ABOUT DR. MORRIS
Dr. Morris is a chiropractic physician, with training and certification in acupuncture. He also is trained and experienced in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Morris treats patients of all ages. Patients are instructed and encouraged in self-management of many conditions. Good professional rapport and co-management are maintained with primary care providers and specialists. Dr. Morris has been in full-time practice in DeFuniak Springs since 2004. He is involved in the community of DeFuniak Springs and the surrounding area, through local health fairs, talk radio health shows, community health commissions for the Florida Department of Health, and his local church music program.
LICENSES
| Florida | 2004-present |
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*Dr. Morris was also licensed but inactive in Alabama from 2005—2015. He cancelled this license to devote himself entirely to his local community in Florida.
EDUCATION
| Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas | 2000-2003 |
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| Doctor of Chiropractic, December 2003 | |
| Graduated Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude | |
CLINICAL TRAINING
| Internship: Texas Chiropractic College—Moody Health Center | Jan.-Dec. 2003 |
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| Internship: Texas Chiropractic College: Off-Campus Rotations | May-Nov. 2003 |
| Diagnostic Imaging: Diagnostic Radiology of Houston | |
| Family Practice: Kirkwood Medical Associates, Pasadena, TX | |
| Rheumatology: Veterans Affairs Hospital, Houston | |
| Surgery and Rehabilitation: Houston Hand & Upper Extremity Center | |
| Internship: Texas Chiropractic College—Campus Health Center | Sept.-Dec. 2002 |
POST GRADUATE STUDIES
| Chiropractic Sports Physician Diplomate Program | 2004—2005 |
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| Program completed through National University of Health Sciences (Lincoln College of Post-Professional, Graduate & Continuing Education) | |
| Acupuncture: Certified by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine via exam | Jan.—Oct. 2002 |
| Program completed at Texas Chiropractic College (Post-Graduate Department) | |
CERTIFICATIONS/SPECIALTIES
| ACUPUNCTURE | |
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| Certified by the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine by exam in May 2004 | |
ADDITIONAL CLINICAL & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
| Teaching Assistant for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Classes | 2003 |
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| Tutor for Dean of Students Office, Texas Chiropractic College | 2001—2002 |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
| American Chiropractic Association | member since 2000 |
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| Florida Chiropractic Association | member since 2003 |
PAST EDUCATION
| University of Texas at Austin | 1999-2000 |
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| Houston Community College | |
| San Jacinto Community College | |
| prerequisites for chiropractic school | |
| Baylor University, Waco, Texas | 1991-1996 |
| Bachelor of Music Education, Magna Cum Laude, May 1996 | |
| **Note: The Florida Department of Health does not have an equivalent degree, so they chose to list this as a Bachelor of Science (BS) | |
HONORS/LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
| President, Student Adjusting Club 2002-2003, Texas Chiropractic College |
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| Omega Psi, Texas Chiropractic College |
| Phi Kappa Lambda, Baylor University |
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
| Kiwanis Club of DeFuniak Springs 2004-2016 |
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| Past Chairman, “Young Children Priority One” Committee; Board Member |
| Lion’s Club of DeFuniak Springs: Charter Member 2013-2015 |
| DeFuniak Springs Business & Professional Association |