David Anderson, MSM, MBA, DC, DCBCN

Experience

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  Park Chiropractic Clinic

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2014

  Owner, Physician, & Educator

  ► On the Job Training.♦ New chiropractors in the mid-1990s had limited choices: start a practice or buy one. Either direction was accompanied by risks involved with business ownership. As a business owner, I had many roles including clinician, owner, and educator.♦ As a physician: ◊ I built a practice based upon holistic medical practices with the primary focus on educating patients on wellness strategies. ◊ I designed treatment plans for patients that combined innovative treatments, manual techniques, daily exercises, nutrition, ergonomic work evaluations, and specialist referrals.♦ As a business owner: ◊ I launched two patient-focused businesses. One where I pioneered the application of cold laser therapy for the use of smoking cessation in Minnesota and another where I collaborated with other clinics to add nutrition counseling services to their locations. ◊ I owned and managed a commercial building - I recruited tenants, negotiated leases, and mediated conflicts. ◊ I produced monthly drive events in conjunction with local charitable organizations. I then provided healthcare services in exchange for the charities’ needs, i.e. toys, coats, that enabled community engagement and drove new patients.◊ I set and implemented strategic plans; hired, trained, developed, and reviewed staff; and managed the budget and P&L.♦ As an educator: ◊ I created original written content in the form of articles, newsletters, blogs, etc. to expand clients’ knowledge in the area of holistic health, with the goal of providing industry leading information to all clients to take better care of themselves. ◊ I authored a peer-reviewed journal article and taught post-doctoral and post-graduate seminars and workshops. ◊ I taught monthly community education and senior center courses on health related topics, i.e. diabetes, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s. I created lectures and workshops to took complex medical information to create practical, actionable advice. Show less

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  Central MN Health Education Services

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2011

  Founder & Executive Director

  ► Seeing a Need and Filling it.♦ Central MN Health Education Services was a non-profit organization formed with the idea that better health education leads to better health outcomes. Our vision was that everyone in our community should have the best available health information to make informed health care choices. Our mission was to provide tools and information that could improve the health and wellness of Central Minnesotans.♦ As the founder of Central MN Health Education Services: ◊ I orchestrated the creation of a nonprofit to provide tools and information that improved the health and wellness of Central Minnesotans. ◊ I constructed and implemented a new business model, strategic roadmap, and marketing plan to create a nonprofit and then created partner relationships with health and wellness providers in Central MN.♦ As the executive director: ◊ I partnered with local wellness businesses to provide health promotion activities. ◊ I organized health fairs for regional organizations to increase wellness knowledge and expand reach for our member providers to drive new business. ◊ I provided education and mentoring to wellness businesses with a focus on expanding awareness and increasing revenues. ◊ I established and managed yearly budget. ◊ I mentored board members in nonprofit management. ◊ I measured health fair outcomes through surveys of clients, vendors, and employees and made adjustments to drive impact. Show less

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  Peer to Peer Consulting

  Jan 2014 - now

  Health And Wellness Consultant

  ► Educating Specialists. ♦ As a health and wellness consultant, I am expanding the depth and breadth of knowledge of my peers. ♦ I research, write, and present lectures varying in length from one to 14 hours on health and nutrition topics. I specialize in metabolic disorders and I have an intense interest in vitamin D and how its deficiency affects our physiology. Beyond metabolic disorders I lecture on blood disorders, male disorders, kidney disorders, and the immune and urinary systems.♦ I have presented at Northwestern Health Sciences University, Hawthorn University, Southwestern College of Naturopathic Medicine, and Texas Chiropractic College. I am currently working on developing e-learning content for CE Cruncher. ♦ I also guest authored a journal article in 2015 on the human microbiome and am currently working with a colleague to develop a textbook on conducting a proper nutritional exam. ♦ Editor, BOAJ Nutrition (2015-present)♦ Editor, Herbal Medicine: Open Access (2015-2016)Lectures & Workshops:♦ Nutritional & Functional Medicine Considerations in Hormone & Metabolic Disorders and Blood Diseases, Texas Chiropractic College♦ Heliophobia and Vitamin D Deficiency: Does Staying out of the Sun really Prevent Cancer?, Southwestern College of Naturopathic Medicine♦ Heliophobia and Vitamin D Deficiency: Does Staying out of the Sun really Prevent Cancer?, Hawthorn University♦ Vitamin D: Separating Truths from Myths, Northwestern Health Sciences University♦ Physiology of Stress, Northwestern Health Sciences University♦ Nutrition in Blood Diseases, Infections, and Metabolic Disorders, Northwestern Health Sciences University♦ Physiology of Stress, Bloomington Police Department♦ Physiology of Stress, Central MN Emergency Services ChaplaincyPublications:2015 At the mercy of your gut: Transitioning from human to superorganism. D.C. Tracts 27(2), 8-13. Show less

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  American College of Healthcare Sciences

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  ► A New Level of Education.♦ At American College of Healthcare Sciences I began teaching master’s level students. Here I learned two learning management systems (eCollege and Canvas) while teaching two to three e-learning courses per term.♦ My typical subjects were human anatomy & physiology, but my range was broadened and extended from pharmacognosy & phytochemistry to psychology.♦ I was a mentor to students as they explored career paths and as writing was a significant part of students’ work, I instilled the desire to improve writing skills in preparation for publication.♦ Undergraduate E-Learning Courses Taught: Introduction to Nutrition: (May 2014) Introduction to Psychology: (Jan 2016) Topics in Holistic Nutrition: (May 2015)♦ Graduate E-Learning Courses Taught: Advanced Applied Holistic Nutrition: (May 2015, Sept 2015) Anatomy & Physiology I: (6 sections) Anatomy & Physiology II: (Sept 2014, Jan 2016) Graduate Topics in Holistic Nutrition: (May 2014, Sept 2014) Principles of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry: (Jan 2015, Jan 2016) Show less

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  Hawthorn University

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Curriculum Development Consultant

  ► Building an E-Learning Program♦ Hawthorn University presented an e-learning project to implement adult learner theories and methods as I rewrote two entire master’s level nutrition programs over an 18 month period in preparation for university accreditation.♦ Here I analyzed the existing programs and benchmarked against the competition to determine strengths and opportunities and made recommendations to improve the current programs.♦ I consulted with the education and executive committees to ensure programs met university learning objectives and outcomes.♦ I wrote course learning objectives, assessed texts, revised assignments, wrote syllabi, recorded lectures, and created assessments.♦ E-Learning Courses Developed: Advanced Health and Nutrition Counseling Applied Research Skills Balancing Weight and Energy Business for the Nutrition Professional Clinical Nutrition and Mental Health Clinical Nutrition for the Cardiovascular System Clinical Nutrition for the Endocrine System Clinical Nutrition for the Gastrointestinal System Clinical Nutrition for the Lymphatic and Immune Systems Clinical Nutrition for the Musculoskeletal System Detoxification and Filtering Systems Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism Health and Nutrition Counseling Health Supportive Food Guidelines Healthy Life Cycles Holistic Health Coaching Holistic Health & Nutrition Fundamentals Life Cycle Nutrition Macronutrients: Biochemical Energy Sources Micronutrients: Biochemical Regulators Nutritional Assessment and Diet Planning The Business of Health and Nutrition Education Show less

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  Globe University

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  ► Igniting the Spark.◄ Full-time Adjunct Instructor 2010-2016◄ Part-time Adjunct Instructor 2008-2010♦ At Globe University, I transitioned from a community lecturer to a polished educator. I began teaching one course per quarter and within a short time was asked to take on additional courses. ♦ As the school expanded, I volunteered to teach at a neighboring campus until they built their instructor pool, and was rapidly teaching three courses per quarter as an adjunct instructor. ♦ In 2010, I was piloting hybrid classrooms and began pioneering the use of lecture recording to improve student outcomes. I then conducted faculty trainings on that process as well as the learning management system and educational apps. ♦ I was a mentor to both students as they chose career paths and to new faculty as they learned adult educational theories and methods. ♦ My maturation as an educator accelerated in 2012 as I wrote the e-learning curriculum for the online anatomy & physiology courses and in 2013 I expanded my classroom to the virtual world. ♦ By 2014 I was teaching six to seven courses each quarter between the campuses (two residential plus online) and was awarded the “We Care – Student Impact” award. ♦ In 2014 I authored a chapter entitled “Student Engagement” as a contributor to the faculty training manual and was awarded the “We Care – Student Engagement” award in 2015. ♦ As I developed breadth to my knowledge, I was tasked with teaching courses in healthcare management and business in addition to the health and biological sciences.♦ Outside of the classroom, I was developing syllabi, lesson plans, student engagement activities, lectures, and assessments for each course I taught. Show less ► Becoming an Administrator. ♦ Shortly after graduating with my MBA I was appointed the Business Program Chair at Globe University. ♦ In this role I supervised and mentored the business department faculty in adult learning methods and theories to ensure student success. ♦ My first major task was to organize and lead the Business Program Advisory Committee. Here I optimized outcomes by activating and expanding my network to secure active members and was recognized as the new benchmark for the organization. ♦ I also collaborated with administration on the Campus Effectiveness Plan as well as the launch of a new Project Management Certificate program. ♦ Student success was paramount, so I was regularly mentoring new students as well as assessing program progress, successes, and deficiencies and implementing new strategies for improvement. Show less

  • Adunct Faculty Instructor

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2017

  • Business Program Chair

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
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  Broadview University

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Adjunct Faculty Instructor

  ► E-Learning Specialist.♦ For Broadview University I worked remotely with students as I taught human anatomy & physiology. In these courses I pushed students to develop critical thinking skills in the weekly discussion. ♦ As Broadview’s resident expert on the human body, I wrote the e-learning curricula and worked with administration to ensure each course met accreditation requirements and fulfilled programmatic needs. ♦ When not in the classroom I assessed students’ work and progress and fielding questions from students. ♦ Undergraduate E-Learning Courses Taught:Anatomy & Physiology I Online: (July 2017, October 2017)Anatomy & Physiology II Online: (October 2017) Show less

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  Concordia University-St. Paul

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Adjunct Professor

  ► Non-profit Education. ♦ As an adjunct professor at Concordia University – St. Paul, I had the opportunity to help students learn complex concepts in biological and health sciences. ♦ Textbooks may deliver information, but I provided analogies, stories, and real-world applications to the content so students have better context for the material. ♦ Student engagement is vital, so I am always working to include activities beyond lecture such as projects, presentations, and group work. ♦ Outside of the classroom I wrote syllabi, developed lesson plans, and wrote assessments to optimize each class period and enhance the student experience. ♦ I also enjoyed mentoring professors with little experience in the classroom so they could gain confidence and technique in adult learning methods and theories. ♦ Undergraduate Courses Taught: Anatomy & Physiology I: (Fall 2017) Biology Today: (Fall 2017) Show less

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  St Cloud Technical and Community College

  Jan 2018 - now

  Temporary Biology Faculty Instructor

  ► Preparing Students for the Workforce. ♦ At St. Cloud Technical & Community College I work both in the live classroom and remotely with students as I teach human anatomy & physiology, biology, and nutrition. In these courses I push students to develop critical thinking skills in the classroom and in unit discussions. ♦ When not in the classroom I am developing the curricula for the courses, assessing students’ work and progress, and fielding questions from students.♦ My latest project is working with immersive technologies in the classroom. I have been awarded grants to write A&P labs in virtual reality and develop and deploy immersive technology short courses for Minnesota State faculty & staff.♦ Grant Awards:2020-21 Minnesota State Educational Innovations Shark Tank: Integrating OER Anatomy & Physiology Texts with Virtual Reality.2020-21 Minnesota State Multi-Campus Collaboration: Expanding the Reality of Campus.2021-22 Minnesota State Educational Innovations Shark Tank: Expanding Access for a Social Virtual Reality Learning Platform. Show less

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  Metropolitan State University

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  Community Faculty

  ► Preparing Students for the Workforce. ♦ At Metropolitan State University I work remotely with students as I teach human anatomy & physiology. In these courses I push students to develop critical thinking skills in the classroom and in unit discussions. ♦ When not in the classroom I am developing the curricula for the courses, assessing students’ work and progress, and fielding questions from students.