Innate Coffee Mug - A Travel Necessity for the Principled Chiropractor

by: DrTirpak posted: June 02, 2015

Editorial: My mind is always abuzz with Chiropractic and CE Cruncher, even on vacation I am writing about a unique find during my travels.

Today’s find is only for the principled Chiropractors, anyone that loved philosophy class in Chiropractic College, or any DC with Green Books on their selves.

Chiropractic Product Review:
Innate Gear Travel Mug – How does a thermal mug pertain to daily Chiropractic Practice? It doesn’t, unless you find carrying around a product stamped with INNATE sparks your interest.

The stainless steel mugs offer from Innate insulation of hot or cold beverages and a chance to start a conversation about the body’s unique ability to heal. After a 10 minute discussion of innate intelligence and the basis in Chiropractic philosophy with the friend who’s cup I had absconded I decided that I should probably share my find with other Chiropractors. The mug offers a attractive travel design fitting many cup holders, a silicon lid and a great cup of tea for hours. It also offers the chance to share one of the principles of Chiropractic with anyone that notices your mug.

After I discovered an Innate coffee mug in a friend’s cupboard while traveling in Ontario Canada I had to know more about the company. Based in Vancouver BC, Innate offers a full line of travel mugs, water & food storage, travel umbrellas, travel cases and RFID protected cases. The company stands behind their philosophy of ‘Leaner, Cleaner, Greener’, striving to make products with a positive global and environmental impact. All of their raw materials are designed to ensure there is no endocrine activity disrupting phthalates including Bisphenol-A (BPA). Plus Chiropractors will love that every product comes brandished with the innate logo.

Ready to travel with an Innate mug or case? They can be purchased in Canada at Mountain Equipment Co-op, in the US at REI, or on Amazon.

Amy Tirpak, DC
CE Cruncher's Founder and Lead Chiropractor

* Disclaimer: CE Cruncher supports the entire spectrum of Chiropractic. Upper Cervical, Straight, Principled, Mixer, Evidence Based, Functional Medicine and Advanced Practice Chiropractic Physicians are welcome and encouraged to find Chiropractic Continuing Education, new and humor on this site. As soon as we find evidence based or advanced practice mugs be sure we will share them.

Is Big Brother Canada Ready for a Chiropractor in the House?

Dr. Naeha Sareen Chosen as a Houseguest for Big Brother Canada Season 3

by: DrTirpak posted: March 23, 2015

Doctor of Chiropractic Naeha Sareen joins the reality show cast of 16 for Big Brother Canada season 3. Big Brother TV series displays a voyeuristic view of a group of random contestants, called houseguests, over a 3 month period, isolated in a house under constant video surveillance. The house guests are given activates, games to play for rewards, punishments, and a weekly vote for a leader and to evict someone from the house.

The show’s name comes from and is loosely based on the concept of George Orwell's1949 novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. Originally a Dutch television show, it has aired in France and to much success in the US. The grand prize winner this eason collects a $100,000 check, a $25,000 gift card from The Brick, and a $10,000 vacation.

Big Brother Canada Season 3 media descriptions for 29 year old Dr. Naeha Sareen have included: spunky Chiropractor, entrepreneur, very successful, intellectual threat, and confident. In BBC3 interviews she claims to have a strong personality and appears confident in her ability to navigate through Big Brother 3 to the end. Showmances, reality show romances, are out of the question for her and she believes Canada needs to see a strong woman player.

Before her reality fame Dr. Sareen graduated from the University of Waterloo and Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. She practices Chiropractic and acupuncture at the multidisciplinary practice A Healing Place in Brampton Ontario. Beside life as a Canadian Chiropractor Naeha Sareen, DC owns Indulgence Truffles an online specialty truffle shop that specializes in wedding and holiday gifts.

 Watch Dr. Naeha Sareen on Canadian Big Brother Season 3 on Global TV Monday nights at 8pm starting March 23, 2015

Good Luck Dr. Naeha Sareen, make the Chiropractic profession proud.

Four CMCC Chirorpactic Students Cycle Across Canada to Promte Healthy Lifestyles

Unleash Your Potential

by: DrTirpak posted: September 24, 2013

 Four Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College students biked across Canada this summer raising awareness for health living for the Unleash Your Potential campaign. This was the 5^th trip for the program that started in 2005 with a mission to promote the integration of physical activity, proper nutrition, and stress management into the daily lives of Canadians.

This boisterous quartet of Canadian chiropractic students accomplished their mission with school presentation and countless media appearances on radio, television and local papers across the country.  The riders( Brenna MacPhail, Matthew Missiha, Joe Sinopoli, and Kirsten Wishloff) cycled over 6,000 km from Alberta to Halifax, stopping almost every day to provide a lecture at a local school, summer camp or community group. Their inspirational educational events presented information to Canada's youth regarding healthy living, to encourage healthy habits at a young age, and in turn create a healthier generation for the future.

Unleash Your Potential did a great job chronicling their trip on facebook, blog,  and with this video:

UYP FINAL from Unleash Your Potential on Vimeo.

Help promte healthy living in Canada by supporting Unleash Your Potential
or show your support by wearing some swag.

 

Edmonton Alberta Chiropractor on CTV Morning Live on Wednesday

by: DrTirpak posted: January 08, 2013

Watch Edmonton Chiropractor Dr. Wendy Coburn of West Edmonton Family Chiropractic Studio, she will be on Edmonton CTV’s Moring Live Show again on Wednesday Jan 9th. Dr. Coburn will be discussing the link between back health and Pregnancy. She will also offer some suggestions for expecting moms.

CMCC has Teamed Up with UOIT for Healthcare Research

by: DrTirpak posted: November 24, 2012

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College has teamed up with University of Ontario Institute of Technology to create the Centre for the Study of Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation. The research-focused initiative will focus on evidence-informed approaches to health-care delivery in Canada.

The Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Honourable Deb Matthews, cut the ribbon for the inauguration for the new joint venture. She stated, “The new Centre will help Ontarians better manage their chronic conditions and disabilities.”

The UOIT-CMCC Centre for the Study of Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation will be under the direction of Pierre Côté, DC, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at UOIT, who also holds appointments at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and at CMCC. The Centre is supported by a $2.8 million grant awarded to Dr. Côté from the Financial Services Commission of Ontario to develop a Minor Injury Treatment Protocol.

 “I am delighted to be part of the UOIT and CMCC partnership,” said Dr. Côté. “I look forward to working with researchers from both institutions and collaborating with them on these innovative research projects that will benefit the lives of individuals affected by chronic conditions and disabilities.”

Canadian Memorial President Dr. Jean Moss said ”CMCC is delighted by this second collaborative project with UOIT, which stands to create lasting benefits by informing health policy and demonstrating the dynamism and potential created through inter-institutional collaboration.”

UOIT and CMCC signed an articulation agreement in February 2012 that enables qualified students to complete a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) in Kinesiology degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in seven years, instead of eight.

Another Stroke Story in Manitoba, Canada

by: DrTirpak posted: October 04, 2012

The Health Minister of Manitoba, Theresa Oswald, agreed to meet with Pat Chevrier and other members of Winnipeg Chiropractic Stroke Survivors today.  Pat Chevier is an anti-chiropractic crusader who blames her son’s stroke on a cervical manipulation.

Her group is asking the provincial government to remove chiropractic from covered medical services, currently the province pays between 25 and 30 percent of the cost of chiropractic visits. She also wants a ban on ‘high neck manipulations’.

This is not her first attempt at attracting political attention. In 2009 she spoke to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba’s Standing Committee on Human Recourses spouting the same rhetoric .

This story first appeared on CBC,  the Winnipeg Free Press and was picked up by MSN Canada.

No information could be found online for Winnipeg Chiropractic Stroke Survivors

Previous Media attacks on Chiropractic and Strokes

Prestigious Grant Supports Ground-Breaking Research at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

by: DrTirpak posted: September 06, 2012

Toronto (Sept. 5, 2012) — The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a major R01 research grant to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in support of its study of spinal manipulative therapy.

This is the largest grant CMCC has received from NIH, with over $933,665.00 invested in chiropractic clinical research. It is the third grant in the past five years that CMCC has received. The two previous grants were being funded in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

The research, led by CMCC faculty members Dr. Howard Vernon, Dr. John J. Triano and Dr. Tony Tibbles, aims to establish a manipulation control that will provide a baseline against which treatment outcomes may be measured.

“This approach was very valuable, because it has never been done before,” says Dr. Howard Vernon, noting that the results of this grant will help to improve the rigour of future studies by better defining and controlling variables.

“The methods of randomized clinical trials (RCTs), to date, have not been able to differentiate the specific effects of the active treatment component of spinal manipulation from the non-specific effects such as doctor-patient interactions,”

says CMCC Dean of Research and Graduate Education Dr. John J. Triano.

“By combining modern laboratory instrumentation in the form of force sensing table technology with clinical research methods and treatment procedures, the investigators at CMCC have engineered a way to fill this gap.”

“We are thankful for the support of NIH, which reaffirms CMCC’s international reputation for leadership in spinal research,” says CMCC President Dr. Jean Moss. “By enhancing understanding of the specific effects of active

treatment, this research has the potential to demonstrate the benefits of chiropractic care for a variety of conditions and, ultimately, to inform the care we provide to our patients.”

 Source: Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

Chiropractors, Kinesiology Tape and the Olympics - A Colorful Combination

by: DrTirpak posted: August 01, 2012

The London Olympics have started and the focus on international elite athletes will dominate the media. Every year the amount of colorful tape adorning the bodies of these athletes seems to grow exponentially, almost as if it is alive. The tape may not be alive but the enthusiasm in chiropractic for kinesiology taping sure is.

Kinesiology taping has progressed from a soccer player’s sprained ankle to a therapeutic resource with protocols for whiplash, shoulder strain, post-op and even torticolis. Many DCs are taking the time to learn techniques to aid their patients in sports as well as general practice.

According to the various manufacturers kinesiology taping offers: reduction in swelling and edema, improves joint mechanics and muscle function, impacts skin proprioception to reduce pain, reduces muscle spasm and fatigue, and aids reducing scar tissue and post surgical bruising.

Chiropractors at the London Olympics are covering athletes in various tapes and national colors. KT Tape Pro produced “JAM” Kinesiology Tape for the Jamaican Track and Field Team in the iconic colors of the Jamaican Flag.

 Keep an eye out at the London Olympics for SpiderTech on Canadian triathlete and Olympic gold medalist Simon Whitfield. When asked about kinesiology taping he stated "Aches, pains and more serious injuries are a part of the sport. SpiderTech tape helps me manage pain and greatly improve my recovery time." 

Kinesio Tape, founded by Japanese Chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase in 1979, took center stage at the last Olympics covering many athletes, most notably American Beach Volleyball Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh.

Dr. Kevin Jardine, Developer of Neuro-Structural Taping Technique and original creator of SpiderTech products, explains "Kinesiology tape is a crucial part of providing top level care to both world class Olympic athletes as well as your general patient base. The ability to extend the benefits of your treatment beyond the office can often make the difference in an athlete's recovery. The tape can even be worn during competition allowing the athletes to perform at their best.”

 Chiropractors that are interested in expanding their practice can learn more about kinesiology taping and receive Chiropractic Continuing Education Hours with these seminars:

 

The Expansion of Master Programs at Chiropractic Colleges

by: DrTirpak posted: July 25, 2012

The face of Chiropractic Continuing Education is changing, master degree programs are developing at many Chiropractic Colleges. Usually a division of online and classroom hours, designed for a practicing chiropractor to expand their knowledge and practical abilities in a 2-3 year program. Logan College of Chiropractic and University of Bridgeport offer dual degree programs, offering students the ability to graduate with a DC and a Masters.

Northwestern Health Sciences University announced this week the creation of two new graduate degrees programs. The newly formed College of Graduate Health Sciences will offer a Master of Health Science in Clinical Nutrition and a Master of Health Science Clinical Chiropractic Orthopedics, for accepting students for the Winter term starting January 2013. They are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Northwestern was previously approved to offer a Master of Health Science degree in Diagnostic Imaging, which is not currently accepting applications.

The new degrees are aimed at health care providers interested in enhancing their knowledge and education in areas that can expand the services offered to patients. The curriculum consists of 40 graduate credits within three years, with 30 percent of the coursework completed online and 70 percent completed in a series of weekend seminars. The orthopedics program was developed in cooperation with the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists, will qualify a doctor of chiropractic as eligible to sit the orthopedic specialty board certification examination and leading to the Diplomate Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists (DACO).   Full Story from Northwestern Health Sciences University.

List of Chiropractic Colleges offering a Master of Science degree programs to Chiropractors:

New York Chiropractic College
Master of Science Degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction
Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy
Master of Science Degree in Diagnostic Imaging

Logan College of Chiropractic
Master of Science Sports Science & Sports Rehabilitation
Master of Science Nutrition and Human Performance

Parker University- Announced last year that they have masters programs in the works

Palmer College of Chiropractic 
Master of Science in Clinical Research

Life University
Master of Science: Chiropractic Sport Science, Exercise Sport Science, Nutrition & Sport Health Science, Sport Coaching, and Sport Injury Management
Master of Science Clinical Nutrition

Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
Master of Science in Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Sciences)

Cleveland College of Chiropractic
Master of Science in Health Promotion

National University of Health Sciences
Master of Science Advanced Clinical Practice

University of Bridgeport
Masters of Science i Human Nutrition
Masters of Science in Acupuncture

University of Western States
Master of Science in Exercise and Sports Science
Master of Science in Nutrition and Functional Medicine

Canadian Chiropractor's Gifts to Palmer are Tax-Deductible Once Again

by: DrTirpak posted: July 24, 2012

Palmer College of Chiropractic has re-established its tax-deductible status with the Canadian government. This was made possible with the efforts of the College as well as Robert Corbett, D.C. (Davenport ’75), one of the College’s alumni advisors. Dr. Corbett brought it to the College’s attention that Canadian doctors were not able to contribute money to the College and have it count as a tax deduction.

“It was Dr. Corbett’s persistence and good work that got the ball rolling for us at Palmer,” said Mickey Burt, D.C., director for Alumni. “Once again our alumni from Canada may give money to the College and have it count as a tax deduction for them. This, in turn, can be a big plus for our Canadian students.”

Chiropractors on the Road to the London Olympics

by: DrTirpak posted: July 18, 2012

Canadian Beach Volleyball Olympic Hopeful - Chiropractor Josh Binstock

Chiropractor Josh Binstock and his teammate Martin Reader will represent Canada in the Olympic men’s beach volleyball.

Josh Binstock DC started as most young Canadians playing hockey and baseball. During high school felling burned out from AAA hockey and rep baseball he turned to indoor volleyball. While completing an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto the Varsity Blues won the OUA provincial championships 3 times. During the summers he was introduced to beach volleyball and after one year of playing competitively he and his partner won the silver medal at the 2001 Canada games.

While earning his Doctorate of Chiropractic at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College John captured the gold medal at the 2008 Senior Men’s National Championship with Matt Zbyszewski. Dr. Josh Binstock earned a medal in the competition for the next 4 years. Cheer on Team Canada and Chiropractor Josh Binstock at the London Olympics 

Chiropractor Yearning for another Gold in Water Polo, this time as the Coach

California Chiropractor Terry Schroeder is returning to the Olympics for the sixth time in London. Dr. Schroeder won two silver medals in four Olympics as a water polo player for the United States. During the Olympics four years ago in Bejing he led Team USA as the Coach to a silver medal.

"The Olympics really are my drug. I'm addicted. It's a very special thing to compete in a two week period every four years and try to be at your best" said Terry Schroeder DC.

Terry Schroeder holds a place in the Olympic Hall of Fame, USA Water Polo Hall of Fameand was the model for a statue in front of the Los Angeles Coliseum built to for the 1984 Olympics in LA.

"The only thing missing in my Olympic experience is a gold medal. It's the reason that I'm still involved and I know it's the same reason most of these guys are still involved. We want to make it to the top" said Palmer West Graduate Dr Terry Schroeder.

Root for Dr. Schroeder and Team USA  in London starting July 29 with a match against Montenegro.

Chiropractic Student Sprinting Towards the Olympics

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC) student Sven Knipphals is on his way to the Olympics. The 24 year old sprinter will represent Germany in the 4x100m relay at the 2012 London Games.

“There would be no greater feeling for me than representing Germany at the Olympics – the biggest stage possible for an athlete,” future chiropractor Sven Knipphals “Having studied in the UK for the past couple of years, there would something extra special about competing in London too.”

According to the AECC Sven will be completing his third year of studies at the AECC over a period of two academic years to give him time to train properly for his athletics and gain the appropriate knowledge and skills he needs to eventually become a qualified chiropractor.

“I would like to specialize in sports injuries treatment and also work with athletes to help enhance performance through the use of chiropractic.” 2012 Olympic sprinter Sven Knipphals

Vancouver Chiropractor Erica Harris Needs Help Finding a Bone Marrow Match

by: DrTirpak posted: July 05, 2012

It's been less than a month since Dr Erica Harris DC of Reach Your Peak Chiropractic  found out she has acute mylogenous leukemia.

The bad news came on the afternoon of June 6. Immediately, Erica, a chiropractor based in Lynn Valley North Vancouver British Columbia was admitted to Vancouver General Hospital. Her first round of chemotherapy started June 8. It lasted for seven days.

Bone marrow biopsies have determined her chemo treatments so far were not successful. Between 60 - 70 % of her bone marrow is occupied by leukemic cells. As a result, Erica has been deemed a high-risk patient.

Her next round of chemotherapy — administered in harsher, larger doses — stared on June 30. It is estimated to last about a week, with a more than a month's recovery period scheduled afterward.

If this round of treatment does its job and Erica's condition goes into remission, she will need a bone marrow transplant immediately. If it doesn't, doctors at VGH have told the family there is nothing more they can do.

Doctors and the family have been searching international databases for a possible bone marrow donor. So far, no luck.

The family is turning to the public for help and asking anyone who agrees to donate their bone marrow to sign up for the donor registry at One Match Canada. Once you sign up online, Canadian Blood Services contacts you in 8-10 business days and sends you a swab kit – you can contact your local CBS office to see if you can shorten this timeline and/or have the swab done at their location.

A donor drive will also be set up in the Lynn Valley Town Centre on Friday June 6th as part of the community's summer concert series.

I found this story today on my daily search for chiropractic news, so I decided to share it on CE Cruncher and then I registered as a bone marrow donor. Consider registration, for Dr. Erica Harris and any other person that could benefit from your generosity.

Chiropractor Allan Gotlib CM Honored with Members of the Order of Canada Appointment

by: DrTirpak posted: July 02, 2012

Thornhill Ontario Chiropractor Allan Gotlib DC was made a member of the O.C. for his contributions to advancing research in the chiropractic profession and its interprofessional integration.

(For the American Audience) The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is the second highest honor for merit. Bestowed every year of July 1^st, Canada Day, to recognizes the achievement of outstanding merit or distinguished service by Canadians who made a major difference to Canada through lifelong contributions in every field of endeavor, as well as the efforts made by non-Canadians who have made the world better by their actions.

In an interview about receiving the honor Dr. Gotlib stated “Don’t let someone tell you it can’t be done. Dream to succeed — then work hard!”

Dr. Gotlib graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 1976,  then practiced in Toronto until 1997. His many distinguished job titles have included: professor at CMCC for 25 years, editor-in-chief of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (JCCA), Director of research with the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA),  and President of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO).

He was instrumental in many multidisciplinary projects and partnerships with federal Canadian agencies and universities across Canada in order to build millions of dollars for research opportunities and credibility for Chiropractic. Allan Gotlib, DC was pivotal in establishing the Chiropractic Research Chairs at the University of Calgary, University of Toronto, and the University of Alberta. He also aided in the  partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to establish Chiropractors with fellowship, doctoral, New Investigator awards. 

Dr. Gotlib has over 15 peer-reviewed published papers to his credit. He was the first Chiropractic member of the Canadian Pediatric Society.  He is past chair of the Chiropractic Research Journal Editors Council (CRJEC), an international consortium that sets standards for scholarly publications.  In addition, he is a member of the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME), and the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). Currently he is Director of Research and Editor of the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association at can be reached at agotlib@chiropracticcanada.ca.

Alberta Seniors will have Chiropractic Treatment Covered Again

by: DrTirpak posted: June 07, 2012

According to a press release from the Alberta Ministry of Health dated June 6^th, Chiropractic Services will be added to Alberta Seniors' health benefit coverage next month.

On July 1^st More than 450,000 Alberta seniors will be eligible for chiropractic treatment coverage. Health minister Fred Horne said the government had budgeted $7 million to give senior citizens access to chiropractic. Albertans enrolled in the  Provincial Coverage for Seniors health benefit plan will receive $25 per treatment and up to $200 per year. The benefit plan is sponsored by Alberta Health and administered by Alberta Blue Cross.

“Helping seniors to manage their health and well-being in the community is a priority for government,” said Fred Horne, Alberta Minister of Health. “Adding chiropractic coverage will give more seniors access to services that may help them stay active and enjoy a better quality of life.”

In 2009 the Provincial Government discontinue public funding for chiropractic services for the elderly. Heavily impacting the group considering may seniors have minimal if any extended health care coverage. The new funding was a result of the Government of Alberta’s proposed 2012/13 budget.

 “This is a definite win for Albertans,” said Dr. Clark Mills, president of the Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors. “Chiropractic care for seniors supports their desire to lead healthy and independent lives. On behalf of our patients, we appreciate the government’s commitment to choice for Albertans that helps them achieve a healthy lifestyle.”

Well Known Canadian Chiropractor Dr. John Pikula had his License Revoked

by: DrTirpak posted: June 04, 2012

Chiropractor John Pikula  had his license revoked Friday by the College of Chiropractors of Ontario’s disciplinary committee, Ontario’s Chiropractic Regulatory board. The Chiropractor was accused of and admitted to having sexual relations with a patient that was under his care. The patient presented to his office in May of 2004 with neck pain, and he continued to provide treatment for some time. He was concurrently having intimate relations with her.  Her identity is protected under a publication ban issued by the college’s disciplinary panel under the Ontario Regulated Health Professionals Act.

On November 14th 2011 the College presented Dr. Pikula with 15 allegations after an investigation into his conduct while he was treating the patient. Dr. Pikula told The Expositor earlier this year when the hearing date was posted on the college’s website that he’d had a relationship with the complainant and would be admitting to the first allegation. All of the other charges were dropped. He was also required to pay a fee of $12,500 to the CCO to cover a portion of the investigation, legal and hearing costs. He is also liable should his patient claim any counseling or therapy costs.

In 1991 the Registered Health Professions Act (RHPA) was amended to provide zero tolerance toward sexual relationships of any nature between health professionals and their patients.

Court of Appeal for Ontario documents show the same committee in 2009 revoked Chiropractor Dr. Vincent Leering’s , London, license on the same violation. The appeal filing stated he was in a committed relationship with the complainant and was co-habiting with her before he commenced treating her as a patient. The discipline committee of the College of Chiropractors found him guilty of the professional misconduct of sexual abuse, and imposed the mandatory revocation. The Appeals Court upheld the ruling of the College after a lower court had reversed the decision.

 Dr. John Pikula could re-apply for membership in five years’ time, subject to meeting a number of conditions that include mandatory counseling. He would also have to complete training on gender sensitivity, clinical competency and legislation and ethics. He is also barred from communicating with his former patient in any form. His disciplinary record would also be a part of any future application for membership with the college.

According to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Website John Pikula, BSc, DC, MSc, DACBR, FCCR(C), FCCS(C), DACBN, FCCO(C), FACO is an Associate Professor in the Division of Chiropractic Clinical Sciences at CMCC. He earned an undergraduate degree in Science at the University of Waterloo, he graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1978, then started a private practice. In 1983 he completed his Masters in Science at the University of Bridgeport, and his fellowships in radiology, chiropractic sciences, nutrition and chiropractic orthopedics. He has contributed several articles to the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. Since 1999, he has been serving on the board of editors for the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association and the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. He is also a board member at the College of Chiropractic Orthopedists Canada.