Background

Dr Bill Hartje, Chiropractor

William G. Hartje, M.S., D.C.

Education

  • Doctor of Chiropractic Degree
    • Cleveland Chiropractic College, Los Angeles – 1984
  • Masters of Science in Health Sciences
    • TUI University, Cypress, California – 2009
  • Graduate Certificate in Health Education
    • TUI University, Cypress, California – 2008
  • Nursing Home Administrator Internship
    • Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital – 1978
  • Bachelor of Arts
    • California State University, Fullerton – 1978
  • Associate of Science in Health Sciences
    • Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California
  • Associate of Arts (2) in Natural Sciences & Social/Behavioral Sciences
    • Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California
  • Extensive post-graduate seminars since 1984 in the areas of neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment, pain management, health and wellness.

Licenses/Credentials

  • Chiropractic Physician (Oregon)
  • Nursing Home Administrator (Oregon)
  • Community College Instructor Credential – Biological Sciences/Health/Physical Care Services (California)

Certifications/Certificates

  • Essentials of Performance Art Medicine for Physicians (Performing Arts Medical Association/American College of Sports Medicine)
  • Myofascial Dry Needling (Dry Needling Institute, LLC)
  • “Fellow” Certification (Acupuncture Society of America)
  • Modern and Classical Basis Acupuncture (Texas Chiropractic College)
  • Evaluation of Worker’s Compensation Patients (QME/AME Seminars, Inc.)
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers – CPR/AED (American Heart Association)
  • National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
  • Auto Extrication (California State Fire Training and Education Program)
  • Chiropractic Sports Injury Specialist (Texas Chiropractic College)
  • Return-to-Play: Oregon Concussion Education (School of Medicine – OHSU)
  • Certified Work Injury Provider (Oregon Worker’s Compensation Division)

Work History

  • Hartje Chiropractic, Health & Wellness – Owner/ Doctor 2003 to present
  • Portland Community College – Health Education Instructor, 2010 to present
  • National University Natural Medicine – Instructor “Prevention and Wellness” course 2017
  • Hartje Chiropractic Clinic – Private Practice/Owner, 1986 – 2002
  • Fruitridge Chiropractic Office – Associate Doctor, 1985-1986
  • Palm Harbor Chiropractic Office – Exam Doctor and X-ray Supervisor, 1984-1985
  • Orangegrove Rehabilitation Hospital – Assistant Administrator, 1978-1980

Volunteer Experience

  • Heroes in Healthcare – A coalition of excellence in healthcare
  • Flying Doctors of America – Medical mission to Peru
  • Community health education for various organizations and businesses