Rodney S. VanPelt, M.D.

Prolotherapy and Orthopedic Medicine Specialist

Specializing in the relief of painful neck, back and joint disorders through Prolotherapy and other non-surgical treatments.

Beulah Land Natural Medicine Clinic
Board of Directors, Volunteer Physician, Thebes, IL

PERSONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Diplomate of the Society of Orthopedic Medicine of London, England
Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES:
2002-present: San Francisco Preventive Medical Group, Prolotheraphy
2002-present: Greenlee Chiropractic, Auburn, CA, Prolotheraphy
1994-present: Orthopedic Wellness Center, Ukiah, CA, Prolotheraphy
1992-1994: Long Valley Health Center, Laytonville, CA , Family Medicine
1989-1992: Mendocino Community Hospital Clinic, Ukiah, CA, Family Medicine
1993: Apprenticed with Gustav Hemwall in Prolotherapy
1986-1989: Completed Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
1982-1986: M.D. Degree from Loma Linda University Medical School, Loma Linda, California
1977-1982: B.S. Degree in Biochemistry from Pacific Union College, Angwin , California

POINTS OF INTEREST:
Contributing Author: Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away!
Instructor in Prolotherapy Professional Seminars 1998 & 1999
Practicing Prolotherapy since 1993
Prolotherapy comprises about 80% of my practice
I treat Dr. Hauser when he needs it.
Dr. Hauser treats me when I need it. He cured my Migraine headaches!

Additional Information:

Rodney Van Pelt, M.D., is the consummate Orthopedic Medicine Specialist. He received his medical degree from Loma Linda University Medical School and completed his family practice residency in Florida. He practiced family medicine for several years until falling in love with the specialty of Orthopedic Medicine. This field of medicine uses all the different modalities of pain with conservative treatments, whereas Orthopedic Surgery uses surgery to "help" chronic pain. The two fields should not be confused. Dr. Van Pelt then received specialized training in the Cyriax technique of Orthopedic Medicine, taking some of his training in Oxford, England. He is one of the few American physicians who is a member of the Society of Orthopedic Medicine of London, England.

Dr. Van Pelt met Ross and Marion Hauser on the mission field in La Cieba, Honduras, in 1993, and they have been doing missionary work together ever since that time. Dr. Van Pelt is one of the volunteer physicians who regularly serves at Beulah Land Natural Medicine Clinic in southern Illinois. He serves on the board of directors of that organization. He is one of the kindest and most talented young doctors in medicine. He is considered one of the finest Prolotherapy physicians in the country. He is the father of three children and husband of Kim, who also regularly volunteers at Beulah Land Natural Medicine Clinic. Besides all of the above, Dr. Van Pelt does a mighty fine Monty Phython impersonation.