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.
Scott Thorsen, DC, CSCS
Dr. Scott Thorsen graduated from the University of Western States and has a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Oregon State University. He has been in practice in Southern Oregon since 1996.