ACADEMIC CURRICULUM VITAE:
Shawn M. Schmidt, D.C. F.I.A.C.A

2001 Expanded Nebraska Natural Health Center in Omaha to additional staff doctors, with complementary support staff.

2000 Opened second clinic, Tsunami Health Center P.C. in Springfield, NE. to accommodate needs of patients from the outlying metro areas.

2000-01 Selected by the Dean of Students for ‘Alternative Medicine’ at Creighton University Medical School Omaha, NE as a clinic rotation site of fourth year medical students.

1999-2001 Professional speaker on goal setting and self-motivation. Speaker on topic called “Lining up your Ducks” to area high schools, colleges and professional business organizations including Optimist Club and Midwest Financial Group among others.

1999-2001 Lectured professionally on the national circuit for health conferences on chronic pain and the role of nutrition and biochemistry in healing.  

1998-99 Sports columnist/writer for “Seeds of Excellence” column for Nebraska Sports America, an Omaha, NE based, nationally circulated sports publication.

1997 Clinic Director of Nebraska Natural Medical Center. NNMC was the first multidisciplinary clinic in Nebraska offering integrated medical care and holistic health care. Clinic specialized in a full range of cutting edge functional medicine and traditional chiropractic, Chinese and European health care services and diagnostic modalities.

1997 Vice President of the Greater Omaha Chiropractic Association (GOCA). GOCA is a city organization for the education and awareness of chiropractic and public health.

1996-2000 Annual attendee to the World Symposium on Functional Medicine presented by the Institute for Functional Medicine, a division of HealthComm International, Inc.  

1995-1999 Chief Medical Advisor to American Indy Car Series based in Ft Collins, CO. Open wheel professional racing series using Indy car chassis to race on a national and international circuit. Provided safety evaluation to drivers, racing teams and safety crews. Consulted with track officials on the specific needs of Indy cars and sport safety.

1994-2001 Formed Red Shark Indy Racing. Owner/driver of a professional racing team with goal of competing in the famed Indianapolis 500. Team is based in Omaha, NE. Competed on the American Indy Car Series (AIS) circuit for six years (1993 to 1999) Finished in the top five, four out of six years. Entered into the Nebraska Sprint Car Association competing in the ‘360-winged sprint’ cars, 1998 to present.

1993 United States patent holder for patent #5,205,813 granted on April 27, 1993. Post trauma/post surgical orthopedic brace for head and neck injuries due to high velocity traumas. Patents currently pending in 17 foreign countries. Future United States patents pending for functional kinetic trauma braces for football and auto racing.

1993 Postgraduate studies conducted in Beijing, Houngo and Shanghai, China. Training entailed emphasis on traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal therapy, and diagnostics.

1992 Fellowship of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture. Completion of 200-hour course in postgraduate studies in a one-year period under Dr. John Amaro, Diplomat in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

1990 Opened Natural Health Center P.C. 7643-45 Cass Street Omaha, NE, 68114. NHC is a holistic practice with heavy emphasis on functional medicine and clinical nutrition relating to gastrointestinal disorders, degenerative diseases and chronic pain. Additional specialties include high velocity trauma, radiology, European energetic medicine and Eastern medicine.

1987-2001 Conduct monthly health and wellness seminars entitled; “Unplugged: Health from the Womb to the Tomb.” Topics include utilizing nutrition and biochemistry awareness to combat chronic disease and aging.

1987-2001 Member in good standing of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). National association representing the interest of chiropractic care and related services.

1987-1990 Associate doctor at Schmidt Chiropractic Center P.C., 8013 L Street Omaha, NE. Developed the clinic radiology and physical therapy department. Provided patient examination, diagnosis, treatment and patient education programs.

1987-1988 Staff doctor for Golds Gym, in Omaha, NE. Conducted on site office hours for consultation of Gold’s clients, workout programs, injuries and nutritional programs.

 1987 Completion of the Nebraska State Chiropractic board and licensed to practice Chiropractic in Nebraska #915. Licensed to diagnose neurological, skeletal and dietary/nutritional conditions and apply appropriate care.

1987 Recipient of 'Gonstead Achievement Award.' This award is presented by the Gonstead Clinical Society in Mt. Horeb, WI to field physicians for outstanding leadership and excellence in clinical technique.

1986 Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO. Chiropractic profession is the second largest health care system but largest holistic health care system in the U.S.

1986 Completed board certification in Chiropractic National board Part I and Part II.

1985-86 Senior graduate assistant instructor at Logan College of Chiropractic for Diplomat physician, Dr. Richard Cranwell, teaching for Gonstead advanced technique course.

Student assistant to the gross anatomy lab under the direction of Dr. Paul Ellis. Assisting in embalming and preparation of cadavers for dissection and assisting with undergraduate classmen for lab dissection and studies.

1984 to 1986 Logan College student activities: Student president of the Gonstead Clinical Society at Logan College of Chiropractic. Taught weekly classes on chiropractic technique, Coordinated a charter trip of 44 students to Mt. Horeb, WI for graduate level training.

Logan Graduate Class 8/86 V.P. and Treasurer. Coordinated the graduation ceremonies, dinner banquet and all note taking and test coordination with class. Member of student council.

Logan basketball team three years. Staring forward for division 2-A basketball throughout the tri-state region.

1984-85 Selected twice to World Conference of Chiropractic Colleges. International conference between all chiropractic colleges, representing the interest and needs of graduate level chiropractic students.

1983-2001 Numerous postgraduate studies completed in radiology, high velocity trauma, impairment assessment, nutritional chemistry, functional medicine, neurology, reflexology and energetic healing. Since 1983 approximate 2800 classroom hours have been attended.

1983 Bachelor of Science in Human Biology completed at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE and Logan College of Chiropractic, St. Louis, MO.

1980 Graduate of Papillion High School, Papillion, NE. Participated in student council, track, cross-country, football.