About Dr. Emily Spence, DC

Dr. Spence is an associate chiropractor here at LA Health Solutions. She graduated from Texas Chiropractic College in 2018 with a doctorate in chiropractic. Dr. Spence has considerable experience working hands-on with athletes from all backgrounds. She has an interest in working with sports injuries and athletes due to her own athletic background at the collegiate level. She was a 4-year letterman at McNeese State University where she ran track, participating in the heptathlon. During her collegiate career she suffered injuries of her own, which allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of the rehabilitation process and the benefits of chiropractic care. This is where her passion began to grow for the hands-on healing of chiropractic. In her second year at Texas Chiropractic College, she pursued further education in the care of prenatal women and pediatrics, graduating with a certification in Webster Technique. Dr. Spence understands and promotes the importance of healthy mothers and healthy babies. She also holds certifications in soft tissue mobilization techniques, such as FAKTR. Dr. Spence is excited to be serving in the New Orleans area.

EDUCATION

Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, TX
Doctor of Chiropractic, August 2018

McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Bachelor of Science, Health Education, May 2014

Sterlington High School, Monroe, LA,
2004-2010

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Chiropractic Student Intern, Pasadena, TX, 09/2017-11/2017
– Battered womens shelter of all ages
– Free chiropractic care to women and children at the shelter
– History, examination, diagnosis, treatment plans, chiropractic manipulation, passive modalities: electrical stimulation, heat, ice, manual therapy, rehabilitation
– Clinic rotation hours included monday and wednesday attendance, 2-6pm

South Side Roller Derby, Chiropractic Student Intern, Pearland, TX, 09/2017-04/2018
– Provided chiropractic care at practices, games, and tournaments for four different womens teams in the league
– Assisted in injury prevention
– Provided history, examination, diagnosis
– Chiropractic manipulation, faktr protocol, taping, and rehabilitation services were provided once a week, 6-9pm

University of Houston at Clear Lake, chiropractic Student Intern, clear Lake, TX, 01/2018-02/2018
– Provided chiropractic care to students and faculty at UHCL health services clinic
– Cihropractic manipulation, manual therapy, and rehabilitation services were provided
– Clinic rotation involved Tuesday and Thursday attendance every week for a month, 4 hour shifts

McDonalds Texas invitational basketball tournament, chiropractic intern, Pasadena, TX, 11/2017
– Volunteered chiropractic care to high school athletes, coaches, referees, and staff at the invitational
– We provided history, examination, diagnosis, and treatment including chiropractic manipulation and manual therapy

Surfside Beach Marathon, chiropractic student intern, Stahlam Park at Surfside Beach, TX, 02/2018
– Saturday morning event where we provided care from 6am-2pm
– Pre-rce stretching, manual therapy, iastm, and post race recovery treatment

Texas Chiropractic College pediatric case study, Pasadena, TX, 01/2018-04/2017
– Evaluated pediatric chiropractic and obstetrician care including history and evaluation of biomechanics, pediatric chiropractic techniques, lactation consultation, and witness tongue tie deformities and latching difficulties

Kirkwood physicals, 01/2017-03/2017
• High school physicals

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Personal Injury for Busy Providers, Kenner, LA, 05/11/2019
– Instructor: Dr. Scott Tauber
– hours: 8 ce credits

Concussion and Mechanism of Injury, Metairie, LA, 01/25/2019
– Instructor: Dr. Bill Gallagher
– hours: 8 ce credits

Risk Management and Ethics, Metairie, LA, 09/28/2019
– Instructor: Dr. Justin Hildebrand
– hours: 3 ce credits

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

FAKTR – Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation Certification – instrument assisted soft tissue technique, San Antonio, TX, 06/2-4/2017
– Instructor: Dr. Tom Riddle
– 12-hr live weekend seminar and course
– 6.5-hr online course

Perinatal Care: Webster Technique Certification, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Pasadena,TX, 1/21/2017-1/22/2017
– Instructor: Dr. Jeanne Ohm
– 12-hr ICPA seminar

Activator Certification, Pasadena, TX 07/2017
– Instructor: Dr. Taylor at Texas Chiropractic College
– 15-hr course and seminar

Cpr Certified
– 5-hr course
– 2019

Phlebotomy course
– Instructor: Dr. Reichel
– 5-hr course
– Discussed and performed multiple techniques and blood draws

AWARDS

McNeese State University Track And Field Team, 08/2010- 05/2014
– NCAA Division 1 All-Academic Team, 2012

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Student Texas Chiropractic Association, 2014-2018
– Connect With Practicing Doctors Of Chiropractic Across The State
– Develop Professional Leadership Skills
– Sharpen Abilities Through The Sharing Of New Knowledge In The Field
– Access The Tca Journal Online

Texas Chiropractic College Student Body Association, 2014-2018
– Support Student Organizations And Activities
– Participating In Tcc’s Self-Evaluation Process

Student Chiropractic Association Of Louisiana, 2016-2018

INTERESTS

Texas Chiropractic Intramural Softball Team, 2015-2017
– Co-Ed TCC Student Team
– Big League Dreams, League City, TX 2015
– Kipper Mease Sports Complex, Pasadena, TX, 2016-2017
– City Of Pasadena Coed Champions, 2017