feature Pinnacles of Excellence 10 chiropractic successes in Canada in 2011 Compiled by Maria DiDanieli TOP TEN I n 2011, the profession in Canada has known many high moments. Months, and in most cases, years, of effort have seen the fruition of a number of projects that serve to make chiropractic accessible to more people – here and around the globe – and make it possible for DCs to work in an increasingly safe and effective manner. It is important to acknowledge these successes for a few reasons. For one, these success stories have cre -ated opportunities to enhance awareness among the public of the merits of chiropractic and the extent to which a DC is educated and knowledgeable. Another is that we feel good seeing our Canadian DCs shine! But, most importantly, the stories behind these developments send messages about “what works,” and highlight areas where continued cultivation could potentially create important inroads for the profession. Canadian Chiropractor, with the assistance of our partners and friends, has created a list of 10 important achievements within the profession over the past year. You will find those below. However, the good news doesn’t stop there. With so many other laudable developments worth including (so much information, so little space!), we invite you to join us on our blog page at www.canadianchiropractor.ca, where we will be adding some very honourable mentions. While you’re there, if you know of something else of significance that has occurred in the chiropractic community in 2011, feel free to blog your story along with ours! Dr. Blouin grantED tEnurE In 2011, Dr. Sebastian Blouin (DC, PhD), holder of the CCRF/ UBC Professorship in Spine Biomechanics and Human Neuro -physiology, was promoted to Associate Professor and granted tenure at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on the physiology of human movement with particular interests in the sensorimotor control of balance, the neural control of the neck musculature and the pathophysi -ology of whiplash injury. Dr. Blouin is a member of the research team in neuromechanical kinesiology ranked among the top four research groups in the NMK area globally. Dr. Blouin has been a tremendously rewarding investment in chiropractic research. He has made highly significant research contributions to the chiropractic community and is clearly a world-class researcher. The University of British Columbia, one of Canada’s leading universi -ties, holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning. Contributed by Dr. Don Nixdorf, Vancouver, British Columbia govErnmEnt funDs DCs in Community hEalth CliniC In April 2011, the Mount Carmel Clinic – a non-profit, secular community health centre located in North Winnipeg – opened a chi -ropractic clinic. The opening of this clinic is the result of dialogue leading to an agreement between the Province of Manitoba and Mount Carmel Clinic to provide chiropractic services to low-income residents. In this pilot project, DCs will provide diagnosis and treatment, as Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mount well as participate in Mount Carmel’s outreach Carmel chiropractic clinic. programs committed to educating residents about healthy lifestyles. At the grand opening of the chiropractic clinic, Betty Edel, executive director of Mount Carmel, said, “We are very pleased chiropractic care is now being offered as part of the wide range of services at our clinic. This service is a healthy option and is offered to area residents, individuals on employment and income assistance and the working poor.” www.canadianchiropractor.ca 10 8 • CANADIAN CHIROpRACTOR | DECEMBER 2011
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