David Bray

David Bray

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chiropractic Intern | Clinical Nutritionist | Licensed Massage Therapist | Exercise Physiologist | Human Anatomy Tutor | Martial Artist

  • Education

    • Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy-Newington

      2011 - 2012
      Certificate Massage Therapy 4.0 GPA
    • Gateway Community College - New Haven

      2010 - 2011
      Certificate Personal Training
    • NHHS

      2005 - 2008
      High School Diploma General Studies

      Activities and Societies: Strength & Conditioning, Track & Field

    • Southern Connecticut State University

      2014 - 2020
      Exercise Science Pre-Medical - Human Performance 4.0 sGPA & 3.67 cGPA

      Activities and Societies: Zeta Delta Epsilon Honorary Society, Exercise Physiology Club

    • University of Bridgeport

      2021 - 2025
      Doctor of Chiropractic Chiropractic 3.98 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Vice-President for the UBSC Business & Professional Development Organization, TA, Tutor, 2024 Grand Rounds Presentation on Piriformis Syndrome

    • University of Bridgeport

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Clinical Nutrition 4.0 GPA
  • Experience

    • Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

      Aug 2011 - Nov 2011
      Security Officer

      I protected client property, client information, customers, and ran safety checks on alarm systems and mechanical systems.

    • Connecticut Shotokan and Chin-Na Center

      Apr 2012 - Nov 2018
      Co-Owner/Martial Arts Instructor

      I taught a creative mix of Shotokan Karate, Shaolin Chin-Na, American Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to make one effective style to ensure that all students became well-rounded martial artists.

    • Orthopedic Massage & Rehabilitation Group

      Jan 2013 - now
      Owner-Operator, Licensed Massage Therapist, Exercise Physiologist

      I provide alternative healthcare and stress relief to patients with pre-existing injuries, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal tension. I assist the rehabilitation process using exercise prescription, nutritional advice, and manual therapy.

    • Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

      Aug 2013 - Sept 2014
      Teacher Assistant

      I assisted the instructors in any way, shape, or form. This included both hands-on massage therapy tutorials and/or teaching of the sciences including AP1&2, Kinesiology, and Pathology.

    • Soulcraft Martial Arts

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2017
      Muay Thai, Krav Maga, & Fitness Instructor

      The "Art of Eight Limbs". I teach basic Muay Thai foundations and principles. I also teach Krav Maga.

    • Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy

      Oct 2015 - May 2016
      Massage Therapy Instructor

      I instructed classes in hands-on massage therapy courses including deep tissue massage and orthopedic assessment. I also taught anatomy & physiology 1 and kinesiology.

    • University of Bridgeport

      May 2022 - now
      Teaching Assistant & Tutor

      I assist professors in the cadaver lab with teaching of the physician assistant (PA) students in clinical anatomy, and help to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the lab, cadavers, and connected offices.

    • Connecticut Department of Public Health

      May 2023 - now
      Practitioner Investigations Consultant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hip & Pelvis Specialization

      Academy of Clinical Massage
      Jun 2016
    • CPR/AED

      American Red Cross
      Oct 2023
    • Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C)

      American College of Sports Medicine
      Oct 2020
    • Massage Therapist

      State of Connecticut
      Nov 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to David Bray
      NBCE Scholarship Recipient National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Nov 2023 Received a $500 scholarship from the NBCE and UBSC for receiving the highest total score for the 6 sections of the NBCE Part 1 examination for 2023. Also received the highest overall score of all UBSC students for the Biochemistry section.
    • Awarded to David Bray
      2023 Research Poster Finalist University of Bridgeport Mar 2023 Received 3rd Place as a Poster Finalist in the Doctoral category for my case study: "Anatomical Variation of the Abductor Pollicis Longus."
    • Awarded to David Bray
      2018 College Bowl Participant SCSU Department of Exercise Science Oct 2018 I was chosen to be one of three participants to represent SCSU's Exercise Science program in the College Bowl at the 2018 NEACSM Conference.
    • Awarded to David Bray
      Honors Southern Connecticut State University Apr 2018
    • Awarded to David Bray
      2016 Hall of Fame Inductee - Shotokan Instructor of the Year USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame Mar 2016
    • Awarded to David Bray
      Academic Achievement Award Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy Dec 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chiropractic Intern

      Issued by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Aug 2024
      U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsAssociated with David Bray
    • Internship

      Issued by Southern Connecticut State University on Nov 2017
      Southern Connecticut State UniversityAssociated with David Bray
    • Usher

      Issued by John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts on Sept 2017
      John Lyman Center for the Performing ArtsAssociated with David Bray
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's - New Haven, CT on Sept 2017
      2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's - New Haven, CTAssociated with David Bray
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

      Issued by 2015 Women's Expo on Sept 2015
      2015 Women's ExpoAssociated with David Bray
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

      Issued by Connecticut Valley Hospital on Oct 2014
      Connecticut Valley HospitalAssociated with David Bray
    • Licensed Massage Therapist

      Issued by Special Olympics on Jan 2011
      Special OlympicsAssociated with David Bray