Dr. Mikell Suzanne Parsons, D.C., CCN, DACBN, DACNB

Professional Experience

• July 2002 -  Present
  Parsons Chiropractic Center/The Natural Path Health Center
  

  Fresno, CA
  Position:  Doctor of Chiropractic 

• August 1997 - May 2002
  University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic & Naturopathic Medicine
  Bridgeport, Connecticut
  Position:  Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences 

• August 1999 -  May 2002
  Multicare Physicians & Rehabilitation Group
  Milford, CT
  Position:  Doctor of Chiropractic and Clinical Nutritionist 

• November 1997 - November 1988
  Metagenics, Inc.
  Kingston, NH
  Position:  Nutritional Technical Consultant 

• August 1992 - October 1997
  Family Chiropractic & Nutrition Center
  Clear Lake, Texas (Houston)
  Position:  Doctor of Chiropractic / General Partner
  Duties:   Private practice of chiropractic and clinical nutrition 

• April 1994 - October 1997 
  Texas Chiropractic College
  Pasadena, Texas
  Position:  Attending Physician/Clinical Instructor
  Duties: Supervision, instruction and case management for over 20 interns in the College outpatient clinic. Clinical Clerkship classroom instruction in patient management, physical examination and medical charting and documentation. 

CERTIFICATIONS:

• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• California Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Certified Clinical Nutritionist
• Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition
• Proficiency Certification in Nimmo Soft-Tissue Technique
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (E.M.T.)
• Certified Applied Kinesiologist
• Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board 

Positions

• Internl. College of Applied Kinesiology-Teaching Faculty 2000-03
• Member of the American Chiropractic Association
• Member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists
• Head Delegate and President of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students for the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic 1989 - 1991
• Associated Student Body Representative for 9 Trimesters at LACC
• Presented with the LACC Alumni Association George H. Haynes Memorial Award for outstanding service to the chiropractic profession.

Classes Instructed

• Student Clinic: Univ. of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT
• Gynecology: Univ. of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bridgeport, CT
• Maternal Health: Univ. of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT
• Differential Diagnosis-EENT: Univ. of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT
• Geriatrics, Gynecology & Dermatology: Univ. of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, CT
• Chiropractic Technique: Univ. of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Bridgeport, CT
• Clinical Clerkship II: Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas
  • History Taking, General Exam Skills
• Clinical Clerkship III: Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas
  • Vitals, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Sinus 2 of 3
• Clinical Clerkship IV: Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas
  • Vitals, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Sinus
• Student Clinic (Attending Physician): Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas
• Outpatient Clinic (Attending Physician): Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas
• Deep Tissue and Trigger Point Therapy: Massage Therapy Clinic and School, Webster, Texas

Post Graduate Lectures:
Numerous - please request.

Publications

1. Parsons, MS: Instant Access to Clinical Chiropractic Guidelines and Protocols, Edited by Guy L. Huff, DC and David M. Brady, DC, clinical sections written on six disorders to include diagnosis, treatment and nutritional protocols, Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis.

2. Cooney JG, Parsons MS. The clinical effectiveness of L-lysine in treating recurrent herpes simplex types I and II. Nutr Perspectives. Publication, April, 2001.

3. Parsons, MS:  What’s The Scoop With Your Poop?, Valley Health Magazine, Publication June 2008.

4. Parsons, MS: Special Order:  Dining Out On A Healthy Diet, Valley Health Magazine, Multiple Restaurant Reviews 2008-2009.