Cassara Chiropractic Center

Dr. Samuel J. Cassara is a 4th generation Veroite. He is a father of 4, Peter, Mark, Gina and Nick all residing in Vero Beach.

Dr. Cassara attended St. Helen’s Elementary School, Vero Beach High School and St. Leo College Prep High School. He attended Indian River Community College and the University of West Florida earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education,

Health and Recreation. After graduating from UWF he returned to Vero and began teaching Physical Education in the Indian River School District.

While coaching he injured his back and underwent surgery. After surgery he continued to experience several years of pain and was on a quest for relief After many treatments of physical therapy, biofeedback, and pharmaceuticals, he finally reverted to chiropractic treatment. By following the prescribed chiropractic treatment schedule the pain gradually faded and became virtually pain free.

Dr. Cassara became interested in the chiropractic field and after 14 years of teaching moved his family to Atlanta, Georgia to attend Life Chiropractic College. In 1986 he graduated from Life Chiropractic College, passed the National and Florida State Chiropractic License Exam, and returned to Vero Beach. Dr. Cassara opened Cassara Chiropractic Center on March 10, 1987 and he and has been helping people get well ever since.

Dr. Cassara enjoys working with his hands and during his high school and college years worked at different types of trades, arranging from agriculture to construction. These life experiences have given him the understanding of the physical stresses and mechanism of injury that can occur while performing these job requirements. Dr. Cassara uses this knowledge to understand the nature of injuries that can occur from manual labor and has designed specific programs to reverse the instabilities and promote lasting relief.

	CURRICULUM VITAE OF SAMUEL J. CASSARA
	BS University of West Fla. - Physical Ed. 1969 Life Chiropractic College - Doctorate of Chiropractic 1986 Bunnell College - Physiotherapy Program 1986 Diplomate of National Chiropractic Bd. of Examination 1986 Diplomate of Fla. Chiropractic Bd. of Examination 1986 Licensed for Doctor of Chiropractic in state of Fla. 1986
	Post Graduate Work: * X—ray Interpretation review 60 hr course Dr. Erhardt * Physiotherapy 18 hrs Parker Chiropractic College * Impairment Rating and Law 14 hrs with Stanley Kaplan * 90 hrs of Applied Kinesiology * 80 hrs Clinical Nutrition Parker Chiropractic College * 12 hrs Occupational Health North Western University * Completed 20 hour 1 yr State continued education ---requirements for update research and development of ---AIDS syndrome and risk management annually. * Adjunct Professor of the Clinical Faculty in the ---Preceptorship program of Texas Chiropractic College. * EMT Trained * Risk Management Aids Symposium * Activator Technique Certification * Thompson Technique Certification * Diversified Technique Certification * Recognized Expert Witness State of Fla. for Chiropractic Medicine * Certified AMA Permanent Medical Impairment Examiner I perform Independent Medical Examinations for several insurance companies upon request. I am a member of:
		1) Fla. Chiropractic Assoc. 2) Treasure Coast Chiropractic Assoc.