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.
Wayne Bennett, DC, DABCO
Dr. Wayne Bennett, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, is in private practice in Prescott, Ariz. He is the current vice chairman of the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners; a past president of the Arizona Association of Chiropractic; a former Arizona ACA delegate; and served on the Council for Chiropractic guidelines and Practice Parameters.