Dr. Adam Klotzek
Adam Klotzek, DC, MS, DACNB, FICC
- Professor of Neurology
- Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
- Public Speaker & Postdoctoral Educator
Professor of Neurology | Educator | Researcher | International Speaker
Dr. Adam Klotzek is a highly respected chiropractor, educator, researcher, and Professor of Neurology with more than 35 years of clinical experience. His work focuses on advancing the neurological applications of chiropractic care, helping practitioners better understand how the brain, spine, posture, movement, balance, and pain systems interact.
With over 20 years as a Professor of Neurology and 25 years as a public speaker and postdoctoral educator, Dr. Klotzek has taught doctors and healthcare professionals around the world. His areas of expertise include brain-based neural biomechanical assessments, postural optimization, chronic pain, concussion, vertigo, dizziness, and peripheral neuropathy.
A Leader in Chiropractic Neurology
Dr. Klotzek earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan University and later completed advanced training as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. He also holds a Master of Clinical Neuroscience from Carrick College/Carrick Institute and a Fellowship with the International College of Chiropractic.
Known for his ability to translate complex neurological concepts into practical clinical application, Dr. Klotzek has become a trusted educator for practitioners seeking to improve outcomes in neurological rehabilitation and brain-based care.
Research, Teaching & Clinical Innovation
Dr. Klotzek’s current research focuses on measuring the central neurological effects of spinal manipulation through objective eye-movement analysis. This work explores how chiropractic interventions may influence brain function beyond traditional pain relief, offering deeper insight into their role in neurological rehabilitation.
He has also helped develop clinical training and onboarding programs involving vertical-axis chair rotation and AI-driven videonystagmography technology through his work with Spryson USA.
Awards & Achievements
- Educator of the Year — Carrick Institute: 2005, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2022
- Award of Excellence & Gratitude — Carrick Institute, 2022
- Professor of Neurology for over 20 years
- Public speaker and postdoctoral educator for 25 years
- Published researcher in clinical neuroscience
- Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist
- Fellow, International College of Chiropractic
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Chiropractic — Logan University
- Master of Clinical Neuroscience — Carrick College
- Diplomate, American Chiropractic Neurology Board
- Fellow, International College of Chiropractic
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology — University of Windsor
Areas of Expertise
- Chiropractic neurology
- Brain-based biomechanical assessment
- Postural optimization
- Chronic pain
- Concussion and post-concussive syndromes
- Vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Spinal manipulation and brain function
- Eye-movement analysis
- Neurological rehabilitation
Publications
- Effects of Cervical Spinal Manipulation on Saccadic Eye Movements — Brain Sciences, 2024
- Effects of Tone-Based Sound Stimulation on Balance Performance of Normal Subjects — Neurological Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, 2015
- Postural Disturbances Associated with Whiplash Injuries to the Cervical Spine — Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation and Ergonomics, 2012