Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Virginia Chiropractor Wins Top Award
The Virginia Society of Chiropractic (VSC) bestowed its "Chiropractor of the Year" award for 2001 on Daniel Cohen,DC,CAd, of Portsmouth. The host of the show "Health from a Different Perspective" (broadcast on his community's television station, WGOT), Dr. Cohen was recognized for his work with children and the disabled.
A member of the Virginia Society of Chiropractic Board of Directors, Dr. Cohen also chairs its insurance relations and interdisciplinary relations committees. He is a member of the International Chiropractors Association, and of the Chiropractic Performing Artists Association. His "CAd" designates him as a "certified addictionologist."
The VSC also presented Dr. Cohen with its "Outstanding Service Award" for work within the Tidewater District.