Dr. Rice is a Wholistic Practitioner utilizing Acupuncture, gentle Chiropractic techniques, Nutritional & Lifestyle Counseling since 1977. He has vast experience in Wholistic Health and natural healing modalities. More importantly, he is a caring health professional.

He has a diplomate from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists and the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. He holds Chiropractic and Nutrition licenses in New York, California and Florida and an acupuncture license in Florida.

Dr. Rice has appeared on local TV and radio programs, been published in Nutritional Perspectives, North Shore Today and Elite Magazine. He is an active member of the professional community, a past researcher for Mt. Sinai Hospital and The New Center for Wholistic Health, Education and Research.

He is also active in community service.

His complete Curriculum Vitae follows:

Dr. William J. Rice
3600 Forest Hill Blvd. Ste 3
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Office phone: 561.439.6644
Fax number: 866.238.9780
E-mail: drbill@writeme.com
Website: www.healthy-answers.com

Education
1981-1985		New York Chiropractic College, Glen Head, NY Diplomate in Nutrition D.A.C.B.N.
1981		North American College of Chinese Herbalism, Vancouver, Canada, Masters of Chinese Herbalism, M.C.H.
1981		Wholistic Health Center, Manhasset, NY Individual training and apprenticeship in acupuncture and herbalism
1977-1984		New York Chiropractic College, Glen Head, NY Doctor of Chiropractic, D.C., (September, 1977)
1974-1977		Rutgers College, New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Arts, B.A., (January, 1974)
Licenses and Certifications
1970-1973		Fellow American Chiropractic College of Nutrition (FACCN)
June, 1999		Certified Dietitian / Nutritionist license - New York
April, 1996		Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), IAACN
April, 1996		Diplomate in Acupuncture
December, 1991		National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists (NCCA)
May, 1988		Acupuncture license - Vermont
December, 1985		Diplomate in Nutrition, American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition
September, 1982		Acupuncture license - Florida
April, 1978		Chiropractic license - Florida
September, 1977		Chiropractic license - California
September, 1977		Diplomate - National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
		Chiropractic license - New York

Vocational Experience
1984-Present		The Back & Neck Pain Relief Center, Port Washington, NY Director, chiropractor, acupuncturist and nutritional consultant
1977-1984		Wholistic Health Center, Manhasset, NY Director-chiropractic, nutritional and herbal services
1976-1977		Dr. Arnold Forster, Brooklyn, NY Chiropractic extern and chiropractor
Research Experience
1983-1984		The New Center for Wholistic Health, Education & Research (NCWHER); Kirlian photography--possible diagnostic capabilities
1981-1983		New York Chiropractic College & NCWHER--Moire contourography and thermographic changes resultant from chiropractic treatment
1972		Mt. Sinai Hospital, NY--Orthopedics Dept.-Electric stimulation of growth plate
Publications
January, 2000		Nutritional Perspectives-- Vol. XIV, No. 1 "Back To Our Ancestor's Diet- A Healthy Move"
June, 1988		Nutritional Perspectives--Vol II, No.4 "Reducing the Risks of Breast Cancer"
April, 1988		Nutritional Perspectives--Vol II, No.2 "Epstein-Barr Virus, Immunity & Nutrition" Nutritional Perspectives Tryptophan--contamination and EMS
1988-1992		Elite magazine--various health related articles
1982		Archives of California Chiropractic Assoc. "Comments on Sclerosant Therapy"
Organizational Memberships
		Florida Chiropractic Association
		American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
		ACA Council on Nutrition -- Vice President, Executive Director (2000-2006)
		American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition--board member
		Eastern Holistic Health Association--Founding member and board member
		American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)
		Rotary Club of Port Washington - President (1999-2001)
		Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
Honors and Awards
		President's Award - Council on Nutrition, April 1999
		Phi Chi Omega--Academic Chiropractic Honor Society
		Service citation from NYSCA
		Letters of appreciation for public speaking and education