Meet Dr. Swank
Dr. Timothy A. Swank, a native of Ohio, received his B.A. from The Ohio State University. He went on to obtain his second baccalaureate and his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College, during which time he served our country as a National Guard Officer. Due to his untiring efforts, he was selected as one of the Outstanding Young Men in America in 1989. He is a member of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Chiropractic Association and the American Pregnancy Association.
Dr. Swank is a dedicated member of our community. He has chaired a variety of successful community service projects from The Special Effort Games, to the Innovative Ropes Course, which teaches teamwork and empathy as well as raising confidence and self-esteem levels in our youth. He is a graduate of Leadership Cary, a program designed to enhance the background and understanding of our community leaders. Due to his efforts, a healthcare section was added to the curriculum to help increase knowledge and sensitivity to this important topic. A former member of Cary’s Park, Recreation and Cultural Resources Board, Dr. Swank continues to work for the betterment of our community. As such, he is a proud sponsor of the Bronco-National Baseball league in Cary and supports local youth athletics.
Dr. Swank is a strong advocate of the wellness and prevention model of health. He is certified with ACA/American Red Cross as a Back Injury Prevention Instructor. He teaches and lectures regularly in Cary businesses. He has volunteered his free time to teach CPR and was instrumental in bringing regular CPR classes to Cary. He holds regular stress reduction, nutrition and wellness classes, which are free of charge and open to the public. As an athlete, he has competed in numerous triathlons and half marathons, as well as bicycle and short distance running races. Dr. Swank understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle and encourages his patients to take steps towards enhancing their total health.
Dr. Swank is a Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. The rigorous ACBSP Certification Program is designed to assess and objectively measure the professional knowledge and competency of chiropractic doctors, physicians, and practitioners engaged in the specialty of chiropractic sports medicine.
In order to become certified as a Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP), each candidate must satisfy all educational eligibility requirements established by the ACBSP Board, and must demonstrate an acceptable and appropriate level of understanding and knowledge in all subject areas tested by the CCSP Certification Examination. All individuals certified by the ACBSP Certification Program must also demonstrate an ongoing professional commitment to the field of chiropractic sports medicine.