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Dr. Gratale explains why athletes need, and benefit from chiropractic. He describes the performance and competitive edge that athletes receive from being under chiropractic care.
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Dr. Peter A. Gratale is a doctor of chiropractic, an author, teacher, fitness authority and leader in the wellness revolution. He is a post graduate educator affiliated with Life University and Cleveland Chiropractic College. Dr. Gratale is also known to America as “Dr. Pete” from ESPN’s popular TV fitness show, Bodyshaping, where, for the last decade, he has instructed the public on health, fitness and exercise. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and serves as chiropractic consultant to many area gyms and health clubs. In 1999, Dr. Pete was named the International Chiropractors Association’s Outstanding Sports and Fitness Chiropractor of the Year. He is also the founder of the revolutionary wellness exercise system “PowerCentering”.
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Dr. Gold explains why children need to be checked for subluxations. He notes that when subluxations are found they are best corrected early instead of waiting years and allowing damage thus interfering with a normal life.
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Dr. Reggie Gold is well known in the chiropractic profession, being one of the most sought after speakers in the profession. He is an author, teacher, and chiropractic philosopher. He was instrumental in the formation of two chiropractic colleges, and is a contributing author to a chiropractic research journal.
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Dr. Plasker explains why families should get a chiropractic check-up, and how regular chiropractic care can benefit your entire family’s health.
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Dr. Eric Plasker is a chiropractor and profession-wide speaker. He is the founder of “The Family Practice” programs and is the creator and designer of the patient education programs: Chiropractic Mother’s Morning Out, and the Human Potential Program.
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Dr. Ohm discusses why chiropractic is important for pregnant women. She explains how chiropractic care can make the birth process easier and healthier for both the mother and newborn.Background
Dr. Jeanne Ohm is a practicing chiropractor and is an international authority on “Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and Infancy,” a topic on which she gives lectures in both public and professional forums. She is a board member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the Children’s Chiropractic Research Foundation, as well as the Foundation For Health Choice, and the Healthy Child. She is executive coordinator for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and editor of the ICPA’s bimonthly newsletter.Description:
Dr. DePice explains that chiropractic does more than just help relieve symptoms. Chiropractic helps in the overall function of the body, which has far reaching benefits.
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Dr. Dean DePice is the author of “Speak Out”, a program for delivering chiropractic information to the public. He is a lecturer and teacher and has spoken to chiropractic groups world wide.
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Dr. Barnathan explains how chiropractic can help in strength training to help you get the most out of your workouts and develop the level of strength you desire.
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Dr. Jack Barnathan is an International Authority on Strength Development, award winning Sports Doctor and Fitness Innovator, IFBB gold medal honoree in addition to serving as Director of Fitness Sciences and Instructor for the International Sports Sciences Association. He was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the President of the United States for his leadership in American fitness
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Dr. Claudia Anrig has been a practicing chiropractor in Fresno, California for over 20 years. She is co-founder of Peter Pan Potential, the first comprehensive pediatric program for the Chiropractic profession. She is the past president of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association www.icpa4kids.com. Dr. Anrig is a noted lecturer in the area of pediatric chiropractic. She has recently edited the textbook, Pediatric Chiropractic. This textbook is the fastest selling book in the history of the chiropractic profession.Description:
In this video, Dr. Colloca explains how nerve interference in the neck can lead to functional problems in the ear resulting in ear infections. He further explains how chiropractic can then help.Background
Dr. Christopher J. Colloca directs a full time chiropractic practice and clinical research facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He founded Neuromechanical Innovations with an aim to revolutionize chiropractic practice infusing clinical excellence derived from evidenced-based practice and research in its products and services for the doctor of chiropractic. He holds postgraduate faculty appointments in five chiropractic colleges. His original research has been presented at several international scientific conferences and published in several biomedical and professional journals. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States, and around the world, providing hundreds of post-graduate educational seminars for thousands of doctors of chiropractic.Description:
Dr. Mattia explains from his vast experience how chiropractic can help both the professional, and weekend golfer improve his/her game.Background
Dr. Gerry Mattia is the President of the International Chiropractors Association Council on Fitness and Sports Health Science. He is a former member of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners from New Jersey. Dr. Mattia has taken care of hundreds of professional athletes and currently cares for over a hundred PGA golfers.In this video, Dr. Ohm describes how the birth process can be very traumatic to an infants spine. She explains the need to have a newborn’s spine checked by a chiropractor to look for problems related to the birth process
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Dr. Jeanne Ohm is a practicing chiropractor and is an international authority on “Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy and Infancy,” a topic on which she gives lectures in both public and professional forums. She is a board member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, the Children’s Chiropractic Research Foundation, as well as the Foundation For Health Choice, and the Healthy Child. She is executive coordinator for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and editor of the ICPA’s bimonthly newsletter.
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This video discusses how children are very susceptible to subluxations. Dr Anrig explains how easily children can experience trauma that creates problems in the spine resulting in subluxations.Background
Dr. Claudia Anrig has been a practicing chiropractor in Fresno, California for over 20 years. She is co-founder of Peter Pan Potential, the first comprehensive pediatric program for the Chiropractic profession. She is the past president of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association www.icpa4kids.com. Dr. Anrig is a noted lecturer in the area of pediatric chiropractic. She has recently edited the textbook, Pediatric Chiropractic. This textbook is the fastest selling book in the history of the chiropractic profession.Description:
In this short video, Dr. Braile explains how chiropractic works with your body’s innate healing abilities to help you obtain maximum health and wellness.Background
Dr. Robert Braile is a past president and Chairmen of the Board of the International Chiropractors Association. He is a nationally known speaker and teacher in chiropractic. He has been honored with numerous awards including Chiropractor of the Year by the Florida Chiropractic Society, the World Chiropractic Alliance, and the International Chiropractors Association.Description:
Dr. Plummer describes how an infant can receive their first subluxation. He also describes how a baby can be subluxated at the earliest stages of life. In this video he reinforces the importance of chiropractic for infants and throughout life.Background
Dr. Richard Plummer is a practicing chiropractor, educator, and lecturer. He has held many positions in chiropractic including Chairman of the Board of the Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations. He is a past Board member of the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Description:
Dr. Colloca explains how chiropractic adjustments specifically and scientifically correct spinal subluxations.Background
Dr. Christopher J. Colloca directs a full time chiropractic practice and clinical research facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He founded Neuromechanical Innovations with an aim to revolutionize chiropractic practice infusing clinical excellence derived from evidenced-based practice and research in its products and services for the doctor of chiropractic. He holds postgraduate faculty appointments in five chiropractic colleges. His original research has been presented at several international scientific conferences and published in several biomedical and professional journals. He has lectured extensively throughout the United States, and around the world, providing hundreds of post-graduate educational seminars for thousands of doctors of chiropractic.Description:
In this short video, Dr. Deters explains how a chiropractor is and integral part of a fitness regime that can raise your level of overall fitness to its highest potential.Background
Dr. Tom Deters is recognized world wide as a former editor in chief, publisher and executive vice president of the world’s largest health and fitness magazines Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Fitness, Flex and Muscle & Fitness Hers. He has written hundreds of articles, given national TV and radio interviews and delivered seminars that reached tens of millions of doctors, military Special Operations groups and health and fitness enthusiasts across the globe.Description:
Dr. Braile gives an overview of how chiropractic works. In simple terms he explains how chiropractic works with the body’s own healing abilities to help patients achieve maximum health.
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Dr. Robert Braile is a past president and Chairmen of the Board of the International Chiropractors Association. He is a nationally known speaker and teacher in chiropractic. He has been honored with numerous awards including Chiropractor of the Year by the Florida Chiropractic Society, the World Chiropractic Alliance, and the International Chiropractors Association.
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Dr. Matlby speaks to the recognition of chiropractic. He explains how chiropractic is the largest drugless health profession in the world. Chiropractic is licensed and used by millions of satisfied patients world wide.Background
Dr. John Maltby is the president of the International Chiropractors Association. He has been active in the chiropractic community for years and is a past president of the International Chiropractors Association of California (ICAC). He lectures and teaches world wide and has been recognized as “Chiropractor of the Year” by the ICAC.Description:
In this video, Dr. Fogarty describes the cost effectiveness of chiropractic and how chiropractic actually saves you money by increasing your health and decreasing your need for over the counter medications.Background
Dr. Kevin Fogarty is a practicing chiropractor and former president of the Florida Chiropractic Society. He is a Fellow of Applied Spinal Biomechanics and Engineering, and Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma. He is a State of Florida A.H.C.A. Expert Chiropractic Advisor, and an Expert Medical Provider for the Bureau of Worker’s Compensation. He was appointed as a Commissioner for the Governor’s Commission of Health Care Excellence and was awarded the “Chiropractor of the Year” for 2000 in the State of Florida by the Florida Chiropractic Society.Description:
Dr. Plasker explains the importance of chiropractic in an aging population. He notes how a healthy spine can have profound benefits as we grow older.
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Dr. Eric Plasker is a chiropractor and profession-wide speaker. He is the founder of “The Family Practice” programs and is the creator and designer of the patient education programs: Chiropractic Mother’s Morning Out, and the Human Potential Program.
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Mr. Hendrickson explains the level of recognition of chiropractic and its integration into the US health care system.
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Mr. Ron Hendrickson is the Executive Director of the International Chiropractors Association. He has served in many positions in the Federal government including work in the Clinton Administration. He is an author and regularly communicates with elected officials on issues related to health care and Chiropractic.
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In this video Dr. Slocum describes the different phases of chiropractic care and the expectations and benefits of each of those phases of chiropractic care.
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Dr. Jeffrey S. Slocum is a fourth generation chiropractor and the eleventh member of his family to practice chiropractic. He runs a family wellness, subluxation based practice, and was was voted chiropractor of the year for Midcoast Maine for multiple years. He is co-creator of Learning Curves, a curriculum to teach spinal hygiene and body awareness to elementary school children around the world.
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In this video Dr. LaRusso explains the vigorous requirements needed to obtain a degree and license to practice Chiropractic.Background
Dr. Salvatore LaRusso is a practicing chiropractor and a former president of the Florida Chiropractic Society. He serves on the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine since 1998 and is currently Chairman. He was awarded the “Chiropractor of the Year” in 1994 by the Florida Chiropractic Society. He was a three term president of the Palm Beach Chiropractic Society. He is considered one of the foremost experts on Risk Management and Medical ErrorsDescription:
Dr. Handt looks at chiropractic from the point of view of a lifestyle. He explains how over time chiropractic can improve and optimize your quality of life and affect many areas of your well being.Background
Dr. Handt is a practicing doctor of chiropractic and is involved in his community. He provides on-going health workshops, participates in City Harvest food drives and the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program to help the needy. He is on the Board of Directors and is a speaker for New Beginnings For A New Future, a guest speaker for the New York Chiropractic Council, the International Chiropractors Association and developer of Inner Winners Seminars.Description:
The “Subluxation” is a fundamental in chiropractic care. Dr. Plummer explains in basic terms the fundamentals of a subluxation and its affects on the human body.Background
Dr. Richard Plummer is a practicing chiropractor, educator, and lecturer. He has held many positions in chiropractic including Chairman of the Board of the Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations. He is a past Board member of the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Description:
In this video, Dr Handt explains the basic difference between chiropractic and medicine. He explains the fundamentally unique approach to health and wellness that chiropractic represents as compared with the condition treatment approach of medical care.Background
Dr. Handt is a practicing doctor of chiropractic and is involved in his community. He provides on-going health workshops, participates in City Harvest food drives and the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” program to help the needy. He is on the Board of Directors and is a speaker for New Beginnings For A New Future, a guest speaker for the New York Chiropractic Council, the International Chiropractors Association and developer of Inner Winners Seminars.Description:
This video by Dr. Sigafoose answers one of the most basic and common questions asked by people considering chiropractic care. Dr. Sigafoose provides a simple and yet direct explanation to this question.Background
He is considered one of the top speakers in the chiropractic profession and leader in the world of natural healing. Dr. Sigafoose has spoken world-wide including Japan and Australia. He was one of 18 Life Sports Team chiropractors to attend the 1986 Goodwill games in Moscow, one of 20 to participate in the Mission in Haiti and one of 25 in Mission Panama. He is the author of Good Medicine as well as a variety of chiropractic educational audio and video tapes.Description:
In this video, Dr. Anrig explains the preventative and wellness benefits children receive from chiropractic care. She explains how chiropractic can have a life-long benefit.
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Dr. Claudia Anrig has been a practicing chiropractor in Fresno, California for over 20 years. She is co-founder of Peter Pan Potential, the first comprehensive pediatric program for the Chiropractic profession. She is the past president of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association www.icpa4kids.com. Dr. Anrig is a noted lecturer in the area of pediatric chiropractic. She has recently edited the textbook, Pediatric Chiropractic. This textbook is the fastest selling book in the history of the chiropractic profession.
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Dr. Fogarty explains why seniors need chiropractic and how it increases their ability to function.Background
Dr. Kevin Fogarty is a practicing chiropractor and former president of the Florida Chiropractic Society. He is a Fellow of Applied Spinal Biomechanics and Engineering, and Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma. He is a State of Florida A.H.C.A. Expert Chiropractic Advisor, and an Expert Medical Provider for the Bureau of Worker’s Compensation. He was appointed as a Commissioner for the Governor’s Commission of Health Care Excellence and was awarded the “Chiropractor of the Year” for 2000 in the State of Florida by the Florida Chiropractic Society.Description:
Mr. Hendrickson explains form a patient’s perspective how wide spread the usage of chiropractic really is.Background
Mr. Ron Hendrickson is the Executive Director of the International Chiropractors Association. He has served in many positions in the Federal government including work in the Clinton Administration. He is an author and regularly communicates with elected officials on issues related to health care and Chiropractic.Description:
In this video Dr. Slocum describes why some people get sick more often than others. He describes how body balance affects your ability to remain health and the role chiropractic plays in this dynamic.
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Dr. Jeffrey S. Slocum is a fourth generation chiropractor and the eleventh member of his family to practice chiropractic. He runs a family wellness, subluxation based practice, and was was voted chiropractor of the year for Midcoast Maine for multiple years. He is co-creator of Learning Curves, a curriculum to teach spinal hygiene and body awareness to elementary school children around the world.
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In this short video, Dr. Gold clarifies how subluxations do much more than affect what we perceive as health. He explains that the nervous system controls all functions and that therefore interference to the nervous system from subluxations affects all areas of our lives.
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Dr. Reggie Gold is well known in the chiropractic profession, being one of the most sought after speakers in the profession. He is an author, teacher, and chiropractic philosopher. He was instrumental in the formation of two chiropractic colleges, and is a contributing author to a chiropractic research journal.
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Dr. Kaplan explains why chiropractic should be the first though in seeking a health professional for overall health and wellness.
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Dr. Eric Kaplan is a best selling author of “Dr. Kaplan’s Lifestyle of the Fit & Famous”. He has been the subject of numerous national TV, radio and print interviews, and is an advisor to The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
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