Meet Dr. Schmid

Dr. Della Schmid, M.S.,D.C. has been in private practice for over 17 years and owns Colonial Chiropractic Centre. Dr. Schmid earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Illinois in 1990. In addition, Dr. Schmid holds a Master of Science degree in Biomechanics from the University of Delaware, as well as two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Human Biology from the National College of Chiropractic and the other in Physical Education from Ithaca College.

Dr. Schmid is currently certified as a Chiropractic Sports Physician and has earned 300 postdoctoral hours toward board eligibility as a Chiropractic Orthopedic specialist. Additionally, Dr. Schmid has the following qualifications:

Fellowships/Professional Experience:

• Research Fellow, National College of Chiropractic, 1987-90
• Consultant, Leeway Hospital, AIDS subacute facility, New Haven, CT, 1996-2006
• Sports Medicine Volunteer – Nutmeg Games, 1993 - 95, NYC Marathon - 2002
• Adjunct Instructor - Diagnostic Imaging, University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 1992
• Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician - State of CT, 1987-94
• Teaching Assistant, University of Delaware, 1983-85

Board Certification/Licensure:

• Doctor of Chiropractic License, State of CT, 1992-
• National Board of Chiropractic Examiners - Board Certified, 1990
• American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1994-
• American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics, Board eligible

Professional Affiliations:

• American Chiropractic Association
• Connecticut Chiropractic Association
• American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians

Community Involvement:

• Newtown Public Schools Wellness Committee, 2008-
• United Way of Northern Fairfield County, Review Team, 2007
• Kevin’s Community Center (free Newtown health clinic) – Board of Directors, 2005-
• Newtown Health & Safety Fair, Co-Chairperson, 1994-
• Newtown Business & Professional Women – member, Co- President, 1996 – 97
• Newtown Chamber of Commerce- member 1995-, Board of Directors, 1995-98

Award & Recognitions:

• Kevin’s Community Center Volunteer of the Year Award, 2008
• Connecticut Chiropractic Association Community Service Award, 2001
• Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research-Student Research Award, 1989
• University of Delaware, Women Graduate Students of Excellence Award, 1985

Published Papers/Professional Presentations:

• “Pain and Prostaglandin Levels in Dysmenorrheic Women Following Spinal Manipulation”, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1992.
• “Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy: Effects on Cervical Motion in the Sagittal Plane”
  Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research International Conference on Spinal Manipulation, Washington, DC, March 1989.

Dr. Schmid is a lover of the outdoors, gardening, sports, cooking, and spending time with family. She has participated in triathlons, bike racing, and running races over the years.