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Michael Sears, DC, IAYT

Michael Sears has been in private practice in Portland, Ore. since 1983. An adjunct faculty member of Western States Chiropractic College, he served pro bono at Outside-In, a federally mandated indigent population health center, for 15 years. He is currently working with Oregon legislators to prepare the chiropractic profession for accessible and effective applications of yoga. Contact Dr. Sears with questions and comments regarding this article at michael@docbones.com.

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