Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Jatinder Benepal, DC, PGDip
Dr. Jatinder Benepal graduated from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) in 1986 and received her postgraduate diploma in chiropractic orthopaedics and rehabilitation in 1992. She is the proprietor of ISIS Chiropractic Clinics, a group of three clinics in Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. She has previously held a number of positions in the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) including secretary, PR committee chairperson and communications director; and served on the committee that developed the 1994 Chiropractors' Act with the U.K. government. Following her election in 2006, Dr. Benepal is currently director of international affairs for the Royal College of Chiropractors and also chairs the marketing committee.