Dr. Strauss earned an associate in applied science in respiratory care, a bachelor of science in biological science degree from State University of New York College at Brockport , and his doctor of chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College.  He operated a private chiropractic practices in Amherst New York and Palm Harbor Florida from 2002 to 2010, after which he moved into the academic world and taught anatomy and physiology at Keiser Career College and St. Petersburg College.  He joined National University of Health Sciences chiropractic program in 2011 as an instructor for various evaluation and management courses and in November of 2012 became the interim associate dean for chiropractic medicine.  May 1st 2013 Dr. Strauss became the Dean of the College of Professional Studies – NUHS Florida.