July 18-19, 2009
Elective Course: Advances in Functional Rehabilitation National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
April 2005 – May 2009
Lower Quarter Functional Assessment & Treatment Motion Palpation Institute
Seneca Falls, NY
Sponsor: National University of Health Sciences May 30-31, 2009
Advances in Gait Analysis
Motion Palpation Institute
Co-Instructed with Dr’s. Corey Campbell, Shawn Eno (CPed), Mark King & Brett Winchester Lombard, IL
Sponsor: National University of Health Sciences March 28-29, 2009
Tempo-mandibular Dysfunction & Mechanical Treatment Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Co-Instructed with Dr. Brett Winchester and RIC Physical Therapists Chicago, IL
Tempo-mandibular Dysfunction & Treatment - Assistant to Dr. Clayton Skaggs Central Institute of Human Performance
Kirkwood, MO 2008
Biomechanics & Rehabilitation: Practical Applications - Upper Quarter & Spine National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL April 1-2, 2006
Soft Tissue Mobilization & Functional Rehabilitation – LA State Board Symposium
Sponsor: State of Louisiana Chiropractic Board Lafayette, Louisiana
December 17-18, 2005
Advances in Functional Rehabilitation: The Lumbar Spine & Lower Quarter National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL July 23-24, 2005
Cervical Spine Biomechanics & Clinical Manipulation - Assistant to Dr. Terry Elder Motion Palpation Institute
Sponsor: National University of Health Sciences October 30-31, 2004
Cervical Spine Manipulation - Assistant to Dr. Terry Elder Homecoming - National University of Health Sciences June 2004
Postgraduate Studies:
McKenzie Method
McKenzie Institute International
Part A: Lumbar Spine: Dr. Steven Heffner, DC, Dip.MDT National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
Oct 11-12, 2010 & Nov 15-16, 2010
Part B: Cervical Spine & Thoracic Spine: Dr. Steven Heffner, DC, Dip.MDT National University of Health Sciences
Lombard, IL
June 13-14, 2010 & July 11-12, 2010
Part C: Problem Solving Practical Workshop: Janet Anspach-Rickey, PT, Dip.MDT Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH November 6-8, 2010
Part D: Advanced Problem Solving Practical Workshop: Scott Herbowy, PT, Dip.MDT Peoria, IL
February 25-28, 2010
Part E: The Extremities: David Oliver, PT, Dip. MDT; Assisted by Steven Heffner, DC, Dip. MDT Grand Rapids, MI April 17-18, 2010 Credential Examination: December 2010 Chicago, IL Clinical Orthopedics
NUHS / Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate & Continuing Education Location: Lombard, IL
Hip & Pelvis 1: Congenital Dislocations, Perthes Dz, AVN, SCFE Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO
September 18-19, 2004
Hip & Pelvis 2: Trauma, Rheumatologic Disorders, Tumors, Etc Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO
October 9-10, 2004
Lumbar Spine 1: Development, Anatomy, Biomechanics Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO
November 13-14, 2004
Lumbar Spine 2: Failed Back Syndromes, Infections, Tumors, Fractures Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO
December 11-12, 2004
Advances in the Lumbar Spine: The Pathological Intervertebral Disc & Its Clinical Syndromes Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO; Matthew Kowalski, DC, DABCO
January 8-9, 2005
Advance in the Lumbar Spine: Posterior Element Disorders & Lumbar Stenosis Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO; Matthew Kowalski, DC, DABCO February 12-13, 2005
Sacroiliac Joint & Lumbar Spine Trauma
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO; Matthew Kowalski, DC, DABCO March 12-13, 2005
Thoracic Spine & Scoliosis
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO April 9-10, 2005
Thoracic Spine & Rib Cage Trauma
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO May 14-15, 2005
Cervical Spine 1 (Development)
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO June 11-12, 2005
Cervical Spine 2 (Trauma)
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO August 13-14, 2005
Cervical Spine: Head Trauma, Vertigo, Neuro Exam Robert Humphreys, MS, DC, DACNB
September 17-18, 2005
Cervical Spine: Disc, DJD, Stenosis, Myelopathy Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO October 8-9, 2005
Shoulder I & Impingement Syndromes
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO January 14-15, 2006
Shoulder II & Functional Rehabilitation of the Shoulder & Cervical Spine Scott Fonda, DC, DABCO
February 11-12, 2006 Shoulder III: Trauma
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO March 11-12, 2006
Elbow II
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO May 6-7, 2006
Hand & Wrist II
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO August 2006
Hand & Wrist III/Rheumatology
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO September 9-10, 2006
Hand & Wrist: Bony Trauma
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO October 7-8, 2006
Clinical Orthopedics Diplomate Program Review: Upper Body
Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO; Scott Fonda, DC, DABCO January 13-14, 2007
Foot & Ankle Gait Mechanics, Mechanical Disorders, Supports & Devices Scott Fonda, DC, DABCO
February 10-11, 2007
Foot & Ankle Common Clinical Conditions, Trauma & Imaging Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, DACBR, DABCO
March 10-11, 2007
Chiropractic Rehabilitation
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Location: National University of Health Sciences, Lombard IL
Prevention and Treatment of Industrial Injuries/Evaluation & Treatment of Muscle Imbalances: Stuart McGill, PhD & Craig Liebenson, DC
November 8-9, 2003 Core Training
Maria Perri, DC January 10-11, 2004
Upper & Lower Quarter Rehabilitation and Nerve Flossing Annie O’Connor, PT
March 6-7, 2010 Cervical Spine Rehabilitation
Clayton Skaggs, DC April 17-18, 2004 Clinical Integration
Craig Liebenson, DC May 22-23, 2004
Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Quarters Scott Fonda, DC, DABCO
November 6-7, 2004
Chiropractic Manual Therapy of the Upper and Lower Quarter George DeFranca, DC
December 4-5, 2004
Office Procedures for the Rehabilitation Specialist Allan Mitchell, DC
January 15-16, 2005
McKenzie Protocols for the Spine Steven Heffner, DC, Dip. MDT February 12-13, 2005
Soft Tissue and Post-Isometric Relaxation Techniques Susan Green, MS, DC, DACRB, Eva Klier, PT March 5-6, 2005
Posture, Gait & Sensory Motor Training Robert Lardner, PT
April 16-17, 2005
Bio-Psycho-Social Decision Points in an Active Care Patient Ryan Van Matre, DC
June 18-19, 2005
Advanced Functional Extremity Training Annie O’Connor, PT
August 24-25, 2005 Orofacial Rehabilitation
Brett Winchester, DC/Clayton Skaggs, DC October 15-16, 2005
Advanced Cervical Spine Rehabilitation Donald Murphy, DC, DACAN November 12-13, 2005
Distance Learning - Chiropractic Rehabilitation Program:
The Bio-Psycho-Social Approach for Chronic Pain Syndromes Core Articles Review
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation and Special Populations
Red Flags & Differential Diagnosis in the Neuro-Musculoskeletal practice Nutrition for Rehabilitation
Pain Management Research Writing
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic Motol Hospital Rotation
Manual Medicine and Developmental-Sports Kinesiology Certification 2nd Medical Faculty Clinic of Rehabilitation
Professor Karel Lewit, MD Professor Pavel Kolar, PAEDDR Alena Kobesova, MD
October 2004
National University of Health Sciences
Lincoln College of Post-professional, Graduate & Continuing Education Graston Technique Module 1 Summer 2003 Module 2 Gary Ierna, DC September 16-17, 2006
Neurologic Exam and Its Clinical Applications Peter Percuoco, DC, DACNB
January 29-30, 2005
Advances in: Gait Analysis, Foot & Lower Extremity Biomechanics 1 Ivo Waerlop, DC, DABCN, Shawn Allen, DC, DABCO, Shawn Eno, CPed February 5-6, 2005
Advances in: Gait Analysis, Foot & Lower Extremity Biomechanics 2 Ivo Waerlop, DC, DABCN, Shawn Allen, DC, DABCO, Shawn Eno, CPed Spring 2005
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago: Spine & Sports Chicago, IL
Sponsored Programs:
Sports & Spine Rehabilitation Symposium
Lower Body Approach: 3 Day Hands on Symposium April 22-24, 2004
Sports & Spine Rehabilitation Symposium
Lower Body Approach: 3 Day Hands on Symposium April 29-May 1, 2005
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago & Thera-Band Academy “Yoga, Janda & Core Training: A Workshop Course” Michaela Veverkova, PT, MA & Jiri Cumpelik, PT October 22-23, 2005
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Kinetic Chain Evaluation & Functional Exercise Approaches: A Lab Based Course Annie O’Connor, PT, OCS, Cert MDT
March 30-31, 2006
Sports & Spine Rehabilitation Symposium
Lower Body Approach: 3 Day Hands on Symposium April 28-30, 2006
Sports & Spine Rehabilitation Symposium
Lower Body Approach: 3 Day Hands on Symposium April 27-29, 2007
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Reflex Locomotion: Developmental Kinesiology & Stabilization Methods; DNS Pavel Kolar, Paed, PhD, Alena Kobesova, MD
June 15-17, 2009
Sports & Spine Rehabilitation Symposium The Hip: 3 Day Hands on Symposium April 30-May 1, 2010
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
The Foot: Physical Therapy Evaluation & Management of Common Disorders Thomas McPoil, PhD, PT, ATC, FAPTA
June 11-12, 2010
Developmental Kinesiology & Stabilization Czech School of Medicine
Reflex Locomotion: Developmental Kinesiology & Stabilization Methods Pavel Kolar, Paed, Dr. Alena Kobesova, MD, Karl Lewit, MD
Motol Hospital, Czech Republic October 2004
Reflex Locomotion: Developmental Kinesiology & Stabilization Methods Pavel Kolar, Paed, Dr. Alena Kobesova, MD
Chicago, IL April 2006
Developmental Kinesiology: Diagnosis & Treatment in Locomotor Pain Syndromes Intermediate Course: Skill Refinement & Practical Integration
Pavel Kolar, Paed Redondo Beach, CA November 10-12, 2006
Reflex Locomotion: Developmental Kinesiology & Stabilization Methods Intermediate Course
Pavel Kolar, Paed, Alena Kobesova, MD Chicago, IL
April 2007
Reflex Locomotion: Developmental Kinesiology & Stabilization Methods Advanced Course
Pavel Kolar, Paed, Alena Kobesova, MD
Host: Central Institute of Human Performance Kirkwood, MO
February 19-22, 2009
Reflex Locomotion: Developmental Kinesiology & Stabilization Methods Pavel Kolar, Paed, Alena Kobesova, MD
Host: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL
June 15-17, 2009
Additional Postgraduate Training:
The Bottom Block & Foot Mechanics Shawn Allen, DC, DABCO Sole Supports
Chicago, IL April 29, 2004
-Training in Orthotic Casting
Advanced Golf Biomechanics & Fitness Instructor David Rose, DC
Host: National University of Health Sciences Summer 2004
Certificates: Levels I-III
The Nutritional Adjustment: Anti vs Pro Inflammatory David Seaman, DC, MS, DACBN
National University of Health Sciences Lombard, IL
Myofascial Release: State of the Art Tissue Mobilization Theresa A. Schmidt, MS, PT, OCS, LMT, CEAS Cross Country University, Educise
Massapequa, NY: Spring 2005
Optimal Performance Bodywork 1: Soft Tissue Techniques, “Trunk & Lower Body” Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, NCTMB
Fitness Quest 10 & Todd Durkin Enterprise San Diego, CA
Sponsor: Serenity Health & Wellness, Summer 2005
Optimal Performance Bodywork II: Soft Tissue Techniques, “Trunk & Lower Body” Todd Durkin, MA, CSCS, NCTMB
Fitness Quest 10 & Todd Durkin Enterprise San Diego, CA
Sponsor: Serenity Health & Wellness, Summer 2005 Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Knee Disorders
Chadwick Prodromos, MD
Host: Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Centers Chicago, IL
October 20, 2005 Pain and the Brain
Lorimer Moseley, PhD, BAppSc (Phty) (Hons) Host: University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Chicago, IL
October 18, 2006
Manual Therapy & Rehabilitation for TMJ and Cervical Spine Disorders Clayton Skaggs, DC, CCRD
Kirkwood, MO
November 18-19, 2006
Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Symposium Stuart McGill, PhD & John Berardi, PhD
Host: Central Institute of Human Performance Kirkwood, MO
January 19-20, 2009
Sports Performance & Rehabilitation Symposium: Lumbar Stability Pavel Kolar, Paed, Alena Kobesova, MD & Stuart McGill, PhD Host: Central Institute of Human Performance
Naples, Florida January 8-10, 2010
Extremity Analysis & Adjustive Technique Motion Palpation Institute
Drs. Mark King & Brett Winchester St. Louis, MO April 10-11, 2010
Professional References:
Peter Breeze Nike Inc. 550 N. Rush St Chicago, IL 312/410-9508 Corey Campbell, DC Nebraska Spine Center 13616 California Street, # 100 Omaha, NE 68154402/496-0404 Mark King, DC
Mt. Lookout Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center Cincinnati, OH 45208
513/321-8484 Paul Lento, MD
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago – Spine & Sports Center 1030 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312/238-7767 or 708/427-3650 Annie O’Connor, PT, Cert.MDT Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago 420 Thatcher Ave
River Forest, IL 60305 708/427-3650
Brett Winchester, DC
Winchester-Hilgefort Spine & Joint Center 40 Walter Ct.
Moscow Mills, MO 63362 636/356-5557