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                 Director of IWC

Dr. Douglas Poff

     Licensed Chiropractor since 1984

Dr. Poff uses a "whole person approach" when taking care of his patients. By combining the very best hands-on-technique, state of the art physiotherapy procedures, and providing the newest and best natural vitamins, herbs and mineral supplements on the market today, Dr. Poff is able to help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.


Education:

  • Long Beach State University

  • Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles

  • Certification in Whiplash and Head Traumatology, San Diego Spine Research Institute

  • Certification in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation, Southern California University of Health Sciences

  • Certification in Manipulation Under Anesthesia,  Academy of Bloodless Surgery

  • Certification in Auriculotherapy, The Auriculotherapy Certification Institute

License:

  • Douglas J. Poff, D.C., State of California Chiropractic Board 1984

  • Allied Staff status at Tri-City Regional Medical Center

Memberships & Associations (current and past):

  • California Chiropractic Association

  • The American Academy of Spine Physicians

  • The American Academy of Hospital Chiropractors

  • Assigned 'On-Call' status, Tri-City Regional Medical Center ER Department



Thomas Thomas, D.C.

EDUCATION
  • Associate of Arts, Golden West College, Huntington Beach
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Pasadena
  • Doctor of Chiropractic, University of Pasadena, College of Chiropractic

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Diplomate, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Doctor of Chiropractic, California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • X-Ray Supervisor, California Department of Health Services
  • Manipulation Under Anesthesia, Certification by Los Angeles College of     
    Chiropractic

MEMBERSHIPS & ASSOCIATIONS

  • Current member of California Chiropractic Association
  • Past 1st Vice-President, Orange County District of the California Chiropractic Association
  • Level I Staff Privileges, Tri-City Regional Medical Center
  • Allied Health Care Representative, Tri-City Regional Medical Center Credentials Committee
  • Assigned 'On-Call' status, Tri-City Regional Medical Center ER Department
  • Host and Originator of 'Doctors do Lunch'. A monthly gathering for Doctors
    of all disciplines, providing up to date information on a wide variety of
    health related topics since 1985.


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Alex Amjadi, D.C. 

  • Parker College of Chiropractic, 2000

  • Certified Impairment Rating Evaluator

  • Industrial Disability Evaluator

  • Allied Staff, Tri-City Regional Medical Center

  • Speaks Farsi, Turkish, Arabic and some Spanish  

  • Also available at the Seal Beach location



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Sandy Vidal, L.Ac., D.C.


Education:
  • UC Irvine BS in Biological Sciences
  •  BA in Spanish Literature
  • Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier;  Doctor of Chiropractic
  • South Baylo University, Anaheim; Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
  • California University of Technology, Diamond Bar; Masters in Business Administration
Licenses:
  • L. Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist
  • DC, Doctor of Chiropractic
Memberships and Associations:
  • Allied Staff, Tri-City Regional Medical Center
  • Want Institute, "Educators for Effective Communication" Certified Communication Life Coach
  • South Baylo University (Awarded Educational Scholarship for Academic Achievement)
  • Cal University of Technology (Awarded Best Student Performer, MBA)
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Also available at the Seal Beach location


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Shelley Bengard, D.C.

Education

· Southern California University of Health Sciences, Whittier; Doctor of Chiropractic

· California State University Fullerton, B.S in Biology

Licenses and Certifications

· D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic

· CPR certified

· Neurometrix certified

Memberships and Associations

· Allied Staff, Tri-City Regional Medical Center

· CCA, California Chiropractic Association


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Nina La, D.C., L.Ac.

Dr. Nina La specializes in acupuncture, cosmetic acupuncture and herbal medicine at both the Tri-City Regional Medical Center and Seal Beach locations. She is familiar with Workers Compensation and PI cases. She believes that acupuncture does not have to be painful, as many people have feared. She is empathetic and will explain thoroughly her procedures to make sure her patients are comfortable. To learn more about Dr. La, please visit her health blog at http://drninala.blogspot.com.

Education:

  • Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU)
    • Doctor of Chiropractic: Los Angeles Colleges of Chiropractic
    • Masters of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine: College of Oriental Medicine
  • University of California, Berkeley
    • Bachelors in Integrative Biology

Licenses

  • Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Doctor of Chiropractic, California State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist, State of California Acupuncture Board
  • Certification of Clean Needle Technique
  • Allied Staff status and 'On-Call' status at Tri-City Regional Medical Center

Recognitions

  • SCU
    • Summa Cum Laude/Valedictorian
    • Alumni Scholarships
    • Mindlin Scholarships
  • UC Berkeley
    • Premedical Program (PMP)
    • Biology Scholars Program (BSP)
    • Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE)
    • Class of 1908 Scholar: Barrett, Edward Scholar, Chapin-Herron Scholarship

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • Eric Lung-Cheng Hsiao, Lung-Sheng Hsiao, Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury, Nina La, Wen-Shuo Wu, and Chiao-Nien Wang. Immunological Effects of Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder) - A Review. Chinese Medicine.
  • Lung-Sheng Hsiao, Sivarama Prasad Vinjamury, Eric Lung-Cheng Hsiao, Nina La, and Wen-Shuo Wu. Effectiveness and Safety of Traditional Chinese Medicine for Insomnia: A Literature Review. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Memberships & Associations (current and past):

Delta Tau Alpha (DTA)

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association (AOMA)

Progressive Acupuncture Association (PAA)

Student International Chiropractic Association (SICA) 

Student California Chiropractic Association (SCCA)

Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA)


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