Dr. Gelfound's Resumé
Business
GELCO Is a center dedicated to providing the highest quality care in a positive healing environment. A multi-discipline approach is the focus for coordinating patient care and specializes in juries related to work, sports and motor vehicle accidents.
Education
- University of Arizona, Graduated May, 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC), Graduated December 18, 1993 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree (Cum Laude).
Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Postgraduate education specific to evaluating physical fitness and the assessment and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. The candidate must also complete a comprehensive written examination, hands-on practical examination and peer-reviewed 100 hours of clinical setting. A written requirement must be completed and submitted for peer-review.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
The National Strength and Conditioning Association is a NOCA certified organization and is the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning for improved physical and athletic performance. (Since 2000)
Qualified Medical Evaluator
Confirmed on 10/15/98 by the state of California Department of Industrial Relations Industrial Medical Council.
Fellow of the Academy of Forensic & Industrial Chiropractic Consultants
Chiropractic specialty organization designed to improve the chiropractic physician's knowledge and skill with regard to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, documentation, report writing, research and expert testimony; since 1997.
US Olympic Training Center
Selected to the medical staff for a two week volunteer internship at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO June 2001. Head Medical Director, Ed Ryan, Head Athletic Trainer Margie Hunt.
Industrial Medicine
GELCO Occupational Health Services, preferred provider of industrial medicine for City of Palmdale, Antelope Valley Country Club, Boeing Aircraft, Waste Management, Sam's Club, Walmart, High Grade Materials, Health-Link Medi Van and Cornerstone Materials
Chiropractic Occupational Health Management (COHM), regional pre-employment testing and work injury treating site: American Medical Response (AMR), High Desert Operations Manager Scott White.
Drug & Breath Alcohol Testing, Certified EBT. E-Screen, TestNet, LabOne and MedTox certified collection site. Random drug collection for DOT, non-DOT, and DMV.
Publications
Gelfound C. J., DeUore J., Manipulation and Rehabilitation in the Treatment of Patellofemoral Tracking Dysfunction: A Single Subject Experiment. Chiropractic Sports Medicine 1994 9(4): 131-140.
Faculty Positions
January 1994 to April 1994
Neuroscience, part-time lab instructor at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Guide students through lab experiments as well as co-authored case studies for lab presentation. Dr. Gene Tobias, supervisor.
Faculty Tutor, part-time biochemistry lab tutor at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Lead students through case discussions on conditions associated with biochemical disorders. Dr. David Lin, supervisor.
May 1994 to August 1994
Physiology, part-time lab instructor at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Lead small groups of students in lab experiments, small group discussion and co-authored case studies for group discussion, Dr. Gene Tobias, supervisor.
Radiology, part-time lab instructor at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic for Normal Radiographic Anatomy I, Radiological Interpretation I, graded written reports by chiropractic interns and tutored students in open radiology lab session, Dr. Gary Schultz, supervisor.
Neurology, part-time neurology tutor. Lead students through group discussion on neurological casestudies, Dr. Gene Tobias, supervisor.
Sports & Recreational Injuries, Chairperson for a 132 hour course sponsored by the post- graduate division at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
Rehabilitation Committee, create treatment protocols for the Whittier Health Clinic Rehabilitation Center.
May 1995 to May 1996
Physiologic Therapeutics II, lead instructor at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic for teaching exercise science and rehabilitation techniques. Drs. John Scaringe and Paul Hooper, supervisors.
Emergency Care, part-time instructor at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic for CPR and emergency first aid, Nancy Gour RN, supervisor.
November 1996 to May 1997
Sports Medicine & Fitness, Palmdale High School Regional Occupation Program. Teaching high school students basic principles of sports related injuries, nutrition, fitness, basic CPR and first aid. June Battey, coordinator.
July 1999 to Present
Postgraduate Facility Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Instructor for Chiropractic Rehabilitation, Essentials of Strength and Conditioning.
Associate Facility Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Certified Community Based Internship Facility, a "REAL WORLD" teaching encounter for the chiropractic intern enrolled in a state certified preceptor / postceptor program. Dr. Sheila Hanes, supervisor.
Extracurricular Activities
- Program Director for the tutoring of chiropractic technique at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1993.
- Clinical Orthopedics and Neurology I & II teaching assistant, 1993.
- Physiotherapeutics and Rehabilitation II teaching assistant, 1993.
- Whittier Health Center Safety Committee, developed an OSHA approved safety and disaster plan for the Whittier Health Center and surrounding community, 1993.
- "Back School" instructor at the North Orange County Sports Rehabilitation Center, 1993.
Employment
- Massari and Ford Chiropractic and Rehabilitation, Lancaster, CA. Participated in the postceptor program through the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic. Dr. Gary Douglas Ford, supervisor. (Jan. 94 - Jun. 94)
- Gillette Chiropractic, Whittier, CA. Primary treating doctor. Dr. William Gillette, owner (Sept. 94 - Oct. 94)
- North Orange County Sports Rehabilitation Center, La Habra, CA. Primary treating doctor. Dr. Craig Christensen, owner (Nov. 94 - Feb. 96)
- The Chiropractic Clinic, Palmdale, CA. Primary treating doctor. Dr. Henning Handberg, owner (Feb. 96 - Jan. 97)
Related Experience
- Science, Mathematics and Physical Education Teacher, Certified substitute teacher for the Tucson Board of Education, Tucson, AZ.
- Strength and Conditioning Coach, University of Arizona Athletic Department. Trained nationally ranked varsity teams in track and field, volleyball, gymnastics, diving, golf and football. Meg Ritchie-Stone, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach.
August 1988 to June 1989
July 1989 to May 1990
Ten Year Amateur Sports Career
- Athlete of the Year in two New Jersey news organizations, June 1984.
- Ranked in the top three javelin throwers for high school by USA Today, June 1984.
- Adidas All-American, July 1984.
- International Sports Exchange USA Track & Field Team, competed in Klohn, Germany against the German ASV Track and Field Team, 1983.
- Named to the top 10 javelin throwers by Track & Field News magazine, May 1988.
- Most Inspirational and Most Improved, University of Arizona, 1987-88.
- USA's World Maccabeian Track & Field Team, two-time qualifier, 1985 R 1989.
- Accomplishments at the World Maccabeian Games
- Gold Medallist in the javelin throw, 1989.
- New Maccabeian Record in the javelin throw, 1989.
- Bronze Medallist in the discus throw, 1989.
- Bronze Medallist in the javelin throw, 1985.
Scholarships and Honors
- Honored by the New Jersey State Assembly with a resolution citing academic, athletic and community service achievements, 1985.
- 1992 Midland Scholarship for student service.
- 1992 Harold Payne Scholarship on behalf of Delta Tau Alpha International Fraternity of the Healing Arts, Gamma Chapter.
- 1992 Student American Chiropractic Association, Springwall Trust Scholarship.
- 1993 Midland Scholarship for clinical excellence.
- Dean's List honors from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1993.
- Delta Sigma honors from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1993.
- Cum Laude honors from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1993.
Team Physician
- Brea-Olinda High School Football 1995-1996, Brea, California.
- Antelope Valley Crusaders minor league football team 1996, Lancaster, CA, owner Dr. Larry Bosma.
- Antelope Valley Judo Team since 1997, Lancaster, CA, Steve Bell, Head Coach.
- Pan American Weightlifting Championships, USA Weightlifting Team. Barquisimeto, Venezuela. July 2002
- Pan American Judo Championships, USA Judo Team, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. November 2002
- Judo European Training Camp. Casteldefells, Spain. June 2003, 2004
Volunteer On-Site Chiropractor
- 1993 Police Summer Games, member of the medical support team as a chiropractic intern. Dr. Christine Veltri and Dr. John Scaringe, supervisors.
- 1996 International Karate Championships, July 28-29 Long Beach, California. Dr. Marie Bokniak and Dr. Joe Verna, supervisors.
- Nanka Team Judo tournament 1997
- Nanka Spring Judo tournament 1997, 1999
- AV Dual in the Desert Judo tournament, 1997, 1998
- US Gold Cup Tae Kwon Do Championships, 1997, 1998
- Palmdale High School Football, 1996, 1997, 1998
- Vasquez High School Football, 1998
- Professional Beach Volleyball Seal Beach Tournament. August 2000
- US Junior National Weightlifting Championships. 2001, 2002
- California State Junior Olympic Tae Kwon Do Championships. March 2001
- 12th Pacific Rim Judo Championships. June 2001
- US Open Judo Championships. 2001, 2002, 2003
- American Open Weightlifting Championships. November 2001
Professional Associations and Other Memberships
- California Chiropractic Association - High Desert Chapter, membership director 1996-97
- American Chiropractic Association Sports Injury Council, since 1994
- American College of Sports Medicine, since 1995
- National Strength and Conditioning Association, since 1993
- Reebok Professional Instructors Alliance, since 1990
- Chiropractic Physicians License, State of Arizona 1994, Lic. #5335
- City of Palmdale Chamber of Commerce, since 1997
- Council 2005, Antelope Valley Hospital Gift Foundation, since 1997
- Business Network International, High Desert Chapter, since 1997, President 1999, Treasurer 2000
- United States Judo, Inc. since 2000, Rank: Snakyu, Registration #:00-17177P
- United States Judo Association, since 1997, Life Member 19286
- United States Weightlifting, member #:113100
- United States Track & Field, member #:2113892157
Postgraduate Seminars and Education
- Functional Restoration of the Low Back: The Future of Spine Care 1992
- Repetitive Stress Injuries 1993
- Neurobiological Mechanisms of Spinal Manipulation 1994
- Team Physician Responsibilities 1995
- Adjustive Procedures of the Extremities 1995
- Pre-participation Physical and Sports Trauma Radiography 1995
- Non-emergency Spinal Conditions and Sports Physiotherapeutics 1995
- Injuries to the Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Groin, Hip and Thigh 1995
- Injuries to the knee 1995
- Injuries to the Tibia, Fibula, Ankle and Foot 1995
- Emergency Treatment of the Athlete / Recreationist 1995
- Athletic Taping 1995
- Exercise Physiology and Sports Nutrition 1995
- The Cervical Spine 1995
- Nutrition and Chiropractic 1996
- Management of Common Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Lower Extremity 1997
- California Chiropractic Association's Permanent Disability Rating Schedule 1997
- Management of Common Conditions of the Upper Extremity 1998
- California Workers' Compensation Disability Evaluation; Feb., Mar., Apr. 1998
- Sports Psychology; Mar. 1999
- Occupational MED-LEGAL Seminar; Mar. 1999
- 1999 Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium; April 1999
- Sports Nutrition, May 1999
- Evidenced Based Care and Critical Appraisal of the Literature using the Internet, June, 1999
- Taping and Bracing, July 1999
- Essentials of Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), August 1999
- Biomechanics, September 1999
- Exercise Physiology I, October 1999
- AFICC: Updates in workers' compensation, October 1999
- Exercise Physiology II, November 1999
- Theory and Application of Manual Procedures, December 1999
- Manual Procedures I, January 2000
- Chiropractic Occupational Health Management, January 2000
- Evidentiary BreathAlcohol Training and Certification, February 2000
- Manual Procedures II, February 2000
- Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium, March 2000
- Theory, Application & Testing for Joint Specific Rehabilitation. May 2000
- Case Presentation: Soccer Injury. July 2000
- General Health Disorders & Neurodiagnostic Testing. August 2000
- Spinal Diagnostic Testing. August 2000
- The Female Athlete. September 2000
- The Pediatric Athlete. September 2000
- AFICC: Updates in Worker's Compensation. October 2000
- Sports Specific Module I. November 2000
- Sports Specific Module II. December 2000
- Emergency Procedures. January 2001
- Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium. August 2001
- COHM / Laidlaw Industrial Care Seminar. November 2001
- E-screen DOT and non-DOT urine collection certification.February 2003
- Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium. March 2004
