Chiropractors at the Decatur Back and Neck Center | Dr. Mario Fucinari

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Mario Fucinari D.C., CCSP, DAAPM, MCS-P

Dr. Fucinari has helped train doctors and staff over the last 20 years. He received his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University in Detroit and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1986.

After graduating from Palmer College, Dr. Fucinari completed studies in chiropractic orthopedics and attained his certification as a chiropractic sports physician and certified Insurance Consultant and a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders. He currently practices full time in Decatur, Illinois.

Dr. Fucinari was the recipient of the 1998 and the 2003 President's Award from the Illinois Chiropractic Society for his work with education and training. Dr. Fucinari has produced classes and publications on HIPAA, Clinical Documentation, Medicare, and Stroke and Cervical Manipulation. He is a national speaker for NCMIC and several state associations and a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician [CCSP].

James A. Symonds, D.C.

Dr. Symonds is a 1997 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. Dr. Symonds has taken several post-graduate certification classes in Orthotic Fitting and Stabilization and Equine and Small Animal Chiropractic Manipulation. Dr. James has taken several post-graduate courses in rehabilitation, Charret Extremity Adjustment Protocols and injury prevention.

Dr. Symonds is originally from Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada. He is an avid player of the drums in a Scottish Pipe Band and has competed in the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland. He has also volunteered to provide free chiropractic services to the animal shelter.

James Symonds D.C., his wife and three children love to camp, golf and fish. Dr. Symonds is involved in the Chiropractic Community Outreach Program and is available for public speaking for civic, public and church groups.