On Jan. 24 1978, the New Zealand governor-general referred to a Commission of Inquiry an investigation to determine the desirability of providing for reimbursement of chiropractic benefits under the New Zealand Social Security Act and the New Zealand Accident Compensation Act. The commision's findings would impact chiropractic worldwide for decades to come.
Richard Gakner, DC, ICSSD, MSc
Dr. Richard Gakner, a 1992 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, was born, raised and educated in the U.S., where he served in the U.S. Army. He has lived and practiced in Netanya, Israel since 2004. He is vice president of the Israeli Chiropractic Society and co-founded the Israeli Chiropractic Sports Council. Dr. Gakner was the chiropractic coordinator for the Maccabi Games in 2005 and 2009, and will repeat the role in 2013.