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.
Rennie Statler, DC, MPH, MT (ASCP)
Dr. Rennie Statler, a 1996 graduate of the University Of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, operates chiropractic practices in Yonkers, N.Y. and Danbury, Conn. He is a past adjunct professor and clinician at the UOB College of Chiropractic and holds multiple postdoctoral certifications. For more information, e-mail Dr. Statler at renniestatlerdc@aol.com.