About

Dr. Bender is a certified Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, a nutritionalist as well as a local radio personality.

Dr. Patricia Bender, RN,

DC, DACBOH, is a graduate of the prestigious Palmer College of Chiropractic and continues to expand her education while being a Chiropractic Industrial Consultant and Specialist in occupational Health. Keeping abreast of the latest research in chiropractic techniques and medical trends by attending seminars and symposia around the country, Dr. Bender’s aim is to provide your entire family with quality chiropractic health care.

By relieving the stress of daily activity or accident pain, Dr. Bender can enable you to take control of your life and put an end to pain – now and in the future. Total care of the patient being of the utmost importance, Dr. Bender offers the latest techniques and state of the art equipment for the best in physical therapy and exercise rehabilitation. Regardless of your age, size, level of fitness or condition, she tailors her treatment programs to your individual needs. She offers her patients the best care, honest assessments and a true concern for their health and well-being.

EDUCATION:

University of Cincinnati, R.N., 1979

Palmer College of Chiropractic, D.C., 1984

Licensed to Practice Chiropractic: Illinois, 1984 – Ohio, 1985

– Arizona, 1985

Diplomat in Occupational Health and Safety, 1995

The Athenaeum of Ohio, 2007 Lay Pastoral Ministry Program Certificate

Certificate of Completion of Beginner 1 Conversational Sign Language, 2007

St. Rita School for the Deaf

MEMBERSHIPS:

Ohio State Chiropractic Association

American Chiropractic Association

International Academy of Chiropractic Industrial Consultants

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Association

Ohio Southwest Self-Insured Association

American Association of Health Facilities

Southwest Ohio Chiropractic Association

International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, Inc

American Chiropractic Association Council on Occupational Health

CERTIFICATIONS:

Diplomat of American Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultant

Chiropractic Rehabilitation Specialist

Medical Acupuncture

AFFILIATIONS:

Industrial Consultant: Georgia-Pacific, Johnson Controls, Riverwood

CEO, President: Cincinnati Rehabilitation Center

1st Vice President: Southwestern Ohio Chiropractic Association

Medical Staff: Jewish Hospital

District Director: Ohio State Chiropractic Association

Church Council: Holy Cross Immaculata Church

FELLOWSHIP:

International Academy of Medical Acupuncture

REVIEW COMMITTEE:

Managed Care Organization

Bureau of Workers Compensation

PAST INVOLVEMENTS:

OSCA: Occupational Health Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee

SWOCA: Public Relations Committee

FCER: Educational Video; Industrial Consulting

Past-Chairman: “All Ohio Health and Safety Congress”,

Department of Industrial Hygiene, Health Facilities Committee,

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation

LICENSES

Ohio Chiropractic License: #1112

OHio RN License: #RN 160472

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION:

100 hours Rehabilitation, 1990

300 hours Occupation Health and Safety Specialist, 1991, 1993,

1994

48 hours Industrial Health and Safety, Logen College, 1988

24 hours Impairment Rating and Disability, Mazion, 1986, 1991,

1992

12 hours Medlegal Issues, Croft, D.C., MS, DABCO, 1991

12 hours Cervical Whiplash, Croft, 1990

12 hours Upper Extremities Symposium Jewish Hospital, 1992

12 hours Sport Injuries and Rehabilitation, Christensen, D.C.,

1989

12 hours Soft Tissue Injuries and Disabilities, Medlegal, 1986

8 hours PsychoNeuroImmunology, Cortex 1991

24 hours Therapeutic Rehabilitation, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994

3 CEU Managed Health Care, X.U., 1995

24 hours Therapeutic Rehabilitation, 1997

24 hours Therapeutic Rehabilitation, 1998

12 hours Radiographic Studies, 1999

12 hours Interpreting Blood Analysis, 2000

24 hours Chiropractic Philosophy, 2002

24 hours Best Technique, 2003

36 hours IME/File Review Certification Course, 2004

12 hours Headache Update 2000+ Nutrition, 2005

12 hours Low Level Laser Therapy, 2005

4 hours Environmental Illness 2005

12 hours Low Back Recovery 2006

7 hours Inflammation: The Silent Killer 2006

6 hours METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCCOCCUS AUREUS (MRSA) 2007

12 hours Pediatric Care Symposium 2008

30 hours New Drugs 2009

2 hours Swimming Pool Syndrome 2009

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Wedding Coordinator: Holy-Cross Immaculata Parish

Celtic Festival Volunteer

Sporting activity, roller blading, tennis, bicycling, swimming, camping