OBJECTIVE: To utilize acupuncture, massage, and sport specific exercise to help athletes of all levels reach their optimal performance
EDUCATION
SOUTHWEST ACUPUNCTURE COLLEGE
Boulder, CO 2005 – 2008
Masters of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine
NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Marquette, MI 1999 – 2002
Masters of Science Degree in Exercise Science
Thesis: Prediction of Vertical Jump From Multiple Force Production Variables
INSTITUTE OF NATURAL THERAPIES
Marquette, MI 2000 – 2001
800 hour certification course in massage therapy
MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Mayville, ND 1995 – 1999
Bachelors of Science in Physical Eductaion
EXPERIENCE
PHILADELPHIA SPORTS ACUPUNCTURE
Philadelphia, PA 2012 – Present
- Owner
- Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, Fitness Coach
WON INSTITUTE
Philadelphia, PA 2012 – Present
- Teaching Palpation and Techniques Classes
BOULDER ACUPUNCTURE SPORTS MEDICINE
Boulder, CO 2008 – 2012
Teaching Assistant and Acupuncturist
- Lectured at Great River Symposium, Bloomington, MN
- Assisted teaching Whitfield Reaves Sports Acupuncture Seminars
- Assisted teaching Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Group
SOUTHWEST ACUPUNCTURE COLLEGE
Boulder, CO 2011 – 2012
- Taught Classes on Sports Acupuncture and Surface Anatomy
ROGERS AND BONG ACUPUNCTURE LLC.
Philadelphia, PA 2009 – 2011
President, Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist, Exercise Physiologist
CHAD’S PERSONAL TRAINING AND MASSAGE
Philadelphia, PA and Boulder, CO 2001 – 2009
Owner, Personal trainer, Massage Therapist
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 1999 – 2001
- Taught health and activity classes
- Research assistant
- Conducted exercise testing for athletes (Vo2, Lactate analysis, ventilatory tests)
ASSISTANT STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 2000 – 2001
- Designed periodized strength and conditioning program for each position
- Supervised weight room and taught correct weightlifting technique
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Apprenticeship with Whitfield Reaves 2007 – Present
- Upper and Lower Extremity Weekend Seminar
- Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Group
- Teaching Assistant Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Groups
- Teaching Assistant Upper Extremity Seminar
- Teaching Assistant Lower Extremity Seminar
Seminars with Matt Calison 2007, 2012
- Assessment and Treatment of Low Back and Hip
- Assessment and Treatment of Upper and Lower Crossed Syndrome
INTERNSHIPS
ACUPUNTURE
Southwest acupuncture college – specialty clinics 2005 – 2008
- Sports Acupuncture – Whitfield Reaves
- Japanese Style Acupuncture – Ted Hall
- Boulder County Aids Project – Drew Henderson
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Marquette Community Hospital 2000 – 2001
- Exercise Physiologist in cardiac and pulmonary rehab
- Performed exercise testing and prescription for special populations
TEACHING
Mayville State University 1998 – 1999
- Aerobic Fitness, Cross-Country Skiing, Fit For Life Lab
- Tutor – Exercise Physiology
PUBLICATIONS
BOOK
Acupuncture Handbook of Sports Injuries and Pain 2009
Whitfield Reaves with Chad Bong
Contributing Author, Researcher, and Editor
ARTICLES
The Shu-Stream Points, AAAOM Journal, Summer, 2010
The Tendino-muscle Meridians, Acupuncture Today, March, 2010
Shoulder Pain, Part I & Part II, Acupuncture Today, April & May, 2010
Ilio-tibial Band Syndrome, Oriental Medicine, Winter, 2010