John Zimmerman D.C., L.Ac. Q.M.E. 566 North Diamond Bar Boulevard Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Office: (909) 861-2611Fax: (909) 247-1816 E-mail: drjohnzimm@verizon.net
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Clinic Director, Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Zimmerman Chiropractic and Acupuncture, Diamond Bar, CA, 2001-present
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Acupuncturist, Licensed in the State of California, License #13160, 2009-present
Acupuncturist, Licensed in the State of Massachusetts, License #242297, 2009-present
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of California, License #26261, 1999-present
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Massachusetts, License #2335, 1999-present
Masters in Asian and Oriental Medicine, Southern California University of Health Sciences College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Whittier, CA, 2009
Acupuncture Internship, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Glendale, CA, 2007-2009
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA, 1998
Internship, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Outpatient Facility, Glendale, CA, 1997-1998
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1998
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1998
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 1998
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 1998
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 1998
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1986
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & DIPLOMATES
Master Tung’s Essential Acupuncture, The theory and essential application of Master Tung’s Acupuncture System. Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine, City of Industry, CA, 2011
TCM Psychology and Medical QiGong, The Theory and Application of Medical QiGong in practice. American Liberty University, Los Angeles, CA, 2011
Neurodiagnostics, Imaging Protocols, and Pathology of the Trauma Patient, An in-depth understanding of the protocols in triaging and reporting the clinical findings of the trauma patient. Maintaining ethical relationships with the medical-legal community. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic Diagnostics, Long Island, NY, 2010
Risk Factors, Clinical Presentation and Triaging the Trauma Patient, An extensive understanding of the injured with clinically coordinating the history, physical findings and when to integrate neurodiagnostics. An understanding on how to utilize emergency room records in creating an accurate diagnosis and the significance of “risk factors” in spinal injury. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic Diagnostics, Long Island, NY, 2010
Crash Dynamics and Its Relationship to Causality, An extensive understanding of the physics involved in the transference of energy from the bullet car to the target car. This includes G’s of force, Newton’s gravity, energy, skid marks, crumple zones, spring factors, event data recorder and the graphing of the movement of the vehicle before, during, and after the crash. Determining the clinical correlation of forces and bodily injury, CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic Diagnostics, Long Island, NY, 2010
MRI, Bone Scan & 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 implications for the trauma patient. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic Diagnostics, Long Island, NY, 2010
Neurodiagnostic Testing Protocols, Physiology and Indications for the Trauma Patient,Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Brain Stem Auditory Evoked Potential (BAER), and Visual Electronystagmosgraphy (V-ENG), interpretation, protocols and clinical indications for the trauma patient. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic Diagnostics, Long Island, NY, 2010
Documentation and Reporting for the Trauma Victim, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and the CPT to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Understanding and utilizing state regulations on reimbursement issues pertaining to healthcare. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic Diagnostics, Long Island, NY, 2010
Documenting Clinically Correlated Bodily Injury to Causality, Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation, diagnosis and clinical correlation to the injury when reporting injuries in the medical-legal community. Documenting the kinesiopathology, myopathology, neuropathology, pathophysiology in both a functional and structural paradigm. CMCS Management Post Doctoral Division, New York Chiropractic Council, New York State Education Department Board for Chiropractic Diagnostics, Long Island, NY, 2010
Basic MRI Part I, Fundamentals of MRI scanners and images. Life University School of Chiropractic, Marietta, GA, 2010
Basic MRI Part II, Shades in MRI, T1 vs. T2 weighted images, fat suppression views, contrast enhanced views and functional MRI images. Life University School of Chiropractic, Marietta, GA, 2010
Basic MRI III, Contraindications to MRI. How to read MRI reports and MRI appearance of degenerative disc disease. Ligamentum flavum hypertrophy, disc herniations, annular tears, and post –disc surgical cases. Life University School of Chiropractic, Marietta, GA, 2010
Acupuncture Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Symptoms, Diagnosis and acupuncture treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. International College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Fullerton, CA, 2010
Holistic Remedies Work, Put Them to Use, Evidence based natural remedies for common conditions. David Brownstein, M.D., Texas Chiropractic College Division of Post Graduate Studies, Los Angeles, CA, 2010
FDA: CGMP Herb Dispensary and Compounding Guidelines, Synopsis of good manufacturing practices for herbal formulas and applying dispensary and compounding guidelines in the clinic. California Acupuncture Board, Los Angeles, CA, 2010
Physiology of How Acupuncture Works, The scientific basis for acupuncture treatment. California Acupuncture Board, Los Angeles, CA, 2010
Stop Smoking/Substance Abuse with Acupuncture, Acupuncture protocols to help stop smoking and substance abuse. California Acupuncture Board, Los Angeles, CA, 2010
Topics in Nutrition-Nutrition and Supplements for Gastrointestinal Disorders, Evidence based nutrition and supplemental support for common gastrointestinal disorders. ChiroContinuingEd.com, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 2010
Blocking Procedures in Chiropractic, Applying blocking procedures of the sacroiliac joints in clinical practice. ChiroContinuingEd.com, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 2010
Cyberounds: Neuropathic Complications of Diabetes, The pathogenesis and neurologic sequelae of diabetes mellitus. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, 2010
Radiology Search and Rescue, X-ray interpretation for musculoskeletal conditions. ChiroContinuingEd.com, Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX, 2010 Diplomate, Oriental Medicine, #115682, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, 2009
AMA Guides-Upper Extremity, The application of AMA Guides in California workers compensation qualified medical examinations. Elliot-Lopez Consulting, Los Angeles, CA, 2009
AMA Guides-Spine, The application of AMA Guides in California workers compensation qualified medical examinations. Elliot-Lopez Consulting, Los Angeles, CA, 2009
AMA Guides-Lower Extremity, The application of AMA Guides in California workers compensation qualified medical examinations. Elliot-Lopez Consulting, Los Angeles, CA, 2009
Common Deficiencies in Med/Legal Reports, Med/legal reports in California workers compensation. Elliot-Lopez Consulting, Los Angeles, CA, 2009
X-Ray Case Presentation and Cervical Adjustive Techniques, X-ray interpretation of spinal pathology and adjusting techniques for the cervical spine. Tong & Associates Seminars, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Burbank, CA, 2009
The Philosophy, Art & Science of Chiropractic with X-ray and Technique, Qualified medical evaluator continuing education and chiropractic technique. International Chiropractic Association of California, Los Angeles, CA, 2008
Master Tung’s Points Dr. Tan’s Applications, Applying Dr. Tung’s points and Dr. Tan’s methods in clinical practice. California Acupuncture Board/NCCAOM, Los Angeles, CA, 2008
IDE: Medical Legal Report Writing & Related Case Management, Medical legal report writing leading to eligibility for qualification as a qualified medical examiner. Palmer College of Chiropractic, Irvine, CA, 2007
Radiology Case Reviews, Selected x-ray and MRI interpretations. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, 2007
Auricular Diagnosis & Treatment, Treatment of common conditions with auricular acupuncture. Lotus Institute of Integrative Medicine, City of Industry, CA, 2007
Office Orthopedics: The Essentials of Non-Operative Musculoskeletal Care, Diagnosis, pathogenesis and treatment algorithms for common musculoskeletal conditions. Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, 2006
Understanding the New Work Comp Laws, ACOEM guidelines, documenting your care with evidence based medicine and office based functional capacity testing and treatment. California Chiropractic Association, Los Angeles, CA, 2006
The Cutting Edge Practice of Chiropractic, A postural based technique protocol. Triad Seminars, Ontario, CA, 2005 Science Based Nutrition, A science based approach to nutritional supplementation. Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX, 2005
Choose Your Radiographs Well, X-ray interpretation for chiropractic practice. Bustin Seminars, San Diego, CA, 2005
The Nutritional Adjustment, Diet and supplements to support the chiropractic adjustment. New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Fall, NY, 2004 Chiropractic Extremity Adjusting, Chiropractic extremity adjusting protocols for foot, knee, hip, wrist, elbow, shoulder, TMJ, and ribs, plus information on spinal and pelvic stabilization. Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA, 2004 Certification as a Qualified Medical Evaluator, #949941, State of California Division of Workers Compensation Medical Unit, Los Angeles, CA, 2003
Certification as an Industrial Disability Evaluator, Palmer College of Chiropractic, San Jose, CA, 2003
X-ray Interpretation Review, Review of x-ray interpretation for common musculoskeletal conditions. Advanced Chiropractic Seminars, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles, CA, 2003
What’s Happening with HIPAA, Update on HIPAA regulations. Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, CA, 2003
Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique, Complete basic activator methods protocols. Life Chiropractic College West, San Lorenzo, CA, 2000
Certification as a State of California X-ray Supervisor and Operator, California Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, 1999
SELECTED TEACHING/ LECTURING/CONSULTING
Lecturer, Stress- Simple but powerful techniques mitigate its deleterious effects, Mount San Antonio College, Pomona, CA, 2009
Consultant, Cervicogenic Headache Management Guidelines, McKesson Consulting, Newton, MA, 2008
Lecturer, Preventing Work Related Spinal Injuries, Cal Spas, Pomona, CA, 2004
Ergonomics Consultant, Prevention of Spinal Injuries, Cal Spas, Pomona, CA, 2004
Associate Faculty Supervising Doctor, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA, 2003-2008
Professor, Tai-Chi and Qigong, Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier, CA, 2002-2003
SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS
American Back Society, Fellow, 2003
SELECTED HONORS & AWARDS
Magna Cum Laude, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA, 1998
Dean’s List, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA, 1998
Delta Sigma, Honorary Scholastic Society, Member, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA, 1998
Cum Laude, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1986
Dean’s List, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT, 1982-1986
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Dr. Zimmerman's complete approach to wellness is, I think, the way forward for modern medicine. He treated my symptoms and the causes simultaneously, this helped me to correct problems with my posture that were causing my discomfort."-
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Your assistance in ridding myself of bone spurs on my heels worked like a miracle. I have had no pain ever since using your advice and techniques. I have now lost over 50 lbs. and continue to loose slowly. Today I can walk for 2-4 miles comfortably..I continue to tell my friends of your assistance and expertise and refer them to you for services whenever possible. I really do appreciate all you've done for me.- Linda R., Teacher
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