Scientific Advisory Board  

FOR NORTH AMERICAN MEDICAL CORPORATION  

March 22, 2006  

Dear Fellow Physicians:  

I have dedicated my life and neurosurgical career to the research and advancement of medical treatments that I believe truly benefits the human condition. In doing so, I have performed extensive research and published over 250 medical papers in journals all over the world. Besides being cited as the "father of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation," I am also often named as a leading authority on non-invasive spinal treatment and decompression.  

With this notoriety comes the difficult task of clarifying claimed associations with people or companies who create an impression of association with me, yet with whom I have no dealings whatsoever.  

As the decompression market has proliferated in recent years, so have the companies building all sorts of back treatment devices. I believe many of these misrepresent their product by utilizing my studies to support their efficacy. Not only do I take moral issue with this practice, but I also believe it is important to make clear that this is not good
science.  

Currently, any manufacturer can claim their product is built to accomplish an outcome,
but until they actually test their own device to prove that outcome, they can not honestly
make that claim! And they cannot claim to have equipment which is providing effects
similar to mine. I've even seen a device, the SpineMED, which completely changes the
biomechanics of the patient during treatment by tilting the pelvis to achieve a treatment
angle- yet they are referencing my studies as performed on completely different designs,
biomechanics and technology. I believe this to be grossly misrepresentative.  

Since 2004, I have been chairing the Scientific Advisory Board for North American
Medical Corporation and working with luminary doctors from orthopedic, physiatry,
anesthesiology, and other specialties in organizing and implementing more research on the Accu-SPINA System and IDD Therapy® protocols. There is still much work to be done.  

And I am happy to be able to provide this leadership for a company that conducts itself with integrity in the marketplace.  

Medical research today is a costly and arduous endeavor that takes true commitment.  

Consider carefully the companies that attempt to use our research and to sell you  

equipment, on the basis of my work. The Accu-SPINA System is the ONLY model  

that is built upon and continues to improve upon my work. I have no financial interest in NAM but consult with only them because of their integrity.  

Sincerely, 

C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD