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New Zealand Chiropractic Conference

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The New Zealand Chiropractic Association's Conference will be held June 20-23 in Auckland, New Zealand. Program topics will include "Chiropractic, Holism, & Healing," "Neuropathophysiology," "Patient Involvement," "CT Interpretation," "Chiropractic Foot & Leg Biomechanics," "Psychnueroimmunology," "MRI Interpretation," and "Research in Neurosciences."

Among the group of international speakers will be Chester Wilk, D.C., Ph.C; Bernadette Murphy, B.A., D.C.; Warren Browne, B. AppSc. (Chiro.); and Ngaire Cannon, C.A.

Other events such as a duathlon championship and a gala celebration banquet will also be held. New Zealand is a beautiful country for sightseeing and activities such as skiing, fishing, and golf are readily available to conference goers.

For more information contact Dr. Barry J. Rushton or Dr. Robin Taylor at 011-0064-9-419-2256 or 011-0064-9-489-7031. Telefax: 011-0064-9-4630-100.

May 1991
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