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Dr. Christian Reichardt

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Dr. Christian Reichardt, DC, CCSP

Christian H. Reichardt, DC, CCSP, has been a practicing doctor of chiropractic since 1983. He became one of the first Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians in the U.S.A. in 1986, as well as a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He was a disability evaluator for the State of California, and then turned his attention from work-related injuries to sports injuries due to his own involvement in sports.

Dr. Reichardt was the official DC for the Hoop It Up 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament and was a part of the DC staff for the Wrangler Rodeo Circuit. He is currently the official DC for the Los Angeles Ballet Company.

His practice in Santa Monica, California draws a large clientele of Hollywood celebrities, as well as professional and amateur athletes. He has worked with a number of US Olympic Team members and golf professionals. Notable past and current patients include the world record holders for deep sea diving, high speed water skiing, and cycling.

His expertise in the physical components of golf and golf education resulted in his invitation to the Golf 20/20 task force and he is a highly requested lecturer at PGA events and tournaments. Dr. Reichardt contributes articles for a number of golf and chiropractic publications and writes for several prominent golf websites. He has supported the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and Cleveland College of Chiropractic by participating in their postceptorship programs.

Dr. Reichardt became aware of vibration technology when training Olympic athletes and went on to found PowerVibe. He incorporates Whole Body Vibration as part of the warm up, rehabilitation, and wellness protocol in his office and Golf Teaching Facilities with profound results.

  
 Curriculum Vitae
 

 

Professional Education

1983 - Doctor of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL

1978 - Bachelor of Science, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.

 

Certifications

2005 - Master Club Fitter, KZG program

2002 - United States Golf Fitness Association Certification

2000 - Yoga Teacher Certification

1999 - Certification, Golf Fitness Institute

1995 - Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management

1986 - Certified Chiropractic Team Physician Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

1984 - Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.), Los Angeles College of Chiropractic

1983 - Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

 

Affiliations & Memberships

American Chiropractic Association, 1985-2000

California Chiropractic Association, 1985-2000

American Academy of Pain Management

Council of Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness

Member, Golf20/20

Member, International Network of Golf, ING

President Advisory Board, Sports Care International

Board Member of the Urban Youth Golf Program

USGFA, Instructor, Member

PGA Tour Partners Club, Member

 

Published Books

“Pain Free Golf” December 2001

 

Instructional Videos

Yoga/Pilates June 2006

Step2Swing October 2006

4Quick Tips November 2006

 

Published articles

“The holy grail of golf” Spring 2002

“Flow, Rhythm and timing” Summer 2002

“Elusive distance” Fall 2002

“Food for Thought” Winter 2002 -Colorado Golf Magazine and Desert Golfer Magazine

“How to be an educator” September 2002

“So you want to increase your Business” November 2002

“The need for assessment, Part 1, 2, 3” January, February, March 2003 - Golf Range Association Magazine

“Golf and Yoga” December 2003 -Yogitimes Magazine

“Trifocals and the aging Golfer” - Golf Fitness Magazine

“Golf and Exercise” – Boomer News.com

 

The American Chiropractor Magazine

November 2009 - “Reversing Osteoporosis Naturally with Whole Body Vibration”

April 2009 - “Whole Body Vibration and Scoliosis Treatment”

August 2007 - “Vibrational Therapy and the aging Baby Boomers”

July 2007 - “Vibration Therapy – How does it work for exercise?”

June 2007 - “Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Posture and Kinesthetic Perception”

 

Guest Appearances and Reviews

Bob Cisco’s Golf Radio Show, Oct 2001, Jan 2002, March 2003

Golf-talk at 1140 KHTK - May 2003

Daily News - March, 14, 2002

LA Times” Hot Pick of the Week” - June, 5, 2002

Chiropractic Products - July, 2002

PGA Tour Partners Magazine - November, 2002

PGA Magazine - June 2004

PGA Magazine - July 2005

Golf for Women - January 2006

Ray Adam’s Golf Radio Show - March 2006

 

Lectures and Speeches

Urban Youth Golf Program, Golf Teacher Cont. Educ. Seminar Oct., 2006

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan 2005, Teacher/ Student connect

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 2005, Orlando, Education vs. Instruction

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan, 2004,Orlando, Increase your Business through better communication

PGA Merchandise Show, Aug., 2003, San Diego, Golf Assessment Protocols

            -Golf Nutrition

            -Golf Fitness

Golf Range Association, Jan 2003, Orlando

            -Golf Education Vs Golf Instruction

PGA Merchandise Show, Jan2003 Orlando

            -Posture and Balance in the Golf Swing

            -How our body works

            -Golf Ranges of Motion

Moderator of PGA CEU Class, Jan 2003, Orlando

            -Golf, Fitness and Exercise

 

Golf Professionals utilizing Dr. Reichardt’s Protocols

Amy Alcott, LPGA, Golf Hall of fame

Wally Armstrong, PGA, Senior Tour

Jeff Andersen, Golden State Tour ’92-‘95

Rick Barone, PGA, Head Golf Professional

Michael Brown, PGA

Bob Cisco, PGA

Maury DeMots, LPGA

Jim Dunn, PGA

Russ Fraser, PGA, Inplay Golf

James German, D.O., PGA

Phil Grear, PGA Professional

Mike Heimer, PGA

Richard Lanigan, Jr. PGA Professional

Casey Paulson, PGA Director of Golf

Jim Petrilia, PGA, SCPGA Teacher of the year

Tom Porten, Head Golf Coach, Cleveland State University

Len Schultz, PGA

Rick Taniguchi, Golf Learning Center

Debra Vidal, LPGA Tour Player

Charlie Wood, Vice President, PGA Ohio Section

 

Golf Clubs utilizing Dr. Christian Reichardt’s Protocols

Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, CA

The Golf Academy, Shelton, CT

Deer Run Golf Center, Woodstock, IL

Kukio’s, Kailuna-Kona, Hawaii

Gleneagles Golf Club, Twinsburg, OH

Naples Golf Academy, Naples. FL

St. Mary’s Golf Center, Lexington Park, MD

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH

Golf Learning Center for Health, Woodstock, IL