JAMES M. BARRASS, B.Sc., D.C.                                      

         CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN

            Curriculum Vitae

 

 

 

 

 

                         

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

 

2007 – Present    North Ranch Chiropractic Center             Westlake Village, CA

Chiropractor        

 

2000 – 2006         Alliance of Body and Mind, Inc.                              Gainesville, FL

Co-founder & Chiropractic Physician

n     Provide physical evaluations and treatment for individuals with a wide variety of healthcare needs: Spinal, Nutritional, Sports, Pediatric, Elder Care and PI.

n     BodyMind  Evaluations and treatment – NET (Neuro Emotional Technique)

n     Provide nutritional testing & counseling for individuals with organic, metabolic & musculoskeletal conditions & glandular therapy for endocrine disorders.

n     Provide Wellness Life-Style healthcare classes to patients, their families and community service organizations.

n     Florida Licensed Chiropractic Physician # CH003374 since May 1980.

 

 

1980 – 2000                Gainesville Chiropractic Clinic                        Gainesville, Fl.

Founder, Clinical Director & Owner

n     Employed & coordinated the practices of two associate chiropractors, one radiographic technician, one examination tech and 8 staff members.

n     Provided chiropractic care, physical therapy and nutritional counseling to patients

n     Provided rehabilitative exercise programs for injured patients.

n     Conducted in-house classes on health care.

 

Professional Education

 

1995 – 2009         300+ hours of  nutritional training   

1984 – 1987         Postgraduate Diplomat Program in Orthopedics

n     Sponsored by the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

n     300 hours of  training resulting in Board Eligibility Status

1975 – 1980         Los Angeles College of Chiropractic                Los Angeles, CA

n     Doctorate of Chiropractic

n     Graduated Cum Laude

1968 – 1972         Acadia University                                           Nova Scotia, Canada         

n     Bachelor of Science

n     Major:   Biology               Minor:   Biochemistry 

 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION

n     I have been studying and utilizing Applied Kinesiology in my daily evaluation and treatment of patients for 20 years.

n     I am currently involved in self study regarding the field of Immunology and advanced medical nutritional therapies.

n     In 2000 I was trained in Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) which assists with the removal of physical and physiological effects created by

                                                     unresolved emotional blocks.

n     Studied 288 post graduate hours in 2006 – 2007 to reactivate my CA license.

 

SEMINAR INSTRUCTOR

n     I have conducted Applied Kinesiology seminars for Massage Therapists.

n     This course is registered with the state of Florida and provides 16 required CEUs, Continued Educational Units, for those therapists who attend.

n     Power Point Classes I developed for patients and community include:

                                                           Natural Pain Control: Chiropractic, Nutritional & Acupoint Reduction

                                                           Hypoglycemia ~ Diabetes & Energy Balance

                                                           Enhancing Immunity and Eliminating Allergies

                                                           Fatigue:  The Adrenals, Stress and Excess Cortisol ~ Natural Solutions

                                                           Hormone Replacement Therapy ~ au Natural

                                                           Solving the Cholesterol Dilemma ~ Naturally

                                                           The Thyroid ~ Natural Solutions

                Multiple Chemical Sensitivities ~ Treatment Choices

                Energy Production Pathways within the Body

                The Steroid Family ~ Oh What Fun

                The Prostate: BPH and How to Naturally Normalize

                Resolving Sleep Issues Naturally

                Digestive Issues Removed:  GERD, Gastric Reflux, IBS, etc.

                Heavy Metal Toxicity – Diagnosis and Elimination

 

PRACTICE SPECIALITIES ~ Nutritional/Glandular Solutions

                Thyroid Disorders

                                                                Adrenal Fatigue

                Menstrual Disorders

                Menopause Without Medicine

                Estrogen Dominance

                Increased Energy Production

                Neurotransmitter Production Naturally

           

INTERESTS

§     I enjoy the beach and swimming, playing racquetball, walking in mountains, listening to exceptional music and learning more.

 

§     I am fascinated by the human body and enjoy being an avid reader of articles & books related to a variety of different medical

      specialties, including   immunology, endocrinology but especially nutritional therapeutics.