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.
Jerry DeGrado, DC
Jerry DeGrado, DC is a 1985 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic. He has been in private practice for the past 23 years in Wichita, Kansas. He is currently president and acting executive director of the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA).