Cynthia Vaughn, DC, FICC

Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, a graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, practices in Austin, Texas. A former president of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners, she is the East Texas delegate to the ACA, chairs the Clinical Documentation Committee, and is a member of several other ACA committees. Contact Dr. Vaughn at drvaughn@chiroaustin.com.

Previous Articles

Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 5
March 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 06)
Save Our Profession for Less Than $200
January 29, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 03)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 4
November 4, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 23)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 3
September 23, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 20)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole, Part 2
July 15, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 15)
Decompression Facts, Myths and Hyperbole
June 3, 2008 (Vol. 26, Issue 12)
The Truth About the VA Advisory Committee's Recommendations
January 1, 2004 (Vol. 22, Issue 01)
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