Dr. Leo J. Bronston, D.C., MAppSc
163 East Larkspur Lane
Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650
608-781-2225
[email protected]
http://www.bronstonchiro.com/
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Biology, North Park College, Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Chiropractic, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, Missouri, 1997
Masters of Applied Science Musculoskeletal Management, RMIT University, 2007
Executive Education in Chiropractic leadership, University of St. Thomas, 2013-2014
LICENSES
Active Chiropractic Licenses: Minnesota and Wisconsin
Inactive Chiropractic Licenses: Colorado, Florida, California
CERTIFICATIONS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Chiropractic Orthopedics, Northwestern Health Sciences University, Bloomington, MN, 1984
Chiropractic Sports Physician, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 1984
Clinical Chiropractic Neurology, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 1990
Work Capacity Evaluator, June 1994
Manipulation Under Anesthesia, National University of Health Sciences. May 1996.
Wisconsin Certification in Nutritional Counseling. November 2008.
Graston Technique Level 1 Certification, November 2009.
Electro-myography and Clinical Neurophysiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, 1989
Industrial Rehabilitation Practitioners Professional Residency, Roy Matheson & Associates, 1992
Certificate Chiropractic leadership Institute, University of St. Thomas Opus college of Business, 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Chiropractor and owner, Bronston Chiropractic Clinic, Onalaska, Wisconsin, 1978 – present
• Manage staff at six regional locations, six chiropractors and several massage therapists
• Collaborate with an in-house family practice physician, allowing for continuity of care for many ailments
• Provide quality chiropractic care to patients and referrals when necessary to specialists for improved care
• Manage a large budget, ensuring that practices are maintaining a balanced budget
• Supervise chiropractic assistants and other employees to make sure that each practice is providing quality
care
• Facilitate, advocate and participate in governmental health care initiatives providing a voice for
chiropractors
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to identify areas in which health care can be improved.
• Communicate with insurance companies and patients to ensure that the needs of the practice and patient
are met
• Communicate with patients, educating each patient individually on their specific needs and method of
care
Owner, BackChart Electronic Health Records, 2011 – present
• Developed electronic health record system curtailed to needs of health care practitioners
• Managed content and interface of health record system, delegating needs to programmer for development
• Manage sales staff and approve trade shows and means of distribution
• Evaluate and implement areas of improvement in health record system
• Meet with clients and stakeholders to evaluate needs of healthcare community
•
Integrate improved care into health record keeping model, reducing errors in care
ORGANIZATIONS AND OFFICES HELD
• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association – Board of Directors, 2002 – present
• Vice President, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, S.W. District, 1997-2002
• Chairperson Clinical Advisory Committee of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, 2001-2003
• Review Panel (DIHLR), State of Wisconsin, 2003-2008
• Wisconsin Public Health Association
• American Public Health Association
• Alternate delegate-Wisconsin, American Chiropractic Association, 1982-1984, 2004-July 2005
• Delegate for State of Wisconsin, House of Delegates, American Chiropractic Association, July 2005- present
• Vice President-ACA Council of Delegates 2014-present
• Committee Chair, ACA Bylaws Committee 2014-present
• Member, ACA Alternative & Complementary Health Care Committee, 2012-2014
• Member, ACA Resolutions Committee, 2012- present
• Member, ACA Nominating Committee, 2010-present
• Member, ACA Computer and Technology Advisory Committee, 2011-2014
• Chairman, ACA Coding, Reimbursement and Documentation Committee, 2011-present
• AMA CPT HCPAC ACA alternate 2012-present
• Member, ACA Coding Reimbursement Committee, 2009-2011
• Chairman, ACA Integrated Practice Committee, 2009-2013
• Chairman, ACA Hospital Relations Committee, 2006-2009
• Member, ACA Credentials Committee, 2011-present
• Member, ACA Ethics Committee, 2014-present
• Member, ACA Practice Management Committee, 2009-2010
• Member, ACA Electronic Health Records Task Force, 2009-2014
• Member, ACA Market Competition Task Force, 2010-2012
• Member, COCSA Task Force on SMT and Physical Therapy, 2010-2013
• Past Chairperson, Scientific Review Committee of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology
• Past Board of Examiner Member, The American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology, 1996
• Expert Analyst, D.C. Tracts; Chiropractic Educational Journal, 1995 - present
• Vice-President of Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics, American Chiropractic Association, 2002 – 2004
• President of Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics, American Chiropractic Association, 2004 - 2006
• Executive Advisory Committee Member of the American Heart Association of Wisconsin, La Crosse County
Division, 1996-2003
• Certified American Heart Association CPR Instructor, 2003-present
• Member, Chiropractic Advisory Panel Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center 2008-present
• ChiroCare of Minnesota Board of Directors, 2011-present
• Member, Governance Committee ChiroCare Minnesota, 2012-2013
• Member, ChiroCare of Minnesota Credentialing Review Committee, 2011-2012
• Chairman, ChiroCare of Minnesota Quality Improvement Committee, 2012-present
• Member, Advisory Committee Chiropractic Care Minnesota, 2009-2011, 2013-present
• Executive Board ChiroCare Minnesota, 2013-present
• Council on Physical Disabilities, State of Wisconsin, Governor Appointed (term expired June 1996)
• Board of Directors, La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 2005 –present
•
•
•
•
•
•
Executive Committee, La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 2006-present
Chairman, YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, 2006
Board President, La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 2007-2009
Immediate Past President, La Crosse Area Family YMCA, 2009-2010
Wisconsin Coaching Education Director 2004-present (USA Hockey designee)
National Committee of Quality Assurance Certification (NCQA), Back Pain Recognition, 2010-present
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Diplomat Status in Chiropractic Orthopedics,
December 1984
• Wisconsin Public Health Association-Basic
Prevention Award in Public Health, 1988
• Diplomat Status, American Chiropractic Academy
of Neurology, October 1992
• USA Hockey, Volunteer Ice Hockey Coach of the
Year, 2003
•
•
•
•
American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists,
Distinguished Service Award, 2004
Ted Griffith Outstanding Leadership Award, La
Crosse Area YMCA, 2009
Dahl Family Youth Sports Award, La Crosse Area
YMCA, 2010
NCQA Certification for Back Pain Recognition
Program, 2010-2014
PUBLICATIONS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The Essentials of Skeletal Radiology, Yochum and Albers, William and Wilkins, 1986, Chapter 9, 9.139 A & B,
post-traumatic osteolysis-clavical, case study/pictorial.
Cervical Extension/Flexion Injury (Whiplash) & Internal Derangement of the Temporal Mandibular Joint; D.C.
Tracts, February 1989, Vol 1; pg 13., a compendium review.
Symptomatic Thoracic Bulging Disc; D.C. Tracts, June 1989, Vol 1; pg 176, case study/audio lecture.
Measurement of Spinal Joint Function; Orthopedic Brief, Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics,
October-November 1989.
Isometric Dynamometry: A Review of the Literature, American Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, Vol 2, No 4,
December 1989; pg 167-169.
Measurement of Spinal Joint Function; Orthopedic Brief, American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Spring
1990, Vol 12 No. 1, pg 30.
A New Approach to Upper Rib Fixation Mobilization, Chiropractic Technique, Vol 2, No. 2 Pg 39.
Impairment/Disability Evaluation and Compensation, D.C. Tracts, June 1990, Vol 2, pg 153, Audio Lecture.
Effects of the Infrared Laser Therapy at Treated and Non-Treated Trigger Points, D.C. Tracts, August 1990, Vol 2,
pg 236, An Analysis/compendium review.
"Record Maintenance and Narrative Writing with Appendix A, Common Abbreviations for the Medical Record,"
The Chiropractic Neurological Examination, edited by Joseph Ferezy, Aspen Publishers, 1992, pgs. 141-156 &
169-173.
In Review, Utilization of Scientific Validation of Computerized Isometric Muscle Testing, an article review, Texas
Journal of Chiropractic, September 1991, pp 18-21.
"A Return to Work Protocol for Mechanical Lower Back Pain", a chapter within Chiropractic Family Practice,
Aspen Publishers, 1992, 21-4:1 pgs 1-14.
Rehabilitative Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries, audio lecture, D.C. Tracts, Spring 1992, Vol 4, pgs 2-4.
Chiropractic Patient Resource Manual, Editorial Board Member, An Aspen Publication, Aspen Publishers, Inc.,
1992.
Grading of Muscular Strength; Orthopedic Brief, Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics, May-June 1994.
Differential Diagnosis of Headache Types, D.C. Tracts, Summer 1995, Vol 7, Number 2, pgs 5-10
Record Maintenance: The Medical Record Format, Discourse for the Chiropractic Orthopedist, June 2003
Incidence of Lower Back Pain in Youth Hockey Players. Thesis, July 2006.
Clinical Practice Guideline: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head
and Neck Surgery, November 20, 2008

krw saturday apr 5 - Wichita Area Soccer Referees