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Dr. Matthew M. Antonucci

Physician | Researcher | Educator | Proud Father and Husband
Cocoa,FL

Summary

Dr. Antonucci is an experienced chiropractic neurologist, functional neurology practitioner, researcher, and international lecturer with over a decade of clinical experience. He proudly has participated in the health transformation of thousands of patients with complex neurological conditions and performance challenges, through the prescription and administration of client-specific neurological rehabilitation programs. He is a highly sought-after speaker who has delivered thousands of hours of education, to tens of thousands of healthcare providers both domestically and internationally, and has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications. He is a loving husband and the father of five amazing boys, whom he hopes to inspire to follow in his footsteps.

Work History

Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)

Plasticity Management Services, LLC
Parker, CO
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Focus on current and future service design, implementation and execution
  • Ensure all center’s clinicians are properly trained and adhering to strict clinical protocols and standards
  • Develop and implement EMR and algorithm to maximize consistent results
  • Determine appropriate clinical treatment plans for clients across the entirety of our provided service offerings (cross-functionality)
  • Manage all research efforts
  • Define and lead our clinical voice of the company (presentations/papers/videos/etc).
  • Define the clinical protocol across service lines
  • Create training courses (in conjunction with Carrick Institute) to utilize across entire network.

President

Plasticity Brain Center of Orlando, LLC
Orlando, FL
07.2015 - Current
  • Creating, communicating, and implementing the corporations strategic initiatives and overall direction
  • Managing and evaluating the performance of all company employees
  • Ensure the company's philosophies and guidelines are understood and carried out
  • Oversee all financials
  • Developing internal and external opportunities for expansion, patients, markets, and industry development
  • Delivering strategic leadership by working with and serving on the Board of Directors
  • Patient management and delivering patient care

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Life University College Of Chiropractic
Marietta, GA
04.2018 - Current

Atlanta, GA

  • Provide a supportive environment to enhance student learning and skills development in a setting that is based in a successful, high quality office.

Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor

Palmer College of Chiropractic
Port Orange, FL
01.2017 - Current

Port Orange, FL

  • Provide a learning experience in a private practice setting in which the student intern is afforded the opportunity to participate in the clinical care of patients to further develop competency in chiropractic knowledge and skills and gain experience in the business management aspects of private practice.

Specialty Task Force Member

Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
Greeley, CO
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Identify the need for the regulation of specialties in the chiropractic profession
  • Define suggested uniform regulatory standards for chiropractic sub-specialties
  • Aid in the maintenance of established specialty regulations

Editorial Contributor

Elsevier: Clinical Biomechanics
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Analyze and review manuscripts being submitted for publication

Board Member

American Board of Chiropractic Specialties (ABCS)
Arlington, VA
03.2017 - 01.2020
  • Assist ACA-recognized specialty councils and specialty certification boards
  • Promote quality and efficiency in the process of evaluating and certifying doctors of chiropractic
  • Coordinate and collaborate with the leadership of ACA specialty councils and specialty certification boards
  • Ensure high-quality and properly accredited continuing education and professional development programming

Executive Board Member

American Board of Brain Injury Rehabilitation
01.2016 - Current

President (2016/08 - Present)

Vice President (2016/03- 2016/08)

  • Establish fellowship criteria
  • Establish code of conduct
  • Perform job analysis
  • Oversee board examination creation and validation
  • Oversee board examination administration
  • Host board meetings

Institutional Review Board Member

Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
Cape Canaveral, FL
01.2015 - Current
  • Apply research ethics by reviewing the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are ethical
  • Approve (or reject), monitor, and review biomedical and behavioral research involving humans
  • Conduct risk-benefit analysis in an attempt to determine whether or not research should be completed
  • Assure that appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of humans participating as subjects in a research study

Editorial Contributor

Frontiers (Public Health, Neurology)
07.2015 - Current
  • Analyze and review manuscripts being submitted for publication

President

NeuroSynergy Associates, PA
Rockledge, FL
04.2014 - Current

Cocoa, FL and Orlando, FL

  • In Active Practice: Successfully treated approximately 3,000 complex neurological conditions from around the world
  • Developed clinical care guidelines and algorithms for treating complex neurological conditions
  • Develop and implement strategies to efficiently and effectively deliver, and track clinical care and outcomes
  • Create and oversee practice marketing
  • Manage a team of highly-trained clinicians and therapy assistants

Co-Founder

TBIC, Inc. / Plasticity Centers
Parker, CO
02.2015 - Current
  • Provide funding and strategic direction to the growth, systemization, culture, and expansion of the company

Vice-President

ACA Council on Neurology
Arlington, VA
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Serve the council in a leadership role
  • Oversee council finances
  • Attend council-affiliated events
  • Create and enforce council rules and regulations

Staff Neurologist

Carrick Brain Centers of Atlanta
Marietta, GA
08.2013 - 04.2014

Atlanta, GA and Dallas, TX

  • First staff clinician to be hired
  • Managed a team of 2 therapy assistants/ interns
  • Managed complex neurological conditions from around the world
  • Served as first-assist to Professor Frederick R. Carrick
  • Highest volume full-time provider at this facility, managing on average 60 patients per month (approx. 720 total)

Staff Neurologist (Contracted)

LIFE Functional Neurology Center
Marietta, GA
08.2012 - 06.2013

Atlanta, GA

  • Developed innovative treatment strategies utilizing the world's first therapeutic Off-Vertical Axis Rotational Device (OVARD)
  • Highest volume practitioner in practice
  • Managed approximately 850 complex neurological disorders from around the world
  • Managed a team of 2 other staff members and various interns
  • Served as first assist to Professor Frederick R. Carrick

Adjunct Professor

Carrick Institue for Graduate Studies
01.2010 - Current

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology (2013- Current)

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology (2010- 2013)

Audio-Visual Coordinator (2008-2010)

Registrar (2007- 2009)

  • Develop educational programs that meet the eligibility criteria for the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology examination
  • Deliver 1, 2, 6, 8, 15, and 25-hour lectures both domestically and internationally, to healthcare students and professionals
  • Approximately 350 hours of lectures developed
  • Approximately 2000 lecture-hours delivered (as of 6/2021)

Founder and President

NeuroLogic Integrated Health, Inc
Mount Pleasant, SC
12.2009 - 08.2012

Mount Pleasant, SC

  • Active Practice: Successfully managed the care of approximately 650 patients with various neurological, developmental, immune, endocrine, neuropsychiatric, and musculoskeletal conditions
  • Directed a clinical team consisting of a psychiatrist, 2 chiropractors, a behavioral therapist, and a chiropractic intern
  • Provided oversight to all daily operations, finances, marketing, business development, and community outreach

Planning Committee Member

International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR)
01.2010 - 03.2014
  • Aided in marketing
  • Recruited attendees as well as vendors
  • Captured A/V of the conventions
  • Created the logo for the association
  • Designed the cover for the association’s research journal

Board Member (Alternative Care Consultant)

Nathan's Friends
Mount Pleasant, SC
03.2010 - 06.2012

Charleston, SC

  • Present and educate the board and the members on current alternative therapies for managing Autism and its comorbidities
  • I determined what therapies our group will publicly endorse

Multiple Leadership Roles

Life Functional Neurology Club
Marietta, MI
01.2006 - 01.2009

Neurology Club Vice-President

Advanced Club President and Founder

  • Primary lecture leader for 2.5 years in both clubs
  • Generated lecture topics, multimedia presentations, and assured that the information that was being presented was accurate, clinically relevant, and simplified manner
  • Created and maintained the Neurology Club website as a reference source for both students and practitioners
  • Created and administered the qualification examination for admission to the Advanced Neurology Club
  • Accomplishment: Increased Neurology Club attendance 1550% (6 attendees to 93 attendees) in 2 years

Supplemental Instructor

Life University College of Chiropractic
Marietta, GA
01.2006 - 01.2007

Atlanta, GA

  • Assist with cadaver dissection and pro-section
  • Review and instruct fellow students on the identification and physiology of Gross Human Anatomy in the cadaver laboratory
  • 10 hours/ week

Chiropractic Assistant

Atlas Chiropractic
East Haven, CT
08.2004 - 10.2005
  • Deliver therapies under supervision
  • Assist with examinations
  • Assist in the setup and develop radiographs
  • Assist with insurance billing
  • Assist with patient schedules

Co-Founder

Nightlife Entertainment, Inc
Shelton, CT
02.2002 - 01.2005

Shelton, CT

  • Hosted and promoted entertainment events at various venues
  • Directed a team of 11 promotional employees, 5 DJs, 12 bartenders, 20 security personel
  • Hosted over 250 events per year

Co-Founder

Cloud 9 Graphic and Printing
Shelton, CT
01.2002 - 01.2005

Shelton, CT

  • Performed graphic design work
  • Worked with a team of 3 graphic designers
  • Contracted with affiliate offset printing firms in New York City
  • Silk-Screen printing
  • Embroidering

Owner and Operator

We Cut Grass, LLC
North Haven, CT
04.2002 - 10.2004
  • Owned and operated a single-service landscaping business
  • Directed 5 employees
  • Managed 70 accounts

Overview

97
97
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certificates

Education

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Various Locations, Clinical Residency/Fellowships
01.2012 - 04.2014

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Apex Energetics
01.2008 - 01.2010

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Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies
01.2007 -

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Life University, Post-Graduate Education
01.2007 - 01.2008

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Life University College of Chiropractic, Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic (D.C.)
01.2006 - 12.2009

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Excelsior University, Biology (B.S.)
04.2015 - 09.2015

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Central Connecticut State University
09.2002 - 05.2005

Certification

Fellow of the American Board of Brain Injury and Rehabilitation (FABBIR)

Timeline

Chief Clinical Officer (CCO)

Plasticity Management Services, LLC
01.2021 - 10.2021

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

Life University College Of Chiropractic
04.2018 - Current

Specialty Task Force Member

Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards
10.2017 - 01.2020

Editorial Contributor

Elsevier: Clinical Biomechanics
10.2017 - 01.2020

Board Member

American Board of Chiropractic Specialties (ABCS)
03.2017 - 01.2020

Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor

Palmer College of Chiropractic
01.2017 - Current

Executive Board Member

American Board of Brain Injury Rehabilitation
01.2016 - Current

President

Plasticity Brain Center of Orlando, LLC
07.2015 - Current

Editorial Contributor

Frontiers (Public Health, Neurology)
07.2015 - Current

Fellow of the American Board of Brain Injury and Rehabilitation (FABBIR)

06-2015

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Excelsior University, Biology (B.S.)
04.2015 - 09.2015

Co-Founder

TBIC, Inc. / Plasticity Centers
02.2015 - Current

Institutional Review Board Member

Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies
01.2015 - Current

Vice-President

ACA Council on Neurology
01.2015 - 01.2020

President

NeuroSynergy Associates, PA
04.2014 - Current

Staff Neurologist

Carrick Brain Centers of Atlanta
08.2013 - 04.2014

Fellow of the American Board of Nutrition and Neurochemistry (FABNN)

06-2013

Staff Neurologist (Contracted)

LIFE Functional Neurology Center
08.2012 - 06.2013

Fellow of the American Board of Vestibular Rehabilitation (FABVR)

04-2012

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Various Locations, Clinical Residency/Fellowships
01.2012 - 04.2014

Fellow of the American Board of Childhood Developmental Disorders (FABCDD)

06-2011

Fellow of the American College of Functional Neurology (FACFN)

06-2010

Board Member (Alternative Care Consultant)

Nathan's Friends
03.2010 - 06.2012

Adjunct Professor

Carrick Institue for Graduate Studies
01.2010 - Current

Planning Committee Member

International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR)
01.2010 - 03.2014

Founder and President

NeuroLogic Integrated Health, Inc
12.2009 - 08.2012

Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

12-2009

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Apex Energetics
01.2008 - 01.2010

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Carrick Institute of Graduate Studies
01.2007 -

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Life University, Post-Graduate Education
01.2007 - 01.2008

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

01-2007

Multiple Leadership Roles

Life Functional Neurology Club
01.2006 - 01.2009

Supplemental Instructor

Life University College of Chiropractic
01.2006 - 01.2007

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Life University College of Chiropractic, Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic (D.C.)
01.2006 - 12.2009

Chiropractic Assistant

Atlas Chiropractic
08.2004 - 10.2005

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Central Connecticut State University
09.2002 - 05.2005

Owner and Operator

We Cut Grass, LLC
04.2002 - 10.2004

Co-Founder

Nightlife Entertainment, Inc
02.2002 - 01.2005

Co-Founder

Cloud 9 Graphic and Printing
01.2002 - 01.2005

Publications

Publications

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While in graduate school, Dr. Antonucci became fascinated with the nervous system, particularly the brain. After receiving his doctorate in chiropractic medicine he became a board-certified diplomate in the sub-specialty of chiropractic neurology. He completed a fellowship in functional neurology, training for 2 years directly with Professor Frederick R. Carrick, in the rehabilitation of complex neurological conditions. Dr. Antonucci continued to engage in the advancement of his knowledge through completing 1-year fellowships in each of the following: childhood developmental disorders, vestibular rehabilitation, neurochemistry and nutrition, as well as a 2-year fellowship in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. In 2015, he was nominated by his peers, and approved for a lifetime fellowship into the International College of Chiropractic. 


Dr. Antonucci finds particular interest in treating individuals with neurological challenge, creating educational curricula and teaching healthcare providers about brain rehabilitation, and the creation of a systematic approach to the practice of functional neurology. He is currently a editorial reviewer for the journals Frontiers in Neuroscience, Frontiers in Public Health, Elsevier's Journal of Clinical Biomechanics, and an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology for the Carrick Institute. He is also the co-founder and president of Plasticity Brain Centers in Orlando, Florida.


He currently resides in Viera, Florida with his amazing wife,Tricia Carrick-Antonucci, and 5 incredible sons: Tedy, Boston, Brady, Ashton, and Ayden.


For a full size head shot, please visit (link is case sensitive): https://bit.ly/32Y0I6g

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While in graduate school, Dr. Antonucci became fascinated with the nervous system, particularly the brain. After receiving his doctorate in chiropractic medicine he became a board-certified diplomate in the sub-specialty of chiropractic neurology. He completed a fellowship in functional neurology, training for 2 years directly with Professor Frederick R. Carrick, in the rehabilitation of complex neurological conditions. Dr. Antonucci continued to engage in the advancement of his knowledge through completing 1-year fellowships in each of the following: childhood developmental disorders, vestibular rehabilitation, neurochemistry and nutrition, as well as a 2-year fellowship in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. In 2015, he was nominated by his peers, and approved for a lifetime fellowship into the International College of Chiropractic. 


Dr. Antonucci finds particular interest in treating individuals with neurological challenge, creating educational curricula and teaching healthcare providers about brain rehabilitation, and the creation of a systematic approach to the practice of functional neurology. He is currently a editorial reviewer for the journals Frontiers in Neuroscience, Frontiers in Public Health, Elsevier's Journal of Clinical Biomechanics, and an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology for the Carrick Institute. He is also the co-founder and president of Plasticity Brain Centers in Orlando, Florida.


He currently resides in Viera, Florida with his amazing wife,Tricia Carrick-Antonucci, and 5 incredible sons: Tedy, Boston, Brady, Ashton, and Ayden.


For a full size head shot, please visit (link is case sensitive): https://bit.ly/32Y0I6g

Dr. Matthew M. AntonucciPhysician | Researcher | Educator | Proud Father and Husband