Brad Koby, DC, CCSP
Professor & Third Year Chair
Dr. Koby is a graduate of the National College of Chiropractic (now known as the National University of Health Sciences); He received a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree after pre-med at Youngstown State University in his home state, Ohio.
Dr.Koby is the Third Year Academic Chair here at TCC, where he teaches Chiropractic Principles II, Palpation II, Healthcare Ethics, Physical Medicine, and Rehabilitation. Additionally, he instructs in the Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy I Lab, Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy IV Lab, and Soft Tissue Manipulation Lab.
Dr. Koby has been a part of TCC since 2003 and continues to enjoy a private chiropractic and acupuncture practice in addition to his faculty and administrative responsibilities. Dr. Koby is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner and holds certifications in Acupuncture and Meridian Therapy, Cox Distraction Technique, Graston Technique, and multiple functional taping techniques.
Cami Stastny, DC, CCSP
Attending Clinician
Cami Stastny graduated from TCC in 2014. From there, she attended Logan University for a Sports Chiropractic Residency, where she earned a Masters in Sports Science and Rehab along with her CCSP (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician).
As an attending clinician, Cami is able to be hands-on with her teaching by demonstrating and then allowing the students to apply knowledge instantly with the patients.
At both the ACC-RAC conference and the ACBSP Sports Symposium, Cami presented abstracts on Sports Hamstring Strain Treatment Effectiveness Using Rehabilitation Exercises, and The Psychological Effect Exercise Has on the Mind and Healing Processes.
Carol Webb, MA, MLIS
Director of Library Services
Ms. Webb graduated from the University of North Texas with degrees in French and Psychology. Following graduation, she moved to Paris to further her studies in French literature. Upon returning to the U.S., she decided to change direction and obtained an MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Houston. She practiced as a psychotherapist in both in-patient and out-patient settings until family illnesses led her to quit her job and become a full-time caretaker. When she was able to go back to work, Ms.Webb decided she would prefer to try something less emotionally demanding than psychotherapy and enrolled in the University of Texas graduate school for Library & Information Sciences, where she specialized in Medical Librarianship. As a Librarian, she has worked in public, corporate and educational settings. Ms. Webb began her career at TCC as a Reference Librarian and Cataloger and was soon promoted to Assistant Director. She then accepted a position to create and manage the library at the new Chiropractic College of Colorado in Denver. When that College was (sadly) forced to close, TCC asked her to return as Director of Library Services. Several years later, she was asked if she would also take on the task of teaching the College’s Clinical Psychology class, an unexpected and delightful chance to reconnect with a subject that has been a life-long passion!
Cheryl Hawk, DC, LMT, PhD, CHES
Professor
Dr.Hawk received her DC in 1976 from the National University of Health Sciences and practiced full-time for 12 years. In 1991, she earned a Ph.D. in Preventive Medicine from the University of Iowa and became a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Dr. Hawk is a professor at Texas Chiropractic College and Chair of the Quality Enhancement Committee, which focuses on interprofessional education, communication, and collaboration. She has also been Chair of the Scientific Commission of the Clinical Compass since 2007.
She is an author of over 120 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and the editor of 3 books. She has served as principal investigator for 75 research projects, 30 of which were grant-funded.
She has been named “Researcher of the Year” by both the American Chiropractic Association (2003) and the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (2005). She has been an author on more than a dozen chiropractic clinical practice guidelines and best practices recommendations.
David Taylor, DC, DCN
Professor
Dr. Taylor came to TCC after 30 years as the President/CEO of Multimed Center, Inc, an innovative health care center that integrated chiropractors, with an anesthesiologist/pain specialists, physiatrist, osteopath, physical therapist, physical therapy assistants, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and psychologists. Dr. Taylor was also the founder & president of Healthcare Review & Consulting, Inc., a medicolegal consulting company, and Pioneer Neurodiagnostics, a neurological testing and consulting company. He has served on the Massachusetts Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the board of directors of the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society, as an examiner for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the NBCE test evaluation committee. He was a fellow of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, chairman of credentialing and quality improvement for Spine Managed Care, consultant to many insurers and an expert witness in medicolegal cases. He has lectured internationally and published numerous research papers. His interests are in the biomechanical and neurological aspects of manipulative therapy & pain, low level laser therapy, and evidence-based practice. He has been involved in generation of “Best Practices” as a member of the Council of Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters and currently serves on the Scientific Commission of the Clinical Compass. At TCC, Dr. Taylor has served as clinic director and currently lead teaches upper-level manual and manipulative techniques, and radiographic positioning. He is excited for the opportunity to bridge the academic knowledge with clinical applications in a business environment for all his students
Jeff Coyle, MA, MS
E-Resources Librarian
Mr. Coyle was born in Atchison, KS, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy (with minors in Theology and Classical Languages) from Benedictine College in that same town in 1994. Mr. Coyle moved to the Houston, TX area in the Fall of 1995 to pursue a Master’s Degree in Philosophy at the Center for Thomistic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, a degree he finished in the Spring of 2000. After completing the course work, reading exam, and the first draft of this thesis for his Philosophy Master’s degree, Mr. Coyle decided that he did not want to pursue a Ph.D. and moved to Denton, TX, in the Fall of 1998 with his wife to pursue a Master’s of Science in Library Science at the University of North Texas, graduating in August of 2000. He has worked in academic and public libraries, in reference, technical services, and management. Mr. Coyle has also taught ethics at Lone Star College-North Harris and co-taught Ethics at TCC with Dr. Koby from 2010-2015.
Jeffery Weiss, DC
Professor
Dr. Jeffrey Weiss is originally from the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, and is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. In 1986, Dr. Weiss graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic and practiced in the Los Angeles area for 6 years. During this time, he completed all coursework for his Diplomate in Orthopedics.
Since moving to Houston in 1992, Dr. Weiss has been in private practice. He joined the faculty of Texas Chiropractic College as an Attending Clinician in 1996 and has been involved in various educational areas.
Currently, he is involved in several Departments at T.C.C., including Clinical Evidence-Based Principles & Practices and Clinical Diagnosis. In addition, Dr. Weiss is the Director of the Simulation Center, which consists of high-fidelity simulation and the use of sophisticated life-like mannequins and task trainers.
Jeffrey Thompson DC, DACBR
Professor
Dr. Thompson completed training for a chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1980; Following a one-year teaching residency there, he entered a radiology residency at the Philip Institute of Technology School of Chiropractic in preparation for subsequent certification in chiropractic radiology (DACBR). Dr. Thompson accepted a teaching position at TCC in 1984 and, excluding his 5-year private practice hiatus in Spokane, WA, has been lecturing in TCC classrooms on diagnostic imaging and overseeing imaging operations at the College’s outpatient/training facility until the present.
Dr. Thompson also assists instruction in chiropractic manipulation at TCC and currently serves on the College’s IRB committee.
Jesse Coats, BS, DC
Clinical Professor & Second Year Chair
Dr. Jesse Coats graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1974 and the University of Houston in 1977. He received his D.C at Texas Chiropractic College in 1993.
Dr. Coats teaches Nutrition I, Nutrition II, Dermatology, Toxicology, and Pharmacology, and Clinical Lab Diagnosis.
His research interests include Physiologic changes related to chiropractic manipulation and the effects of chiropractic care on sports performance; clinical nutritional research as it relates to chronic disease; and the impact of nutritional intervention on sport performance.
John Ward, MS, DC
Professor
Dr. John Ward received his B.S. from the University of Texas and his M.A. from University of Houston - Clear Lake. Then, in 2002, he received his D.C. from Texas Chiropractic College. After this, Dr. Ward returned to University of Houston - Clear Lake, and received his M.S. in 2005.
Dr. Ward teaches Spinal Anatomy, Human Neuro Anatomy, Case Management, and Differential Diagnosis and Management.
Dr. Ward's research interests include the impact of spinal manipulation on visceral function (heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, blood lactate, exercise performance) and biomechanics: older adult use of chiropractic care.
Ken Tyer, DC, DCAN
Associate Professor
Dr. Kenneth Karl Tyer, Jr. is a native Texan who received his B.A. from Stephen F. Austin State University (1977), did his graduate work at Texas Woman's University in marriage and family therapy (1980), and obtained the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic from Texas Chiropractic College (1987). In 2003 he received his certification in chiropractic clinical neurology from Parker College of Chiropractic. In 2005 he completed his studies in neurology from the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, and in 2006 received his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Neurology Board and was a fellow at International College of Chiropractic Neurology, 2015.
He has been an associate professor of clinical sciences at Texas Chiropractic College for 31 years, where he is teaching Spinal Manipulative Therapy, Chiropractic Principles, and Clinical Neurology.
Dr. Tyer has been teaching for the Japan Council on Chiropractic Education yearly since 2012. He has traveled to Japan three times for the Japan Chiropractic Association Conventions, where he helped plan and presented Chiropractic manipulation.
Martha Friesen, PhD
Professor & Second Year Chair
Dr. Martha Friesen received her BS degree in biology (chemistry minor) from Lenoir Rhyne College in Hickory, NC. Her MS and Ph.D. degrees in microbiology and immunology were obtained from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, KY.
Although Dr.Friesen is a bench-trained clinical microbiologist and has worked in various hospital diagnostic laboratories, she has always preferred to teach. She has been teaching since 1982, having taught at medical schools, graduate schools, and undergraduate programs in Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, and Minnesota.
She came to Texas Chiropractic College in 1999 and currently teaches biochemistry in trimester one, metabolism in trimester two, and microbiology in trimester three. Recently she has accepted the position of First Year chair, overseeing all courses in trimesters one through three.
Osiel Peña, DC
Assistant Professor
Dr.Peña is a 2005 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College. After matriculating TCC, Dr. Peña completed his Residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Parker College of Chiropractic in 2009, a program whose primary focus was imaging of the musculoskeletal system, chest and abdominal imaging, and neuroradiology. He returned to his alma mater in 2018 to give back to the profession by way of imparting his knowledge of Chiropractic practice both in the classroom and the clinical setting. Currently, Dr. Peña teaches courses in gross anatomy, radiological sciences, and doctor-patient communication in the medical setting. He also serves as a part-time attending clinician for Moody Health Center’s various outreach clinics, such as the University of Houston - Clear Lake, and Bridge Over Troubled Waters.
Post-residency, Dr. Peña spent 3 years in general chiropractic practice before finding a home with Airrosti Rehab Centers. His focus in practice was the “active” individual, treating patients from the 5-year-old gymnast to the professional sports athlete.
Patricia Moore
Associate Professor
I received my Doctor of Osteopathy degree at the Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine of NOVA in North Miami Beach, FL in 1989. After receiving my DO degree at SECOM, I did a one-year rotating internship at Centurion Hospital of Carrollwood in Tampa, FL. Next, I went on to do my residency training in general pathology at Baptist Medical Centers-Montclair and Princeton in Birmingham, AL from 1990-1994. After completing my general pathology residency, I did a two-year fellowship in pediatric pathology at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Because there were no jobs available in that field, I decided to do on-the-job training in forensic pathology at the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office in Houston. I was a medical examiner for that office from November 1996 through July 2002. I moved back to Florida and went to work for five counties at the District V ME Office in Leesburg, FL from August 2002 to December 2003. I came back to Texas and worked at a private forensic pathology office in Conroe from January 2004 to July 2010. After the closure of that private office, I decided to return to teaching (I was a substitute teacher of Latin while I waited to get accepted to medical school from 1984-1985). I found a job in anatomy here at Texas Chiropractic College in September 2010, and I have been teaching here since then. Because of my training, I now teach anatomy, histology, and pathology. My hobbies include cooking and bowling. I also used to enjoy knitting and sewing. I have one terrific son, who is a great Christian man. I was a single parent for most of the time, since my husband died of AIDS when my son was not quite 2 years old. I love animals, especially my cats, plus dogs. Teaching is my passion, and I truly love it. My motto is “Keep on truckin’!”
Scott Reichel
Adjunct
Scott Reichel graduated with his Paramedic Certificate from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1983. A few years later, he recieved his B.B.A. from Houston Baptist University.
what does he teach: he teaches emergency procedures and does phlebotomy training every term in the clinic
Shari Wynd, DC, PhD
Associate Professor
Dr. Wynd was born in Canada and became a US citizen in 2018. She graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and practiced as a chiropractor in the multidisciplinary clinic of the University of Calgary while completing her Ph.D. Dr. Wynd has a background in mechanical engineering (undergraduate), and her Ph.D. was in biomedical engineering, where her dissertation focused on robotic assessment of cervical spine motion during cervical spine manipulation.
She has been working for Texas Chiropractic College since 2009 and teaches spinal and lower extremity biomechanics, soft tissue techniques, and clinical reasoning (including biostatistics).
She has published several articles ranging in topics, from assessing the safety of cervical spine manipulative therapy (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23527121/) to addressing the biomechanics of planar tissues such as the diaphragm (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28903915/). Her current research interest is in the mechanics of the thoracic vertebra and costovertebral joints during respiration in patients with COPD.
Todd E. Riddle, DC, RKT, CSCS, CSSP, ICSC
Dr. Todd Riddle is a clinician specializing in sports chiropractic and physical rehabilitation. While competing as a two-sport athlete, Dr. Riddle earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Kinesiotherapy from the University of Toledo. Dr. Riddle worked for the University of Toledo’s Kinesiotherapy Center, providing land and aquatic-based rehabilitation programs.
Dr. Riddle harnessed his experience as a competitive athlete and therapist and began extensive work in the field of athletic and human performance. Dr. Riddle has coached/trained thousands of athletes, ranging from amateur to professional, Olympic medalists, NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA, and MLB.
In 2018, Dr. Riddle served as the official sports chiropractor for the historic Nigerian women’s bobsleigh and skeleton teams at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. He toured with Australia Bobsleigh and Skeleton on the World Cup circuit in Germany in 2021. Riddle will also serve on the sports chiropractic delegation for the World Games in July 2022.
Dr. Riddle teaches Rehabilitation and Active Care, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Soft Tissue Mobilization
He is currently the Director of Education for SE Professional Education Group, teaching FAKTR and Dynamic Tape.