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.

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Israel Chiropractic College Formed
July 15, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 15)
Chiropractic Care at the 17th Maccabiah Games
December 17, 2005 (Vol. 23, Issue 26)
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