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We’ve entered a new year and, as always, it’s time to make our resolutions. Do you want to get more organized? Quit smoking? Make more time for friends and family? This year, why not make a resolution that will improve your entire life, not just one aspect of it. Join the wellness revolution and discover what it means to live a truly healthy lifestyle.

The body is designed to be healthy and has an innate ability to heal itself when maintained and protected. Most people know that eating right and exercising are the keys to living a healthier and happier life, but many still make unhealthy choices. Then they wonder why they are sick and tired all the time.

My wish for the new year is that people begin to take accountability for their actions. Most of the common causes for bad health are directly related to poor lifestyle behaviors. With a healthy diet, good exercise habits and frequent visits to a chiropractor, most of our daily pain and health complications would be eliminated.

In most countries, people are drastically under- served in terms of healthcare—especially in chiropractic. Dr. James W. Parker had a dream to spread chiropractic worldwide, and we are proud to have many of our distinguished alumni practicing in 29 countries around the world.

Parker Seminars continues to be one of the largest international chiropractic events ever. It’s a wonderful opportunity to communicate our values and vision for Parker and the future of chiropractic.

I am also very excited about the Study Abroad Clinics offered at Parker College. Our students have the unique ability to treat hundreds of people in Mexico and Costa Rica who otherwise may never have exposure to chiropractic care.

As we celebrated Parker College’s 25th anniversary in 2007, we had a chance to reflect upon the past. As I look at what Parker students, alumni, faculty, staff, seminar attendees and donors have done for chiropractic worldwide, I see Dr. Parker’s dream becoming a reality. Still more important, though, is our future. Please join us as we continue to lead the way.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.

Love,

Fabrizio Mancini, D.C., FICC, FACC, F.I.C.APresident, Parker College of Chiropractic

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Parker Family,

First and foremost, I want to wish you a terrific New Year! I feel so honored to be serving as the current chairman on the Parker College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees. We are very blessed to have such tremendous talent on our board and people with high integrity and great passion for the advancement of chiropractic and Parker. We have been very busy in our various committees: Academic, Trusteeship, Finance, Fundraising, Compensation and Executive. We are all very eager to continue in this great spirit and look forward to involving more people in our wonderful plans for 2008. Thank you from all of us on the board for your support of Parker. I wish you a very successful year.

Respectfully,Bill Nardiello

CHAIRMAN’S COMMENTS

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Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Parker College is shaping the future of healthcare through education and service.

Parker alumni are fulfilling Dr. Jim’s dream by spreading chiropractic across the world.

Parker College of Chiropractic engages in collaborative research with top national and international institutions.

DCs and CAs can stay up-to-date on the latest research, development and techniques within the chiropractic industry through Parker’s many innovative classes and seminars.

Parker Seminars continues to bring leaders together from around the world to celebrate and embrace the paradigm of chiropractic.

Major changes to SHARE provide students, faculty, staff and alumni with all the tools they need to become more successful.

Parker College Wellness Clinics provide a continuing level of service to the community while assisting student interns as they transition into primary healthcare providers.

Fundraising provides opportunities for donors to use their passion and vitality to carry the chiropractic profession globally, transforming healthcare worldwide.

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Parker College Reflects on Past...Focuses on Extraordinary Future

Dr. Jim’s Legacy Honored with Statue Unveiling

Parker College of Chiropractic is named for its late founder, Dr. James William Parker, who for five decades directed his professional passion, skills and love toward chiropractic. While a senior in chiropractic college, Dr. Parker opened two successful practices in Illinois and published a book on chiropractic. After graduating from Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1946, he moved to Fort Worth, Texas and developed one of the fastest growing chiropractic practices in the history of the profession. In 18 months he established

18 clinics, one in almost every major city in Texas. From his experience operating these offices, Dr. Parker improved chiropractic care and developed methods for establishing and maintaining successful chiropractic practices.

A foundation was created in 1951 to conduct postgraduate chiropractic seminars. Over the last half century, the seminars evolved into PSPS (Parker School of Professional Success) and are now called Parker Seminars. Nearly 40,000 chiropractors and over 150,000 chiropractic assistants have attended these seminars.

For 31 years, Parker Seminars experienced exceptional growth and success, so much so that Dr. Parker’s colleagues urged him to establish Parker College of Chiropractic. Parker College was chartered by the State of Texas on March 8, 1978, and received its non-profit IRS status in October 1978. The original campus, located in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, officially opened on September 12, 1982, which was Dr. Parker’s 62nd birthday.

A group of 27 students made a leap of faith in September 1982 as the first students to enroll at Parker College of Chiropractic.

After the opening of the Irving campus, enrollment increased dramatically and the college moved to the larger main campus in Dallas in September 1989. In September 1993, enrollment reached 1,000 students. The original Irving campus was converted to a chiropractic wellness center where patients continue to receive chiropractic care.

Parker College is a truly diversified, international institution of higher learning with students, graduates and applicants from every state, all Canadian provinces and approximately 100 foreign countries. From that first small band of students, more than 4,900 Parker alumni now practice in all 50 states and live in 29 countries.

Parker College’s curriculum – both basic and chiropractic – continues to be integrated with the teachings of Dr. Parker. Parker College provides students the advantage of receiving a degree in its Doctor of Chiropractic Program. Very similar to Medical Doctors, Doctors of Chiropractic undergo a demanding and rigorous education equivalent to any other primary care provider. Students studying to be a chiropractor must compete several years of prerequisite undergraduate education and spend nearly the same number of classroom hours as MDs do. The students also spend time as interns and shadowing with clinic doctors at Parker College’s clinics. Before they can practice, all Doctors of Chiropractic must pass a series of National Boards, as well as a licensing exam for the state in which they choose to practice.

Parker College of Chiropractic offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Anatomy, giving the student a strong foundation in the anatomical sciences. Also available is the uncommonly found degree of a Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness. The integration of the wellness philosophy principle is woven through the basic science, chiropractic science, clinical science and techniques departmens.

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Parker’s purpose is to prepare men and women to become Doctors of Chiropractic…Parker is a truly diversified, international institution of higher learning.

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Parker College Reflects on Past Continued...

Parker College’s purpose is to prepare men and women to become Doctors of Chiropractic, who will then serve as primary healthcare providers and perpetuate chiropractic services worldwide for the benefit of all mankind. Also important to the college is the understanding that as gatekeepers to the health delivery system, the chiropractor must be well trained to diagnose and to consult with, or refer to, other healthcare providers.

Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, Parker College is shaping the future through education and providing service through its healthcare. The mission of Parker College of Chiropractic is to create leaders who promote chiropractic wellness through high standards of education, research and service. “Dr. Jim’s vision and passion brought Parker College into existence. The 25th anniversary of Parker College is an extraordinary milestone,” said Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic.

A luncheon was held in Parker College of Chiropractic’s courtyard on June 1, 2007 commemorating Parker’s 25-year anniversary as an institution of higher learning and chiropractic care. The luncheon also included a statue unveiling honoring the late Dr. James W. Parker. “One of Dr. Parker’s last wishes was to have a statue of him placed at Parker College when the time was right,” Dr. Mancini said. “Now the students that never knew him can still get a sense of who our founder was and his spirit will live on.” Dr. Mancini said he felt relieved and at peace now that he’d fulfilled Dr. Parker’s last wish.

Dr. Parker had also requested that the statue contain his ashes. Instead of being in the base of the statue, the urn is placed within the statue itself. The plaque beneath the statue of Dr. Parker contains his birth year (1920), year of passing (1997), full name and a quote – “Loving service, my first technique.” This quote is one of the Parker Principles, a series of 13 phrases that Parker students and faculty learn and live by to better care for their patients, the people around them and themselves.

Mr. Encouragement – Stanley Johnson Receives Jim Parker Employee Excellence in Service Award

The qualities fit the man himself. He just didn’t know it.

As Stanley Johnson listened intently to the qualities and attributes of the Dr. Jim Parker Employee Excellence in Service Award while attending the annual Parker College of Chiropractic faculty/staff Holiday banquet, he realized those qualities would be nice to have. “I was thinking that was how I wanted to be,” Johnson said.

Suddenly the atmosphere changed. People rose to their feet, applauding for Johnson who was named the first recipient of the award. “It’s still having a hard time sinking in,” Johnson said. “I was astounded. Everyone in the room stood to their feet, I was so touched. To work with doctors who have lots of alphabets by their name…that these people would stand to their feet and applaud a maintenance guy was really touching.”

For about 13 years, Johnson has served Parker College of Chiropractic as a facilities/maintenance technician, working alongside doctors including the late Dr. Jim Parker.

Johnson possesses a sincere smile and enthusiastic attitude. He said he’s been blessed with the gift of encouragement. “This school is demanding,” Johnson said. “I am (able) to encourage the future healers of the world, when their arms get tired, to press on.”

In the beginning, Johnson worked with a challenging customer, Dr. Jim Parker. “When I was working with Dr. Jim, he initially was not an easy person to work with, and I committed to working for him as working for the Lord,” Johnson said. “It made it easy to do. It was established what level of service Dr. Jim was going to get. It was beyond the man, and as that attitude prevailed, it got easier and easier to the point where a relationship was established that was very special.”

Through it all, Johnson has helped demonstrate loving service through his encouragement and love for people at Parker College. “I am so happy to see a person like Stanley earn the first Jim Parker Employee Excellence in Service Award,” said Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College. “His service is an example of what Parker College of Chiropractic is all about: tender, loving service to others.”


Parker Celebrates 67th Graduating Class

Parker College of Chiropractic’s 67th graduating class was honored in a commencement ceremony held Saturday December 15, 2007 at Irving Bible Church. Attendees included candidates for the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness.

Ed Foreman, a devoted and loyal supporter of Parker College of Chiropractic, delivered the commencement address. He is an experienced, successful businessman, a respected former Congressman, and an informed, dynamic speaker who has

been one of Parker’s most popular keynote speakers at the renowned Parker Seminars for more than 25 years.

Dr. Ismael Sáenz Villa, a leader in fields of medicine, chiropractic and education in Mexico was awarded an honorary degree. He has played a vital role in the integration of chiropractic into the main stream healthcare system in Mexico.

The faculty and staff of Parker College were proud to present a number of awards to celebrate students’ outstanding commitment and success to Parker College and chiropractic.

Students receiving special honors included class Valedictorian Jeff Scarella, Salutatorian Brandon Wilson, Raquel Marquez who received the Czopoth Award and Melissa Carrick for the James W. Parker Award.

The recipients of the Student Leadership award were Kevin Grimes, Elizabeth Pilicy and Nicole Sharp. The award is given to students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to students and the college in areas such as student government, class government, student organizations, college committees and other college activities.

Each year, Parker College participates in a program called Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. More than 2,300 institutions of higher education participate in the program that recognizes individual academic excellence on a national level. A committee of faculty and students select nominees based on GPA, participation and leadership in academic activities and in school or community service. This year’s recipients were Traci M. Abbot, Stephanie Diane Hamilton, Jay Morgan Harrison, Raquel Marques and Brandon Wilson.

Brandon Wilson was honored again, with both the Diagnosis and Radiology awards. Each are based on a minimum CGPA of 3.0 and an outstanding interest and aptitude in diagnosis and radiation classes, respectively.

Jeff Scarella received both the Basic Sciences and Technique awards. Basic Sciences is based on overall GPA in the basic sciences and involvement in the basic sciences program, such as being a teaching assistant or working in the department. Technique is based on a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in technique and analysis classes and outstanding skills and versatility with several chiropractic methods.

Awards were also distributed honoring Outstanding Interns. Ed Osgood: Dallas Clinic, Raquel Marques: Dallas Clinic, Phuc (Nancy) Huynh: Irving Clinic, Africa Trent: Mexico Clinic and Marcus Favorite: Costa Rica Clinic received the award for their outstanding skills in adjusting techniques, radiology therapy, communicating with patients and staff, maintaining excellent and complete records and displaying professional responsibility in patient care.

Awards for Clinical Assistants are based on a minimum GPA of 2.75, passing scores on the Clinic Entrance Exam, completion of a number of clinical requirements and two letters of recommendation from a staff doctor, faculty or administration. Melissa Carrick, Jay Harrison, Brian Lee, Ricardo Luna, Raquel Marques, Kayle Martinsen, Jessica Payne, Jamie Talbot, Brandon Wilson and Lucas Zerba received recognition for their achievements.

Parker College of Chiropractic wants to again congratulate these students and all of its graduates on their outstanding achievements.

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Bernsen Shares His Path to Chiro One Success

The guidance of a mentor. A little perseverance and hard work. These are a few of the experiences and attributes Stuart Bernsen, DC has received on his journey to becoming one of the top chiropractors in the country.

The recipient of the 2007 Chiropractor of the Year award at Parker Seminars Las Vegas, Bernsen shared his story of humble beginnings to students as a guest speaker during a Lunch and Learn presentation October 18, 2007 at Parker College of Chiropractic. “It’s my belief that you are all already successful,” he said.

While Bernsen told moments in his life that helped him grow as a chiropractor, sprinkled within Bernsen’s story were gems, words of advice to the crowd of future chiropractors. “Somewhere in chiro school I lost my vision,” he said.

Looking for answers, Bernsen sought out a mentor, a chiropractor who had spent many years in the profession. The two sat down and visited. Out of the mentor’s mouth came words of wisdom for the young DC. Bernsen said he learned from the chiropractic veteran that without a goal, you can’t get where you want to go. “The most successful people make decisions faster,” Bernsen said. “You cannot (go without making) a wrong decision because it paralyzes you from moving forward.”

After a little more coaching from his mentor in February 1994, Bernsen’s practice doubled in a month. With newfound success and direction, Bernsen snagged an opportunity to be the owner of four practices. A lesson would eventually be found behind this decision. Due to certain challenges, Bernsen later had to sell each one. A bad decision? Not to Bernsen. He said it just wasn’t the outcome he wanted. “I had made the decision based on my short-term success,” he said. “I sold each one. I deemed it a successful failure.”

Still in practice, Bernsen decided to hone his skills and really set out to learn what the successful chiropractors around him were doing. He said he found similar factors from each one he visited. “They had a strong base in their philosophy. They owned what they did. They had family-based practices. They all saw children. They educated their patients and didn’t talk about the weather,” Bernsen said. “They all did care-based care, with outcomes to expect. All of these DCs saw volume – involving loving service. Volume is important to a practice.”

For Bernsen, it was a matter of confidence – of certainty. “It’s not the patients’ certainty – it’s my certainty,” he said. “He who has the most certainty rules. You are going to transform people’s lives.”

Parker College of Chiropractic’s 11th Annual Food Drive Donating to North Texas

The Center for Academics at Parker College of Chiropractic organized the 11th Annual Food Drive in conjunction with the North Texas Food Bank. Parker College participates in the annual food drive as a way to show their support for the surrounding communities. More than five tons of food was donated this year by students, faculty and staff, 10,721 pounds to be exact.

At the beginning of this year’s food drive, 40,200 meal boxes were ordered and were quickly overflowing with the generosity of the students, staff and faculty at Parker College of Chiropractic. Not only were the expectations of the number of boxes necessary exceeded, the Center for Academics goal was long surpassed. “This is what the holiday season is about, giving with a grateful heart” said, Dr. Gene Giggleman, Dean of Center for Academics. “We have long surpassed the expectations of our goal this year, which makes us aim for an even larger donation next year.”

Pleased with the donation made by Parker College Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic said, “This is one of the ways we can give back each year, showing our care and compassion for the people of North Texas.”

After all of the food is collected The North Texas Food Bank will distribute the donations. North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a nonprofit center for food distribution. Brandon Roland, Community Relations Coordinator NTFB said, “We seek to eliminate hunger by distributing food and grocery products through a network of nonprofit organizations while providing education and increasing awareness on issues of hunger.”

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Mancini Applauded for Chiropractic Exchange Program with Mexico

Looking for more evidence that chiropractic is spreading abroad? Dr. Fabrizio Mancini’s trip to Toluca, Mexico this past August is a prime example.

The president of Parker College of Chiropractic along with Dr. Ismael Saenz Villa, the Rector of Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec, met with Lic. Maria Guadalupe Monter Flores, the Secretary of Education for the State of Mexico, in her office at the government palace in capitol city.

The secretary was especially interested in learning more about the benefits the exchange program – between Parker College and Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec – is bringing to students of both countries. Flores shared her appreciation for the assistance Parker College provides UNEVE and its chiropractic program in the form of teachers, speakers and donations. She also personally thanked Mancini for leading this effort and for the donation he presented to UNEVE of his personal library.

“Fifty-five students from Parker College and six students from UNEVE have already participated in the exchange program, and I assure you that I will continue to work diligently in strengthening the exchange program and helping UNEVE continue advancing and growing,” Mancini said to Flores.

Saenz also shared words of gratitude to Parker College and its president and confirmed that UNEVE will also continue to work towards strengthening their program and relationship.

Mancini’s visit to Toluca was also highlighted with his meeting with engineer Agustin Gasca Pliego, Director of the Instituto Mexiquense de Cultura. The two exchanged ideas regarding the importance of making the experience for students visiting either country an unforgettable and amazing opportunity to learn about the country’s culture.

Speaking of students, Mancini also received an invitation from Saenz to speak as a special guest in front of more than 100 students from both acupuncture and chiropractic programs at UNEVE’s third commencement ceremony. Mancini congratulated the chiropractic graduates in private and presented each of them with their own copy of Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul.

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North Texas Food Bank is a partner of America’s Second Harvest and was recognized as 2001 Food Bank of the Year. The Food Bank procures donated surplus food and transfers it in usable quantities through nine programs to more than 400 Member Agencies in 13 North Texas counties including kids cafes, after-school programs, food pantries, emergency shelters, residential treatment programs, soup kitchens, senior citizen centers, low-income day care centers and other social service centers. To find more information on North Texas Food Bank or where to make a donation, go to www.ntxfoodbank.org.

Dr. Mancini meets with Lic. Maria Guadalupe Monter Flores in her office at the government palace in capitol city.

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Six Parker College Professors Receive Rank Promotions

Six professors of Parker College of Chiropractic earned rank promotions on June 13, 2007, during a Parker College assembly. Dr. Ken Thomas presented the awards, four of which promoted assistant professors to associate professors and two of which promoted associate professors to full professors.

The four assistant professors that were promoted to associate status were Dr. Troy Liming, Dr. Gary Erler, Dr. Nicole Lederman and Dr. Juan Sanchez. Dr. Liming, Dr. Erler and Dr. Lederman work in the student clinic. Dr. Sanchez is best known for his work abroad in clinics in Mexico and Costa Rica.

Dr. Liming’s chiropractic inspiration came from a high school injury. “My high school track coach sent me to a chiropractor for an injury that had nagged me all season long,” Liming said. “I saw him three times and I was back competing beyond my previous abilities.” Dr. Liming graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic and has been teaching at Parker College since 2004.

Dr. Erler graduated from Parker College in 1994 and has been teaching at his alma mater since 2004. He enjoyed caring for his patients while in private practice and says he became a chiropractor to help others.

Dr. Lederman graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 2000. She is a certified Doula and guides women through natural childbirth in addition to her chiropractic work. Dr. Lederman practices the Diversified, Gonstead, Torque Release, Thompson, Craniosacral, Cranial Adjusting Turner Style and Activator techniques.

Inspired by a Dr. Mancini’s On Purpose tape, Dr. Lederman described her calling to chiropractic. “As soon as we stepped on campus, my husband and I looked at each other and knew this is where we wanted to be,” Lederman said. “I always knew that I wanted to give back to the profession by teaching in some way. I especially wanted to help people feel empowered as chiropractors particularly in the realm of pediatrics and diagnosis.” Dr. Lederman’s husband is also a Doctor of Chiropractic and they have two young girls.

The recent recipient of the International Chiropractor of the Year award, Dr. Sanchez works at the Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepac in Mexico. Costa Rica has recently opened a new chiropractic clinic. Dr. Sanchez wishes to spread chiropractic care to the Spanish-speaking population.

Head of the Research Center Dr. Ron Rupert was awarded full professor ranking as was Dr. Farshid Marzban ‘02.

Dr. Rupert has had more than 20 years experience with chiropractic research. In addition to working with Parker College, Dr. Rupert has served as director of research at his alma mater, the Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Rupert is the editor-in-chief and developer of MANTIS, the largest index of alternative medical literature in the United States.

Dr. Marzban received his doctorate degree in Neuroscience-Anatomy in 1992 at Michigan State University. In August 2006, he began teaching at Parker College. Dr. Marzban now has a Doctorate of Chiropractic and teaches Clinical Neurology and Lab diagnosis.

“I have always been very interested in learning about the nervous system since I was a kid,” Marzban said. He explained that he would study his father’s medical books and was enthralled with the anatomy of the human body. His father, a medical doctor, further influenced Dr. Marzban by promoting drug-free care. “My father used to say that his patients would come to see him and ask him for medications. My dad would advise many of his patients to rest, have a better diet and be stress-free without prescribing them any medications.” Dr. Marzban reflected and said that he believes his father was following chiropractic principles: mental and chemical factors as the cause of disease.

The students attending the assembly gave their professors an exceptionally warm welcome as the recipients individually went on stage to accept their awards. Students clapped, cheered and gave standing ovations to show their appreciation for their professors.

Dr. Ken Thomas presents full professor ranking to Dr. Farshid Marzban.


Parker College Promotes Chiropractic Care to Olympians

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, president of Parker College of Chiropractic, helped the Costa Rican Olympic Committee in organizing a regional sports medicine congress. Approximately 100 health providers and professionals attended the event during the last week of April in Costa Rica’s capital city, San Jose.

Dr. Mancini is interested in the movement to bring the benefits of chiropractic care to Olympic athletes, and the regional sports medicine congress is designed to do just that. The congress is organized in different countries within the Americas under the leadership of Dr. Enrique de Rose, a man who’s been acclaimed as one of the greatest authorities in the sports medicine field. Costa Rica, the United States, Brazil, El Salvador and Panama were among the countries represented at the congress.

Dr. Juan Manuel Sanchez, a 1990 Parker College graduate, represented his alma mater with a presentation on chiropractic and sport medicine.

Dr. Sanchez, an associate professor at Parker College and director of the chiropractic program at the Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepc in Mexico City, stated that he felt the lecture generated much interest among attendees and described the event as a success.

Walter R. Frontera, President of the International Sports Medicine Federation (FIMS); Milton Pinedo, Vice President of the Sports Medicine Confederation; Daniel Herrera, coordinator of the Tokyo-USA 2007 Medical Commission; Ernesto Calero from Nicaragua and Rafael Robles from Guatemala also contributed with presentations of their own.

Olympic Leader in Fight Against Doping Visits Parker College

Unfortunately in the world of sports, several athletes have made the tragic decision of using performance-enhancing drugs and substances to give them an edge against the competition.

This illegal practice called doping has been found in several levels, including one of the top levels in existence: the Olympic Games. In the fight against such illegal practices,

Dr. Eduardo Enrique De Rose is a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency, a group serious about preserving the integrity of athletic performance. “Integrity makes the true champion,” De Rose said before a crowd of students during a Lunch and Learn presentation November 5, 2007 at Parker College of Chiropractic.

A leader in sports medicine, De Rose currently is the president of the Commission for the Fight Against Doping and is also a member of the Brazilian Olympic Committee. This year he serves as the medical leader of the 2007 Pan-American Games in Brazil. He, along with other distinguished associates, paid a visit to Parker College. The visit turned out to be a historic visit.

During his message to Parker students, De Rose shared that doping has been around since the ancient Olympic Games, as far back as 855 B.C. But doping increased greatly because of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany. Because the triumph of American competitor Jesse Owens, Hitler became outraged. Soon, winning became a serious priority at the games for all countries. Thus, through the Olympic Games of 1948-64, De Rose said there grew an increase in the use of amphetamines and testosterone.

In defense against such practices, De Rose said in 1968 the medial commission in Mexico formed to investigate and fight against doping. Today, WADA investigates and decides what is doping. De Rose said the definition of doping currently is the risk of the health of the athlete and something that is contrary to the spirit of sports.

Dr. Sanchez presents a lecture on chiropractic and sport medicine in San Jose, Costa Rica.

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Parker College Names New Director of Enrollment Services

In the prime of Parker’s growth, the administration sought to recruit a seasoned professional with a proven track record as the incoming Director of Enrollment Services. With more than 15 years of experience in enrollment management Steve Klein’s credentials made him the top candidate. Klein’s expertise is expected to take Parker College of Chiropractic to new altitudes.

Since receiving his undergraduate degree in 1975 and a Master of Public Administration from California State University in 1977, Steve Klein has progressed his career in the college education industry. Beginning with financial aid counseling, Klein moved into enrollment supervision. His experience includes strategic planning, marketing, recruitment, retention, budget design, implementation and analysis, as well as yielding cost effective marketing plans for Carthage College in Wisconsin and The Citadel, the Military College in South Carolina. During his reign as the Vice President for Enrollment Management for both Capital University in Ohio and Medaille College in New York, Klein increased enrollment by six percent and tuition revenue by seven percent. Prior to accepting the position at Parker he was Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, New Mexico. Klein joined the Parker family on July 30, 2007. For the first few months, he intends to examine Parker’s enrollment procedures and learn more about Chiropractic as a whole. “This is a great time in Parker’s continuous evolution. The college has a great reputation and takes great pride in producing quality Doctors of Chiropractic. Parker treats its employees exceptionally well and I am delighted to be a part of the enterprise,” said Klein.

Contagious Customer Service at Parker College of Chiropractic

Monica Wofford presented Contagious Customer Service, at a Parker College of Chiropractic assembly, on November 14, 2007. More than 1,300 students, faculty and staff attended.

Author of Contagious Leadership, Contagious Confidence, and Contagious Customer Service, Monica Wofford has been a professional speaker and trainer around the world for eighteen years. Along with her extensive leadership, management, and sales experiences, Wofford holds a master’s degree in business administration.

In the chiropractic profession Wofford believes customer service can broaden the network, expand customers, and yield a faster growing practice. She says there are three things that make up contagious customer service: perceptions, expectations, and how we function. She explained, “In our culture assessments are made so much with ease and so often we perceive wrong. Your perceptions drive a lot of your behaviors.”

Living up to customers’ expectations enables them to become your friends, but before you are capable of doing this you must live up to your expectations. “The chiropractic profession gives care, options and support by connecting with people and helping them connect with others, but first you have to connect with you,” Wofford said. “Maybe who we are and what we expect from ourselves needs to be adjusted.”

How you function plays a role in contagious customer service as well. Wofford referred to it as a way of life. She stressed to make customer service a habit with everyone you interact with. “Once it becomes a habit it becomes very hard to break,” said Wofford.

Encouraging the audience to do something different to get attention Wofford stepped off of the stage and into the audience challenging them. “Step out of the ordinary and get what you want. The one’s who are different are the ones who will make it.”

Closing the assembly Wofford asked the audience to give the person next to them a “way to go” high five. At this time Dr. Mancini and Wofford gave each other a high five, which brought the audience to a standing ovation.


The Proof is in the Research: Dr. Arlan Fuhr Shares Effectiveness of Activator Methods

Arlan Fuhr is a numbers guy. Sure the doctor of chiropractic loves those warm and fuzzy stories of patients experiencing success through various treatment methods, including Diversified. But when it comes down to it, Fuhr, co-founder of the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique, will want to see proof of the success of an adjustment.

Unfortunately, he hasn’t seen or heard of that proof. He’s heard the countless array of praise for other chiropractic techniques, but the question remains even today: Where is the data to back up these success stories?

This was a thought Fuhr posed to students during a Lunch and Learn October 11, 2007 at Parker College of Chiropractic. As Fuhr shared the vision and success of Activator Methods, he backed up his message with several facts and figures from research through the use of a power point presentation. Twenty years ago Fuhr, who resides in Phoenix, Arizona, said he dove into the world of chiropractic research. Today, he is the president of the National Institute of Chiropractic Research, also in Phoenix. “In God we trust. All others bring data,” Fuhr said. “We need data.”

Fuhr said while using Activator Methods, the chiropractor goes by the patients’ findings, not feelings. Because of this, the technique includes pressure testing, the isolation test and careful attention to intrinsic spinal muscles.

With the use of the Activator instrument, a chiropractor can perform an adjustment much faster than using his/her hands to perform a manual adjustment. While Fuhr acknowledged that there is no proof that the other techniques don’t work, he was confident in sharing with the crowd that the Activator has the data to back up its effectiveness. “They may all work, but…you have to see which one helps the patient get better faster,” Fuhr said.

Dr. Gene Orlowsky enlightens Parker College with “The Four Keys to Chiropractic Success”

Parker College of Chiropractic welcomed Dr. Gene Orlowsky Wednesday, October 24, 2007 as the guest speaker for the second assembly of the fall trimester. Dr. Orlowsky opened by providing statistics that represent the doctor-patient ratio in the profession. “Twenty percent of chiropractors see eighty percent of the patients, and there is just a nose between being ordinary and being extraordinary,” said Orlowsky.

He went on to urge students to think of being extraordinary and success will follow. The first ingredient that will help DCs excel in practice is professional expertise. Doctors must understand that in order to do extremely well, they must have an ongoing pursuit of knowledge in the areas of science and the art of chiropractic. Simply being awarded a doctorate of chiropractic is not enough to take your practice to the extraordinary level, postgraduate education is a must. Maintaining procedural efficiency is the second key to success. Being organized by setting office hours for treatment and adjustments and setting hours for record keeping are the basis of running a smooth office. “If your patients feel the presence of success in your office, they will continue to visit and give referrals.” But it doesn’t stop there. “You as a doctor must have the success consciousness,” said Orlowsky. “Your mind-set must be centered on accomplishment and you have to take yourself from good to great.”

In closing, Dr. Orlowsky quoted the revolutionary Thomas Edison. “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patient in the care of human frame in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” Orlowsky believes that Edison’s intuition depicts chiropractic and challenged students to make his premonition a reality.

Dr. Orlowksy graduated from Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1980, and currently practices in San Marino, California. Dr. Orlowsky holds true to the Parker Principles and accredits his success to those principles.

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Parker College Top Graduates

Parker College of Chiropractic presented 133 graduates with Doctor of Chiropractic degrees on August 18, 2007. The commencement ceremony was Parker’s 66th in the past 25 years. Academic leaders Derek James Carroll and Lauren Wrye-Roberson rank amongst the top of their class.

Receiving the highest academic honor of the graduating class, Derek James Carroll treasures the title of Valedictorian. “I feel like this is a huge honor. Being the Valedictorian of such an incredibly smart class is something that I am still trying to comprehend,” said Carroll. His dedication and persistence led to a GPA of 4.0,“I believe that all the studying I’ve done at Parker has taught me to pay attention to all of the small details. Whether it was applied to studying for tests or working with patients, the small details are now more important to me than ever.”

Hailing from Pocatello, Idaho, Carroll received an undergraduate degree in Biology from Idaho State University. Carroll has benefited from chiropractic care since the age of five. Although, prior to finishing undergrad, Carroll had only sought treatment for injuries or pain. After researching the expansive profession and job shadowing DCs, he decided to enroll in chiropractic college. Now graduated, Carroll is considering practicing in Colorado or Utah. “Both of the opportunities combine Chiropractic with Spinal Rehab and other Physical Therapy modalities,” said Carroll.

Lauren Wrye-Roberson a native of Denton, Texas, completed an undergraduate degree in Nutrition from Texas A&M University before enrolling at Parker. An academic GPA of 3.95 warrants Lauren the title Salutatorian of the August Class of 2007. “I feel honored, our class is incredibly smart. It is just about discipline with schoolwork,” said Wrye-Roberson.

Wrye-Roberson proclaims that she has always gravitated towards natural cures and proper nutrition. During her undergraduate study, Lauren heard a chiropractic lecture and began to research the methods. “After observing different clinics in the Houston area, I was sold on chiropractic! I wish I could have learned of it at a younger age because I love everything about it,” said Wrye-Roberson. She is passionate about all the techniques she has learned at Parker, however concludes Diversified is her favorite.

Parker College of Chiropractic encourages students to complete a business diagram prior to graduation. Lauren has decided to pursue a combined care private practice in Fort Worth, Texas. Patients will be able to receive adjustments, physical therapy, nutrition plans and exercise routines. Wrye-Roberson plans to expand her practice in the years to come. “Eventually, I will hire a massage therapist and a physical therapist.”

Derek James Carroll and Lauren Wrye-Roberson are exemplary graduates of Parker College and give reverence to faculty and staff for their contributions to students’ learning success and future career achievements.

“Both of us feel that our experience at Parker has taught us how to not be organized, but prepare for the future everyday. The faculty and staff have been amazing. They are so helpful and have gone above and beyond the call when it comes to guiding all of us on the path to becoming doctors. We are so thankful for all the help and guidance that we received from all the staff doctors. It is a little sad to leave the clinic after developing such wonderful relationships with our patients.”


Parker College Board of Trustees Changes Chair, Adds Members

During the unveiling of Dr. James W. Parker’s statue, Dr. Rose Lepien announced the end of her term as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Parker College of Chiropractic. She also announced the addition of four new board members as she received her Founder’s award during a June 1 luncheon.

The board welcomes Bill Nardiello as the new Chairman of the Board of Trustees and acting treasurer. New members are Dr. Wright Lassiter, Dr. Phillip Cook, Dr. Robert Longenecker and Dr. Michael Flynn.

Nardiello has more than 30 years of corporate business experience including more than 15 years working with IBM sales management positions. He has also been involved with real estate ventures such as land development and home building. Nardiello has a Master of Science in Business and Public Administration from Columbia University and has been a board member since January 2005.

“I’m truly honored and privileged to be the Chairman of the Board for the upcoming year,” Nardiello said. “I will do my best to ensure that Parker College has the best leadership possible.” He felt pleased with his new position in part because he is not a Doctor of Chiropractic. “What that suggests is that the board is very open-minded and wants to get the best leadership regardless of background.”

On his leadership strategies, Nardiello described what he felt his new role entailed. “The role of the chair is to provide the best support for Dr. Mancini and to ensure that the vision, goals and strategies are consistent with the long-term benefit of Parker College,” he said. “There’s been a very strong foundation that has been set by Dr. Lepien and the Parker Principles.”

Nardiello said that the addition of four outstanding board members will ensure that the board committee structure supports the goals of Parker College. “We now have twelve truly outstanding leaders in chiropractic, healthcare and business that will provide the proper balance needed for the Board of Trustees.”

Dr. Lassiter has earned a doctorate degree from Auburn University and has served 20 years as the president of El Centro College of the Dallas County Community College District. He was elected into the inaugural class of the African-American Educators Hall of Fame. In May 2006, Dr. Lassiter was named Chancellor of the seven-college Dallas County Community College District.

“Having devoted my entire professional career to higher education, I can bring a unique perspective in my role as a trustee of Parker College,” Lassiter said. “I have the important responsibility to help Parker College capture a sense of momentum on behalf of the common good.” Dr. Lassiter is also an Executive Pastor of Concord Baptist Church and the author of seven books.

Dr. Cook is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College and has practiced chiropractic for 21 years. He said he likes the direction and the goals of Parker College and has worked with the faculty, staff and students of Parker College over the years and has attended multiple Parker Seminars. Dr. Cook has also worked on the Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) and took an acupuncture course at Parker College. He is interested in seeing chiropractic expand globally and he hopes that the chiropractic profession continues to grow stronger.

Dr. Longenecker witnessed the first Parker College graduation and the opening of the public clinic. He has spoken for Parker Seminars and for the Continuing Education Department. Dr. Longenecker’s interests lie in serving the college through education, and he believes that chiropractors must have a strong philosophical base to withstand their treatment by the outside world as an alternative healthcare provider.

Dr. Flynn received his Doctor of Chiropractic from the Texas Chiropractic College in Houston and experienced his first adjustment from Dr. B.J. Palmer. He has served twice as president of the Louisiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Presently, he is one of four doctors representing the United States to the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). Dr. Flynn’s three daughters all graduated from Louisiana State University, their father’s alma mater. In addition to his chiropractic work, Dr. Flynn also speaks to students regarding the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and addictions.

According to the trustees’ oath, members of the board must do their best to “preserve, protect and defend the College, its President, its Administration, its Faculty and its staff” and to uphold and preserve “the Institution’s Mission, Goals and Objectives.” Potential board members must show genuine interest for the chiropractic profession and Parker College as well as undergo an application and interview process.

Dr. Rose Lepien swears in new members of the Board of Trustees of Parker College of Chiropractic.

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Fighting for Chiro Rights

Being president of the Texas Chiropractic Association certainly hasn’t been a sit-back-and-take-it-easy kind of job for Scott Wofford, DC ‘89. With the position comes a high calling – maintain the freedom of chiropractic care in Texas.

During a Lunch and Learn on September 20 at Parker College of Chiropractic, Wofford confidently shared with students the fact that the TCA is helping to win the fight to help chiropractors continue to treat their patients.

“We’ve brought forth four bills and passed them through the House of Representatives, the Senate and the governor,” Wofford said, followed by applause from the crowd. “What happens to us, every state follows.”

Indeed, Wofford said other states have come to TCA to find out what they’ve done to successfully defend chiropractic within the State of Texas. This year, Wofford, said the goal for TCA is to “increase the scope of practice,” meaning working to kill off the discrimination of money between other doctors and chiropractors.

A question-and-answer session followed Wofford’s presentation. In response, Wofford, who has established a highly successful practice in Abilene, Texas, called West Texas Back Clinic, gave several words of advice.

“Learn how to do a good exam,” he said. “You’ve got great stuff here. Take advantage of it. I got off my butt and was aggressive.”

Because of an old chiropractor years ago, perhaps Wofford came away with the best of advice of all.

“Put a stool in each adjustment room and shut up,” Wofford said, meaning chiropractors should just take time to sit and listen to their patients. “Love your patients. Get sick people well.”

3 Minutes That Will Transform Your Life: A Lesson in Communication

Dr. Ricky Hanks ‘86 presented “3 Minutes That Will Transform Your Life,” at a Parker College of Chiropractic assembly on June 13, 2007. Approximately 600 students and faculty filled the gymnasium.

Dr. Hanks’ presentation focused on explaining chiropractic in clear and everyday language so patients could grasp the concept quickly and make informed decisions. Focusing on common beliefs, Dr. Hanks touched on the belief that chiropractic care is simply used to relieve back pain. “My practice, at one point, was one-hundred percent pain relief,” Hanks said. Dr. Hanks encouraged his student audience to explain chiropractic to patients. “It’s my decision to inform them of what chiropractic really is.”

Dr. Hanks is opposed to using prescription medication for certain problems, saying, “Pain medicine just covers [the problem] up and allows you to die more comfortably.” Chiropractic care fixes the problem itself so the body’s natural function is restored without the complications of medication. “You don’t have to worry about the side effects of an adjustment,” Hanks said. “What we’ve got is so good…it’s natural, it doesn’t hurt, and there are no side effects.”

Hanks reminded the audience that chiropractic care is not about the extreme cases or helping patients in pain, but about preventing illnesses before they occur. One misplaced bone leaning on a nerve the wrong way, Dr. Hanks explained, and a human being can suffer for decades until the problem becomes irreversible, even fatal.

Dr. Hanks advised the students to have confidence with their patients and stay focused without letting their personal lives interfere with the care they give others. “When you put your hands on [patients], you have to be at peace…you’ve got to have a clean heart when you talk to and touch these people.”


Parker Student Inducted Into University of Michigan’s Hall of Fame

Neil Gardner, a chiropractic intern at Parker College of Chiropractic, visited his alma mater, the University of Michigan, in late May, to be inducted into the Men’s Track and Field Hall of Fame.

However, Gardner also took the opportunity to spread his knowledge of chiropractic care to fellow athletes.

Gardner spoke in front of approximately 25 male and female athletes and shared the triumphs and failures in both athletic and more personal feats.

“Emphasis was placed on the mindset and determination that I had, which led to success both academically and athletically,” Gardner stated. “I further explained to them that these achievements afforded me the opportunity to study to become a Doctor of Chiropractic at Parker College of Chiropractic.”

The presentation had an obvious effect on the coaches and athletes.

“At the end of the talk the coaches and athletes expressed their gratitude and stated that they were truly inspired,” Gardner said. Many of the athletes and coaches discussed with him the effects chiropractic care had on their lives.

Though the focus of the trip was the awards ceremony, Gardner said that the most rewarding part of his trip was when he was able to promote Parker College of Chiropractic. On Saturday, May 5, Gardner set up a display table during a regional track meet. More than 250 participants and supporters attended the meet, during which Gardner spread information regarding chiropractic care to these athletes and their trainers. After his informant advice, many athletes expressed a desire to visit a chiropractor.

That afternoon, other inductees gave emotional presentations during the track and field banquet. Gardner grew nostalgic in his speech by remembering his undergraduate past. The attendees received his last line well – “if you have a spine, you need a chiropractor!”

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Parker College of Chiropractic for affording me the opportunity to visit the University of Michigan,” Gardner said in closing, grateful to have been able to “impart the critically needed message concerning chiropractic and to encourage persons to consider chiropractic as a profession.”

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini Receives Foot Levelers’ Highest Award

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini was granted the Dr. Monte Greenawalt Excellence award, Foot Levelers’ most prestigious award. This honor was given to Dr. Mancini by Dr. Greenawalt’s son, Kent Greenawalt, on Feb. 8, 2007 in the Las Vegas Hilton during a Parker Seminar.

Kent Greenawalt briefly narrated Dr. Mancini’s life to the audience. “He came into this country and discovered the opportunity of what America can do and what you can do with hard work,” he said. “This person’s a leader. He’s a family man.” Kent Greenawalt then mentioned some of Dr. Mancini’s accomplishments, including running Parker College of Chiropractic successfully and giving testimony to the White House Commission on complementary and alternative medicine. Dr. Mancini also co-authored the book Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul, a collection of true and touching stories regarding the healing power of chiropractic.

Kent Greenawalt also found it appropriate that both Foot Levelers, Inc. and Parker Seminars were celebrating their 55-year anniversary. “My father started a foundation and the whole purpose was to protect, fortify and enrich this great profession,” he said. The Dr. Monte Greenawalt Excellence award is named after Kent Greenawalt’s father and founder of Foot Levelers, Inc.

Dr. Monte Greenawalt founded Foot Levelers, Inc. more than 50 years ago to create products that level and balance the feet to therefore stabilize the entire bodily structure. Foot Levelers is also very generous to chiropractic colleges, research centers and associations.

Neil Gardner sets up a display table to spread information about chiropractic to athletes and trainers at a regional track meet.

Dr. Mancini receives the Dr. Monte Greenawalt Excellence award from Kent Greenawalt.

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Parker College of Chiropractic Supports World Spine DayInterns to Visit Local Elementary School to Teach the Importance of Good Posture

A group of Parker College of Chiropractic interns, also known as Team Chiropractic, visited Sloan Elementary School in October 2007, to educate, empower and mobilize the public to “Straighten Up” and care for their posture and spine health daily. Parker’s objective was to spread a simple message to children to do a short enjoyable spinal exercise module daily.

Initiated by the World Health Organization, the Bone and Joint Decade has established October 16th as World Spine Day in order to call attention to the burden of spinal disability and to help educate individuals to improve their spinal health. This year on World Spine Day, in collaboration with the United States Bone and Joint Decade, doctors of chiropractic, chiropractic colleges and other health care practitioners and health educators are conducting Straighten Up educational outreaches across America and around the world.

Recent studies indicate that training school children in beneficial postural habits and exercises can be helpful in facilitating postural improvement. This is very encouraging because in today’s sedentary digital culture, many children spend long hours of school and recreational time in stooped awkward postures that have been correlated with poor spinal health in several studies. Other recent research indicates that the spinal health of adolescent students has been worsening over a ten year period.

The vision is very simple: Straighten Up envisions a day when everyone performs a short enjoyable spinal exercise module daily just as they brush their teeth. Straighten Up and Move also includes healthy lifestyle recommendations aimed at markedly reducing the alarming rate of obesity in our children.

World Congress of Women Chiropractors (WCWC) Welcomes Dr. Mancini as Member

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini joined the World Congress of Women Chiropractors (WCWC) on Thursday, February 8, 2007 during Parker’s Las Vegas Seminar. The WCWC honored new members during its annual breakfast gathering.

Founded in 1980 under the name “Women Doctors Club,” the WCWC is now in its 27th year

as a group dedicated towards the progress and success of women in the chiropractic field. The WCWC also gives scholarships to promising student members studying at an accredited chiropractic college.

“WCWC has welcomed male members since the time of its incorporation in 1992,” said Dr. Patricia Gayman, president of the WCWC. She explained that the mission of the WCWC is to empower women in chiropractic. “Many of our male colleagues support this mission and see it as support to others in the profession.” She said that Dr. Jim Parker, founder of Parker Seminars and Parker College of Chiropractic, recognized the problems that women in the profession have to face and thus helped make the WCWC a reality.

Dr. Mancini was proud to support women chiropractors with his membership. “I joined because as Dr. Parker himself believed, the leadership in chiropractic must be more balanced and I want to be a part of the support of women chiropractors worldwide.”

Dr. Gilles Lamarche also became a WCWC member. WCWC events are held at every Parker Seminar and have taken place in Spain and Portugal. Future WCWC events are being planned for Japan and Australia.

Dr. Mancini is welcomed as a new member of the WCWC at the 2007 Parker Seminars Las Vegas.


Parker College Claims 16th Annual Chiro Games Team Championship

If there was one word to describe Parker College of Chiropractic’s athletic tradition, the word would be consistent. The Parker Patriots showcased their athletic dominance by winning the overall team championship for the third year in a row during the 16th Annual Chiro Games on the Treasure Coast of Florida November 2-3.

Parker outdistanced the 16-team field competing in Martin County, Jensen Beach, Stuart and Port St. Lucie by earning 60 points, 18 more than Palmer College of Chiropractic of Iowa’s second-place total of 42. The Patriots secured the team championship by winning titles in golf, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, flag football and womens soccer. The women’s soccer team has now won the championship three years in a row. Overall, Parker has had five athletic teams win titles at the Chiro Games the past three years. “It’s really a tribute to the kind of students we have at Parker,” athletic director Steve Weller said. “This is a way to show that they are the best. They just work so hard in every sport.”

With the team title, Parker once again secured its position as the chiropractic college with the number one athletic program in the world. The Patriots have now won eight overall team championships, two more than Palmer-Iowa. “We all understand that Parker is number one in academics in the country,” Weller said. “(When you have the number one in academics), there’s pressure that ‘Hey, we need to be number one in athletics too.’ Fortunately, Parker is the best.”

Weller said the Patriots’ eighth team crown didn’t come easy. The flag football team needed overtime to defeat Southern California University of Health Sciences in the semifinals. After losing to Palmer College of Chiropractic of Florida in the first round, the men’s basketball team battled its way back, defeating Palmer-Florida on the road to the title.

Other close calls came in golf, women’s basketball and women’s soccer. The golf team held a two-shot lead after the first day of competition. The women’s basketball team edged out Palmer-Florida by one point in the semifinals. The women’s soccer squad split with Palmer-Iowa in pool play before defeating Palmer-Iowa by one goal in the championship match. All three matches were decided by one goal.

During this year’s game, Parker also finished second in tennis and third in track. Meanwhile, Palmer-Florida finished third overall with 34 points while New York Chiropractic College (24), Logan College of Chiropractic (20), Life University (12), Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (10), Cleveland Chiropractic College of Kansas City (8), Texas Chiropractic College (6) and Southern California (4) rounded out the ten teams.

Other championship teams included Palmer-Iowa (swimming), Logan (track), Palmer-Florida (softball and men’s soccer), New York (tennis) and Canadian Memorial (volleyball).

This year’s Chiro Games attracted approximately 900 student-athletes of chiropractic colleges throughout the United States and Canada. The 2007 games also marked the first time in Chiro Games history that the event was held on a neutral site, with the Treasure Coast Sports Commission forming a partnership with the Chiro Games Board of Directors to host more than 225 individual games, a 36-hole golf tournament, 23 swimming events, a 5-K run and a 25-mile relay.

The Chiro Games began in 1992, with Logan capturing the first team crown.

Members of the Parker College of Chiropractic Women’s Soccer Team at the 2007 Chiro Games.

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WFC Sports Chiropractic Forum

Parker College of Chiropractic is proud to have sponsored the 2007 WFC Sports Chiropractic Forum where national and international leaders in sports chiropractic met to discuss the current state of this specialty area, as well as to discuss what the future holds. Dr. Mancini, President of Parker College, was one of 55 sports chiropractic leaders and specialists from 20 countries who attended the forum in Vilamoura, Portugal.

“This was one of the most representative meetings of sports chiropractic leaders ever, and the forum was a success because it not only recognized the need for strong and reinvigorated leadership through FICS, but also provided a road map on how to achieve this,” said Dr. David Chapman-Smith, WFC Secretary General.

The FICS (Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport/ International Federation of Sports Chiropractic) plans to create a more representative leadership board consisting of approximately ten board members elected from five world regions: Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe/Middle East, Latin America and North America. They also plan to implement wider membership resources and to support volunteer efforts by a much stronger and more professional administrative structure.

The vision of the FICS is to empower athletes to maximal performance through a natural approach. Their goal is to promote research and post graduate education in sports chiropractic and to establish National Chiropractic Sports Councils throughout the world to ensure athletes in all sports have access to chiropractic as part of their health care team.

Parker’s Own Dr. Parrish Saves a Life During an Animal Chiropractic Weekend

The Parker College Animal Chiropractic program held a six-part lecture series during the month of July. More than 36 students and doctors attended the fifth module covering extremities on July 28. During the lunch break, several Doctors of Chiropractic decided to dine at the Wild Turkey, a popular restaurant near Parker College. As Dr. Bill Ormston, Dr. Rick Kauffman and Parker faculty members Dr. Gene Giggleman and Dr. Joe Parrish engaged in conversation, Dr. Ormston began to choke.

Startled by the incident, many of the restaurant patrons looked on with despair. During a fret of panic, Dr. Parrish took hold of Dr. Ormston and performed the Heimlich maneuver to clear the blocked airway. “I was in shock. If Dr. Parrish had not been there, we could have lost Dr. Ormston,” said Dr. Giggleman.

Although all of the doctors practice or study chiropractic instinctively on weekly basis, the realm outside the office caused them to temporarily lose their train of thought. The doctors may have come together to focus on animal chiropractic, but they also rediscovered the need for the preventative emergency techniques for humans. Instructions for the Heimlich maneuver can be found on the American Heart Association and MedicinePlus websites.

Dr. Mancini and Dr. Gerald Clum, President of WFC, at the 2007 WFC Sports Chiropractic Forum.


Now We Need to Get Healthy, Dr. Ben Lerner Shares Health Model

The fight for good health is real, and Ben Lerner, DC is right in the mix of the battle. A chiropractor and successful author of the New York Times bestseller Body by God: The Owner’s Manual for Maximized Living and several other books, Lerner is currently on the healthcare warpath, speaking out boldly for the need of improved health.

Speaking before a crowd of students November 2, 2007 during a Lunch and Learn at Parker College of Chiropractic, Lerner said we need to start with ourselves. “It starts with your belief system,” he said. “You have to be convicted in something, not just believe. We’ve got to be passionate about what we do.”

Lerner’s health model consists of four steps: getting off anti-depressants and drugs, gaining maximum nerve supply though chiropractic care, exercising and taking care of mental and emotional subluxations. By getting off of anti-depressants and drugs, the body will be free of harmful substances. For example, Lerner said a flu shot contains mercury, one of the deadliest toxins in existence. “Toxins destroy health,” he said.

Rather than using anti-depressants, vitamins should be used. According to Lerner, an Oxford-Harvard study found that Omega 3 should be the first thing a person takes in order to treat depression.

In the exercising arena, rather than bust out long workouts of low intensity, Lerner told Parker students that short workouts involving high intensity are more effective. Lerner’s “Surge Training” involves high intensity workouts lasting 12 minutes a week. Lastly, along with physical subluxations, Lerner said we need to battle against mental and emotional subluxations.

With his background in chiropractic and current literary quest, Lerner has provided a way for people to achieve optimal health through this health model. “I really have a love for people,” he said to Parker students. “Be not only a healthcare provider (but also a) healthcare defender. Now we need to get healthy.”

Dr. Mancini Accepted Into ICA Fellowship

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini was accepted into the Fellowship of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) during the 2007 Las Vegas Parker Seminar. Membership in the fellowship is highly selective and is among the highest honors a member can receive in the ICA.

Dr. John Maltby, president of the ICA, announced Dr. Mancini’s membership at the Las Vegas Hilton on February 9, 2007. Dr. Mancini described Dr. Maltby as “somebody who is not only extremely passionate but truly understands the unique factor of chiropractic.” ICA, the oldest chiropractic association in the world, first elected Dr. Maltby as its president in 2005.

Before announcing Dr. Mancini’s acceptance into the fellowship, Dr. Maltby encouraged the audience to become involved in the ICA and described some of its goals. “The ICA is about defending your right to practice.” He then expressed his desire to see future generations have good chiropractic care and opportunities available to them. “We are more than low-back pain doctors,” Maltby said in defense of chiropractic. He described a new program called Enlighten America. Dr. Maltby advanced the chiropractic principle that the body has an innate ability to heal itself. “We are going to enlighten America about the dangers of being over-drugged.”

According to its official website, the ICA’s objectives include promoting drugless and surgery-free healthcare, promoting chiropractic education and licensure in every nation and working with various healthcare organizations in efforts to globalize good spinal health.

The ICA’s Fellowship is extremely selective. During its most accepting year, the ICA only allowed ten new members into its fellowship. Dr. Mancini was nominated in 2006. “Dr. Mancini goes that extra mile for chiropractic and for the ICA,” Maltby said.

When receiving his membership, Dr. Mancini encouraged the audience to join a chiropractic association to support the profession. He told the audience to be considerate of the hard work of association members and participants such as Dr. Maltby. “It’s important that you participate because these individuals are working so hard.”

Dr. John Maltby announces Dr. Mancini’s acceptance into the Fellowship of the ICA during the 2007 Parker Seminars Las Vegas.

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Sky Radio Interview with Dr. Mancini

More than 4.2 million listeners heard the benefits of chiropractic during an interview with Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic, aired by Sky Radio on all audio-enabled American Airline flights in June 2007. The segment was heard during “The Business and Technology Report.”

To start the interview, Dr. Mancini was asked why he believes there is a question about the credibility of chiropractic. He responded by saying, “The question comes from perhaps the poor job that we have done informing the public of the efficacy and value of chiropractic.” He then went on to inform the audience of chiropractic today. “Right now in the United States we have an estimated 70,000 chiropractors,

16 chiropractic colleges, and there are 30 million patients that receive chiropractic care every year. Chiropractic is in the military, VA and Medicare. It is also very popular with some of the most influential politicians and celebrities of sports and actors today,” said Dr. Mancini.

Clearly enthusiastic about the chiropractic profession, Dr. Mancini explained the success and achievements that chiropractic has recently been recognized with. “In 2006, Fast Company rated chiropractic as one of the top five best careers to get into regarding revenue potential and quality of life. The Bureau of Labor Statistics just recently projected chiropractic as one of the fastest growing health care professions until the year 2012,” said Dr. Mancini.

The interviewer then referred to Parker College of Chiropractic as the Harvard of Chiropractic and asked Dr. Mancini more about the college. “We are very blessed. This year is our 25th anniversary, which is an extraordinary milestone,” Dr. Mancini said. “Currently we have 1,000 students in the student body, made up of a great diversity, with over 4500 alumni that are practicing all over the United States and in 29 countries.”

“We’re considered the leaders in our industry and recently have received an award, which is the highest research award by a chiropractic institution by the World Federation of Chiropractic,” said Dr. Mancini

Dr. Mancini, a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic, has been called a great contributor to the wellness movement by Professor Paul Zane Pilzner, who coined the term “Wellness Revolutionary” in his 2002 award winning book The Wellness Revolution (Wiley Press). Pilzner also founded the Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to wellness – changing the world for the better, one person or patient at a time. Pilzner inducted Dr. Mancini into the Wellness Revolution Hall of Fame Inaugural Class, recognizing him as a person who has helped tens of millions of people lead happier, healthier and longer lives.

“This was a big honor to be in this class because of the contributions that I have made to the economic impact of the wellness industry as well as promoting the wellness concepts, especially lifestyle behaviors which are the leading causes of our health challenges today,” Dr. Mancini said. “It is so important that we encourage individuals to take accountability and responsibility for their health.”


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18.7%

Tri 2

10.5%

Tri 3

11.2%

Tri 4

14.6%

Tri 5

7.8%

Tri 6

13.1%

Tri 7

12.7%

Tri 8

5.8%

Tri 9

5.7%

Age Distribution for

Doctor of Chiropractic Program

Fall 2007

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20 - 21 years 22 - 24 years 25 - 29 years 30 - 34 years 35 - 39 years 40 - 49 years 50 - 64 years

Race/Ethnic Distribution for


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American Indian/A laskan Native

1%

Asian/Pacif ic Is lander

8%

Hispanic

8%

White, Non-Hispanic

73%

Foreign or Unknow n

4%

African American

6%

Parker College Demographics at a Glance

Age Distribution for Doctor of Chiropractic Program - Fall 2007

Doctor of Chiropractic Enrollment by Trimester - Fall 2007

Gender Distribution for


Fall 2007

Female

35%

Male

65%

Gender Distribution for Doctor of Chiropractic Program - Fall 2007

Race/Ethnic Distribution for Doctor of Chiropractic Program - Fall 2007

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Parker Alumni Take Chiropractic GlobalAlumni share importance of chiropractic worldwide

The Parker College Alumni Association serves to keep alumni connected with the Parker family—a place where they can grow professionally and give back to the community. The alumni association supports and encourages all Parker alumni to achieve professional growth and to keep the high standards of the Parker Principles at the forefront of their practice.

Parker College strives to be a leading contributor in taking chiropractic worldwide. Currently, alumni are scattered around the globe, practicing in 29 different countries including Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Puerto Rico, Nigeria, Portugal, Hong Kong, Spain and New Zealand. Canada tops the list with 149 practicing Parker College alumni, followed by Australia with 15 and Italy with eight.

An alumnus of Parker, Dr. Dean Martin ‘96 who practices in Belgium, explains a conversation he had with Parker College of Chiropractic’s

Founder, Dr. James William Parker, about practicing abroad. “I did at one time consider practicing in the US and mentioned that to Dr. Jim when we spent New Year’s Eve at his place together with my parents. He told me I should look further than just wanting to work in the US. He said, ‘Take your chiropractic skills back to Belgium. We can’t cluster chiropractic here. We need to spread all over this globe.’ So I moved back to Belgium after graduating.”

Dr. Perry L. Davis is also working to spread chiropractic worldwide. Dr. Davis graduated Parker College in 1996 and currently practices in Glengormley, Ireland. He feels chiropractic is just as important abroad as it is in the United States. “People in every country need chiropractic. You can believe that the people in most countries are under served. For example, in Northern Ireland, where I practice, there are 1.5 million people and 30 chiropractic clinics served by 41 doctors,” he said.

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Dr. Davis said Europeans are much more open to chiropractic, which has helped make his practice a great success. “I moved here in 2000 with two suitcases to take over and lease a practice. I now own four practices, collectively seeing 700 patients per week,” he said.

Dr. Martin also sees the positive ways people are responding to chiropractic abroad. “There are around ten million people in Belgium, and we currently have 103 chiropractors…so we’re adjusting people—no UA’s no blood work, no x-rays, no vitamins, just the hands on stuff! It’s great!” he said.

For those Parker graduates who are natives of other countries, bringing chiropractic abroad is the same as taking it back home. Dr. Fissha Nigatu Tessasse ‘01, before coming to the US, promised to take the chiropractic principles, philosophy and art he learned at Parker back home to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “I, as a chiropractic doctor, firmly believe that with chiropractic treatment we can change many people’s life for the better. There are so many people who can benefit from our care around the globe, so we need, as Parker College of Chiropractic graduates, to continue our great teacher Dr. Parker’s dream of spreading chiropractic to the whole wide world.”

The Office of Alumni Relations welcomes current and future members of the Parker College Alumni

Association to join the extensive network of chiropractic professionals. Alumni Association members not only support programs and events designed to enhance the chiropractic profession worldwide, but they also enable the opportunity to motivate thousands of young chiropractors.

Parker College’s After Hour Clinic Visit Program is a new tool for students to learn from field doctors what works in the “real world.” Parker students visit local Parker alumni clinics to see how they are set up and to ask questions about office billing, advertising, hiring employees or other related topics. Through casual conversation in a relaxed environment, students can begin to envision what their futures will be like as doctors of chiropractic.

The program has already been a success with students. One student said, “Thank you for taking time out of your life to help those who will follow in your footsteps.” It is just another example of how Parker College alumni are shaping the future of chiropractic.

The Parker College Alumni Association serves to keep alumni connected with the Parker family…Currently, alumni are scattered around the globe, practicing in 29 different countries.

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Parker College Shows Appreciation by Giving Awards, Recognition

Parker College of Chiropractic presented six awards during the Parker Homecoming. Parker’s Dallas campus, an institution celebrating its 25-year anniversary, hosted the seminar and statue unveiling of Dr. James W. Parker.

President of the Alumni Association Dr. Dennis Harris ’88 presented the awards at the opening ceremony.

During the opening ceremony, Dr. Stephen Thaxton, a ’91 graduate from Parker College, received the Alumni of the Year award. In addition to his chiropractic work, Thaxton is a certified acupuncturist and has served as a chiropractor for the rock group Guns N’ Roses and for singer Jon Bon Jovi. “The love of this college inspired me,” Thaxton said as he graciously received his award. Thaxton recently appeared on the April 2007 cover of Chiropractic Economics.

Texas Chiropractic Association (TCA) President Dr. Scott Wofford, an ’89 graduate, practices in his clinic in Abilene, Texas, where he services professional athletes. He was granted the Chiropractor of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to chiropractic care.

The International Chiropractor of the Year award went to Dr. Juan Sanchez ’90 for his work at the Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepac in Mexico. There, students can spend 11 weeks working in a Spanish-speaking environment to better serve the growing Hispanic population in the United States. Sanchez spoke of the importance of spreading chiropractic care internationally. A similar program has recently begun in Costa Rica.

“We are so happy that so many people are receiving chiropractic care,” Sanchez said regarding his success in Latin America.

Dr. Richard Yennie received the Lifetime Achievement Award. With more than 50 years of experience, Yennie reflected on his chiropractic career and his work with Dr. James W. Parker, the founder of Parker College. A pioneer in acupuncture, Yennie was the first non-Chinese Deputy Director of the China Medical Association in Taipei, Taiwan. Yennie expressed gratitude to the


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students and other DCs for their love of chiropractic. “I know the spirit and soul of Dr. Parker is proud of what we have today,” he said in closing. Parker College is proud that Yennie teaches continuing education courses in acupuncture here at Parker. Patricia Kahn also received special recognition for her 45 years as Yennie’s assistant.

During the Alumni Reception, the largest gathering of Parker alumni to date, Dr. Alan Chad Smith ‘01 received the Young Alumni of the Year award. This award goes to a Parker graduate who is passionate about his or her alma mater and the field of chiropractic. When Smith graduated from Parker College in 2001, he also received the James W. Parker Philosophy award. Smith founded Pivotal Wellness, a clinic that has become one of the largest and most advanced wellness clinics in the state of Colorado.

Dr. Rose Lepien ‘91 becomes First Recipient of the Founder’s Award

Dr. Rose Lepien was the first to receive Parker College of Chiropractic’s Founder’s Award during the unveiling of Dr. James W. Parker’s statue.

Presented to Dr. Lepien on June 1, the award is given to an individual who practices the Parker Principles, a series of values that Parker faculty, staff, students and board members follow. The administration of Parker College grants this award to an individual that has given unconditionally to the

chiropractic profession and has been an example of what the founder of Parker College Dr. James W. Parker referred to as “the Love Concept,” meaning that love is the most important healing technique of all.

“It gives me great pleasure to present the first Founder’s Award to Dr. Rose Lepien,” said Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College. “She has been a mentor and I know Dr. Jim Parker would be very proud to see her receive it. Parker College is very appreciative of all she has done for not only the college and seminars, but for chiropractic.”

In her acceptance speech, Dr. Lepien described the birth of Parker College. “In late 1970, a dream was born out of a promise when Dr. Jim Parker, while being rescued from a fire the Las Vegas MGM hotel during a Parker Seminar, promised God that he would start a college if he would let him survive the fire.” Dr. Parker did found Parker College after being rescued. “For me, as well as many of you doctors in the audience today, it was the Parker Principles and Love Concept that attracted us to this institution.”

When Dr. Mancini announced and presented the new Founder’s Award, Dr. Lepien said, “Tears filled my eyes and joy filled my heart. I was overwhelmed with gratitude as my 30-year journey with Parker Seminars and Parker College flashed through my mind. Dr. Jim Parker, my mentor has had a special place in my heart, now he will have a special place in my home.”

Dr. Lepien came to the United States from Germany in 1969 through a student exchange program and graduated from Parker College in 1991. Lepien is the Director of Aaragon Chiropractic Clinic in Lawton, Oklahoma, and has won the 1999 Chiropractor of the Year Award from Parker Seminars as well as the 2003 Woman Chiropractor of the Year award from WCWC.

Dr. Lepien’s two sons, aside from being associate doctors, are also Doctors of Chiropractic and Parker College graduates. In addition to her chiropractic work, Dr. Lepien is very active in her community, serving on the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army, Cameron University and many local organizations.

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Curriculum Changes Do Affect Alumni

In May 2007, a focus group comprised of local alumni came to campus to meet with Dr. Ken Thomas ’85, Vice President of Academics, to review the proposed changes to the curriculum currently being discussed. “Your participation today is a testament to you investing in yourself. You invest in stock in hopes of the value going up. You are investing your time to improve the education of the current students who bring more value to your diploma when they carry the Parker name to another part of the globe,” stated Dr. Thomas to the focus group. “Dr Parker had a vision to carry chiropractic around the globe and created a curriculum to enable all students to do just that. Our

goal today is to continue that vision by allowing today’s student a better opportunity to learn chiropractic.” Dr. Thomas also shared with the group the changes in the curriculum since the days they were students. Since the late 1980s, approximately 13 classes have been added to the curriculum.

The focus group discussed the two changes to the curriculum currently being proposed before members of the Parker family. The first recommendation is expanding the opportunity for students to stay for a tenth trimester, giving them more flexibility in their schedule. The second recommendation will allow students the option to “specialize” in a specific technique during the course of their education. By making this change, the future DCs can become more skilled in a specific technique while still knowing the other eight techniques taught at Parker College of Chiropractic. Pending approval, these changes will not take into affect until 2008.

Special thanks to the alumni who generously gave their time: Dr. Ricky Hanks ’86, Dr. Marsha Heikkinen ’86, Dr. Dennis Harris ’88, Dr. Rena Sawyers ’94, Dr. Ray Nannis ’95, Dr. Mary Warren ’00, Dr. David Smith ’07.

2008 Alumni CalendarExperience a Parker Alumni gathering in 2008:

February 7 – A Parker Experience in Las Vegas May 15 – A Parker Experience in CanadaAugust 22 – A Parker Experience in FloridaSeptember 25 – A Parker Experience at Home in DallasTBD - A Parker Experience in ColoradoTBD - A Parker Experience in Oklahoma

For a complete list of alumni events or more details, visit www.parkercc.edu and click “Alumni.”


Charter Class Remembers Dr. Thomas M. Crabb ’85

Dr. Thomas Crabb was one of the first students to enter Parker College and was the 5th student to walk across the commencement stage. He and 17 other classmates hold a very special place in the history of Parker College and have seen the school grow and expand into the finest chiropractic college in the world.

Members of the charter class, spearheaded by Dr. Paul Heikkinen ’85 and at the request of his wife, Anne, will be memorializing Dr. Crabb with a Lifetime Membership to the Alumni Association and contributions to the Parker Research Department. His wife was presented his Lifetime Member plaque at Wednesday Assembly in January. If you would like to contribute, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations or complete the form at the bottom of Dr. Heikkinen’s recent letter to his classmates. Dr. Crabb Memorial Fund.

Parker Alumnus and Lifetime Member #22 on the Cover of Chiropractic Economics

The Office of Alumni Relations at Parker College would like to congratulate Dr. Stephen Thaxton ’91 on his article appearing on the April’s 2007 cover of Chiropractic Economics. Thaxton’s article on page 20 focuses on how he has become known as a “chiropractor to rock stars.”

Second Parker Alumni on the Cover of Chiropractic Economics in 2007

K. Andrew Shepherd, DC, ‘03 appeared on the cover of the July ‘07 edition of Chiropractic Economics. Dr. Shepherd’s cover story focuses on how he went from owning a hotel to going to law school to becoming a chiropractor. He reviews the steps he took to turn his new clinic into a million dollar practice in a little over a year. The Office of Alumni Relations is proud to have Dr. K. Andrew Shepherd as Lifetime Member #103 and a member of the Parker Alumni Association Board of Directors.

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Lifetime Alumni Association Members Pose for Picture

Lifetime members of the Parker Alumni Association gathered together for a professional picture at the Parker Alumni 25th Anniversary Reception & Reunion on campus in May 2007. This picture will be displayed on campus as a way to recognize the founding members of the Parker Alumni Association Endowment Fund. This fund was created in 2002 to financially secure the longevity of Parker College. In early 2007 the fund reached its goal of $100,000 and now allows the Alumni Board of Directors to use the interest generated for projects and programs supported by our

lifetime members. This gathering of lifetime members marks the end of a goal that has been years in the making. Lifetime membership dues will continue to fund the endowment by allowing more interest to be used each year. To become a member please contact the Office of Alumni Relations.

Preparing For A Lifelong Parker Experiencein 2008

With the new year here, the Alumni Board of Directors has finalized the plans for continuous growth for the Alumni Association. Throughout the year two new programs have launched for alumni practicing around the world to support each other. Both programs provide a means of mass communication, localized discussion of issues and support and new ways for alumni to remain connected - regardless of where you live. All of these plans are supported by the dues each association member pays. Without members, new opportunities for growth are not possible. Think of it this way: without new patients each year, you are unable to grow your practice and provide new services. The Alumni Association works the same way. Call the Office of Alumni Relations today to learn how easy it is to become a member for 2008.

Parker Graduate Dr. David Clark ‘02 Appears on Dallas News

Dr. David Clark, ‘02, of Lake Highlands, TX, spoke to NBC5 news reporter

Deborah Ferguson recently about a pilot study published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research suggesting that chiropractic care may help adults suffering from concentration problems and ADD/ADHD. For more information on the study visit the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation website or to view the video interview visit the NBC5 website. Dr. Clark graduated summa cum laude and received awards for achievement as “Outstanding Intern” and “Outstanding in Basic Sciences.” He operates a Northlake Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Dallas.

To our alumni: If you appear on television or in print, please contact the office of alumni relations so we can share the news with your colleagues.


Harris Announces New Alumni Association Endowment Fund Scholarship

Once the words left his mouth, the air filled with loud applause. A new scholarship at Parker College of Chiropractic had been proclaimed, and members of the audience, mostly students, were displaying their excitement.

Dr. Dennis Harris ’88, president of the Parker Alumni Association, announced the creation of the Alumni Association Endowment Fund Scholarship in front of an estimated 1,000 people during the September 26, 2007 Wednesday Assembly at the Student Activity Center. Beginning January 2008, Harris said the association will award the first $1,000 scholarship and will continue to award the scholarship every trimester in the future.

“The recipient of the Alumni Association Endowment Fund Scholarship will be one who is a future leader in this profession – an individual who has become a leader as a student and plans to continue in a leadership role after graduation,” Harris said. “On behalf of the members of the Parker Alumni Association, it is an honor to serve you and we look forward to supporting you in any way possible.” Harris said in 2002 the Alumni Board of Directors established the Alumni Association Endowment Fund, designed to grow in dollars and allow the flexibility for the board to use only the interest generated from the fund at their discretion. That time has come, in form of the new scholarship. “I’m happy to inform you this fund has exceeded its goal of $100,000,” Harris explained. “After five years we can begin using the interest generated from this fund to support the programs, projects and opportunities we feel will create a better Parker College.

In Practice and on the Web

Dr. Alan C. Smith ‘01Lifetime Member #96Pivotal WellnessFort Collins, Coloradowww.pivotalwellness.com

Dr. Kimberly J Bailey ‘89Lifetime Member #1Chiropractic Family Health CenterWinslow, Mainewww.drkimbailey.com

Dr. Michael Kenemuth ‘00Lifetime Member #59Kenemuth Family ChiropracticMelbourne, Floridawww.drkenemuth.com

Dr. Brian Hooten ‘00Lifetime Member #77Hooten Family ChiropracticDallas, Texaswww.drhooten.com

Dr. January Mierzejewski ‘03Lifetime Member #110Sarina Chiropractic CentreSarina, Australiawww.lifestylechiropracticaustralia.com.au

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Established Chiropractors Meeting with Future Chiropractors

In early 2007 the After Hours Clinic Visit Program launched on campus with a small buzz about what was about to occur. Almost one year later, the clinic visit dates are planned almost one year in advance and students fill each available space in the first week of school. Parker College’s After Hour Clinic Visit Program allows a small group of students the opportunity to visit Parker Alumni clinics, speak with field doctors and their staffs in a relaxed, casual atmosphere and find out what works in the “real world.” By visiting local clinics, students can see how a clinic is set up, ask questions about office billing, advertising, hiring employees, or other related topics and begin to envision what their future will be like. As the practicing chiropractor you may choose to focus the visit based on your expertise about practice management, patient retention, business management, or to simply allow the evening to remain open for questions and answers.

To view pictures of past After Hour programs, visit www.parkercc.edu and click “Alumni.”

This program is fully supported by the members of the Parker Alumni Association.

Clinic Visit ProgramAfter Hours

Dr. Lynne Aurback ‘96

Dr. Camille Reagan ‘01

Dr. Richard W. Hare ‘99

Dr. Ann Klesmit

Dr. Dustin Dunham ‘06

Dr. Wade Parkhill ‘95

Dr. K. Andrew Shepherd ‘03


Celebrating 25 Years with Alumni and Friends

2007 was a year to remember for alumni and friends of Parker College from around the world. More than 1,000 people came together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Parker College. The Dallas alumni event set an all time attendance record with an estimated 350 people. The Office of Alumni Relations hosted the first ever gathering for alumni in Colorado. In 2007 we had the opportunity to network with Alumni at:

February - Las Vegas

May – Dallas

June – Houston

July – Australia

August – Orlando

September – New Orleans

October – Denver

To view pictures of our 25th Anniversary receptions, visit the alumni website and click “Events” and “Past Visits.”

Alumni & Friends

Orlando, Florida

New Orleans, Louisiana

Las Vegas, Nevada

Dallas, Texas

The Woodlands, Texas

Denver, Colorado

Australia

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Alumni Practicing Around the World Australia 15 Belgium 3 Canada 149 Ecuador 1 Ethiopia 1 France 3 Germany 2 Guam 1 Guatemala 1 Hong Kong 2 Ireland 1 Israel 2 Italy 8 Japan 2 Republic of Korea 1 Mexico 2 The Netherlands 7 Netherlands Antillies 1 New Zealand 2 Nigeria 1 Norway 2 Portugal 1 Puerto Rico 7 Singapore 1 South Africa 1 Spain 3 Turkey 1 United Arab Emirates 1 United Kingdom 5


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Dr. Dion Higgins ‘96, Nebraska City, NebraskaBeing a chiropractor who has been given a good scientific education, a good business education and the advantage of some of the best facilities of a chiropractic school is what it means to Dr. Dion Higgins to be a Parker College of Chiropractic graduate. Dr. Higgins believes that Parker College has played a integral part in making him the chiropractor he is today.

After graduating from Parker College of Chiropractic, Dr. Higgins started his own practice in Nebraska City, Nebraska, with a population of only 7,500. However, practicing in a small town has big advantages. “I am able to walk down the street and invite others to my practice and really reach out to the community,” said Dr. Higgins.

Reaching out to the people in the community is one of the most rewarding benefits of being a chiropractor for Dr. Higgins. “I enjoy helping people feel better that have been every where else but a chiropractor. Then they come visit me and get the help they were looking for without drugs or surgery,” said Dr. Higgins.

Dr. Jerod Hill ‘01, Branson, MissouriFor Dr. Jerod Hill, chiropractic has always been about family. His father, brother and uncle are chiropractors, so becoming one himself seemed a natural choice. While growing up Dr. Hill was able to see people’s lives change from chiropractic, and he wanted to be a part of that impactful experience.

Dr. Hill sees chiropractic as the center of family healthcare. He founded Hill Family Chiropractic Inc. in Branson, Missouri in 2001 and has been helping families find a natural way to look at health and wellness ever since. “We’ve been very blessed to continually grow and see more kids and families,” said Dr. Hill.

Chiropractic is the foundation for health, and Dr. Hill educates his patients to look at the body and how it heals. “As people get sick and unhealthy, they lose hope in their quality of life and their experience in life,” he said. After a few adjustments, as they start to feel a little better, patients regain hope that they can be healthy again.

Dr. Hill is proud to be a Parker College alumnus and proud of what Parker is doing for the advancement of chiropractic. “Parker brings back more principles of what chiropractic started with. They continually go on in leading the wellness revolution,” he said.

Dr. Hill advises current Parker students to stay focused on the big picture. “It’s easy to get wrapped up in grades and passing courses. Staying focused on the end result and why you’re doing it is so important.”

Dr. Scott Garber ‘02, Lenox, Massachusetts Dr. Scott Garber always wanted to travel and explore the world and not long after his graduation at Parker College of Chiropractic he did. Dr. Garber first moved to Australia where he practiced for four years. He and his wife, Peggie, then took a trip to Sri Lanka with a desire to visit their sponsored child and to be in service to her and her community. They offered chiropractic care for people who had little or no access to care. “I got the chance to feel purpose, make a difference and feel so alive,” said Dr. Garber. He has now moved back to the states where he has opened his own practice in Lenox, MA.

Dr. Garber holds a lot of pride and ownership in being a Parker graduate. He says that his advice to Parker students today would be, “Don’t take anything for granted. Explore the possibilities and all that is available for you, utilizing your time effectively and taking advantage of seminars.”

Dr. Garber feels that being a chiropractor is such a rewarding career, “I get to be my own person and do what I want to do in helping people, it’s pretty amazing. The beauty is you really see the human element come alive. I’m contributing to mankind and I am able to do this anywhere in the world.

Dr. Jerod Hill and family


Dr. Chris Zaino ‘05, The Woodlands, TexasAs Dr. Chris Zaino worked in the profession of personal training, he longed for something that would require meeting the needs of people as apposed to being a luxury. This desire lead Dr. Zaino to attend Parker College of Chiropractic in his pursuit to become a chiropractor.

After graduating, Dr. Zaino opened his own practice in Woodlands, Texas in October 2005. As the only DC in his practice, Dr. Zaino takes on an average of 730 patients each week. He also spends time educating his patients, as he feels this is a very important aspect in his service. “I put all of my focus on serving people so that they are able to reach their optimal health potential,” Dr. Zaino said. “I may have to work harder, but if I can focus on serving them I don’t have to worry about anything else.”

Dr. Zaino believes that Parker College has provided him with the education and knowledge that he has today. “I feel I am in the best profession in the world and I think more and more people are searching to find the answers of chiropractic and how the body heals itself from the inside out,” said Dr. Zaino.

When asked what Dr. Zaino feels is the most rewarding benefit of being a chiropractor he said, “Seeing someone who is told they will never be able to live a normal life again and then to totally come around, living this abundant life they were meant to have. That right there changes my life forever as well as theirs, just to see one person like that and my work is done, everything else is bonus.”

Dr. Jason W. Ingham ‘00, Chicago, IllinoisFrom the time he was six years old, Dr. Jason W. Ingham knew he wanted to be a chiropractor. His mother had polio, and none of the conventional medical solutions gave her any help. She eventually visited a chiropractor and saw results after only a few weeks.

Dr. Ingham has been practicing chiropractic in Chicago, Illinois for seven years now and can still say, with great enthusiasm, that he loves waking up every morning and going to work. He loves his patients, loves his staff and loves to see lives changed by chiropractic. “When people tell me they’ve been to countless other doctors and nobody’s been able to help them and they see results with chiropractic,” is what Dr. Ingham said he finds the most rewarding. “It happens all the time.”

As far as his time at Parker College, Dr. Ingham says he wouldn’t trade where he went to school for anything. “At Parker, I really got a lot of philosophy,” he said.

“Now that chiropractors are becoming more accepted, we have to be careful we don’t fall into where no one can tell the difference….Prescribing medication is the easy answer,” said Dr. Ingham. “It’s up to us, as Parker graduates, to hold on to philosophies.”

Dr. Ingham keeps a positive outlook on life and chiropractic and believes if you focus on the things you want, they will come to you. “Believe in yourself, believe in chiropractic and keep your head up.”

Dr. Amy Thiesburger ‘01, Toronto, OntarioIf anyone understands the life-changing benefits of chiropractic, it’s Dr. Amy Thiesburger. As a child, Thiesburger suffered from terrible headaches. She exhausted all the usual traditional medical routes, but nothing worked. When she stumbled across chiropractic, it changed everything from her headaches to how she viewed the way the body works.

Dr. Thiesburger has a large female/pregnancy wellness and pediatrics practice in Toronto, Ontario and feels her most rewarding experience as a chiropractor is working with children. “Kids don’t have the same barriers as adults do,” said Dr. Thiesburger. “From a clinical point-of-view, children’s response time is much faster.”

Dr. Thiesburger credits her success as a chiropractor to her faith, confidence and belief in chiropractic. “It’s hard to gain it and easy to lose it, but once you really grasp it, and if it’s your true focus, it’s something that keeps burning brighter,” she said.

Parker College has also been a major contributing factor to Dr. Thiesburger’s success. “Parker is really well known for its philosophy principles, motivation and excitement about chiropractic,” she said.

Dr. Jason Ingham (far right) and staff

Dr. Chris Zaino and wife Whitney

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A New Era of Collaboration

By Ron Rupert, DC

What does chiropractic have in common with research at Yale, the University of Chicago and the University of Texas? What about research conducted in Australia, Canada, Mexico, Spain, and China? What is common to each of these institutions and countries is that they all have been or are currently engaged in collaborative research with the Research Institute at Parker College of Chiropractic. The theme of the 2006 ACC-RAC conference was collaboration, and collaboration has been the recent hallmark of Parker’s research efforts.

The Parker College Research Institute conducts a variety of research efforts to address topics such as pain relief, improved biomechanical function and the contribution of chiropractic to overall wellness. Researchers also devote a significant portion of time to community health events, projects and organizations in an effort to educate the public about chiropractic wellness and the benefits of chiropractic care to overall health and well-being.

There was a time not long ago when chiropractic research was considered an oxymoron by much of the biomedical community. This was not because of lack of interest in research but rather the limited infrastructure, financial means and skilled research scientists. Serious medical research centers had no interest in joint research with the chiropractic profession. Today, things have changed and in a big way. Not only has the profession developed some serious research infrastructure, but there has blossomed a small cadre of highly qualified and respected researchers.

We are only seven years into the new century, but during that time the Parker Research Institute has established a network of research partners within the chiropractic profession and the medical community locally, nationally and abroad. One of the profession’s leading research teams at Parker produces some of the nation’s best research in neurophysiology.

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Only seven years into the new century, Parker Research Institute has established a network of research partners including the medical community locally, nationally and abroad.

X. Song M.D., PhD. heads the neurophysiology research efforts. In January 2006 he and his team published a joint paper with the University of Texas Medical Center at Houston followed by another paper published with both UT Houston and Wenzhou Medical College in January 2007. In 2005 he published a joint paper with the University of Chicago and in 2003 a joint paper with Yale University School of Medicine. Six of the peer reviewed publications by the Institute in 2005 were collaborative research efforts. However, the emphasis is not quantity at the expense of quality. The fact that Parker conducts research with highly respected institutions and the resulting papers are published in journals like Pain, The Journal of Neurophysiology, JMPT and others, speaks volumes to the quality issue. At the 2005 World Federation of Chiropractic Conference in Sydney, one of the studies produced by Dr. Song’s team was awarded first place for the best scientific paper.

Collaborative efforts exist to some extent at other chiropractic colleges, but it has been one of the prime strategies at the Parker Research Institute to capitalize on collaborative funding of mutually beneficial studies. Chiropractic institutions continue to have very limited resources and with the willingness of non-chiropractic institutions to collaborate, it is no longer necessary for us to provide all the labor and related funding. Collaborative studies also serve to expose the medical community to the serious commitment the chiropractic profession has to research, it fosters a mutual respect, and also provides a forum to educate other health providers. There is tremendous potential for future collaboration and the profession must continue to exploit all opportunities at local, national and international levels.

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Taking Evidence Based Practice to the Next Level

Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is an innovative concept that is gaining popularity in the medical community. EBP is designed to supplement clinical knowledge in order to deliver the best care possible. EBP decisions are made when professionals consider both external clinical evidence and individual clinical experience when treating a patient.

External clinical evidence consists of the most up-to-date research, studies and diagnostic tests. Individual clinical experience is based on the physician’s own judgment and proficiency, as well as a patient’s own preferences and characteristics. After reviewing research information and data, then considering whether the results are applicable in a particular situation, a physician is ready to make an EBP decision.

Parker College of Chiropractic has taken the concept of EBP to the next level. Last year, Parker became the only chiropractic college to address EPB by establishing a new position with the solitary mission of providing evidence based reviews on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of many commonly encountered conditions. These reviews discuss not only topics related to chiropractic, but also a myriad of others, including exercise, laser therapy, nutrition, ultrasound and acupuncture.

This project is an attempt to address the real world of practice and to help chiropractors find workable solutions for their patients’ problems. These solutions complete the triad of the doctor’s practice experience—the needs of the individual patient and the best available scientific information. In other words, evidence based practice.

Additionally, these reviews also look at medical interventions and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. The results of these studies serve to better inform the doctor and patient when deciding on medical alternatives. Many medical interventions have limited effectiveness, which may surprise many patients. A good example of this is corticosteroid injections for lateral epicondylitis. Short-term results are generally positive, but because of possible spontaneous tendon ruptures, long-term results compare poorly to other treatment methods.

Parker College of Chiropractic is sharing these reviews with the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER). They will be a significant portion of the FCER’s evidence based practice initiative and will be prominently displayed on the FCER website DC Consult in February, 2008.

Parker College Names New Director of Research Initiatives

Dr. Tony Rosner has been named the Director of Research Initiatives for Parker College. The Parker Research Institute is privileged to have the bio-medical expert join the team. Dr. Rosner served as the Director of the Foundation of Chiropractic Education and Research for the past 15 years with an emphasis in medical research, grants administration and clinical analysis.

Originally from Yonkers, New York, Rosner received a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Haverford College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harvard University later awarded him a PhD in Bio-Chemistry. Rosner began his career at National Institutes of Health in Bethudsa, Maryland. The NIH is the largest clinical research hospital in the United States. After working at the NIH, he moved on to managing the clinical chemistry laboratory at Harvard’s Beth Israel teaching hospital. Rosner has also served the New England Pathology Association, the reference library for more than 150 hospitals in Maryland. Rosner continued research and grants administration at Branders University and Children’s Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Rosner now lectures on bio-medical research in the United States, Western Europe, Japan and Australia. Assuming the role at Parker in June 2007, he will continue to office out of Boston and visit Parker throughout the year. The location of Dr. Rosner is beneficial to Parker because it allows the college to make connections in the Boston research industry and creates more exposure. Being that there are no chiropractic schools in Boston, chiropractic knowledge is much needed. Parker is proud to be a part of expanding chiropractic.

Dr. Rosner is excited about his venture with chiropractic and Parker College. “Parker takes interest in international programs and research to build a research laboratory is a crucial component to developing interdisciplinary collaboration,” he said. Dr. Rosner’s immediate central focus is the Neural Excitation and Inflammation research initiated by Xue Jun Song. It is Song’s research that sparked Rosner’s interest in Chiropractic and the consequences of manipulation.

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Parker College of Chiropractic Researcher Wins Honors in Annual Event

Harrison Ndetan, a research associate with the Research Institute of Parker College of Chiropractic, was awarded the prize for second best scientific oral presentation in Public Health at the University of North Texas Health Science Center’s Research Appreciation Day on Friday, May 4, 2007. This was the first time Parker Research Institute participated in the UNT research symposium.

The paper, “Health Outcomes Associated with the Exposures of Learning Therapeutic Manipulations,” measured the burden of adverse health effects experienced by chiropractic students while learning manipulative therapy. A significant amount of musculoskeletal injuries were identified in this study sample. Most of the neck/shoulder injuries were attributable to receiving manipulations from inexperienced hands. The study also found hand/wrist injuries were mostly attributable to administering amateurish manipulations.

“This is evidence of Parker’s commitment to relevant chiropractic research,” said Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic. “We have a superior team of researchers at Parker – dedicated to exemplary work. It is through such research that our profession can provide evidence-based care to patients.” A second research paper by Ndetan was also accepted for presentation – “Job Pressure in the Casual Pie Constellation Between Stress and Health.” This study explored the association between job pressure and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among police officers.

The Research Appreciation Day is a UNT Health Science Center tradition encompassing medicine, public health and basic science. The program provides an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to share their research efforts with the campus community and the public. Approximately 185 poster and oral presentations were accepted for the competition.

Ndetan will complete his master of science in public health from UNT Health Science Center in December of 2007. He is a graduate from the University of Buea-Cameroon, West Africa; with B.Sc. (1997) and M.Sc. (1999) degrees in physics and a minor in computer science. He was introduced to applied and computational statistics by the London-based ACCA program (2001) and had primary exposures to the imaging modalities for diagnostic medicine in the college of medical physics at the International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste – Italy (2002). He served as a physics instructor at the University of Buea and is an adjunct instructor for physics at the Dallas Community College, Dallas.

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Continuing Education Not Just a Requirement

Parker strives to enhance the development of wellness leaders


Parker College of Chiropractic’s Continuing Education aids in helping doctors and their assistants stay up-to-date in the most recent chiropractic wellness practices. Very similar to a Medical Doctorate degree, Doctors of Chiropractic undergo a demanding and rigorous education equivalent to any other primary care provider, which continues throughout practicing. The Continuing Education Department offers a variety of relevant and effective classes designed to help chiropractors continue on their professional journey of excellence and success.

The mission of the Continuing Education Department is to enhance the development of wellness leaders by offering sound, ethical, well researched and relevant programs through high standards of education, research and service. Michelle Yungblut, Director of Continuing Education explains, “When you attend one of our classes we want you to know that it’s part of our mission that we maintain proper ethics and we take that very seriously. The doctors attending are getting the highest quality of continuing education along with reassurance that all regulations are being met.”

The Continuing Education Department provides the advantage of classes that are taught by leading doctors and scientists. Topics are relevant to both a doctor’s practice and to the latest evidence-based research, development and techniques within the industry. The opportunity to learn through hands on training and interactive technology is available. Along with onsite classes that are conveniently scheduled on evenings and weekends, online classes are also offered.

Extending what is offered in the Continuing Education Department, in January 2007, the Parker School of Massage Therapy opened to serve the growing demand for highly qualified massage therapists. The composition of the massage program is similar to the doctor of chiropractic program: both combine classroom instruction with hands

on lab and clinical experience. This certificate program was specifically designed so that graduates will be fully prepared and qualified to sit for the National Certification Examination in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and the new Texas state requirements.

The massage school and clinic provide scholars the opportunity to learn and practice various massage techniques including somatic reflex therapy, myofascial release and neuromuscular therapy. It provides students the ability to be fully prepared to contribute to the health of their client through direct intervention, knowledgeable referral, and wellness advocacy. The massage school also features contemporary equipment and a pristine environment to train and network with others in the healthcare profession.

The faculty members bring years of clinical experience and enthusiasm for sharing their knowledge to the learning environment. Course experiences include observation of human cadavers in the gross anatomy lab, interacting with doctors of chiropractic and chiropractic students and world class study facilities.

Parker School of Massage Therapy Intern Clinic creates the opportunity for students to develop sound therapeutic skills in a structured and supervised environment while providing the community discounted services. Under the supervision of specially licensed faculty, students perform client intake, full body massage therapy, exit interviews and documentation for each session.

The Continuing Education Department is extremely devoted to providing DCs, CAs and other students the highest quality of courses. New courses are constantly being added with new developments in training and hands on opportunities.

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Scoliosis Acupuncture Pediatrics

Anatomy Animal Nutrition

Extremity Coding Massage

Spanish Online Sports


Acupuncture and Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner Programs

Parker College of Chiropractic Continuing Education provides doctors and their assistants the opportunity to stay up-to-date in the latest chiropractic wellness practices through a variety of innovative classes held on the Dallas campus and during the acclaimed Parker Seminars.

Classes incorporate the latest evidence-based research, development and techniques within the industry and are taught by leading doctors and scientists. The topics covered are on the cutting edge of chiropractic and stimulate learning through interactive technology and hands-on training.

The Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner Program is a series of thought- provoking lectures, hands-on technique demonstrations and practical management tools designed to help the chiropractor better evaluate, diagnose and treat extremity conditions. Knowledge of the extremities is vital to enhancing doctors’ understanding of how spinal problems can often result from poorly functioning extremities.

Proper treatment of the entire body requires the nervous system to work in-synch with the mechanical control system of the kinetic chain. If one part of that chain is misaligned, nerve function is hindered. The CCEP doctor’s specialty is to discover weak muscles, caused by misaligned joints that stretch tissues, and then correct the misaligned joint.

All aspects of chiropractic and extremity adjusting are taught by experts in their respective fields and include: Dr. Kevin Hearon, Lower Extremity and Foot, Gait and Orthotics; Dr. Thomas Satterwhite, TMJ, Ribs and Shoulder Girdle; Dr. Ron Krugman, Upper Extremity; Dr. Greg Bruno, Soft Tissue; Dr. Paul Hetrick, Rehabilitation; Dr. George Lawrence, Global Assessment.

Parker College also offers a 100 Hour Acupuncture certification program. Interconnectivity among the skin and all organs, glands and tissues of the body is the premise behind acupuncture, the ancient Chinese art of healing.

To restore overall health and body function, acupuncturists stimulate certain skin points to balance “chi”, the mysterious energy force that circulates throughout the body. Unbalanced “chi” blocks energy flow and can damage and disease organs. By using acupuncture, the progress of the condition can be not only arrested but even reversed, bringing the patient back to health. Through the certification program, attendees will learn this unique method of treatment.

Acupuncture is now recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the National Institute of Health (NIH) and most state boards and is practiced as a primary healing system by acupuncturists and as an adjunctive procedure by DCs, MDs, DDs, DVMs and DOs.

Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner and acupuncture are just a few examples of the many outstanding continuing education courses offered through Parker College of Chiropractic. Others include Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Program®, ICPA Pediatrics Certification, Animal Chiropractic, Neurology and Scoliosis Correction. For a complete list of courses, locations and schedules, visit www.parkercc.edu.


Bringing the Training to You

Without the expenses of traveling, lodging and clinic down time, the Continuing Education Department now also offers online learning. Not only are the courses convenient and an excellent value, they are also highly interactive and follow the National Education Association’s Benchmarks for Quality Distance Education Programs. Each online course incorporates the “Parker Principles for Success” in order to provide time proven techniques for success and improvement.

Chiropractic assistants may also utilize online training to aid in running a more efficient office. The topics taught in the Role of the CA class include: success principles, new patient procedures, collections, effective communication and appointment book strategies. The assignments are designed to allow CAs to analyze their current occupational procedures and evaluate methods to enhance them.

“Many of our classes provide immediate benefits for DCs and CAs – they return to their offices and practices with information and skills they can use first thing on Monday morning,” said Dr. Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic. “The classes are also relevant and challenging, giving participants further options when treating patients.”

Some of the online courses offered include: Nutritional Considerations for Patients with Osteoporosis, The Role of the CA and Orthopedic Radiology.

New programs and courses are constantly being added with future classes including Neurology, Technique and Women’s Care.

Chiropractic for Animals

Animal chiropractic care is an innovative approach to pet healthcare, combining both chiropractic and veterinary practices to provide drug-free and non surgical healing practices.

Animal chiropractic has been around for years, primarily in the dog and horse show circuits, and is only now gaining widespread attention. Pet owners utilized chiropractic to gain a competitive edge in shows, but now many are seeing the health benefits for their animals as well.

Just like humans, animals can get subluxations, and only chiropractic care can address the issue. Animal chiropractic may be appropriate in the treatment of: • Neck, back, leg and tail pain • Muscle spasms, nerve problems • Disc or joint problems, limping • Injuries from slips, falls and accidents • Jaw, TMJ problems, difficulty chewing • Event or sports injuries • Any reoccurring conditions such as vomiting, respiratory or urinary infections, diarrhea or constipation • Seizures or neurological problems

Dr. Gene Giggleman, Dean of Academic Affairs at Parker College of Chiropractic, has been adjusting animals for more than 15 years. His favorite part is seeing the animals’ health improve without drugs or surgery. “Animals hold on to adjustments longer and respond faster,” he said.

The Chiropractic for Animals program provides a unique opportunity for veterinarians and chiropractors to gain advanced clinical knowledge and technical skills in this specialized field of animal care.

Animal chiropractic is also serving to spread the message about chiropractic to a larger audience base. Some pet owners are gaining their first exposure to chiropractic through animals. “People will do things for their animals they won’t do for themselves,” said Dr. Giggleman, which includes bringing them in for chiropractic care. After seeing the positive results and benefits of chiropractic on their pets, many have become chiropractic patients as well.


Colene Butler - Massage School Recruiter

The Parker School of Massage Therapy is the most recent addition to the continuing education program at Parker College and is quickly becoming the premier institution for massage. Since opening in January 2007, the school of massage has seen enrollment increase every trimester as more students join Parker’s quarter-century tradition of excellence in healthcare education.

Parker College has welcomed Colene Butler as the new recruiter for the School of Massage. After working as a television news writer and producer for three years, Butler decided to change careers and enter the healthcare field.

“Therapeutic massage is growing tremendously right now because doctors and surgeons are recognizing the benefits that massage therapy can bring,” she said.

The massage school consists of an eight-month program, broken into two trimesters. Students complete 600 clock hours of class and internship experience—100 hours above national requirements—which sets Parker School of Massage Therapy apart from any other school in the area. Graduates are eligible for both the state licensure and the national certification examination in therapeutic massage and bodywork.

Parker College is the perfect environment for a massage school, as chiropractic and massage compliment each other very well. Many massage students are referred to the program by chiropractic students, and some are former chiropractic students themselves. The networking ability between massage and chiropractic students is one reason why some even go into practice together after graduation.

As the recruiter for the school of massage, Butler travels around the DFW metroplex to various high schools, wellness expos and career fairs, hoping to introduce prospective students to the growing field of healthcare.

“I look for somebody who’s passionate about wellness and helping others,” she said.

Parker School of Massage Therapy Names New Coordinator

Dr. Drew Riffe assumed the role of Massage Therapy Coordinator of the Parker School of Massage Therapy (PSMT) in July of 2007. Dr. Riffe is no stranger to the Parker family. He was awarded a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from Parker College of Chiropractic in 2004 and an instructor’s license in massage therapy from the Texas Massage Institute, which aid in his ability to facilitate the growth of the school.

Prior to his recent promotion, Dr. Riffe was an instructor at the latest division of Parker. Anatomy, Physiology, Health and Hygiene and massage technique courses including Myofascial Release, Somatic Therapy, Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage are among the classes he continues to teach on campus.Dr. Riffe can offer PSMT students insight on practicing after graduation since he has been practicing massage therapy since 1999 and has owned his own practice since 2006.

Dr. Riffe’s immediate focus is on developing the curriculum and increasing enrollment for the massage school. “I am thrilled to continue my journey at Parker. 2008 is going to be a great year for PSMT with a new scheduling program underway,” he said. Through marketing and advertising the program to prospective students and implementing continuing education workshops to licensed therapists, he is confident that the school will expand in a short time. Currently, the 600 hour certification program has two sets of classes during the day for flexibility scheduling. However, Dr. Riffe is anticipating adding a night program to enable more students an opportunity to join the therapeutic industry. The Parker School of Massage Therapy prepares students to work in chiropractic or other healthcare and rehabilitative settings. With Parker traditions and wellness veteran Dr. Drew Riffe leading the way, the school is destined for success.


Outreach of University of Dallas at Parker School of Massage Therapy

The Parker School of Massage Therapy hosted an outreach event in conjunction with The University of Dallas on Tuesday, November 27, 2007. The University of Dallas moves around the metroplex with the monthly event engaging alumni in networking and building business relationships. For the first time the event was held at the Parker School of Massage Therapy, and nearly 50 people attended, including both University of Dallas and Parker College of Chiropractic alumni, students, faculty and staff.

Lisa Fellers, Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Dallas, explains their primary goal

in holding the event. “Our goal is to reconnect alumni back to the university and provide other opportunities.”

Parker College of Chiropractic and the University of Dallas have recently started working together to assure that students may transfer classes between each college. A new student of Parker College of Chiropractic spoke at the event as he has a unique connection with both the University of Dallas and Parker College. “I am transferring from the University of Dallas to Parker College of Chiropractic because my ultimate goal was to become a doctor of chiropractic,” said Jason Bass.

The event also provided networking opportunities for those who were looking for career development or advancement. Kym Womack, Manager of Solomon Edwards Group, LLC, attended the event in hopes of finding alumni or students looking for employment. “I usually leave with several resumes of people who are looking for careers from these events,” said Womack.

The Parker School of Massage Therapy provided two massage therapists that gave massages to attendees. The University of Dallas also gave away door prizes towards the end of the evening.

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic, spoke about the importance of Parker College and The University of Dallas working together. “We want to support one another because we have a big fellowship.” He also expressed his thoughts for the students and alumni attended. “We are here to help and support you in any way we can and looking forward to get to know you and your businesses,” said Dr. Mancini.

People mingle at the outreach event hosted by Parker School of Massage Therapy.

Dr. Mancini along with representatives from Parker School of Massage Therapy and the University of Dallas.

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Shape Your Future Inspire the WorldParker leaders fulfill education needs of DCs and CAs

Parker Seminars began more than 55 years ago and still today carries a tradition of excellence in chiropractic education and information. Parker Seminars was created by Dr. James W. Parker, who at the time had 18 years of successful chiropractic clinics in the state of Texas, and was considered the authority on chiropractic. Many chiropractors requested his advice and help, so Dr. Parker started his seminars as a “one-man-show,” with him as the only speaker. He later invited some of his student/friends, who by then had also experienced success in their clinics. Dr. Jim, as he was lovingly called by most, was the first to develop a series of chiropractic protocols and procedures, and he also created communication strategies to better educate patients as to the value of chiropractic.

Since then, Parker Seminars has evolved, and our programs today feature more than 50 internationally recognized speakers presenting to thousands of chiropractors and chiropractic assistants. Most of today’s renowned chiropractic speakers began their

speaking career at Parker Seminars, or were trained by those who began speaking at Parker.

Parker Seminars Las Vegas remains the premier event in chiropractic today, bringing together leaders from around the world. We strive to invite all college presidents and association presidents, including our future leaders—students from the World Congress of Chiropractic Students. Parker Seminars is all inclusive, welcoming all factions of the chiropractic profession to come together with no political agenda, to share knowledge and passion, to break bread together and embrace the chiropractic paradigm and to celebrate the grandeur of our profession together at least once per year. As the leader in post graduate chiropractic and chiropractic assistant training, Parker Seminars has now embarked on a mission to create the best CE training at its Dallas event each September beginning in 2008. This license renewal extravaganza is certain to bring together the great minds in chiropractic from the fields of chiropractic art, science and philosophy, and by doing

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so, will then become the premier chiropractic license renewal event in the world. For the first time in its history, Parker Seminars Las Vegas will host scientific poster presentations, an event that will continue and grow at future seminars. You can always be guaranteed that Parker Seminars will remain cutting edge.

Parker Seminars will allow you to: • Understand and effectively communicate chiropractic to your patients and potential patients. If everyone understood what we know to be true about chiropractic, everyone would choose to be a chiropractic patient for life.

• Learn procedures for effective and efficient patient centered care and learn how to properly evaluate and educate your patients into a lifetime of health and wellness. At Parker Seminars you will learn what to do and why to do it from the first phone call through the consultation, examination, report of findings, financial report, re-assessment and more.

• Learn to think like the most successful people/ doctors/chiropractic assistants in the world. Did you grow up around people who might not have encouraged you? Is that something that might be holding you back? If you are wanting to attract more success in your practice and your life, let us help you.

• Access group and one-on-one consultations with successful DCs and CAs at no extra charge. We are here to assist you.

• Experience the best training available today, whether you are a new or experienced chiropractic assistant. You will learn how to apply the principles and procedures found in the Parker System for Professional Success manual, and manage your patients and practice to effectively provide patient centered care, that is also profitable to you. • Become the best clinician you can be. At Parker we believe that the best doctors are always learning and striving for mastery. That is why we offer the GTO program, where you commit to attending seven seminars in a row, a process that has served so many and will certainly assist you to discover mastery.

• Gain knowledge of business through masterful business skill lectures and the teachers that will be available to you. As DCs, you want to be the best healer that you can be, and at the same time must be cognizant of business skills and strategies to effectively manage your practice.

At Parker Seminars we are happy to share more than 50 years of chiropractic experience and principles that will lead you to discovering and living a more successful, happy and healthy life.

For more information, visit www.parkerseminars.com

Our entire team looks forward to welcoming you at our next event.

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Celebrity Speakers: Parker Seminars Welcomes Art Linkletter and Mark Victor Hansen

Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Author Mark Victor Hansen and TV show host Art Linkletter presented “How to Make the Rest of Your Life the Best of Your Life” Friday, February 9, 2007 in Las Vegas. Together, Hansen and Linkletter published a book with the same title. Both the presentation and the book focused on living well and diminished the stereotypes of aging.

Linkletter announced that he will be 95 years old on July 17, 2007. “Getting old is not for sissies,” Linkletter said. The audience applauded when he said he’d had the same wife for 71 years and three different careers.

Linkletter explained that the myths of aging are not true and emphasized learning and passionate work as the keys to living healthier longer. “Stress is one of the most important factors in determining life and how you live,” Linkletter said. He encouraged the audience members to find what they love to do. “That love is stress-eliminating.” Linkletter claimed that many graduating students have not yet discovered their passion, which means entering the workforce is more stressful, and “stress is the aging factor that begins to shoot down your system.”

Linkletter emphasized learning and developing hobbies after retirement instead of doing nothing. He said that since people are living longer, they can have more than one high point in their lives. In the present-day, it is possible to have more than one career. “Life is something to live for, not something to die for.”

Hansen took on this proactive approach to getting older. “Let’s not get older, let’s get better,” Hansen said. “This is the greatest time to be alive in human history.”

Hansen commented on the stereotypical life of the elderly – playing board games and watching television. “You don’t want to be normal because normal is boring,” Hansen told the predominately middle-aged audience. He recommended making younger friends to keep the youthful energy alive and reassured the audience that older people can make new, exciting relationships. Hansen made sure to emphasize the difference between becoming old and becoming wise, and he suggested volunteer work as another venue for remaining active. “Yeah, you’ll get awards, you’ll get money…but the greatest reward you’ll get is that you get to contribute service.”

Celebrity Speaker: Stedman Graham Presents in Las Vegas Parker Seminar

Parker Seminars proudly welcomed Stedman Graham as a celebrity speaker during its 2007 Las Vegas Parker Seminar. Graham, known for his inspirational speeches, presented “You Can Make it Happen: A Business Leadership Program” on February 8, 2007 that taught the audience how to become a leader.

In addition to being Chairman and CEO of Stedman Graham and Associates (SGA), Graham is the best-selling author of You Can Make it Happen and Diversity: Leaders Not Labels.

Graham made the claim early in his speech that ninety-nine percent of the population was not free because of the redundancies and repetition of the normal workday. He described a typical routine of getting up, going to work, watching television and sleeping in on the weekends. “And what do you do on Sunday?” The audience replied with, “Get ready for work on Monday!” After years of repetition, no real personal progress has been made by hard-working people who feel forced into this routine.

Graham claimed that everyone is equal. “Everybody’s equal because everyone has 24 hours. What’s the question? What do you do with your 24 hours?” Graham described a nine-step process to optimizing personal and business growth. Understand who you are, create a vision, develop a travel plan, master the rules of the road, step into the outer limits, learn how to follow the seasons of change, build your dream team, win by decision and commit to your vision.

“It’s not easy to grow,” Graham said. He then explained three circles that were interwoven: education, career and community service. The three circles cross into each other so that education can improve the career circle and the career circle can improve the community service one. In order to succeed, Graham said that one has to educate oneself outside of school. “You want to be an expert in the marketplace? You’ve got to take it. No one’s going to give you anything.”


Athletes Support Chiropractic During Las Vegas Parker Seminar

Athletes Johnny Damon, Barry Larkin and Duane Clemmons spoke on behalf of chiropractic care on February 7 during the 2007 Las Vegas Parker Seminar.

Damon and Larkin are Major League Baseball (MLB) athletes, and Clemmons played for the National Football League (NFL). Damon plays for the New York Yankees and Larkin is a former shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds. Clemmons is a former defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals.

One by one, each athlete spoke about how their chiropractor, Dr. Jerry Mattia, enhanced their careers and overall physical

health. “These guys really love chiropractic and out of the goodness of their hearts flew all the way from the East coast,” Mattia said. Dr. Mattia’s clinic is based in Orlando, Florida.

Larkin described when his symptoms began. “At about the twelfth year of my career my body kind of started breaking down,” he said. “I woke up one morning…and I felt like I slept on my left arm wrong.” Larkin said he felt numbness and tingling up and down his left arm, and his mobility was severely impaired. The team trainer for the Cincinnati Reds gave Larkin an anti-inflammatory, but Larkin still noticed his abilities were limited during practice. “The symptoms just kept getting progressively worse, and by the end of the day I was basically paralyzed in my left arm.”

A visit to a neurologist left Larkin with bad news; he had a degenerative disc problem and would need surgery. “I had the surgery the next morning, immediate relief, but I still had the degenerative disc issue,” Larkin said. Although he played baseball that season, he “still had symptom after symptom after symptom.” When the season was over, doctors told Larkin he could get a fusion and lose most of his mobility, thus ending his career, or try alternative therapy consisting of decompression therapy and chiropractic care. Larkin began seeing Dr. Mattia and his symptoms disappeared after about twenty visits. Larkin played baseball for another six years. “I’m convinced that if I did not have…the decompression therapy and the continual adjustments then my career probably would have been over at that time.”

Clemmons also had a serious injury that could have ended his career. During his fourth season, Clemmons broke his pelvis during a game with the Tennessee Titans. Doctors told him that he could either get surgery and end his career or choose to continue playing despite his ailment. “I chose to play with the pain,” Clemmons said. However, this choice had severe consequences. “By the end of the year I noticed I was compensating so much from limping and just kind of guarding that hip that my back began to hurt.” The pelvic injury had a domino effect on Clemmons’ spine, neck and the rest of his body. To cope with the pain, Clemmons was taking medication on a daily basis. Fearing not only for his career, but for his quality of life, Clemmons began seeing Dr. Mattia. “I’ve seen so many veterans that have played before me that are 50 years old that can barely walk,” Clemmons said. “I noticed after a few weeks that I was getting back to my normal self…all of a sudden I was standing straighter.”

Damon reminded the audience of the stress professional athletes put their bodies through. “Your joints and your body just get out of whack,” he said. After suffering a concussion, Damon began seeing Dr. Mattia. “I could just tell the difference,” Damon said. Optimistic, Damon said he was looking forward to the next season. “Dr. Mattia, thank you for getting me ready!” Dr. Mattia, a die-hard New York Yankee fan, wished him luck.

Afterwards, the athletes stayed to give autographs and take pictures with fans.

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A Celebration to Remember: Dallas Parker Seminars Homecoming 2007

Parker College of Chiropractic, now celebrating its 25-year anniversary, held its Homecoming Seminar entitled “Parker Seminars Dallas Homecoming: A License Renewal Extravaganza!” on May 31- June 2. Current students and alumni of Parker College were in attendance as well as many Doctors of Chiropractic and Chiropractic Assistants.

More than five hundred chairs filled the ceremonial tent in addition to standing room. The entire Parker College of Chiropractic board of trustees was also present.

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic congratulated Parker College’s 25 years as an inspiration and advocate of chiropractic care. The audience was thanked for its dedication to the school and to the ideals Dr. Parker set forth.

The ceremony’s main theme regarded positive thinking and the idea that constructive thoughts will translate into a constructive reality.

To conclude, Dr. Mancini said he looks forward to future progress and success. He emphasized the importance of learning from the past without dwelling on it. “Let’s look at the opportunities of today and look forward,” Mancini said.

Dr. Mancini applauded Parker College for 25 years of hard work and also encouraged the students, in true Parker spirit, to challenge themselves. “Give yourself permission to succeed beyond what you thought was possible.”

American Idol Contestants Perform at Parker Seminars

Two former American Idol contestants entertained Parker Seminar’s guests on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Brooke Barrettsmith and Anthony Federov performed at the 2007 Las Vegas Seminar during a party held for all attendees. Approximately 1000 DCs and CAs and their families were present.

John Oszajca opened for the American Idol contestants with songs off his album Elephant Graveyard. Oszajca warmed up the crowd with songs such as “Sinkin’ In” and “Where’s Bob Dylan When You Need Him?”

Brooke Barrettsmith is a Christian rock artist and a contestant on the fifth season of American Idol. Barrettsmith is a native from Spring Grove, Illinois, and she auditioned with her sister Leah Barrettsmith. Barrettsmith announced that she had a record deal with Sony BMG and sang songs off her new album including “Bright Eyes” and “End of the Road.” Barrettsmith spoke to the audience about its work with chiropractic.

“Every line of work where you’re dealing with people, you’re like a counselor,” Barrettsmith said. “You chose to care.”

Anthony Federov took the stage after Barrettsmith. He was the fourth finalist in the fourth season of Fox’s show American Idol. Since Idol, Federov has performed on Broadway as Matt in the musical The Fantasticks. Federov and his family moved from the Ukraine, Federov’s birthplace, to the United States in 1994. Federov has been described as a “crowd favorite” and continues to sing even though he’d undergone a tracheotomy.

Federov encouraged the audience to dance by doing a cover of Marc Anthony’s “I’ve Got You” for his first song. Audience members including Parker College’s own Dr. Fabrizio Mancini took to the dance floor as Federov sang in English and in Spanish. Federov’s closed his show with Luis Miguel’s “Historia de un Amor.”

As a finale, a Madonna impersonator sang many of the pop star’s hits including “Vogue” and “Material Girl.”

Dr. Mancini speaks at Parker College of Chiropractic’s Homecoming Seminar.

Former American Idol contestant Brooke Barrettsmith performs at the 2007 Las Vegas Seminar.


An Emotional Ending to an Enlightening Weekend

To round off a magnificent weekend, Parker Seminars chose chiropractic greats to present the grand finale closing session on Saturday evening. Doctors of chiropractic James Sigafoose, Gilles LaMarche and Fabrizio Mancini moderated the session. Chiropractic Certainty was the focus of the closing general session.

Dr. Lamarche, director of Parker Seminars, began by addressing the teachings of the Chiropractic Greenbooks. The greenbooks, written by founder of chiropractic D.D. Palmer and son B.J. Palmer, are filled with the technical and philosophic knowledge that stem from universal and innate intelligence. “There is nothing more powerful than innate intelligence,” said Dr. Lamarche as he distinguished knowledge gained through education from innate intelligence. Oftentimes doctors and students feel that replicating techniques and memorizing the college curriculum are what will solely determine their success as a DC. However, the science of chiropractic is a partnership between the universal, the innate, the physical and the philosophy. The body’s ability to heal itself coupled with removing subluxations (interferences with life) and instilling certainty is the basis of healing. Dr. Lamarche went on to say, “Doctors need to teach certainty to their patients.” If patients do not believe or remove the sense of doubt, they will not be healed.

Dr. Sigafoose, known for delivering powerful chiropractic philosophy lectures, labeled the greenbooks as the chiropractic bible. “Chiropractors must study the philosophy; everything that exists has intelligence,” said Sigafoose. Referencing a telegram written by B.J. Palmer to Dr. Parker in 1959, Dr. Sigafoose informed us that Palmer suggested there are five activities of intelligence: adapt, replicate, reproduce, heal and survive. Each of those activities is vital to the others. Everything has the ability to adapt to the environment and change, tissue cells have the ability to replicate, our existence is fueled through our ability to reproduce and the body’s ability to heal protects us and enables us to survive. The telegram is on display in the Parker Museum.

Dr. Sigafoose concluded by saying he is certain about chiropractic. “Learn, study and live the philosophy. There are two roads of life: the red road of life and the dark road. The red road is full of abundance, the dark road is fatal; you have a choice. I am staying on the red road of life.”

Dr. Mancini expressed that his certainty has been an evolution and a journey. There have been times when he was more certain about some areas than others. “Subluxations can be physical, mental and spiritual. All of these features have to be removed.” said Mancini. Patients and doctors need to be free of skepticism and emotional pain. Working together and listening to one another can alleviate spiritual anguish. The healing does not always come from adjusting the physical; sometimes the mental is in need of fine-tuning. “Embrace, understand and accept and you will be certain,” Dr. Mancini said that. After studying the philosophy, his certainty excluded himself and chiropractic functions; his certainty was based on the premise of the body’s ability to heal itself. Moving forward, he was able to gain certainty in all areas of life. “We are not human beings living a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings living a human experience,” said Mancini.

The sentiment was budding in the atmosphere. Attendees joined hands and embraced one another while singing We Are the World, signifying that people need to serve each other and regardless of the height of professional success, everyone could all use a spiritual adjustment from time to time.

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2007 New Orleans Parker Seminar

Parker Seminars concluded the 2007 series in New Orleans, Louisiana September 20-22. The Hilton New Orleans Riverside was host to the event. The close-knit classroom groups were inviting and the attendees were able to feel the warm energy of their peers.

The seminar commenced with New Orleans Parker Seminars speaker team communicating the value of chiropractic through Parker Principles. Each speaker described a life experience in which the Parker Principles came into play and how those principles can guide your practice. Later that day, Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic and Parker Seminars lectured on “The Science of Being Naturally Right” which covered the universal and innate chiropractic intelligence. Parker College of Chiropractic alumni members and prospective students gathered Thursday evening for a reception. Current DCs were able to offer advice and insight to future chiropractic students. The reception was also an opportunity for the doctors to network and express current and future business tactics.

The World Congress of Women Chiropractors (WCWC) also met on Friday to revel in the success of the profession and the rising number of female chiropractic professionals. At

noon, the attendees were in for a treat as Parker Seminars hosted a lunch and social in the Exhibition Hall. The spirit of New Orleans was incorporated into the event as native dancers and musicians circled the arena passing out Mardi Gras beads and porcelain dolls in a festive parade.

For the first time, Parker Seminars had a Wheel of Fortune present in the Expo. The prizes included chiropractic products, documentation and future event registrations donated by the sponsors of Parker Seminars. The grand prize was a one thousand dollar cash drawing. A chiropractic assistant was the lucky recipient.

Friday’s closing session was about Faith, Confidence and Belief, the key ingredients to expanding chiropractic. The attendees took it all in and left with a sense of accomplishment and new methods to incorporate in their offices the following week. One could feel the love and momentum in the atmosphere as attendees embraced with hugs.

2007 Australia Parker Seminar

Parker Seminars continued the One Voice for Chiropractic series at the 2007 Australia event in conjunction with the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. The Melbourne Convention Center held the event July 20-22. The 2007 conference marked the third Australia Parker Seminar.

Chiropractors and chiropractic assistants from around the world traveled to gather new concepts of practice performance, communication strategies and management techniques. Nearly 800 people were in attendance. The key speakers included President of Parker College of Chiropractic and Parker Seminars Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, Dr. John Demartini, Lisa Speaks, CA, Dr. Eric Plasker, Dr. Gene Orlowsky, Dr. Dennis Nikitow, Dr. Michael Hall and Director of Parker Seminars Dr. Gilles Lamarche. Australian Olympic swim-star Lisa Curry-Kenny and motivational speakers Winston Marsh and Danny Drubin were also on hand to deliver testimonies and practice tips.

During the seminar, Parker took the opportunity to honor those dedicated to the chiropractic profession. Dr. Brian Kelly was bestowed 2007 Chiropractor of the Year. Dr. Kelly is president of New Zealand College of Chiropractic. Drs. Doug Winter and David Lovett received the 2007 Humanitarian of the Year awards. Special Awards were also given to four doctors that have been in the profession for 50 or more years. Drs. Rolfe Peters, Carl Hamilton and Conrad Krapf of Australia were among the recipients. Hailing from New Zealand, Dr. John Nolan was the fourth honoree.

Attendees from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Indonesia and the United States journeyed to Melbourne to celebrate chiropractic. Parker Seminars has held more than 400 seminars from coast to coast and is dedicated to educating the world about chiropractic.

Dr. Mancini presents Dr. Brian Kelly with the award for 2007 Chiropractor of the year.

Dr. Mancini lectures at the 2007 Parker Seminars New Orleans.


Dr. Bobby Doscher Rewarded for Oklahaven Dedication DC Receives Performance Health Humanitarian Award and Celebrates Children’s Clinic’s 45-year Anniversary

Dr. Dana Mackison, director of Education for Performance Health Biofreeze, granted Dr. Bobby Doscher with the Performance Health Humanitarian award during Parker’s Las Vegas Seminar in February 2007.

Dr. Mackison introduced Dr. Doscher as an individual who has exemplified the humanitarian spirit through her work as chief executive officer of Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Center.

Dr. Doscher has held the position since 1979. In addition to treating ill patients, Dr. Doscher gives lectures around the United States about the many children helped by the Oklahaven Center.

“Oklahaven is 45 years old and we could not have done it without your help,” Doscher said. Oklahaven operates solely with private donations and is a non-profit organization.

Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Center was started in 1962 to meet the chiropractic needs of chronically ill children. “What drives me every day is the power of the children,” Doscher said as she began her presentation. Her slideshow consisted of two sick twins and their progression from the time they arrived at the clinic to the present-day. The twins had had their cranial bones removed and their fingers and toes were small and fused together. “Once we started adjusting them, the body began to let all the toxins come out.” Eventually, something marvelous began to happen. “The fingers and toes began to grow.”

On the twins’ condition now, Dr. Doscher said, “The whole center line of the body has healed itself.” Dr. Doscher showed a picture of the twins, who looked much healthier. “Never be afraid of the innate intelligence of the body,” Doscher said in closing.

Dr. Fabrizio Mancini recognized Oklahaven’s 45-year anniversary and congratulated Dr. Doscher on her Performance Health Humanitarian award. “We couldn’t think of anyone more deserving in this profession because of the long hours and all the dedication,” Dr. Mancini said. “The center doesn’t get the attention it deserves. After today, there will be more people that are aware of the work being done by these amazing volunteers.”

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Dr. Mancini, Dr. Dana Mackison and Dr. Bobby Doscher, recipient of the Performance Health Humanitarian award.

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Parker SHARE Products Renovates and Innovates

SHARE updates bookstore and website to remain cutting edge

Parker College, in its commitment to providing comprehensive chiropractic care, offers a collection of innovative, quality products and information designed to help chiropractors build a strong foundation of their practice. Parker SHARE Products also serve patients, students and others seeking health and wellness.

SHARE is a concept that began more than 50 years ago during Dr. James W Parker’s traveling seminars. Dr. Parker realized he could save doctors time and money by bringing specific tools, forms and pamphlets related to chiropractic directly to the seminars instead of simply recommending the information. This way, doctors could immediately begin implementing the innovative procedures and techniques learned at the Parker Seminars.

In 1958, SHARE consisted of a single table stacked with a few success-motivation books. Today, Parker SHARE includes: • Chiropractic Clinic Supplies • Nutritional Products • Patient Supplies • Books on Chiropractic & Wellness • Rehab & Fitness Products • Massage Products & Massage Equipment • Chiropractic Posters • Chiropractic Tables • Chiropractic Office Brochures • Office Forms • Hot & Cold Therapy • Parker College & Parker Seminars Apparel SHARE products are featured at the Parker Seminars in Las Vegas. The SHARE booth provides “wellness essentials” that doctors need for their practice. Patient education products are especially popular, along with patient evaluation forms and brochures.

The recently renovated Parker SHARE Bookstore is the campus provider of books, supplies, nutrition and merchandise needed to support not only Parker’s academic programs, but also the local population and area doctors of chiropractic. The SHARE Bookstore plays a vital role in making chiropractic wellness readily available. “It’s supporting our local community here,” said Dustin Dollar, Director of SHARE Products.

In 2007, Parker SHARE Products also launched its website, making affordable, quality chiropractic products easier than ever to access. Visit the website at www.parkerSHAREproducts.com.

“We also came out with a new catalog that will be distributed to 20,000 chiropractors world wide,” said Dollar. “It has new products, new pricing and great specials.”

SHARE products are available in many places: on the web, at the seminar, in the catalog and at the newly renovated SHARE bookstore. “It’s all the same products,” said Dollar, “just different venues.”

Parker SHARE Products promises to invest 100 percent of proceeds to chiropractic education, wellness and public relations. A Parker SHARE Purchase isn’t just an investment into current chiropractic practice; it’s an investment into the future.

Parker SHARE Products promises to invest 100 percent of proceeds to chiropractic education, wellness and public relations

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Parker College Renovates SHARE Bookstore

Parker College of Chiropractic has a tradition of cultivating excellence in its chiropractic students. Students have access to the best educators and resources in the chiropractic field, and the SHARE bookstore is an integral part in providing those resources.

“We want to provide everything to help students, faculty, staff and alumni to be more successful,” said Dustin Dollar, Director of SHARE Products. To keep up with the growing industry, the SHARE bookstore recently experienced a major renovation.

“We completely changed the layout,” said Dollar, making the store more organized and easier to navigate. This included moving the point-of-sale counter to the center of the store and updating the fixtures. “We put brand new fixtures everywhere—new shelving, corrals, storage and apparel racks—which provide more space for products,” said Dollar.

The SHARE bookstore sells books, supplies, apparel and has a huge nutrition section, which is probably the largest department as far as sales are concerned. The bookstore’s main clientele is the student body, but it also serves the faculty and staff, alumni and local doctors in the DFW area.

The bookstore renovation also helped changed the atmosphere of the store. The wood and countertops create a warmer and more inviting feeling. Dollar was more than happy to remove the stacks of books covering the windows and blocking the outside view—something he wanted to change since he first came to Parker five years ago.

Another exciting addition to the SHARE bookstore is its newly improved website, which according to Dollar, has completely transformed the way they SHARE does business. “Our traffic has doubled since September 1 when we went live on our fully-developed version of the website,” said Dollar. “It increased our sales tremendously.”

The SHARE bookstore now sells to places worldwide, and Dollar receives at least one email a day from customers in the UK or Australia trying to find ways to have product shipped to them. One reason so many people want Parker products is because they trust the Parker name and know they are getting quality. Also, many of the products were developed by Dr. Parker years ago, such as his forms and patient education information, and people can’t find that anywhere else.

Dollar wants to stay on the cutting edge of providing the latest-and-greatest textbooks, tools and equipment. “Our goal is to stay ahead of the curve and to make students’ chances of meeting their goals much better,” said Dollar.

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Live Life Better

Parker’s first Chiropractic Wellness Clinic opened in May 1984 at the Irving campus. Within the first year, the clinic cared for more than 1,000 patients.

Parker College of Chiropractic wellness clinics offer many solutions for public health

The purpose of Parker College of Chiropractic Wellness Clinics is twofold—to provide a continuing and increasing level of service to the community and to assist interns in developing, refining and perfecting the expected skills they will need as a primary healthcare provider. At the Clinics, interns prepare for actual practice through instruction in diagnosis, examination procedures, correlation of lab findings, adjusting techniques, x-ray and case management. They will also undergo instruction in ethical procedures for patient recruitment through personal contact, public speaking and scoliosis screening programs. Parker College Chiropractic Wellness Clinics also expose the community to the benefits of chiropractic through public relations and media, which help interns build a successful student practice.

Parker’s first Chiropractic Wellness Clinic opened in May 1984 at the Irving campus. Within the first year, the clinic cared for more than 1,000 patients. In 1991, after years of experiencing great success, the clinic invested $120,000 in renovations and improvements for the 6,000 square foot facility, which includes 13 adjusting rooms, three individual physical therapy bays, four private examination rooms, a report-of-findings room, a fully equipped laboratory and an x-ray room. The Irving Chiropractic Wellness Clinic still thrives today, serving an average of 75 to 100 patients a day.

However, the Irving clinic could not handle the high volume of patients and Parker College’s growing enrollment alone, so in 1992, Parker College built a new clinic on its Dallas campus. Set on a three-acre parcel of land adjacent to the college, the Public Chiropractic Wellness Clinic is a 21st century wellness center with state-of-the-art patient services including examinations, chiropractic adjustments, laboratory tests, diagnostic x-rays and physical modalities. The clinic complex is fully self-contained for the convenience of patients and the efficiency of interns, administrators and staff doctors.

Parker College Chiropractic Wellness Clinics are ideal for patients who have experienced sports, auto accident, home and work related injuries. The clinics also provide diagnostic radiology, physiotherapy, rehabilitation exercises, laboratory

services and a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques for patients with headaches or back pain, arthritic knees or carpal tunnel.

Parker College Chiropractic Wellness Clinics offer high quality care at an affordable price—typically 50 percent lower than standard fees. Many treatments are covered by health insurance policies, and the fees are often less than insurance co-payments.

The Parker College Student Clinic, available to studentsTri VI and above, is where students begin to put the science of chiropractic and the Parker philosophy into practice. Students practice on fellow students to gain their first exposure to providing chiropractic care. The Student Clinic is located immediately adjacent to the Parker College Chiropractic Wellness Clinic Dallas campus, which was designed to facilitate a smooth transition from Student Clinic to Outpatient Clinic.

Parker offers another way for students to gain real-world experience in chiropractic through the Clinic Abroad Program. Parker College students study for 12 weeks at the Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepac in Mexico, or in San Jose, Costa Rica, which provides a multicultural clinical experience. Students have the opportunity to examine and treat a higher volume of patients, continuing the transition from student to field practitioner.

Parker College offers a variety of clinical experiences to benefit both the student and the local community. Wellness is a key component of every clinic visit, giving patients the opportunity to learn and interns the opportunity to teach and apply treatment for total wellness.

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Parker College Brings Benefits of Chiropractic to America’s Veterans

For the first time, Parker College of Chiropractic has teamed up with the Dallas Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) to create an internship program for Parker students. The Dallas VAMC provides a wide range of patient care services for America’s military veterans and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, making it an ideal setting to enhance students’ education.

This year, Parker Tri IX students Aubrey Clark and Nancy Huynh were the first to take part in the internship program. They recognized the potential to gain valuable experience working in a hospital setting and to improve upon the skills they learned at Parker. Also, it provided an opportunity to give back to the community. “To help the men and women who served our country—that was first and foremost,” said Clark.

During a typical day at the VAMC, Clark and Huynh would see 15 to 20 patients, conducting both new-patient exams and regular checkups. The VA provided a unique set of challenges since many patients were dealing with extreme disease states, ranging from cardiovascular disease to bacterial skin infections. “There was some crazy stuff,” said Huynh. The students were able to observe many different case types they might not otherwise see working in a standard clinical setting.

Seeing how much chiropractic was able to help patients with such serious conditions had an immeasurable impact on the student interns. “It increased confidence in my philosophy in chiropractic,” said Clark. “They are very grateful. Just very, very grateful.”

After an adjustment, one patient gave Huynh a big hug and said, “I love you! Thank you so much.”

Parker College is planning to continue the internship program, this time with six student- interns. Huynh offers one piece of advice for future students—stick to it. “It can be very challenging working with such extreme cases, but you will learn so much,” she said. It is a very emotional experience, according to Clark, but there is so much to gain and learn from it.

“You will be able to deal with any patient with the confidence of a doctor instead of the shyness of a student.”

Aubrey Clark

Nancy Huynh


Parker College of Chiropractic Students Study Abroad

Parker College of Chiropractic’s clinic abroad programs in Mexico and Costa Rica focus on enhancing the clinical experience of the students by giving them the opportunity to treat a larger number of patients that often present with a wider or different number of illnesses, compared to patients seen in the United States.

Parker College of Chiropractic has had a total of nine students who have participated in the San Jose, Costa Rica Clinic Abroad program. The Fall 2007 semester is composed of five students, all male. In the Costa Rica program the students mainly treat athletes, which they are able to focus on and gain experience seeing more sport related conditions.

The students in the Costa Rica Abroad Program attend Spanish classes from 9 to 11 a.m. They then see patients at the Olympic Committee Clinic from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Olympic Committee Clinic primarily provides care to athletes, but also provides care to the general public.

Dr. Aleisha Serrano, Staff Doctor is actively seeking participation from sports federations and has organized a series of conferences where she explains chiropractic to federation presidents and their coaches. “Our goal is to see 20 regular patients a day, but we also perform the participation physical exams for the Olympic Committee on competing athletes and this can be groups of hundreds as it was the case for athletes traveling to participate in the Pan American games in Brazil,” said Dr. Serrano.

A total of 55 students have participated in Mexico’s Clinic Abroad Program. The Fall 2007 semester is composed of eight students, seven male and one female. These students have the opportunity of visiting hospitals where chiropractic care is provided and attend orthopedic surgical procedures. The clinic sees about 100 patients a day and provides care to the general public. Since this group started the program on September 13, 2007, they have received more than 120 new patients and performed more than 300 adjustments. “We see the students that come from Parker enhance their clinical skills and become very comfortable with the Latin American cultures. It is a life changing experience,” said Dr. Jaun Sanchez, Director of the Clinic Abroad Program in Mexico at UNEVE.

The group attends Spanish classes from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. They then see patients at UNEVE’s clinic from 10:30 to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. They also have the opportunities to participate in cultural activities organized by UNEVE and Parker College.

Dr. Mancini, President of Parker College of Chiropractic and alumni of Parker College knows what a pleasure it is to study abroad as he was in the study abroad program when he attended Parker College. “I studied for one semester in Rome and as you can imagine everything about the experience was beautiful. While I was studying abroad I grew tremendously. It was one of my most treasured times as a student at Parker,” said Dr. Mancini.

Students provide chiropractic care to the general public during their semester abroad.

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Parker Brings Chiropractic to the 2007 Pan American Games

The Parker College of Chiropractic sponsored a group of Parker representatives to attend the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 13-19. Several Parker College Alumni also journeyed to Rio de Janeiro for the largest sports event held in the country since the 1950 Internaitionale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup. Parker College established direct contact with the presidents of the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) including the 42 countries that form the Organization of Pan American States.

It was agreed that the Medical Commission of the Pan American Games would support the participation of Parker College’s sports chiropractic team during the event, but on the condition that Parker College of Chiropractic obtained accreditation by the NOCs of the countries from which athletes are being treated. This was necessary because the chiropractic profession had not yet been recognized by law in Brazil.

Participants were accredited by different National Olympic Committees. Dr. Mancini, President of Parker College, was also accredited and present for the initial days. Academic Vice President, Dr. Ken Thomas, served as the Chief de Mission for the group. Also in attendance were Jeff Scarella, Elizabeth Pilicy, Melissa Carrick and Tim Dehr. Alumni members included Dr. Camille Eberle-Reagan, Dr. Juan Sanchez, Dr. Rose Lepien, Drs. Paul and Marsha Heikkinen. Victor Ballesteros, Director of Student Affairs, also attended the event.

The team’s treatment facilities were located in a readily accessible area in the Villas. Parker College was given a spacious area which included three treatment stations and a reception desk. A rotational schedule was established so that one doctor and one student were always present during the 2 – 8 p.m. working hours.

Also following a rotational schedule, Parker attendees were offering service in the medical areas of the different National Olympic Committees. All injured athletes were attended by doctors. There was a high level of demand just prior to the games providing performance enhancement and preventive care.

Parker College is constantly seeking ways to gain exposure in different realms of chiropractic. The PAN-AM participants will treasure the experience for a lifetime. “Participating as chiropractors in the Olympic movement will allow our profession to gain more credibility around the world. It will also expand it.” Dr. Mancini said.

“The ability to work with multiple countries and establish contacts internationally is incredible. We introduced chiropractic, laser and taping to countries that do not have this at their disposal. At future events they will see the need for this, thus promoting the profession,” said Scarella. Even seasoned doctors of chiropractic found the trip inspirational. It was the most amazing experience in my professional career. Being part if an international sporting event of that magnitude and seeing the athletes light up after being worked on was simply surreal,” said Dr. Reagan. Dr. Mancini was also invited to take a tour of the Olympic Villas with the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and other delegates.


New Scoliosis Clinic at Parker

Scoliosis is not just a disease of the bones of the spine, but is a complex neuromuscular skeletal condition. Clear Scoliosis Center, STAR Clinic in Dallas is dedicated to becoming the leader in treatment and correction of idiopathic scoliosis in patients of all ages. The clinic is located on the campus of Parker College of Chiropractic and opened in September 2007, supplying patients with an aggressive, state-of-the-art conservative alternative to conventional treatment.

Parker College of Chiropractic, a proven leader in chiropractic research and education, is continually involved in the development and advancement of cutting edge programs. So it’s no wonder why Parker was excited to work with the Clear Institute in its efforts to conduct serious research in the field of scoliosis.

The Clear Institute will be working very closely with the research department at Parker College to develop and perform research. This will allow them to document findings and gain a further understanding of all aspects of idiopathic scoliosis in an ongoing attempt to develop better and more effective procedures to treat this condition.

“We want to show people we’re really doing what we say we’re doing,” said Dr. Robinson, Director of the Clear Scoliosis Center, STAR Clinic.

The procedures performed at the clinic are based on the work developed by Dr. Dennis Woggon at Clear Institute of St. Cloud, Minnesota. The clinic continues to adapt and grow by using these specific protocols and incorporating developmental therapies from other sources, like Pneu Mex under the direction of Gerry Cook. Treatment incorporates ideals form multiple manipulative techniques such as Pettibon, CBP, Eckard, Upper Cervical, Gonstead, Pierce and others. Patients of all ages, from the very young to the elderly, have been treated through Clear Institute, and improvement in spinal curvatures is seen in almost every case.

Recognizing that idiopathic scoliosis is much more than a disease of the spine, the Clear Institute has developed techniques that address all aspects of the disease including physical therapy, spinal manipulation, exercise programs designed to specifically match the needs of the patient, neuromuscular reeducation, neurological cortical stimulation and other procedures. Scoliosis is a difficult and demanding disease that does not have a simple solution, and the treatment reflects this complexity.

The currently accepted treatment for idiopathic scoliosis is observation, bracing and surgery. Studies show that 40 percent of people who had Harrington rod implantation surgery are legally classified as permanently disabled after 16 years, which is why Dr. Robinson is so passionate about more conservative methods of treatment.

“We have a huge impact on the actual patients. We are saving patients from surgery,” he said.

Clinic procedures benefit patients in many ways, including decreased cost of care, decreased complications to care, improved lifestyle after treatment and no risk of rejection of implants. Considering the results achieved so far by the Clear Clinics, it’s obvious their approach warrants significant consideration by anyone suffering from this type of debilitating condition.

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DonorsParker College of Chiropractic strives to cultivate enduring relationships with our donors. We want the act of giving to feel valuable. Parker is committed to the following strategies for fundraising:

• Get your house in order before embarking on fundraising. Kathi Wenrich, a professional fundraiser, came on staff in July to create a fundraising plan that promotes the value of Parker College of Chiropractic to all internal and external chiropractic and wellness constituents.

• Don’t feel intimidated about asking for donations for your cause. Chiropractic is a “calling” of such magnitude that it requires teamwork. Truly successful leaders simply cannot accomplish anything alone. Parker’s focus is to achieve a single purpose….. to provide the vital global connection to chiropractic wellness accountable for changing lives.

• Develop a data base of donors committed to the mission of Parker College of Chiropractic and include members of Parker governance, staff, faculty and students in your fundraising initiatives.

• Giving one’s time is just as valuable as giving a cash donation. Taking the “time” to educate your friends, family, and colleagues regarding the value of Parker College of Chiropractic is a significant contribution and is a worthy investment.

• Parker’s definition of donor is multifaceted. Donors give monetary and inkind gifts as well as their expertise, advice and leadership in influencing others to strengthen global health and wellness through chiropractic.

• Cultivate relationships with visionary leaders who have passion for a cause that is larger than oneself. This type of leader has values that are life-giving to society as well as inspiring ideas about change and how the future of healthcare could be different.

• Be willing to take the risk to think outside the box. Creative thinking can be the catalyst that leverages Parker in being the leading educational institution for chiropractic and wellness care worldwide.

• Be clear and precise about the purpose of your fundraising, whereby practicing sound business policies, including fiscal affairs, record keeping and high ethical standards. All donors must always have a clear understanding of why their contribution is valuable and how their gift is being utilized to further the mission of Parker.

• Perpetuate Parker traditions that allow us to celebrate success together! Create cause-related initiatives that can be leveraged to be repeated annually as a Parker tradition, subsequently proving links for unity to the school.

• Provide opportunities for our donors to use their passion and vitality to carry the chiropractic profession globally into the 21st century, resulting in transforming healthcare worldwide.

The Act of Giving is a ValueAlbert Einstein said, “We cannot solve the problems of today with the same level of thinking that created them.”

Why we need donorsEvery committed Parker leader knows that he or she must sometimes be willing to make huge sacrifices in time and money in order to achieve their goals. It also takes courage to go against the crowd, accept responsibility for ones choices, and be a true advocate for lifetime health and wellness. A “calling” of this magnitude requires teamwork.

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Parker College Chooses a New Fundraising Director

Parker College is thrilled to name Kathi Wenrich as the new Director of Fund Development. Wenrich’s influential energy and highly compelling

commitment is expected to significantly improve the sum of donations to all entities of the college. For the past 17 years, she has specialized in individual, corporate and foundation giving; grant writing; and cause-related event fundraising.

Having earned both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work, combined with generating outstanding donation results for non-profit agencies such as Easter Seals, March of Dimes, and the YMCA Community Services has significantly prepared Wenrich for her new role at Parker College. One of her main focuses is to connect with each and every donor, prioritizing listening to the donor’s perspective regarding the power a gift can make. “Fundraising is more than just asking people for money…it’s about asking people to make an impact to a cause larger than oneself. By listening, rather than instructing, you often make the simple connection that can change lives.”

Shortly after beginning at Parker, she was able to attend the 2007 New Orleans Parker Seminar. While on-site, Wenrich connected with several DCs, CAs and DC students to gather a better understanding of their needs relative to Parker fundraising and global chiropractic. Wenrich has incorporated these ideas into a Fundraising Development Plan to be launched in 2008.

Prior to assuming her role at Parker, Wenrich created and successfully implemented a two million dollar development program for Meetings Professionals International. She is accustomed to exceeding revenue goals and trusts that her success can be attributed to her attitude and methodology. “Truly successful leaders simply cannot accomplish anything alone. We must be willing to think outside the box and celebrate our challenges as well as victories together.”

Testimonials from Annual Campaign Donors

Parker Board Members:“By supporting Parker, I honor a profession that supports loving people and honoring the power from above down, inside out. Chiropractic wellness is a force to unite, not only for chiropractic, but also for the larger vision, a peaceful world.”

“Over 30 million Americans seek Chiropractic care on an annual basis. I personally am willing to make sure our profession is ready to help meet their health needs. Investing in Parker is my way of being accountable.”

Dr. Mancini:“I want a Parker donor to trust that I am committed to cultivating highly trained and skilled Chiropractors to meet the growing demands for Chiropractic care. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of chiropractors is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2012. Over 30 million Americans seek Chiropractic care on an annual basis. We need to make sure our profession is ready to help meet their health needs.”

“You don’t have to be a chiropractor to invest in the mission of Parker College. I believe in bringing all parties together in recognizing that even though our opinions may differ, we still have common goals—and that we should work together in leading the wellness movement.”

“Dr. Jim Parker taught me one of the most profound lessons in my life that I feel proud sharing with my friends that invest in Parker. I want to make sure that they understand the deep meaning of their commitment to Parker as well as lifetime wellness. Dr. Parker said, “Develop a compassion to serve that is greater than the compulsion to survive.” My message to the profession is that we should not just survive—but be sensitive to the needs of humanity and become its greatest resource for health and wellness. We need to grow from within and keep a vision that is greater than all of us individually. This profession was not meant to be for a selective few; it was meant to be for ALL.”

Parker Alumni practicing internationally:“Mexico has 100 million people and only 45 chiropractors. Mexico is starving for support. There are millions of people here, we can’t do it all. I donate to Parker because I know that students are nurtured to go pioneer a nation. I wouldn’t be the explorer I am today without Parker.”


Testimonials Continued...

National Chiropractic Wellness Political Advocate:“We need partnerships that allow us to combine our resources, whether in devising grand global strategies or working in the smallest villages and townships. Supporting Parker is a bridge to partnership cultivation”

“I support Parker because I appreciate that students are taught that wellness patients do not seek chiropractic care merely to maintain the status quo, return to pre-injury status, or prevent illness. Such an individual recognizes that chiropractic care is a lifelong process -- a way of life -- that is an integral component of a global strategy for human empowerment.”

Parker Seminar Speakers:“Parker has given me so much that it just wouldn’t be right if I didn’t give something back! The contacts I’ve made at Parker have already begun to bear fruit. I have been invited to a large conference in India to speak again on the role of chiropractic care in global health. I envision many more opportunities arising from being a speaker at Parker Seminars. I congratulate Dr Gilles LaMarche for his untiring efforts to launch the Parker Seminars into the world spotlight.”

Parent of a Parker Student:“My son has always wanted to be a healer. I give because Parker gave my child direction to meet his dream. I can’t explain in words what that means to me as a mother.”

Parker Student:“I will always be thankful to Parker College for giving me the skills to move this profession forward. Most Chiropractic schools don’t have programming that teaches basic business skills in managing an office. Parker has teachers with some of the greatest business minds out there. The first thing I do when I become a CEO is to give back to Parker.”

For more information on how you can become a Parker College of Chiropractic Donor contact Kathi Wenrich at [email protected].

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Parker College of Chiropractic“Giving back moves all of us forward”

Parker College has high aspirations. Our every move revolves around being the leading advocate of chiropractic wellness worldwide so people can lead healthy lives. A gift to Parker College can take Parker College to the highest levels of global leadership - where our students and faculty, your practice and the industry will thrive.

Parker College of Chiropractic’s Annual Fund is a great investment in the future health of those we reach through our chiropractic and wellness initiatives. By giving to Parker College, you provide opportunities for educational enhancement that would not be possible on student tuition alone. The Annual Fund allows us to offer exceptional local and international programming with the sole purpose of supporting today’s students and the future of chiropractic.

Local programs your gift supports: • Scholarships and Grants: Fifty thousand dollars annually is awarded to 150 students in scholarships and grants including: Heath Career Grant; Chiropractic Assistance Grant; Chiropractic Legacy Grant; Day Care Grant; Fabrizio Mancini Cultural Scholarship; Harvey Lillard Memorial Scholarship; JWP Parent/Grandparent Scholarship; Parker International Resident Scholarship; Single Parent Grant; Parker US Resident Scholarship; President’s Academic Scholarship; Relocation Scholarship; Single Parent Grant; Women in Chiropractic Scholarship.

• Educational Forums on Campus: Parkers Lunch and Learn is a valuable venue for students to get to learn from leaders in chiropractic. Topics are varied but at the core they relate to practice building. Speakers include world renowned nutritionists, financial planners, international practitioners, sports chiropractors, clinic owners, coding experts and experts in a specific discipline. On average, 175 students attend each session. In addition to hearing the speaker, those in attendance receive a free lunch and a clinic hour.

• The Parker College Research Institute: The Research Institute provides sound, scientific evidence supporting health and wellness. Close to 100 articles have been published since 2000. A variety of research efforts address such topics as pain relief, improved biomechanical function and the contribution of chiropractic to an overall wellness. Parker has collaborated with such prestigious institutions as Yale University, the University of Chicago and the University of Texas Medical School and steered international studies in Australia, China and Canada. We also serve as the Research & Development arm for companies worldwide seeking to provide evidence supporting the efficacy of their products. The college has received multiple awards for research including first place for the best scientific paper at the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Eighth Biennial Congress, led by world renowned researcher Dr. Xue-Jun Song. Dr Song Dr. Song received his MD from Xuzhou Medical College and PhD in neurobiology from Chinese Academy of Sciences Shanghai Brain Research Institute.

• Continuing Education: Fifty two classes were offered last year (not including classes at Seminars) with a total attendance of 1,643 people. Plans for 2008 offerings include: Animal Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Scoliosis, Neurology, Spanish for the Chiropractor, Online CA class, a CA certification program (partner program with Parker Seminars), Rehab series, Nutrition series, a variety of online CE offerings and 2 – 3 Relicensure events.

• Massage Therapy School: The Massage School is an approved program by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The first class was offered January 2007 and had nine enrolled and nine graduates (Graduated August 2007). The goal of the school is to have 26 full-time students enrolled. Future initiatives include: offering CE classes for Licensed Therapists in the area, beginning a part-time evening program and researching the feasibility of offering an Associates Degree in Massage Therapy.

• Clinics: Parker Chiropractic Wellness Clinics offer treatment for patients who have experienced sports, auto


accident, home and work related injuries. For patients experiencing headaches or back pain, arthritic knees or carpal tunnel, the clinic provides diagnostic radiology, physiotherapy, rehabilitation exercises, laboratory services, and a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques in state-of-the-art facilities. Additionally, Parker College of Chiropractic Veterinary Research Clinic offers routine veterinary care and chiropractic care for small animal pets belonging to students, employees and alumni of Parker College. Chiropractic referral cases for the general public are also taken.

• Gross Anatomy Lab: Students receive valuable training that contributes substantially to their chiropractic education as well to the development of new healing techniques. Unique to this program is that Parker is responsible for providing a number of educational institutions with the resources necessary to implement similar training programs for their students. International programs your gift supports: • 20 students going to the annual World Congress of Chiropractic Student (WCCS) Congress. The WCCS is an international forum representing the chiropractic profession. Active membership now consists of more than 28,000 students from 33 chiropractic colleges. The WCCS has been meeting every year since 1979 to discuss issues pertinent to the chiropractic profession. This international event is an exceptional opportunity for students to develop a global awareness of chiropractic, discuss issues that affect students at a school, local, or international level and to exchange new ideas from a student perspective. Each year, students have the opportunity to actively assist to unify the profession from within and to unite the health care community in the interest of contributing to world health.

• The Student Exchange Program between Parker College and Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec (UNEVE). Parker College provides UNEVE and its chiropractic program in the form of teachers, speakers and donations. Fifty-five students from Parker College and six students from UNEVE have already participated in the exchange program, and Dr. Mancini has pledged to continue to work diligently in strengthening the exchange program and helping UNEVE continue advancing and growing.

• Parker student athletes’ participation in the annual Chiro Games. The games attract approximately 900 student- athletes of chiropractic colleges throughout the United States and Canada. The 2007 games marked the first time in Chiro Games history that the event was held on a neutral site, with the Treasure Coast Sports Commission forming a partnership with the Chiro Games Board of Directors to host more than 225 individual games, a 36-hole golf tournament, 23 swimming events, a 5-K run and a 25-mile relay. Overall, Parker has had five athletic teams win titles at the Chiro Games the past three years. With each team title, Parker secures its position as the chiropractic college with the number one athletic program in the world.

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