Craig A. Couillard, D.C., CCSP, CSCS, CES, PES
9202 202nd St W. Suite 203
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
(952) 469-8385

 OBJECTIVE:

• My approach to health care promotes general well being and the ability to maintain the highest level of functional activity with each patient.  I have found working with patients to be challenging and very fulfilling.

EDUCATION:

Degrees:

• 2000: Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic (currently named Northwestern Health Sciences University)
• 2000: Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Northwestern College of Chiropractic

Certifications: 

• 2010: Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• 2010: Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• 2001: Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
• 2000: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• 1999-present: Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• 1999-present: Certified in AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
• 1999-2001:  Certified as a First Aid Responder

FUTURE EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

• Currently working toward a Diplomate Certificate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
• Currently working toward becoming a (CCN) Certified Clinical Nutritionist

HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE:

• 2001-present: Solo practice, Lake Marion Chiropractic Center, PA; Lakeville, Minnesota
• 2000-2001: Associate Doctor of Chiropractic at Hart Family Chiropractic; Roseville, Minnesota

TEACHING:

• 2009-current: Instructor, Normandale Community College Post Graduate Department; Teaching area: Nutrition
• 2009-current: Adjunct faculty, Minnesota School of Business; Teaching Areas: Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Health Care Law and Ethics

SPORTS MEDICINE ACTIVITES:

• 2010: Completed two week Chiropractic Volunteer Rotation at USOC (United States Olympic Committee) Chula Vista, California
• 2009-present: USA Swimming High Performance Network
• 2009: USA Swimming High Performance Award
• 2009-2010: Medical staff for USA Swimming Grand Prix Series Minneapolis
• 2009: Medical staff for USA Swimming World Championship Trials in Indianapolis
• 2009-present: Sports Medicine Consultant for Northfield Gymnastics Club
• 2007-present: Sports Medicine Consultant for Gleason’s Gymnastics Club
• 2006-present: Member of National Health Care and Sport Science Referral Network of USA Gymnastics
• 2006: Sports Chiropractor for the Visa USA Gymnastics Championships, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• 2005-present: Health Consultant for Tiger Sharks Swim Club Farmington, Minnesota
• 2006-present: Member of the Sports Medicine and Science Network of USA Swimming, Areas of chiropractic and strength and conditioning
• 2006-2008: Sports Medicine Director at Dakota County Technical College
• 2004-2008: Team doctor for the Minnesota Maulers of the Mid-American Football League
• October 2004: Chiropractor for the 2004 TJ Maxx Tour of Olympic Champions; St. Paul, Minnesota
• 2004-2005, 2008-2010: Medical staff of the Twin City Susan B. Komen Cancer Walk
• 2000-2004: Team doctor for the Minnesota Vixens of the Women’s Professional Football League
• 2003: Team doctor for the Minneapolis Lumbar Jacks of the Mid-American Football League
• 2008: Team doctor for the Farmington Lions and South Metro Dragons of the Northern Power Football League

• 2000-2003: League doctor and consultant to the Mid-American Football League
• October 1999: Chiropractic/Medical staff at the World Iron Man Championships in Kona, Hawaii
• 1999: Chiropractic/Medical Staff for the Women’s Professional Football League
• 2002-2003: Personal Trainer at Northwest Athletic Club in Burnsville, Minnesota

LEADERSHIP:

• 2010-present: Member of the Minnesota State High School League Sports Medicine Advisory Committee
• 2007-present: Legislative Chair Minnesota Chiropractic Association
• 2003-2005: President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association East District
• 2000-2003: Vice President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association East District
• 2000-2002: Treasurer of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association East District
• 2003-2005: Lakeville Rotary Club Community Service Chair
• 2002-2003: Lakeville Rotary Club Community Service Co-Chair

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:

• 2000-present: Minnesota Chiropractic Association
• 2001-2008: Lakeville Rotary Club
• 2001-present: Lakeville Chamber of Commerce
• 2004-present: Success Network Chapter of BNI
• 2006-2010: United States Sports Chiropractic Federation  
• 2006-present: American Chiropractic Association
• 2006-present: American Chiropractic Association Sports Council

RECOGNITION:

• 2001-2002: Minnesota Chiropractic Association Young Practitioner of the Year

SPECIFIC REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST: