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.
Michelle Robin, DC
Dr. Michelle Robin is the founder and chief wellness officer of Your Wellness Connection, a holistic healing center in Kansas. Honored as the Masters Circle's Chiropractor of the Year in 2007, Dr. Robin is a regular contributing writer for Flourish! magazine (for executive business women) and many other community publications focusing on health and wellness. She is also the author of the book Wellness on a Shoestring — Seven Habits for a Healthy Life.