FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Marietta, Georgia – October 24th, 2026
Dr. Erik Roach was invited to and attended the 1st Ever National, Non-Surgical Knee Certification University Program.
For the 1st Time Ever, LIFE University in conjunction with DISC Centers of America and KNEE Centers of America, provided a CEU training at the University campus which provided Doctors and their teams a Non-Surgical Knee Certification Educational Program dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Knee Conditions. Knee pain and its related symptoms have become an epidemic and global health burden with nearly 600 million individuals worldwide living with Osteoarthritis, the leading cause of joint pain.
This historic program included the etiology of a host of Knee conditions including meniscus tears, ligamentous conditions, (ACL. MCL, PCL), patella dysfunctions, inflammatory conditions, traumatic knee injuries and biomechanical, structural dysfunctions.
The focus being on a proper diagnosis with the proper medical history to include the appropriate orthopedic and neurological tests including a host of medically necessary imaging tests from X-Rays to MRI’s and more.
It also included education on some of the latest medical technologies for the proper treatment of Knee conditions including Laser, Photobiomodulation, Electroanalgesics, PRP, Stem Cell, Knee Decompression, Cryotherapy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Care.
This historic Certification was focused on a Non-Surgical Approach to treating Knee Conditions and was attended by Physicians from over 3 States and Canada. This also coincided with the NEW Release of the 840-page Hardcover ULTIMATE NON-SURGICAL KNEE TREATMENT BOOK written by some of the featured instructors at the Certification and “Exclusive “to KNEE Centers of America & DISC Centers of America Doctors and Clinics Nationwide.
It included a 1X historic team of Medical, Chiropractic and Professional Sports Educators that included,
Dr. Eric Kaplan, D.C., F.I.A.M.A., Dr. Perry Bard, D.C.,
Dr. Franco Vigna M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jay Lombard, D.O. Medical Neurologist,
Dr. Jason Davis, D.C., Dr. Mark Losagio, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., F.I.A.C.N,
Barry Weinberg, Head Trainer -MLB, (Yankees, Athletics, Cardinals),
Duane Clemons-NFL, (Captain – Chiefs, Vikings, Bengals), Dr. Stephen Novelli, D.C., Dr. Brian Hesser, D.C., Dr. John Zilliox, D.C., Dr. Peter Ferraro, D.C.,
Dr. Jason Kaplan, D.C.& Dr. Devin Bard, D.C.
It also included a keynote presentation by Dr. Erol Yoldas, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, whose unmatched resume includes Team Physician for the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins, Colorado Rockies & more. Dr. Yoldas is considered by many as one of the top Knee Orthopedic Surgeons and was the former Medical Director of the renowned Steadman Clinic in Vail Colorado, and who now practices in South Florida.
LIFE University, established in 1975 in Marietta, Georgia became the LARGEST combined Undergraduate and Graduate University in the World featuring its renowned Chiropractic Educational Program and have graduated Doctors from all 50 states, including multiple countries. Under the leadership of its newly appointed President Dr. Brian Kelly, and Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Kevin Fogarty, LIFE University has taken a giant leap forward in the Collegiate and Academic world by partnering with DISC Centers of America in its Outpatient Clinic and Educational Center and in providing these exclusive high-level National Certificate Programs in Spinal Disc Decompression, Peripheral Neuropathy and Non-Surgical Knee education.
Utilizing the Medical Protocols of Dr. Norman Shealy, M.D.,Ph.D., Neurosurgeon and Harvard Instructor, with over 500+ published research studies and as part of the LIFE University / DISC Centers of America clinic curriculum, future student doctors are being trained in an unmatched learning and experiential “hands-on’” dynamic.
All of which is designed to create the best patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life, for so many patients.
To learn more contact:
Lissette Roach
Roach Spine & Disc Center
623 Maitland Avenue #1101,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
407-678-2009