CHIROPRACTOR CHRISTOPHER DE GEER, DC, MS, CCN, CSCS

DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC // CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST // PUBLISHED AUTHOR

Dr. De Geer is a peer-reviewed published author, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Masters in Nutrition. Originally from Stockholm, Sweden, he is board-certified in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the U.S. and is also board-certified in clinical nutrition.

He has worked at Scott Air Force Base treating active-duty military as well as at Mizzou treating Division I collegiate athletes. He is passionate about health and fitness as he was a scholarship athlete at Mizzou and has coached gymnastics in both Sweden and the U.S for over 10 years. Some of his hobbies include scuba diving, sailing, traveling, snow sports, ethnical foods, and staying active.

Education

  • Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic
  • Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance, Logan University
  • Bachelor Degree in Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia

Post-Graduate Credentials

  • MRI Spine Interpretation
  • Spinal Biomechanical Engineering
  • Spinal Trauma Pathology
  • Clinical Nutrition

Certifications

  • Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), Clinical Nutrition Certification Board
  • Stage 2 Competency Based Assessment, Council on Chiropractic Education Australasia (CCEA), Auckland, New Zealand
  • Parts I-IV Chiropractic Board Exams, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE)
  • Physiotherapy Board Exam, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Certified Kinesio Taping Practioner (CKTP)™, Kinesio Taping® Association International
  • Internal Health Specialist, Loomis Institute of Enzyme Nutrition
  • Viscero-Somatic Stress Management, Logan University-College of Chiropractic
  • Certified Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Practioner (IASTM)
  • International College of Applied Kinesiology
  • Motion Palpation Institute
  • Low Level Laser Therapy
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®), National Strength & Conditioning Association
  • Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine

Publications

  • De Geer, C.* Intervertebral disk nutrients and transport mechanisms in relations to disk degeneration: a narrative literature review. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2018: 17(2).
  • De Geer, C.* Cytokine involvement in biological inflammation related to degenerative disorders of the intervertebral disk: a narrative review. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2018: 17(1).
  • Hussain M, *De Geer C.* Biomechanical effects of age-related changes in cartilaginous endplates morphology on lumbar discs. Fall Annual Meeting of Biomedical Engineering Society, October 22-25, 2014, San Antonio, Texas.
  • Hussain M, Kanwar K, *De Geer C.* A biomechanical study of the posterior disc region at lower lumbar disc levels. Proceedings of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Educational Conference XXI/Research Agenda Conference XIX, March 20-22, 2014, Orlando, Florida.
  • Hussain M, *De Geer C*, Storm K. Age-related degenerative morphological changes in lumbar discs: a CT scan study in mid-sagittal plane. Fall Annual Meeting of Biomedical Engineering Society, October 24-27, 2012, Atlanta, Georgia.

University Teaching:

  • Adjunct Faculty, Health Sciences Graduate Program, Lindenwood University, St. Louis, MO

Memberships & Associations:

  • The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic
  • USA Gymnastics
  • Institute for Functional Medicine
  • Missouri State Chiropractic Association
  • National Strength & Conditioning Association