Personal
Born May 20, 1938 near Neosho, MO
Married: Virginia Kessinger
Three sons:
Jay Kessinger, DC, ND
Clint Kessinger
Robert Kessinger, DC
Education
Extensive study in internal diagnosis and treatment of severe
visceral disorders with special emphasis on preventative medicine, clinical ecology, metabolic disorders and environmental allergies.
2000: Earned the designation Doctor of Naturopathy
1990: Earned the designation of Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Internists through the American Chiropractic Association Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders
Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, MO
Graduated 1963 with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree
Attended Joplin Business College, Joplin, MO
Neosho High School, Neosho, MO
Graduated 1956
Professional
Presently: Owner, Kessinger Health & Wellness Diagnostic Centre,
Practice (A multi-discipline alternative care clinic), Rolla, MO
1964-1992: Private practice in Viburnum, MO
Professional ACA Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders
Affiliations 1991-1993: President
1988-1990: Vice President
1994-1999: Director of Communication
1999-present: Editor-in-Chief, The Original Internist
ACA Missouri Delegate Representative
2002-present: Missouri State Chiropractors Association
2002: Missouri Chiropractor of the Year
2001-present: District Representative
1992-1994: President
1991: Missouri Chiropractor of the Year
1987-1992: District Representative
1970-1972: Legislative Committee
Missouri State Chiropractors Association Political Action Committee
1990-1992: Secretary/Treasurer of MSCA PAC
Missouri State Chiropractors Foundation
1992-1994: Board Member
Other Professional Affiliations
Member of Naturopathic Association
Member of New York Academy of Sciences
ACA Councils on Diagnosis & Internal Disorders, Diagnostic Imaging, and Nutrition
F.I.C.C.
Professional Lectures Activities
Los Angeles Chiropractic College - Los Angeles, CA
Cleveland Chiropractic College - Los Angeles, CA
Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City, MO
Western States Chiropractic College - Portland, OR
Northwestern Chiropractic College - Bloomington, MN
Logan College of Chiropractic - Chesterfield, MO
Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport, IA
The National Chiropractic College - Lombard, IL
Parker College of Chiropractic - Dallas, TX
3rd Annual Nutritional Symposium, Davenport, IA
Teaching
1988-Present: Postgraduate license renewal diagnostic seminars throughout U.S.
1988-1991: Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX
1991-1998: Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, MO
1998-present: The National College of Chiropractic
Publications
1999-present: Editor-in-Chief, The Original Internist
Research published in JMPT on ECG and Pulmonary Function (Spirometry)
Numerous philosophical, editorial and scientific articles regularly in
The Internist and The Original Internist
Many publications on diagnosis and treatment for internal disease and chronic disorders
Several articles published in ACA Journal
Weekly radio program entitled A Healthy Concept
Civic
1978-1992: Mayor, City of Viburnum
1965-1992: Alderman, City of Viburnum
1978-1979: Master, Masonic Lodge
1967-1975: Cub Master, Boy Scouts of America
1972-1974: President, Viburnum Chamber of Commerce
1965-1967: President, Viburnum Chamber of Commerce