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Dr. Drew Hall | Upper Cervical Interview

drhambrick — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:50:28 +0000

Here is an interview I did with Dr. Drew Hall of Redondo Beach, California.

He is an upper cervical evangelist and dedicated practitioner of the Blair technique, and when he’s not correcting patient’s atlas subluxations, he’s the president of the blair society.

In this interview he tells the story of how:

He was was introduced to upper cervical
How an epiphany during a walk home led to him enrolling in chiropractic school
About his early days in practice
A few case studies
And more.

I hope you enjoy this interview.

I made a few changes to how I conduct these interviews starting with this one with Dr. Hall.

First of all, I conducted the entire interview via Skype which is a voice over internet protocol program. This resulted in a much clearer and even recording which cut down on editing time and allowed me to deliver to you a better, final product quicker than normal.

Second, because I now use the computer and the web for the whole process, it allows me to actually broadcast the conducting of the interview live, complete with video.

If you would like to see the video of me interviewing Dr. Hall, you can either see it on the front page of the blog (http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com) under the “Featured Upper Cervical Interview” section, or you can go to http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/2683135 to see the recorded video.

I did not announce the live broadcast this time because I wanted to have a chance to iron out any mistakes before I had a huge audience. Believe it or not, there were absolutely no mistakes whatsoever, and everything went off without a single hitch – no software problems, no video problems, no bandwidth problems – nothing.

So the next time I conduct an interview, I will be sure to give you advanced notice so you can tune in and watch the interview live if you want to.

The place to see future interviews live will be http://www.ustream.tv/channel/uppercervicaldocs.

I’ve also produced the interview more like a standard podcast, and stopped dividing up the recordings into parts. Now the whole interview is in one single mp3 file.

This makes it much easier to subscribe to the podcast feed and synching up your mp3 player.

I’ve also, after much wailing and gnashing of teeth, cleaned up the feed so that you can easily subscribe to the interviews via iTunes, and synch your iPod, iPhone or other mp3 player to the podcast section of the iTunes store.

You can get to iTunes podcast by clicking on this link: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=344773151.

I am now in the process of cleaning up past interviews to make them one single file and the blog, and iTunes should reflect that as I am able to make it happen.

The official RSS feed for the interviews can be found at http://feeds.feedburner.com/upper-cervical-interviews if you would rather subscribe in another type of reader.

Of course you will still be able to listen, and download the interviews directly from the website http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/.

Be on the lookout in the very near future for more regular upper cervical podcasts that are more than just interviews.

Lastly, I want to thank you for your support and encouragement as I’ve traveled down this path… I truly enjoy doing this and hope that you enjoy listening, just as much.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/drew-hall-final.mp3[/podcast]

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Upper Cervical Interview | Dr. James Tomasi | Upper Cervical Advocate

drhambrick — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:15:04 +0000

In 1997, James was making final plans to take his own life after suffering with excruciating pain from trigeminal neuralgia for over 10 years.

His wife heard a radio program about upper cervical care and convinced him to go see the upper cervical doctor in their town.

Needless to say, that visit changed his life, and ended his plans to commit suicide.

Now Dr. Tomasi lives his life making people aware of upper cervical care across the nation by doing public service lectures, TV and Radio appearances, as well as speaking in many churches, colleges and clinics.

He has written several books along with his wife, Rhonda, and one book, What Time Tuesday chronicles his personal story of suffering with trigeminal neuralgia and his recovery under upper cervical care.

This interview is about an hour long, in two parts, and I hope you enjoy it.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/tomasi-part-1.mp3[/podcast]

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[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/tomasi-part-2.mp3[/podcast]

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Dr. Shawn Dill | Upper Cervical Interview

drhambrick — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:57:29 +0000

Dr. Shawn Dill is a 1995 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic. For eight years Dr. Dill practiced in the country of Costa Rica, where along with establishing what many consider to be the largest upper cervical practice in the world, he also authored the law that regulates the practice of chiropractic in Costa Rica.

Since returning to the United States Dr. Dill has become a noted authority in Upper Cervical Specific. He is the co-founder of The Specific Chiropractic Center, which now operates multiple Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific clinics, and the “That Something” Coaching Program, along with its annual seminar, called “Synapse”.

He is a full time member of the faculty at Life Chiropractic College West, serving as the Director of the Institute for Advanced Care in Chiropractic. He is a highly sought as a speaker, making numerous international appearances each year.

In this interview we discuss:

How he became a chiropractor
How he got introduced to upper cervical
How he went from failure to success in his first clinic in Costa Rica
How to market yourself using the power of the internet
What makes his “That Something” coaching program unique

And much more.

This is one of the meatiest interviews I’ve done, and you should really listen to it more than once, and take notes.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/dillpart1.mp3[/podcast]

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[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/dillpart2.mp3[/podcast]

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Dr. Robert Kessinger | Upper Cervical Interview

drhambrick — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:17:28 +0000

Here is an interview I did with Dr. Robert Kessinger of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Dr. Kessinger has been published in several leading chiropractic journals; JMPT, Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Today’s Chiropractic, Chiropractic Research Journal. He is a member of the College of the Upper Cervical Diplomate Program. Has presented numerous papers at the Vertebral Sublaxation Research Conferences at Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic & Upper Cervical Conferences held at Life University.

He is the developer of the Knee Chest Upper Cervical Specific Certification program and founder of KCUCS World Missions and has been on over 20 foreign mission trips.

In this interview we discuss:

His being a fourth generation chiropractor
How he came to be the first upper cervical chiropractor in his family
Why he started the KCUCS
His many mission trips
How a lack of staying on top of his atlas correction nearly cost him his life

Dr. Kessinger is a great guy, and I hope you enjoy this interview.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/kessingerpart1.mp3[/podcast]

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[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/kessingerpart2.mp3[/podcast]

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Dr. Ray Drury

drhambrick — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 05:46:25 +0000

Here is an interview I did with Dr. Ray Drury of Charlotte, NC.

Dr. Drury is one of the founding directors of Upper Cervical Health Centers of America. He is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and his Doctorate of Chiropractic.

Dr. Drury has completed 100 hours of certification through the Kale Upper Cervical Specific Network where he was also an instructor for many years. He was also a member of the Kale Upper Cervical Research Council, an organization that performed Upper Cervical research all over the world.

He has traveled the world teaching the benefits of Upper Cervical Care including several Chiropractic Schools, Upper Cervical seminars and two missionary trips to the former Soviet Union where he instructed Medical Doctors in the understanding and practice of Upper Cervical Chiropractic. Ten years ago, Dr. Drury founded and has successfully run one of the busiest Upper Cervical Clinics in the world in Charlotte, N.C.

In this interview we discuss:

How he was healed of an illness overnight from an upper cervical adjustment.
How his early practice experience was a real struggle.
How he developed the systems that led to the Upper Cervical Health Centers of America.
The Evolution Seminars.
The use of seated CT imaging in the upper cervical practice.

And much more.

Dr. Drury is a great guy, and I really hope you enjoy this interview.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/drurypart1.mp3[/podcast]

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[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/drurypart2.mp3[/podcast]

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Dr. Brandon Harshe | Upper Cervical Interview

drhambrick — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:14:05 +0000

Brandon is about to graduate from Parker in Texas, and I wanted to interview him because of his presence on the internet, particularly at his website http://theatlasoflife.com where he posts news, opinions and interviews of prominent upper cervical doctors and patients.

I didn’t even realize that he was still a student until rather recently which is a testament to how a presence on the web lends a kind of authority to you.

The internet can be an incredibly powerful tool to spread the message of upper cervical chiropractic care, and Brandon is doing a temendous job of doing just that.

The internet allows you to have your own publishing house, radio station, or television station, for very little cost, and it is being utilized more and more frequently as peoples first choice for information, and your patients and prospective patients are going to the internet to get information on upper cervical.

Chances are, if you aren’t posting relevant information on the web, people like Brandon are supplying your patients and prospective patients information about what upper cervical is, and how it can help them.

Little did I know how interesting Brandon’s journey has been. In this interview we discuss:

How he chose to become a chiropractor
How he was first exposed to upper cervical chiropractic
How he dropped out of chiropractic school with no plans of ever returning
How a vivid dream lead to him re-enrolling
Why he decided to start his website

And much more.

Brandon has a bright future ahead of him, and I hope you enjoy this interview.

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Dr. Darren White

drhambrick — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:59:52 +0000

Dr. White is a 2001 graduate of Life University in Marietta, GA, and currently practices in Kirkland, WA. He is a practitioner of the Blair upper cervical technique, was the 2008 Blair Chiropractor of the year, has started multiple upper cervical clinics through a unique mentorship program where he not only teaches young doctors how to own and operate the practice of their dreams, but also instructs them in the Blair upper cervical technique as well. He also teaches upper cervical chiropractic at Life West Chiropractic College.

In this interview, Dr. White discusses:

His upbringing in England, and Canada

How he was introduced to chiropractic

How a frightening incident led to him discovering upper cervical chiropractic

His multiple upper cervical clinics

His other companies like Worksite Wellness & Achieving Wellness

Dr. White is an exciting young and ambitious doctor, and I hope you enjoy this interview.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/whitepart1.mp3[/podcast]

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[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/whitepart2.mp3[/podcast]

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Dr. Daniel Clark | Upper Cervical Interview

drhambrick — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:26:02 +0000

Below is an interview I did with Dr. Daniel Clark.

In 1947 Dr. Clark graduated from Palmer after being trained in Palmer HIO, and having attended Dr. John Grostic’s 2nd teaching seminar ever given, where he sat next to Dr. Ralph Gregory.

He practiced Grostic upper cervical in his own 13 bed clinic in Anniston Alabama for 7 years and then moved to California, where after a long sabbatical from upper cervical he developed an upper cervical patient education company.

In this interview, Dr. Clark reveals:

How he saw combat in WW2 including at the Battle of the Bulge, which led to his nearly having both feet amputated.
How he practiced upper cervical out of his parents home, including taking xrays in one of the bedrooms
How his first house call was an upper cervical miracle
How a tragic bus accident in Los Angeles led to a technological breakthrough that allowed Dr. Clark to retire, in comfort at age 42
The story of how he came to commission his first upper cervical illustration.

And much more.

This is a very interesting interview, it is about an hour long, split into two parts.

Please Enjoy.

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Dr. B.J. Kale | Upper Cervical Interview

drhambrick — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:21:17 +0000

Below is an interview I did with Dr. B.J. Kale, son of Dr. Michael Kale Inventor, Publisher, Philosopher, Lecturer, Writer, Scientist, Researcher and The World’s Leading Authority on Upper Cervical Specific Knee-Chest Technique as taught to him by Dr. Lyle Sherman, protege of Dr. BJ Palmer.

In this interview, Dr. Kale discusses:

How his dad, was abandoned by the side of the road at 5 years of age.
How his dad was mentored by and worked with Dr. Lyle Sherman.
What it means to “…Ride in the truck with Kale.”
Where did “TIC” come from.
Where did “Brain Stem Specialist” come from.
What it’s like teaching specific chiropractic worldwide.
How to live your life by the principle “Is the line straight?”

This was a fantastic interview to conduct, and is as much about how to build a legacy as it is about specific chiropractic. Please enjoy.

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In Depth Interview With Dr. Tom Forest

drhambrick — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:15:17 +0000

Below is an interview I did with Dr. Tom Forest.

Dr. Forest is a 1974 graduate of Palmer College, and has been a practicing upper cervical doctor for over 30 years.

When he was still a young doctor, he was introduced to the Blair technique, and is now a certified instructor.

He has spoken at Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa, and Life University in Marietta, GA.

He is the son of a chiropractor, and has two brothers who are upper cervical chiropractors.

Dr. Forest was also featured in the upper cervical documentary film, The Power of Upper Cervical.

In this interview he discusses:

The history of the Blair technique
The importance of unification of the upper cervical techniques
What it takes to be “On Purpose”

This was a fun interview, it’s about 70 minutes long, divided into two parts.

Please enjoy.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/forestpart1.mp3[/podcast]

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In Depth Interview With Dr. Larry Allen

drhambrick — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:10:54 +0000

Below is an interview with retired upper cervical chiropractor Dr. Larry Allen.

Dr. Allen is 89 years old, and an upper cervical living legend.

At 12 years of age Dr. Allen had an accident that left him paralyzed for almost 2 and a half years.

He was literally found by Dr. John Grostic, who adjusted his atlas, and within seconds he had feeling in his legs, and in a short while had enough strength to walk.

He decided right then that he wanted to become a chiropractor, and he went to Palmer, and graduated at 18 years of age.

In this interview, Dr. Allen shares with me:

His early days growing up in Michigan.
His paralysis and experience with Dr. Grostic.
His experience with BJ Palmer.
Some truly miraculous cases he was involved in.
Stories of presenting chiropractic to the United Nations.
The story of the origin of his industrial pre-screening program.
And he Even shares how he was The Original Culligan Man’s chiropractor.

Dr. Allen is truly a treasure, who has lived a lot of upper cervical chiropractic history, and I really enjoyed talking with him.

This interview is in two part, and is around 80 minutes long.

I hope you enjoy it.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/larryallenpart1.mp3[/podcast]

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In Depth Interview With Dr. Kirk Eriksen

drhambrick — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:49:25 +0000

Below is a great interview with Dr. Kirk Eriksen.

Dr. Eriksen is very well known within the chiropractic community, and is an upper cervical doctor, licensed in Alabama and Georgia and has been in private practice since 1991. He is the vice president of the Society of Chiropractic Orthospinology, which teaches and certifies doctors in the Grostic Procedure of precision spinal care.

In addition, Dr. Eriksen:
Has been appointed to the College of the Upper Cervical Spine, a five-member board responsible for developing a curriculum and administering tests for a 300-hour Diplomate of the Upper Cervical Spine postgraduate program; was awarded “Chiropractor of the Year” by the Alabama Chiropractic Council (ACC) in 1997 and in 2004 by The Society of Chiropractic Orthospinology; was designated as “Researcher of the Year” for 2006 by the World Chiropractic Alliance; is a renowned lecturer and has taught around the world on various topics; has published several research studies; is the author of two landmark books: Upper Cervical Subluxation Complex, A Review of the Chiropractic and Medical Literature and his latest textbook, Orthospinology Procedures: An Evidence-Based approach to Spinal Care.

In this fascinating interview Dr. Eriksen discusses his early life, including;

A connection to the icon Buford Pusser.
How his high school football experience rivals that of the movie “Facing The Giants.”
How he was introduced to chiropractic. How he decided to pursue upper cervical chiropractic.
His experience as a student of Dr. John Grostic.
His early practice experience.
What it’s like to author and have published a major text book.
And much more.

Dr. Eriksen is a great storyteller; we talked for over 2 hours, and I know you’ll love this interview.

[podcast]http://www.uppercervicaldocs.com/Audio/eriksenpart1.mp3[/podcast]

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In Depth Interview With Dr. Stan Pierce Jr.

drhambrick — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:06:55 +0000

Below is an interview I conducted with Dr. Stan Pierce Jr. of St. Petersburg, FL.
Dr. Stan has been a chiropractor since 2000, and in that short period of time has contributed quite a bit to the upper cervical community.

Dr. Stan is:

Son of Dr. Stan Pierce Sr. founder of the Advanced Orthogonal Techniques and Procedures (AOTP)
Seminar director of the AOTP program
Discoverer & lead researcher of the Head Height Angle
Developer of the Axial X-ray
A fourth generation upper cervical chiropractor
Director of Doctors at Pierce Clinic of Chiropractic in St. Petersburg, FL

In this interview we discuss, the story behind Dr. Pierce and Dr. Sweat, and the AO/AOTP split. We discuss Dr. Stan’s family history in upper cervical chiropractic, going all the way back to B.J. Palmer. We discuss the advancements that have been made in upper cervical, and what’s on the table for the future.