Ronald J. Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O.,D.A.C.B.N., M.S.
Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science
Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedist
2123 Old Spartanburg Road #343, Greer, SC 29650
Phone: 864-905-7605
Fax: 864-268-7022
drgrisanti@gmail.com
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Clinical Director, Chiropractor, CEO/owner, Greenville Chiropractic, Greenville, SC, 1981-present
Medical Director of Education, Functional Medicine University (Sequoia Education Systems, Inc)., Greenville,
SC, 2006-present. This position encompasses Functional Medicine University Functional Diagnostic Medicine
Training Program: distance learning on-line 200-hour program focused on teaching functional diagnostic
medicine from a primary care provider perspective through the paradigm of natural internal medicine, program
sponsored by Southern California University of Health Sciences, National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®), Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine and Jointly
Provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine.
Co-creator of FMLogics™ :an innovative patient history software.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the state of South Carolina, License #844, 1981-present
Diplomate, American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists, (410 hours) Registry #2155, 1991-present
Diplomate, American Clinical Board of Nutrition (300 hours) 2011
Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, (120 hours) Certification #814, 1989
Institute of Functional Medicine- Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice 2008
Functional Medicine Certification, BioHealth Diagnostics, Dr. Bill Timmins, (55 hours) Certification 2001
Masters of Science in Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT, 2004
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Sherman Chiropractic College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1981
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1979
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1980
SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Completed Online Post-graduate Training with Dr. Gant in Infectious Disease, Cardiovascular Disorders, AutoImmune Diseases, Cancer, Toxicity and Environmental Medicine and Multi-Systemic Diseases. 72 hours
Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Disease, Biotics, March 2015
Understanding Advanced Functional Blood Chemistry, Biotics, 2014
4-Day Environmental Medicine Conference with Dr. Walter Crinnion, January 2015
The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society Conference, Washington DC, 2014
Longevity: The Science and Habits for Maximizing and Quality of Life, Nutri-West, 2014
Understand, Evaluating and Addressing Auto-Immune Disorders, Biotics, 2014
AutoImmune Disorders, Biotics 2013
Applying Laboratory Evaluations to Improve Clinical Outcomes, Advanced understanding of organic acids as it
relates to the Citric Acid/Kreb Cycle. Metametrix Clinical Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia 2009
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, The study of hepatic phase 1 and phase II in environmental
disease. The Institute of Functional Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 2007
Optimizing Gut Function and GI Complaints, differential diagnosis from a functional perspective for
gastrointestinal disorders (IBS, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, H.Pylori. Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory,
Asheville, North Carolina 2004
Functional Medicine Post-Graduate
Environmental/Chemical Diagnosis and Treatment, Program addressed issues of environmental and chemical
exposure and the effects of detoxification and immune function. The Institute of Functional Medicine, Atlanta,
Georgia, 2002
Functional Medicine Post-Graduate
The Nutritional Management of Perimenopause/Menopause, Practical applications of estrogen metabolism.
Neuro-endocrinology & menopause: understanding the functional changes, addressing quality of life issues,
managing symptoms, addressing health risks associated with menopause, and decreasing the risk of disease in
women of menopausal age. The Institute of Functional Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 2002
Diagnosis and Management of Internal Disorders, Post-graduate training providing education in advance
diagnostics, nutritional and lifestyle components relevant to internal diseases and disorders and patient
wellness. Texas Chiropractic College, Philadelphia, PA (165 hours) 2005
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Genomics and Primary Care Medicine, Post-graduate training providing education on carefully selected set of
SNP’s associated with a particular disease or physiologic imbalance. Metametrix, Atlanta, Georgia 2002
Advances in Managing Chronic Illness Associated with Environmental Toxicity, post-graduate training in the
study of biochemical impact of volatile solvents, pesticides, heavy metals and phthalates on human physiolog.y
Metagenics, Atlanta, Georgia, 2002
Assessing the 8 Modifiable Risk Factors of Unhealthy Aging, Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory, post
graduate training on the clinical modification of impaired mitochondrial function, dysglycemia, chronic
inflammation, imbalanced methylation reactions, impaired detoxification capacity, poor immune function
chronic stress response and hormonal imbalance. Atlanta, Georgia, 2001
Optimizing Gut Function and GI Complaints, Genova Diagnostics/Achieving Clinical Excellence, post
graduate training on the physiology and clinical management of gastrointestinal dysfunction. Atlanta, GA 2004
Clinical Intensive: Understanding Fatigue: Addressing the Molecular Basis of Chronic Metabolic Disorders,
post graduate training on the pathogenesis of biochemical aberrations in chronic fatigue syndrome. Genova
Diagnostics/Achieving Clinical Excellence, Washington DC 2001
Achieving Clinical Excellence: A Functional Medicine Approach. Advanced diagnosis from a functional
perspective. Great Smokies Diagnostic Laboratory, Asheville, North Carolina 2000
Chiropractic Rehabilitation Program, post-graduate training in functional rehabilitation of common back, neck
conditions, shoulder, elbow and knee conditions. Southern California University of Health Sciences, Atlanta,
Georgia, 1995
SELECTED TEACHING/INSTRUCTING/LECTURING/CONSULTING
Guest Expert in Lyme Disease with TAP Intergrative scheduled for August/September 2015
Lecturer, Doctor’s Choice- The Basics of Implementing Functional Medicine into Your Practice, Dallas, Texas,
2008
Lecturer, South Carolina State Farm Insurance- Chiropractic Ethics and Accepted Clinical Protocols for
Reimbursement, Piedmont Insurance Association, Greenville, SC, 1992
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
** Soon to be published article on Lyme Disease in the American Chiropractor Magazine
Grisanti, R. 2008. How to Prevent and Treat Arthritis Pain with Nutritional Medicine. Sequoia Educational
Systems: Ashland, Oregon
Grisanti, R. & Bramos, R., 2009. 2 Days to Fitness: 3 Cycle Training. Sequoia Educational Systems: Ashland,
Oregon
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Grisanti, R. (September 2005) How to Treat and Prevent Asthma Attacks with Nutritional Medicine.
Chiropractic Economics.
Grisanti, R. (May 2005) Taking Care of Baby Boomers. Chiropractic Economics. Volume 51, page 57
Grisanti, R. (November 2010) Is Your Patient’s Teenager at Risk of Dying from Heart Failure? What Every
Parent MUST Know to Prevent Sudden Death! American Chiropractor,
Grisanti, R. (May 2010) Frozen Shoulder: The Diabetic Connection American Chiropractor
Grisanti, R. (November 2014) Depression: A Functional Medicine Approach, American Chiropractor
SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS
The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society, 2014
Investigative Fraud/Malpractice Review Committee for the Chiropractic State Board. Appointed by the
Chiropractic State Board to investigative chiropractic physicians accused of fraudulent actions. Board Member,
2001 & 2011
Chiropractic Second Opinion Services. Provided assistance to chiropractors challenged with difficult or nonresponsive cases. Director, 1998
Chiropractic State Licensing Board. Examined new chiropractic applicants in Physical Examination and
Differential Diagnosis. Board Member, 1997-1998
South Carolina Peer Review. Provided clinical medical/chiropractic case reviews for insurance companies and
other third party insurers. Claims were reviewed for excessive treatment, reasonable and customary charges,
and maximum medical improvement, causal relationships to accidents, pre-existing conditions, disability and
work capacity. Chairman, 1989-1990
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