Meet the Chiropractic Physicians

DR. AMY GAY

Euclid Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center

 

Dr. Amy Gay is a 2004 graduate of the National University of Health Sciences, in Lombard, IL. She is originally from Windsor, Ontario, Canada where she attended F.J. Brennan Catholic High School and graduated with honors. While in high school she participated in volleyball, soccer, track and field and cross-country and was also an active member of Student Council. Dr. Gay completed her undergraduate work at the University of Windsor where she attained a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics and volunteered at the University’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

While at NUHS, Dr. Gay was an active member of student council, Vice President of the Lambda Chi Sorority, soccer coach, and teaching assistant in the departments of anatomy and chiropractic technique. She completed her internship under Dr. Leroy Mathews at Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center with a focus on primary care. Being the patient’s only access to health care, Dr. Gay both diagnosed and treated all types of Musculoskeletal injuries as well as clinical diagnosis of various illnesses. Her experience in this type of clinical setting has taught her that taking a complete and thorough patient history, and performing a detailed and structured physical examination is the key to initiating good patient relationships.

After receiving her Ohio State license, Dr. Gay worked in an office in Mayfield Heights, OH and then joined the Euclid Chiropractic office in October 2006.

EDUCATION:

University of Windsor , Ontario – Bachelor of Human Kinetics, Honors Movement Science
National University of Health Sciences – Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
National University of Health Science – Doctor of Chiropractic

LICENSURE:

Canadian Chiropractic Board of Examiners
College of Chiropractors of Ontario
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part I, II, III, and P.T
Ohio State Chiropractic Board

TECHNIQUES:

Diversified
Motion Palpation
Accupressure
Activator  

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DR. NICK HADZIMA

      Broadway Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center     

                                       

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DR. TIMOTHY T. MOORE  

Euclid Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center

PERSONAL:

Dr. Moore was born and raised in Centerville, Ohio. He graduated from Centerville High School in with honors, while having a varsity letter in both tennis and diving. He continued his education at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry. He then graduated with a bachelors degree in biology. Dr. Moore then attended the National College of Chiropractic, now know as the National University of Health Sciences. He attained his second bachelors degree in human biology, and ultimately graduated, as salutatorian of his class, magna cum laude with a doctorate in chiropractic. After graduating, he received his Ohio State Chiropractic License and began practicing at Euclid Chiropractic and Therapy Center in Euclid, Ohio.

With the utmost concern and compassion for his patients, Dr. Moore strives to provide excellent care as well as proper management of his patients injuries. He utilizes his expertise in chiropractic therapy, manipulation, and rehabilitation, in order to return his patients to optimal health. Dr. Moore is educated and experienced in rehabilitation and physical therapy, x-ray diagnosis, nutrition, as well as pediatric chiropractic therapy. Dr. Moore is certified in workers compensation, and specializes in work and automobile injuries.

AWARDS:

Dean’s List ( University of Illinois, National College of Chiropractic, and Nationally)
Who’s Who at University of Illinois
Acedemic Athlete Award
Salutatorian at National College of Chiropractic

CERTIFICATIONS:

First Aid Certification
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners: Part I, II, III, IV, and Physiotherapy
X-ray Certification

RELATED WORK:

Internship - National University of Health Sciences Lombard Clinic - Lombard, IL (2002)

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DR. JAMES G. O'REILLY

Northwest Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center

DR. JAMES G. O’REILLY was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio. He grew up in a large family and has four brothers and four sisters. He graduated from Canfield High School with honors, while having Varsity letters in football and wrestling. He continued his education at Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH where he studied Biology and was a varsity member of the cross country team.

He graduated from Youngstown State University with a major in Biology and minors in both Chemistry and Physics. Dr. O’Reilly then attended Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, MO where he graduated with his doctorate in chiropractic. He has practiced in Ohio since 2001.  Dr. O’Reilly practices with the goal to eliminate the patient’s pain and then to keep the patient healthy through nutrition, exercise, and chiropractic, so that you just don’t feel better, but you are better permanently because you are healthy. Staying healthy allows the patient to achieve all of the goals that are important to them.

EDUCATION
   Youngstown State University- Bachelor of Science in Biology
   Cleveland Chiropractic College- Doctorate of Chiropractic

CERTIFICATIONS
   National Boards Parts I, II, III, IV, and PT.
   Ohio State Chiropractic Board
   First Aid/ CPR 

TECHNIQUES
   Gonstead
   Diversified
   Sacro-occipital Technique
   Activator
   Charette Extremity Protcols
   Lumbar Stabilization Technique

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DR. AMAR SIDHU

Southeast Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center

DR. AMAR SIDHU is a 2005 graduate of Western States Chiropractic College, in Portland, Oregon. She attended workshops and seminars throughout school including Myokinetic therapy, Orthotics, Soft tissue therapy and Minor surgery workshops and Annual Symposiums. During her final year at Western States she completed her internship with Dr. Roberts in the outpatient clinic and at the West Burnside Clinic where lower income families were treated. 

Dr. Sidhu worked as an Associate in Portland, Oregon after receiving her Oregon State license. Dr. Sidhu treated patients of all ages including geriatric and pediatric patients. She conducted posture correction through heel lifts and orthotics. Her experience and outcome with patients has taught her the importance of educating patients on rehabilitation, exercise, proper posture techniques, ergonomics and nutrition in order to reach optimal patient care. 

She moved to Portland from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where she went to Tamanawis Secondary School. She then attended Simon Fraser University where she received a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiolgy. During this time she volunteered at Peace Arch Hospital's Elder Health Out-patient Programs and Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.

EDUCATION:

· Western States Chiropractic College – Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude
· Simon Fraser University – Bachelor of Science in Kinesiolgy

LICENSURE:

· Canadian Chiropractic Board of Examiners 
· National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Part I, II, III, IV and Physical Therapy
· Ohio State Chiropractic Board
· Oregon State Chiropractic Board

TECHNIQUES:

Diversified, Muscle Energy, Technique, Drop Table Activator

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DR. JUSTIN C. WIRICK

Southeast Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center

 

Dr. Justin Wirick is a graduate of the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois. While at NUHS, he served as class vice president, was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma fraternity, and worked as a teaching assistant in the chiropractic technique courses. He was awarded Dean’s List and the Gear scholarship as a student in the doctor of chiropractic curriculum. While completing his clinical requirements, Dr. Wirick worked as a chiropractic assistant for Dr. Richard Dietzen of Montrose Chiropractic Center in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Wirick fulfilled his clinical requirements at Chicago General Health Services, under the direction of Dr. David Parish.

In addition to a Doctorate in Chiropractic, Dr. Wirick also earned a degree of Bachelor of Science from the National University of Health Sciences, and a Bachelor of Arts from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, where he attended undergraduate studies. He is also certified in kinesiotaping, a method of correctional taping that aids in the function of muscles that have been injured or are not working properly due to postural defects. With this technique, he has treated conditions ranging from muscle sprains to migraine headaches. He has also participated in the 100-hour Applied Kinesiology course while attending NUHS.

Dr. Wirick grew up in Canton, Ohio with his mother and two brothers. He attended Perry High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of the Perry football and track and field teams. His older brother, Nathan, is a graduate of the Ohio State University Pharmacy-Doctorate program, and currently resides in Columbus, Ohio. His youngerbrother, Adam, is currently pursuing his master’s degree at Ashland University in order to become a high school teacher.

Dr. Wirick is accredited in the following techniques:

Extremity and Spinal Adjusting
Orthotic Casting
Kinesiotaping
Flexion/Distraction Techniques

 

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 DR. DAVID A. COPP

Northwest Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center

 

Dr. Copp completed his pre-med program at the University of Wisconsin in 1980. He then attended Northwestern Health Science University in Minnesota, graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic and became licensed in 1985. Through Northwestern Health Science University and the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners he achieved Certificates of Qualification in Clinical Practice, Radiology and Physical Therapy. In MN he was also a Certified Acupuncturist and licensed Independent Examiner for the State Board of Chiropractic.

Dr. Copp has over twenty years experience in full time private practice as clinic director of the Jordan Clinic. To more fully serve his patients, he converted his clinic into a multidisciplinary medical and chiropractic clinic and was the first chiropractor in Minnesota to be affiliated with a hospital.

Over the last 22 years Dr. Copp received many awards. He was elected District President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association for two consecutive terms. Minnesota’s Governor appointed Dr. Copp to the State Human Services Department where he helped create state health insurance for people who had no insurance. Dr. Copp was appointed Board Director for the Minnesota Health Trust Fund, a patient advocate group. The American Back Society elected him to their Committee on Industrial Injuries and Occupational Health and Ergonomics. He was a Board Review Specialist & co-author of the Home Medical Advisor computer program with Stephen Schueler, MD. Dr. Copp was also a staff reviewer for Krames Neck and Back Health Publications.

To give back to his profession he became an Associate Clinical Faculty Instructor at Northwestern Health Science University from 1987 to 2008 and an Intern Instructor for the Medical Assistant Program at Bryman Institute from 2005 to 2008.

Dr Copp focuses on industrial and automobile injuries. In addition to treating patients, he feels rewarded by helping employees and employers. He was co-director for the Athletes In Industry Program for 3M and other large corporations where he trained employees in stretching programs and reducing work injuries. He attended postgraduate education and became a Certified Occupational and Industrial Health Consultant through Northwestern University, Palmer Chiropractic College, OSHA and the American Chiropractic Association. He received specialized training in the physics of automobile accidents and in the fundamentals of occupational health, ergonomics and industrial consulting. He works with business owners, occupational nurses, human resource directors, and other health care professionals to improve the work environment. He has special training in occupational safety, evaluation, and treatment of injured workers, developing preventative interventions and providing employee education. His education includes accident and injury prevention strategies and research driven specific methods for treating work injuries such as low back sprain, low back disc bulge, herniation and sciatica, neck and shoulder sprain, neck disc bulge and herniation, and repetitive disorders such as tendonitis, muscle spasms, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Dr. Copp has special training in methods to rehabilitate injured workers so they return to work safely and strategies for identifying and responding to employer and employee needs. He has also performed Department of Transportation (DOT) Physicals.

Dr. Copp believes in the philosophy of the Ohio Chiropractic and Physical Rehabilitation clinics. He became an associate to follow his passion of helping people achieve their optimum level of health by providing the finest quality chiropractic care and by teaching healthy lifestyle choices. Dr. Copp says, “My purpose since the first day I became a chiropractor is simple, to help as many people as I can and to enjoy doing it.” For hobbies you may hear Dr. Copp playing his guitar or see him driving next to you on his Harley!

DR. DAVID A. COPP

Euclid Chiropractic & Physical Therapy Center

DR. ABE MEDLONG is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. He gained a diverse education in treating various soft tissue injuries and utilizing correctional rehabilitation. He attended workshops in postural correction, myofascial release and nutritional supplementation, and participated in several chiropractic technique clubs. During his final year at Parker he completed his clinical internship under the direction of Dr. Richard Nunn.

Dr. Medlong owned and operated a chiropractic clinic in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. As a licensed Chiropractic Physician he treated a variety of patients from work related injuries to sports injuries and has treated patients of all ages. He incorporated postural correction using custom made orthotics and Chiropractic BioPhysics, a technique focusing on correcting postural changes and spinal curvatures. He is also certified in Active Release Technique, a therapy that aids in increasing flexibility, realigning injured muscle fibers and softening scar tissue formation.

He was born and raised in Parma, Ohio with his seven brothers and three sisters and has been very active in the community. He graduated from Cuyahoga Community College with an associates of arts degree in Parma, Ohio and from Calvary Chapel Bible College with a bachelors in biblical studies in Indianapolis, Indiana.