Dr. Wanlass graduated Magna Cum Laude from SCU in 1999, and is now an Associate Professor of Chiropractic Technique.
Certifications:
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) from the N.S.C.A. - Since 1999
Certified Specialist in Performance Nutrition (C.S.P.N.) from the I.S.S.A. - Since 1999
Certified in the Cox® Flexion-Distraction Technique - Since 2008
Publications:
He has authored several books on Strength Training and Sports Nutrition.
Work Experience:
Has been in private practice in California and Nevada. He was on the medical team for the World Shotokan Karate Championships in 1997 in Riverside, CA. I have treated professional and gold medal athletes, fire, police, military, and special forces personnel, in both California and Nevada. I was an E.M.T. for 4 years, and I have been Certified in CPR and BLS since 1989.
I have competed and won medals in swimming, cross-country running, 10K runs, triathlons, bicycling, golf, firearms competitions, Shorin-ryu karate, and I was the personal training partner for a two-time Hawaii Ironman® Triathlon competitor.
I was the lead instructor of CP 5 from 2003-2005. I have been the lead instructor of CP 4 since 2007, lead of CP 6 from 2009-2010, lead of the Cox Technique Elective from 2008-2010, lead instructor of Chiropractic Theories & Principles 2010-2011, and the lead of History of Healthcare since the spring of 2012.
In the summer of 2012, I lead a research study comparing 5 palpation techniques to find a subluxation in the thoracic spine. The study was completed with 50 participants and the abstract has been submitted to the ACC-RAC for the 2013 conference in Washington, D.C.
Awards:
1985: I received Certificates of Achievement in Computer Programming, Spanish 3, and Honors English. I belonged to the California Scholarship Federation.
1989- Current: Certified in C.P.R. and Basic Life Support since 1989.
1996-1999: Dean’s list for all 10 terms while at L.A.C.C., inducted into the Delta Sigma Honorary Scholastic Society.
1999: Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic with a G.P.A. of 3.69
1999: Awarded the honor of being included in the 2000 edition of “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities”.
1999: I scored in the 94th percentile nation wide on the Chiropractic National Board Exam Part IV.
2005: I scored in the 94th percentile on the Nevada Chiropractic Physicians' Board Exam.
2008: I completed Parts 1, II, & the practical exam to become Certified in Cox Technique.
2011: Re-certified in the Cox Technique. One of 31 doctors in California.
Teaching Awards and Promotions:
I have received 20 awards from students and the school since 2003.
2003-2005: Instructor
2007-2012: Assistant Professor
2012: Promoted to Associate Professor
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