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Dr. Robert "Bobby" Braile brief biography Dr. Robert "Bobby" Braile has been involved in almost every aspect of chiropractic life. He has been a successful high volume practitioner. He is an author and a regular speaker at numerous programs in chiropractic. He ha s also been an instructor and administrator at a chiropractic college, as well as a postgraduate instructor at numerous other chiropractic institutions. He is involved in chiropractic politics, having served as a leader and board member on state, national and international chiropractic organizations. He has held the position of president of a local chiropractic society, vice president of the Florida Chiropractic Society, and president of the Georgia Council of Chiropractic. From 1995 to 1999 he served as the eleventh president of the International Chiropractors Association. Dr. Braile has received numerous awards including being the only four-time recipient of the "Chiropractor of the Year" award from four different chiropractic organizations. He received this prestigious honor from the Florida Chiropractic Society, the World Chiropractic Alliance, the Georgia Council of Chiropractic, and the International Chiropractors Association. He is also involved in service to chiropractors through Now You Know Inc, a company he co- founded in 1999. Now You Know is a groundbreaking technology company that provides cutting edge Internet educational materials to chiropractors to help doctors educate their patients and spread the chiropractic message to their community and the world. The Now You Know Email Newsletter, written by Dr. Braile, is the highest circulation consumer monthly publication in chiropractic. Contact Information Dr. Braile’s cell: 678-570-3401 Dr. Braile’s email address: [email protected] Mailing address: 3450 Velma Drive, Powder Springs GA, 30127 Braile Chiropractic clinic address: 3515 Dallas Hwy SW Suite 102, Marietta GA 30064 Braile Chiropractic phone: 770-693-0914 Braile Chiropractic website: www.georgiachiropractic.com Braile Chiropractic email: [email protected] Curriculum Vitae Robert Braile, D.C., Born: September 20 1955, Maspeth, Queens County, New York City, NY Spouse: Evelyn Loraine Bowker Braile, Married March 2, 1991 Children: Nicole Loraine & Hailey May Joan Grandchildren: Loraine, Padme, Peliah & Evan College Education: Undergraduate pre-chiropractic program from: Suffolk County Community College New York Institute of Technology State University of New York at Stony Brook Professional Degree: New York Chiropractic College, Doctor of Chiropractic – 1978 Licenses Held: Georgia - Active Florida – Retired New York - Inactive Arizona - Inactive Michigan - Inactive Colorado - Inactive Practices: Rockledge Chiropractic Office, 1978-1983 in Rockledge Florida Braile Chiropractic Life Clinic, 1983 to 1995 in Rockledge Florida Cooperative Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia - July 1996 - April 2002 Braile Chiropractic in Marietta GA – June 2009 - present Instructor: Life University 1995 - 1999 • Chiropractic philosophy • Adjusting techniques • Practice management • Pediatric adjusting Director Postgraduate Education, Life University 1996 - 1999 Present or past postgraduate instructor for the following institutions: • Life University, School of Chiropractic • Palmer College of Chiropractic • Cleveland Chiropractic College • Life West Chiropractic College • Sherman College of Chiropractic Present or past member of: International Chiropractors Association - I.C.A Federation Of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO) International Federation of Chiropractic Organizations (IFCO) World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) Georgia Chiropractic Council (GCC) Florida Chiropractic Society – (FCS) Florida Academy of Chiropractic – (FLAC) Chiropractic Consumer Protection Program – (CCPP) International Chiropractic Pediatric Association – (ICPA) Christian Chiropractors Association Distinguished Fellows - International Chiropractors Assoc. – (FICA) Task Force on National Health Policy for the ICA Joint Motion Study Research Society Offices & positions currently or President Georgia Council of Chiropractic previously held in chiropractic Vice President Georgia Council of Chiropractic organizations: International Chiropractors Assoc Chairman of the Board President, International Chiropractors Assoc. Chairman of ICA Representative Assembly Vice Chairman ICA Representative Assembly Chairman ICA Information and Technology Committee Chairman I.C.A. Resolutions Committee Membership Chairman - ICA Public Relations Chairman - ICA Representative Assemblyman from Florida - ICA I.C.A. Task Force on Health Care Reform Vice President - Florida Chiropractic Society Board Of Directors - Florida Chiropractic Society Parliamentarian - Florida Chiropractic Society President - Florida Academy of Chiropractic FLAC Board of Directors, Founding Member - FLAC President Brevard County Chiropractic Society - BCCS Chairman Ethics Committee - BCCS Board Of Directors - Georgia Council of Chiropractic Legislative Chairmen - Georgia Council of Chiropractic Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) - Site visitation team member Chairman Life College "Adopt-A-Class" program Editorial Board: Florida Chiropractic News Editor: The 34th Principle - Email Newsletter Editor: The Information Age - Email Newsletter Faculty member Life University Board Member ICA’s Risk purchasing group Director Department of Continuing Education - Life University Post Graduate Training: Joint Motion Study Research Society, Certified in Video Fluoroscopy Pierce Technique - Results System Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Seminar - I.C.A. Hospital Privileges and Protocol Seminar - I.C.A. Chiropractic Pediatrics - International Chiropractors Association Thompson Technique Barge Technique Numerous yearly techniques and professional seminars and courses. Awards: Chiropractor of the Year 1990 - International Chiropractors Association Chiropractor of the Year 1995 - Florida Chiropractic Society Chiropractor of the Year 2014 – Georgia Council of Chiropractic Chiropractor of the Year 1995 - World Chiropractic Alliance Chiropractic Hall of Fame 2014 - Georgia Council of Chiropractic Champion of the Chiropractic Principle Award - ICA 2000 Distinguished Fellow 1990 -FICA - International Chiropractors Association Eminent Service Award 1991 - International Chiropractors Association Presidential Phoenix Award 1989 - International Chiropractors Assoc. Excellence in Service Medal 1985 - International Chiropractors Assoc. Meritorious Service Award 1983 - International Chiropractors Assoc. Recognition Award - International Chiropractors Political Action Committee Outstanding Contributors Award - National Chiropractic Antitrust Committee Certificate of Praise - Dr. Sid Williams, President Life College Ambassador Participation Award 1987 - Life College Inner Circle and Diamond Recognition Awards - Life College Honorary Life Member - Life College President's Certificate of Purpose - Life College Life Sports Chiropractic Recognition Award Life Foundation Speakers Awards 1986 through 1994 Life DE Meetings Meritorious Service Award B. J. Palmer Service Award - Florida Chiropractic Society. Award of Appreciation – Vietnam Veterans of Brevard County FL Certificate of Appreciation – Delta Sigma Chi Distinguished Service Award – Georgia Council of Chiropractic Published In: The Chiropractic Choice Today’s Chiropractic Today’s Chiropractic Lifestyle International Chiropractor’s Association Review The Chiropractic Journal Florida Chiropractic Society Review Dynamic Chiropractic Florida Chiropractic News Florida Today Newspaper Elan Vital - student newspaper Life University Chiropractic Economics The American Chiropractor Brightside Newspaper The Major Premise – email newsletter The 34th Principle - email newsletter The Information Age - email newsletter Spoken for or at the following: International Chiropractors Association (I.C.A.) I.C.A. Nuts and Bolts Practice Management Seminars I.C.A. Chiropractic Without A Doubt Seminars International Symposium on Chiropractic Life College Graduation 1990, Keynote Address Speaker Life University Student Assembly New Beginnings Life DE Meetings Band of Brothers Connecticut Chiropractic Council Council Of New Jersey Chiropractors Florida Chiropractic Society Georgia Council of Chiropractic New York Chiropractic Council Michigan Chiropractic Council Chiropractic Association of Ohio Texas Chiropractic Society Chiropractic Without A Doubt Program International Chiropractors Association of California Brevard County Chiropractic Society – FL Palmetto Chiropractic Association – SC Lee County Chiropractic Society - FL. Dade County Chiropractic Society - FL. Numerous civic and church groups National Chiropractic Managed Care Council Life University & Life Chiropractic College West Cleveland College of Chiropractic K.C. Cleveland College of Chiropractic L.A. Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Sherman College of Chiropractic New York Chiropractic College Northwestern Chiropractic College Parker College of Chiropractic Logan College of Chiropractic Los Angeles Chiropractic College Palmer Lyceum Chiropractic Centennial Homecoming Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport Palmer College of Chiropractic, West Delta Sigma Chi - Life & Palmer Chapters The Family Practice Reach The World Seminars Other: Dr. Braile has appeared on several television shows including Florida Chiropractic Society’s "Chiropractic Today", and a central Florida public service station show called "Central Florida Live". Dr. Braile was part of the Life Sports Chiropractic Team delivering chiropractic care to the athletes at the 1986 Goodwill Games in Moscow. .
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