Chiropractor Dr. Stephen D. Ambrose, DC : Meet Dr. Ambrose

DOCTOR'S
HELP LINE

A free service for the community

OFFICE HOURS

• Times are for adjustments only

• New patients separately scheduled

MON
8 am - 9:40 am
12 noon - 12:40 pm
4 pm - 5:40 pm

TUES - closed

WED
8 am - 9:40 am
12 noon - 12:40 pm
4 pm - 5:40 pm

THUR
4 pm - 5:40 pm

FRI
8 am - 9:40 am
12 noon - 12:40 pm

SAT & SUN - closed

"Our office is committed to serving the true health care needs of as many men, women and children as possible in a giving, loving and serving nature. We listen with genuine concern; interpret with focused mindset and provide help with the finest, high quality chiropractic care.

We acknowledge the devastating effects of underlying problems in the spine and that these problems need correction...not masking. We encourage patients to make their spinal health an important part of their overall well-being.

We value referrals as our greatest compliment as they indicate both an appreciation and understanding of our mission."

— Stephen D. Ambrose, DC

Undergraduate Studies:
University of Rhode Island (Chemistry Major) 1986-1989; Trenton State College 1989

Postgraduate/Chiropractic School:
Doctorate in Chiropractic, Life University (Cum Laude), 1989-1993

Licensure:
Virginia, 1996 (Certificate # 0104001463) ? In Good Standing
New Jersey 1993 (retired status) ? In Good Standing

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Currently serving on the following insurance companies/HMO panels in good standing:
Cigna, Aetna, Mamsi/Optimum Choice, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield, United Healthcare, CCN, PHCS, Unicare, Virginia Health Network and others

Active Member: Virginia Chiropractic Association, American Back Society (Multidisciplinary Group), Richmond Chiropractic Society

Public Speaker: Presentations on Ergonomics, Stress & Pain Management to companies including Capital One, Bank of America, etc.

Excellent referring/co-ordinating relationships:

Specialists: Dr. William Nordt, Dr. Douglas Jessup, Dr. Bruce Mathern, Dr. William White, etc.

PCP: More than 40 primary care physicians in Richmond area.

RESEARCH AND ADDITIONAL LEARNING:
Starting research project with musculoskeletal radiologists from several medical universities on the relationship between loss of cervical lordosis and subsequent onset of degenerative osteoarthritis and joint degeneration.

Undertaking initial research efforts at the dangers of self-manipulation on joint and disc surfaces.

Have taken sponsored seminars including:
Myofascial Release
Management of Cervical and Lumbar Disorders
Adjustment and specific mobilization techniques of extremities
Cervical X-ray radiological review
Research and studies in chiropractic
Office Management/HIPAA compliance

MEDIA RELATIONS
Well-known community expert on back problems and spinal conditions. Multiple appearances on WTVR-6, WRIC-8 and WWBT-12 with live telecasts involving a multitude of topics including:

Ergonomics/Postural difficulties
Back problems with golfing
Back pain with yardwork
Help with menstrual cramps and back pain
Children and backpacks
Golfing and low back pain

Taped and live interviews on a variety of musculoskeletal conditions and topics through:

FM: K-95 B-103 Y-101 96.5-the planet
AM: WRVA-1140 and WRJC-990 AM
Richmond Times Dispatch feature article (Flair) - A Load On Their Backs - April 29, 2003

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