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.
Parker Seminars Recognizes 2010 DC and CA of the Year
The prestigious Chiropractor of the Year Award was presented at Parker Seminars Las Vegas to Dr. Bill DeMoss from DeMoss Chiropractic in Newport Beach, Calif., Dr. Robert Kipp from Pro-Health Chiropractic in Fairfield, Conn., Dr. Jeffrey Cottingame from The Spinal Clinic in Durant, Okla., Dr. Randy Koski from Koski Chiropractic in Chelmsford, Ontario, Canada, and Dr. Martin Harvey from Align Chiropractic in Melbourne, Australia.
The Chiropractor of the Year Award is awarded to DCs for their excellent contributions to the advancement of the chiropractic profession and for having a tremendous impact on chiropractic wellness worldwide. Chiropractors are also recognized for their dedication to chiropractic and expertise in benefitting the lives of their patients by providing tremendous health care and informing their patients of the best way to live happier, healthier lives.
Parker Seminars also presented the Chiropractic Assistant of the Year Award to Brandi MacDonald from South Side Chiropractic in Edmonton, Alberta; Naomi Chance from Chance Chiropractic Clinic in Fort Myers, Fla., and Charlee Crouse from The Spinal Clinic in Durant, Okla. The award was presented to these chiropractic assistants for their excellent contributions and dedication to the chiropractic profession. Chiropractic assistants play a vital role in supporting doctors of chiropractic and have a tremendous impact on chiropractic care.
Source: Parker College of Chiropractic