Karl Riecken, DO, MA, IFMCP(c), CSCS, CISSN

Karl Riecken

Functional, Human-Performance Physician

Dedicated to the health and performance of all those seeking to improve their lives through a holistic approach to human well-being.

Named by Healthy Living Magazine as one of Lake County’s 20 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness in 2016

Education

ROCKY VISTA UNIVERSITY  COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

DO - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine – (2021; honors distinctions: Osteopathic Principles and Practice, Family Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Pain Management)

UNIVERSITY  OF CENTRAL  FLORIDA

MA – Sport and Fitness: Health/Wellness and Applied Exercise Physiology (2011)

BS – Biomedical Sciences (2016, partial coursework only)

ROLLINS  COLLEGE

BA – Anthropology, Music (Cum Laude, double major) (2007)

Research Publications
  • Karl Riecken, MA, OMS II; A.J. LaPorta, MD, FACS; T. Hoang, MD, FACS; J.D. Malone, MD; R. Franciose, MD, FACS; M. Taylor, PhD; M. Dukovich, PhD; L. Gaul, MD. Improvements in Physiological, but not Psychological, Variables of Stress Inoculation are Correlated with Hyper-Realistic Simulation of Combat Surgery Situation Training. March 9, 2019. Poster Presentation. The Association of Military Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.
  • A.J. LaPorta, MD, FACS; Karl Riecken, MA, OMS II; T. Hoang, MD, FACS; J.D. Malone, MD; R. Franciose, MD, FACS; M. Taylor, PhD; M. Dukovich, PhD; L. Gaul, MD. Physiological Variables of Stress Inoculation Measured and Affected by Hyper-Realistic® Medical Military Training. Jan 26, 2019. Poster Presentation. IMSH Society for Simulation in Healthcare Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.
  • Karl Riecken, MA, OMS II; T. Hoang, MD, FACS; A.J. LaPorta, MD, FACS; J.D. Malone, MD; R. Franciose, MD, FACS; M. Taylor, PhD; M. Dukovich, PhD; L. Gaul, MD. Surgical Team Training with Objective Measures of the Team Monitored by Heart Rate Variability. Nov 6, 2018. Poster Presentation. 7th Annual RVUCOM Research Appreciation Day, Parker, CO. RVUCOM Archive Link
  • Karl Riecken and Robert Moore. "The semantics of soul among Chinese and American University Students": Annual Contention of the Soc. for Anthro. Sciences. Feb. 22, 2007, San Antonio.
Professional Experience

COMPLETE CONCEPT ATHLETICS, LLC - Owner and Head Coach - 2010-Present

ROCKY VISTA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE - Osteopathic Student Physician - 2017-2021

  • Vice-President, Integrative Medicine Club
  • RVU Mental Health Ambassador
  • Peer Support Officer
  • Colorado Physician Health Program Education and Outreach Committee Member

UNIVERSITY  OF CENTRAL  FLORIDA - Adjunct Faculty, Sport and Exercise Science – 2015-2017

NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER,  PART OF SOUTH  LAKE HOSPITAL  & ORLANDO  HEALTH - Coordinator of Performance Testing and Exercise Physiologist - 2012-2017

VANGUARD TRIATHLON - Lead Performance Physiologist - 2011-2012

USA TRIATHLON - High Performance Coaching Assistant - 2010-2011 

USA SWIMMING - National Team Performance Intern - 2010

USA TRIATHLON - Administrative Assistant, Florida Region - 2008-2010

TRI PEAK ATHLETE - Assistant Coach - 2008-2009

CENTRAL FLORIDA TRIATHLON CLUB - Assistant Coach - 2007-2009

FAIRWEATHER FRIEND (Brit-Pop Band) - Drummer, Percussionist - 2006-2009

BRASS BAND OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - Section Percussionist - 2006-2009

BACH FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, WINTER PARK - Section Percussionist - 2004-2009

ST. LUKE'S CATHEDRAL, ORLANDO - Resident Percussionist - 2003-2009

WINTER PARK HIGH SCHOOL - Percussion Instructor - 2007-2009

LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Percussion Instructor - 2006-2009

FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL - Percussion Instructor - 2006-2008

Selected Publications

DEVELOPING YOUNG  TRIATHLETES

  • Chapter 24 in Complete Guide to Triathlon
  • Publication by Human Kinetics and USA Triathlon, May 2012

LACTATE THRESHOLD TESTING AND  TRAINING

  • In USA Triathlon Level II Coaching Manual
  • Publication by USA Triathlon, September 2011

INTERNET-BASED

Certifications
  • Institute for Functional Medicine - Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice and Hormone Advanced Practice Module
  • Fascial Distortion Model - Module 1
  • AdventureMed - Advanced Wilderness Life Support Certified Provider
  • International Society of Sports Nutrition - Certified Sports Nutritionist
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association - Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • USA Triathlon - Level 2 Coach; Youth  and Junior Specialist
  • USA Weightlifting - Level 1 Sport Performance Coach
  • USA Cycling - Level 3 Coach with Distinction (lapsed)
  • USA Track and Field - Level 1 Coach
  • Road Runners Club of America - Level 1 Coach
  • National Association of Underwater Instructors - Open Water SCUBA
Volunteer Experience
  • US Ski and Snowboard Medical Emergencies in Ski and Snowboard Training Gillian Bower, PT - December 2018
  • Rock n' Roll Marathon Sports Medicine David Carfagno, DO – October 2017
  • Orlando Regional Medical Center Intensive Care Unit Jeffery Sadowsky, MD – July 2015 - September 2015
  • Winter Park Family Practice Kathleen Todd, DO - July 2012 - December 2012
  • Winter Park Memorial Hospital Emergency David Sarkarati, DO, FACEP - June 2012 – December 2012
  • United States Olympic Committee Randy Wilber, PhD, FACSM - May 2011 - November 2011