Dr. Dennis Lenselink

Dr. Dennis Lenselink
Advanced Chiropractic Back & Neck Pain Center
5001 American Blvd W. Suite 945, Bloomington, MN 55437
952.835.6653

As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I see value in anything that enhances your well-being and comfort, without jeopardizing your health. Pain is the last symptom to appear and the first to leave. Therefore, even though you have no pain it does not mean that your spine is functioning normally as nature intended or that your nervous system is free of interferences.

While Chiropractic care offers an effective, drug-free, non-surgical alternative, Chiropractors also recognize that no single health care profession can universally attend to every health need. We work as a team with other health care professionals and will make any referrals in the best interest of you, the patient. The spine needs to be maintained and the nervous system kept free of interferences in order for you to enjoy optimal health.

Professional Positions

• President, Clinic Director and Chief of Staff 1989-present
  Advanced Chiropractic Back & Neck Pain Center
  Bloomington, MN
  1989-Present
• Clinic Director 1983-1989
  Amsden Ridge Chiropractic
  Bloomington, MN
  1983-1989
• Clinic Director 1982
  Kiester Chiropractic
  Kiester, MN
  1982

Professional Affiliations

• Minnesota Chiropractic Association Member 1981-present
• Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Member 1994-present
• American Public Health Association Member 1994-present
• North American Cervicogenic Headache Society 1997-present
• American Academy of Clinical Applied Spinal 1988-present
• Biomechanical Engineering (A.A.C.A.S.B.E.)
• President, State Board A.S.B.E 1991
• Research and development committee A.S.B.E. 1988-1995
• Founding member, Minnesota State Council A.S.B.E. 1990
• Board of Directors - Verticare 1992-present
• Board of Directors - Chiro-Serv America 1992-present
• Minnesota Chiropractic Association Sports Council Member 1992-present
• Minnesota Chiropractic Association Insurance Relations
  Committee Member 1991-present
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Diplomat 1981

Certifications & Licensures

• Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) Graduate 1981
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin 1982
• Post-graduate certification in - acupuncture
  - surface Electromyography
  - Impairment Rating
  1982
  1990
  1981
• Continued…
  Certified in Impairment Rating
  - Northwestern College of Chiropractic 1981
• Certified in physical therapy, nutrition and Roentgenology
  - Northwestern College of Chiropractic 1981
• Diplomat of the American Academy of Clinical Applied January
  Spinal Biomechanical Engineering 1991
• Independent Medical Evaluations and Claims Review
• Diverse companies 1980 - present
• American Medical Bill Review, LLC, Reading, CA 1998 - present
• Med Net, Duluth GA 1998 - present
• Medtor, Bloomington, MN 1998 - present
• Premier Medical Review 2001 - present
• Adjusters Choice 2002 - present
• Licensed with State of Minnesota #INDEP 219,
• Registered with State Board of Examiners to perform acupuncture

Professional Presentations

• Instructor for Clinical Pathology and Physiology for the
  Minnesota Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies
  Fall 1996
• Health and Wellness presentations to public, business, industry,
  Civil service employees and daycare providers 1983 - present
• Workshops for attorneys, doctors and lay persons on current
  Research and literature on treatment and documentation of soft
  Tissue damage 1992 - present
• Director and creator of "To Your Health", 30-minute shows on
  Bloomington Public Television 1993 - present

Industrial Relations

• Pre-employment and industry consulting on treatment and
  Reduction of on-site injuries 1983 - present
• Teach "lifting" programs and prevention of injury programs 1984 - present
• Work closely with companies and handle mandated testing
  • D.O.T. exam and drug testing
  • Pre-employment physicals
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Post-injury physicals and treatment
• Post-injury testing 1984 - present
• Consults in product testing and development for Core Products,
  A manufacturer of cervical pillows and supports for the body 1989 - present

Community Outreach

• Coach, trainer and safety advisor
  Bloomington Athletic Association Sports program
  Eden Prairie Soccer Association 1985 - 1990
• Chiropractor for members of Minnesota Twins, Minnesota
  Vikings and Timberwolves 1990 - present
• Chiropractor to professional college and high school athletes
  In weight lifting, wrestling, skiing, running, soccer, volleyball, etc
  1982 - present
• Team advisor, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute team 1989 - 1992
• Team Consultant and trainer to the Gilboa Ski Team, largest
  In Unites States, Hyland Hills Ski, Bloomington, MN 1991 - 1997
• Trainer and safety director, American Drug Free Powerlifting
  Assoc., Police and Fireman Nationals (A.D.F.P.A.)
  • Trainer and safety director, Minnesota Senior State Championships, Powerlifting meet
  • Trainer and safety director, Senior World, Junior State Nationals
  • Trainer and safety director, Northwest Racquet and
  Swim Club, A.D.F.P.A.
  1990 - 1993
  1990 - 1993
  1991
  1989 - 1994
• Advocate for health care reform that ensures accessible and appropriate
  Health care at an affordable cost.
• Team Physician and Trainer for the Minnesota Wolfpack Semi-Professional football team, 2007
• Team Physician and Trainer for the Minnesota Vixen Women's Professional Football team, 2007

Awards

• State of Minnesota, Governors Certificate of Commendation
  Quality Award winner from the Minnesota Council for Quality
  Presented by Governor Rudy Perpich 1990
• "Best of Show" Bloomington Public Television for "To Your
  Health" educational programs 1998

On-Going Education

• How to be a Wholistic Health Practitioner, mentorship of
  Dr. John Brimhall 2000 - present
• Post-graduate training in Strength Training and Conditioning 1997
• Certificate in Training for Post-Surgical and Post- Injury Rehab
  From American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals 1997 - ongoing
• 40 - 60 hours biannually of continuing education (40 required) i.e.
  X-ray Safety, Reading X-rays, Professional Boundaries and
  Infectious Diseases 1997 - ongoing
• Course work in Professional Boundaries and Infectious Disease 1996 - ongoing
• Post-graduate training in Family Practice 1996 - ongoing
• Spinal Research Institute of San Diego
  Motor vehicle accident reconstruction, spinal and soft
  Tissue damage diagnosis and documentation, treatment
  And rehabilitation 1993 - ongoing
• Post-graduate training as a business industrial and workplace
  Injury reduction specialist 1983 - ongoing
• Post-graduate education and training in the American Academy
  Of Clinical Applied Spinal Biomechanical Engineering 1988 - ongoing
• Post-graduate education toward certification in spinal trauma 1998 - ongoing

Personal

Skydiving, hunting, fishing, downhill and cross country skiing, antiques, biking, snowmobiling, weight training, karate, and coaching my children in a variety of sports