Dr. Richard Amy,
The Laser Doc
Advancing the Practice of Laser Therapy
Dr. Amy is an instructor, educator, researcher, author, inventor and innovator in the health care field. His pioneering efforts have advanced treatment care understanding and plans through his applied neurology and neurological restoration approach.
Whether it be maladies involving the head, neck, shoulder or anywhere else in the body, Dr. Amy has documented success in multiple clinical trials through his unique approach and specific protocols.
Health dysfunctions involving TMD, headaches, migraines, sleep apnea, and other conditions can improve or be resolved as a result of his ground-breaking research and training.
Pioneering Laser Therapy Research
Having worked with clinical trials and case study design, his prior efforts resulted in the first FDA clearance for the therapeutic uses of low level laser therapy. Furthermore, since that time, he has catapulted his neurological restoration techniques using lasers and other modalities.
As an innovator and inventor, Dr. Amy designed and created one of the most successful pain, headache and migraine cessation programs. Additionally, he lead the organization as the key instructor for the better part of a decade.
As a result, Dr. Rick has taught hundreds of health care professionals through continuing education programs at UNLV and Nova University.
Clinical Expertise Across Disciplines
As a practitioner, Dr. Amy's background includes breadth and depth of experience in functional neurology, orthopedics, sports medicine, general medicine, and dentistry. Moreover, his expertise extends to nutrition, rehabilitation, plastic surgery and molecular sciences.
As an instructor and lecturer, Dr. Amy has been a dominant figure in the Continuing Education arena over the past two decades. Consequently, he is considered an expert in functional neurology correction spanning across many healthcare disciplines.
A Global Mission for Healing
Using a combination of traditional standards for care with objective differentiation metrics, Dr. Rick is often able to resolve conditions using methods that are both therapeutic and diagnostic. In particular, his preference leans towards integrative conservative care which is both safe and non-invasive.
Since entering practice in the mid 90's, Dr. Amy has not only instructed professionally on a global basis, but has also volunteered his time at clinics and hospitals around the world. In addition, during the past several years, he has focused considerable attention on cellular oxygenation and its role in health maladies.
His bedside manner and patient care process is unmatched. In particular, Dr. Rick is a great listener and a strong proponent of detailed history information. Therefore, his contributions in central pain management techniques may well prove to be one of the most significant advancements in Physical Medicine in the 21st century.
Career Highlights
Accomplishments & Expertise
First FDA Clearance — Therapeutic Low-Level Laser Researcher and Study Design for First Low Level Laser FDA clearance in the United States
Applied Neurology Program — Founder and Instructor of the Applied Neurology Certification Program at Logan College
University of San Francisco — Post Graduate Clinical Neurology Program Board Eligibility
Chief Medical Director — TruDenta & Dental Resource Systems
CAM Outreach Doctor — Hospital Regional, Delicias, Mexico including Stroke Rehabilitation and Coma Cessation
Clinical Research — Organized two double blind, 100 patient, randomized, multi-clinic, placebo controlled studies for chronic pain
Published Author — Author of The Low-Level Laser A-Z Protocol Book and Therapeutic Laser Applications for Injury Management
Surgical Instruction — Instructed laser assisted surgeries including liposuction, breast reduction and augmentation
Research Fellow — Applied Neurology protocols for Headaches, Migraines, TMD, Musculoskeletal disorders, Wound Healing, Burn Mediation and more
Athletic Performance — Developed protocols for Reflex & Agility Optimization, Sport Medicine Rehabilitation and Athletic Performance Enhancement
25,000+ Practitioners Trained — Worldwide across Chiropractors, Dentists, Neurologists, Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons and more
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Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor prior to treatment if you are pregnant, have cancer, or have a hemorrhagic disease. The treatment will accelerate the body’s metabolism and detoxification, please drink plenty of water before and after treatment.