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.
Steve Engen, DC
Dr. Engen is a graduate of Logan Health Sciences University and has had his own practice since 1979. He is certified in Applied Kinesiology, Chiropractic Neurology and as a Performance Enhancement Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He currently practices in Kearney, Neb. and can be reached at sengen@sengen.us.