Chiropractor Dr. Alessandra Colón on Tuesday’s “The TODAY Show
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Chiropractor Dr. Alessandra Colón on "The TODAY Show"

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Alessandra Colón, DC, star of the TLC reality Series “Crack Addicts,” appeared on NBC’s “The TODAY Show" (also known simply as "TODAY") on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 9:00 a.m. EST. Her segment was titled, “Myth vs. Fact: Everything You Need to Know About Optimal Body Alignment from a Chiropractor."

In addition to NBC TV, the show was also accessible via TODAY.com, Apple TV, FireTV, Peacock, Roku and YouTube, according to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, which helped Dr. Colón craft talking points for her segment.

You can watch the replay of Dr. Colón's segment by clicking here. To learn more about Dr. Colón and the “Crack Addicts” TLC series, read our feature article in the August 2023 issue.

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