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.
Kurt Juergens, DC, CCSP
Dr. Kurt Juergens, a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, owns and operates Juergens Chiropractic & Sports Rehab Center in Houston, Texas. In 1992, Dr. Juergens was selected as a member of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sports Medicine team. He has also served on the sports medicine teams for the NCAA Track & Field Championships, ATP's Tennis Masters Cup and U.S. Clay Court Championships. Dr. Juergens continues to treat high-school, college and professional athletes in all fields from all over the world; and lectures regularly on topics related to sports rehabilitation.