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Curriculum Vitae

Charles A. Beck, D.O., F.A.A.O., AOBNMM

Primary Office:
Meridian Holistic Center / Osteopathic Vision
210 East 91st Street, Suite B
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 228-9270
E-mail: drcharliebeck@gmail.com            Website: www.osteopathicvision.com

EDUCATION

 

Westview Hospital, Indianapolis, IN                                                               July 2004 – July 2007

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

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

Osteopathic Vision, LLC                                                                                      July 2007- Present
Private Practice

Meridian Holistic Center                                                                               March 2012– Present
Site Director

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE

  • State of Indiana, Unrestricted Medical License.
  • State of Tennessee, Unrestricted Medical License.
  • State of California, Unrestricted Medical License.
  • State of Montana, Unrestricted Medical License.
  • New Zealand, Licensed Osteopath.

CREDENTIALS

  • Fellow: American Academy of Osteopathy.
  • Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
  • Certificate of Proficiency in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Osteopathic Association.
  • American Academy of Osteopathy.
  • Indiana Osteopathic Association
  • Indiana Academy of Osteopathy (President)
  • The Osteopathic Cranial Academy.
  • American Osteopathic Asociation of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine.
  • International Society for Osteopathic Practice (New Zealand).
  • Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California.
  • Ukrainian Osteopathic Association

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.
  • Fellowship, AAO Convocation, 2012

ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITIONS

  • Touro University – California
  • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

  • “An Osteopathic Approach to Pediatrics”, Course and Presentation, Kiev, Ukraine 2012.
  • “The human foot: A functional approach to treatment”, Course and Presentation, Forks, WA. 2011.
  • “Sequencing: an introduction”, Course and Presentation, ISOP annual meeting, Rotorua, New Zealand, 2011.
  • “An Introduction to Craniosacral Biodynamics” Course and Presentation, Kiev Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 2011.
  • “Optics and Their Influence on the Cranium and Dentition”, Presentation, SOTO-USA Annual Conference, 2010.
  • “An Introduction to Sequencing”, Presentation and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association Winter Update Workshop, 2010.
  • “Advanced Applications of Sequencing”, Course and Presentation, Kiev Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 2010.
  • “Cranial Osteopathy: Its Principles and Applications”, Course and Presentation, Kiev Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 2009.
  •  “Sequencing: the ART of Finding the Key”, Presentation, Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, February, 2009.
  •  “Sequencing and Functional Methods”, Course and Presentation, Kiev Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 2008.
  • “Four Osteopathic Options for Treating Low Back Pain”, Course Director and Table Trainer, Annual Course and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2008.
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Course, University of Indianapolis, School of Nursing, Instructor, 2008.
  •  “Fluid Techniques for Interosseous and Embryological Articulations of the Thorax: Assessment and Treatment”, Table Trainer, 2008.
  •  “Advanced Application of the Still/Laughlin Functional Technique”, Presenter, Annual Course and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2007.
  •  “Ophthalmologic Principles and Their Relationship to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field”, Table Trainer, 2007, Presenter, Course Director and Table Trainer, 2008, 2010.
  •  “Brain Parenchyma and Nuclei”, Course Director, Co-Presenter with Bruno Chikly, M.D., Annual Course and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2006, Cranial Academy, 2008, 2009.
  • “Sequencing: The Art of Finding the Key”, Co-Presenter, 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; MS Visual Basic; Microsoft Windows; Microsoft NT; UNIX; Adobe Photoshop and Internet (HTML 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

Touro University                                                                                      August, 2009- June, 2010

Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Design, create and provide lectures and labs in osteopathic manipulation to first and second year students.  Serve as a mentor and advisor for students.  Participate in curriculum development and implementation. Assist students in off-campus OMM based activities.  Prepare and edit test questions for block exams.  Participate in department and university meetings.  Treat and educate students and fellows in OMM clinic and office settings.

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/Cumberland 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.

Volunteer, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), Indianapolis, IN

Supervise crews to build and perform trail maintenance on trails in cooperation with REI.  Assist in new trail construction and design.   Assist in coordinating volunteer participation for trail maintenance.

CERTIFICATIONS / COURSES

  • AAO Convocation 2000 – 2013.
  • Osteopathic Cranial Academy 40 Hour Basic Cranial Course, 2003, 2006, 2008 (assistant table trainer), 2010 (table trainer), 2011 (table trainer, presenter), 2012 (table trainer, presenter), 2013 (assistant course director, presenter).
  • Osteopathic Cranial Academy Pediatrics Course, 2012, 2013 (presenter).
  • Neuro Prolo Therapy Course, Oswego, IL, 2012.
  • A Sutural Approach to Cranial Osteopathy, Indiana Academy of Osteopathy, Indianapolis, IN, 2012 (course director, presenter).
  •  “The Principles of Muscle Energy for the Lower Extremity”, Indiana Academy of Osteopathy pre course, Indianapolis, IN 2012.
  • “Pediatric Sports Medicine”, AAO Pre-Convocation Course, 2012.
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    “Endobiogenic Medicine: an introduction”, Course, Eugene, OR 2011.

  • “The Spine”, AAO Pre-Convocation Course, 2011.
  • “The human foot: A functional approach to treatment”, Course and Presentation, Forks, WA. 2011.
  • “Sequencing: an introduction”, Course and Presentation, ISOP annual meeting, Rotorua, New Zealand, 2011.
  •  “An Introduction to Sequencing”, Presentation and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association Winter Update Workshop, 2010.
  •  “Optics and Their Influence on the Cranium and Dentition”, Presentation, SOTO-USA Annual Conference, 2010.
  • “Advanced Applications of Sequencing”, Course and Presentation, Kiev Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 2010.
  • “Dancing with the Mechanism”, Cranial Academy, 2010.
  • Visiting Clinician, Touro University, 2010, 2011, 2012.
  • “Midline: Embryology, Anatomy, Organization and Function”, Cranial Academy, 2009.
  • “Fluid Dynamics and Primary Respiration”, Course Director, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2009.
  • Guest Lecturer, Touro University, Valljo, CA, 2009.
  • Visiting Clinician, University of Indianapolis School of Physical Therapy, 2008, 2009.
  • “Cranial Osteopathy: Its Principles and Applications”, Course and Presentation, Kiev Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 2009.
  • “Sequencing: the ART of Finding the Key”, Presentation, Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, February, 2009.
  •  “Sequencing and Functional Methods”, Course and Presentation, Kiev Medical University, Kiev, Ukraine, 2008.
  •  “Fluid Techniques for Interosseous and Embryological Articulations of the Thorax: Assessment and Treatment”, Table Trainer, 2008.
  •  “Ophthalmologic Principles and Their Relationship to Osteopathy in the Cranial Field”, 2005, 2007 (table trainer), 2008 (presenter, table trainer), 2010(presenter, table trainer).
  • “Brain Parenchyma and Nuclei”, Co-presenter with Bruno Chikly, M.D., Annual Course and Workshop, Indiana Osteopathic Association, 2006, Cranial Academy, 2008, 2009.
  • “Brain 2: Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid and Reticular Alarm System”, 2007, 2011 (Table Trainer).
  • “Brain 3: Brain Tissue, Nuclei, Fluid and Peripheral Nervous System“, 2007.
  • “Heart Centered Therapy I and II”, Participant and Table Trainer, 2008, 2009.
  • Fascia Research Congress – Conference Technical Supervisor, 2007.
  • “Sequencing” American Academy of Osteopathy Convocation Presentation, Table Trainer, 2007
  • “BioBasics Phase V – Pediatrics”, 2007.
  • Osteopathic Cranial Academy Annual Conference, 2006, 2008 (assistant), 2010 (assistant).
  • AOA Convention, Las Vegas, NV, 2006.
  •  “Chapman’s Reflexes: Past, Present and Future”, Arizona Academy of Osteopathy, 2006.
  •  “Sequencing – Finding the Place in the Body to Start”, Presenter, Phase-Eight, 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.
  • 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.
  • Ontology of Functional Qi – In a Rhythm, 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, 2009, 2012.
  • 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