Dr. Charles M. Ventresca,
D.C., Lic. Ac. (NY), Dipl. Ac., (NCCAOM), F.I.A.C.A.

Dr. Charles M. Ventresca Dr. Chuck is a Full Professor for AcuPractice Seminars. As a full time Chiropractor and Acupuncturist, with a busy practice, Chuck's seminars are packed with practical clinical information, and his teaching style is personable and entertaining, as well as enlightening.

Chuck is a 1985 graduate of New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) and completed his training in acupuncture at the Tri-state Institute of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. He is a New York state licensed acupuncturist and a Diplomate in Acupuncture of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Ventresca served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at NYCC from 1986 - 1991 where he instructed Clinical Orthopedic Diagnosis. He has also taught Neurology, Myology and Physiology for the New Center for Wholistic Health Education and Research. Dr. Ventresca has taught postgraduate courses in Acupuncture and Meridian Therapy at both NYCC and the University of Bridgeport. He has extensive experience working with athletes, and has treated the NY Jets, the NY Islanders and has served on the medical staff for the US Tennis Open since 1998. Dr. Ventresca maintains a full-time practice in Glen Cove, New York.

Credentials

Present Positions

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Private Practice, Glen Cove New York, 1985 - Present
  • Licensed Acupuncturist, Private Practice, Glen Cove New York, 1995 - Present
  • Team Chiropractor/Acupuncturist, New York Islanders NHL Hockey Team, New York, 1998 - Present
  • Medical Team Chiropractor/Acupuncturist, US Tennis Open, New York, 1998 - Present
  • Acupuncture Advisory Board Member, New York Chiropractic College
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Acupuncture Exam Test Item Writing, Committee Member
  • Full Professor, AcuPractice Seminars, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Licenses and Certifications

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, State of New York, June 1985
  • Licensed Acupuncturist, State of New York, July 1995
  • National Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM), National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Washington, DC, July 1995
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture, Carefree, Arizona, August 1992
  • Fellow of Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering, New York, New York, 1988

Education

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, Old Brookville, New York, June 1985
  • Masters of Acupuncture, Tristate Institute of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, New York, New York, June 1995
  • Pre-Medical Studies, State University of New York, Plattsburg, Old Westbury, and Stony Brook, New York, 1979 - 1982

Relevant Experience

  • Director of Acupuncture, ProHEALTH Outpatient Hospital, Department of Neurology and Pain Management, Lake Success, New York, 1998 - 2003
  • Team Chiropractor/Acupuncturist, New York Jets NFL Football Team, New York, 1998 - 2001
  • Full Faculty Teaching Position, Spinal Orthopedic Diagnosis, New York Chiropractic College
  • Faculty Teaching Position, New Center for Wholistic Health, Education, and Research
  • Post-graduate Faculty Position, Meridian Therapy Program, University of Bridgeport Chiropractic College
  • Postgraduate Faculty Position, Meridian Therapy, New York Chiropractic College
  • Assistant Director, Greenvale Outpatient Facility, New York Chiropractic College
  • Co-Teaching Faculty Position Biomechanics, Radiological Diagnosis, Cardiovascular Diagnosis, Gastrointestinal Diagnosis, General Diagnosis, New York Chiropractic College
  • Assistant & Student Teaching Faculty Positions, Motion & Static Palpation, New York Chiropractic College
  • Public Speaking, Chiropractic, Oriental Medicine, Nutrition, and General Health topics, numerous events and organizations in the New York Metropolitan Area
  • Teacher and Student of Tai Chi Chuan, Since 1989

Continuing Education

  • Motion Palpation Institute, 4th International Conference on Low Back Pain, Toronto, Canada
  • X-ray Diagnosis, with Drs. Erhard and Yochum
  • Challenge of the Lumbar Spine Symposia, 1984, 1985, 1987
  • Intensive Clinical Neurology Symposium, with Drs. Weiner & Levitt
  • Upledger Institute, Continuing Education Seminar, with John Upledger, M.D.
  • Trigger Point Therapy/Diagnosis, with Janet Travell, M.D.
  • Nutritional Education, with Jeffrey Bland, Ph. D. Articular Neurology, with Barry Wycke, M.D.
  • Advanced Pulse Diagnosis, New England School of Acupuncture

Awards, Honors and Past Positions Held

  • President of the Board of Directors, Long Island Macrobiotic Association
  • Phi Chi Omega International Chiropractic Honors Society Class Vice President, New York Chiropractic College Graduating Class of 1985
  • Who's Who Among Students of American Universities & Colleges, Award 1984
  • Outstanding Young Men of America, Award 1985
  • Meritorious Award, New York Chiropractic College Class of 1985
  • Women's New York State Chiropractic Auxiliary Scholarship, Award for Fellowship 1984
  • Dr. Hugh James Ashford Scholarship, Award 1985 Deans List, throughout undergraduate and graduate education

Professional Affiliations

  • New York State Chiropractic Association
  • Acupuncture Society of New York
  • National Alliance of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine