April 15, 2014 – Progressive Laboratories Inc., a supplier of science-based, therapeutic potency nutritional supplements to healthcare professionals for over 40 years, is proud to announce the addition of Amber Brooks, DC, CACCP, board certified pediatric chiropractor, craniosacral therapist and author of 15 Things Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Your Child: Questions Answered About Developmental Delays to our Scientific Advisory Team. Brooks will be utilizing her years of pediatric experience to develop an exciting new line of child-oriented nutritional supplements.
Brooks founded Whole Child Wellness to bridge alternative and traditional medicine by providing individualized and comprehensive approaches to pediatric wellness. She is board certified in pediatrics through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, specializes in craniosacral therapy and has a love and passion for treating children of all ages.
Her success is achieved by addressing the whole child and utilizing integrative methods to achieve optimal health in each child. This comprehensive approach to pediatric wellness is achieved by utilizing nutrition, chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, nutrition, integrative and functional methods in order to discover the origination of complications in children. She is an expert in addressing the challenges associated with birth trauma, nutritional and behavioral problems, as well as those children on the autism spectrum.
Over the years, Brooks has seen the struggles across all medical modalities and began mentoring and consulting other physicians and practitioners that want to help children. She is an accomplished speaker with an impressive list of speaking engagements ranging from international conferences, universities and nonprofit organizations. Her book, 15 Things Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Your Child, helps both professionals and parents get on their wellness path and offers up much of what she teaches her patients. She has seen remarkable results with a variety of issues and looks forward to helping you on your road to wellness.
Education:
Arizona State University- Tempe, Arizona
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Honors Graduate
Parker College of Chiropractic- Dallas, Texas
Doctorate of Chiropractic
Bachelor of Science in Anatomy
Bachelor of Science in Health & Wellness
Academy of Family Practice & Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics
Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractor
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
Pediatric and pregnancy training
Defeat Autism Now- DAN!
Physician and Nutrition training programs through Autism Research Institute
Certifications:
Board Certified Pediatric Chiropractor, CACCP
Board Certified Chiropractor, State of Texas
Board Certified Chiropractor, State of Arizona
Board Certified in Physiotherapy, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Webster Technique Certification, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
CranioSacral Therapy Certification I & II, The Upledger Institute
Professional/Community Affiliations:
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA)
Defeat Autism Now (DAN!)
Holistic Pediatric Association (HPA)
Integrative Practitioner
Metroplex Moms
Connections Special Needs Directory
Autism Speaks
Autism Spot Contributing Writer
Examiner- writer, Holistic Family Health Division
North Texas Kids Magazine
Sensory Spot Contributing Writer
Gluten Intolerance Group
The Chiropractic Journal Contributing Writer
American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)
Source: Progressive Labs
