Peter J. Blakemore, DO
Dr. Peter Blakemore graduated from Bob Jones University in 2004 with a BS in Premedicine. He completed his medical school training at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, graduating with a Doctorate of Osteopathy in 2008, followed by an internship at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York. Dr. Blakemore is currently completing a residency in Neuromuscular Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan, where he also teaches in the department of Manual Medicine. Dr. Blakemore has had the privilege of working with and training under Dr. Hauser for ten years and has worked in many medical missionary Prolotherapy clinics. Dr. Blakemore has a love for Prolotherapy and hopes to use it in his medical practice upon completion of his residency. Dr. Blakemore is married to his wife Krista and they have two children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, Bible reading, hiking, cycling, and running, having completed the Ironman Triathlon in 2004.
Steven Cavallino, MD
Stephen Cavallino, MD was born in New York, and attended Bologna Medical School in Italy at 19 year old. He graduated with a MD in medicine and surgery in 1989 and returned to the United States for his National Boards of medicine. Afterward, Dr. Cavallino returned to Italy and specialized in Emergency Medicine in Ferrara, Italy from 1990-1994. Currently he is working in the hospital ER 12 hour shifts, three times a week and doing full time Prolotherapy on days off. Dr. Cavallino has four active offices in Italy: Ferrara, Rome, Sicily, and Bari. His major interest is to help people with chronic pain and he is one of the world’s few “Neural Prolotherapists,” treating pain by regeneration to all nerves that are causing pain, called neuro regeneration. To contact Dr. Cavallino, call his Ferrara office at 0039.0532.242.980.
Gary B. Clark, MD, MPA
Gary B. Clark, MD, MPA is currently the Medical Director of the Center for Healing Injury and Pain and Boulder Prolotherapy in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Clark earned a BA and MD from University of Colorado, interned in Pediatrics at Yale-New Haven Hospital; and completed his residency and board certification in Pathology and Neuropathology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. Dr. Clark also earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration with Special Study in Organizational Development at George Washington University. He retired from the US Army in 1991 after 23 years of active duty. To contact Dr. Clark: 1790 30th Street, Suite 230, Boulder, Colorado 80301; Tel: 303.444.5131; www.doctorclark.com.
Joseph J. Cukla, LPN
Joseph J. Cukla , LPN received his Bachelor of Art degree in English from Piedmont College in Georgia. He received his Practical Nurse license at City Colleges of Chicago. He is a full time Practical Nurse at Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services, 715 Lake St. Suite 600, Oak Park, Illinois; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com.
Jennifer DeLeon
Jennifer DeLeon lives with her husband of 12 years, on a sailboat, in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. She loves hanging out with friends and family and enjoys hiking, yoga, writing and drawing. She works as an office administrator for a caregiving company, as a caregiver herself, and as an art model. She is a quirky, fun person, with a great sense of humor. Jennifer may be reached via email at dpdjld@yahoo.com.
Richard L. Dontigny, PT
Richard L. DonTigny, PT received his Physical Therapy certification from the University of Iowa in 1958 and his Bachelor’s degree from Montana State College. For 28 years, Richard worked as a therapist in both the Colorado Springs, CO and Havre, MT areas, before heading up his own private practice for the next 10 years, working alone and unfunded to further advance his development of the dynamics of the pelvis. He retired from private practice in 1996, and continued on his path of teaching, research, and writing. Richard is a well-known lecturer and author. He has published numerous articles and book chapters, primarily on the mechanics and function of the sacroiliac joint. More on his method can be found at www.thelowback.com. How it works, why it hurts and how to fix it. Richard DonTigny may be reached at 2025 10th Avenue, Havre, Montana 59501.
Babette Gladstein, VMD
Babette Gladstein, VMD is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. Her postdoctoral work has included veterinary acupuncture at the American Academy of Veterinary Medical Acupuncture at Colorado State University, as well as pre-veterinary studies at Hunter College in New York City. She is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Veterinarian Medical Association, and the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Gladstein has also been affiliated with The New York Racing Association, Meadowlands Raceway, and US Equestrian. As a licensed veterinarian in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and California, Dr. Gladstein’s treatment modality expertise includes Prolotherapy, acupuncture, ultrasound, chiropractic, and massage therapy. Since the mid ‘80s, Dr. Gladstein observed and studied the benefits of nutrition and nutritional supplements in animal care and treatments and followed this with investigations into therapeutic ultrasound, massage and acupuncture, as well as physical therapy for horses. Dr. Gladstein may be reached at 45 East 89th Street, #31D, NY, NY 10128; Tel: 212.828.5663; www.animalacupuncture.net.
Anna Hamman
Anna Hamman attended the United States Air Force Academy. Upon graduation, in 2003, she entered the United States Air Force. Anna completed six years of active duty service, including deployment to Iraq as an Intelligence Analyst. Anna has been a competitive swimmer since she was 10 years old. Over the years, and particularly following the birth of her first child, Anna developed widespread pain along her groin, hips, and lower back. She sought treatment as these problems progressed in severity. Despite being active for many years, she made the proactive decision to leave the Air Force once the military medical community began suggesting pelvic fusion surgery to “fix” her problems. Anna continued to seek medical treatment in the allopathic and osteopathic communities, as well as extensive chiropractic and physiotherapy. Unfortunately, these treatments were all minimally successful at best. Anna then turned to Prolotherapy and has received outstanding results.
Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD
Marion A. Hauser, MS, RD received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from University of Illinois and her Master of Science in Nutrition and dietetic internship from Eastern Illinois University. Marion is the CEO of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois and owner of Beulah Land Nutritionals. As a registered dietitian, Marion is also a well-known speaker and writer on a variety of topics related to natural medicine and nutrition. Marion has recently released “The Hauser Diet: A Fresh Look at Healthy Living!” Marion co-authored the national best seller entitled “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy” along with a four-book mini series of Prolotherapy books, as well as a comprehensive sports book discussing the use of Prolotherapy for sports injuries. Marion Hauser may be reached at 715 Lake St., Suite 600, Oak Park, IL 60301; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com.
Ross A. Hauser, MD
Ross A. Hauser, MD received his undergraduate degree from University of Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and did his residency at Loyola/Hines VA in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Hauser is the Medical Director of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois and is passionate about Prolotherapy and natural medicine. Dr. Hauser and his wife Marion, have written seven books on Prolotherapy, including the national best seller “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy,” now in its third edition, a four-book mini series of Prolotherapy books, and a 900-page epic sports book on the use of Prolotherapy for sports injuries. Dr. Hauser may be reached at 715 Lake St., Suite 600, Oak Park, IL 60301; Tel: 708.848.7789; www.caringmedical.com.
Simon P. Petrides, MB BS DM-S Med DO Dip Sports Med FFSEM (UK&I)
Dr. Petrides is the director of Blackberry Clinic in the UK. He is a musculoskeletal physician qualified in medicine, osteopathy and sports medicine. He specializes in diagnosis and treatment of back, neck and joint pains using manipulation, injection, epidurals, or sclerosant therapy (Prolotherapy). He is responsible for taking a history and examining the patient, instigating a comprehensive treatment plan including referral to other practitioners or carrying out specialized injection procedures, with or without use of the fluoroscopy. Dr Petrides is a keen advocate of the integrated multidisciplinary approach to healthcare using several different modalities of treatment to achieve fast, effective relief of pain and disability. He is also a council member of the British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine and regularly lectures nationally to other doctors on musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Dr. Petrides may be reached at Blackberry Orthopaedic Clinic, Blackberry Court, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK7 7PB. United Kingdom; Tel: 019.08.60.46.66; www.blackberryclinic.co.uk/clinic/home/clinic_home.php.
Amy Price, PhD
Amy Price, PhD is a psychologist who works as a researcher and consultant in the area of integrative neuroscience. Her goal is to enhance cognitive rehabilitative strategies and help survivor families and treating professionals to better assist cognitively challenged individuals. She works to increase the effectiveness of existing products, partner with others to develop better tools and strategies and to offer affordable solutions in hope of increasing function, quality of life and self identity in those who sustain disability. Amy and her husband, Dr. DJ Price, have co-founded schools, churches, and Bible colleges with Jesus Is Alive Ministries and continue to travel in their roles as international missionaries and motivational speakers. They have recently founded Traumatic Brain Injury Centers to meet the needs of outpatients who have sustained brain injury. Dr. Price can be contacted at dr.amyprice@gmail.com. Tel: 561.330.7877; www.traumaticbraininjurycenters.com and www.whiplash101.com.
David P. Rabago, MD
David Rabago, MD is an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is an active clinician scientist with a busy continuity family medicine practice and ongoing clinical trials. He has been a NIH-NCCAM funded researcher and has active research projects in injection therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain including knee osteoarthritis and lateral epicondylosis (tennis elbow). He also conducts research on saline nasal irrigation for upper respiratory conditions. Dr. Rabago may be reached at University of Wisconsin, Dept of Family Medicine, 777 S Mills St., Madison, WI 53715; Tel: 608.265.2487; Fax: 608.263.5813.
Rodney S. Van Pelt, MD
Rodney S. Van Pelt, MD received his medical degree from Loma Linda University Medical School and completed his family practice residency in Florida. He practiced family medicine for several years until falling in love with the specialty of Orthopedic Medicine which uses all the different modalities for pain with conservative treatments. Dr. Van Pelt then received specialized training in the Cyriax technique of Orthopedic Medicine, taking some of his training in Oxford, England. He is one of the few American physicians who is a member of the Society of Orthopedic Medicine of London, England. Dr. Van Pelt practices full time Prolotherapy in northern California. Dr. Van Pelt may be reached at Orthopedic Wellness Center Plaza Del Sol, 311 Luce Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482; Tel: 707.463.1782; www.sfpmg.com.
