I believe in educating you in the process of your healing . In this way you are empowered with understanding of how your body works; why symptoms are telling you something is wrong and what steps you need to take to get back in balance. No one should accept pain as a fact of life. Pain is the messenger that something is wrong! There is a lot of valuable information on the net and the mis-application of this knowledge can get you into trouble ! If you are interested in improving your health and need guidance and    structured care please call and arrange for a free consultation. (Limited to thirty minutes) If ; after that time we decide to work    together you will be accepted into our wellness program.            Alternative Associates Health Care         3391 N.E. Silver Springs Blvd Suite B                                                              Ocala, Florida 34470             352-622-1151  Fax 352-622-8086       Michael John Badanek BS, DC, DACBN * *is licensed to practice Chiropractic Medicine Only in the State of         Florida. The License encompasses Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition,                     Homeopathy, and Alternative Wholistic Health Care.                 Degrees and Certifications: Bachelor of Science - National College of Chiropractic 1979 Diplomat Board of Chiropractic Examiners - 1980 Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine - National College of Chiropractic                                                                          1980 Board Certified in Clinical Nutrition - American Clinical Board of                                                              Nutrition - 2003                     Certified Nutritional Specialist -                 American College of Nutrition 2002 Certified Theoretical and Practical Laboratory Diagnosis -             National College of Chiropractic 1980   Certified in Meridian Therapy Acupuncture        National College of Chiropractic 1980                  Certified in Physiotherapy -       National College of Chiropractic 1980         Certified in X-Ray and Spinography -       National College of Chiropractic 1980 The following specialty recognitions and degrees are not           affiliated with the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine.           Certified in Human Pharmacology -    National University of Health Sciences 2002 Certified in Injectable Nutrients and Parenteral Nutrition -   National University of Health Sciences - 2001     Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NMD) - St Lukes School of Medicine/Southern Graduate Institute of Natural                                                             Medicine - 2002  Doctor of Medicine (Medicina Altemativa) - Southern Graduate Institute/The Open University for Complimentary                                                          Medicine - 2002 Board Certified Naturopathic Medical Physician - Naturopathic Physicians Practitioner Licensing and Examination Board and the Commission on Naturopathic Medical Education - 2003    Diplomat in Practice of Naturopathic Medicine - The Commission on Naturopathic Medical Education At The National              Commission on Certification of Naturopathic Physicians - 2003                               Doctor of Medicine - University of Health Science/University of Arts, Science & Technology                                                                  2004 Diplomat in International Medicine/lntegrative Medicine  University of Science Arts & Technology - 2004 Therapist - Neurotheraphy and Biofeedback Certification Board 2005 drmike@alternativewholistichealth.com