The American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) announces the awarding of the first certifications in animal chiropractic. A board certified animal chiropractor is a licensed veterinarian or chiropractor who has met the advanced training and certification requirements of the AVCA.
The AVCA is a professional organization of chiropractors and veterinarians whose purpose is to promote chiropractic care for the animal patient.
The AVCA has been in existence for more than a year, during which the development of a graduate level certification course in animal chiropractic has been the primary goal. Although chiropractic care for man is widely accepted and recognized as an important health care system, no veterinary or chiropractic college offers a course in the application of chiropractic techniques to the animal patient.
Any inquiries may be made to Dr. Sharon Willoughby, P.O. Box 249 Port Byron, Illinois 61275. Telephone: 309 523-3995
Commuting by Jet
Five DCs from Alaska commute on a monthly basis to East Coast universities to pursue the Neurology Diplomate Program sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic. The course sites are: Bently College in Boston; West Chester University in Philadelphia; and the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
The Alaskans cancel their Friday and Monday clinical practices in order to attend the 15-hour monthly neurology program. This commute entails an average of 24 hours of travel time (round- trip) per weekend.
Life College Students Named to Who's Who
Three students enrolled in Life College's school of chiropractic have been selected in the 1991 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.
They join an elite group of students drawn from more than 1,400 colleges and universities across the United States, and several foreign nations.
Life College honorees from left: Ms. Carol Christensen; Ms. Harsha Mehta; and Mr. Brian Wells.
NYCC Donates to Children's Center
Dr. John Amaro, president of the International Academy of Clinical Acupuncture (IACA), and a faculty member of the Center of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at the New York Chiropractic College presented a check for $1,525 to Dr. Kenneth Padgett, president of NYCC for Kentuckiana Children's Center.
The donations were collected by Dr. Amaro, and Dr. Abbas Qutab, Director of IACA, and assistant professor at NYCC, from DCs who are attending continuing education classes on acupuncture and meridan therapy at NYCC.
Dr. John Amaro (right) presents the donation to Dr. Kenneth Padgett (center); Dr. Abbas Qutab is at left.
Chiropractor of the Year
The first annual New York Chiropractic Council Convention in Melville, N.Y. recently awarded Dr. Robert Hoffman of Oyster Bay, N.Y., "Chiropractor of the Year."
Dr. Hoffman is an executive officer of the New York Chiropractic Council. He serves as a faculty instructor at New York Chiropractic College and is a trustee of the Life Foundation. Dr. Hoffman is vice chairman of the representative assembly of the ICA. He maintains a high volume, busy multi-doctor practice in Oyster Bay, New York.
Dr. Robert Hoffman of Oyster Bay, NY, "Chiropractor of the Year."
FCER (Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research Patient) Appreciation Day
Lincoln NE -- The Lincoln Area Chiropractic Association (LACA) held FCER's patient appreciation day. Twenty area doctors participated raising several thousand dollars for FCER. The event allows people to discover the benefits of chiropractic health care while helping to fund further research on chiropractic.
LACA (membership of 25 DCs) was formed to raise the awareness level of chiropractic in the general population; it is the first city-wide association in the nation to host the FCER's patient appreciation day.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
