Dr. Craig's Resume
Craig Alan Couillard
D.C., CMT, CCSP®, ICSC, CSCS, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, CNC
10561 165th St. W Suite B
Lakeville, Minnesota 55044
(952) 469-8385
E-Mail: [email protected]
OBJECTIVE:
My approach to health care promotes general well-being and the ability to maintain the highest level of functional activity with each patient. I have found working with patients to be challenging and very fulfilling. In addition to treating patients, I have a passion of teaching and being a lifelong learner.
EDUCATION:
Degrees: 2000: Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern College of Chiropractic (currently named Northwestern Health Sciences University) 2000: Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Northwestern College of Chiropractic 2012: Diploma in Massage Therapy from Minnesota School of Business/ Globe College; graduated with highest honors Certifications: 2025: Micro MDiv (certificate of Divinity) from the Master’s Institute. 2024: Licensed Chaplain; International Fellowship of Chaplains 2020: Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 2020: FICS ICCSP conversion to ICSC (International Certificate Sports Chiropractic) 2019: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 2016: Graston Technique: M1 Training: GT Preferred Provider 2014: International Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (ICCSP), International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) 2014: Functional Movement System (FMS), Level 1 Certification 2012: Successfully passed the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage board examination 2010: Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 2010 & 2020: Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 2001: Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP), American Chiropractic Board Sports Physicians (ACBSP) 2000: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) 1999-present: Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED 1999-2001; 2012-2015: Certified as a First Aid Responder
Special Concussion Training:
2019 & 2024 FICS Head Injury/Concussion Module Training 2018: Lecturer for the 2018 Concussion Health Summit, Dallas, Texas. Hosted by the 360 Neuro Health Institute. Representing the chiropractic perspective at this integrative concussion summit 2018: Lecturing on concussion management for the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association 2018: Lead planner and lecturer for the Minnesota Integrative Concussion Summit. Hosted by the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2012, 2014, 2017 & 2021: Completed ACBSP (American Chiropractic Board Sports Physicians) course in Concussion Management. ABCSP has a national registry for concussion. This course updates every two years April 2014: ACBSP Annual Sports Symposium. Conference main theme is Concussion. Keynote speaker Dr. Robert Cantu September 2013: Attended Strategic Assessment and Management of Concussions. An eight-hour conference hosted by Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare June 2012: Completed ACSM CEC Training, Heads up to Clinicians, Addressing Concussion in Sports among Kids and Teens. This course was in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for Concussion March 2012: Completed New Advances in Concussion Management, Continuing Education Seminar, Minnesota Chiropractic Association January 2012: Attended seminar on Sports Concussion, Principles of Evaluation, Management and Return to Play, Verle Valentine MD, Sanford Orthopedics Sports Medicine November 2011: Completed the course Concussion Wise for Physicians, Sport Safety International. This course has a national concussion registry October 2011: Completed Concussion in Sports, what you need to know, presented by the National Federation of High Schools
HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE:
2001-present: Solo practice, Lake Marion Chiropractic Center, PA; Lakeville, Minnesota 2000-2001: Associate Doctor of Chiropractic at Hart Family Chiropractic; Roseville, Minnesota
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
2022-present: High School Basketball Referee, MSHSL & St. Paul/Capital City Officials Association
CURRENT OFFICIAL SPORTS TEAM AFFILATIONS:
St. Paul Saints AAA Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Hamline University Athletics Shattuck-St. Mary’s Athletics
TEACHING:
2009-current: Continuing education lecturer for various organizations May 2015-2022: Master Instructor, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 2014-2015: Instructor, Health Path Education July 2012-2015: Associate Clinical Faculty, Northwestern Health Sciences University 2011-2015: Continuing Education Faculty Member, Northwestern Health Sciences University 2009-2012: Instructor, Normandale Community College Integrative Health Center 2009-2012: Adjunct faculty, Minnesota School of Business
SPORTS MEDICINE ACTIVITIES:
2025-present: Sports Medicine Director at Nova Classical Academy Athletics 2025: Chiropractic Staff at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China. Representing the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS) 2023: Chiropractic Staff at the 2023 World Sport Games in Cervia, Italy. Representing the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS) 2022: Chiropractic Staff at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, AL. Representing the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS) 2020-present: Team Chiropractor for Shattuck-St. Mary’s Athletics 2018: Chiropractic staff at the Balkin Open, Ju-Jitsu Competition in Athens, Greece Representing the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS) 2017: Chiropractic volunteer at the 2017 UnitedHealthcare US Open Racquetball Championships at Lifetime Fitness, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Representing the Minnesota Chiropractic Association Sports Council 2017: Chiropractic Staff at the 2017 World Games in Wroclaw, Poland. Representing the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS) 2016: Medical Staff for the 2016 U.S. Women's Hockey National Goalie Developmental Camp, National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota 2015: Medical Staff for the 2015 U.S. Women's Hockey National Team Training Camp, National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota 2015: Chiropractic Staff at the 2015 World Sport Games in Lignano, Italy. Representing the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS) 2015: Chiropractor for the 2015 United States Paralympic Track and Field Championships at Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota 2015: Invited to the Host Medical Team at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, Canada. Declined the offer-based family scheduling conflicts 2014-present: Official Team Chiropractor for the St. Paul Saints Minor League Baseball Club 2013-present: Team Chiropractor for Hamline University Athletic Training Department 2013: Completed two-week Chiropractic Volunteer Rotation at USOC (United States Olympic Committee) Colorado Springs, Colorado 2012: Medical Staff Minneapolis Marathon 2010: Completed two-week Chiropractic Volunteer Rotation at USOC (United States Olympic Committee) Chula Vista, California 2009-2019: USA Swimming High Performance Network 2009-2016: Medical staff for USA Swimming Grand Prix Series Minneapolis 2009: Medical staff for USA Swimming World Championship Trials in Indianapolis 2009-2019: Sports Medicine Consultant for Northfield Gymnastics Club 2007-2010: Sports Medicine Consultant for Gleason’s Gymnastics Club 2006-2016: Member of National Health Care and Sport Science Referral Network of USA Gymnastics 2006: Sports Chiropractor for the Visa USA Gymnastics Championships, Minneapolis, Minnesota 2005-2015: Health Consultant for Tiger Sharks Swim Club Farmington, Minnesota 2006-2012: Member of the Sports Medicine and Science Network of USA Swimming, Areas of chiropractic and strength and conditioning 2006-2008: Sports Medicine Director at Dakota County Technical College 2004-2008: Team doctor for the Minnesota Maulers of the Mid-American Football League October 2004: Chiropractor for the 2004 TJ Maxx Tour of Olympic Champions; St. Paul, Minnesota 2004-2005, 2008-2013: Medical staff of the Twin City Susan B. Komen Cancer Walk 2000-2004: Team doctor for the Minnesota Vixens of the Women’s Professional Football League 2003: Team doctor for the Minneapolis Lumber Jacks of the Mid-American Football League 2008: Team doctor for the Farmington Lions and South Metro Dragons of the Northern Power Football League 2000-2003: League doctor and consultant to the Mid-American Football League 1999: Chiropractic/Medical staff at the World Iron Man Championships in Kona, Hawaii 1999: Chiropractic/Medical Staff for the Women’s Professional Football League
LEADERSHIP:
2022-2024: Minnesota Chiropractic Association Legislative and MCPAC Chair 2018-2023: Member of the International Sporting Federations Commission, North American Regional Representative of the Federation Internationale de Chiropractique du Sport (FICS) 2018-2019: Immediate past president of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2017-2018: President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2016-2017: 1st Vice President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2015-2016: 2nd Vice President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2015-2017: MCPAC (Minnesota Chiropractic Political Action Committee) Chair 2013-present: Abstract reviewer for the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians 2011: CCSP Exam Writing Workshop, ACBSP Symposium Boston, Massachusetts 2011: Health Care Management Program Chair Minnesota School of Business: Lakeville Campus 2010-present: Member of the Minnesota State High School League Sports Medicine Advisory Committee 2007-2017: Legislative Chair Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2006: Legislative Co-chair Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2005-present: Minnesota Chiropractic Association Key Doctor 2003-2005: President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association East District 2000-2003: Vice President of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association East District 2000-2002: Treasurer of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association East District 2003-2005: Lakeville Rotary Club Community Service Chair 2002-2003: Lakeville Rotary Club Community Service Co-Chair
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:
2012-present: Minnesota Chiropractic Association Sports Council 2000-present: Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2001-2008: Lakeville Rotary Club 2001-2017: Lakeville Chamber of Commerce 2004-2011: Valley Networkers Chapter of BNI 2006-2010: United States Sports Chiropractic Federation 2006-present: American Chiropractic Association 2006-present: American Chiropractic Association Sports Council
RECOGNITION:
2024: Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) John Allenburg Meritorious Service Award for excellence in legislative advocacy 2022: Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) Sports Chiropractor of the Year 2014-present: Named to the list of Best Minnesota Chiropractors: Minnesota Monthly Magazine 2019: Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA) Chiropractor of the Year 2016: Awarded "10 Best" Chiropractors in Minnesota, American Institute of Chiropractors 2016: Recipient of the 2016 Best of Lakeville Award: Chiropractic Category 2015: Recipient of the 2015 Presidential Award from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2015: Recipient of the Champions of Chiropractic Award from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2014: Recipient of the 2014 Best of Lakeville Award: Chiropractic Category 2014: Recipient of the 2014 Minnesota Outstanding Educator Award from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. 2013: Recipient of the 2013 Presidential Award from the Minnesota Chiropractic Association 2013: Winter Faculty Member of the Quarter; Minnesota School of Business-Lakeville 2012: Co-authored a paper that was awarded a podium presentation; American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians 2009: USA Swimming High Performance Award 2001-2002: Minnesota Chiropractic Association Young Practitioner of the Year
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