About Brian
Brian graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Minnesota, USA, in 1983. His career has spanned more than four decades across clinical practice, chiropractic and sports education, academic leadership, research and international sports chiropractic. He has held senior academic leadership positions in the United States and Australia, including Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Palmer College of Chiropractic West, Dean of the Australian College of Physical Education, and School Dean for Chiropractic and Sports Sciences at Murdoch University.
Sports Chiropractic Background
- Brian has extensive experience working with athletes at local, national and international levels. He has served as a team chiropractor at four Olympic Games – Barcelona, Atlanta, Sydney and Salt Lake City – as well as three All African Games and four International World Games. He was also the founding Chair of the University Friendly Elite Athlete Program at Murdoch University.
- Throughout his clinical career, Brian has worked closely with athletes and sporting teams. While practising in Iowa, he served as Team Doctor for a range of local high school sports, working alongside athletes, coaches and parents. His long-standing involvement in sport has been a central part of his clinical, educational and professional career.
Teaching & Education
- Education has been a major focus throughout Brian’s career. He began teaching chiropractic technique and undertaking research at Northwestern College of Chiropractic before moving into private practice and later teaching at the Technikon Natal Department of Chiropractic in Durban, South Africa.
- He has taught extensively in chiropractic, manual skills, clinical evaluation, chiropractic philosophy and sports chiropractic at undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education levels. His academic appointments have included Murdoch University and Palmer College of Chiropractic West, and he has been an active faculty member within FICS education programs.
- Brian has a particular interest in developing the manipulative and clinical skills required for chiropractic practice, including techniques involving both the spine and extremities. He has also supervised Masters and Honours students and contributed extensively to curriculum development, academic governance and the development of chiropractic and sports science education programs.
Research
Brian’s research interests include joint cavitation, motion palpation and diagnostic techniques, clinical outcomes and sports chiropractic. His work has also involved the development of teaching, consulting and research facilities across chiropractic, exercise physiology and sports science. He has contributed to research investigating simulated learning in healthcare, intervertebral disc degeneration and musculoskeletal conditions in athletes, and has helped secure significant research and infrastructure funding for chiropractic and sports science education. Brian has authored and co-authored research relating to sports chiropractic, athlete injury surveillance, manipulation, motion palpation, concussion, rehabilitation and chiropractic education. His published work includes research arising from international sporting events such as the World Games and All-African Games.