Daniel Redwood

Daniel Redwood serves as Director of the MS in Nutrition & Functional Medicine at the University of Western States (UWS), a leading institution in integrated health care. With 25 years of clinical chiropractic experience emphasizing nutrition and acupuncture, he previously held a professorship at Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City where he supervised student interns and taught clinical nutrition.

His educational background includes:

• BA in English, State University of New York at Buffalo
• Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic

Dr. Redwood's research focuses on the integration of nutrition and functional medicine within chiropractic practice, advocating for evidence-based holistic models that prioritize prevention and self-care. His work bridges conventional and complementary medicine through clinical applications in pain management, chronic disease prevention, and lifestyle interventions.

His scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational chiropractic principles toward integrative approaches, with increasing emphasis on evidence-based nutrition protocols and interdisciplinary collaboration in health care delivery systems.

Key recognitions include:

• Educator of the Year (Missouri State Chiropractic Association)
• Six-time Virginia Chiropractic Association Literary Award winner

As an educator and academic leader, he has shaped curriculum development through editorial roles including founding editor of The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine and current associate editor of Topics in Integrative Healthcare. His consulting work with WebMD and Integrative Medicine Consult extends his influence into digital health platforms.

Dr. Redwood actively builds bridges between medical disciplines through his leadership at UWS and participation in the Research Agenda Conference (RAC), positioning functional medicine as central to the future of integrated health care systems.