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Friday, September 5th, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
Continuing education programs for chiropractors in California are taking place in San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose during the month of October and November, 2008. The seminars are put on by the California Chiropractic Association (CCA) and they feature eight hours of chiropractic continuing education, four hours of chiropractic adjusting technique, or the complete 12 hour weekend program. Seminars are available to doctors of chiropractic, chiropractic college students, chiropractic assistants, as well as guests. Check the details on location and additional information for each of these weekend programs by visiting the links provided.
These chiropractic continuing education seminars are intended for California chiropractors and chiropractic college students. Locations include San Diego, Sacramento, and San Jose with weekend programs taking place on October 11th and 12th, October 18th and 19th, and November 1-2 of this year.
CCA 100 Year Lifestyle 12 Hours CE San Diego
Catamaran Resort - San Diego
3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
CCA 100 Year Lifestyle 12 Hours CE Sacramento
Hilton Arden West Hotel
2200 Harvard Street, Sacramento, CA 95815
CCA 100 Year Lifestyle 12 Hours CE San Jose
Hotel Valencia
355 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
408-551-0010
All three continuing education weekends are approved for 12 hours of relicensing education for chiropractors practicing in the state of California. Visit the individual seminar links above for additional details regarding each weekend event, or call the CCA directly (916.648.2727, ext. 120 or ext. 141) about enhancing your chiropractic education and skills.
These weekend events are also open to guests of chiropractors and chiropractic assistants or other office staff. Having a well educated staff is a key factor in improving office performance and community education. There’s no better way to learn what you’ve been taught than by teaching others.
Mark your calendars and select your location: a chiropractic seminar in the heart of the Silicon Valley (SJC), the Southern California coastal area of San Diego (SAN), or the state of California’s beautiful capital city Sacramento (SMF).
Here is to you and your 100 year chiropractic lifestyle of health and wellness!
Beta Chiropractic Network Project
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
These past few weeks I’ve been actively overseeing work on a chiropractic network project (which is still very much in beta) that appears as it will serve as a directory of sorts.
There’s really not lots of information on the pages as of yet but I was told an estimated 10,000 chiropractic web [...]
3rd Chiropractic Summit Convenes for the Betterment of the Profession
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008COCSA News Release
August 22, 2008 - The third Chiropractic Summit was a profound success as 32 organizations and companies representing the profession came together to build a collective and coordinated front to address major challenges facing chiropractic. Leaders of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC), International Chiropractors Association (ICA), Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA), as well as many other organizations, colleges and vendors met August 21, 2008 at the Florida Chiropractic Association (FCA) Convention in Orlando, Florida.
The Summit achieved its goal of assembling a large representation of the profession to work together for the betterment of chiropractic. Over 40 national and international leaders worked for over 10 hours on challenges and opportunities that face the profession.
“This was a very positive and successful day,” said Summit Chairman Dr. Lewis Bazakos. “The energy in the room was outstanding. Everyone was working together and pulling together as one for the betterment of the profession.”
The two key issues discussed at the Orlando Summit session were the future of the Medicare program and prospects for national health care reform. These public policy-related issues will require a carefully researched and developed united response from the chiropractic profession if the interests of chiropractic patients are to be protected.
“Each Chiropractic Summit is an important step that will help our profession grow,” said Foot Levelers President and CEO Kent Greenawalt. “We are honored to participate in and support this historic endeavor.”
The first Chiropractic Summit - held in Washington, D.C. in September of 2007 - featured 13 organizations representing chiropractic colleges, vendors, research facilities and leaders of the colleges. That number increased to 24 organizations participating in the second Summit, held in February of 2008. Again, that number jumped up to 32 organizations that participated in the most recent Summit in Orlando.
“The challenges facing the chiropractic profession require a continuous dialogue between the parties involved in the Summit if workable solutions are to be found and implemented on a timely basis,” said ICA President Dr. John Maltby. “The extensive and open nature of the Summit discussions at all levels is the most positive sign anyone could have hoped for and signals an historic potential for progress, and ICA is proud to be a part of this effort.”
The fourth Chiropractic Summit is set for January of 2009 at the Vegas Parker Seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information about the Summit and how you can be involved, please call Summit Chairman Dr. Lewis Bazakos at 516-825-5400.
Chiro-Squad Super-Heroes Take Profession by Storm
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008By Victor Naumov, DC
New Milford, NJ - Back in 1997 while still a student at NYCC, a new dad to his oldest son, Bryant (now 12), and a superhero fanatic, Dr. Vic Naumov,DC dreamed of creating and utilizing superheroes to teach the children of the world about chiropractic history and its’ healthcare benefits. Armed with nothing more than a pencil and a dream, Dr. Vic created The Chiro-Squad, Guardians of the 33 Chiropractic Principles! Specifically named for the three regions of the spine, Cervico, Thoracico and Lumbardo were born.
Their story begins back in 1997, after a meteor crashed into the earth and was unexpectedly found by three teens. The fallen meteor gave off a strong flickering light and a soft humming sound which quickly peaked the teens’ interests. Suddenly, a warm and inviting hologram appeared before them taking the shape of a beautiful middle aged woman. In an assertive, yet motherly voice, she began to speak to the three teens saying “HELLO, my name is Earthena and I am the queen of the universe, I bring balance to this region of the galaxy. As you are the first to gaze your eyes upon me, I have chosen you to help me bring balance to the people of earth, to fight for what is right in nature and to guard the 33 Principles of Chiropractic throughout the planet earth.” The three teens stood paralyzed in amazement, then humbly accepted Earthena’s challenge and in doing so their fate along with the future of the chiropractic profession, was sealed. Now, their true journey begins and we invite you to become part of their adventure…
Upon graduation in April of 2000, with nothing more than his passion, his purpose and a $2,500 loan from his very supportive mother-in-law, Dr. Vic opened his New Jersey family practice and exclusively used The Chiro-Squad as his secret weapon. He used the superheroes in a simple 1-2-3 system, enabling him to educate children of all ages and their parents about the importance of having their spines checked regularly for subluxations.
In early 2008, his ten year old son, Conor, questioned why his health was better than his friends. At that point, Dr. Vic explained that his body works to the best of its’ ability because he gets his spine checked regularly and adjusted when needed. Conor asked his friends if they go to the chiropractor regularly, most said no. In hearing this, Conor suggested to his dad, to bring the Chiro-Squad Kids Club System mainstream to help all kids be healthier and learn about chiropractic, just like him.
And so another family business was born. The Chiro-Squad premiered to the chiropractic profession at the 2008 Florida Chiropractic Association Expo. Dr. Vic and his wife, Colleen, taught chiropractors the simple 1-2-3 internal kids marketing system they’ve successfully used in their practice over the past eight years. In doing so, the weekend served as an ideal opportunity for them to reenergize and reestablish the foundation of pure chiropractic.
The 1-2-3 internal kids marketing system, affectionately known as the Chiro-Squad Kids Club, is now available for purchase on our website, www.ChiroSquad.com and consists of the following steps and items.
Step 1: Matte and display in a black frame the 3 specifically designed posters in your office. Matte the waiting-room poster on RED and the other 2 on BLUE and GREEN for your adjusting rooms.
Step 2: After their first adjustment, write their name on the Official Chiro-Squad Kids Club Membership Card and present it to them and welcome them to the club.
Step 3: After each follow up visit, give out 1 of 3, I’m a Chiro-Squad Kid Stickers.
This “Exclusive Office Kit” is the simplest, most creative and time tested 1-2-3 method of getting the kids you already have in practice excited about chiropractic care, while planting the seed for parents who are practice members not currently bringing their kids to have their spines checked.
For more information please visit our website www.ChiroSquad.com or call our office at 201-265-8688.
Chiro-Squad(TM)
“The Original Chiropractic Super-Heroes, Guardians of the 33 Principles?
Their Message: Straighten Up & Fly Right!
Meet a Chiropractor - Ruminder Birk of Vaughan
Thursday, August 28th, 2008By Daria Belov
North of Toronto Canada is the city of Vaughan. Sometimes referred to as “The city above Toronto,” Vaughan is part of the greater Toronto area and its population has been growing rapidly since the early 1990s, making it one of southern Ontario’s fastest-growing cities. More people has meant more traffic on highways 400 and 7, which will both get you to Interchange Way and the chiropractic practice of Dr. Ruminder Birk.
I interviewed Dr. Birk about his chiropractic practice (located inside Extreme Fitness) and becoming a chiropractor. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to the chiropractor above Toronto, Dr. Ruminder S. Birk.
Dr. Ruminder S. Birk
Atlantis Chiropractic and Wellness
90 Interchange Way, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada L4K 5C3
(905) 532-0684
PC: Thanks for joining us for this interview Dr. Birk. One could assume that you attended chiropractic school in Canada but I understand lots of chiropractors in the area attend chiropractic school in the United States, was that the case for you?
RB: Although I am Canadian and had the opportunity of attending the Canadian chiropractic college I decided on leaving the country and attending Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, California. I’m glad I did because the hands on and scholastic education prepared me exceptionally well to give the best chiropractic service to my patients.
PC: Life West is known for teaching a number of effective chiropractic techniques, do you utilize the techniques taught there or have you focused on one technique in particular?
RB: Our practice uses several safe and gentle techniques including activator, SOT, drop table and diversified technique.
PC: Being located in a gym I’d expect a lot of fitness minded individuals would be coming to your practice. Is there an office focus on fitness or any other specialties?
RB: Our office specializes in family wellness care as well as motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries and work related injuries.
PC: Does your practice provide any services in the office besides chiropractic adjustments?
RB: We have onsite computerized gait analysis for custom orthotics, nutritional supplements, low intensity laser therapy (LILT) and registered massage therapy.
PC: Health care and health-care benefits in Canada differ from those in the United States, what methods of payment are available for those people coming to your practice?
RB: We deal with all extended health care benefit providers, car insurance/ attorneys for car accident patients, WSIB as well as affordable cash plans for those who are self employed or do not have benefits.
PC: What can you tell us about your location and what’s outside your office?
RB: We are conveniently located at the corner of Highway 400 and Highway 7 next to Dave and Busters (Great food and big fun served up by the friendliest people in town), Ikea and the AMC theaters.
PC: So there’s a great place to get adjusted, the great location for a workout, a chance to relax and enjoy the latest hottest movie, and you can grab some flat pack furniture and accessories for the trip home. Sounds like a terrific setting. Tell us, how did you get introduced to chiropractic?
RB: Like most students, when I was in University, I wasn’t exactly sure which field I wanted to go into, except that I wanted to do something that would allow me to help people. One day I was with a good friend and his mother on our way to school when she said she had to stop off somewhere, to see a Chiropractor who she went regularly to for relief from migraines. To be honest I was a bit skeptical and didn’t think it was something I needed.
RB: Then one day on my way to school again, it hit me. Literally! I was parked at a light when I was struck from behind by a truck going 50 kilometers an hour! The next morning I woke up with excruciating neck pain from whiplash and thought of my earlier visit with the chiropractor. Well, to make a long story short, I ended up going to him. He did a thorough exam, took some films, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I got immediate relief and my neck healed within three months. It worked so well that I went to Chiropractic school myself.
PC: Quite a dramatic way to be introduced to a profession. Are the any other members of your family that are chiropractors?
RB: Chiropractic has been such a blessing in my life that I have encouraged several others to begin school. Currently my younger cousin is in his first years studies at Life West Chiropractic College and he plans on joining me in practice when he has completed his studies.
PC: If a patient, friend or family member asked, are there any specific chiropractic schools you would recommend they attend?
RB: Based on my experience I would highly recommend Life West Chiropractic College. I also recommend Life University in Atlanta, GA and the original Chiropractic College Palmer in Davenport, IA.
PC: What is the Vaughan area like?
RB: In my practice, a very commonly asked question is “so why did you leave sunny California to come back to the dreary winters of Canada?” The reason is because I love being Canadian, the warm people make up for any cold days. Multiculturalism is encouraged in this country and that’s what makes it so great. Also, I feel family and friends are very important and that was the driving force in my returning. Besides I grew up in the extreme winters of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Toronto area is tropical compared to that!
PC: Are you actively involved in any community activities?
RB: I am an active member of the Sikh community here in the Greater Toronto area and enjoy the many cultural events that this area is known for.
PC: What is your chiropractic office like?
RB: Our office is located in a busy Extreme Fitness location with plenty of free parking and full wheelchair accessibility. We feel the best characteristic of our office is the wonderful environment, from the friendly staff, to the constantly uplifting decorations, posters and motivational sayings, the amazing artwork of our little patients and the upbeat music piping through the office rooms.
PC: When a local TV news crew walks in your front door and the reporter asks “what is it that you do here?” your reply is?
RB: We are saving lives one spine at a time!
PC: Thanks for joining us for this interview Dr. Birk. I am listing your address and phone number again for those that may want to contact you about visiting your office. Dr. Ruminder S. Birk - Atlantis Chiropractic and Wellness - 90 Interchange Way, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada L4K 5C3 (905) 532-0684
Focus Philosophy Meetings Back in Bartonsville This Fall
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
They’re bigger, they’re better, and they are back, the dynamically fantastic focus philosophy events put on by chiropractor Sharon Gorman begin their fall series on Saturday, September 6 in Bartonsville Pennsylvania. Dr. Gorman continues to rock Pennsylvania in both practice and motivation of her fellow chiropractors. The fall schedule promises to be a philosophically packed series, all taking place at the Howard Johnson Hotel on Route 611.
(photo: Chiropractor Sharon Gorman at a New Beginnings conference in Eatontown New Jersey. Chiropractor Bob Tarantino and his wife Evelyn are in the background)
The first Focus Philosophy meeting will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2008. The event features Dr. Sharon Gorman (How To Get Em) and Westside Manhattan chiropractor Dr. Jay Handt (How To Keep Em).
Howard Johnson Hotel
Route 611 Bartonsville, PA (exit 302 off I-80)
(570) 424-6100 for Reservations (ask for Focus Rate)
Contact Sharon Gorman at (570) 350-4091
You can’t beat the pricing for these focus chiropractic events, suggested fee is the price of one office visit. A hat will get passed around to cover program expenses. Focus events are sponsored by the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania.
Other Focus Events being featured this fall include October 4 with Dr. Steve Judson, November 1 with Dr. Skip George, and December 6 with Dr. Patti Giuliano.
We’ve written many times before on the importance of chiropractic fellowship. Whether that fellowship comes in the shape of small local meet ups, or rock ‘n roll packed house events is not important, what is important is that chiropractors, family, and staff are gathering together on a consistent basis.
There is the Focus Philosophy group in Pennsylvania, New Beginnings in Eatontown New Jersey, Saturday Night Live throughout the state of Florida, DCS in Newport Beach California, and many other events taking place at a hotel or chiropractor’s office near you.
Are you getting the chiropractic experience in your neck of the woods? If not, why not? Are you waiting for someone to take action and get something started? Chiropractors like Sharon Gorman don’t wait for others, they move forward and blaze new paths. Having a Sharon Gorman practicing chiropractic in every city in America would be a fine solution, but don’t expect that to happen anytime soon.
Let’s get something started in your community. Need help? Let us know. Even the smallest of chiropractic events are welcome to be posted free of charge, and there are dozens of other ways to get the word out.
So whether you’re planning to host events for several thousand chiropractors or are seeking to gather a group of three or more together on a regular basis, get on with it and get moving. Chances are someone near you is ready to get involved once you pick up the torch and start running.
Cervical Spine X-Ray Lesson - LMFAO
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
This post is real simple. The goal is to provide an easy to remember acronym to be used when identifying 5 important parts of the human cervical spine (neck) as shown on the following x-ray. Landmarks highlighted with red letters identify the parts to be remembered.
LMFAO - Cervical Spine X-Ray
L stands for [...]
ChiroMission Trinidad & Dominican Republic
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008ChiroMission News
There is a ChiroMission Trinidad Trip taking place January 7 to 11, 2009. The folks at ChiroMission can use your help. Help them help others through Natural Health Care: Chiropractic. Please write chirorye@aol.com if you are interested.
From the ChiroMission service team… If you know anyone interested in doing chiropractic mission work let me know. It is something that every chiropractor should experience. I need some chiropractors to help out, because I have a waiting list of more than 50 students that want to go. We can only take two students for each chiropractor.
It is with great pleasure that I am pleased to announce that our last group of 28 chiropractors “Chiromission April 2008″ have been awarded “The most chiropractic adjustments performed in two days by one group of chiropractors.” This award was given to us by the world book of records. Nearly 22,000 adjustments were performed in the Dominican Republic and Haiti on April 2 and 3, 2008.
Last April I led a team of 28 chiropractors to the jungles and remote villages of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. We were accompanied by a PBS film team and the world book of records. We brought the healing power of Chiropractic to hundreds upon hundreds of Haitians in the town of Ouanaminthe and thousands upon thousands of people in multiple Dominican Republic cities, villages and hill top towns. The rippling effects of this Chiropractic pebble dropping into the pond are just beginning.
Look at what is in our Horizon. 600,000 people in third world countries will be served in the next three years. We need chiropractors.
We have over 100,000 people to be adjusted in churches in Mexico.
We have over 45,000 people to be adjusted in Jamaica. We have over 40,000 people to be adjusted in Argentina.
We have over 45,000 people to be adjusted in Guatamala.
Chiropractors are needed to serve. Please join us on our next ChiroMission trip: January 7-11, 2009 - Trinidad - April 2009 - Dominican Republic / Haiti
Please write me at chirorye@aol.com if you are interested.
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Related articles that may be of interest include photos from adjusting in Costa Rica, chiropractor photos from Peru earthquake, more news on chiropractic mission to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, chiropractic expansion trip to Russia, and chiropractors receive key to Panama City.
2008 International European Chiropractic Symposium
Sunday, August 24th, 2008Posting some information on this 2008 European Symposium event as it looks interesting…
Experience Chiropractic in the Enchanting Setting of Historic Tuscany. Join us for a fabulous weekend of Chiropractic Education, Technique & Philosophy that you will never forget. The 2008 International European Chiropractic Symposium features Drs. Tedd Koren, Tim O’Shea and Douglas Inkol on October [...]
Saturday Business Card Karma August 2008
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008By Michael Dorausch, DC
I didn’t go around asking for business cards at Wednesday night’s DCS event with Joe Accurso but two chiropractors remembered to hand me their cards. I got cards from Dr. Ted Pena and Dr. John Bergman.
Dr. Ted Pena, Chiropractor, practices in Riverside, California. For those wanting his contact information, his chiropractic office [...]
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