Robert W. Alexander, MD, DMD, FICS
Robert Alexander holds doctorates in Medicine (University of Florida) and Dentistry (St. Louis University) and is the author of multiple publications and book chapters on the subject of aesthetic, reconstructive, and cranio-maxillofacial surgery. Recipient of many awards and recognitions for advancement in each of these areas of interest, he is an invited Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (Plastic). Dr. Alexander did his surgical and specialty Residency Training at University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School (Parkland Memorial Hospital and John Peter Smith Hospital). Following Residency Training, he served as Departmental Chairman, University of Florida (JHEP) until 1975 when he established a private practice of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in the Seattle area. Beginning in 1990-2008, Dr. Alexander provided an accredited, one year, post-residency Fellowship Training Program, emphasizing aesthetic surgical training for highly qualified applicants. He currently practices in Washington and Montana in his primary specialty, with long-term experience and interest in applied clinical research. He holds a faculty appointment at the University of Washington, School of Medicine and Dentistry. In 2005, his presentations on use of high density platelet-rich plasma concentrates to sports medicine, Prolotherapists, and orthopedic-regenerative medicine practitioners led to important contributions in use of adipose-derived stem-stromal cells with HD PRP for musculoskeletal, wound healing, and regenerative applications. Dr. Alexander may be contacted via email at rwamd@cybernet1.com or office phone: 406.777.4477.
Donna D. Alderman, DO
Donna Alderman, DO is a graduate of Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, in Pomona, California, with undergraduate degree in nutrition from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She attended the first Gustav A. Hemwall, MD Prolotherapy injection seminar in 1998 and has extensive training in Prolotherapy and Platelet Rich Plasma Prolotherapy. She teaches and is on the Board of Trustees of the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Integrative Pain Management and a member of the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine. Dr. Alderman has published multiple journal articles on the subject of Prolotherapy and in 2008 she authored the book Free Yourself from Chronic Pain and Sports Injuries (ISBN 9780981524207) published by Family Doctor Press, Glendale, California. Dr. Alderman has two offices in California, 1740 Broadview Dr., Glendale, CA 91208, Tel: 818.957.3000; and 2233 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502; Tel: 510.549.1700; www.prolotherapy.com.
Patrick C. Astourian, MS, PA-C
Patrick is a PA with experience in urgent care, rheumatology and orthopedics. He was a USAF medic for eight years. He has been using musculoskeletal ultrasound since 10/2006 and gave a MSK US presentation at the Boston ACR convention in Nov 2007. He has given hands-on MSK training to multiple doctors in pain management, PM&R, rheumatology, sports medicine and orthopaedics. Currently, he scans approximately 50 people a week in a busy orthopaedics practice. Patrick may be contacted at pastourian@gmail.com.
Sherman O. Canapp Jr., DVM, MS, CCRT
Dr. Sherman Canapp, originally from Maryland, completed a combined DVM/MS at Kansas State University, an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri, followed by a three-year residency in small animal surgery at the University of Florida. Dr. Canapp is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Canapp is certified in Canine Rehabilitation and was elected as the founding president of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV). Dr. Canapp currently practices orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at the Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) in Annapolis Junction, MD where he is Chief of Staff. He is also a consultant for national working and performance dog organizations, as well as pharmaceutical companies and veterinary and medical schools. His particular area of interest is sports medicine and minimally invasive surgery, specifically canine sports related injury, regenerative medicine and arthroscopy. Dr. Canapp may be reached at 240.295.4400 or via email at info@vosm.com.
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.
Jörn Funck, MD
Dr. Funck grew up in Luebeck, Germany. After receiving his MD from the University of Hamburg in 1968 he completed his trauma surgery and orthopedic surgeon training in Hannover and Braunschweig, Germany. After finishing his clinical education he left the operating branch and switched to muscoloskeletal medicine, as well as manual therapy, opening his own private office in Luebeck in 1975. In Bremen, Germany, Dr. Funck took up studies in orthopedic medicine, focusing on Cyriax diagnosis and treatment of soft tissues. He studied manual therapy with Prof. Tilscher from Vienna who first introduced him to Prolotherapy for low back pain patients. Dr. Funck may be reached at Fackenburger Allee 22-24 23554 Lübeck, Germany; Tel: 0451.411.20; www.proliferationstherapie.de.
Gerald R. Harris, DO
Gerald R. Harris, DO, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, and Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine for his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. He has had extensive training in Prolotherapy and has been practicing Prolotherapy since the early 1990’s. He is also a leader in the field of Neural Therapy, and has had extensive training including with world-renowned physician and neural therapy expert Dietrich Klinghardt, MD. Dr. Harris is a regular lecturer and on the Board of Trustees of the American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Integrative Pain Management and is board certified through this organization in Musculoskeletal Sclerotherapy (Prolotherapy). He is also a Clinical Instructor/Preceptor for medical students and residents from the University of North Texas School of Medicine. Dr. Harris is in private practice at 7421 Meadowbrook Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76112; Tel: 817.336.4810; www.texasprolotherapy.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.
Clive Sinoff, MD
Clive Sinoff, MD was born and raised in South Africa. He was awarded his medical degree in 1973. Having completed additional training, Dr. Sinoff became board certified in Internal Medicine and subsequently Medical Oncology in South Africa. Medical education and training in South Africa is noted for its clinical emphasis. After moving to Canada in 1987, he completed his Canadian board certification in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Sinoff settled in Cleveland in 1995, and since 2002, has devoted his practice to helping patients with pain. His focus recently has been on Prolotherapy and Laser Therapy, both non-invasive treatments, which have been shown to cause healing of damaged tissues, even after years of pain. He is known as a warm and compassionate clinician. Dr. Sinoff has published over 15 articles and one revision book for internal medicine. Dr. Sinoff may be contacted at 22200 Halburton Rd., Beachwood, OH 44122; Tel: 216.514.9590; www.osmofohio.com.
Margaret E. Taylor, MBBS, BSC, FACNEM
Margaret E. Taylor, MBBS, BSc, FACNEM received her medical degree from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 1973 and specialised in nutritional medicine since 1980. She is a founding fellow and teacher of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. She has practiced Prolotherapy since 1990, and since 1998 has taught over 250 doctors and over 150 podiatrists from Australia and other Pacific countries. She is honorary treasurer of the Australian Association of Musculoskeletal Medicine. Dr. Taylor and information on her workshops may be accessed via her website www.drmtaylor.com.au or via email taylorme@internode.on.net or her clinic at 79 Birksgate Drive, Urrbrae. 5064, South Australia.
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.
