He has served as the Director of Research for the Pettibon Institute since 2003, and continues to conduct, write, and publish research on the benefits of non-surgical spine medicine, incorporating the Pettibon System modalities. Dr. Morningstar has uniquely achieved 'Fellow' status in four specialty medical societies. He teaches postgraduate courses in scoliosis management, manipulation under anesthesia, interprofessional communication, and functional medicine. He is the developer of the TornadoSuit, the first activity suit designed specifically for scoliosis patients