Charles W. Rice, DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Charles W. Rice is a Chiropractor in Tampa, FL with special training and skill in applying chiropractic healing methods to provide relief for dysfunctions of the neck, spine, musculoskeletal, and nervous system. As a Chiropractor, Charles W. Rice, DC performs spine manipulation (also called chiropractic adjustment) to improve your overall physical health. Chiropractic is a medical specialty dedicated to practicing non-surgical healing techniques to reduce patient pain while improving mobility. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Chiropractors include lower back pain, neck pain, knee pain, migraines, athletic injuries, muscle strains, torn ACL, osteoarthritis, slipped or herniated spinal discs, and post-surgical recovery. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Chiropractors include x-ray, MRI, and CT scan diagnostic imaging, reflex testing, range of motion assessment, massage, electric stimulation therapy, nutritional counseling, and physical therapy.

A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.

Chiropractors in Tampa, FL

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Nutritionist

Dr. Charles W. Rice is a Nutritionist in Tampa, FL with special training and skill in advising patients on what to eat in order to achieve a specific health-related goal, or lead a healthy lifestyle. As a Nutritionist, Charles W. Rice, DC performs tutorials on nutrition, assessment of clients' nutrient imbalances, customization of meal plans, evaluation and adjustments of those meal plans, public speaking on the relationship between good nutrition and disease prevention, research on the latest nutritional science studies. Nutrition is the study and management of the nutrients (including essential micronutrients) that are required for the proper functioning of all human biochemical processes. Nutrition medicine treats the causes underlying patients' symptoms, which, although often partly genetic, are usually very much nutrition-dependent. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Nutritionists include diabetes, food allergy and intolerance, IBS syndrome, eating disorders, chronic fatigue, malnutrition, kidney failure and bowel disorders, acne, arthritis, autism, bronchitis, candida, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, cystic fibrosis, depression, fibromyalgia, gout, headaches, high blood pressure, hyper/hypo thyroid, infertility, liver disease, and obesity. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nutritionists include blood testing, saliva testing, urine testing, stool testing, nutrition and supplementation plan development.

A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.

Nutritionists in Tampa, FL

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  Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)

  National College of Chiropractic (Dec ’96)

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  Microbiology and Cell Science - Bachelor of Science (BS)

  University of Florida (May ’93)

Dr. Rice is a Tampa native with deep ties to the community. He attended Jesuit High School and then graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Cell Science. Dr. Rice graduated Magna Cum Laude from the National College of Chiropractic in Chicago, IL with the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic. He is board certified in nutrition.

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  Member of the American Chiropractic Association

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• Member of the American Chiropractic Association Council on Nutrition

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  Member of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition

• AARP Medicare

• Aetna [Aetna Health Inc. (a FL corp.)]

• Aetna Better Health of Florida

• Aetna Elect Choice

• Aetna Managed Choice

• Ambetter from Sunshine Health [Sunshine State Health Plan]

• Amerigroup

• AvMed Health Plans [AvMed, Inc.]

• Bright Health Insurance Company

• CarePlus Health Plans [CarePlus Health Plans, Inc.]

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

• Clear Health Alliance

• Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.

• Devoted Health

• Florida Blue [Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida]

• Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) [Health Options, Inc.]

• Magellan Health [Magellan Health, Inc.]

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Simply Healthcare Plans, Inc.

• Staywell Health Plan

• Sunshine Health

• UnitedHealthcare [Neighborhood Health Partnership, Inc.]

• UnitedHealthOne [Golden Rule Insurance Company]

• WellCare Health Plans of Florida