Chiropractic Expert – National Guideline Author

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Dr. Louis Crivelli, D.C., M.S., F.I.C.C. is a board-certified chiropractor with over two decades of clinical, academic, and professional leadership experience. He is licensed in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, with active clinical practice and administrative oversight across multidisciplinary settings. Dr. Crivelli provides expert witness services related to chiropractic scope of practice, standards of care, injury causation, biomechanics, and treatment appropriateness—especially in cases involving motor vehicle accidents (MVA), soft tissue injuries, spinal trauma, and functional impairment. He is a three-time recipient of the Maryland Chiropractic Association’s Chiropractor of the Year award and is the Association’s First Vice President and former Board Chair. Nationally, he serves as the Immediate Past Chair of the Clinical Compass (formerly CCGPP), where he co-authored evidence-based clinical guidelines on neck pain, low back pain, chronic pain, health promotion, and informed consent. His guideline development work is published in peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Dr. Crivelli was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College), where he contributes to the strategic oversight of one of the nation's premier chiropractic institutions. He is also a recognized educator and program director, having trained hundreds of chiropractic assistants over the last 20 years. He is certified in myofascial trigger point dry needling, Cox Distraction Technique, and has advanced training in spinal trauma through the San Diego Spine Research Institute. His professional affiliations include the American Chiropractic Association (Maryland Delegate, Legislative Committee, and Guidelines Task Force), the Council on Forensic Sciences, the North American Spine Society, and the International College of Chiropractors (Fellow). He also serves on the Research Workgroup for the national Chiropractic Strategic Plan. Dr. Crivelli’s expert witness experience is supported by deep familiarity with documentation standards, SOAP notes, outcome assessments, and interprofessional communication. He has served as an invited lecturer for state and national chiropractic associations and at institutions such as NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. His opinions are grounded in clinical evidence, real-world experience, and the current best practices of the chiropractic profession. Dr. Crivelli is available for case review, written reports, deposition, and trial testimony for both plaintiff and defense. His expertise is especially valuable in cases involving whiplash, spinal biomechanics, standard of care disputes, and treatment necessity. Based in Maryland, he accepts cases nationwide.