Meet the Postprofessional Faculty

National University’s Lincoln College of Postprofessional, Graduate and Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest of today’s leaders in integrative medicine for dynamic and relevant seminars and continuing education classes. Our instructors bring a high level of expertise in the specialty they represent, and maintain the same level of excellence in our graduate programs that students have come to expect from all of National University’s programs.

Greg Abbott – General Chiropractic

• BS, Elon University, 2007
• DC, Life University, 2011

Brian Anderson – Nutrition, Sports

• BS, Northern Illinois University, 1999
• DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2004, 2014
• MPH, Benedictine University, 2008

Brandon Brock – Functional Medicine, Neurology

• DC, Parker University, 1999
• BSN, Hardin-Simmons University, 2009
• MSN, NP-C, Samford University, 2011
• RN, Duke University, 2017
• Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture
• Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Neurology

Shawn Burger – Graston Technique

• BS, , MPT, Loma Linda University, 1998, 1998
• DPT, The College of St. Scholastica, 2015

J. Richard Burns – Biomechanics, Imaging

• DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1973

Michelle Butler – Documentation, Compliance

• James Madison High School, 1988

Hui Yan Cai – Acupuncture

• MD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1970
• PhD (China), Guang Zhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2004
• Diplomate, Acupuncture and Herbology
• Licensed Acupuncturist

Jerrilyn Cambron – Research, Clinical Sciences

• BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1989, 1991
• MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
• PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2005
• CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
• Certified in Public Health

Patricia Coe – Massage

• BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1992
• BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1995, 1997
• MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2012
• Certified Massage Therapist

Gregory D. Cramer – Anatomy/Neurology

• BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1979
• PhD, Medical College of Ohio, 1987

Kevin Curtin – Clinical Sciences

• BS, Governors State University, 2004
• BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2007

John Dang – Graston Technique

• BSc, University of Alberta, 1998
• DC, Life Chiropractic College West, 2002
• RMT, Northwestern School of Massage & Stillpoints Clinics, 2002

Susan A. Darby – Basic Sciences

• BA, Millikin University, 1974
• PhD, University of Illinois, 1980

Dennis DiGiorgi – Compliance

• BA, Queens College, 1992
• DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1996

Manual A. Duarte – Sports Injuries

• BS, Brooklyn College, 1977
• MS, Long Island University, 1978
• BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1984, 1986
• MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
• Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
• Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Michael Fergus – Diagnostic imaging

• BS, Loyola University, 1994
• BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1996, 1998
• Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology

Ted Forcum – Graston Technique

• BS, Willamette University, 1984
• DC, Western States Chiropractic College, 1988
• Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Mario Fucinari – Compliance

• South Macomb School of Radiological Technology, 1976
• BA, Wayne State University, 1983
• DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1986
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician
• Cerified Professional Compliance Officer

A. Carlo Guadagno – Clinical Sciences, Rehabilitation, Sports

• BS, University of Miami, 1984
• DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic – Iowa, 1988
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1992, 2009

Maruti Ram Gudavalli – Cox Technique

• BSc, Andhra University, India, 1970
• DMIT, Madras Institute of Technology, India, 1974
• MTech, Indian Institute of Technology, India, 1975
• MEng, McMaster University, 1980
• PhD, University of Cincinnati, 1989

Cindy Howard – Nutrition, Women’s Health, Pediatrics

• BS, University of Wisconsin, 1991
• BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1996, 1998

Katie Johnson – Family Medicine, Acupuncture

• BS, Oklahoma Baptist University, 2005
• DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2008, 2011

Datis Kharrazian – Functional Medicine, Neurology

• BS, University of the State of New York, 1999
• DC, Southern California University of Health Sciences (Los Angeles College of Chiropractic), 1999
• MS, University of Bridgeport, 2001
• DHSc, Nova Southeastern University, 2007
• MS, Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies, 2009
• Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Neurology
• Diplomate, American Clinical Board of Nutrition
• Diplomate, National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists
• Fellow, American College of Nutrition

Robert Lardner – Rehabilitation, Sports

• BS, PT, Lund’s University-Sweden, 1991

Robert J. Melillo – Functional Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics

• BS, Southern Connecticut University, 1981
• DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1985
• Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Neurology

Delilah Renegar – Internal Disorders

• BA, University of Central Florida, 1985
• BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 1987, 1988, 2011

Allison Siebecker – Functional Medicine

• BA, Rutgers University, 1991
• ND, MSOM, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2005, 2005

Timothy Stark – Graston Technique

• BS, North Dakota State University, 1990
• DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 1996
• Diplomate, American Chiropracctic Board of Physicians

R. Shane Steadman – Functional Neurology

• DC, Parker College of Chiropractic, 2002
• Diplomate, American Chiropractic Neurology Board
• Diplomate, College of Clinical Nutrition
• Diplomate, Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition

Gary Tarola – Chiropractic Orthopedics

• BA, Marshall University, 1973
• DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1976

Kristine L. Tohtz – Pediatrics, Acupuncture

• BS, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1996
• BS, DC, MAc, National University of Health Sciences, 1999, 2001, 2014
• Certified, Pediatrics, Academy of Family Practice in Pregnancy, ICPA
• Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture

William Tortoriello – Rehabilitation, Sports

• BS, Loyola University of Chicago, 2002
• DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2006

Richard Ulm – Functional Rehabilitation

• BS, Ashland University, 2000
• MS, Emporia State University, 2003
• DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2011
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Aristo Vojdani – Functional Neurology

• BS, MSc, PhD, Bar Ilan University (Israel), 1970, 1972, 1976