CARMICHAEL, California - The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to positive press for the chiropractic profession, is pleased to announce the appointments of Mickey Burt, DC, and Fabrizio Mancini, DC, to the foundation's Board of Directors. Dr. Burt, director of Alumni Relations at Palmer College, and Dr. Mancini, president of Parker College of Chiropractic, will be the 12th and 13th members to serve on the board, comprised of chiropractic thought-leaders.
"It is a true honor to accept this appointment and join the Foundation in the great work being done for our profession," comments Dr. Mancini. "Parker College has been a long-time supporter, and I am excited to be on the board and part of the team behind the Foundation's future campaigns."
As board members, Drs. Mancini and Burt will be responsible for assisting in the development of public awareness campaigns that highlight the many benefits associated with chiropractic care. Their individual expertise and passion for the profession makes both doctors ideal candidates to help construct and develop positive marketing initiatives.
"Personally, I have been amazed by the number of public relations campaigns the Foundation has developed in such a short amount of time," states Dr. Burt. "So when I was asked to join the board, I jumped at the opportunity. As individuals, more of us need to do our part to market chiropractic to the public."
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress Board Members
Source: Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
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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