The Doctor

lldiplomas jpg 0Dr. Laura L. Baffes, BS, DC, CCSP Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician

Board eligible in Chiropractic Internal Disorders

Dr. Baffes and Dr. Cummins are both professors at Western States Chiropractic College and are involved in several clinical research projects. They are available in their private practice by appointment daily and have convenient evening and weekend hours. Feel free to call the doctors to learn more about the areas they specialize in.

See below for the doctor's Resume:


Education & Training

  • American Red Cross Instructor Training Course
  • Environmental Medicine Course - ongoing
    Toxicity evaluation & treatment; detoxification programs
  • McKenzie Institute – Portland, OR – 60 hours
    McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy of the Cervical, Thoracic, & Lumbar Spine
  • University of Colorado - School of Pharmacy & WSCC- Portland, OR
    Botanical Medicine Certification Course
  • Western States Chiropractic College / Post-Graduate- Portland. OR
    Diplomate in Diagnosis & Internal Disorders
    *320 hours completed on 10-96; Board Qualified
    Diplomate in Chiropractic Orthopedics- 300.5 hours to date
  • National College of Chiropractic/ Post-Graduate- Lombard, IL
    Cox Flexion-Distraction Course- cervical & lumbar spine series
    Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Program
    *120 hours - Certification Granted
  • National College of Chiropractic- Graduated: 04-1992 Cum Laude Lombard, IL
    Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
    Doctor of Chiropractic
  • Acupuncture Certification
    Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs – Chicago, IL: Instructor- Chih Wei Rei, Dipl Acup., DC
    Part I & Part II Training – 28 hours
  • University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL
    Major: Pre-medical: GPA: 4.62 out of 5.00
  • Midwest Center of Oriental Medicine- Chicago, IL
    Major: Oriental Medicine and Manipulation
  • Jin Shin Do & Shiatsu Massage Training- Chicago, IL 64 hours
  • Applied Kinesiology Training- Chicago, IL ; Sessions 1-4
    Muscle testing, Cranial work, nutritional

Professional Experience


1994 to present:

  • Western States Chiropractic College- Portland, OR
    Position: Faculty- Assistant Professor
    Duties: Teacher- Chiropractic Biomechanics & Clinical Science
    Clinical Neurology, Pediatrics, Manipulation, Orthopedics, First Aid & CPR
  • National College of Naturopathic Medicine- Portland, OR
    Position: Adjunct Faculty
    Duties: Instructor- Spinal Manipulation Courses
  • Community Chiropractic & Natural Medicine - Portland, OR
    Position: Chiropractic Physician and owner
  • Oregon Health Science University(OHSU): Neurology Clinic Portland, OR
    Neurology Rounds
  • Harmony Medical Clinic- Mark Steinhauer, MD- Portland, OR
    Position: Chiropractic Physician
  • American Red Cross Instructor – First Aid & CPR - Portland, OR

1992 to 1994

  • Bruno Cortis, MD - River Forest, IL
    Position: Chiropractic & Acupuncture
  • Grand Clinic - Elmwood Pk, IL
    Position: Chiropractic & Acupuncture

llhobbies jpg 0 Interests

  • Horseback riding, Tennis, Hiking, swimming and hanging out on the beaches

Projects

  • Research Proposal and Clinician in a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) research project from the National Institute of Health (NIH) studying temporomandibular joint dysfunction
  • Research consultant and physician for Cervicogenic headache research project
  • Member of the American Chiropractic Association
  • Member of the Clinical Standards, Protocols, and Evaluation (CSPE) Committee at WSCC
  • Primary Author: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Conservative Care Pathway
  • Primary Author: Red Flags for Shoulder Pain – appendix
  • Facilitator for the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiner for a project to develop chiropractic standards of care in Oregon on the topic of safety and contraindications

Post-Graduate Courses Completed

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Program- 120 hours total

  • Concepts of a Team Physician –12 hours
  • Anatomy/ Biomechanics/ Muscle Testing - 12 hours
  • Management of Injuries to Head and Neck/ CPR - 12 hours
  • Management of Upper Extremity Injuries - 12 hours
  • Exercise Physiology – 12 hours
  • Management of Lower Extremity Injuries - 12 hours
  • Management of Lower Spine and Pelvis Injuries - 12 hours
  • Special Clinical Problems - 12 hours
  • Specific, Common Clinical Problems - 12 hours
  • Review and Examination - 12 hours
    * Examination Passed - CCSP Granted *

Diplomate Program in Chiropractic Orthopedics 300.5 hours to date

  • Laboratory Interpretation - 12 hours
  • Physiotherapy for the Orthopedist - 12 hours
  • Bone Growth and Metabolism - 12 hours
  • Clinical Neurology - 20 hours
  • Disorders of the Cervical Spine - 40 hours
  • Disability Evaluation and Physical Impairment Rating - 10 hours
  • Disorders of the Upper Extremity - 20 hours
  • Disorders of the Lower Extremity - 20 hours
  • Orthopedic Evaluation - 12 hours
  • Neurological Evaluation - 12 hours
  • Physical Examination - 12 hours
  • Spinal Biomechanics - 12 hours
  • Wrist & Hand - 10.5 hours
  • Thoracic Spine - 12 hours
  • Lumbar Anomalies & Degeneration - 12 hours
  • Scoliosis & Spinal Curvatures - 12 hours
  • Fractures - 12 hours
  • Rheumatology - 12 hours
  • Vascular Disorders – 12 hours
  • Central Nervous System I - 12 hours
  • Central Nervous System II - 12 hours

Diplomate Program in Diagnosis and Internal Disorders

Dates Attended: September 1994 to October 1996

  • Introduction to Chiropractic Internal Disorders - 12 hours
  • History Taking - 12 hours
  • The General Examination and Associated Pathology - 12 hours
  • Diseases and Examination of the Pelvic Organs - 12 hours
  • Blood Applications in an Internal Disorders Practice - 12 hours
  • Additional Blood Tests for Internal Disorders Patients - 12 hours
  • Blood Interpretation Workshop I - 12 hours
  • Blood Interpretation Workshop II - 12 hours
  • Cardiovascular Disease - 12 hours
  • Electrocardiography and Phonocardiography - 12 hours
  • The Acute Traumatic Musculoskeletal Patient - 12 hours
  • Chronic Degenerative Disease - 12 hours
  • Sports Injuries - 12 hours
  • Spirometry and Pulmonary Diseases - 12 hours
  • Radiology of the Chest - 12 hours
  • Urinary Disorders and Hair Biopsy Assessment - 12 hours
  • Immunology and Allergy - 12 hours
  • Management of the Hypersensitive Patient - 12 hours
  • Common Diseases Affecting the Arterial System - 12 hours
  • Evaluating Vascular Disorders by Instrumentation - 12 hours
  • Historical and Etiological Facts of Neoplastic Disease - 12 hours
  • Examination of the Cancer/ AIDS Patient - 12 hours
  • Common Malignant Diseases - 12 hours
  • Upper Gastro-intestinal Diseases - 12 hours
  • Lower Gastro-intestinal Diseases - 12 hours
  • Preparation of the Report of Findings - 12 hours
    * All Module Examinations- Passed; Status- Board Eligible*

Botanical Medicine Certification Course

  • General Introduction to Botany for Health Professionals
  • Human Nutrition Overview and Clinical Interventions
  • Pharmacognosy: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry & Modern Medicine
  • Herbal Medicine - A Continuing World Trend
  • Integrating Herbal Medicine into Clinical Practice
    * Certification Granted by University of Colorado & WSCC *

*** A full curriculum vitea for Dr. Baffes is available upon request