UVCA Elects First Woman President
The Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association elected Michelle S. Rose, DC, new president at its fall convention and annual meeting in early October – the first woman president in the association's history. Dr. Rose assumes the role of president after serving as UVCA vice president; and also leads the association's Strategic Plan, is a co-chair of the editorial committee, and serves on the education committee. She was the 2018 UVCA Chiropractor of the Year.
"Dr. Rose's years of leadership experience and commitment will undoubtedly serve us all well," said outgoing UVCA President Dr. Chris Perron in an association press release announcing Dr. Rose's election as president. "Her ability to lead us into the future is clear."
Longtime ACC President to Retire
After 25 years of service as president of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, David O'Bryon will retire effective July 2022. ACC president since 1996 and an advocate for the chiropractic profession since the early 1970s, O'Bryon's chiropractic contributions over his 50-year career include helping design a comprehensive legislative strategy that ultimately resulted in chiropractic's inclusion in the military and Veterans Administration. Before joining the ACC, he served as a member of the American Chiropractic Association – the ACA's first full-time advocate.
In the World Federation of Chiropractic's Quarterly World Report (October 2021) Dr. Ron Oberstein, Life Chiropractic College West president and chair of the ACC executive committee, shared the following on behalf of the entire ACC board:
"David O'Bryon has served the field of chiropractic for more than four decades. His significant achievements and contributions will not be forgotten, particularly his work to expand care for chiropractic patients. O'Bryon's passion about the work, his deep understanding of the field and his commitment to our students and the future of chiropractic have been exemplary. David's professionalism and his ability to quietly effect massive change for chiropractic are recognized and appreciated by anyone who has worked with him."
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?
