Douglas A. Vander Ploeg, D.C.
Professional Training and Work Experience
October 2001 to Present
Maine Spine and Nerve Institute
Douglas A. Vander Ploeg, D.C., LLC
Damariscotta, Maine
May 2003 to March 2006
Headache, Neck and Back-Pain Clinic
Rockland, Maine
January 2000 to January 2001
Moving Transition, Obtaining Maine Licensure
March 2000 to June 2000
Absolute Care Chiropractic, Nashville, TN
Chiropractic Physician
1995 to 1999
Priority One Medical, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nashville, TN
Clinical Administrator/Chiropractic Physician
1985 to March 2000
Vander Ploeg Chiropractic, Nashville, TN
Chiropractic Physician
1984 to 1985
Dunn Chiropractic, Nashville, TN
Chiropractic Physician
Licensure:
State Licensure: Maine, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) 2001
Tennessee, Michigan, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C. ) 1984
Provincial Licensure: Alberta, Canada, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) 1985
Education:
1999 Applied Physiotherapy, Paul Jaskoviiac, D.C.
1998 Whiplash and Spinal Trauma, Dan Murphy, D.C.
1997 Biochemistry for the Clinician, Logan Chiropractic College St. Louis, MO
1996 Pain Management, American Society of Pain Management
1996 Clinical Rehabilitation, Logan Chiropractic College
1993 American Red Cross/American Chiropractic Association,
"Protect your Back" Program
1992 Industrial Injury Prevention, Preventech Inc.
1991 Whiplash Injury, Dr. S. Foreman, Dr. G.C. Craft, South Carolina Chiropractic College
1988 Guide to Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
1987 72 hours toward Diplomat status American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
1986 Neurology for the Non- Neurologist, Harvard Medical School
1985 Diplomate Alberta Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Alberta, Canada
1984 Russell Erhart X-Ray Seminars, Life Chiropractic College
Diplomate Canadian Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Toronto, Ontario
1983 Fall: Diplomate American Board of Chiropractic Examiners
1983 Fall: Certified Tennessee Board of Chiropractic Examiners
1982 Fall: Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, GA
1982 X -Ray Intern, Life Chiropractic College, Marietta, GA
1978 Bachelor of Science (BS), Magna Cum Laude, Northern Michigan University
1970 Graduated West Ottawa High School, Holland, Michigan
Professional Memberships:
2000 to present - Maine Chiropractic Association
2005 to present - Maine Chiropractic Association Board of Directors
1994 American Chiropractic Association-Sports Council
1985-2003 American Chiropractic Association
1985-1999 Tennessee Chiropractic Association
1995-1999 Executive Board of Directors- Tennessee Chiropractic Association
1993-1995 President - Tennessee Chiropractic Association
1986-1988 Member Legislative Council- Tennessee Chiropractic Association
1990-1998 American Back Society
1988-1989 Tennessee Cranio Association
1985 Alberta Chiropractic Association
Professional Activities/Honors:
1993 Recipient of the President Award From the Tennessee Chiropractic Assn
1993 Representative for the Tennessee Chiropractic Assn. at the Governor’s Reception
1994 Expert witness before the State of Tennessee Legislative Committee on
Workers Compensation on behalf of the Tennessee Chiropractic Assn.
1994 Recipient of the Chiropractor of the Year Award from the Tennessee Chiropractic Assn.
1995 Recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the Tennessee Chiropractic Assn.
1994 Representative for the Tennessee Chiropractic Association at the Governor’s Reception
1996 Expert witness before the State of Tennessee Legislative Committee on
Workers Compensation on behalf of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association
1996 Presented to TennCare Oversight committee on behalf of the Tennessee Chiropractic Association
2002 Lecture, "Headaches- A Chiropractic Perspective" presented to:
Miles Memorial Hospital- Medical Staff
2003 Lecture, " Headaches- A Chiropractic Perspective" presented to:
St. Andrews Hospital -Medical Staff
2003
Tennessee Chiropractic Association Convention Honoree
"One of the Association's highest honors"
2008 Recipient of Maine Chiropractor of the Year Award from the Maine Chiropractic Association
