Dr. Lewis J. Bazakos ('78) was named New York Chiropractic College's 2010 Distinguished Alumnus at the college's recent homecoming celebration. Citing his extensive record of support to NYCC and his many achievements within the chiropractic profession, NYCC President Dr. Frank J. Nicchi acknowledged Bazakos' efforts in the development and chairmanship of the Chiropractic Summit, a "think-tank" made up of leadership from 40-plus chiropractic organizations that meet regularly with the common goal of advancing chiropractic with "One Voice."
A member of NYCC's Board of Trustees from 1997 to 2009, Dr. Bazakos served as its chair from 2004 to 2007 and oversaw the inauguration of NYCC's Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, as well the launch of NYCC's School of Applied Clinical Nutrition. He was also an enthusiastic advocate for restructuring of the college's Institutional Advancement division.
Dr. Bazakos' long history of professional achievement includes serving as chairman of the ACA Board of Governors and past president of the New York State Chiropractic Association (NYSCA). His numerous honors include NYSCA's Ernest G. Napolitano award in 1991, the ACA "Chiropractor of the Year" in 2008 and NYSCA's first-ever "Chiropractor of the Year" recognition in 2009.
Source: New York Chiropractic College
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."
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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?
