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ABOUT MICHAEL A. CAPOGNA, D.C.
 Dr. Michael A. Capogna is a board-certified chiropractor who grew up in North Massapequa. During his summer breaks from college, he worked with his father in construction where he severely injured his lower back. A chiropractor was the only doctor able to relieve his pain and get him back on his feet. This sparked his interest in the field. He completed his Bachelors degree in Psychology at St. John's University in Jamaica, New York and continued his education at Palmer University of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa where he graduated with honors in 1991.
Upon graduation, Dr. Capogna worked as an associate doctor for three years. He then opened his own practice in Wantagh in 1994 after a complete renovation of his location at 3094 North Jerusalem Road.
Dr. Capogna is a Life Member of the Wantagh Fire Department where he served as an emergency medical technician from 1995 - 2005. During his time with the department, Dr. Capogna held the positions of Trustee of Company 2, Lieutenant of Rescue 2 and was in charge of research and development of new ambulance equipment. As Fire Medic, he received many awards, including The Nassau Regional EMS Provider of the Year in 1999 and the Commissioners Award from the Nassau County Police Department in 2001.
EDUCATION:
- Doctor of Chiropractic
Palmer University of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
- Chiropractic National Board Certification
Parts I, II, III including physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
St. John's University, Jamaica, New York
- Emergency Medical Technician - Defibrillation
Fire-Police Academy at Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, New York.
SEMINARS/TRAINING:
- Dr. Erhardt's X-Ray Pathology (100 hours)
- Clinical Aspects of Chiropractic Neurology
- Low Back Pain Diagnosis and Management
- Dr. Goble's Pediatric Seminar
- Dr. Mally's Clinical Symposium Evaluation and Treatment of Extremities and Sports Injuries
- Acupuncture Seminar
- Dietary Considerations in Mental Illness
- Best Practice Application of Treatment Goals and Active Care Components
- The Chiropractic/Neurological Examination
- Nutritional Considerations in Health and Disease
- Coursework/Training in Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
- Basic American Sign Language (ASL)
- Clincal Neurology: Headaches, Dizziness and Disc Disease
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
- Capogna Chiropractic Center (established 1994), Wantagh, New York
Self-employed solo practitioner
- Eric Piesnikowski, D.C., Wantagh, New York
Associate Doctor
- Suffolk Chiropractic Center, Brentwood, New York
Exam Doctor
- Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
Clinic Unit Assistant
- Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
Emergency Procedures Instructor
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Chiropractor - New York - No. X006995
- Licensed Chiropractor - Pennsylvania - No. DC-004770-L
- Licensed Chiropractor - New Hampshire - No. 088-0492A
- Licensed Chiropractor - Massachusetts - No. 1711
- American Heart Association - Certified BLS Instructor
- American Red Cross - Certified Back Injury Prevention Instructor
- Southeast Back Institute Certificate of Advanced Proficiency in Clinical Sciences
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Chiropractic Association
- New York State Chiropractic Association
- Foundation for Chiropractic Education & Research
- ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics
PUBLICATIONS:
- Physical Examination; 1990, Capogna & Winchip
- Emergency Procedures; 1991, Capogna & Kneeland
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