Dr. Colleen Tanaka
TANAKA AND ASSOCIATES Chiropractic & Massage
98-1258 Kaahumanu St., Pearl City, HI 96782
808.487.2273
Educational Background
- Doctor of Chiropractic 1996
Western States Chiropractic College
Portland , Oregon
- Bachelor’s of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition 1993
University Of Hawai’i at Manoa
Honolulu , Hawaii
- Certified Low Speed Rear Impact 2001
Auto Crash Reconstructionist
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Awards / Honor Societies / Professional Membership
- American Back Society Since 2003
- Society of Automotive Engineers ( SAE ) Since 2001
- Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) Since 2001
P.O. Box 4176 Barrington , Illinois 60011-4176 USA
- American Chiropractic Association Member Since 1999
- Hawaii State Chiropractic Association Member Since 1999
- Clinical Excellence 1996
Western States Chiropractic College
- Cum Laude
Western States Chiropractic College 1996
- Golden Key National Honor Society 1992
University of Hawai’I
- Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society 1992
University of Hawai’I
Electives / Seminars / Research / Certifications
-
Spine Research Institute of San Diego 2006
Advanced Certification
In diagnosis, treatment and management of motor vehicle cervical acceleration/deceleration(CAD) trauma, and brain injury traumatology.
- Radiographic Imaging and Trauma Seminar 2005
Western States Chiropractic College
- Validating Chiropractic 2004
Life Chiropractic College West
- American Back Society 2003
Annual Symposium
Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment of Neck & Back Pain
Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement
- Whiplash: Advanced Topics 2001
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
2731 Via Orange Way , Suite # 105
Spring Valley , CA 91978-1747
Module 1 – Whiplash Advanced Topics
Module 2 – Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment, and Auto Crash Reconstruction
Module 3 – Narrative Report Writing and Practice Development
Module 4 - Medicolegal Issues
Advanced Certification – Spine Research Institute of San Diego 2001
- Low Speed Rear Impact Reconstruction Certification 2001
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
- Center For Research Automotive Safety And Health 2001
Participated in full scale research studying crash biomechanics and accident reconstruction
Spine Research Institue of San Diego , Sponsored by Texas A & M
Certified Accident Reconstructionist
- Advanced Whiplash Program 2001
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
- Chiropractic Orthopedics – Spinal Biomechanics 1997
Western States Chiropractic College
Thomas Bergmann, DC
- Chiropractic Orthopedics – Laboratory Evaluation 1997
Western States Chiropractic College
Dennis Hoyer, DC
- Chiropractic Orthopedics – Physical Evaluation 1997
Western States Chiropractic College
Kelly Morgensen, DC
- Chiropractic Orthopedics – Neurological Evaluation 1997
Western States Chiropractic College
Neurological Evaluation
- Motion Palpation Institue – Lower Extremity Adjusting 1996
- Whiplash, Spinal Trauma, And Soft Tissue Injury Certification Diagnosis, 1996
Treatment and Rehabilitation
Module 1 – Trauma, Neurology and the Chiropractic Physician
Module 2 – Priniciples of Soft Tissue Injury and Repair
Module 3 – Radiology
Module 4 – Mechanisms of Injury from Various Types of Vehicular Trauma
Module 5 – General Clinical Trauma Management
Module 6 – Electrodiagnostics and SEMG
Module 7 – Specific Clinical Trauma Management – Practical Application 1
Module 8 – Specific Clinical Trauma Management – Practical Application 2
Module 9 – A Chiropractor’s Survival Guide for the 90’s
Module 10 – Record Keeping, Patient Examination and Expert Witness Testimony
- Drop Table Techniques 1996
Western States Chiropractic College
Art Walker , DC
- Chiropractic Management of Common Temporal Mandibular Joint 1995
Disorders and Cervicogenic Headaches
Western States Chiropractic College
Daryl D. Curl, DDS , DC
- Motion Palpation Institue – Pelvic Adjusting 1995
- Gonstead Adjusting 1995
- Directed Studies in Biochemistry 1992
University of Hawai’I, Manoa
Work Experience
- Private Practice April 1998 – Present
TANAKA AND ASSOCIATES Chiropractic & Massage
98-1258 Kaahumanu Street, #6
Pearl City , HI 96782
(808) 487-2273
Fax: (808) 488-3464
- Hawaii Chiropractic Clinic July 1997 – March 1998
98-1247 Kaahumanu Street
Aiea , HI 96701
(808) 487-1575
Fax: (808) 487-1585
Volunteer Experience
- Eastside Chiropractic Clinic Portland, Oregon
- King Road Clinic
Portland , Oregon
Provided quality health care to the general public
Dr. Ward Rider
TANAKA AND ASSOCIATES Chiropractic & Massage
98-1258 Kaahumanu St., Pearl City, HI 96782
808.487.2273
 Dr. Ward Rider has been practicing Chiropractic for 17 years in Hawaii. He served as secretary for the Hawaii state association for 2 years and is an avid golfer. His speacialty is in the diagnosis and treatment of golf related injuries. He believes in patient education and participates as a speaker in the "Half Hour to Health" classes offered at the clinic.
Dr. Kathleen Limbaga
TANAKA AND ASSOCIATES Chiropractic & Massage
98-1258 Kaahumanu St., Pearl City, HI 96782
808.487.2273
Professional Educational Background
- Western States Chiropractic College 1999
Portland , Oregon
- Certified Low Speed Rear Impact 2001
Auto Crash Reconstructionist
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
- Whiplash: Advanced Topics Certification 2001
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
2731 Via Orange Way , Suite # 105
Spring Valley , CA 91978-1747
Module 1 – Whiplash Advanced Topics
Module 2 – Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment, and Auto Crash Reconstruction
Module 3 – Narrative Report Writing and Practice Development
Module 4 - Medicolegal Issues
Professional Memberships / Associations
- International Chiropractic Association 1997-1998
- Oregon Literacy Coalition 1994
Continuing Education
-
Texas Chiropractic College 2007
Chiropractic treatment of auto accident injuries
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Spine Research Institute of San Diego 2006 Advanced Certification In diagnosis, treatment and management of motor vehicle cervical acceleration/deceleration(CAD) trauma, and brain injury traumatology.
- Radiographic Imaging and Trauma Seminar 2005
Western States Chiropractic College
- Validating Chiropractic 2004
Life Chiropractic College West
- American Back Society 2003
Annual Symposium
Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment of Neck & Back Pain
Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement
- Validating Chiropractic 2003 2003
Life Chiropractic College West
- Whiplash: Advanced Topics Certification 2001
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
2731 Via Orange Way , Suite # 105
Spring Valley , CA 91978-1747
Module 1 – Whiplash Advanced Topics
Module 2 – Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment, and Auto Crash Reconstruction
Module 3 – Narrative Report Writing and Practice Development
Module 4 - Medicolegal Issues
- Advanced Diagnostics and Treatment, and Auto Crash Reconstruction 2001
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
- Accident Crash Research 2001
Spine Research Institute of San Diego
- Motion Palpation Institute – Lower Back and Pelvis 1999
- Cervical Toggle Adjusting Technique 1999
- Western States Chiropractic College
- Motion Palpation Institute – Upper Extremities 1998
- Motion Palpation Institute – Cervical and Thoracic spine 1997
- NIMMO Receptor Tonus Technique 1997
Volunteer Experience
- West Burnside Chiropractic Clinic Portland , Oregon
- Oregon Literacy Program 1994-1996
Adult Literacy Program
Awards
- Army Commendation Medal 1993
For outstanding performance of duties
- Army Commendation Medal 1991
For outstanding performance of duties Work Experience
- Tanaka and Associates Chiropractic & Massage 2001
Pearl City , Hawaii
- Western States Chiropractic College 1999
Outpatient Clinic
Portland , Oregon
- West Burnside Chiropractic Clinic 1999
Portland , Oregon
Provided free quality health care to individuals who could not afford care.
- King Road Clinic 1999
Portland , Oregon
Provided quality health care to the general public
- Peer Evaluator – To Critique Student Clinical Skills 1999
Western States Chiropractic College
Portland , Oregon
- US Army Reserve, Hawaii 1984-1993
Multi-Channel Communications Equipment Operator
Oahu , Hawaii |
