Meet Dr. Arnold
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 attending Penn State University on a basball scholarship, Dr. Arnold then went on to get his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from The National University of Health Sciences in 2004. Moving to California in August 2004, Dr. Arnold opened his practice in January 2005 in Blackhawk Medical Center.
Dr. Arnold's unique combination of chiropractic, baseball, nutrition, and conditioning resulted in a spotlight in the Contra Costa Times in 2007.
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 – The Pennsylvania State University
-Bachelor of Science Major: Biology Minor: English
Experience
2007 – 2008 – Veteran's Affairs Hospital, Martinez, CA
-Providing free chiropractic care to Veterans 1 day per week
2005-Present – Private Practice
2004 – Chiropractic Internship
-Complete under Dr. David Parrish – Chicago, IL
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 & Universities
-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 – 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 – 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 – Physicians 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 - Present – 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 - Present – California Chiropractic Association
-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 - Present – 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
2009 – Present – CME Instruction
-Given presentations on Shoulder Rehabilitation and Pitching Biomechanics at LifeStyle Rx at ValleyCare Hospital in Livermore, CA in March 2009 and November 2009
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
