Canadian Chiropractic Convention 2010 Speakers James Chestnut, DC Dr. Chestnut contends research indicates that the current chronic illness epidemic is caused predominantly by lifestyle choice rather than genes. He also contends that the only viable solution to a lifestyle problem is a lifestyle solution, and he feels chiropractors, if properly educated and trained, can and should take a leading role in wellness delivery. Dr. Chestnut is the developer and lead instructor for the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) Wellness Certification Program. He is also chair of the ICA Council on Wellness Science and a member of the ICA Committee on Chiropractic Postgraduate Education. Dr. Chestnut was named Chiropractic Educator of the Year for 2007 by the ICA. Dr. Chestnut has combined research from genetics, epigenetics, nutrition, exercise and psychology with the latest information on empowering personal (lifestyle) change to create his concept of Eat Well – Move Well – Think Well® as an evidence-based foundation for valid wellness and prevention clinical intervention. Dr. Chestnut sessions: Is Reduced Motion an Allostatic Load? the neurophysiological association of nociception to allostasis and proprioception to homeostasis Friday, November 12; 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Evidence-based Wellness and Prevention: the only viable 21st century health care model Saturday, November 13; 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. BIOGRAPHIES Delegate Guide 25 Gerry Clum, DC Dr. Clum is a 1973 Palmer graduate who has been a faculty member at Palmer College of Chiropractic, a founding faculty member at Life Chiropractic College, and the first and only president of Life Chiropractic College West. Dr. Clum has either served on the board of directors or as an officer of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, the Council on Chiropractic Education, the International Chiropractors Association, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and the World Federation of Chiropractic. He currently serves as the immediate past-president of the World Federation of Chiropractic. He is the most senior chiropractic college administrator in the world having served as president for more than 27 years, and he has been recognized as Chiropractor of the Year by International Chiropractors Association, Man of the Year by Dynamic Chiropractic and as one of the top five leaders of the chiropractic profession in a Dynamic Chiropractic readers’ poll. Dr. Clum sessions: Still Crazy After All These Years? Friday, November 12; 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. Do Unity, Strength and Inspiration Matter in the Age of Evidence? Saturday, November 13; 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
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