Dr. Beau Hightower earned the first of three Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology from the University of New Mexico. Subsequent Bachelor of Science degrees in Anatomy, followed by Health and Wellness were earned. Dr. Hightower graduated with honors from Parker University where he earned his DC degree. His Sports Medicine Residency was completed in Bogota, Colombia where he treated the country’s Olympic athletes at the Coldeportes training facility. He has practiced and held licenses in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Dr. Hightower graduated with the highest honors from California University with a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Sciences. He possesses over 400 hours of post-doctoral education in physical rehabilitation and functional neurology and is pursuing his PhD in Brain and Rehabilitation Sciences as well. Dr Hightower has acheived the prestigious credential of Diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Mangament.
Dr. Hightower has been recognized as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the Commission of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Continuing his post-graduate education, “Dr. H”has also been recognized by The National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist.
Dr. Hightower has completed his Functional Movement Screen education, and is a Certified FMS Instructor. “Dr. H” has successfully treated NFL players, major league baseball players, national champion NCAA wrestlers, champion UFC fighters, Ironman triathletes, elite marathon runners, Olympic athletes, and IFBB professional bodybuilders. Elite-OSM is the preffered provider for Jackson’s MMA.
Dr. Hightower is vocal in the support of his alma mater at the University of New Mexico and Parker University. He currnently serves as Vice President the Parker University Alumni Association and is a member of the University of New Mexico Alumni Letterman’s Association. Dr. Hightower is the team doctor for Jackson/Winklejohn’sa MMA gym, and writes a national injury column for KNUXX, a website dedicated to the coverage of boxing and mixed martial arts. Dr. H has served on numerous occasions at the Roundhouse in New Mexico, treating state senators and representatives and was recent appointed to the medical staff for USA Track and Field’s National Indoor Championships.
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