Dr. Matthew E. Erickson B.A., D.C., B.C.N.P.
Professional Vitae
Education
s Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Feb 20, 1998.
s Bachelor of Arts, Hope College, May 8, 1994. Major in chemistry with a biochemistry emphasis. Minor in physical education.
Certifications with Continuing Education Course Hours
s National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, certificate # 62537, Parts I, II, III, and Physiotherapy.
s Licensed Chiropractic Physician in Michigan, 1998.
s Certified Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics Expert, Parker College of Chiropractic, 1997.
s Pettibon Spinal Biomechanics 60 hour student elective certification course, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1996.
s Physiotherapy I and II 120 hour (60 hours each) student elective certification course, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1996 (part I) and 1997 (part II).
s Certified American Red Cross “Protect Your Back” Instructor, 1997.
s Certified by the American Red Cross in “Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid Responding to Emergencies,” Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1997.
s 60 hour Upper (24 hours), Lower (24 hours), and Advanced Orthopedics (12 hours) extremity certification course and the 12 hour International Carpal Tunnel Hand Conference certification course, by Dr. M. R. Mally D.C., International Lecturer.
s 300 + hours of training and teaching the Upper, Lower, and Advanced Orthopedics Extremity seminars and the International Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hand Conference seminars, 1996.
s Certified in Dynamic Motion X-ray (videofluoroscopy), Nu-Best Diagnostic Labs Inc., Palm Harbor, FL., 1997.
s 800 + hour internship with Nu-Best Diagnostic Labs, providing certification in Dynamic Motion X-ray (videofluoroscopy), 1997-1998.
s 13 hour Clinical Nutrition Training certification, Designs for Health Institute, June 2-3, 2001.
s Doctor of Chiropractic Who’s Who In Executives and Businesses, 2002.
s Doctor of Chiropractic Board Certified Naturopathic Physician (B.C.N.P.)- February 2002
s Licensed Chiropractic Physician, Florida, January 3, 2004
Affiliations
s Consultant for Advanced Biostructural Correction Technology
s Michigan Association of Chiropractors Member.
s Michigan Chiropractic Society Century Club member.
s International Chiropractic Association member.
s Palmer Student Alumni Foundation member, 1994-present.
s Palmer College of Chiropractic Alumni member, Michigan, February 20, 1998 - Present.
s Palmer College of Chiropractic Interdisciplinary Club member, 1997-1998.
s Assistant instructor for the Upper, Lower, and Advanced Orthopedics extremity seminars, and the International Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Hand Conference seminar, by Dr. M.R. Mally D.C..
s Glen Lake Highs District s District School Football Team Chiropractor 1998-2001 seasons.
s Traverse City Central High School Team Chiropractor 2000-2003 seasons.
s Traverse City Chamber of Commerce member 1999-present.
s District 6 President, Michigan Chiropractic Society 2004 and 2008.s District
s District 8 Representative Michigan Association of Chiropractors 2007.
s Consultant for Tri-Clinical Technologies for Injury Risk Assessment and New Hire Analysis for Industry 2008-2007.
s Back In Action Spinal Decompression Center of Traverse 2008-present.
Honors and Awards
s Dean’s List 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th trimesters, Palmer College of Chiropractic.
s President’s List, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1997.
s President’s List Award, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1998, Honors Convocation.
Work Experience
s Great Lakes Chiropractic of Michigan PLLC (formerly Great Lakes Chiropractic) 1999 - Present.
s Erickson Chiropractic Health Center 1998 - 1999.
s Advanced Life Saving Course Guest Instructor, Lecturing on Anatomy and Physiology, 2000.
s EMT Course Guest Instructor, Lecturing on Fractures, 1998.
s Nu-Best Diagnostic Labs 1997 - 1998.
s Mally Chiropractic Clinic 1997.
s Palmer College of Chiropractic Biochemistry Lab Assistant 1996 - 1997.
s Prince Corporation 1992 - 1993.
s Glen Eden Resort 1991 - 1994.
s Leelanau Country Inn 1990 and 1993.
s Sugar Loaf Resort 1986 - 1990.
