New York Chiropractic College recently announced that Dr. Frank Nicchi will retire in August 2017 after 36 years with the college, the past 17 as president. Named to assume the presidency as of Aug. 31, 2017: Dr. Michael Mestan, offered the position following an extensive search process by the NYCC Board of Trustees that began in 2015.
"Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand [Dr. Mestan's] resolute commitment to the College's mission of excellence along with his exceptional enthusiasm and unique ability to effectively execute a vision," said Dr. Nicchi. "His passion for the College and its history, his inclusive management style, and his extensive training in higher education leadership make him ideally suited to successfully advance NYCC to the next level of distinction."
Dr. Mestan, NYCC executive vice president since 2010, joined the college in 2002 and has held positions as department head for clinical sciences, dean of the chiropractic program, and executive vice president for academic affairs.
Under Dr. Nicchi's tenure as president, NYCC evolved from a chiropractic-only program to a multi-purpose academic institution featuring multiple master's degree programs and a bachelor's program. Look for an exclusive interview with Dr. Nicchi in an upcoming issue of DC to learn more about his legacy and thoughts on the future of chiropractic education.
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."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
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?
