Teresa Cardwell
Graduating from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1987, she has been in practice over 20 years. She holds a Masters degree in Biophysics and Genetics from the University of Colorado Medical Center. She is also a Certified Clinical Nutritionist. She studied Acupuncture through the University of Miami School of Medicine. She also studied with many advanced forms of Kinesiology.
A few short years ago, she was invited to be part of a group that was attempting to re-open Naturopathy in Florida. This was the first time since 1943 there was an actual Florida State accredited Naturopathic graduating class. While the political climate has not been receptive to licensure, patients are very receptive of the benefits of these natural time tested techniques for the betterment of patients’ health.
Dr. Cardwell practices a gentle safe form of Chiropractic, known as diversified technique, and employs the use of an AthroStim adjusting instrument and VibraCussor. The AthroStim produces a succession of rapidly repeating, high velocity-low amplitude thrusts. The power of the thrusts is precisely controlled so that very small to large amounts forces are available. This rapidity supersaturates the target area with specific adjustive energy/forces. The energy continues to ripple through the joint to surrounding tissues. This releases secondary trigger points and sites of muscular spasm, providing the patient with release. Patients typically notice a positive difference within the first treatment..
As part of routine work up, Dr. Cardwell employs traditional and exciting state of the art laboratory testing. Specializing in natural nutritional therapies, Dr. Cardwell works with the patient to bring the body back into hormonal balance. Most patients are able to do this without the need for hormone replacement. This includes issues of infertility, menopause, Andropause, the prostate, and even most cancers.
The FDA approved Erchonia C0ld Laser, that produces a coherent light beam of 635 nanometers. In the book “Energy Medicine, The Scientific Basis”, Dr. Oschman discusses research supporting that such serve as signals to integrate processes as growth, injury repair, defense and even the functioning of the organism as a whole. Low Level Laser Therapy promotes healing in many conditions, including chronic and acute pain, wound healing and other joint and neurological conditions.
Along with the Laser, Dr. Cardwell has added a Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to her line of advance sports medicine modalities in her quest to be the most advanced sports medicine practitioner in South Florida. The indication range for shock wave therapy has been growing. Shock waves are discovered to possess a therapeutic effect in a number of specific sports injuries such as tennis elbow, long bone pseudarthrosis calcified shoulder, trigger points, and in general, close bone tissue pain.
Another Modality utilized by Dr. Cardwell is a Digital Pulse Analyser. This also employs laser technology, sensing the shape of the wave form in a blood vessel in a patient’s finger, one can predict the flexibility or the lack of it in one’s circulatory system. Specific nutritional and chelation are suggested to the patient with a schedule for follow up re-testing.
The ST-8 Light Beam Generator utilizing scalar technology opens up the lymphatics for detoxification.
Biocleanse Detoxification Bath pulls various pollutants out of the body via the feet, and at the same time has a balancing effect on the Acupuncture meridians which is observable on Electro Dermal Screening.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Chiropractic Physician/Skilled Diagnostician—Performing Physical Examinations, X-Ray, Nutritional Guidance, Soft Tissue Therapy, Phelotomy, Physical Therapy, and Acupuncture. Special skills include: Darkfield Microscopy, Electrodermal Screening, Applied Kinesiology, and Blood Chemistry interpretation. Certified in Injectable Nutrition. Interim Diplomat of the American Board of Oxidative Medicine.
- Acupuncturist – Utilizing Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques as well as advanced techniques such as Electro-acupuncture, emotional release, and Micro-acupuncture especially Auricular Therapy.
- Certified Clinical Nutritionist—Employing the advances in modern human biochemistry an science to perform detailed nutritional analyses and specific personalized nutrition protocols.
- Medical Geneticist—Strong background in biochemistry and physiology rooted in the Medical Sciences.
- HIV/AIDS Counselor—Encouraging testing and preventative procedures. Helping individuals know their status so that they may be linked to appropriate services as soon as possible. Improving patient quality of life and limiting the incidence of HIV/AIDS in the community.
EDUCATION
- Florida College of Integrative Medicine, Orlando, FL 2003
Naturopathic Medicine – Summa Cum Laude
- Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Whittier, CA 1987
Doctor of Chiropractic—Cum Laude
- University of Colorado Medical Center, Denver, CO 1977
MS Medical Genetics—Magna Cum Laude
- University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 1974
Pre-Medical Studies BS—Magna Cum Laude
POST GRADUATE TRAINING
- University of Miami School of Medicine 1993
Art and Science of Acupuncture
- University of Colorado School of Pharmacy 1998
Botanical Medicine
- Western States Chiropractic College 1998
- Meridian Stress Assessment, BioMeridian 2000
- International and American Association or Clinical Nutritionist 2000
Certified Clinical Nutritionist
- National University of Health Sciences 2001
Injectable Nutrition and Parental Nutrition
- University of Miami School of Medicine 2001
Traditional Chinese Medicine
MILITARY HISTORY
• Aviation Officer Candidate School, Pensacola, FL 1981
Commissioned Naval Reserve Officer
• Navy Reserve Aviation Maintenance Officer 1983 - 2000
DISTINCTIONS
• Navy Achievement Metal-Meritorious Service-Desert Shield/Storm 1991
• Navy Reserve Junior Officer of the year Nominee - Outstanding Performance 1997
• Retired Commander United States Naval Reserve 2000
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