Carrick Trained Doctors
Dr. Michael Swank, D.C., D.A.B.C.N.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Swank graduated in 1978 from Berwick High School, Berwick, Pennsylvania. He attended Bloomsburg University before entering Pennsylvania College of Straight Chiropractic. He graduated in 1983 as a Doctor of Chiropractic and in 1991 completed a three year diplomate Chiropractic Neurology program. He is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. He has continued study of his bachelor of science education at York College.
Dr. Swank has taught postgraduate classes in Neurology. And, is an associate testing examiner for the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology. He is chairman of the Commission on Accreditation of Graduate Education in Neurology (CAGEN). Has helped in the development of tests for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Dr. Swank has completed many different chiropractic technique and adjusting seminars. So that he will have an arsenal of differing ways to treat your spinal conditions.
- Motion Palpation
- Pierce-Stillwagon Technique
- Cox Flexion-Distraction
- Extremity Manipulation
- Palmer Technique
- Torque Release Technique
Dr. Swank continues to stay on top of the latest research by communicating with the leaders in the fields of whiplash injuries, nutritional healing, wellness, occupational safety, low back rehab and best practices.
Dr. Swank has x-ray facilities on site and has extensive class time in the reading of MRI pictures.
Dr. Swank has studied the diagnosis and conservative treatment of ADHD, learning disabilities and behavioral disorders.
Dr. Swank is a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association. He is a district board member of the PCA.
Dr. Dennis G. Heath, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Heath graduated in 1980 from West York Area High School, York, PA. He attended Los Medanos Community College and California State University-Hayward, before attending Life Chiropractic College. Dr. Heath graduated in 1987 with Doctor of Chiropractic.
Dr. Heath has completed many different chiropractic technique and adjusting seminars. So that he will have an arsenal of differing ways to treat your spinal conditions.
- Motion Palpation
- Gonstead Technique
- Cox Flexion-Distraction
- Activator Technique
- Extremity Manipulation
- Thompson Technique
- Sacro Occipital Technique
- Pediatric Adjusting
- Geriatric Adjusting
Dr. Heath continues to study the latest health research. He also has experience as a strength training and nutritional coach for local high school and amateur athletes. Dr. Heath has treated a wide variety of sports-related injuries.
Dr. Heath has training and years of work experience as a vascular technician.
College Education
- Los Medanos Community College
- California State University - Hayward
- Life Chiropractic College
Postgraduate Education
- Physiologic Therapeutics
- Chiropractic Sports Injuries
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Extremity Adjusting
- Nutrition
- Vascular Diagnosis and Technique
- Chiropractic Research
Dr. Emily Styer, D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
While at Life University Dr. Emily focused her studies on functional neurology. She interned at the Cerebrum Health Center (formerly called Carrick Brain Center), a brain center in Atlanta, where she learned how to work with patients with concussions, brain injuries, and various other neurological issues. She also focused her studies on understanding the neurological causes and treatments of developmental delays and autism spectrum disorders in children. Dr. Emily is currently taking post-graduate classes at the Carrick Institute towards pursuing a diplomate status as a functional neurologist with the American Chiropractic Neurology Board.
College Education
- Life University
- Millersville University
Postgraduate Education
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Carrick Institute