JAMES L. CHESTNUT B.Ed., M.Sc., DC., C.C.W.P.
431 Durban St.
Victoria, British Columbia, V8S 3K2
(866) 935-5362

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

PEER-REVIEWED and PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR AND LECTURER

• Developer and lead instructor of International Chiropractors Association Wellness Certification Program which is the first post-graduate credentialed chiropractic wellness certification program in history. 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 family chiropractic and wellness practice.
• 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 Lecturer - International Middleschool Conference on Healthy Schools at University of Victoria 2005

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, AWARDS

• Named "Chiropractic Educator of the Year" for 2007 by the International Chiropractors Association " for work educating thousands of doctors and students worldwide on science and practice of wellness."
• Named "Researcher of the Year" for 2006 by the International Chiropractors Association for research compiled in book 'Innate Physical Fitness and Spinal Hygiene'
• Peer Reviewer, Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research
• Full Time Consultant for United Chiropractic Association (United Kingdom) regarding evidence-based wellness practice 2007-present
• Chair, Council on Wellness Science and Committee for Research and Validation, International Chiropractors Association 2004-present
• Member, Committee on Chiropractic Postgraduate Education, International Chiropractors Association 2005-present
• Science and Research Consultant WCA Canada (World Chiropractic Alliance) 2005-present
• Award of Distinction 2004 from International Chiropractors Association for significant contribution to scientific literature validating chiropractic in book 'The 14 Foundational Premises'
• Finalist for Chiropractor of the Year award for Canadian Chiropractor Magazine 2004 and 2005
• Member, Postgraduate Faculty, Life West Chiropractic College 2004-present
• Research Grant - University of Victoria 1994-1995
• Graduate Teaching Fellowship - University of Victoria 1992-1994
• British Columbia Athletic Scholarship - Rugby - University of Victoria 1993
• School of Physical Education Top Academic Award - University of Victoria 1989-1991
• British Columbia Academic Bursary - Top Academic in Field of Study 1985-1987

INTERVIEWS AS WELLNESS EXPERT

• Interviewed as wellness expert - University of Victoria Radio Station Mar, 2008
• Interviewed as wellness expert - Victoria Radio Station CFAX Mar, 2008
• Interviewed as wellness expert - Victoria Newspaper Mar, 2008
• Interviewed on Australian radio regarding public lecture on Wellness, Dec, 2007
• Interviewed as wellness expert on University of Victoria Radio Station Nov, 2007
• "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 Eat Well - Move Well - Think Well Lifestyle Plan - 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 Eat Well - Move Well - Think Well Lifestyle Plan - 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

ACADEMIC HISTORY

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

• First person in history awarded these chiropractic post-graduate credentials

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

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 prototype chiropractic wellness practice
• Designed unique program of wellness care centred around trademarked

Eat well - Move well - Think well^® Lifestyle Plan which became foundation for the International Chiropractors Wellness Certification Program.