Financial pressure, enrollment declines and institutional challenges are emerging at several U.S. chiropractic colleges. Life Chiropractic College West's and Life University's struggles may be the most talked about but appear to be part of a larger story. And with recent USDE requirements threatening to hamstring federal student financing for DC degree programs, chiropractic education is facing questions for which it has no immediate answers.
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Dr. Lee Wood graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1978 and practiced in the Los Angeles-metro area for two years. In 1980, Dr. Wood opened La Costa Chiropractic in Carlsbad, Calif. He owned, operated and directed this high-volume, extremely profitable multiple-doctor clinic for 26 years. Presently a veteran consultant and international speaker – and previously employed by The Masters Circle and Ultimate Practice Systems – Dr. Wood is now the CEO and founder of One-On-One Chiropractic Coaching and N8-CBD."