Curriculum Vitae

Tom A. Gross D.C., D.A.C.N.B.

2007

Personal

Tom Alan Gross, BA, BS, BS, DC, DACNB, BCIA-EEG

I am happily married to my wife Laura with two children. My son, Chris is age thirteen and my daughter, Angela is age eleven.

I was Born July 4^th, 1961 in Arlington, Texas

Websites: www.MrChiropractic.com

E-mail  DrTom@mrchiropractic.com or drgross2005@hotmail.com

Daytime Phone: 828-891-8868

I am an innovator who relentlessly strives to improve and find new ways to bring optimal function to human health and wellness.I have integrated leading edge ideas in the fields of Biochemistry, Neurology, Physiological Psychology and Applied Kinesiology to bring forth a more holistic view of human vitality.I have an inner drive to unravel the "big picture" to find the root causes of sub-optimal health.My approach to restoration of optimal health hinges on identifying and providing exactly what the body needs in order to promote self-healing and self-regulation.I have an unwavering commitment to clinical research and a vision for the integration of the Allied Health fields.I have a passion to see people healed and restored and want to bring extraordinary health care into your neighborhood.

Educational History

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
Board Certified in EEG Biofeedback / Neurofeedback by Examination, September 10, 2006

American Chiropractic Neurology Board
Diplomate Certification by Examination, January 22, 2005
Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies, Cape Canaveral, Florida

Doctoral Fellow in Neurology, 2/2003 – 1/2005

Specialist Certification in the treatment of AD/HD 2/2003

Advanced Studies in Vertigo and Vestibular Rehabilitation 9/2003-1/2005

American Holistic College of Nutrition, Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Science, Independent Study, Human Nutrition, 9/1994

ParkerCollege of Chiropractic, Dallas, Texas
Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude Honors, 1/1994
Bachelor of Science, Anatomy, Cum Laude Honors, 1/1994

Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1992-1993

Parker College of Chiropractic
Post-Graduate Certification in Meridian Therapy, 1/1994

TexasTechUniversity, Lubbock, Texas
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Honors Psi Chi, 12/1985

Professional Work History

Applied Functional Neuroscience
Proposed and planned Trade Name for diagnostic and therapeutic technique integrating neurobiology, biochemistry, neurology and psychophysiology.Innovator, Conceptualist and Founder,1^st planning session 2/2005

Institute for Applied Functional Neuroscience
Proposed and planned Not-For-Profit organization for the purpose of supporting continued innovation, development and research in diagnostic and therapeutic applications in applied functional neuroscience.Innovator, Conceptualist and Founder, 1^st planning session 2/2005

BrainBase, Inc., Asheville, NC, ClinicFounder of Asheville Clinic, Co-Founder of Concept and Methodologies1^st planning session 3/2004 to dissolution August 2006

Mills River Family Chiropractic, P.A., Asheville, NCPresident, Clinical Director, Founder, Attending Physician1/1994 to Present

ABC Learning Lab, DBA, Asheville, NCFounder, Clinical Director, Conceptual Innovator 4/2003 to Present

John Bergren, DC, PA, Florence, South CarolinaAttending Physician during license suspension of Clinic Owner, Dr. Bergren6/1994 – 9/2004

Brookhaven Psychiatric Pavilion, Dallas, TexasMental Health Technician, Chronic Pain, Pediatric Psych, Substance Abuse, Eating Disorders, Severe Mental Illness, Code “Dr. Green” response team member5/1990 – 9/1990

Professional Licenses and Certifications

State of North Carolina,License #2118, 11/1994The North CarolinaState Board of Chiropractic ExaminersContinuous Good Standing

State of South Carolina,License #1808, 3/1994
The South CarolinaState Board of Chiropractic ExaminersApproved for Therapeutic ModalitiesContinuous Good Standing

Certified in Meridian Therapy, 112 Hours, 1/1994ParkerCollege of Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Education

Awarded Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, 9/1994American Holistic College of Nutrition, Independent Study

Certified in Applied Kinesiology, 100 Hour Cert., 6/1997InternationalCollege of Applied Kinesiology

Advanced Master Series Training under Dr. Walter Schmitt and Dr. Christopher Anstill-Smith 1997 - Present

Advanced Training in Chiropractic Rehabilitation, 100 hours, 3/2000Los AngelesCollege of Chiropractic, Post-Graduate Division

Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies, Cape Canaveral, Florida
Doctoral Fellow in Neurology, 2/2003 – 1/2005
Specialist Certification in the treatment of AD/HD 2/2003
Advanced Studies in Vertigo and Vestibular Rehabilitation 9/2003-1/2005
Advanced Studies in Dyslexia, July 2006
Advanced Studies in Autism, August 2006

American Chiropractic Neurology Board
Diplomate Certification by fully accredited examination, January 22, 2005

Biofeedback Certification Institute of America

Board Certified in EEG Biofeedback / Neurofeedback by fully accredited examination, September 10, 2006

Professional Objectives

• Develop and replicate Concept Clinics Internationally
  Design and generate research advancing applied functional neuroscience
  Publish research documenting efficacy of novel methods integrating applied functional neuroscientific disciplines
  Publish educational resources and provide personal and professional training for allied professionals to integrate applied functional neuroscientific principles.
  
• Publish educational resources for the public, adult, pre-school, grade school and college age promoting knowledge and awareness of applied functional neuroscientific principles.

Professional Interests

Investigations into why Cortical hemispheric and sub-cortical central neurologic integrative states and functional metabolic capacity should be considered in various allied healthcare fields.Investigations into the interrelatedness of cellular physiology with soft signs of sub-optimal function as seen in a functional neurological exam, taken into integrated perspective with Quantitative Electroencephalograpy.Investigations and innovations into the utility and efficacy of using receptor tonus techniques to attenuate pre-synaptic drive promoting neural plasticity and restoring neurophysiological auto-regulation.Investigations and innovations in the functional restoration in Neurologic disorders with a special interest in AD/HD and the Autistic Spectrum disorders, TBI (traumatic brain injuries) and SCI (spinal cord injuries), Dystonia’s and Vestibular Disorders.

Professional Activities / Presentations

15th Annual WNC Sypmosium on Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders
November 15-16, 2004, Asheville, NC, Exhibitor

16th Annual WNC Sypmosium on Learning Disabilities / Attention Deficit Disorders
November 15, 2005, Asheville, NC,
Workshop provider: Whole Person Healing for AD/HD and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

14th Annual International Winter Brain Conference, January 4th & 5th, 2006, Palm Springs, CA Presented 2 Plenary Sessions:
Jan 4th, Modern Neuron Theory in Functional Neurological Restoration
January 5th, Brain Centered Whole Person Healing for AD/HD

14th Annual International Society for Neuronal Regulation, September 7th, 2006, Atlanta, GA
Poster Presentation: Modern Neuron Theory in Functional Neurological Rehabilitation

17th Annual WNC Sypmosium on Learning Disabilities / Attention Deficit Disorders
November 14, 2006, Asheville, NC,
Workshop provider: Holistic Approach to AD/HD and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback's First Southeast Regional Conference in conjunction with the North Carolina Biofeedback Society, October 13-15, 2006, Raleigh, North Carolina
Poster Presentation: Modern Neuron Theory in Functional Neurological Rehabilitation

North Carolina Biofeedback Society Annual Conference, October 19-21, 2007, Greensboro, NC, Presenter: Functional Considerations in Neurological Disorders;
Presenter: AD/HD and ASD; Theory, Evaluation and Management