JAMES L. CHESTNUT BEd., MSc., DC., C.C.W.P.
431 Durban St.
Victoria, British Columbia, V8S 3K2
(250) 381-9872

This C.V. will be of interest to anyone seeking an
EVIDENCE-BASED
WELLNESS CLINICIAN, AUTHOR AND LECTURER

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1999 - present Author, Lecturer, Wellness Science Consultant/Expert

Chestnut, J.L. Wellness Nutrition. Canadian Chiropractic Magazine May 2007
Chestnut, J.L. Wellness and Chiropractic: Oxymoronic, Redundant, Synonymous, or simply a Perfect Marriage? New Directions - New York Council of Chiropractic Quarterly Magazine 2007
Chestnut, J.L. Wellness Paradigm Public Health Talk. DVD 2007
Chestnut, J.L. The Wellness Expert: Understanding, embodying, and teaching the science of genetically congruent living. Canadian Chiropractic Magazine May, 2006
Chestnut, J.L. Genetics, Lifestyle and Health: The Scientific Truth Regarding Who Gets Sick and Who Stays Well. CD SET 2006
Chestnut, J.L. Chiropractors as Community Wellness Doctors. Michigan Chiropractic Association Magazine 2006
Chestnut, J.L. The Science of Wellness. CD SET 2006
Chestnut, J.L. Dr. Chestnut Wellness Interviews. CD 2006
Chestnut, J.L. An Interview with Dr. James L. Chestnut. Canadian Chiropractic Magazine May 2005
Chestnut, J.L. The Innate State of Mind & Emotional Hygiene (book) 2005 - Textbook for ICA/Life Chiropractic College West Postgraduate Wellness Program
Chestnut, J.L. Innate Physical Fitness & Spinal Hygiene (book) 2005 - Textbook for ICA/Life Chiropractic College West Postgraduate Wellness Program
Chestnut, J.L. The Innate Diet & Natural Hygiene (book) 2005 - Textbook for ICA/Life Chiropractic College West Postgraduate Wellness Program
Chestnut, J.L. The 14 Foundational Premises for the Scientific and Philosophical Validation of the Chiropractic Wellness Paradigm (book) 2004 (received ICA award of distinction for significant contribution to scientific literature validating chiropractic) - Textbook for ICA/Life Chiropractic College West Postgraduate Wellness Program
Chestnut, J.L. The Science of Chiropractic and Wellness. Australian Spinal Research Foundation Newsletter 2004
Chestnut, J.L. The Stroke Issue: Paucity of valid data, plethora of unsubstantiated conjecture. JMPT June 2004
Chestnut, J.L. Movement is Life and Chiropractic Delivers. ICPA Periodical
Chestnut, J.L. Evaluating the quality of clinical practice guidelines (letter) JMPT March/April 2003
Chestnut, J.L. Chiropractic and Stroke: Red Herrings, Methodological Incompetence and Unethical Bias (letter) JVSR 2002 4 (4)
Chestnut, J.L. No philosophy, no Unity; The Disintegration of Chiropractic. Today's Chiropractic 2001: March/April, pp 4.
Chestnut, J.L. and Docherty, D. The effects of 4RM and 10RM training protocols on strength, specific tension, and cross-sectional area in untrained males. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research 1999

• Instructor and developer of the first post-graduate credentialed chiropractic wellness certification program in history "The Wellness Practice™ - 21st Century Chiropractic" which is accredited by the International Chiropractors Association and approved for postgraduate continuing education through Life Chiropractic College West. 2004-present
• Regular Requested Guest Lecturer to Faculty and Students of Chiropractic Colleges in United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand
• Invited guest lecturer for Australian Spinal Research Foundation Perth, Sidney, Melbourne Australia 2005
• Instructor for International Chiropractic Pediatric Association 2002-2004
• Provide postgraduate continuing education credit approved lectures for federal, state and provincial associations in Canada, United States, Europe, New Zealand and Australia on evidence-based chiropractic family wellness practice. Cite most recent neuroscientific literature validating the concept of the vertebral subluxation complex, the neurophysiological global wellness and stress reduction benefits of the chiropractic adjustment for all ages, and critique the available data regarding chiropractic adjustments and stroke. Intelligently review and critique the literature substantiating chiropractic as a unique wellness paradigm.
• Regular guest lecturer at University of Victoria on subject of importance of joint proprioceptive input for proper brain development and function and on overall health and wellness.
• Invited Lecture - International Middleschool Conference on Healthy Schools at University of Victoria 2005

INTERVIEWS AS WELLNESS EXPERT

• "The Science of Wellness Interview" On Purpose Chiropractic Audio Subscription Magazine Series May 2007
• "Defining Wellness Interview" Results Through Research Audio Magazine 2006
• "The Wellness Practice: An Interview with Dr. James Chestnut" The Masters Circle Master Talk Audio Magazine Series 2006
• "Series of Three Interviews on nutrition, exercise, and emotions" The Dr. Rich Levine Show on Positive Choice Talk Radio 1150 AM KKNW Seattle 2006
• "Suicide by Lifestyle Interview" The George DeJong Train Station Fitness Show The Ticket Sports Radio 1310 am Dallas Texas Nov 11, 2006
• "Series of Three Interviews on nutrition, exercise, and emotional stress reduction" The Dr. Patrick Anderson Total Life Conditioning Show 1310 AM Wisconsin 2006
• "Eat Well, Move Well, Think Well Interview "Dr. Ross Rucowsky Healthtalk Radio Show Rhode Island 2005
• "Defining Wellness Interview "Dr. Chris Quigly Healthtalk Radio Show  2005
• "The Quest for Science - An Interview with Dr. James Chestnut" On Purpose Chiropractic Audio Subscription Magazine Sept 2004

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, AWARDS

• Evidence-based wellness consultant for United Chiropractic Association (United Kingdom) 2007-present
• Chair, Council on Wellness Science and Committee for Research and Validation, International Chiropractors Association 2004-present
• Science and Research Consultant WCA Canada (World Chiropractic Alliance) 2005-present
• Member, Committee on Chiropractic Postgraduate Education, International Chiropractors Association 2005-present
• Award of Distinction from International Chiropractors Association for significant contribution to scientific literature validating chiropractic 2004
• Finalist for Chiropractor of the Year award for Canadian Chiropractor Magazine 2004 and 2005
• Member, Postgraduate Faculty, Life West Chiropractic College 2004-present
• Certified in the Torque Release Technique (TRT)
• Proficient in Thompson Terminal Point Technique
• Proficient in Diversified, Activator, and Toggle Recoil Techniques

ACADEMIC HISTORY

2006 Certified Chiropractic Wellness Provider (C.C.W.P.)

• First person in history awarded these post-graduate credentials

1996 - 2000 Doctor of Chiropractic - CMCC, Toronto, Ontario

• Successfully defended, on scientific grounds, the validity of vertebral subluxation complex as a diagnosis.
• Gave a talk to over 150 students at CMCC outlining the scientific evidence for the vertebral subluxation complex as a valid diagnosis (gave out over 200 references)
• One of few students in history to successfully exempt research methods course based on demonstrated working knowledge of research methodology.

1992 - 1995 Master of Science (Exercise Physiology) - University of Victoria

• Specialized in neuromuscular adaptation
• Designed and conducted research study using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (first and only student to ever be granted use of the MRI facilities)
• Awarded internal research grant from University of Victoria
• Taught undergraduate classes
• Presented research at several scientific conferences and published thesis

1987 - 1992 Bachelor of Education (Distinction) - University of Victoria

CLINICAL HISTORY

2000 - present Family Wellness Practice Victoria, B.C. Canada

• Designed and operate a new chiropractic wellness practice
• Designed unique program of wellness care centred around concept of The Innate Lifestyle and eat well - move well - think well™ as outlined in The Wellness Practice™ Wellness Certification Program.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

1994 - 1995 Research Grant (University of Victoria)
1993 - 1994 Graduate Teaching Fellowship (University of Victoria)
1992 - 1993 British Columbia Athletic Scholarship - Rugby
1990 - 1991 School of Physical Education Top Academic Award (University of Victoria)
1989 - 1990
1986 - 1987 British Columbia Academic Bursary (top academic if field of study)
1985 - 1986