TCC

Speaker at the TCC Convention 2025

The Maintain in Maintenance Care
A two-hour (2 CE hours so 100min) session that repeats twice on Saturday, July 12th.  One at 8:30AM and one at 10:40AM

Erik Shimane DC is the current Pedagogical Director For The Post-Secondary Training, Manual Etio-Therapy Programs for the US, a former Associate Professor for the International Diplomate of Osteopathy program in the Dominican Republic at the Universidad Federico Hernriquez y Carvajal, and Owner Operator of Epik Chiro in Honolulu, Hawaii. Erik is currently instructing at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, at the Somatraining Institute in Dallas, Texas and a recent speaker at the WGFS 2024 for Titleist Performance Institute. The Pelvilogy and Spinology Developmental Programs Originated by Guy VOYER DO in 1974 are base on the three pillars: Fascial Relational Anatomy, Tensegrity Biomechanics, and Complexity Philosophy. Programs currently instructing are the ELDOA™, GDN - Global Dynamic Normalization, Pelvilogy and Spinology courses that follow the philosophy “You are your own best therapist”-Guy VOYER DO.

Chiropractic Manipulative Techniques are HVLA cost-effective treatments for the neuro-musculo-skeletal system and can be applied to a specific somatic region. To complement manipulation techniques, one may use a series of myofascial decoaptation to maintain the integrity of that specific region. Learn how to use Étirements Longitudinaux avec Decoaptation Ostéo Articulaire with Pelvis Techno-Methodologies to effectively manage low back pain with emphasis on the anatomical relationship with the iliolumbar ligaments.

Emphasis on “You are your own best therapist” and “Learn by doing” approach to maintenance care. To maintain the chiropractic adjustment or normalization of a given articulation(s) with emphasis on the pelvi-region.

Erik Shimane

DR. ERIK SHIMANE, D.C.

Erik Shimane was born and raised on the island of O'ahu. Dr. Erik graduated from Kaiser High School and went on to earn a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Science from the University of Hawai'i Manoa. He achieved his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer West Chiropractic College in San Jose, CA and continues to obtain numerous post graduate certificates.

Dr. Erik also known as "Eazy" from elementary days has a wealth of knowledge and expertise with nutrition, dietary and herbal supplementation, neuromusculoskeletal pain, sports specific injuries and rehabilitation techniques. Dr. Erik has traveled across the world learning from a multitude of disciplines working in depth with biomechanics and rehabilitation from acute injuries and having the privilege working with the physically challenged. Dr. Erik specializes in Nutrition, Golf Fitness, Volleyball, Martial Arts and Dancing injuries.

In the past, Dr. Erik has been an on-field medical/chiropractic volunteer for the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, Internationl Children Games, Ultimate International Karate Championships, North Face Endurance Challenge, San Francisco Full/Half Marathon, Honolulu Marathon, Santa Cruz Beach Volleyball Tournaments, Muddy Buddy, 24 Hours of Adrenaline and many more events. Dr. Erik continues to perform and compete in different competition such as breaking salsa and duo-straps aerial acts. 

Post-Graduate Certificates

Active Release Technique® (A.R.T.) - Upper, Lower, Spine, Nerve Entrapment, Biomechanics, Masters, Active Palpation, Complex Protocols, Ironman Provider Network

Titleist Performance Institute - Medical Professional Level 3, Junior Coach Level 3, Fitness Professional Level 3, Power Coach Level 2

 

Nutrition: Standard Process, Mediherb, Energetix

Morphogenic Field Technique

System Strength Analysis

OTZ Health Education Systems

Cranial Adjusting Turner Style (CATS) - Level 1, 2

Active Isolated Stretching - Mattes Method

Kinesio® Taping Technique, Rock Tape, 

HawkGrip, Graston® Technique

Anatomy Trains - Survey Course

Functional Movement Systems: SFMA Level 1, FMS Level 1

Olympic Weight Lifting Coach

Lower Quarter Biomechanics

Spine Rehabilitation

Cold Laser

Physiotherapy