JAMES
M. BARRASS, B.Sc., D.C.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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2007
– Present North Ranch Chiropractic
Center Westlake Village,
CA Chiropractor |
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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. |
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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. |
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Professional Education |
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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 |
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
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I have
been studying and utilizing Applied Kinesiology in my daily evaluation and
treatment of patients for 20 years.
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I am
currently involved in self study regarding the field of Immunology and advanced
medical nutritional therapies.
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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.
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Studied
288 post graduate hours in 2006 – 2007 to reactivate my CA license.
SEMINAR INSTRUCTOR
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I have
conducted Applied Kinesiology seminars for Massage Therapists.
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This
course is registered with the state of Florida and provides 16 required CEUs,
Continued Educational Units, for those therapists who attend.
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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.