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Dr. August La Ruffa
La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab
Intuitive, Practical & Holsitic Bio-Medical Treatment of the Whole PersonLa Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab was founded by Dr. August La Ruffa, a trusted family chiropractic practitioner since 1992. Dr. La Ruffa emphasizes improving your health in an effort to reduce the risk of pain and illness through integrated modalities. People, physicians and insurers are recognizing the benefit of seeking alternative medical care that will help patients achieve relief from pain and maintain optimal health, restoration of function, and improvement of the quality of life.
La Ruffa Chiropractic & Sports Rehab is family oriented, treating people of all age groups. The focus of the practice is treating people suffering from neuromuscular disorders, i.e. sports injuries, rotator cuff injuries, headaches, back and neck pain, as well as problems from auto or work-related injuries.
Dr. La Ruffa has advanced training in the treatment of sports injuries. He draws from an array of clinically proven methods to find the best treatment plan for your specific condition that, in most cases, can be resolved quickly without the need for surgery.
FORMAL EDUCATION:
Doctor of Chiropractic; Logan College of Chiropractic, 1991
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Logan College of Chiropractic, 1990
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, S.U.N.Y. at Stony Brook, 1987POST DOCTORAL EDUCATION:
Licensed in Acupuncture
Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.)
Certification in Manipulation Under Anesthesia
Certified in Active Release Technique
Certified in Peer and Utilization ReviewACADEMIC HONORS:
Logan College of Chiropractic - Dean's List
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION:
Internship - Deaconess Medical Centers, St. Louis, Missouri
Florida Licensed in Physiotherapy
Florida Licensed in Phlebotomy
Red Cross Instructor (Protect Your Back Program)
Flexion/Distraction Techniques (National Directory)
Diversified TechniqueHONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Licensed in Acupuncture
Licensed in Florida State in Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, and Phlebotomy
Licensed in New York State in Chiropractic
Member of the Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA)
Member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
Member of the A.C.A. Council on Sports Fitness
Completion of the National Chiropractic Boards: Parts I, II, III, and Physical Therapy