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C.O.R.E. Chiropractic Certified
Is your Doctor C.O.R.E Chiropractic Certified?
Comprehensive: CORE chiropractic doctors are comprehensive in all examination, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation protocols, so as not to overlook any aspect of your care.
Organized: CORE chiropractic doctors are organized in maintaining a diagnosis driven time frame for your treatment, to maximize improvement in minimal time. This is given to you in writing on your first visit.
Rehabilitation: CORE chiropractic doctors utilize injury specific rehabilitation in every one of our functional treatment plans.
Experience: Core chiropractic doctors have been setting the standard in multidisciplinary patient care since 1996.
What is a C.O.R.E Chiropractic Certified Doctor?
Aside from completing four years of undergraduate work for a bachelor’s degree, four years of Chiropractic College for a doctorate degree, passing Parts I, II, III, and IV of National Boards, Passing Texas State Boards, all CORE doctors must complete a full year residency at any one of the four Core locations. The goal of this residency is to further cultivate the didactic knowledge obtained in the many years of training and apply this knowledge in a real world clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on obtaining an accurate case history, examination of all neuromusculoskeletal areas using appropriate orthopedic, neurological, radiographic, and physical testing procedures, formulation of the appropriate diagnosis, and execution of the correct treatment plan. Science and practical application come together to mold a doctor that can direct your care with purpose and efficiency while still demonstrating the personal touch needed for patient care. Only after a doctor exhibits clinical mastery in a condition specific, rehabilitation oriented environment can he/ she be classified as a CORE CHIROPRACTIC CERTIFIED DOCTOR.
Dr. Ward received his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Massachusetts in June of 1992. His Doctorate of Chiropractic was completed at Parker College of Chiropractic in April of 1996.
In September of 1997, Dr. Ward received his Diplomate in Neurology from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. In 1999 and 2007, Dr. Ward was certified in the sub-specialties of Neurodiagnostics and Needle Electromyography. In 2009, Dr. Ward was granted a Fellowship of The American College of Functional Neurology based on his education, experience, training, and credentials in the specialty of Electrodiagnostic Testing.
Dr. Ward continues to promulgate an integrated practice model that encourages a multidisciplinary approach fostering a comprehensive patient experience, in a single clinical setting. He lives in Flower Mound, Texas with his wife and their two sons. His hobbies include travel, saltwater fly-fishing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Dr. Schnappauf received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University in New Jersey in May of 1986. He then attended Parker College of Chiropractic and graduated with a Doctorate of Chiropractic in August of 1995.
Dr. Schnappauf is certified in Cervical Spinal Trauma by the San Diego Spinal Institute and specializes in soft tissue mobilization/release techniques for alleviation of joint/muscle dysfunction. Dr. Schnappauf is also a Designated Doctor for Texas Worker’s Compensation.
Dr. Schnappauf lives in Coppell, Texas with his wife and 3 children. His hobbies include weight training and landscaping architecture.
Dr. Joseph Daniel “Dan” Bowen, PT, DPT, achieved his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Texas Woman’s University and acquired his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the same institution in 2013. Dan has been a part of the Core Physical Medicine team for 5 years and is the lead physical therapist within the company. Dr. Bowen’s main focus is helping patients get better by treating each person as an individual and educating them on their conditions and the exercises they can undertake to strive for optimal health. The 3 main components of rehab are mobility, stability, and structural integrity. To help each patient achieve this and have a complete recovery, Dr. Bowen not only uses traditional physical therapy exercises, but he also treats his patients with a hands-on approach such as dry needling, soft tissue mobilization with or without an instrument, Active Release Technique, and taping. Drawn to Physical Therapy at a young age, Dr. Bowen enjoys working with all patients from children to seniors and treasures the rewarding experience of helping to make a lasting improvement in his patients’ lives. As a big fan of his teammates at Core Physical Medicine, Dr. Bowen does his best to exemplify his philosophy of loving others by treating other people the way he wants to be treated. Married with 4 children, who are his pride and joy, Dr. Bowen enjoys being a husband and father and finds time when he can to play basketball.
Francesca Pelea, who has been with CORE for 2 years, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from De La Salle University Health Sciences Institute in 2009, and has over 11 years of practice. She utilizes techniques such as soft tissue mobilization and myofascial release. Certified in Kinesiology taping techniques, dry needling, and as an APTA clinical instructor, Fran has taken over 20 PT/PTA students from different universities such as University of Southern California, Loma Linda University, Stanbridge College, and Concorde University. She takes pride in not just teaching these students and assisting them with practicing knowledge-based skills, but in showing them and passing on to them her passion for this profession, and being able to see her patients’ positive outcomes/ response to treatment. Fran believes in tailoring each treatment plan to fit each individual/patient she treats, building that relationship with them, making sure they know that she will take care of them, and having their best interest at heart. “When I’m not at work, I like spending time with my family, especially my 3 growing boys,” says Fran. Her hobbies include horseback riding and snowboarding.
