The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is collaborating with four of its specialty councils and one specialty college to bring the chiropractic profession a new and exciting event: the Chiropractic Symposium & Expo 2009. The inaugural event will take place Oct. 30 - Nov. 1 at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront in St. Louis, Mo. This event marks the first time ACA's councils have collaborated to offer the profession access to their cutting-edge education programs.
"ACA is working closely with some of its popular specialty councils and one of its specialty colleges to provide an event like no other," said ACA President Glenn Manceaux, DC. "Doctors of chiropractic can anticipate an exhibit hall filled with vendors prepared to show you the most innovative products and services available, as well as networking opportunities with peers and professional contacts."
This premiere event is designed for established doctors, new practitioners, chiropractic assistants, office managers, and students. The exhibit hall and event schedule are geared to foster exchanges of information among attendees, presenters, exhibitors and sponsors. Conference highlights include:
Among the list of guests is keynote speaker retired Brig. Gen. Becky Halstead, who will share how chiropractic care changed the quality of her life. In her presentation, Gen. Halstead will discuss how chiropractic aligns with the Army's concept of wellness and the importance of working together to expand its availability. Gen. Halstead is the first female graduate of the United States Military Academy to obtain the rank of general, as well as the first woman general to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan.
To receive up to 25 percent off conference registration rates, participants must register by Aug. 31. Registration rates include two days of continuing education (pending CEU approval), two general sessions, all-day access to the exhibit hall, and some meals and an evening reception. To access the registration form, click here. Exhibit space and sponsorships are still available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.acatoday.org/Symposium/Exhibitors.shtml.
The Chiropractic Symposium & Expo 2009 is brought to you by the American Chiropractic Association; the ACA Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders; the ACA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics; the ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness; the ACA Council on Occupational Health; and the ACA College on Forensic Sciences. For more information, including a full conference schedule and hotel information, visit the Chiropractic Symposium & Expo 2009 Web site at www.acatoday.org/symposium
Source: American Chiropractic Association
When I graduated from chiropractic college in 1981 and started practice, I heard it all, and very little was positive. “You are a quack; you do not know what a subluxation is; you couldn’t get into a real health care program, so you chose the one that is slightly above a mail-order degree; you have no proof that chiropractic works; Are you really licensed?”, and so much more.
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