Dr. Ray Kociolek, MS, DC, CCSP, ATC

Radcliff, Kentucky

Raymond_kociolek@yahoo.com

Education

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C)
- Cum Laude, Research Honors
Wayne state College, Master of Science in Organizational Management (MS) :
- Emphasis is Sport and Recreation Management
Upper Iowa University, Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Indianola High School, Indianola, Iowa

Career experience

Bluegrass Chiro, Bowling Green KY- Associate Chiropractor
Bowling Green Powerhouse- Bowling Green, KY- Spinal Movement Consultant
Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Clinical Teaching Assistant,
- Diagnosis and Radiology Teaching Assistant
- Radiology intern
- Chiropractic Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Intern
Wayne state College, Wayne, NE- Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football, Track & Field, Cross Country
Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club- Omaha, NE- Intern, Baseball Operations

Professional certifications and licensure

Doctor of Chiropractic, Kentucky Board of Chiropractic Examiners, License #5599
Athletic Trainer, Kentucky Board of Medical licensure. License # AT1969
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. Certification #6385
Certified Athletic Trainer, Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Certification # 2000013029
Certified Strength Coach, National Council on Strength and Fitness, Certification # 9732009

Research articles and publications

Bhatti, J., Kociolek, R., and Twist, E. Perceptions of Chiropractic Students Toward Their First Term in Chiropractic College: Does Educational Background Influence Student Perceptions on the Difficulty of the Academic Program . Accepted; Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic, (0) 0.
Kociolek, R . Lateral Shift Lumbar Derangement Presenting as Isolated Unilateral Hip Pain in a Recreational Runner; A Case Report. Currently in review and revision.

Professional memberships

Community involvements

Glory Baby Ministry, Board member, October 2020-present
- Glory Baby Ministry specializes in the production of burial gowns and memorial packages for stillbirth, infant loss and miscarrage. This is done free of charge to the affected families. Duties include fundraising, event planning, marketing, and preparation of memorial packages. Glory Baby Ministry is a registered non-profit organization.
Upper Iowa University Alumni Association, Board member, Oct 2020-present
- Sit on the board of directors for the Upper Iowa University Alumni Association. Duties are to enhance engagement and provide post-graduation benefits to alumni of the university and create greater community engagement.

Healthcare volunteer activities

NCAA Division 2 Super Region 3 Wrestling championships. Student Athletic Trainer February 2013.
Sports International Football Camps, Student Athletic Trainer, St. Paul, MN Summer 2011 and 2012
Mammoth Strength Challenge IV, Chiropractor, Bowling Green, KY January 2020
BG Powerhouse Weights Giving, Chiropractor, Bowling Green, KY November 2019
Beast of the Bluegrass, Chiropractor, Frankfort, KY May 2021
United States Strongman National Championships, Chiropractor. Minneapolis, MN. June 2021
Kentucky State Weightlifting Championships, Chiropractor, Bowling Green, KY April 2021
‘The Monster” by Anderson Powerlifting, Chiropractor, Bowling Green, KY August 2021
Official Strongman Games, Chiropractor, Daytona, FL November 2021
Mammoth Strength Challenge VI, Chiropractor/Athletic Trainer Bowling Green, KY January 2022
Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships. Chiropractor/Athletic Trainer, Columbus, Ohio. March 2022
Beast of the Bluegrass 15/Strongman Corporation Mid-South Regional Chiropractor/Athletic Trainer. Lexington, KY May 2022

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