About The Doctor

Dr. Karl K. Nishimura
Dr. Nishimura is a groundbreaking orthodontist who is altering the world’s perception of orthodontia and it’s integral connection to whole body healing. He is a graduate of Loyola University, School of Dentistry and University of Illinois Department of Orthodontics. He also holds an M.D from the University of Health Sciences of Antigua to a designation he obtained for his research in pain therapy and for his upcoming book. He has extensive background in craniofacial orthopedic treatment and TMJ disorders. He is also trained in cranio-sacral acupressure, kinesiology, shiatsu, and massage techniques.

With his extensive education and research he is a senior clinical instructor in the Clinical Practice Program at White Memorial Hospital’s TMJ clinic, in Los Angeles, California. He teaches Trauma Release courses sponsored by the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators. He has lectured internationally on Myofascial Pain Disorders, Temporo-mandibular Joint Syndrome, Craniofacial Orthopedics, and, Trauma Release Treatment.

Education
University of Health Sciences Antigua, Advanced Program for Dental Specialties, Doctor of Medicine, M.D. 1999
California College of Physical Arts, Massage Therapist 1990
University of Illinois at Chicago, Certificate in Specialty of Orthodontics, 1962
Loyola University, School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1960
University of Denver, Bachelor of Arts Chemistry 1953

Professional Involvement
Senior Clinical Instructor of the Clinical Practice Program for the Evaluation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Craniofacial Pain, White Memorial Otolaryngology Foundation January 1996 - Present
Faculty, TMJ Clinic, ENT Department
White Memorial Hospital 1990 – present
Associate professor of Orthodontics Loma Linda University, 1967 – 1974
Assistant Professor of Orthodontics Loma Linda University, 1965 – 1967

Professional Memberships
Diplomat, of the American Association of Orthodontics
Diplomat, of the American Dental Association
Southern California Dental Association
Orange County Dental Association
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontics
California State Society of Orthodontists
Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management
American Massage Therapy Association
Foundation for Orthodontics Research
Removable Functional Appliance Study Club
Orange County Orthodontic Study Club
ELAN – Orthodontic Practice Management Group
Progressive Study Club
Bioprogressive Orthodontic Study Club
The Cranial Academy – A component of the American Academy of Osteopathy

Teaching Positions

Presenter
AAO Doctor’s Round Table Discussion
Chicago, May 2000

Director
Osteopathic – Dental Group
Omiya, Japan, March 2000

Director
Trauma Release Therapy 1 Course
Brea, CA, August 2000

Instructor in Clinical Orthodontics
Loma Linda University, 1962 – 1965

Assistant Professor of Orthodontics
Loma Linda University, 1965 – 1967

Associate Professor of Orthodontics
Loma Linda University, 1967 – 1974

Visiting Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics
Loma Linda University, 1974 – 1990

Faculty
TMJ Clinic ENT Department 1990 - Present

Senior Clinical Instructor of the Clinical Practice Program for the Evaluation
Diagnosis, and Treatment of Craniofacial Pain
White Memorial Otolaryngology Foundation January 1996 – present

Table Clinic
PCSO Convention, Los Angeles, CA
Masticator Muscle Balance Posterior Temporal Exercise

Guest Lecturer
Maxillofacial Study Group, New Concepts in Orthodontics

Seminar Speaker
AAO Convention, Anaheim, California
Activators: How, What, and When, 1978

Guest Lecturer
UCLA Orthodontic Department
New Concepts in Orthodontics

Guest Lecturer
Loma Linda Orthodontic Department
New Concepts in Orthodontics

First International Orthodontic Congress, Tokyo, Japan

Guest Lecturer
Southern California Dental Hygienists

Guest Lecturer
Orthodontic Study Groups

Presenter
PCSO, Round Table Breakfasts

Guest Lecturer
USC Orthodontic Alumni Group

Program Speaker
PCSO Southern Component, 1982

Program Speaker
PCSO Northern Component, 1982

Program Speaker
Foundation for Orthodontic Research, 1983

Program Speaker
PCSO Convention, 1986

Program Speaker
Southern California
Dental Management Group, 1989

Presenter, Round Table Speaker
PCSO Convention, October 1989

Guest Lecturer, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Of the Pacific, 1989, 1991

Chairman, Lecturer
Cranio-Facial Study Group, 1990-Present

International Pilot Team for Clinical
Evaluation of the Elastodontic Appliances

Lecturer
White Memorial Hospital, TMJ Clinic, ENT Dept., 1999-Present

Guest Speaker
The Seattle Lecture
Elastontics/Twin Block, November 1992

Program Speaker
Autogenic Trauma Release
Arizona Cranial Study Group, June 1993

Lecturer
Osteopathic – Dental Seminar, 1993

Presenter
Trauma Release Therapy
Upledger Institute
Pilot Program – 1994

Presenter
Eclectic Study Group
Integrated Trauma Release Therapy I & II, 1996

Director
Trauma Release Therapy I Course
San Diego, CA, February 1996

Director
Trauma Release Therapy I Course
Vancouver, B.C, Canada, May 1996

Director
Trauma Release Therapy I Course
Tucson, Arizona, December 1996

Director
Trauma Release Therapy I Course
Boston, Massachusetts, March 1997

Director
Trauma Release Therapy I Course
San Francisco, California, October 1997

Director
Trauma Release Therapy I Course
Toronto, Canada, December 1997

Guest Lecturer
Valley of the Sun Study Group
Phoenix, Arizona, January 1998

Principal Speaker
First Osteopathic-Dental Conference
Omiya, Japan, August 1998

Lecturer
Osteopathic – Dental Group
Tustin, CA, August 1997