| Dr. Stephen Spates has been helping people of all ages achieve and maintain health since 1996. With extensive education, training and experience in both Eastern and Western medicine, he offers a complete and holistic approach to diagnosis as well as intervention.
Dr. Spates holds a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and is Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition and Laboratory Analysis. He is a Diplomate of Acupuncture and holds a Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He also continually participates in training and seminars to remain proficient in the most advanced treatments.
Dr. Spates’ specialties include Autoimmunity, Emotional Wellbeing, Infertility, Wellness/Healing/Prevention, and Chronic Fatigue.
Credentials
1987-1990 St. Bonaventure University, NY
BS-Biology/Psychology, Minor Theology, Philosophy
1993-1994 National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL
BS-Human Biology
1994-1996 National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL
Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine
1995-1997 Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Racine WI
Diplomate of Acupuncture
Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Internship in Guangzhou University, Guangzhou China
1996-1997 International and American Academy of Clinical Nutrition, Dallas, TX
Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition
Board Certified in Laboratory Analysis
Additional Certification and Training
1996 Certified in Acupuncture Addiction Therapy
2001 Certified in Cosmetic Acupuncture
2003 Neuro-Emotional Technique Basic and Advanced
2005 Homeopathy and Homotoxicology, 42 Credit hours
2007 Neuro Research
Advanced Weight Loss through Neurotransmitter Health
2007 Microcurrent & Color Light Acupuncture
2010 Certified Sclerologist
Proficiencies
5-Phase Acupuncture
8 Principle Acupuncture
Electrical Acupuncture
Meridian (Japanese) Acupuncture
Scalp Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture (needle and needleless)
Yamomoto Acupuncture
Cupping
Moxa
Diversified Manipulation
Activator Manipulation
NeuroEmotional healing technique
Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Therapy
Color Light Therapy
Professional Memberships
International and American Academy of Clinical Nutrition
American Chiropractic Association
American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Institute of Functional Medicine
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Lectures
Breast Cancer: The Importance of Clinical Evaluation and Blood Chemistry
Psychoneuroimmunology: Nutritional Impact on Neurobiology and Behavior
Autism and other Spectral Disorders: Environmental and Nutritional Impact and Combining
Western and Eastern interventions
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