Chiropractic News

2012 Super Bowl 46 - Superbowl XLVI Schedule and Guide

planetc1.com-news — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:50:00 GMT

by Michael Dorausch, DC

What time does the Super Bowl start? That's a question patients in my office have been asking all week. Super Bowl XLVI (#SB46) kickoff starts at 6:20 PM Eastern time in Indianapolis, Indiana. In the US, the Superbowl will be televised on NBC. Also, the Super Bowl will be broadcast online and to mobile phones for the first time this year. As we've traditionally done on Planet Chiropractic, I've put together a handy game day guide for Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2012.

Super Bowl XLVI - Who is playing in Super Bowl 2012? That's another question people have been asking me. I've come to realize that not everyone has been watching DirecTV's RedZone channel every Sunday since the 2011 NFL season started. Believe it or not, for many Americans (and others in the world) this is the only football game they'll watch all year, and some are more interested in the commercials.

Super Bowl 2012 will be a game between the National Football Conference (NFC) champion New York Giants and the American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots to decide the National Football League (NFL) champion for the 2011 season. Those two teams last met at the 2008 NFL Super Bowl XLII in Glendale, Arizona. The New York Giants won.

Chiropractor Michael Dorausch at Super Bowl

Superbowl Schedule 2012 - Kickoff time for the championship game is scheduled for 6:20 PM EST (that's 3:20 PM for those of us in states like California). The game will be played in Indianapolis and televised on NBC (Channel 4 in many US cities - check your local and HD listings). The national anthem is expected to be sung by Kelly Brianne Clarkson (the first American Idol winner) and the Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance will feature Madonna.

Super Bowl XLVI Live Stream - In 2009 we had a guide to watching the Super Bowl live online, and this year NBC and Verizon are making it possible to watch the game on mobile phones and online. According to the NFL, a Super Bowl Live Stream will be available on league and network websites. Here's a link for the NFL Super Bowl Live Stream. A Super Bowl Mobile Stream will be available via Verizon's NFL mobile app so you can watch the Super Bowl on iPhone & Droid Verizon Phones.

While most of us will be watching Super Bowl 46 on big screen LCD TVs (and many others streaming to our iPads, tablets, Droids and other mobile devices), in 2012 there are still some 200+ radio stations that will broadcast the Super Bowl live. My best advice is to check local sports AM radio stations, as well as ESPN radio and SiriusXM NFL Radio for satellite radio broadcasts.

Super Bowl XLVI Location - The 2012 NFL National Championship game takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The stadium is located at 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225 (Google map). My previous experience of attending Super Bowls has taught me that parking can be pure insanity. If you have Super Bowl tickets and are going to this year's game, plan your parking strategy in advance.

Super Bowl Spread - Super Bowl odds are close this year, 3 points. The over/under is 54 (combined score of the two teams). In Super Bowl XLII (2008), the New England Patriots were favored over the New York Giants by eleven and a half points (11.5). In that game, the Patriots lost to the Giants, final score was 17-14. Super Bowl odds makers have the New England Patriots favored again this year. Super Bowl XLVI Lines have the New England Patriots favored +3 Points (or NY Giants as Underdog -3 Points). Odds and Spread information is posted for news and entertainment only.

Places like Las Vegas (and likely online sports betting sites too) have many prop bets like who will be Super Bowl 2012 MVP award winner? For the New York Giants, odds favor Eli Manning (7-5) and Victor Cruz (8-1). For the New England Patriots, odds favor Tom Brady (7-5), Rob Gronkowski (12-1), and Wes Welker (12-1). Here's a source for 2012 New York Giants prop bets, and a source for 2012 New England Patriots prop bets.

Super Bowl Recipes - 2 pounds of thick cut bacon mixed with 2 pounds of Italian sausage are the prime ingredients in a Bacon Explosion®, a top Superbowl recipe. Guacamole, pizza, and chicken wings are also high on the list for Sunday's recipes. This week the Washington Post had 7 different chicken wing recipes perfect for a Super Bowl bash. At my place in Southern California, we'll be serving pork carnitas, with loads of chips and guacamole.

Pork Carnitas with Guacamole and Sour Cream

Super Bowl Commercials - Millions of people tune in to watch Super Bowl commercials, some are more interested in the advertising than in the game itself. With this year's cost of a 30-second commercial at $3.5 million, advertisers are hoping to cash in on the many millions who will watch. Car companies are expected to dominate this year's commercials, and nearly half of the commercials expected to air have already been circulating online.

The 2012 Kia Optima Super Bowl commercial (watch it on YouTube) features Victoria Secret Fashion Show Model Adriana Lima, Motley Crue, and even a bucking rhinoceros. Volkswagen, Audi, Chrysler, Ford, Chevrolet and other automakers have advertisements in the game. There are big hopes that consumers will have interest in new cars by the time the game is over.

Each year at Planet Chiropractic we do a chiropractor's choice awards for Best Super Bowl Commercials (voted on by chiropractors via twitter and e-mail). 2009 Best Super Bowl Commercials and even 2008 Best Super Bowl Commercials are still archived. We will post our favorite 2012 Super Bowl Commercials come Monday.

Madonna Super Bowl Halftime Show - Madonna will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show and she is expected to perform her new single, "Give Me All Your Luvin'" with M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj. How old is Madonna? 53 years young and likely traveling with her chiropractor (that makes 3 chiropractors potentially on the sidelines for Sunday's big game). Besides her new single, Madonna is expected to perform the songs "Ray of Light," "Vogue," "Music" and "Holiday."

Super Bowl Team Colors - There's lots of red, white and blue in Super Bowl 46. For the AFC Champion New England Patriots, team colors are Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White. Colors for the NFC champion New York Giants are Blue, Red, White, and Gray. If you're baking a Super Bowl cake; strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream should cover you for red white and blue. Balloons in red, white and blue are perfect for a 2012 Super Bowl party.

Super Bowl on Twitter - What's the Super Bowl hash tag on twitter? Super bowls have always been numbered in Roman numerals but pecking out #SuperBowlXLVI and even #SBXLVI is a lot more difficult than #SB46, which is the hash tag nearly everyone has been using all week. Hash tags like #SuperBowl, #NYGiants, #NEPatriots, #GoGiants, #GoPatriots will be popular as well. I will be tweeting from my @chiropractic account throughout the game.

For those of you already thinking about the 2012 NFL season and wondering when is the next Super Bowl, I've got that information for you too. Super Bowl XLVII (2012 season) is scheduled for February 3, 2013 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Check back a few days before the game for my 2013 Super Bowl Guide.

Chiropractic Leaders and Philanthropists Recognized at Parker Seminars Las Vegas

planetc1.com-news — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:09:00 GMT

Parker Chiropractic News

LAS VEGAS -- Parker Seminars awarded some of the most influential leaders in the profession during 2012 Parker Seminars Las Vegas. Erchonia Medical, a leader in low level laser health care applications, was honored with the coveted Philanthropy Award. Erchonia was honored with the award for their generosity in giving freely of their services, time, effort, support, and funds for the benefit of the chiropractic profession.

The Parker Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Terry Yochum for enhancing the profession with his substantial contributions. Dr. Yochum, director of Rocky Mountain Chiropractic Radiological Center in Denver, Colorado, and adjunct professor of radiology at Southern California University of Health Sciences, is well-known for his work in radiology. The first edition of his text, "Essentials of Skeletal Radiology", is a benchmark publication for the profession. The text book has sold over 100,000 copies since 1987 and is the required text in radiology at chiropractic institutions worldwide.

"Dr. Terry Yochum has been a dedicated contributor to chiropractic for five decades," said Dr. Gilles Lamarche, vice president of Parker Seminars, clinics, research, and continuing education of Parker University. "He has worked tirelessly for chiropractic especially in the field of radiology, where he is the recognized master."

Each year, Performance Health representing Biofreeze, Thera Band, and Prossage honors an individual whose affinity for helping humanity has made a difference in the world and on the profession. This year, the Biofreeze Humanitarian of the Year Award was presented to Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Rebecca Halstead. A spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, General Halstead has been on a mission to educate soldiers and civilians about the many benefits associated with chiropractic care.

In addition, on behalf of General Halstead, Performance Health presented a $10,000 check to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.

The World Congress of Women Chiropractors (WCWC) named Dr. Janette Kurban as the Woman Chiropractor of the Year for her exemplary service to the profession. A 2009, Parker graduate, Dr. Kurban is actively involved in the profession and is a leader in chiropractic. She maintains a practice in Arlington, Texas. In 2008, Dr. Kurban made history as the first Parker graduate appointed to serve on the Board of Chiropractic Examiners (TBCE).

Several individuals were also honored with Grand Tour Organization (GTO) Awards including Dr. James Chestnut, Brandi MacDonald, Dr. Don MacDonald, Dr. John Minardi, and Dr. Linda Powers for their commitment in continuing to study, learn, and update their abilities to better serve in their practice by attending seven consecutive Parker Seminars.

Parker Seminars debuted its 10 Best Tweets Contest, a social media contest held during the seminar. Seminar attendees were able to follow Parker Seminars on Twitter and receive up-to-the-minute news on classes and events. The seminar even had the Twitter stream on screens around the seminar so people could follow without looking at their phones. Many attendees joined in by tweeting and including the #ParkerVegas hashtag. The 10 best tweets were awarded with a prize from Parker SHARE Products. Dr. Jon Wise, one of the 10 Best Tweets winners from Wise Chiropractic in Las Vegas, Nevada, tweeted, "Loving pediatric lecture with Liz Peacock at #parkervegas."

Carol Shoemaker, wife of long time Parker Seminars attendee, Dr. Jim Shomaker, was awarded for all of her live tweeting during classes.

Another winner, Dr. Steven Brooks '99 from Sunset Chiropractic in San Angelo, Texas, tweeted, "Been up for 16 hours now traveling to Parker Seminars and I feel fresh and energized after the amazing sessions."

About Parker Seminars -- Parker Seminars is one of the world's largest chiropractic seminar organizations. For more than 60 years, Parker Seminars has provided a place where health care professionals gather to learn, network, and share success tips. More than 45,000 people have attended Parker Seminars to date. Parker Seminars offers doctors of chiropractic, chiropractic assistants, and chiropractic students a wide variety of classes each seminar that provide practical business tools, patient communication skills, inspiring stories that provide rejuvenation, modern chiropractic wellness models, the latest in chiropractic and massage therapy technology, chiropractic and massage therapy industry news, and more. Parker Seminars holds an annual seminar in Las Vegas and has hosted seminars in Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, New Orleans, Montreal, Vancouver, Japan, Australia, and Rome. For additional information about Parker Seminars, visit the website at www.parkerseminars.com.

Sherman Granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation from CCE

planetc1.com-news — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:45:00 GMT

Sherman Chiropractic News

The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) notified Sherman College of Chiropractic on January 24, 2012, that it has reaffirmed accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program through 2019.

"Reaffirmation is the result of much hard work and dedication by the employees, students, trustees and many supporters of Sherman College," says Sherman accreditation liaison and Vice President for Academic Affairs Robert L. Irwin, D.C. "The accreditation process itself makes Sherman College a stronger institution. We have created a more comprehensive chiropractic education; made our program and our clinic more patient-centered to address the needs of healthcare consumers today; and improved teaching and learning, enhancing our ability to graduate skilled, compassionate and successful doctors of chiropractic to serve the public," he adds. "We are happy to see our efforts acknowledged through the reaffirmation of accreditation."

The reaffirmation process includes the college's continuous assessment of program outcomes to determine its effectiveness in relation to its mission, goals and objectives. Accreditation is a status granted by the CCE to doctor of chiropractic degree programs and institutions that have been found to meet the CCE Standards.

CCE is the agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education for accreditation of programs and institutions offering the doctor of chiropractic degree. As stated on its web site, "CCE seeks to insure the quality of chiropractic education in the United States by means of accreditation, educational improvement and public information. CCE develops accreditation criteria to assess how effectively programs or institutions plan, implement and evaluate their mission and goals, program objectives, inputs, resources and outcomes of their chiropractic programs."

Official Accreditation Statements
The doctor of chiropractic degree program of Sherman College of Chiropractic is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: (480) 443-8877, Web site: www.cce-usa.org.

Sherman College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the doctor of chiropractic degree. www.sacscoc.org.

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Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as primary health care professionals who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful. On its 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a first professional degree program unique in its approach to health care and known globally for the skill and art of chiropractic delivered by graduates. For more information, visit www.sherman.edu or call 800-849-8771.

Parker Seminars Las Vegas Hosts Largest Event in Chiropractic

planetc1.com-news — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:29:00 GMT

Parker University News

LAS VEGAS -- Each year DCs and CAs from around the globe travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the largest chiropractic seminar in the world-Parker Seminars Las Vegas. This past week, more than 5,300 Parker Seminar attendees flocked to the fresh and exciting line-up of courses designed to improve chiropractors, chiropractic assistants, and chiropractic students.

Dr. Gilles Lamarche 2012 Las Vegas

The seminar included innovative developmental tracks that provided guidance through specific challenges and promoted progress based on the length of time the attendee has been in the chiropractic profession. Courses ranged from topics on "Positioning Yourself as a Community Expert" to improving your patient centered care delivery, and living the chiropractic philosophy lifestyle. In addition, business topics were offered including "What Every Chiropractor Needs to Know about Asset Protection, Tax Reduction, and Estate Planning".

"Attending Parker Seminars as a doctor of chiropractic for the first time has been truly awakening," said Dr. Lee R. Hardin. "I came here with high expectations and I'm leaving with every one of them met. I also came here with the title of doctor of chiropractic and am leaving as a true chiropractor, empowered to teach chiropractic."

Many of the classes offered continuing education credits on subjects like "Alzheimer's Dementia Epidemiology and Prevention," "Heart Rate Variability-the Technology that is Transforming Chiropractic," and "Chiropractic and the Frozen Shoulder," to name a few.

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker University and Parker Seminars, delivered a powerful message, "Servant Leadership: Empower, Encourage, and Inspire" during the opening session.

"We're asked to serve as leaders within our practices, with our patients, within our families and communities each and every day," said Dr. Mancini. "As a leader, you must inspire others to reach new heights. You must encourage them by explaining that they already have the tools to be who they want to be, they just need to put those tools to use. Empowering yourself as the leader you're meant to be will take you and your practice to a higher level of success and service."

With more than 50 world renowned speakers offering expertise in all areas of life and practice, some of the key note speakers included, Dr. John Demartini, Dr. Rick Wren, Brandi MacDonald, Dr. Elizabeth Anderson-Peacock, Dr. Patrick Gentempo, Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, Dr. Carol Ann Malizia, Dr. Gilles Lamarche, Dr. Michael Hall, Dr. James Chestnut, Dr. Nicole Lederman, JJ Virgin, Lisa Speaks, Dr. Dan Murphy, and many more.

In addition, a line-up of world-famous authors from Hay House publishing, including Louise L. Hay, Cheryl Richardson, Marianne Williamson, Robert Holden, and Caroline Myss presented life-changing, inspirational messages.

Derrell Pratt Blackburn Las Vegas Parker Seminar

Representing the next generation of chiropractors, Derrell Pratt-Blackburn, spoke during the opening session. This past fall, Pratt-Blackburn was declared the champion of the 2011 Talk the TIC competition, a worldwide annual chiropractic health talk competition between chiropractic students effectively delivering a chiropractic message to others. As a result of winning the competition, he received the honor of being the first chiropractic student to ever present on the main stage at Parker Seminars.

Attendees also enjoyed the biggest chiropractic expo on the planet where more than 300 exhibitors displayed the profession's most cutting-edge products and technologies.

The seminar also offered enlivening social events such as the Chiropractic Assistants Meeting and Breakfast, first-ever Parker Seminars Student Mastermind session, World Congress of Women Chiropractors (WCWC) Meeting, and more.

In addition to the speaker sessions, special events, and the exhibitor hall, this year's seminar festivities featured the Starlight Soiree, which was held to raise proceeds for chiropractic research. The Soiree raised $75,000 for chiropractic research.

Attendees left rejuvenated and ready to serve at an even higher level than before.

Parker Seminars will partner with the California Chiropractic Association and travel to San Diego, California, on May 4-6, 2012. To register or for more information about the seminar, visit http://www.parker.edu/sandiego/.

About Parker University - Dallas-based Parker University, formerly known as Parker College of Chiropractic, is one of the world's leading educators of health care professionals. Founded in 1982, this private, nonprofit, educational institution prepares men and women to become doctors of chiropractic. In addition, Parker University awards additional wellness-focused degrees including a bachelor of science with a major in anatomy and a major in health and wellness, massage therapy certificates, and continuing education specializations and certifications. Parker University also includes Parker Research Institute, which provides sound, scientific evidence supporting health and wellness; three chiropractic wellness clinics in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; Parker Seminars, the largest chiropractic seminar organization in the world, and Parker SHARE Products that provide innovative, high quality products, and current information on chiropractic wellness. For additional information about Parker University, visit the website at www.parker.edu.

Chiropractic Shines at Parker Seminars 2012 Las Vegas

planetc1.com-news — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:25:00 GMT

By Michael Dorausch, DC

The Las Vegas Hotel (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) welcomed several thousand chiropractors today, for the first day of Parker Seminars Las Vegas 2012. There was enthusiasm in the air as chiropractors (along with staff, students, and families) from around the globe entered the hotel convention area.

Many chiropractors live a life of solitary practice, making events like Parker Seminars essential for reminding us that a chiropractic lifestyle goes beyond our individual routine of daily practice and service to our communities. At Parker, we are reminded that the advancement of chiropractic is a team effort. Fellowship with others is one of the many benefits of attending this event, and I was reminded of that personally, moments after entering the building.

Parker Seminars 10 Best Tweets

While it's great to see other chiropractors in real life, something I thought it was very cool about this weeks Parker Seminar was an LCD television display in the lobby showing hashtagged tweets from the event, something one may not expect to see (but can expect to see more often) at a professional chiropractic conference.

There were far too many vendor booths to visit in a single day, so I'll be checking out the latest products and services available to those practicing chiropractic, and likely reporting on them here. Parker Seminars also provides chiropractors a great opportunity to meet with representatives of companies they purchase from, like Meyer Distributing (I purchased some cases of face paper today) and the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance.

5 Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees Reappointed

planetc1.com-news — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:14:00 GMT

Palmer Chiropractic News

Five Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees members have been reappointed to new terms.

Following their 2011 year-end meeting, the certificate holders for the Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees reappointed five current members who had completed their terms to new three-year terms, beginning January 1, 2012. Those Board members are:

Susan Hatfield, Ph.D., professor, Winona State University, Winona, Minnesota

Charles Keller, D.C., private chiropractic practitioner, Yonkers, New York

Ervin Malcheff, D.C., private chiropractic practitioner, Hillsdale, Michigan

William Morgan, D.C., Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

William Wilke, retired bank chairman, Bettendorf, Iowa

The mission of Palmer College of Chiropractic, based upon the Palmer Tenets, is to educate and prepare students to become Doctors of Chiropractic qualified to serve as direct access primary health care providers and clinicians, competent in wellness promotion, health assessment, diagnosis and the chiropractic management of the patient's health care needs. Palmer is committed to advancing the understanding of chiropractic through research; to providing service to the field of chiropractic, including continuing education; and to serving humanity through patient care and community education.

Parker University Top Scholars Awarded as Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and ...

planetc1.com-news — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:50:00 GMT

Parker University News

DALLAS -- A select group of 14 Parker University students were honored with one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow-selection to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. This elite honor is conferred by more than 2,842 higher educational institutions.

Parker University Who's Who Recipients

Achieving top scholar rankings is no small feat among a university of extremely intelligent and talented students. A committee of faculty and students selected the nominees based on GPA, participation and leadership in academic activities, and school or community service. Among those students honored were Jarrett Browning, Lindsay Browning, Charles Cunico, Tyanna Dodson, Jordan Hart, Sandi Kramer, Ellen Masman, James McCalister, Matthew Montgomery, Kyle Nix, Steven Reinlie, Dan Sullins, Joshua Wilson, and Eric Wu.

National recognition by the Who's Who program is a tremendous scholastic achievement. The students awarded are examples of what American youth can do through their contributions to community and school.

The Who's Who Among Students program is a part of their efforts to continue to aid campuses in honoring students who demonstrate consistent excellence.

Chiropractic Wellness Lifestyle Practitioner Program for 2012

planetc1.com-news — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:59:00 GMT

ICA Wellness Council News

"This revolutionary program will move chiropractors into the leadership role in the wellness field that we have always envisioned and always deserved." - Dr. James L. Chestnut

We want to help make sure you are aware of the exciting opportunity opening up for you to advance into 2012! The landmark Chiropractic Wellness Lifestyle Science seminar series will launch its 2012 modules in Las Vegas, Nevada with Dr. James Chestnut - presenting Module 1 this February 11-12.

This is a very special opportunity to advance your knowledge, research resources and skills for understanding, explaining and implementing wellness lifestyle intervention strategies at significant and practical levels. Register now to benefit even more from this incredible program - become better equipped with leading-edge information, tools, insights, and strategies, all helping to position you as a wellness authority in your community!

Module I gives you a unique opportunity to revisit and build an even stronger foundation of insights and implementation in the essential aspects of the Chiropractic wellness paradigm and subluxation science. This seminar's powerful, evidence-based combination of practical patient management applications, with ongoing references to an inspiring research record, helps you address urgent health issues in multiple clinical contexts that are vital elements of a dynamic chiropractic practice.

Enjoy the flexible, friendly program format with many special features, including -

� This program includes special registration "Repeater Discounts" for previous attendees! There are also discounts for members of the Wellness Science Council and of ICA, as well as "Refresher Rates" for Certified CCWP doctors, and there is a special registration discount when signing up for all four modules in advance! Call ICA offices for details.

� You can choose to coordinate your schedule, to start the program with any module and make up modules at other Wellness program locations - this year also presenting in Kansas City, Missouri and Boston, Massachusetts.

� These Wellness Lifestyle modules provide the on-site seminar requisites of the curriculum leading to the Certified Chiropractic Wellness Lifestyle Practitioner (C.C.W.P.) certification. Credentialed through the ICA Council on Wellness Lifestyle Science, certification includes completing the four on-site modules, four home-study module assignments, and meeting the other requisites for certification through the Council, including a final Certification Examination.

Don't miss this special opportunity to build on your understanding and application of the essential elements of the chiropractic wellness paradigm with direct references from the research record, and reinforce your skills through this acclaimed program that is dedicated to advancing skills and expertise for enhanced case management choices and patient communications in key elements of chiropractic science, research, and care including nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction.

This program is presented in cooperation with Life Chiropractic College West, an internationally acclaimed chiropractic college (visit www.lifewest.org for rosters of state board approvals) so you can attend for continuing education credit in approved states as well as certification credit hours. And as you know, it also includes valuable information for staff members, who can register at special rates so that you may serve your patients in a coordinated chiropractic team approach!

LAS VEGAS, NV
Feb 11-12 Module 1
Apr. 28-29 Module 2
June 23-24 Module 3
Aug. 25-26 Module 4

KANSAS CITY, MO
March 24-25 Module 1
May 19-20 Module 2
Aug. 18-19 Module 3
Nov. 3-4 Module 4

BOSTON, MA
June 2-3 Module 1
Ju1y 7-8 Module 2
Sept. 15-16 Module 3
Oct. 20-21 Module 4

Credentialed by the ICA Council on Wellness Lifestyle Science

5th Generation Chiropractor Graduates Palmer West

planetc1.com-news — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:14:00 GMT

Palmer Chiropractic News

Meghan Austin Dowling continues family tradition, graduates from Palmer's West Campus as fifth generation chiropractor

Most four-year-old children have a difficult time deciding on their morning breakfast cereal. At that tender age, however, Meghan Austin already had decided on her future career.

So when her mother asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up? ... "with the video camera rolling during a family vacation, the mini-Meghan said, "I wanna be a chi-wo-pwactor like my daddy."

Photo: Dr. Meghan Austin Dowling with her father, Dr. Thomas Austin (left), and grandfather, Dr. Douglas Austin.

On December 2, 2011, Meghan Austin Dowling graduated as valedictorian of the Fall Quarter 2011 class at Palmer College of Chiropractic's West Campus, San Jose, California, with summa cum laude honors, and achieved her early goal of becoming a "chi-wo-pwactor" like her daddy.

The Austin family's chiropractic lineage now spans five generations. Meghan's graduation marks 100 years since her great-great-grandparents, Drs. Jay and Mabel Austin, graduated from Palmer's Davenport Campus in 1911.

Meghan's great-great-grandfather, Dr. Jay Austin, is the first known chiropractor in San Jose. The practice, Austin Chiropractic, is now managed by Meghan's father, Dr. Thomas Austin, whom Meghan will join as the newest member of the Austin family to become a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic.

"I was lucky enough to be introduced to chiropractic as a baby," said Meghan. "My dad adjusted me and my brothers regularly. He was our team chiropractor for basketball, soccer, softball and other sports we played. I really recognized the benefit of chiropractic after taking a good hard fall on the soccer field. It was good to grow up a chiropractic kid!"

Meghan is now looking forward to joining her father's practice. She couldn't be happier, and he couldn't be prouder. "My father is the most honest, trustworthy doctor I have ever known, and I admire how he is so passionate about chiropractic. He has been, and will continue to be, the best mentor I could imagine."

Dr. Tom Austin added: "To say that I am proud of my daughter is an understatement. She is an amazing, talented and intelligent person and will be a great asset to our profession. I am sure that Meghan's great-great grandmother, Dr. Mabel Austin, who was the first generation of chiropractors in our family with her husband, Dr. Jay Austin, would also be proud--although it did take 100 years for another woman in the family to enter the profession!"

In January, Meghan and her husband, Jake, will welcome a potential sixth generation chiropractor into the world. "Since I never was pressured to go into chiropractic, I can't see myself pushing my children to continue the tradition. For me, it was an easy choice. Who wouldn't want to be a part of a profession that promotes natural healing with the only tools being their hands? I definitely aspire to be as great a doctor as my father and the previous generations. I know I have some big shoes to fill--but at least I have genetics on my side!"

Parker Seminars Las Vegas January 2012

planetc1.com-news — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:59:00 GMT

By Michael Dorausch, DC

Parker Seminars is taking place in Las Vegas on January 19-21, 2012. The three day chiropractic extravaganza will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton Hotel and Casino, located just off the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and easily accessible via the Las Vegas Monorail. Parker Seminars Vegas is the world's largest chiropractic seminar and it's a great way to get started on developing yourself in the new year.

The 2012 Parker Seminar series will usher in developmental tracks designed to provide guidance for doctors of chiropractic (and chiropractic assistants/chiropractic students) as they journey on their path through their chosen career field in chiropractic. Sessions will be led by chiropractic greats like Gilles Lamarche, Fabrizio Mancini, Patrick Gentempo, Gene Orlowsky, Rick Wren, Dan Murphy, and others.

The Las Vegas Parker Seminar event is the premier event within chiropractic, with world class sessions on practice building, and life-changing sessions on chiropractic philosophy. It's the only place you'll get living legends like James Sigafoose and John Demartini in a single day (two of my favorite speakers in chiropractic).

Beside spectacular speakers, there are award ceremonies like chiropractor and chiropractic assistant of the year awards, numerous networking events, and a massive exhibit hall.

I'll be at the event covering news and taking photos of chiropractors from around the world. Back in 2000 and 2001 I had to save photos to my laptop, and then run upstairs to my hotel room, so I could upload them via a 56K modem connection. Thankfully, things are a bit easier today.

While early bird registration is over, attendees can register for Parker Seminars Las Vegas online, by mail, by fax, and by phone. Visit the Parker Seminar registration page for information on packages and pricing.

See you in Las Vegas!

Palmer Chiropractic students donate toys and time to Toys for Tots

planetc1.com-news — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:17:00 GMT

Palmer Chiropractic News

Palmer student groups collect $2,000 worth of toys for Toys for Tots; present donation and volunteer at Toys for Tots warehouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Dec. 10

Members of the Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) spent the last several weeks collecting toys and monetary donations from students, faculty and staff at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, for this year's Toys for Tots collection by the United States Marine Corps. Their efforts paid off as they donated nearly $2,000 worth of toys on Dec. 10. In addition, they teamed up with members of the Palmer Campus Guides to volunteer at the Toys for Tots warehouse on Dec. 10.

Some of the more than 20 students from Palmer's Davenport Campus who volunteered at the Toys for Tots warehouse in Davenport, Iowa, on December 10. The students also presented the Marines with nearly $2,000 worth of toys.

"The reason for the fundraising is that the student leaders realize what the Davenport community does for us while we live here," said Joe O'Tool, a current Palmer student who is the president of both the Palmer Student Alumni Foundation and the Campus Guides. "We want to be a meaningful part of the community by giving back."

Added Devanni Partridge, who is a member of both the Campus Guides and PSAF: "Saturday, December 10 was a huge success for Palmer students in the Davenport community when more than 20 current students gathered at the local Toys for Tots warehouse. We not only came with a donation of nearly $2,000 worth of toys, but we also volunteered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. sorting and packing bags for local families. It was a fun, rewarding and educational time for everyone involved as we got to experience the joy of community service and see how much can be accomplished and how many lives can be changed when everyone gives a little."

The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation is a group of students who organize activities for students to help prepare them for chiropractic practice and to be active alumni of Palmer College. The Palmer Campus Guides are a group of specially selected and trained students who provide campus tours to visitors and prospective students, and assist in various ways at campus events such as graduations and Homecoming celebrations.

PSAF on Palmer's Florida Campus conducts Toys for Tots drive

During the past month, members of the Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) on Palmer's Florida Campus in Port Orange, Florida, collected toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The students collected 300 toys from the Florida Campus community.

Dynamic Essentials at Embassy Suites Atlanta January 2012

planetc1.com-news — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:19:00 GMT

By Michael Dorausch, DC

January is a great time for chiropractors and staff to get the wheels moving and Dynamic Essentials in Atlanta Georgia is a perfect place to start. The following was in my email but I wanted to share it. There are still chiropractors that don't know the value of attending DE.

Dear Doctor,

The Christmas and New Year Holidays are fast approaching!

REMINDER... Have you already made your reservations to join us for Drs. Sid's and Nell's January 19-22 DE Meeting? If not, we encourage you to do so right away before you get wrapped up in all the Holiday activities. Too often, Melba gets last minute calls from people who need a room at the Embassy Suites and she regrets to tell them that all rooms at the hotel are gone. Don't let this happen to you! Phone 404-223-2300 today to make your room reservations! Then phone Melba at 770-438-9949 to register you, your associates and staff for the January DE.

What better way to insure yourself a highly productive and successful 2012 than to attend the first DE of the New Year, getting refreshed in the rock solid ChiropracTIC Principles as well as DE success principles that can only be found at Dynamic Essentials. You get all of this plus the privilege of enjoying the camaraderie and fellowship with your DE brothers and sisters.

Your success for 2012 will not happen without a plan, and we encourage you to start planning now for the very best and most successful year ever! Remember, one of Dr. Sid's key Sidisms: "I CAN, I WILL, I MUST"...Make this your motto for 2012 and we assure you that you can enjoy your very best year ever!

Now from all of us, Dr. Sid, Dr. Nell and the DE staff, we wish you a Joyful Holiday Season and a New Year filled with the very best life has to offer! It can be...it must be...it will be!

Love and appreciation to you all! See you in January for another awesome DE Meeting!

The D.E. Staff

Dynamic Essentials
www.lifede.com

Embassy Suites Atlanta - at Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 (404) 223-2300

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Parker University Presents Scholarships to Students

planetc1.com-news — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:07:00 GMT

Parker Chiropractic News

DALLAS -- Parker University College of Chiropractic recently presented $23,000 in scholarships to 18 students. The scholarships committee comprised of Parker faculty, staff, students, and alumni, select recipients based on anonymous applications, the student's financial need, academic achievements, character, extracurricular participation, leadership, and more. The students were presented one of six types of scholarships including corporate partner, leadership, alumni, memorial, Parker Alumni Association, and endowment scholarships.

"Ninety-five percent of Parker students qualify for financial aid," said JoLynne Jensen, vice president of development at Parker University. "Their financial burden while in school is offset by the student scholarships funds. These 18 students were selected from a pool of 82 scholarship applicants."

Parker's alumni continue to support future chiropractors by providing $7,000 in scholarships. Dr. Doug DeShazo, a '95 Parker graduate, and his wife Diane DeShazo, awarded Aliena Johnston with a $4,000 DeShazo Chiropractic Student Scholarship.

Drs. Brenda and Clark Byroad, who graduated from Parker in '89 and '87 and have practiced in Lewisville, Texas for 22 years, presented two of four alumni scholarships including the Byroad Chiropractic Student Scholarship for $1,000 awarded to Gavin Wolff and the $1,000 Dr. Bernard Kunc Student Scholarship awarded to Atrelia Wadley.

In addition, OTZ Health Education Systems represented by Dr. Francis Murphy, a '95 Parker graduate, awarded Steven Chalk with the $1,000 OTZ Health Education Systems Student Scholarship.

A total of $8,000 in corporate partner scholarships were provided by companies supporting the chiropractic profession.

Nicholas Speegle was awarded with a $2,000 scholarship from Erchonia Medical. Chiro One Wellness Centers presented a $1,000 scholarship to Vanessa Morales. Parker student, Angela Natoli, received a $1,000 scholarship from Drucker Labs. Protocol for Life Balance provided Matt Sleeman with a $1,000 scholarship. Evan Pulver was awarded a $2,000 scholarship from Standard Process. Thumper Massager presented Logan Spangler with a $1,000 scholarship.

"This scholarship is a huge blessing," said Natoli. "This trimester has been especially financially stressful as I had to make large, but necessary purchases, such as a portable table to practice on, board reviews, and board fees, amongst others things."

Four leadership scholarships were also presented, which included the $1,000 Dr. Phil Cook Student Scholarship awarded to Garett Williams. The scholarship was provided by Dr. Phil Cook, who has served on Parker's Board of Trustees since 2007.

Dr. Gilles Lamarche, vice president of Parker Chiropractic Wellness Clinics, Parker Research Institute, Parker Continuing Education, and Parker Seminars, presented the Dr. Gilles Lamarche Student Scholarship of $1,000 to Jean-Philippe Mercier.

Dr. Rose Lepien, a '91 Parker graduate and former Parker Board of Trustees member, provided $1,000 to Lauren Donbar, who was awarded the Dr. Rose Lepien Student Scholarship.

"This scholarship means opportunity to me," said Donbar. "It has given me the opportunity to pay for experiences I may not have had otherwise such as a mission trip I plan to attend in January to the Dominican Republic. I know this will be an experience I will never forget and I am excited to serve the people there as well as the things I will learn to help better serve my future patients. I'm so grateful to Dr. Lepien for providing me the means for this opportunity."

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker University and 1990 graduate of Parker, presented student, Jason Trainer, with the Dr. Fabrizio Mancini Student Scholarship of $1,000.

Chelsea Verslues received the fourth scholarship awarded in memory of Dr. Matthew Cacka, a 2007 graduate of Parker. Verslues was awarded $1,000 for the Dr. Matthew Cacka Memorial Scholarship.

Parker student, Corey Todhunter was awarded a $1,000 scholarship provided by the Parker Alumni Association.

In addition, Foot Levelers awarded a $1,000 endowment scholarship to Craig Raschke. Nicole Jones received $1,000 from the Dr. Leander Eckard Endowment Scholarship.

Parker University unveiled its new donor wall following the presentation of scholarships.

About Parker University
Dallas-based Parker University, formerly known as Parker College of Chiropractic, is one of the world's leading educators of health care professionals. Founded in 1982, this private, nonprofit, educational institution prepares men and women to become doctors of chiropractic. In addition, Parker University awards additional wellness-focused degrees including a bachelor of science with a major in anatomy and a major in health and wellness, massage therapy certificates, and continuing education specializations and certifications.

Important Google Health Service Announcement

planetc1.com-news — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:42:00 GMT

By Michael Dorausch, DC

I received an e-mail recently from the Google Health Service that Google Health will be discontinued as of January 1, 2012. According to the e-mail, after that date, users will no longer be able to access Google Health, and any third-party services that are linked to one's Google health profiles, will no longer be able to send data to or receive data from those profiles.

I wrote about the long anticipated announcement of Google Health in May of 2008. The service launched to mixed reviews, and it wasn't long after the launch date, that I heard barely anything further about the online health service from Google.

According to Google, their goal when launching Google Health was to "create a service that would give people access to their personal health and wellness information." After a few years of experience, Google noticed that the program was not having the broad impact they had hoped it would. While the service was reportedly being used by tech savvy patients and caregivers, and even wellness and fitness enthusiasts, they had failed to reach widespread adoption.

According to a Google Health related blog post, Google will continue to host information up to January 1, 2013. "Any data that remains in Google Health after that point will be permanently deleted."

It's unfortunate that this service did not work out for Google, but healthcare privacy concerns continue to be a hot topic, and it's my opinion that a large majority of people still prefer to keep their personal health information off-line. It's also sad that in 2011 my chiropractic office continues to see examples where hospitals and/or medical facilities are still relying on fax machines to transfer patient information. Add to that the problem of proprietary CD-ROMs that are 32-bit Windows XP accessible but fail to read on 64-bit platforms, operating systems like Windows 7 or even Windows Vista, and certainly not readable on Macintosh or Linux based operating systems.

It's going to be a long time before the old ways of health care are modernized enough for provider and patient adoption. I'd like to say we are there already, but I see evidence to the contrary each and every business day.

Deck the Chiropractic Office with Boughs of Holly

planetc1.com-news — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:49:00 GMT

By Michael Dorausch, DC

Chiropractic offices all over the world are getting decorated for this year's holiday season. Not all chiropractors decorate their office for Halloween, and some for pumpkins and other decorations out for Thanksgiving, but most offices will at least have minimal decorations up for Christmas. At ADIO Chiropractic in Los Angeles, we like to go all out. There's hundreds of feet of colored lights, a Christmas tree that nearly reaches the ceiling, and a 60" TV playing the season's best holiday Blu-Ray movies.

For a few years we put plastic chiropractic keychains on the tree, truly making it a Chiropractic Christmas Tree. Those have been a huge hit for patients but this year we changed up our decorations a bit.

Decorating one's chiropractic office is easy to do, especially if you put aside enough time each year for preparation (we do a preparatory staff meeting each November). I posted some Christmas Chiropractic Office Decoration photos in case you're seeking ideas.

I also browsed through the archives to see what Christmas related news posts appeared on Planet Chiropractic in the past decade, and I found several. One of the most popular was a 2005 article about chiropractors worldwide helping Santa Claus with chiropractic care.

I have not shoveled a driveway since I was a kid in Long Island New York, but I know many chiropractors that not only shovel their own driveways this Christmas, they may have to even shovel snow at the office. Watch your backs doctors.

It's all about holiday office spirit and we do our best to make sure patients are reminded how much we appreciate them. Any chiropractor that's been in practice more than a year, has noticed the increase in stress patients present with, from around the Thanksgiving holidays until just after New Year's Day. Nutrition is a factor, family drama is a factor, and holiday traffic along with the hustle and bustle appears to increase everyone's levels of spinal stress. It's a critical time of year for chiropractors to be at their healthiest.

Wishing you all a healthy and happy 2011 holiday season and a spectacular new year!

Parker University Crowns Mr and Ms Parker Fitness

planetc1.com-news — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:12:00 GMT

Parker Chiropractic news

DALLAS, Texas -- Parker University recently held its first annual Mr. and Ms. Parker Fitness Competition. The competition comprised of a strength, endurance, and flexibility performance as well as a posing presentation. Parker students who competed for the title of Mr. and Ms. Parker Fitness included Nicole Heilsberg, Abbye Mladenka, Kara Stephenson, Jason Christ, Nathan Gomez, and Darrell Thompson.

"As a chiropractic wellness institution, it's important that our students understand the value of taking care of their body and expressing that to their patients by setting an example through their personal health," said Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker University. "It's great to see Parker students with such determination to maintain a healthy lifestyle."

Darrell Thompson and Nicole Heilsberg were crowned as Mr. and Ms. Parker Fitness. Both Mr. and Ms. Parker Fitness received a $300 cash prize.

"I'm so passionate about fitness because every day I am blessed by God to take care of my body, to help change lives, and to be an example of good health," said Thompson. "In the health profession, it's really important to not only educate, but also be in good health as well. In order to teach, we have to be masters at what we're teaching. I have a passion to help others live a more comfortable, healthier lifestyle."

Serving as a certified personal trainer for seven years, Thompson was named Top Trainer for the city of Austin, Texas. He trains six days a week and stays consistent in eating a healthy diet.

Heilsberg has been working out her whole life. An avid runner, she's competed in marathons and has taken personal training classes. She previously taught fitness classes such as cycling, core, strength, and conditioning classes.

Her training regimen is six days a week, which consists of weights for every muscle group and cardio training for her participation as a runner and basketball player in Chiro Games.

"Especially with times of high stress, staying active and fit is needed to stay sane," said Heilsberg. "Fitness makes me feel great and I think it's beneficial to be able to set an example for my future clients. Living an active, healthy lifestyle can help keep your life balanced and achieve things you never thought possible."

The competition was judged by George DeJohn, fitness expert, author, and radio personality as the host of the "Train Station Fitness Show" on Sports Radio 1310 "The Ticket" for more than 14 years and Dr. Beau Hightower, a 2010 Parker graduate, currently serving as the director of sports therapy and rehab for Airrosti Rehab Centers in Las Colinas, Texas. He's also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Additional judges included Dr. Abby Perone, a 2011 Parker graduate and associate doctor at Las Colinas Spine and Sports Medicine and Highland Park Spine and Sports Medicine; Dr. Vince Scheffler, a 2007 graduate of Parker, who specialized in sports specific rehabilitation, holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) license, and was recognized by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP); and Patrice Watson, expo coordinator of Parker Seminars, who served as a Seattle Seahawks Cheerleader for nine years and received the title of Cheerleader of the Year.