Daniel D Yen, DC, CIRS, MDNC, Cheyenne, Decatur, Northwest Las Vegas, Chiropractor, Graston Technique, Dry Needling Therapy
Yen Chiropractic, LLC
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SUMMARY

• Licensed to practice in the state of California and Nevada. 
• Over fifteen years of hands on experience in manual therapy.
• Completed courses taught by Dr. Gregg Friedman on documentation.
• American Academy of Expert Medical Evaluators AAEME - Certified Independent Rating Specialist (2013)​
• Designated Impairment Rating Physician - State of Nevada - October 2013 to Present. 
• Independently Contracted Utilization Reviewer (California's workers' compensation system) - Active November 2012 to April 2016.  
• Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology Advanced Graduate - Spine Research Institute of San Diego (2017, 2018).
• Trained and certified to perform Manipulation Under Anesthesia by Dr. Edward Cremata (2016).

• Trained by Cynthia Stein, PT, M.Ed of conquerconcussion.com on the Nasal Release Technique for post concussion care (2020).
• Completion of Dry Needling Certification on May 9, 2021 through Master Dry Needling Seminars. Course Instructor: Ken Cooper, DC, PT, DAAPM, MDN-C.
 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Business Owner/Manager
Yen Chiropractic LLC
December 2014 to Present
• Performed patient history, physical exam, refer for diagnostic studies if necessary, and producing written narrative reports.
• Treat both wellness care and personal injury patients
• Conduct sports related physical exams

Initial Clinical Reviewer (Utilization Review)
Comprehensive Industrial Disability Management (CID)
November 2012 to April 2016
• Review and summarize all workers compensation related medical records.
• Make determination on necessity in comparison with evidence based guidelines.

Part-time Associate Chiropractor
The Joint...the chiropractic place – Henderson, NV (Pebble Marketplace)
October 2014 to December 2014
• Perform consultation, history taking, and examination.
• Adjust patients and document electronic SOAP notes.
• Promote a spinal health maintenance program for the patient.

Full-time Associate Chiropractor
Stewart Chiropractic
May 2014 to October 2014
• Perform patient history, physical exam, and author narrative reports.
• Take and develop x-rays.
• Treat self-pay and personal injury patients in a high volume setting

Full-time Associate Chiropractor
The Joint...the chiropractic place – Las Vegas, NV (Maryland Crossing)
September 2013 to May 2014
• Perform consultation, history taking, and examination.
• Adjust patients and chart electronic SOAP notes
• Promote a spinal health maintenance program for the patient

Part-time Associate Chiropractor
We Go Health Clinic – San Gabriel, CA
July 2013 to August 2013
• Applying patient therapies: interferential current, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, Leander table, hand–held vibratory or percussive massager, roller table, joint manipulation, Sombra topical analgesic, heat/ice pack.
• Take and develop patient x–rays
• Perform patient history and examination following motor vehicle accident (MVA)

Mobile Chiropractor (Sole Proprietor)
Yen Chiropractic – San Gabriel, CA
December 2011 to June 2013
• Making house calls or workplace visitations on occasion for patients seeking holistic chiropractic care involving a consultation, focused physical examination, and treatment
• Independently contracted chiropractor taking history, examination, x–rays under supervision, performing adjustments, and applying physiotherapy (PT) modalities for various physician offices
• Participating in sports physicals for junior league teams coordinated between All Pro Health Center (Arcadia, CA) and Pop Warner. Duties included auscultating the heart & lungs for abnormality, making appropriate referral and recommendations, screening for ear or throat infection, checking for hernia or any other musculoskeletal & neurological issues

Clinic Director - NSK Chiropractic Health Group – Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Treasurer – Indian Association of Chiropractic Doctors – Gurgaon, Haryana, India
March 2006 to December 2007
• Verified credentials for chiropractors wishing to practice in India
• Supervise patient care as well as office staff, physical therapy team, and acupuncturist
• Educating the public on the benefits of Chiropractic care

Office Manager
Embarcadero Chiropractic – San Francisco, CA
January 2001 to June 2001
• Past work experience as an office manager in chiropractic office handling private insurance patients, workers compensation and personal injury cases.

EDUCATION

DC in Chiropractic
Life Chiropractic College West – Hayward, CA
July 2001 to December 2005

Science Certificate
New College of California – San Francisco, CA
January 2001 to June 2001

BA Degree
San Francisco State University – San Francisco, CA
August 1996 to June 1999

SKILLS

• Identifying skeletal joint fixations, manipulating the spine, and mobilizing extremities
• Life coaching skills
• Project management, team leadership, and quality control oversight
• Proficient writing skills
• Computer skills in internet research and graphics editing
• Giving speeches

MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES

• Diversified, Gonstead, Thompson/Drop Table, Activator Methods, Chiropractic
BioPhysics (CBP)
• Nimmo Method (Trigger Point Therapy) / Acupressure
• Myofascial Release / Percussion massage
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) / Graston / Gua Sha
• Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation / Stretching / Muscle elongation

MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONInternational Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators
5727 Baker Way NW, Suite 200

Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Direct: 844.48.IAIME (42463)

E-mail: iaime@iaime.org



Chiropractic works well for neuromuscular conditions.
Dr. Yen is great hands on, make an appointment today.