news DR. JAMES CHESTNuT IN QuEBEC The Association des chiropraticiens du Québec is proud to announce that it will be hosting The Well-ness Practice certification courses taught by Dr. James Chestnut throughout 2011/2012. Dr. James L. Chestnut has been studying human well-ness for more than 24 years. He has a bachelor of physi-cal education degree, and a master of science degree in exercise physiology, with a specialization in neurological adaptation; is a doctor of chiropractic; and holds a post-graduate Certification in Wellness. Dr. Chestnut’s ability to interpret, teach and clinically apply research findings makes him uniquely qualified as a wellness doctor and lecturer. His books have set the standard for evidence-based wellness care and are the course texts for the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) Wellness Certification Program. Dr. Chestnut was named Chiropractic Educator of the Year for 2007 by the ICA, for his powerful and unique con-tributions to the knowledge and skill levels of thousands of doctors of chiropractic and students worldwide, and named Parker Seminars Chiropractor of the Year for 2009. NEXT WFC SYMPOSIuM IN SOuTH AFRICA WELLNESS PRACTICE CERTIFICATION: WHAT IS IT? The Wellness Practice – 21st Century Chiropractic Certification Program provides doctors, students and CAs with scientific evidence and documentation re-garding all aspects of chiropractic and lifestyle as the foundations of wellness and prevention. Each module contains the most up-to-date science-to-practice evidence-based chiropractic and lifestyle intervention strategies that will move chiropractic of-fices into a leadership role in the wellness field. This program is designed to provide a better understanding of the evidence regarding the benefits of chiropractic care and lifestyle choices, and is endorsed by the ICA as well as approved for continuing education credits. The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) will be holding its 12th Biennial Congress from April 10-13, 2013, in Durban, South Africa. Join the WFC and the Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA) to celebrate the future of chiropractic in the cosmopolitan city of Durban. The congress will feature an excellent lineup of speakers and special guests as well as pre-congress workshops, presentations reflecting the most up-to-date research, and, as always, an abun-dant social program. Known as the “Playground of the Zulu Kingdom,” where the sun never sets, Durban is a city that sizzles. Program and registration details will be available over the com-ing months. Please visit www.wfc.org in December 2011 for more information. • COuRSE DETAILS The certification will be provided in four separate mod-ules over four non-consecutive weekends in 2011 and 2012. They are: Scientific and philosophical validation of the chiropractic wellness program; Wellness nutri-tion and natural health; Wellness physical fitness and spinal hygiene; and Wellness state of mind, emotional health and secrets of eliciting patient lifestyle change. Please note that each module may be taken separately. For more information on the certification program, including fees, please visit www.chiropractic.org. For registration instructions and details of the Mon-treal-based seminars, please visit www.thewellness practice.com or contact the Association des chiro-praticiens du Québec at 1-866-292-4476. • CORRECTION In the recent article on Epigenetics, Part 2 (page 27 of the June 2011 issue) the description for postural muscles erroneously indicated that the profile for these muscles is “anaerobic”. In fact, these muscles have an aerobic profile. 12 • Canadian ChiropraCtor | JULY/aUGUSt 2011 www.canadianchiropractor.ca
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