Meet Dr. Arnold

Meet Dr. Arnold

925-321-4668  -  PitchingDoc@msn.com

Born and raised in Nesconset, NY, Dr. Arnold is the proud son of Richard and Maryann and the youngest     of four with his older brothers Mike the Artist, Bill the computer whiz, and his twin sister Carolyn  all back on the East Coast.

What brought Dr. Arnold to the West Coast?  His beautiful wife Tiffany who grew up in Danville and is a Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco.

After graduating from Smithtown High School in 1995 and then attending Penn State University on a basball scholarship, Dr. Arnold graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Minor in English and then went on to get his Doctor of Chiropractic from The National University of Health Sciences in 2004. 

Moving to East Bay San Francisco in August 2004, Dr. Arnold opened his private practice in January 2005. 

You can learn more about Dr. Arnold below or you can click here to get a .pdf version of his curriculum vitae.

Education

2004 – National University of Health Sciences (NUHS)

-Doctor of Chiropractic

2002 – National University of Health Sciences

-Bachelor of Science

2000 – Pennsylvania State University

-Bachelor of Science  Major: Biology  Minor: English

Experience

2005-Present – Private Practice

2004 – Chiropractic Internship 

-Complete under Dr. David Parrish – Chicago, IL

2007 – Present – Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, Martinez, CA

-Providing free chiropractic care to Veterans 1 day per week

Awards

2004 – NUHS Joseph Janse Award Winner 

Awarded to the “Most Outstanding Graduate” of every graduating class

2003 – Student American Chiropractic Association

-Recognized for “Excellence in Leadership” as President of NUHS’s Chapter of the Student ACA

2002-2003 – Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universit

-1 of 25 students recognized by the National University of Health Sciences for outstanding
 accomplishment as a student

1999-2000 – Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges &Universities

-1 of 92 students recognized by the National University of Health Sciences for outstanding
 accomplishment as a student 

1998-1999 – Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges & Universities

-1 of 84 students recognized by the National University of Health Sciences for outstanding
 accomplishment as a student

Licensure & Certifications

2004 - Present – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

2004 - Prsent  – Certified Strength and Condition Specialist (CSCS)

-Certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) to design and implement  safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for athletes

2004 - Present  – Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner

-A form of therapeutic rehabilitative taping that affects the activation of neurological and circulatory systems, allowing muscles to regain proper function.

2003 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego (SRISD) 

 -Advanced Certification: Successfully completed a comprehensive training program in the
 diagnosis, treatment, and management of motor vehicular cervical acceleration/deceleration
(CAD) trauma.
 -Low Speed Rear Impact Crash Reconstruction (LOSRIC): Attended CRASH 2003, a three-day
workshop on state-of-the-art methods of LOSRIC, covering principles of mathematics, physics,
biomechanics, and occupant kinematics, along with participating in human volunteer, full-scale
crash tests and their analyses, and successfully completing a comprehensive written examination.

Associations & Memberships

2007-Present – Phyisicans For a National Health Program
              -A single issue organization advocating a universal, comprehensive single-payer national health program.

2004-Present – American College of Sports Medicine

              -Promoting and integrating scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise  science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of  life.

2004 - Present – American Chiropractic Association 

 -An organization whose mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the chiropractic
 profession, to provide leadership in health care and a positive vision for the chiropractic
profession and its n atural approach to health & wellness

2004 – National Pitching Association 

 -An association formed by leading coaches, athletes, and management teams to help pitchers of
 all ages safely develop to their fullest potential

2003 – California Chiropractic Associat 

-An organiziaton whose mission statement is “To position doctors of chiropractic as the providers of first contacts for  wellness and the optimization of health”

2003 – National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 

 -As the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, the NSCA supports and disseminates
research-based knowledge and its practical application, to improve athletic performance and
fitness.

Extracurricular Activities

2004-Present – Private Baseball Pitching Instruction

-Certified by the National Pitching Association to become proficient at using video analysis of pitching as well as education young pitchers on the mental and emotional side of pitching.

2002-Present – NOW Foods Nutrition Abstract Writer (www.NOWFoods.com)

 -Abstracting medical journal articles concerning nutrition, exercise, and overall health

2003-2004 – National University of Health Sciences

-Served as Editor of The Synapse, the student paper of the National University of Health Sciences

2003-2004 – Chicago White Sox Training Academy – Lisle, IL 

 -Worked for one year as a private baseball pitching instructor

2003-2004 – Student American Chiropractic Association 

 -Served as President of the NUHS Chapter of the Student American Chiropractic Association

2001-2003 – Grand Slam Baseball Academy – Lisle, IL 

 -Worked for two years as a private baseball pitching instructor

1995-1999 – Penn State Varsity Men’s Baseball Team 

 -Awarded a 4.5-year athletic scholarship as a left-handed pitcher