MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE AT UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA The University of Alberta Certifi cate Program in Medical Acupuncture, one of the few university academic-based medical acupuncture training programs in North America, is pleased to announce its 2009-2010 schedule. The pro- gram is designed to provide stringent, controlled, struc- tured scientifi c study, discover and develop new ideas and perspectives on issues, problems and opportunities, network with colleagues who share similar interests and concerns and learn about useful reference materials. This program is open to chiropractors as well as licensed physicians, surgeons, dentists, physio/physical therapists and occupational therapists only. Dates for the 2009-2010 season are as follows: Level 1 – September 18-20, 2009 & October 23-25, 2009, (9am-5pm) • • • • • Level 2 – November 20-22, 2009 & December 18-20, 2009, (9am-5pm) Level 3 – January 22-24, 2010 & February 19-21, 2010, (9am-5pm) Level 4 – March 19-21, 2010 & April 16-18, 2010, (9am-5pm) Final Exam – May 15-16, 2010 (8am-5pm) Instructor: Dr. Steven K.H. Aung Offered by: Faculty of Extension, phone number: (780) 492-7237, fax: (780) 492-9439 For more information, contact the Program Offi ce, email: [email protected]. ONTARIO MASSAGE TRADE CONFERENCE Organizers for this year’s Ontario Massage Trade Conference (OMTC) have added a chiropractic component, and are inviting chiropractors to register for this event. The OMTC, scheduled to take place Sept 19-20 at the Hol- iday Inn, in Burlington, Ontario, is Canada’s largest massage therapy continuing education event as well as exhibition of massage products. This year, organizers are inviting chiropractors to attend special chiropractic presentations - free of charge. Speakers include Don Dillon, an Ontario RMT, who will be speaking on “Incorporating massage therapists into your chi- ropractic practice” and Lloyd List, NCTMB, who will be pre- senting on “Strapping of joints for pain management and techniques for soft tissue mobilization pre-AC adjustment.” Other highlights of this event include motivational keynote speakers, and 50 exhibit booths, featuring products and show specials for registered massage therapists, chiroprac- tors, physiotherapists and holistic practitioners. The offi cial sponsors of the 2009 OMT conference are Canadian Chiropractor and Massage Therapy Canada. To register for this event visit: www.OMTC.ca , e-mail on- [email protected] or call 905-387-9111 or toll free 1-877-387-9111. READ THESE STORIES AND MORE AT WWW.CANADIANCHIROPRACTOR.CA NEWS HIGHLIGHT • Chiropractic run garners donation for local hospital Lambton Chiropractic Society’s inaugural Spinal Health Week 5km Run/3km Walk raised over $7800 for The Bluewater Health Foundation in Sarnia, Ontario. READ FULL STORY ONLINE WEB EXCLUSIVE A Canadian Chiropractic Master - Interview with Dr. Allen Turner By: Roger Turner, DC W hat I’ve enjoyed most in my 25 years of practice is being able to help people get healthy and then watching their lives change. What has always helped me is continuous learning,attending seminars, exploring new ideas, and hanging around the doctors that are doing well. 10 • CANADIAN CHIROPRACTOR | SEPTEMBER 2009 DIGITAL MAGAZINE To sign up for a free trial of Canadian Chiropractor magazine, digital version, please go to www.canadianchiropractor.ca. www.canadianchiropractor.ca BLOG Visit www.canadianchiropractor.ca and participate in our latest blog topic: Social marketing tools - do you use them for your business? news
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