David A. Tallman, DC, NMD continued a family tradition at the Ohio State University for his undergraduate education. He then attended Texas Chiropractic College with an internship focus on radiology. Since graduating from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, the focus of the entire practice has been in corrective treatment of spine and joint conditions. He is a board-certified, licensed chiropractic physician (DC) and a licensed naturopathic medical doctor (NMD).
Dr. Tallman is a pioneer of regenerative injection therapy (RIT); his practice is devoted exclusively to prolotherapy / RIT. A unique and highly specialized method of needle manipulation over the years has evolved to maximize the effectiveness of the different medicines and biologics. He pursues state-of-the-art developments in orthopedics and musculoskeletal radiology (ultrasound, x-ray, CT, MRI) in the U.S. and Europe.
CURRICULUM VITAE
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD
EDUCATION:
Medical College: SOUTHWEST COLLEGE of NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE; Tempe, AZ
2002 N.M.D. DEGREE
Chiropractic College: TEXAS CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE; Pasadena, TX
1999 D.C. DEGREE
Undergraduate: the OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY; Columbus, OH
1991-1994 Pre-Med
INTERNSHIP:
* 2006-2007 Orthopedics: Northwestern Health Sciences University; Bloomington, MN
* 2002 General Practice: Southwest Naturopathic Medical Center; Scottsdale, AZ
* 1999 Chiropractic: Texas Chiropractic College Health Center; Pasadena, TX
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
* National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Parts I & II Certificate #69976, 1998
* National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Parts III, IV & Physiotherapy
* National Board of Naturopathic Examiners Part II
* Physiotherapy Board Certification #3739, Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 12/2000
LICENSES:
* Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Board of Medical Examiners, License to Practice Medicine #02-688
* Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Chiropractic Physician #7063
* DEA Registration # (on file)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* Private Practice, 6/2003-present, Scottsdale, AZ
* Ayuda Medical and Chiropractic Center, Clinic Director, 3/2002-6/2003, Phoenix, AZ
* Reach Life Centers, Associate Physician, 1/2002-3/2002, Phoenix, AZ
EDUCATION-TEACHING:
* Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture, Adjuvant Faculty Instructor, Western Science Pathophysiology, 8/2004-3/2005
EDUCATION-JOURNALS:
* Chairman, ND News & Review, 6/2005-present
* Publisher, International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine, 4/2009-present
PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL MEETINGS:
* Tallman, D. Spondylolisthesis of the Lumbar Spine: Naturopathic Management, The Twentieth Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, Phoenix, AZ, 8/2005
PRESENTATIONS AT STATE MEETINGS:
*Tallman, D. Musculoskeletal Spinal Radiology: A Review of Cases with an Emphasis on Spondylolisthesis. The Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association 2020, Scottsdale, AZ, 11/2020
*Tallman, D. Orthopedic Extremity Radiology in Naturopathic Primary Practice: A Review of Pertinent Acute and Chronic Cases with an Emphasis on MRI. The Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association 2017, Scottsdale, AZ, 11/2017
* Tallman, D. Musculoskeletal Radiology with an Emphasis on MRI. The 2014 Semi-Annual Southwest Convention of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, Scottsdale, AZ, 06/2014
* Tallman, D. Tension Headaches and Prolotherapy. The 2005 Semi-Annual Southwest Convention of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, Tempe, AZ, 11/2005
INTRAMURAL PRESENTATIONS:
* Tallman, D. When to Refer to an NMD, Staff Physician CE Rounds at Casa Grande Regional Hospital, Casa Grande, AZ, 1/2005
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Publications-Journals:
* Tallman, D. Tibial Intercondylar Eminence Fracture: Healed by Regenerative Injection Therapy (RIT) After Surgical Refusal, ND News & Review. 2011 Nov; 7(11): 16
* Tallman, D. Repair of Full-Thickness Supraspinatus Tear: A Case With MR Study, ND News & Review. 2010 Nov; 6(10):12
* Tallman, D. The Articular Intraosseous Cyst in Osteoarthritis: Subchondral cysts and traction cysts, ND News & Review. 2010 Jul; 6(7):1,4
* Tallman, D. Regenerative Injection Therapy of the Knee: Baker's Cyst, ND News & Review. 2007 Mar; 3(3):10
* Tallman, D. Prolotherapy in Cosmetic Dermatology, ND News & Review. 2006 Jul; 2(7):6-7
* Tallman, D. Regenerative Injection Therapy of the Knee: Case No. 1, ND News & Review. 2005 Nov; 1(5):10
* Tallman, D. Comprehensive Treatment for Tennis Elbow Including Autologous Blood Injection Therapy, ND News & Review. 2005 Sep; 1(3):20-1
* Tallman, D. Intradermal Therapy for Submandibular Adipose: An Effective Approach, ND News & Review. 2005 Jul; 1(2):14
* Tallman, D. Naturopathic Orthopedics: Piriformis Syndrome, ND News & Review. 2005 Jun; 1(1):14-5
CERTIFICATES:
* Mesotherapy; Enseignement Internationale de Mesotherapie Paris, France; by Dr. Jacques Le Coz; 9/2003
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS (partial list):
* The 2008 Semi-Annual Southwest Convention of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association; Tempe, AZ, 11/2008
* The Twenty-Third Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians; Phoenix, AZ, 8/2008
* The Twenty-Second Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians; Palm Springs, CA, 8/2007
* The Fiftieth Annual NW Naturopathic Physicians Convention; Tacoma, WA, 4/2006
* The Twenty-first Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians; Portland, OR, 8/2006
* Advanced Diagnosis & Treatment for Neck & Back Pain; American Back Society; San Francisco, CA, 11/2005
* The 2005 Semi-Annual Southwest Convention of the Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association; Tempe, AZ, 11/2005
* The Twentieth Annual Convention of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians; Phoenix, AZ, 8/2005
* Advanced Intravenous Micronutrient Therapy; Drs. Dan Carter & Virginia Osborne; Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Scottsdale, AZ, 6/2005
* Dermatological and Hormonal Pharmacology; Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, presented by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacology; Mesa, AZ, 5/2004
* Aesthetic Mesotherapy; American Society of Aesthetic Mesotherapy; Las Vegas, NV, 4/2004
* Anti-Aging World Conference; Mesotherapy, Aesthetic and Therapeutic Injection Workshops; American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine; Paris, France, 3/2004
* Cardiovascular Pharmacology; Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, presented by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacology; Tempe, AZ, 1/2004
* IV Protocols and Antibiotics; Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association, presented by the University of Arizona College of Pharmacology; Tempe, AZ,10/2003
* Mesotherapy for Sports Medicine, Rheumatology, and Aesthetic Practical Applications; In-Office Training by Dr. Jacques Le Coz and Dr. Alain Lajeunie; Paris, France, 9/2003
* Anti-Aging Therapeutics for the Office Based Physician; American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine; Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 6/2003
* Medical Ozone Therapy, Theoretical and Practical Applications Training; instructed by Frank Shallenberger, MD; Newport Beach, CA, 10/2002
* Hormone Replacement Therapy & Pain Management; Apothecary Shops of Phoenix; Phoenix, AZ, 10/2002
* The Connective Tissues Their Function, Pathology and Treatment; Prolotherapy Workshops; American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine; Las Vegas, NV, 4/2002
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (past and present):
* American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine
* American Academy of Pain Management
* American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
* American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
* Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association
