Dr. Jay C. Johannsen DC CMT Clinical Director: Pediatrics/Obstetrics, Rehabilitation, Wellness/Prevention, Motor vehicle accident treatment and Sports injuries.

 

Dr. Johannsen has over 18 years experience in the health care field as a doctor and massage therapist. He graduated from Palmer college of Chiropractic in 2001 with his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and received massage therapy diploma from Shock's Center for Health/The Manual Medicine Center in 1993. He has worked in several clinics and maintained a private practice focusing on sports performance while attending Palmer College. He is an accomplished bicycle racer and former Iowa State Road Racing Champion (1999).   He is certified in chiropractic Pediatrics and Obstetrics by Logan College of Chiropractic 2008 and has been caring for mothers and infants since the 2001 birth of his son. Dr. Jay is currently working on his Diplomate in Pediatrics through the International Chiropractic Association and Palmer College.  Dr. Johannsen's current clinical focus is on obstetrics/pediatrics and the prevention of degenerative spinal disorders.

PEDIATRICS - Dr. Jay has spent numerous hours studying pediatrics which has given him an insight to the crucial timeline that children face in growth and development from utero, birth, infants, and toddlers through to adolescents. He has been able to understand the signs of improper development and how to help children correct these developmental delays for lasting results, for conditions such as: torticollis (head is tilted to one side predominately), colic, autism, constipation, rashes (eczema), not crawling long enough, not sleeping through the night and bottom scooting.

 

 

Curriculum Vitae

License:

Board Certifications:

• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Parts I, II, III and IV (May 2001)

• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy (May 2001)

Clinical Experience:

Education:

Post Graduate Studies:

• Elite coaching Communincations Training: Park City, Utah December 2012

 

• Chiropractic Biophysics Advanced Scoliosis; Chicago September 2012

 

• Chiropractic Biophysics Cervical Rehab November 2011 Phoneix, AZ

 

• Ideal Performance Series;  June, July, October 2012 Windsor,CO

 

•  ICA Pediatrics Diplomate Year 1 Chicago, IL 2009-2010

 

• Certification in Pediatrics & Obstetrics from Logan College of Chiropractic Postgraduate  September 2008

• Foot Levelers, Inc. Extremity Adjusting by Dr. Charette - Cedar Rapids, IA  July 2007

• American Heart Association  (Volunteer, Massage Team) April 2009

• Tour De Spine 1998 participant (Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research) 1500 mile bicycle Ride from Davenport Iowa to Orlando Florida to raise research funding http://www.facebook.com/pages/Foundation-for-Chiropractic-Education-and-Research/72788633954

• Tour De Spine 1999 Palmer College lead organizer (Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research) 1500 mile bicycle Ride from Davenport Iowa to Orlando Florida to raise research funding  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Foundation-for-Chiropractic-Education-and-Research/72788633954

• Iowa Chiropractic Society July 2001 - Present  http://www.iowadcs.org/

• International Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics 2008 to present

• American Chiropractic Association member since 1998 http://www.acatoday.org/index.cfm

• ICA Postgraduate studies in Pediatrics Chicago, IL http://www.icapediatrics.com/members-postgrad.php

• Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, June 1998 - Present

• Mally Extremity Adjusting Technique Seminars  Upper and Lower Extremity Adjusting 1999

• Palmer College of Chiropractic Homecomming postgraduate studies 2002-2009

• NUCCA National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association certification 1998

• AO Atlas Orthogonal Certification 2000

 

Student Involvement:

 

Associate Doctor

Scott Cichosz DC 2010 Palmer College of Chiropractic Graduate

 

Dr. Cichosz graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in October of 2010.  He has worked and shadowed in clinics while attending Palmer College gaining invaluable clinic experience.  After work hours, Dr. Cichosz and his wife, Tricia, enjoy spending time with their daughter, Sydney that they welcomed into their family in 2009.

 

Dr. Cichosz is looking forward to joining Dr. J Wellness Center and being part of the chiropractic community.  His current clinic focus is in family practice and educating his patients in the importance of a healthy spine.

EDUCATION

Palmer College of Chiropractic- Doctorate in October 2010

Winona State University – BS in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, in December 2006

Scott Community College – Prerequisites January 2007

Cotter High School – 2002

TECHNIQUES AND CERTIFICATIONS;

Diversified

Gonstead

Flexion/Distraction

Graston Technique

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

Four trimesters of being on the Deans List- Palmer College of Chiropractic

Graduated Cum Laude- Palmer College of Chiropractic

Graduated Magna Cum Laude- Winona State University

Outstanding Student Award in Sociology:

Criminal Justice- Winona State University, 2006

 

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Radiology Internship- Palmer College of Chiropractic

Field Doctor Internship- Health Wise Chiropractic & Dr. J Wellness Center

 

Interests and Hobbies:

Spending time with family

Exercising

Hunting and fishing

Golf

Hockey

Minnesota Sports (Twins, Wild, and Vikings)

Post Graduate Studies:

 

Dr. Kimberly Schmidt   Dr. Schmidt is a caring and compassionate person with excellent clinical skills and and asset to our team. Having been an intern with Dr. J since 2008 Dr. Schmidt has come to help our community. Post Graduate Studies: Elite Coaching Communications Boot Camp I; Park City, Utah December 2012 Windsor Performance Series: Module III Windsor, Colorado October 2012

 

 

 

Meet Our Staff

Our staff has been helping people live pain free since our first clinic opened in 2001. The staff is experienced and committed to promoting health.  If you have a question they are commited to finding you the answer.

Staff Member

Annie Colby Rehabilitation Technician St. Ambrose Student (undergrad studies for Physical Therapy) I am starting the Doctoral program at Palmer in July 2012. I have received my Associates Degree at Scott Community College in 2008. I have worked in related fields for the past few years doing in home rehabilitation, upper quarter physical therapy and work in special needs. I am so excited to further my education and experience with Dr. J and Dr. Cichosz.  Palmer College of Chiropractic Technique Club President (CBP Club)

 

	Angela Bovee LMT             Super Trooper

 

 

Staff Member

Katie Schroeder LMT Rehabilitation Technician Master of: Wushu Kung Fu and the art of making peanut butter & jelly sandwiches.    and and

 

Staff Member

Jennifer Aranda Rehabilitation Technician Palmer College Undergrad Student. Treasurer Palmer College CBP Technique Club

 

Chiropractic Preceptor

Holly Crawford Mrs. Crawford has completed all accedemic and clinical requirements and has been endorsed by Palmer College of Chiropractic and the State of Iowa to begin treating patients in a clinical setting. She has been with us since 2009 and now we are happy to have her help in caring for our patients.

 

Staff Member

Cameron Nyman Chiropractic Intern Palmer Doctoral Student Palmer CBP Club Vice President CEO "Team Nyman"