Dr. Kawaoka has his Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physician, a Masters in Education from Concordia University-Portland, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has been a Director of Masters in Sports Medicine, Medical director, Team doctor or on Medical staff for various organizations and events in professional, amateur, collegiate and high school athletics. Dr. Kawaoka has done preclinical, clinical and post graduate instruction, centering on sports medicine.