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.
Perry M. Bard, DC
Dr. Perry Bard, a 1986 graduate of Life Chiropractic College, has treated members of the Professional Golfers Association, U.S. Tennis Association, Major League Baseball and U.S. Powerlifting Association. He is president of Health-1st New Patient Systems Marketing and Palm Beach Massage Centers, Inc. For questions or comments regarding this article, contact Dr. Bard at newpatientnow@aol.com.