Biography – Dr. Christian Reichardt

Christian H. Reichardt, DC, CCSP, has been a practicing doctor of chiropractic since 1983. He was a disability evaluator for the State of California, but then turned his attention from work-related injuries to sports injuries due to his own involvement in sports.

He became one of the first Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians in the U.S.A. in 1986, as well as a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management.

His practice in Santa Monica, California draws a large clientele of Hollywood celebrities, as well as professional and amateur athletes. He has worked with a number of US Olympic Team members and Golf professionals. In addition, he served as a staff- doctor for the 3 on 3 "Hoop It Up" basketball series.

Working with this caliber of athletes for over 18 years, Dr. Reichardt is uniquely positioned to understand the golfer's needs and athletic requirements. His own golf experience encouraged the development of his unique and extremely effective golf assessment and teaching system. He has written the acclaimed book "PainFree Golf", contributes articles for a number of golf publications and teaches golf pros as well as healthcare practitioners about physical limitations and their effect on the golf-swing. He publishes and maintains the acclaimed  www.Golf-Health.com Website, a review and testing site for golf products.  

He has written an Assessment and Outcome protocol for the PGA Teaching Manual and lectures about it in PGA Continuing Education. Dr. Reichardt was also a staff instructor for the United States Golf Fitness Association. His expertise in the physical components of golf, as well as Golf education, resulted in the invitation to the Golf 20/20 task force.

Having practiced Yoga for the last 13 years, he became a Certified Yoga Instructor in June 2000.  

Being an avid golfer himself, he has been learning about the importance of proper fitting equipment and became a Master Club Fitter in 2005.

His innovative concepts about golf education and fitness are endorsed by a number of pro players as well as doctors from the medical and chiropractic field. Consequently, besides maintaing an active practice, Dr. Reichardt is a much-requested lecturer and teacher at Golf events and tournaments.

In June, 2005, Dr. Reichardt championed a new and innovative approach in teaching golf:

Indoor, upscale golf teaching facilities that are based on the premise that the 4 components of golf need to function synergistically in order to produce significant improvement in each and every participant of the sport, and not just the pros.  Here, the body, mind, swing mechanics and equipment are assessed and then prioritized. All are equally important and need to be addressed individually in the right order to help the golf enthusiast to improve their game and extend their playing years. It is Dr. Reichardt’s intent and mission to bring that message to the entire golf world.

Professional Education

• 1983 Doctor of Chiropractic,  National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, IL
• 1978 Bachelor of Science, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.

Certifications

• 2005 Master Club Fitter, KZG program
• 2002 United States Golf Fitness Association Certification
• 2000 Yoga Teacher Certification
• 1999 Certification, Golf Fitness Institute
• 1995 Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management
• 1986 Certified Chiropractic Team Physician Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
• 1984 Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.), Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
• 1983 Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Affiliations & Memberships

• American Chiropractic Association
• California Chiropractic Association
• Council of Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness
• Member, Golf20/20
• Member, International Network of Golf, ING
• President Advisory Board, SportsCare International
• Board Member of the Urban Youth Golf Program
• USGFA, Instructor, Member
• PGA Tour Partners Club

Published Books

• "PainFree Golf" Dec 2001

Published articles

• "The holy grail of golf"  Spring 2002
• "Flow, Rhythm and timing" Summer2002
• "Elusive distance" Fall 2002
• "Food for Thought" Winter 2002
  • Colorado Golf Magazine
  • Desert Golfer Magazine
• "How to be an educator" Sept.2002
• "So you want to increase your Business" Nov 2002
• "The need for assessment, Part 1 of 3" Jan 2003
  • Golf Range Association Magazine
• "Golf and Yoga" Dec 2003
• Yogitimes Magazine

Guest Appearances and Reviews

• Bob Cisco’s Golf Radio Show – Oct 2001, Jan, 2002, March2003
• Golf-talk at 1140 KHTK – May 2003
• Daily News – March,14, 2002
• LA Times "Hot Pick of the Week" – June, 5, 2002
• Chiropractic Products – July, 2002
• PGA Tour Partners Magazine – November, 2002
• PGA Magazine °© June 2004
• PGA Magazine – July 2005
• Golf for Women – January 2006
• Ray Adam’s Golf Radio Show – March 2006

Lectures and Speeches

• PGA Merchandise Show – Jan 2005, Orlando
  • Teacher/ Student connect
• PGA Merchandise Show – Jan 2005, Orlando
  • Education vs. Instruction
• PGA Merchandise Show – Jan 2004,Orlando
  • Increase your Business through better communication
• PGA Merchandise Show, Aug., 2003, San Diego     
  • Golf Assessment Protocols
  • Golf Nutrition
  • Golf Fitness
• Golf Range Association – Jan 2003, Orlando
  • Golf Education Vs Golf Instruction
• PGA Merchandise Show, Jan2003 Orlando
  • Posture and Balance in the Golf Swing
  • How our body works
  • Golf Ranges of Motion
• Moderator of PGA CEU Class – Jan 2003, Orlando
  • Golf, Fitness and Exercise

Golf Professionals utilizing Dr. Christian Reichardt’s Protocols

• Amy Alcott, LPGA, Golf Hall of fame
• Wally Armstrong, PGA, Senior Tour
• Jeff Andersen, Golden State Tour ’92-‘965
• Rick Barone, PGA, Head Golf Professional
• Michael Brown, PGA
• Bob Cisco, PGA
• Maury DeMots, LPGA
• Jim Dunn, PGA
• Russ Fraser, PGA, Inplay Golf
• James German, D.O., PGA
• Phil Grear, PGA Professional
• Mike Heimer, PGA
• Richard Lanigan, Jr. PGA Professional
• Casey Paulson, PGA Director of Golf
• Jim Petrilia, PGA, SCPGA Teacher of the Year
• Tom Porten, Head Golf Coach, Cleveland State University
• Len Schultz, PGA
• Rick Taniguchi, Golf Learning Center
• Debra Vidal, LPGA Tour Player
• Charlie Wood, Vice President, PGA Ohio Section
• Etc.

Golf Clubs utilizing Dr. Christian Reichardt’s Protocols

• Riviera Country Club, Los Angeles, CA
• The Golf Academy, Shelton, CT
• Deer Run Golf Center, Woodstock, IL
• Kukio’s, Kailuna-Kona, Hawaii
• Gleneagles Golf Club, Twinsburg, OH
• Naples Golf Academy, Naples. FL
• St. Mary’s Golf Center, Lexington Park, MD
• Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
• Golf Learning Center for Health, Woodstock, IL
• Etc.