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Tim Irving, DC, MS, LMT

Assistant Professor
Faculty: Physical Medicine and Nutrition Departments

Bio

Dr. Tim Irving grew up in New York, and through his own healing journey found himself drawn to physical medicine and nutrition. In 1998 this journey took him to Boulder, CO, where he studied massage therapy, cranio-sacral therapy, structural integration and medical massage. Through his studies and work with an osteopathic doctor in Longmont, CO, Dr. Irving found himself on a path that took him to Portland, OR, where he received his Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. In addition, knowing that nutrition is an integral part of physical medicine, he completed a Master of Science in Human Nutrition degree through the University of Bridgeport.

Dr. Irving teaches in the physical medicine department at NCNM.
Courses taught:
•    NMT I, II, III, IV, V
•    Nutrition III
•    Organ Systems II

In addition, Dr. Irving has a busy physical medicine and nutrition practice in Southeast Portland, and is involved in expanding the education of healthcare providers through various educational and teaching endeavors.

Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION  
Master of Science in Human Nutrition 2009
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut  
   
Doctor of Chiropractic 2005
Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR  
   
Associate of Occupational Studies: Massage & Bodywork 2001
Boulder College of Massage Therapy, Boulder, CO  
   
Environmental Biology Program 1995
SUNY E.S.F., Syracuse, NY  
   
Pre-Med Program 1994
Iona College, New Rochelle, NY  
   
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE         
 
Assistant Professor, NCNM, Portland, OR 2010-present
Develop curriculum, lecture and teach skills labs for the following classes:  
Physical medicine     •     Nutrition     •     Physiology     •     Anatomy     •     Orthopedics  
   
Curriculum Coordinator, NCNM Nutrition Department, Portland, OR 2010-2012
           
Baseline Examiner for Research Study, University of Western States, Portland, OR 2006-2010
“Dose-Response/Efficacy of Manipulations for Chronic Low Back Pain.” Funded by: NCCAM/NIH.
   
Peer Reviewer, Natural Standard 2008-present
Peer review clinical monographs for accuracy, relevant research and clinical relevancy on the following topics:
Diets   •   Nutrition   •   Genomics    •   Proteomics   •   Supplements   •   Nutraceuticals   •   Botanical Medicine
   
Lead Lecturer: Physiology, University of Western States, Portland, OR 2008-2010
   
Continuing Education Lectures, University of Western States, Portland, OR 2007-2009
Nutrition in the Modern Chiropractic Practice  
Nutrition and Nutrient Therapy for Pain management  
   
Peer Reviewer, Institute of Functional Medicine, Gig Harbor, WA 2007-2008
Reviewed for accuracy and clinical relevance a monograph entitled, Musculoskeletal Pain: Expanded Clinical Strategies by Alex Vasquez DC, ND
   
Owner/Doctor, Optimum Function LLC, Portland, OR 2007-present
Developed clinic and website from the ground up including all marketing, web design, internet marketing, social media marketing and clinic system development. Provide patient care in the areas of:
Nutrition     •     Chiropractic     •     Rehabilitation     •     Physical Medicine     •     Functional Medicine
   
Clinical Chiropractic Care, T.V. Highway Chiropractic, Aloha, OR                                       2006
   
Clinical Chiropractic Care (Vacation Relief), Baseline Chiropractic, Beaverton, OR  2005-2010
   
Lead instructor/TA, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR 2005-2010
Doctorate of Chiropractic Program and Massage Program  
Develop curriculum for, teach and assist with didactic, psychomotor and clinical material on the following topics:
Manual adjusting     •     Physical Diagnosis     •     Soft-tissue manipulation  
Clinical and diagnostic skills      •     Ear Irrigation, endonasal, nasal specific  
   
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS  
•  Graston  
•  Fascial Manipulation  
•  Trigger Point Dry Needling  
•  Hypnosis  
•  Functional Medicine  
•  Myotonic Facilitation  
   
AWARDS  
2011 Excellence in Teaching at NCNM  

Click here for a complete CV, including:
•  Professional Experience
•  Continuing Education

Last updated Nov. 8, 2012