Dr. Richard Hunter is a 1982 graduate of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto, Ontario. A founding partner of the Vancouver Spine Care Centre, Dr. Hunter has practiced in Vancouver, BC since 1982. Dr. Hunter is an active skiier interested in sports and family care. He has obtained special training in the Cox flexion-decompression technique and is certified in it's use through National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois.
1982 - Registration British Columbia Chiropractic Association
1982 - Registration Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board
1981 - Diplomat Status National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Cox© Spinal Decompression Certification
Specialized therapy using the Cox© 7th generation decompression table. Used in the treatment of herniated intervertebral discs, lateral and central stenosis. degenerative joint and disc conditions, scoliosis and spinal nerve disorders.
2009
Low Level Laser (MedX) Certification
Therapeutic laser used in the treatment of tissue repair as a result of injury, overuse or degenerative conditions. Disorders such as tendinopathies (tendinitis), bursitis, capsulitis, strains and injuries of the joint, wound healing are some of the conditions commonly treated.
2009
Sports First Responder
Emergency care First Responder working within the emergency medical system.
2009
Occupational First Aid Attendant (Level 3)
Serves as part of the workplace health and safety team being well trained in all aspects of emergency care.
1999 - WCB Board Certified (Renewed Biennially)
Outdoor Emergency Care Technician (OEC)
Provides prehospital care for the sick and injured at ski areas, wilderness settings, mountain bike events, and many other outdoor events such as local races and winter and summer olympic games. The OEC trained prehospital emergency caregiver is sanctioned by the National Ski Patrol Association.
1999 - NSP Certified (Renewed Annually)
First Aid Ski Patroller
1999 - Grouse Mountain Resort, Vancouver B.C.
2001 - 2004 - Team Captain
2004 - 2007 - Day Supervisor
Provide first aid services to the injured or medically distressed while in the outdoor environment.
First Aid Ski Patrol Director
2006-2008
Overseas all aspects of the First Aid Ski Patrol organization including; hiring, training, bookkeeping, marketing, communications, etc.
Course Crew Worker, Whistler Alpine Ski Events
2006 - present - Course Worker
2008 - present - Crew Chief
Crew Chief, Vancouver Olympics, Whistler Downhill Ski Events
2010 - February
Crew Chief, Vancouver Paralympics
2010 - March
EDUCATION
1978 - 1982
Doctor of Chiropractic, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College, Toronto, Ontario
1999
Occupational First Aid Level III, Trauma Tech
Vancouver B.C.
2000
Outdoor Emergency Care, FASP Grouse Mountain,
North Vancouver, B.C.
2000
CPR Level C (Renewed Yearly)
2004
Avanced Trauma and Life Support (ATLS)
University of B.C.
2007
Alpine Ski Association Level 1
2009
National University, Lombard, Illinois, Cox Spinal Decompression training and certification.
Recertification February, 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001 - present
Vancouver Spine Care Centre, Vancouver, B.C.,
Co-founder, Developer, Chief of Operations.
1999 - present
First Aid Ski Patrol, Grouse Mountain,
North Vancouver, B.C.
1991 - 2001
Crossroads Chiropractic Clinic, Vancouver, B.C.,
Partner.
1982 - 1991
Oakridge Chiropractic Clinic, Vancouver, B.C.,
Founder, Developer, Chief of Operations.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
British Columbia Chiropractic Association
1991 - 1992
Vice-President
1986 - 1989
Director of Research and Education
1992 - 1994
Chairman of Public Education
1984 - 1985
Chairman of Public Education
Canadian Chiropractic Sports Sciences
1990 - 1992
B.C. Provincial Director and Western Provinces Public
Education Correspondent
Chiropractic Foundation for Spinal Research
1988 - 2000
B.C. Provincial Chairman
Canadian Chiropractic Association
1985 - 1988
Chairman Research and Education
B.C. CMCC Alumni Association
1984 - 1986
President
1983 - 1984
Vice-President
Insurance Corporation of B.C.
1985 - Present
Independent Chiropractic Examiner
Trial Lawyers Association of B.C.
1999 - Present
Chiropractic Expert Consultant
FASP Grouse Mountain
1999 - Present
First Aid Ski Patrol Team Leader (B1)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
British Columbia College of Chiropractors
British Columbia Chiropractic Association
College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences
Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia
Brain Injury Association of B.C.
North American Cervicogenic Headache Society
First Aid Ski Patrol (Grouse Mountain)
Western Alpine Ski Association
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2010 - Crew Chief, 2010 Olympics, Alpine Ski Events, Whistler, B.C.
2010 - Crew Chief, 2010 Paralympics, Alpine SkiEvents, Whistler, B.C.
2009 - Course Worker, Paralympians Alpine World Cup, Whistler, B.C.
2008 - Crew Chief/Course Worker, Alpine World Cup, Whistler B.C.
2008 - Crew Chief/Course Worker, National Alpine Ski Championships, Whistler B.C.
2006-07 - Course Worker, National Alpine Ski Championships, Whistler B.C.
2005 - First Aid Attendant, Canadian Gymnastic Championships, Vancouver B.C.
1999 - Present, First Aid Ski Patrol, Grouse Mountain Ski Resort, Vancouver B.C.
2001-03 - First Aid Attendant/Organizer, 2001 Tissot-UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
2000-08 - First Aid Attendant, Grouse-Grind Fall Races, Vancouver, B.C.
2000-08 - First Aid Attendant, See-the-Peak Mountain Races, Vancouver, B.C.
1991 - First Aid Attendant, National Karate Championships, Vancouver B.C.
1984-87 - Chiropractic Liaison for Rick Hansen Man in Motion World Tour
2002-08 - Chiropractic Liaison for Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion Event, Vancouver
1986 - Head Organizer, Low Back Pain Symposium, Vancouver, B.C.
1984-85 - Head Organizer, Run for Chiropractic Research Event, Vancouver, B.C.
1982 - First Aid Attendant Mosport Race Track, Toronto, Ontario
AWARDS RECEIVED
1982 Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Service Award
1996 Governors Club Decade of Service Award
2000 1st Place Junior First Aid Competition (FASP)
2001 1st Place Senior First Aid Competition (FASP)
2001 Don Bayntun Service Award (FASP)