William L. Wesselink, DC, FACO
Chiropractic Orthopedist

Education

• 1980 Doctor of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic,
  Lombard, Illinois. Graduation Date 12/11/80
• 1978 Bachelor of Science, Human Biology, National College
  of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois
• 1975 Associate in Arts, Iowa Central Community College,
  Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Post Graduate Diplomate Orthopedic Program, Northwestern College
  of Chiropractic, Bloomington, Minnesota, January, 1988.
• Diplomate Certification, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics, October 1, 1988.
• Certified, American Red Cross Back Injury Prevention Instructor, 1991
• Spinal Rehabilitation, University of Florida College of Medicine, 1991
  Chiropractic Rehabilitation, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1994-1995
• Managed Care Self-Assessment, Northwestern/National College of Chiropractic, 1995
• Chiropractic Orthopedics/Impairment Rating, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1996
• Whiplash, 1996 Masters Certification Program, San Diego Spine Research Institute and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic Managed Care, AZ Association of Chiropractic, 1996
• Spine and Joint Care, UCSD School of Medicine, 1996
• Chiropractic Neurology, Logan College of Chiropractic, 1996
• Managed Care, AZ State Physician's Association, 1997
• Clinical Acupuncture, John Amaro, DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1997
• NCMIC Risk Management, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1997
• Chiropractic Sports Physician, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, 1997
• Activator Methods Seminar, Logan College of Chiropractic, 1998
  Update ‘98, American College of Chiropractic Orthopedics, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1998
• NCMIC/TRIAD Risk Management, NCMIC/TRIAD, 1998
• Whiplash, ’99, San Diego Spine Research Institute and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1999
• Whiplash Advanced Certification, San Diego Spine Research Institute and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1999
• San Diego Comprehensive Spine Care Symposium, Spine & Sport Foundation, UCSD College of Medicine, 2000
• Whiplash Advanced Certification, San Diego Spine Research Institute and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 2000
• Chiropractic Rehabilitation, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 2001
• American Specialty Health, Clinical Quality Conference, San Diego, CA 2001
• NCMIC/TRIAD Risk Management, NCMIC/TRIAD, 2002
• American Specialty Health, Clinical Quality Conference, San Diego, CA 2002
• Chiropractic Technique & Case Management, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 2002
• International Spinal Trauma Conference, Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, 18 hrs, Parker College of Chiropractic, 2003
• American Specialty Health, Clinical Quality Conference, San Diego, CA 2003
• Chiropractic Rehabilitation, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 12 hrs, 2004
• American Specialty Health, Clinical Quality Conference, San Diego, CA 2004
• Wrangler ProSport Chiropractic SportsMedicine Conference, Logan College of Chiropractic, 18 hrs, 2004
• Extremity Adjusting Protocols, Mark Charrette, DC, Cleveland College of Chiropractic, 8 hrs, 2005
• Arizona Association of Chiropractic, John Triano, DC, Post-Surgical Low Back Care, NCMIC, National University of Health Sciences, 8 hrs, 2005
• American Specialty Health, Clinical Quality Conference, San Diego, CA 2005
• Advancement through Chiropractic Training, Colossus Program, Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners Course Approval, 6 hrs, 2005
• Active Release Techniques, ART®, Lower Extremity Certification, New York Chiropractic College, 24 hrs, 2006
• Active Release Techniques, ART®, Upper Extremity Certification, New York Chiropractic College, 24 hrs, 2006
• American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Evidence Based Pain Management, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 19 hrs, 2007
• BodyZone, Inc., Integrating Chiropractic and Postural Rehab Exercises, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 12 hrs, 2007
• American College of Chiropractic Consultants & College on Forensic Sciences, Improving Decision Making Skills for the Independent Examiner and Case Reviewer, 21 hrs, 2007
• Clinical Update 2008, American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 21 hrs, 2008
• Active Release Techniques, ART®, Upper Extremity Certification, New York Chiropractic College, 24 hrs, 2009
• Clinical Update 2009, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 21 hrs, 2009
  

Experience

• 1993-Present - Owner, private practice, chiropractic orthopedics, Arizona Chiropractic Orthopedics, Tucson, Arizona. Specializing in evaluation and treatment of spinal and neuromusculoskeletal injuries and disorders, independent medical examinations, file reviews, medico-legal consulting, and impairment ratings.
• 1998-2001 Specialty Chiropractic Clinic, Concentra Medical Centers, Tucson, Arizona
• 1991-1998 Specialty Chiropractic Clinic, Helian Occupational Corporate Medical Centers, Tucson, Arizona.
• 1990-1993 Co-owner, Back & Neck Rehabilitation Center, Tucson, AZ, a spinal evaluation and rehabilitation facility.
• 1988-1990 Owner in private general practice, Tucson, Arizona.
• 1981-1988 Owner in private general practice, Wesselink Clinic of Chiropractic, Eagle Grove, Iowa.
• 1980-1981 Associate doctor, Michigan Avenue Diagnostic Center, Chicago, Illinois.

Licensures & Certificates

• Current active license for chiropractic practice in Arizona.
• Board certified for Physiotherapy, Traction and Acupuncture in Arizona.
• Arizona License # 4388
• Physiotherapy & Traction License # 2277
• Acupuncture License # 155
• Board certified, Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists, October 1, 1988. Certificate # 2018.
• Fellow, American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists, 1988
• Certification in AMA Impairment Rating, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1988
• AMA Impairment Rating Re-certification, 4th Edition, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1996
• Certified in Active Release Technique, ART®, Upper and Lower Extremities
• Approved preceptor for chiropractic intern training, Northwestern University of Health Sciences and Palmer-West College of Chiropractic

Membership & Associations

• Member, American Chiropractic Association
• Member, Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics
• Fellow, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics
• Fellow, American Back Society
• Member, Arizona Association of Chiropractic
• Past Secretary-Treasurer, Iowa Chiropractic Society, 1985-88

Articles & Publications

• Sacroiliac Syndrome: An Overview
• Lumbar Disc Herniations in the Presence of Unilateral Sacralization: A Case Report
• Cervical Spine Disc Disease in Cases of Shoulder Soft Tissue Ailments

Presented to Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN, for Diplomate Chiropractic Orthopedic Program.