CURRICULUM VITAE

Carson E. Odegard, DC, CCSP

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, 1975
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, Oregon, 1980
• Master of Public Health, Division of Health Services, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, (Currently Enrolled)

POSTGRADUATE:

• Certified Chiropractic Industrial Consultant, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1987
• Board eligible Chiropractic Orthopedics, Western States Chiropractic College, 1990
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, National College of Chiropractic, 1994
• Washington State Spinal Health Institute Participant, 1995

EXPERIENCE:

• Private Practice in Kirkland, WA since 1980

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Washington State Chiropractic Association, Founding Member, Board Member and Committee Chair, 1993-Present
• American Public Health Association, 1993-Present
• Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, 1986-Present
• Washington Chiropractic Association, Board Member and Committee Chair, 1980-1992
• American Chiropractic Association, Member, 1980-Present

RESEARCH:

• Group Health Center for Health Studies and University of Washington Department of Medicine, "Chiropractic vs. Physical Therapy: A Randomized Trial" study team, 1993-1996
• Evergreen Healthcare/Medical Center, Integrative Medicine Task Force, "Chiropractic Care Referral Resource Project", 2000-2001

AWARDS:

• Washington State Chiropractic Association, Founding Board Member Recognition, 2001
• Washington State Chiropractic Association, Volunteer of the Year, 1997
• Washington Chiropractic Association, Presidents Award, 1990
• American Chiropractic Association, Health Awareness Award, 1988
• The National DeanÕs List of Academic Achievements, 1980
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Diplomate, 1979

PARTICIPATING PROVIDER FOR:

Group Health/Virginia Mason Health Plan, Primera BlueCross, Regence BlueShield, Ethix, NylCare, Aetna, Guardian, Principal, Zenith, Sound Health, Good Health Plan, Cigna, First Choice, United Healthcare, Uniform Medical Plan, Medicare, Secure Horizons, Alliant, Sterling

COMMUNITY:

• Kirkland Chamber of Commerce, Vice President and Committee Chair, Member, 1982-Present
• Kirkland Kiwanis, Member and Past Officer, 1986-1992
• Kirkland/Houghton City Council (elected position) 1986-1987
• Evergreen Hospital Medical Center, Integrative Medicine Task Force, Member and Research Contributor, 1998-Present