Wellness Center

Office Hours

Mon: 9-1, 3-7

Tues: Closed

Wed: 9-1, 3-7

Thurs: 1-7

Fri: 9-12

Edwards Family Chiropractic

76 Greensburg St.

Delmont, PA 15626

Phone: (724) 468-1155

Fax: (724) 468-3229

Kevin A. Edwards, DC

     Education

         Doctor of Chiropractic

New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY

            August 1997

            *Salutatorian

            *Deans List

            *Phi Chi Omega Honor Society

            *Visceral and spinal anatomy tutor

          Bachelor of Science

            S.U.N.Y. Regents College, Albany, NY

            *Concentration in liberal studies

      Continuing Development

         Chiropractic concerning Pregnancy and Pediatrics

               Introducing the latest research in both pediatric and pregnancy adjusting techniques.                  

         Nerve conduction studies

            This program explained the various reasons why you would order nerve conduction studies.  It also explained the various techniques used in each procedure

         Clinical Documentation

           This seminar introduced the proper procedures and procedure codes in managing both simple and extreme cases in your Chiropractic office

         Chiropractic Rehabilitation

Integrating rehabilitation into your office.  This program explained the evaluation and management of chiropractic cases through rehabilitation.

         Chiropractic concerning Pregnancy and Pediatrics

            Introducing the latest research in both pediatric and pregnancy adjusting techniques.        

      Professional Presentations

The Foundation for Wellness Professionals Ô  

Involved with The Foundation for Wellness Professionals. As a member of this non-profit organization, Dr. Edwards provides educational and informative workshops, ranging from 15 minutes to 60 minutes in length, on a variety of topics, which include such topics as:

*A Drug-Free Approach to Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity

*Peak Performance: An Educational Approach to Injury Prevention and Safety

*Health and Stress Workshop

*Natural Solutions to Headache Pain

*Trigger Point Therapy: A Home Stress Reduction System

*Five Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger/Permanent Weight Loss/Diabetes

*Balancing Hormones Naturally: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Hormone-Related Health Concerns

*Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Holistic Approach to Chronic Pain and Fatigue

              Note:  Here are some of the locations we have performed theses various workshops:

Murrysville Adult School, Home Depot, Durabond Steel, USA Flags.Com, 84 Lumber, Curves, Prudential Preferred Realty, Northwood Realty, and Murrysville library.       

          “The three major causes of back pain”

           Educational discussion on the spine and how it works.   Explained the differences of the origin of back pain such as facet pain, nerve pain and muscular pain

To the owner and employees of a local construction company in Seneca Falls NY.

          “What is Chiropractic”?

           Presentation on the origin and the uses of chiropractic care.  This presentation was given to students of a Junior high school in Syracuse, NY.

          “Chiropractic management of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome”

           Educational discussion on the evaluation and management of a patient with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.  Presented to graduate students at NYCC, Seneca Falls, NY.

     Licenses and Certifications

           *Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

                   State of Pennsylvania

           *Licensed in Adjunctive Procedures

                   State of Pennsylvania

           *Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

                   State of Wyoming

             *Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic

                   State of North Carolina

           *National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

                   Completed board examinations Parts I, II, III, IV and Physiotherapy

      Experience

          Associate Doctor at Mitchell Chiropractic Center 1997-1999

         York, Pa.

           *Provided chiropractic adjustments, muscle stimulation, rehabilitation, exercises and nutritional counseling.

           *Family practice which treated infants to geriatrics.

           *Presented patients with a home exercise class once they were at the stage of active care.

          Owner, Edwards Family Chiropractic, 1999-Present

           *Responsible for all the duties in running a chiropractic office.

           *Provide chiropractic manipulation utilizing diversified technique, decompression therapy, trigger pt therapy, manual and mechanical traction, X-ray, muscle stimulation, bracing and nutritional counseling.

           *Bi-weekly exercise classes.

           *Back safe education seminars where I teach patients how to lift, bend, sit and set up computer workstations.

      Interests

            Wife and three children, hunting, fishing, golfing and the outdoors

     Affiliations

            Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association

           Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce

           Murrysville Rotary Club

           Westmoreland Conservancy

      References

            Personal and professional references available on request