William J. Moreau, DC, DACBSP, FACSM

Dr. William J. Moreau is a nationally recognized leader in sports medicine, concussion care, and autonomic dysfunction. He served as Director of Clinics for the United States Olympic Committee and was appointed Chief Medical Officer for Team USA at two Olympic Games, a distinction that reflects a rare level of clinical leadership at the highest level of sport. Notably, he is the only Doctor of Chiropractic to have served in this role for a national Olympic organization.

He is a Distinguished Clinical Professor, Emeritus at the University of Western States and currently serves as CEO of NeuroSport Spine and Concussion Center. His clinical work focuses on complex cases involving post-concussion syndrome, dysautonomia, and POTS, where he has developed innovative, evidence-guided treatment approaches.

Dr. Moreau has delivered over 450 invited lectures worldwide and remains actively engaged in clinical research, education, and medical-legal consultation.

Learn more about conditions treated at NeuroSport:

• Post-concussion syndrome

• POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)

• Dysautonomia

Selected Publications and Presentations

• Moreau W., Helma P., Shabin K. (2026).
  Artificial Intelligence readiness in chiropractic education: A cross-sectional survey of student and practitioner perceptions of artificial intelligence integration.
  Accepted for podium presentation at the Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF) Conference, “Risks and Rewards of Artificial Intelligence,” June 27, 2026.

• Moreau W., Nabhan D., Khodaee M., Waterbrook A. L., & Gammons M. (2020).
  Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma: Advanced On- and Off-field Management.
  Springer International Publishing.

• Pierpoint L., Zdziarski L., Taylor D., Moreau W., & Nabhan D. (2020).
  Normative baseline SCAT5 scores in a population of United States Olympic athletes.
  British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(Suppl 1), A79–A80.
  https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2020-IOCAbstracts.189

• Wilkerson G., Nabhan D., Prusmack C., & Moreau W. (2018).
  Detection of persisting concussion effects on neuromechanical responsiveness.
  Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.
  https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001647

• Moreau B., Bluawet C., Wilbur R., Simpson J., & Coan M. (2017).
  RIO 2016 Olympic and Paralympic sports medicine strategies and lessons learned for Tokyo.
  American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting and World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, Denver, CO.

• Moreau W., & Stoos W. (2006).
  Informed consent: It is all about communication.
  Journal of the American Chiropractic Association, May–June, 15–18.

Selected Invited Lectures

• American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP)
  Concussion Evaluation and Management Series

• University of Western States
  Autonomic Dysfunction and Chronic Pain

• Tennessee Chiropractic Association
  Concussion and Physical Examination Workshops

• American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians Annual Symposium
  Concussion Evaluation and Clinical Decision-Making

• Kentucky Association of Chiropractors
  Concussion and Clinical Decision-Making

• Mississippi Chiropractic Association
  Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Risk Assessment

Signature Lectures

Building an Olympic Champion: The Difference of a Heartbeat
A keynote presentation exploring the integration of sports medicine, physiology, and performance at the highest level of competition. Drawing from experience with Team USA, this lecture highlights how medical systems, data, and clinical decision-making contribute to elite athlete success.

Concussion: From Sideline to Systems-Based Care
A comprehensive clinical framework for the evaluation and management of concussion, emphasizing a systems-based approach that integrates neurological, cervical, and autonomic components. This presentation draws on experience across Olympic and professional sport environments, including participation in interdisciplinary concussion research initiatives, with a focus on diagnosis, risk management, and return-to-play decision-making.

Dysautonomia and POTS: Clinical Evaluation and Management
A structured approach to the identification and management of autonomic dysfunction, with emphasis on clinical assessment, physiological mechanisms, and targeted rehabilitation strategies. This lecture incorporates practical tools and frameworks used in the management of patients with POTS and related conditions.

Medical-Legal Experience

Dr. Moreau’s medical-legal work is grounded in objective clinical evaluation, careful documentation, and clear clinical reasoning. His experience includes the assessment and management of complex cases involving concussion, post-concussion syndrome, autonomic dysfunction, and persistent symptom presentations where diagnostic clarity, mechanism of injury, and functional impact must be addressed with precision.

His approach emphasizes consistency between the reported history, physical examination findings, diagnostic testing, and the clinical course over time. This includes careful attention to causation analysis, measurable deficits, symptom progression, treatment response, and the overall defensibility of the medical record. Documentation is developed to support medical necessity, case clarity, and accurate communication of clinical status without exaggeration or unsupported conclusions.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Moreau has experience with narrative medical reports, case review, and consultation in cases requiring detailed clinical interpretation. His background in high-level sports medicine, concussion care, and complex autonomic presentations informs a structured and disciplined approach to medical-legal analysis.

Selected Awards and Honors

• Standard-of-Care Expert Consultant, Colorado Attorney General’s Office (2025–2026)

• Lifetime Achievement Award, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (2010)

• Presidential Sports Chiropractor of the Year, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (2006)

• Sports Chiropractor of the Year, Colorado Chiropractic Association (2013, 2009)

• Robert C. Reed Award for Best Abstract (2012)

• John Nash Award for Best Multidisciplinary Abstract (2012)

• Iowa High School Athletic Directors – Sports Physician of the Year (2003)

• American Chiropractic Association Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness Sports Chiropractor of the Year (2000)

Full Curriculum Vitae

For a complete record of academic appointments, publications, invited lectures, and professional activities, access the full curriculum vitae below.