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.
Will Evans, DC, PhD, MCHES, CWP
Dr. Will Evans is the associate provost of the University of Western States. A graduate of Logan College, he also holds a master's degree in health studies and a doctorate degree in health education and health promotion with a concentration in epidemiology. Before joining Western States, Dr. Evans previously served in a variety of high-level educational roles including director of research at the Center for Health Promotion and Human Performance, Texas Chiropractic College; director of wellness initiatives at Parker University; and dean of graduate studies and director of the health promotion degree at Cleveland College of Chiropractic.