Clinical and Academic Faculty
J. Donald Dishman, D.C., M.Sc., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
Kimberly Brown, D.C., M.S., D.I.B.E.
April K. Sundblom, D.C.
Luis C. Vera, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
J. Donald Dishman, D.C., M.Sc., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
Dr. Dishman has taught electrodiagnostics for over ten years to
Doctors throughout the US. In addition to the Doctor of Chiropractic
degree, he was awarded a Master of Science degree in Neurophysiology
from the renown Institute of Sensory Research of Syracuse University.
Dr. Dishman is a Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic
Neurology, and founding Chairman of the Academy’s subspecialty
board examination committee for electrodiagnostics. He currently is
Professor of Anatomy and Director of Research at Palmer College
of Chiropractic Florida. Dr. Dishman was also a Professor at New
York Chiropractic College for over 13 years, where he taught
courses in clinical neuroscience, anatomy and the profession’s fi rst
electrodiagnostics course for chiropractic students. He is also an
Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Neuroscience at Syracuse
University. Dr. Dishman has published extensively in many prestigious
international journals such as Spine, Journal of Manipulative and
Physiological Therapeutics, and Electromyography and Clinical
Neurophysiology. He was awarded the prestigious “Scott Haldeman
Award” for best original research paper at the Sixth Biennial Congress
of the World Federation of Chiropractic in Paris, France. He is a past and
current research grant recipient from the Foundation for Chiropractic
Education and Research, as well as the Center for Complimentary and
Alternative Medicine of the National Institutes of Health.
He practices electrodiagnostics on referral from physicians in
Central Florida and Western New York. In addition, he maintains a
research laboratory at Palmer Florida in which investigations evaluating
the neurophysiological effects of spinal manipulation are performed.
Research techniques utilized include H-refl exes, F-responses and
transcranial and peripheral magnetic stimulation.
Dr. Dishman’s electrodiagnostic consultation experience spans
nearly two decades with thousands of nerve conduction studies and
needle EMG examinations having been performed. His training
includes courses in clinical neurophysiology through the Harvard
Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Currently, he
performs studies as well as clinical interpretations for many DCs who perform
electrodiagnostics in their practices.
Kimberly S. Brown, M.S., D.C., D.I.B.E.
Dr. Brown is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York Chiropractic College in the
Department of Basic Sciences. Prior to the awarding of the D.C. degree, she obtained a
Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and performed research in academic medicine and
industry for 12 years. Her research interests are focused on the neurophysiology and
mechanisms of the chiropractic manipulative therapy. She has been involved in research that
utilizes T and H-reflex techniques, with publications pending. She maintains a private
practice in Syracuse, New York, where she performs electrodiagnostic studies and practices
chiropractic at 550 Harrison Center, a tertiary spine care center within the SUNY Upstate
Medical University. Dr. Brown's primary teaching responsibilities include modules for the
NDX Institute, providing post-graduate studies in electrodiagnostics, and basic science and
western clinical coursework for the chiropractic and acupuncture and oriental medicine
programs at NYCC.
April K. Sundblom, D.C.
Dr. Sundblom is a Faculty member of the Post-Graduate and Continuing Education
Department of New York Chiropractic College. She teaches in the laboratory practicum
portions of the electrodiagnostic medicine courses offered by the Neurodiagnostics Institute.
Dr. Sundblom attained a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida State
University. She graduated Salutatorian of her class at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida
where she obtained the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Sundblom is a clinical partner of
Neurodiagnostics Institute, LLC and practices electrodiagnosis full time in Central Florida.
Her research interests are the neurophysiology of spinal manipulative therapy as well as
clinical neurophysiological techniques.
Luis C. Vera, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
Dr. Vera received his doctorate at New York Chiropractic College and bachelor’s degree in
pre-med/ anthropology from Rutgers University. He performed his Chiropractic Medicine
Internship & Externship in Seneca Falls and Syracuse NY, Health Centers at New York
Chiropractic College. His Electrodiagnosis Externship was performed at Seneca Falls NY,
Neurophysiology Laboratory, New York Chiropractic College and post doctoral neurology and
electrodiagnosis education was through both Northwestern Health Sciences University and
New York Chiropractic College. He has undergone specialty training and is a Diplomate and
Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. Additionally, he has also attained Diplomate,
Fellowship and Board Certification status in Electrodiagnosis. He is also a Board Member
(Vice Chairman) on the International Board of Electrodiagnosis and serves as the International
Academy of Clinical Neurology's Liaison. Most recently, he has had the honor of being
appointed as Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Northwestern Health Sciences University and as
Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Volunteer Faculty at the University of Central
Florida, College of Medicine in the Department of Medical Education. Dr. Vera teaches
courses in electrodiagnostic techniques and clinical interpretation for Neurodiagnostics
Institute, LLC. He practices with the Regional Chiropractic Group in Orlando, Florida where
he serves as the Director of EMG laboratory.
J. Donald Dishman, D.C., M.Sc., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
Kimberly Brown, D.C., M.S., D.I.B.E.
April K. Sundblom, D.C.
Luis C. Vera, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
J. Donald Dishman, D.C., M.Sc., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
Dr. Dishman has taught electrodiagnostics for over ten years to
Doctors throughout the US. In addition to the Doctor of Chiropractic
degree, he was awarded a Master of Science degree in Neurophysiology
from the renown Institute of Sensory Research of Syracuse University.
Dr. Dishman is a Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic
Neurology, and founding Chairman of the Academy’s subspecialty
board examination committee for electrodiagnostics. He currently is
Professor of Anatomy and Director of Research at Palmer College
of Chiropractic Florida. Dr. Dishman was also a Professor at New
York Chiropractic College for over 13 years, where he taught
courses in clinical neuroscience, anatomy and the profession’s fi rst
electrodiagnostics course for chiropractic students. He is also an
Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Neuroscience at Syracuse
University. Dr. Dishman has published extensively in many prestigious
international journals such as Spine, Journal of Manipulative and
Physiological Therapeutics, and Electromyography and Clinical
Neurophysiology. He was awarded the prestigious “Scott Haldeman
Award” for best original research paper at the Sixth Biennial Congress
of the World Federation of Chiropractic in Paris, France. He is a past and
current research grant recipient from the Foundation for Chiropractic
Education and Research, as well as the Center for Complimentary and
Alternative Medicine of the National Institutes of Health.
He practices electrodiagnostics on referral from physicians in
Central Florida and Western New York. In addition, he maintains a
research laboratory at Palmer Florida in which investigations evaluating
the neurophysiological effects of spinal manipulation are performed.
Research techniques utilized include H-refl exes, F-responses and
transcranial and peripheral magnetic stimulation.
Dr. Dishman’s electrodiagnostic consultation experience spans
nearly two decades with thousands of nerve conduction studies and
needle EMG examinations having been performed. His training
includes courses in clinical neurophysiology through the Harvard
Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Currently, he
performs studies as well as clinical interpretations for many DCs who perform
electrodiagnostics in their practices.
Kimberly S. Brown, M.S., D.C., D.I.B.E.
Dr. Brown is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York Chiropractic College in the
Department of Basic Sciences. Prior to the awarding of the D.C. degree, she obtained a
Master’s degree in Molecular Biology and performed research in academic medicine and
industry for 12 years. Her research interests are focused on the neurophysiology and
mechanisms of the chiropractic manipulative therapy. She has been involved in research that
utilizes T and H-reflex techniques, with publications pending. She maintains a private
practice in Syracuse, New York, where she performs electrodiagnostic studies and practices
chiropractic at 550 Harrison Center, a tertiary spine care center within the SUNY Upstate
Medical University. Dr. Brown's primary teaching responsibilities include modules for the
NDX Institute, providing post-graduate studies in electrodiagnostics, and basic science and
western clinical coursework for the chiropractic and acupuncture and oriental medicine
programs at NYCC.
April K. Sundblom, D.C.
Dr. Sundblom is a Faculty member of the Post-Graduate and Continuing Education
Department of New York Chiropractic College. She teaches in the laboratory practicum
portions of the electrodiagnostic medicine courses offered by the Neurodiagnostics Institute.
Dr. Sundblom attained a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida State
University. She graduated Salutatorian of her class at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida
where she obtained the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Sundblom is a clinical partner of
Neurodiagnostics Institute, LLC and practices electrodiagnosis full time in Central Florida.
Her research interests are the neurophysiology of spinal manipulative therapy as well as
clinical neurophysiological techniques.
Luis C. Vera, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., D.I.B.E.
Dr. Vera received his doctorate at New York Chiropractic College and bachelor’s degree in
pre-med/ anthropology from Rutgers University. He performed his Chiropractic Medicine
Internship & Externship in Seneca Falls and Syracuse NY, Health Centers at New York
Chiropractic College. His Electrodiagnosis Externship was performed at Seneca Falls NY,
Neurophysiology Laboratory, New York Chiropractic College and post doctoral neurology and
electrodiagnosis education was through both Northwestern Health Sciences University and
New York Chiropractic College. He has undergone specialty training and is a Diplomate and
Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist. Additionally, he has also attained Diplomate,
Fellowship and Board Certification status in Electrodiagnosis. He is also a Board Member
(Vice Chairman) on the International Board of Electrodiagnosis and serves as the International
Academy of Clinical Neurology's Liaison. Most recently, he has had the honor of being
appointed as Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Northwestern Health Sciences University and as
Assistant Professor of Medical Education, Volunteer Faculty at the University of Central
Florida, College of Medicine in the Department of Medical Education. Dr. Vera teaches
courses in electrodiagnostic techniques and clinical interpretation for Neurodiagnostics
Institute, LLC. He practices with the Regional Chiropractic Group in Orlando, Florida where
he serves as the Director of EMG laboratory.
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