Kelly Bahr, DC, DACBSP

Kelly Bahr is the chiropractor at Advanced Body Dynamics in Centennial, CO.  She is team doctor for Lutheran High School in Parker and medical director of the Naked Foot 5K. She co-teaches with Rick Bahr the Emergency Procedures and Advanced Emergency Procedures courses for the chiropractic sports medicine programs through DC Online, Western States Chiropractic College, Southern California University of Health Sciences and Palmer Chiropractic College.

Kelly completed her baccalaureate degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Human Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She also achieved her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Western States Chiropractic College in Portland, OR. Dr. Bahr has since completed post graduate training and has obtained certifications in the following programs: DACBSP (Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians) through Palmer Chiropractic College, CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), Advanced Proficiency rated in Activator Methods of Chiropractic Techniques, MATs (Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist) and KT1 and KT2 Kinesiotaping practitioner. Dr. Bahr also is certified to perform sports physicals in the state of Colorado. Kelly is an active member of the Colorado Chiropractic Association.

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Dr. Kelly Bahr has successfully completed the requirements to be certified as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP). The DACBSP certification requires the doctor to attend a minimum of 300 hours of postgraduate education. This instruction is specific to evaluating physical fitness and the assessment and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. Following the completion of these hours, the doctor must then take and successfully pass a comprehensive written examination. The doctor must also successfully complete a practical (hands-on) examination. In addition, the doctor must have a sports-related paper published in a peer-reviewed journal and a minimum of 100 hours providing hands-on treatment to athletes outside of the clinical setting.

This training will aid Dr. Bahr in the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries by enhancing her diagnostic skills and patient care. The DACBSP accreditation exists to provide a uniform standard of education that assures teams and athletes that the doctor has met a high level of competency in chiropractic sports medicine. Dr. Bahr joins approximately 200 others nationally who hold this designation.

If you are interested in having your sports event covered, please contact
Dr. Bahr at:  303-790-7650

Experience:

• Doctor of Chiropractic from Western State Chiropractic College
• Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians from Palmer West
• BA in Human Biology from University of Northern Colorado
• Advanced Proficiency rated in Activator Methods Techniques
• Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Specialist
• USAT Level I Coach
• Teacher’s Assistant for the CCSP courses.
• Certified by the State of Colorado to do Sports Physicals

Volunteer Work:

• Allisports Dew Tour
• Lutheran High School Parker
• Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
• 5430 Sprint Triathlon
• Rocky Mountain 1/2 Marathon
• Rooftop Rodeo in Estes Park
• Boulder Peak Triathlon
• 5430 Long Triathlon
• Livestrong Challenge
• Foundation for Wellness Professionals

Affiliated With:

• Colorado Chiropractic Association
• American Chiropractic Association