Charles A. Beck, D.O.

Indianapolis, Indiana

E-Mail: drcharliebeck@gmail.com

Westview Hospital                                                                                                         July 2004 - Present

            Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Residency

Traditional Osteopathic Rotating Internship

Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY                           August 1999 – May 2004

Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY                                                                                          May 1983-December 1994

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

State of Indiana, Residency Training Permit.

New Zealand, Licensed Osteopath.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Osteopathic Association.

American Academy of Osteopathy.

American Holistic Medical Association.

Indiana Osteopathic Association.

The Cranial Academy.

International Society for Osteopathic Practice (New Zealand).

AWARDS RECEIVED

Edward G. Stiles Award for Osteopathic Manipulation, 2001.

Winner A. Hollis Wolf Case Presentation, AAO Convocation, 2001.

Volunteer of the Year, Commonwealth of Kentucky, American Hiking Society, 2003.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

“Pelvis 1 – Basic Pelvic Mechanics”, Presenter, Phase-Eight, 2006.

“A Sutural Approach to Cranial”, Presenter, Phase-Eight, 2006.

 “Sequencing: The Art of Finding the Key”, Annual Course and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2005.

“Finding the Key Lesion”, Presentation and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2004.

“An Osteopathic Approach to Chronic Fatigue”, Presentation, Westview Hospital, 2004.

"Modern Application of Chapman’s Reflexes for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease" By: Charles Beck, OMS IV, Fellow; Joshua Dalton, OMS IV, Fellow; and David Minix, JD, OMS IV, The Osteo (New Zealand), February, 2003.

“Intraosseus Strains”, Telemedicine Presentation, 2002.

“Osteopathic Treatment of Headache”, Telemedicine Presentation, 2002.

“Osteopathic Treatment of Sinusitis and Otitis Media”, Telemedicine Presentation, 2002.

TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS

Computer Experience: Microsoft Office Suite; MS FoxPro; ACT!; Corel Draw!; Lotus cc:Mail; Lotus Notes; MS Project; MS FrontPage; MS DOS; MS Access (2.0 (Microsoft Certified); MS Visual Basic; Microsoft Windows; Microsoft NT; UNIX; and Internet (Web Page Design).

Instrumentation: Mass Spectrometer; Ultra Violet, Fluorescent, Dark Field, Light Field, and Phase-Contrast Microscopy; Gas Chromatography; High Performance Liquid Chromatography; NMR Spectroscopy.

Personal Skills: Strong communication and writing skills.  Dedicated, detailed worker under minimum supervision.

 

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT

Zeon Chemicals Incorporated                                                                                                                                           February, 1998- July 1999

Microcomputer Specialist: Provide computer support to all users at three US facilities. Solicit bids and make final purchase decisions for computers and parts.   Stock, maintain, and troubleshoot all desktop and notebook PCs, printers, and servers.  Setup and maintain system backups, TCP/IP availability and maintenance, login accounts, system security, software distribution and network communication. Blend Japanese, Chinese and English desktop operating systems to function similarly. Evaluate new software for usability and compatibility.  Instruct users on use of software and hardware. Maintain ISO 9001 and 9002 databases for record keeping and tracking purposes.  Assist in database management of over 10 Alpha and 15 Intel servers.  Integrate desktop PCs with SAP installation and implementation.

ExecuTrain of Kentucky                                                                                               October, 1996 – February, 1998

Certified Software Trainer: Train students in effective use of various end-user and technical computer software.  Provide consulting services to business and industry in software training and design.  Design and teach customized software classes.  Provide telephone support for customers.  Assist in computer maintenance and upgrades.

Travertine Environmental, Inc.                                                                               September, 1994 - September, 1996

Staff Scientist: Provide consulting services to industry and other consultants in fugitive emission software. Design and instruct courses in the use of EnviroMetrics Software, Inc. products.  Project manager for all fugitive emission on-site consulting.  Implement software on-site and convert existing client data into necessary format.  Market and write proposals for all fugitive emissions work.  Title V project work and computer software design to meet client needs.

University of Louisville, Department of Therapeutics and Toxicology                        August, 1993-December, 1994

Laboratory Technician: Performed toxicological tests on patient samples for area hospitals and laboratories.  Designed an experiment to test for nicotine levels in patient serum for a physician’s clinical thesis.  Maintained mass spectrometer, gas chromatographs and other lab equipment. 

University of Louisville, Red Barn, Student Activities Department                        November, 1987-December, 1994

Technical Committee Chairman/Technician: Maintained and operated the Student Activities Departments 500 and 1500 seat venues and their respective sound and light systems.  Managed concert production of up to 20 volunteers and 5 paid staff.  Trained volunteers and staff in the operation of sound and light systems.  Designed, constructed, and quality tested lighting and speaker systems.  Advised for purchase decisions.

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Student Conservation Association, Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Assist the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Department in habitat management to save the endangered Hawaiian crow (‘Alala).  Work with mosquito control projects on the island.  Assist in other ongoing field work and laboratory projects.

Volunteer, United States Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Daniel Boone National Forest, Stanton Ranger District

Supervise trail crews and perform trail maintenance in the 35,000 acre Red River Gorge Geologic Area.  Construct new trails as needed.  Assist in historic artifact recovery.  Perform carpentry and maintenance at the Gladie Creek Historic Site.  Repair and maintain volunteer equipment.  On call for mountain search and rescue team in the Red River Gorge Area.  Volunteer of the Year for the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 2003.

Volunteer, Metro Parks Department, City of Louisville, Jefferson County Memorial Forest

Supervise crews and perform trail maintenance on trails within the forest.  Assist in new trail construction and design.   Assist in coordinating volunteer participation for trail maintenance.

CERTIFICATIONS / COURSES

AAO Convocation 2000 – 2006.

Cranial Academy Annual Conference, 2006.

AOA Convention, Las Vegas, NV, 2006.

“Chapman’s Reflexes: Past, Present and Future”, Arizon Academy of Osteopathy, 2006.

“Pelvis 1 – Basic Pelvic Mechanics”, Presenter, Phase-Eight, 2006.

“A Sutural Approach to Cranial”, Presenter, Phase-Eight, 2006.

“The Bowstring Effect”, Society for Ortho-Bionomy, 2005.

“Ophthalmologic Principles and Their Relationship to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field”, 2005.

Visceral Manipulation: Visceral Approach to Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction, 2005.

“The Laughlin Approach to Still Functional Techniques”, Table trainer, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2004.

Milne Institute C-2 Visionary CranioSacral Course, 2004.

American Holistic Medical Association Annual Convention, 2004.

Indiana Osteopathic Association Annual Meeting, 2003 - 2006.

Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon Annual Meeting, 2003.

Cranial Academy 40 Hour Basic Cranial Course, 2003.

The Origin of the Tides, Cranial Fluid Dynamics, 2003.

Milne Institute C-1 Visionary CranioSacral Course, 2003, 2005.

Ligamentous Articular Strain, 2003.

Visceral Manipulation: Manual Thermal Diagnosis, 2003.

Visceral Manipulation: Emotional Release / Trauma-Level II, 2002.

Fulford’s Basic Percussion Technique, 2002.

Visceral Manipulation: Structural Integrated, 2002.

Visceral Manipulation: Emotional Release and Trauma, 2001.

Outward Bound Florida Sea Program, 1998.

Microsoft Certification in Access 2.0, 1997.

OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Materials Training Course, 1996.

EnviroMetrics, Inc. Certified Software Trainer in F.E.M.S., 1996.

EnviroMetrics, Inc. Certified Software Consultant in Plantware, 1996.

Cave Rescue Coalition: Basic Cave Rescue Course, 1995.

Disaster and Emergency Services: Basic Search and Rescue Course, 1996.

National Fire Protection Agency: Rope Rescue Courses I, II, and III, 1996.

U.S. Forest Service: Basic Wildland Fire Suppression, 1996.

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