A publication about chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College www.cmcc.ca

Spring 2014

Building a strategy for the future

Saving a life at 30,000 feet

Journey to the centre of the earth

Using yoga to heal

CMCC announces new president

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From the ChairIt is a privilege to be part of CMCC’s Board of Governors during this exciting time of presidential transition. The process of ensuring CMCC’s successful leadership has given us the opportunity to reflect deeply on the institution, its role, the future of chiropractic and how we can continue to best serve chiropractic students and the profession.

During an extensive international search, we were fortunate to have a very qualified pool of applicants. The search committee undertook a comprehensive selection process designed around the key competencies necessary for this important role.

It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. David Wickes as CMCC’s next President, effective July 1, 2014.

Dr. Wickes comes to us most recently from his role as Dean, College of Chiropractic at University of Bridgeport and draws from more than 30 years of progressively senior roles encompassing an impressive breadth of knowledge and expertise. Apart from his outstanding qualifications, Dr. Wickes is followed by his own legacy of success, initiative and principles. His colleagues speak of his commitment, his vision, and a warm interpersonal style, which speaks to the essence of chiropractic.

Dr. Wickes first had an opportunity to familiarize himself with CMCC as Chair of the special site team for the Council of Chiropractic Education in Canada in 2005 . The site team’s mandate was to conduct a review of the new CMCC facilities and the recently introduced integrative curriculum.

Thank you to everyone who has engaged in this presidential selection process through your feedback and ideas. Your involvement helps keep CMCC a vital institution with the ability to provide an excellent clinical education and to continue to contribute to the profession.

As we prepare for the presidential transition, we say goodbye to Dr. Moss who has served us so well for over 23 years. In recognition of her commitment, dedication and her outstanding contribution to CMCC, the Board is pleased to present her with the title of President Emeritus. With it, we honour her unique role in CMCC’s history. I thank her in advance for her continued engagement with the profession and with CMCC.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Wickes. I look to the future of CMCC with confidence, knowing that it will continue to thrive and represent the best of chiropractic education, research and patient care.

Sincerely,

Spring 2014 Volume 51 / Issue 2

02 From the President

04 CMCC News

06 In the Community

08 Welcoming CMCC’s new President, David Wickes

09 Health care within the performing arts

10 From the land down under to down, under

13 Building momentum for return to work strategies

14 Growing a practice in India

16 The right time and the right place

18 More than one way to heal

22 Backs in Motion

24 Donations

25 Passages

27 In Memoriam

To contact any member of the Board, please email board@cmcc.ca.

Mark Labrecque, DC

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“The program is fantastic for people who want to add to a practice scenario or move into occupational health and disability management, as I did several years ago. This course is the only one I know that is truly research based, and I wish that I had known about it when I moved into thefield.Dr.Loiselisextremelyknowledgeableandagiftedinstructor.There is no downside to this. It’s a fantastic course and I’m looking forward to next year.”John Roberts, DC , WDP student, Year I

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From the President

I am pleased that the search committee has elected to put CMCC into such capable hands, entrusting its future to Dr. David Wickes, an experienced administrator, who recognises and respects CMCC for its place within chiropractic – an institution with an unrivalled educational program, celebrated research successes, strong partnerships, and an eye to the future.

CMCC is more than an educational institution. It is a recognised flagship for the profession, building strategic partnerships and alliances and maintaining its role as an internationally recognized authority in chiropractic education and research. Our reputation reflects on our alumni, the profession, and influences the future of chiropractic.

I was in Winnipeg May 16 for the announcement of CMCC’s second articulate agreement with a Canadian University. CMCC’s agreement with the University of Winnipeg will make it easier for qualifying students to fast track their careers in chiropractic, while obtaining their Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology degree and their Doctor of Chiropractic degree in seven years instead of eight.

I recall my own journey, when I first arrived at CMCC from the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic (AECC), I was in my second year of chiropractic studies and had no idea where my journey would take me. As with many chiropractors, I have found the profession extremely rewarding in ways I wouldn’t have anticipated.

Playing a role in the history of CMCC has been an enriching and deeply meaningful experience. I am thankful to everyone who has joined me in the sometimes long days and long nights, of planning, searching for the building, preparing for accreditation and many other projects and milestones. I am grateful for the friendships that have developed, and proud of our achievements.

I am confident that I leave CMCC as a strong, successful institution, that it will continue to flourish and represent the very best of chiropractic education, research and patient care. I know that the continued support of its faculty, membership and the profession will ensure its legacy and ongoing success. While Dr.Wickes settles Jean A. Moss, DC, MBA

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in, I will be looking forward to summer and the many projects I have had on hold. I am confident that each of you will give Dr. Wickes a warm welcome, as he begins his work on behalf of CMCC and the profession in Canada.

While less active within CMCC, I will continue to give my time to World Spine Care (WSC), an organization that continues to grow and provide opportunities for chiropractors. Two of our faculty members are finalizing details that will see three new WSC clinics – one in the Dominican Republic and two in Tanzania. Dr. Pat Tavares, a clinician with

CMCC’s clinic at Sherbourne Health Centre has been in discussions with health officials in the Dominican Republic while the family of Dr. Brian Budgell has been involved in development work in the Magu Region of Tanzania for more than a decade and is preparing to have WSC join their clinics in Kanyama Village and at Magu District Hospital.

Of course, I will continue to support CMCC and other priorities within the profession, and I very much look forward to being able to more easily spend important time with my family.

Best wishes to you all.

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The 2015-2016 Admission Brochure has been mailed to CMCC members, along with this issue of Primary Contact. It invites potential students of chiropractic to consider CMCC as their choice for professional education. Please share it with individuals who show interest in pursuing an education in chiropractic. If you would like additional copies, please contact admissions@cmcc.ca or call us toll free at 1 800 463 2923.

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The undergraduate curriculum is a rigorous 4200+ hour program

providing the in depth knowledge required to develop competent and

successful chiropractors. Delivered in progressive layers, the curriculum provides students

with increasingly specialized knowledge and skills in each year of

the undergraduate program. • The program presents a foundation in basic sciences to

establish a sound knowledge of the body and its functions.

• Then students are introduced to the causes of sub-optimal

functioning and the pathological processes leading to disease.

• Next, students learn methods of improving function, preventing

body functions from becoming sub-optimal, or returning

patients to optimal function.

• Students then progress toward a final integration of knowledge

so that it can be applied in a case based approach.

• The capstone, a clinical internship, provides an opportunity for

students to draw on information and skills learned through the

program to diagnose and care for patients.

Chiropractic Techniques Taught at CMCC

While there is a diversity of approaches utilized by chiropractors around the

world,thecurriculumatCMCCcentresarounddiversifiedtechnique.The

criteria used to select procedures taught in the curriculum includes quality,

safety and effectiveness of treatment. To assess these criteria, best evidence

is utilized as well as consensus opinion of the faculty.

Our Curriculum

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like that of any health care profession, requires

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remember the material,

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Institutional Status

CMCC is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Canada

(CCEC) of the Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory and

Educational Accrediting Boards (CFCREAB) which is incorporated

under the laws of Canada. CFCREAB is a member of the Council on

Chiropractic Education International (CCEI), whose members are the

CFCREAB, The Council on Chiropractic Education US, the Council on

Chiropractic Education Australia Inc., and The European Council on

Chiropractic Education.

CCEI’s Model Standards, which comprise the essential accreditation

elements necessary for chiropractic accrediting agencies around

the world, ensure that each program they accredit provides quality

education so that their graduates can serve as competent and qualified

chiropractic practitioners.

CMCC’s undergraduate program meets the educational requirements

established for the practice of chiropractic and is recognised by the

regulatory bodies in all provinces in Canada, in many US states, and in many

other international jurisdictions.

In 2005, CMCC was honoured to become the first private institution granted

the privilege of offering a professional health care degree under the Ontario

government’s Postsecondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000.

Our program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Training,

Colleges and Universities for the period March 24, 2011 to March 24, 2021.

Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that

the program and the degree will be appropriate for to their needs (e.g.,

acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or

other educational institutions).

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About CMCC

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Doctor of Chiropractic

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa

“Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with

their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better

than when you found it.”

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CMCC News

CMCC welcomes students, chiropractors and professional groups to Practice OpportUnity '14Practice OpportUnity ’14 was held Thursday, February 20 on CMCC campus. Students were invited to hear keynote speaker Dr. Jairus Quesnele (Class of ’10) share his experience as the first WHO-WFC Collaborative Fellowship holder in a shared program between the

World Health Organization and the World Federation of Chiropractic. Drs. Anthony Lombardi, Arik Alarakhia, Josh Binstock (Class of ’09) and Katherine Tibor (Class of ’06) formed the Ontario Chiropractic Association’s Practice Realities Panel.

The tradeshow brought together more than 50 industry vendors and exhibitors demonstrating business

products and showcasing practice opportunities for new graduates. A total of 19 raffle prizes were generously donated by event sponsors and exhibitors. Thanks to all those who helped to make the annual event another great success.

CMCC faculty receive major awards CMCC faculty and alumni were recognised for their contributions to chiropractic at the Canadian Chiropractic Association’s Chair Affair, November 29. Dr. Mark Erwin received the Medal of Merit, Dr. Jessica Wong, the Young Investigator’s Award, and Dr. Allan Gotlib, the distinguished CCRF President’s Citation Award. At the Ontario Chiropractic Association’s Casino Royal Awards, held December 7, Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles was named OCA chiropractor of the year for a second time; Dr. Les Wiltshire was honoured with the Dr. Michael Brickman Heart and Hands Award by a jury of his peers; Dr. Carlo Ammendolia won Researcher of the Year, and Dr. Jessica Wong won Recent Graduate Award, which recognises promise, achievement and commitment to enhancing the profession.

CMCC at ACC/RAC 2014 CMCC made another significant contribution to the presentations at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACC/RAC) in Orlando, Florida. CMCC faculty and students provided 13 platform presentations, four workshops and five poster presentations. Two faculty members received the NBCE research paper awards: Dr. Jessica Wong (Class of ‘10) for her paper entitled Assessing the change in attitudes, knowledge, and perspectives of medical students to chiropractic after an educational intervention and Dr. Carlo Ammendolia (Class of ’82) for his platform presentation Clinical outcomes using the boot camp for lumbar spinal stenosis program: a retrospective study. Congratulations to all.

Dr. Moss was honoured with a plaque recognising her

contributions to the success and growth of ACC/RAC over the years.

CFCREAB meets under its new governance structureCFCREAB held its first meeting under a new tripartite governance structure, allowing regulation, accreditation and specialty colleges to meet separately before coming together for a general board meeting. The meetings were held over the April 12 weekend in Toronto, Ontario. The new structure allows for more detailed discussion on topics specific to each group and is expected to allow the work of the CFCREAB to progress more quickly.

Dr. Moss receives Normand Danis Award Congratulations to Dr. Moss, honoured with the Normand Danis Award at the meeting. The award

recognises integrity, service, sacrifice, vision and commitment in the area of chiropractic licensure, regulation and accreditation. This is the first time that a non-regulator has been given this award.

Faculty member receives SIM Citizenship Award Congratulations Dr. Dominic Giuliano (Class of ‘92), a recipient of SIM-one’s inaugural SIM Citizenship Award for those who have made outstanding contributions in simulation based education, teaching, and other creative professional activities.

Giuliano is a member of the first graduating class of the SIM-one Keystones of Healthcare Simulation Program whose graduates are designated simulationists, experts in running simulations, using simulation in research and interpersonal team training.

Studying Chiropractic care in OntarioThe Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) and Queen’s University are funding a groundbreaking study. The Ontario Chiropractic Observation & Analysis STudy (O-COAST) aims to understand:

• who seeks chiropractic care?• why they seek it?• what type of care are chiropractors providing?

Principal investigator Dr. Silvano Mior of CMCC is working with colleagues Dr. André Bussières of L'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and McGill University and Dr. Simon French of Queen’s University, to answer these important questions. In the coming weeks, a random sample of Ontario chiropractors will be invited to participate in the study, which aims to recruit 45 chiropractors, each documenting up to 100 patient encounters.

The resulting data will be vital in helping us to fully understand the fundamental utilization of chiropractic in Ontario. If you are approached to participate in O-COAST, we thank you in advance for supporting this important research. For more information on O-COAST, please contact Dr. Jessica Wong, project manager, at 416 482 2340 ext. 233 or jwong@cmcc.ca This study is funded by the OCA and Queen's University, with additional support provided by the CCA, CMCC, McGill and UQTR.

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Congratulations to Dale Macdonald (Class of ’02) selected as a member of Avenue Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2013 After moving to Calgary shortly after graduation from CMCC, Dr. Dale Macdonald immediately started work on a five year plan to build his own practice centred on his love of sports and running. He undertook a Sport Sciences Residency program at the University of Calgary while building Elite Sport Performance, a multidisciplinary health clinic located on Southport Road SW, just south of downtown Calgary.

After several years building his business specializing in treating runners and other athletes, Macdonald realized that the city of Calgary could support a private knee clinic given that there are an estimated 20,000 knee injuries in Alberta each year. In 2009, he opened The Knee Clinic and now receives the bulk of his patients through referral from family physicians.

Macdonald has made it a habit to cultivate the trust

of physicians and other health professionals in his community.

“People do business with people they trust, and with people they like. We work very hard at building trust with physicians, and while that relationship building takes time (11 years so far), it’s really paying off. For every new patient that comes into our office, we dictate detailed letters to their family doctor even when the patient was not a referral. These letters demonstrate our competence and enhance their understanding of what we are doing. They see that our approach to patient care is reasonable and the physician also gets positive feedback from the patient. Like all other health care workers, they gain respect and trust in the eyes of their patients when they refer out in a timely manner to someone who can help them.”

Macdonald credits the Sports Science Fellowship for providing the necessary background and experience to treat complex knee injuries that practitioners often see but may not be comfortable treating.

In the Community

The Calgary Avenue Top 40 Under 40 considers individuals who excel in their respective fields, give back to their community and raise the profile of the city. A runner himself, in 2009, Macdonald created the Stampede Road Race with friend and fellow runner Jeremy Deere, and several other committee members. The race, which will be held this year on July 6, takes place the first Sunday of the Stampede and has raised more than $100,000 over its six year history for local charities.

A previous competitive motocross racer, today Macdonald is also chiropractor for the World Supercross Championship and in 2010, worked in the Whistler PolyClinic at the Paralympic Games, where he found an ideal atmosphere of collaboration. “Everyone from the neurosurgeons to the therapists volunteer their time and there is no hierarchy or palpable barrier to collaborative care. I dream of seeing something similar exist in an everyday setting.”

Macdonald has plans to open a second clinic in the coming year.

Congratulations to Janis Noseworthy Congratulations to Dr. Janis Noseworthy (Class of '98), named chiropractor of the year by the Nova Scotia College of Chiropractors through a jury of her peers from across the province. The award recognises her outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.

Noseworthy works at Fundy Chiropractic and Wellness Centre where she specializes in treating children and pregnant mothers.

Research Matters Dr. Pierre Côté, Director for the UOIT-CMCC Centre for the Study of Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation participated in Research Matters, a public outreach initiative for Ontario university researchers hosted by journalist Piya Chattopadhyay, and live-streamed through www.yourontarioresearch.ca. Côté addressed the issue of the wide variance among recovery times for neck injuries and the influence of psychosocial factors in determining successful return to work plans.

Congratulations Robert and Mikael Kingsbury A special shout out to Dr. Robert Kingsbury (Class of ’84), and his son Mikael. Mikael earned Canada a silver medal from the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi in Freestyle Skiing.

CMCC and the University of Winnipeg sign an articulation agreement CMCC is excited to announce an articulation agreement with University of Winnipeg to create a new academic pathway for qualified students to concurrently complete a Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in seven years, instead of eight. It is the first agreement of its kind in Western Canada.

“We are excited to partner with The University of Winnipeg on this initiative which expands opportunities for students in Manitoba,” said Dr. Moss. “This articulation agreement will benefit qualifying students who will be able to meet the requirements for both degrees while fast tracking their education to becoming a doctor of chiropractic.”

“We are deeply committed to creating collaborative programs that provide our students with laddering opportunities to earn dual credentials, and today’s partnership with CMCC offers another relevant choice to our students,” said Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, President and Vice-Chancellor, UWinnipeg. “CMCC and UWinnipeg are well matched in terms of our vision and goals. This new pathway provides Manitoba students with the means to further their education in less time so they can more quickly take an active role in providing excellent patient care to their communities.”

“I am confident that this collaboration with CMCC is the beginning of the sharing of expertise and knowledge that will ensure our institutions’ reputations continue to be acknowledged worldwide,” added Dr. Neil Besner, Provost and Vice President, Academic and International at UWinnipeg. “This first in Western Canada builds on the robust programming now offered by our Faculty of Kinesiology.”

“I’m am delighted that CMCC and the University of Winnipeg have forged this important partnership and can see the enormous, potential for students in my home province interested in pursuing a career in chiropractic. I would have wanted to see this in place when I was in my early years,” commented Dr. Mark Symchych, CMCC Class of ’93 and Past Chair, Board of Governors.

Acceptance into the CMCC-UWinnipeg Bridging Program will begin in September 2015.

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Health care within the performing arts

“As many as 15 per cent of professional dancers neglect to report their musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries,” says CMCC clinician Dr. Craig Jacobs (Class of ’05), drawing from his research on MSK injuries among dancers. “Whether someone perceives themselves as injured is key. A reluctance to view themselves that way skews reporting and may have an impact on their long term health."

Grey definition of injury among stakeholdersJacobs participated at the Performing Arts Medicine Association’s (PAMA) annual conference along with a variety of health care professionals and artists, who came together to discuss research and issues in medicine as they relate to performers. Their expert panel centred on the definition of injury, which is a surprisingly grey area between performers, insurance and health care providers.

“From my research, I know that dancers have a wide variety of perceptions of what injury means. The majority of dancers wouldn’t say being in pain equals injury. Some

dancers said even if they had to go to the hospital, they may not consider themselves injured. They may not want to perceive themselves that way, so we may be dealing with a population that requires further research.”

He praised the organization of the conference and the inclusion of other artists, such as musicians.

Issues not unlike those of elite athletesDr. Peter Lejkowski (Class of ‘09), a sports fellow, participated in the conference and played a role in its organization. Though his background is in sports medicine, Lejkowski says his training works extremely well with performers. He feels their issues mirror closely the kinds of injuries a practitioner would see in elite athletes. “The issues between the two groups are virtually inseparable,” he says.

“All performance artists have some physical issues that chiropractic can help,” says Lejkowski. “Vocalists for example, need a lot of muscle to produce voice properly, and those muscles fatigue. The connection to chiropractic may not be as obvious

as with dancers, but there are rehabilitation programs designed for singers that involve diaphragm activity, for example. Some muscles have to relax, while others have to remain supportive. Other issues stem from vocal cord strain. Musicians like pianists might develop postural problems or carpel tunnel syndrome. Performers are extremely dependent on their body’s ability to deliver and chiropractic is often really effective for them.”

Lejkowski became involved in PAMA through his work with Ballet Jörgen, and subsequently helped to organize this year’s Toronto conference. Next year, he’ll be working with the president of PAMA as Chair Organizer of PAMA 2015.

Lejkowski noted that though many chiropractors do come to chiropractic from an athletic background, the profession attracts performance artists as well. Mark Dickson, a year IV student at CMCC, also participated in conference organization this year after attending for the first time in 2013. Dickson studied kinesiology and vocal performance at Western University before attending CMCC and has remained active musically, organizing the CMCC Choir, which performed at PAMA. With his musical training, Dickson stands to offer a unique perspective to future patients from within the arts.

Along with Jacobs and Lejkowski, Dickson valued the collaborative nature of the conference, which brought together a diverse group of health care professionals and artists to share insights and knowledge to move forward an agenda of improved care.

PAMA 2015 addresses key issues

Welcoming CMCC’s new President, David Wickes

On May 9, 2014, CMCC announced the selection of its new President, Dr. David Wickes. Wickes comes most recently from the University of Bridgeport (UB), where he was dean of the College of Chiropractic, the first university based chiropractic program in the United States. As dean of UB, he was both chief administrative officer and chief academic officer and was responsible for strategic planning and budget development. Looking back upon his 30 years of experience in chiropractic education, Wickes has designed and implemented master’s programs and articulation agreements, implemented distance education learning initiatives, managed curriculum development and the development of one of the largest assessment centres and standardized patient programs in health care education. He has experienced many of the challenges shared by the profession

in both the US and Canada and is excited by the opportunity to lead and support CMCC, an institute he knows by reputation and through the unique experience of having been selected by the Council on Chiropractic Education in Canada to chair a special site visit team to CMCC in 2005, as a part of the institution’s accreditation process. Wickes spoke to Primary Contact in the days following the announcement of his appointment, highlighting some of the factors in his interest in leading CMCC and his enthusiasm for working with the profession in Canada. Why CMCC?“CMCC’s rich legacy in chiropractic education, its commitment to research, its strong support from its members throughout Canada, and its emphasis on evidence-based practice were major factors in my decision to apply for the presidency. Dr. Moss has done an amazing job over the past decades in building CMCC’s stature and reputation and I am flattered to have been selected as her successor.”

What is he most looking forward to?“At CMCC itself, I am excited to immerse myself in building strong relationships with the administration,

staff, faculty and students. I enjoy developing strong and effective teams to ensure continued progress and improvement. Throughout Canada, I’ll enjoy developing new friendships and working closely with alumni, association leaders, and the educational, research, and professional communities.

“I am looking forward to meeting the people on campus and off."

The future"Given today's circumstances there will be an increasing demand for interdisciplinary and team approaches to health care. CMCC has made exciting strides in developing relationships with academic and health care institutions, a strategy that I fully endorse in preparing students for increasingly multidisciplinary settings. "I’m also a big fan of the progress Canada has made in establishing research chairs and professorships across the nation. We should continue to explore the concept of chiropractic practice-based research networks. Additionally, CMCC has an opportunity to promote educational research within its curriculum to enhance the scholarship of teaching.”

Wickes will take office July 2014.

"The joy of helping others succeed is what

drives me forward.”

Dr. David Wickes

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changed since I had been away. The mining company has built some houses for the miners, but infrastructure is still a work in progress. We had moved back during a mining boom and there was almost nothing available to purchase.” Their solution was to purchase the building that housed the practice and renovate the two

bedroom back space into a three bedroom apartment for themselves and their children with a basement walk out that faces the lake.

In terms of practice, Radford says one of his biggest difficulties has been learning the ins and outs of dealing with insurance company claims and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. As the only chiropractor in town, he calls friends in Toronto for their advice in working with these organizations.

Another obvious challenge he and his family faced was the extreme change in temperature from Australia to Northern Ontario. The family moved to Red Lake in February, leaving behind the balmy temperatures of Bundaburg at 32 Celsius to find themselves in a frigid climate of minus 28 degrees.

Compensating for the extreme change however was the comfort of returning home to family and friends and a busy practice where he can make a real difference. The stunning view of Red Lake, the cottage country life it offers in summer and its closely knit, friendly community are among the pleasures of living in the rural area. “We live on the lake and get the sunrise over the water. We have tea on the deck and enjoy the morning sun. We can also take a boat to a perfect little hideaway with a tree swing for the kids and a pit for campfires.”

Life underground“The majority of my patients are involved with the mine. They work shifts and endure extreme physical challenges that you can’t fully understand until you’ve seen them at work. I thought I knew the mine. My father worked there, but I had never been underground. I began to notice common mechanical injuries and problems among my patients that I couldn’t really understand, so I made arrangements to go into the mines and see their work firsthand.

“The guys say they are the softest things down there. Everything down there is a hazard, even walking. Water

Dr. Richard Radford’s professional life has taken him on spectacular journeys. He’s gone from Toronto to Australia and back to Red Lake Ontario, experiencing dramatic transitions in his personal and professional life as he and his family have adapted to the climatic, social and cultural changes between the cities and regions where he has practiced.

Following graduation in 2006, he married and left for Bundaburg, Australia, to join a practice on a tip from a friend.

“At the time I arrived, there were only six or seven chiropractors in Bundaberg. I joined a clinic with a sole practitioner, but even as a new associate starting from scratch, I had up to 80 patients a week after just three or four weeks.” Radford’s plan to stay two years stretched to almost six as he maintained a busy practice in the region which lays claim to the southern Great Barrier Reef. He and his wife, Wendy, made the most of their time there, seeing much of the country and enjoying the outdoor life. “At most beaches, there are barbeques made available for public use. ‘Beach and barbie’ is a regular outing.

“It was a really good experience that I recommend to new graduates. In Australia, chiropractic is well utilized

and has more mainstream acceptance,” he adds.

Following the birth of their two children, the Radfords decided to return to Canada to raise them, closer to their extended family in Ontario.

Coming home to Red LakeRadford was raised in Red Lake Ontario, the site of one of richest gold mines in the world. Gold was first discovered in 1926 and 10 years later, the town boasted the busiest airport in the world, trumping Paris, London and New York for the number of planes landing and taking off per hour.

In 1995, it was discovered that the Red Lake Mine was still teaming with the world’s richest grade gold ore and from that day forward, it has been the site of an aggressive mining and refining production. “We have a population of about 5,000 and almost one third of those individuals work in the mines,” he says.

In 2012, Radford and his wife were looking at returning to Ontario and learned that the sole chiropractor in Red Lake was looking to move on. They decided to give it a try and arranged to purchase the practice. “One of the biggest challenges was finding a space to work and a house,” he says. "I was surprised to see so little had

“The guys say they are the softest things down there.

Everything down there is a hazard, even walking.”

Dr. Richard Radford

From the land down under to down, underRichard Radford travels 6,700 ft towards the centre of the earth

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and potholes are everywhere and even the safety gear makes it a challenge. The mucker boots, for example, are industrial rubber with steel toes but without any real support. After wearing them for half an hour, my feet were killing me.

“Other challenges are the air quality, lighting and temperature. It’s dark and the temperature can be extreme. As a practitioner, you can’t assume anything about the temperature. Some areas can be over 30 degrees and others below 10 degrees. You can’t know what conditions your patients are facing until you go underground for yourself and see what they are doing.

“The work itself is of a scale that’s almost unfathomable. Snowplows are used to keep the ramps clear of rocks. The miners load 30 ton trucks with the rock that falls from the jackleg compression drills. The drills are six

feet tall, weigh just under 100 lbs each and need to be held against the walls and pushed while they vibrate their way into the rock. Once the miners have made a hole, they pack it with explosives, remove the rock and do it all over again. I see rotator cuff injuries and upper back problems from the strain of moving the drill that has the pressure of the rock against it. In other machinery, they are forced to sit sideways while moving forward, up and down the ramps. They are absorbing a lot of vibration, so I see a lot of unilateral neck problems as well as shoulder, ankle, back and knee problems.”

Accommodating patientsRadford staggers his own hours to accommodate the shift work of the miners in town, working late hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and early hours Monday and Wednesday for the night shift. Radford hasn’t toured above ground yet, where rocks are refined in a crusher house and sent through a chemical process.

He’d like to be able to treat the miners in the nearby camp, as well, where they come in for 28 days at a time and leave for 14. “You can see them wear down by the end of their shifts. By day 22 or 23, arthritis and other mechanical disorders start to bother them.”

Radford is hoping to set something up with them during 2014. With Radford as the only chiropractor within 250 km and a single physiotherapist to share the workload, his work is cut out for him. In the mean time, he enjoys fishing, boating and golf in his spare time during the milder months. His kids are growing up closer to their extended family and he and his wife enjoy the stunning sunrise from their lakefront home.

Building momentum for return to work strategiesDr. Patrick Loisel is a former orthopaedic surgeon and pioneer of the new and growing field of work disability prevention. His work began when in the early '90s, his research yielded surprising results – that the reasons an individual did not return to work after injury had fewer ties to the original injury than to social factors. It has stunning implications for industry, insurance, health care providers and patients, says Loisel, coordinator of CMCC’s Work Disability Prevention program. The program, launched in 2012, is one of the first of its kind, and now includes an online delivery format to accommodate students from across North America and abroad.

A developing fieldLoisel is pleased to see the growing interest in the issue of work disability. “Fifteen years ago, few people were listening, or could understand the complexity of the issue,” he says.” It is still a new field, but it has evolved.” Loisel, and his colleague, Dr. Pierre Côté, Director of the UOIT-CMCC Centre for the Study of Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation and recently appointed Canada Research Chair, are members of the new Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy (CRWDP). Funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council through a grant until 2020, Loisel considers the establishment of the centre an important element in the evolution of this new field, which promises to see positive change in facilitating back to work scenarios. “Right now, we recognise the problem,

but the infrastructure to correct it is lacking. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development /OECD think tank has labelled Canada a “silo country” because of the provincial and federal divisions and because of the very separate insurers such as CPP, the provincial workers compensation organizations and private insurers, Canadians having a work disability have to navigate numerous organizations to secure support. The process automatically creates inequalities,” says Loisel. “The creation of this CRWDP is a very important step in moving the process forward. It is composed of a team of 40 researchers across Canada and has funding for the next seven years, a very positive step towards the creation of the policy and framework necessary for improvement. For CMCC in particular, this is even more significant given the presence of the UOIT-CMCC Centre for the Study of Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation on campus,” says Loisel. “CMCC is really a strong connection point for much of this work.” And Loisel, himself, is a link. From his earlier research for IRSST (the research funding agency of the Quebec WCB), he developed the Sherbrooke Model, a program of treatment that combines workplace intervention including graded activity and which has produced rather striking positive results in facilitating successful return to work scenarios. Then he developed the CIHR Strategic Training Program in work disability prevention at University of Sherbrooke to train

researchers and trainers in this field. Now in Toronto, Loisel runs both the International Work Disability Prevention CIHR Strategic Training Program at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and the Work Disability Prevention program at CMCC. To date, he estimates he has trained more than 100 academics in more than 15 countries.

WDPI 2014Loisel encourages anyone interested in learning more about the field to take advantage of WDPI 2014, the third annual conference on implementing work disability prevention knowledge. The conference runs from September 29 – October 1 at the Toronto’s Hyatt Regency Hotel Conference Centre.

It will be hosted by Loisel and Côté in collaboration with Dr. Sheilah Hogg-Johnson of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ontario Institution of Technology and Dr. Jay Triano, Dean of Graduate Education and Research Programs at CMCC. Conference keynote speakers include Christopher Prinz, Ben Amick and Alex Burdorf. Visit http://wdpi2014.iwh.on.ca/ for more information.

Studying at CMCCFor those interested in offering return to work expertise themselves, CMCC is accepting new applicants to the Work Disability Prevention program designed by Loisel for entry into the 2014-2015 year. Please visit www.cmcc.ca/WDP.

"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at something worth doing.”

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Growing a practice in India

By the time Dr. Shiv Bajaj was finishing his first year at CMCC, he was already sizing up an opportunity for himself – to set up the first chiropractic practice in his home town of New Delhi, India. When he graduated in 2009, the city was ramping up for the Commonwealth Games. “I had made up my mind to give it a try,” says Bajaj, who began with minimal equipment in just one room in the family house in central Delhi. Anxious to make it work, Bajaj felt the pressure of showcasing chiropractic in the city where he was the sole chiropractor.

Within the year, he had begun to gain traction with his practice and felt that he had enough growth to support additional space. He moved to a larger space, adding

another 1,700 ft to his practice and hired a physiotherapist, but remained in the residential area where he began. “Commercial real estate is far too expensive to justify for use as a clinic.” Fortunately as a doctor, Bajaj is able to open his business in a residential area, providing patients easy access to the clinic and keeping costs reasonable.

Over the months, Bajaj had also began to understand more about what his patients responded to. “After a beginning of so many unknowns, I started to gain confidence, and patients began to come through referral.” He also found that patients were beginning to understand more about chiropractic and he had to spend less time educating them.“I used to spend well over

an hour educating patients about chiropractic. Today many of my patients are referrals and have a better understanding of what to expect. I also provide brochures in the clinic which helps to reduce consult times.

“My initial idea was to specialize in manual therapy as most physiotherapy clinics in India are modality based and exclude hands on treatment. Soon after moving, I added a nutritionist to the team because I found that so many patients suffered from issues like diabetes, lipidaemia and hypertension. It only made sense to have an expert on board. We have had a great response to that. In fact, the nutritional component has evolved to include weight loss as well. With westernization of the urban Indian population, we are

seeing health disorders within the local population that mirror those of North America – diabetes and high cholesterol for example.

“We have begun to earn a reputation as a clinic that treats patients conservatively without medication and surgery. As a result, a few months ago I identified a need for complementary health care providers and added a rehabilitation area and began to offer massage therapy and reiki/reflexology. Reiki and reflexology are considered ‘more eastern’ forms of care and are energy based systems similar to acupuncture, which I already provided, and of which the Indian population was well aware,” says Bajaj.

“My ultimate goal is to create a model of interdisciplinary care and to open in other locations.” To that end, Bajaj and his family formed Back2Health, a company with a vision to improve the delivery of conservative orthopaedic care in the country through chiropractic and complementary services and products.

“We are collaborating with The Orthotic Group to introduce custom orthotics and Gaitscan technology. Eventually we hope

to make these products available in other locations across the country. We have also introduced Embrace back supports to patients and hope to take them into local corporations to improve office ergonomics. The foundation for all of this is chiropractic, so we do see a great need for more chiropractors in the country to make it all possible.”

Update: Since we began talking with Bajaj, he has participated in a “mission” with Brian Kelly, President of Life Chiropractic College West and was a recipient of the Chiropractor of

the Year Award from the Indian Association of Chiropractic Doctors while Kelly was visiting. He has been consulting with a health spa in the city, providing assistance with their nutritional program and providing chiropractic consultations. Business is so good he is considering opening a satellite clinic elsewhere in the city and is looking forward to an exciting year ahead within his practice at C-52, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi. He hopes more people will be encouraged by his successes and attracted to India for the opportunities.

www.back2health.in

Shiv Bajaj introduces an interdisciplinary model to New Delhi “I used to spend well over an hour educating patients about

chiropractic. Today many of my patients are referrals and

have a better understanding of what to expect."

Dr. Shiv Bajaj

Dr. Bajaj in his office at C-52, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi

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The right time and the right placeAndrea Sorichetti uses education and ingenuity to save a life

Dr. Andrea Sorichetti (Class of ‘13), was on her way home from a post-graduate trip to Asia when a medical emergency was announced midflight. Sorichetti tells the story:

"About 2:00 a.m., a member of the flight crew announced that there was a medical emergency on the flight and requested that anyone with medical training come forward. So I quickly made my way to the nearest flight attendant who rushed me over to a pale, elderly man gasping for breath and holding his chest. His wife and family were in the seats surrounding him and were obviously distressed.

"I requested that their medical supplies be brought over and saw that the flight attendant

was almost paralyzed with fear. I took charge and asked for an oxygen tank, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope and any other available supplies while I assessed the situation.

"The man’s wife provided me with his history and I discovered that he had Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) that had not been properly managed and had been feeling light-headed during the flight. She was unaware of what medications he was currently taking, and worse, they were all stored in checked baggage.

"He had a weak pulse and shallow breathing and soon slipped into unconsciousness. I got help to move him so that I could perform CPR if necessary while we waited for the supplies. It seemed like ages before they arrived, but once they did, I was able to start him on oxygen and take his vital signs. We were lucky in that he never lost his pulse completely, but he was retaining so much water that it was hard to get an accurate blood pressure reading from his swollen arms.

"I had never seen so much edema in anyone and it was clear to me that this man was in heart failure. I asked his wife when he had last urinated and she said that it had been over 27 hours. We were four hours from landing in Vancouver and I was very concerned he wouldn’t make it. We hung a barrier of blankets around him to maintain his privacy should the

worst case happen. It was awful.

An inspired idea turns everything around"After taking in a full tank of oxygen, the patient began to regain consciousness. My plan at that point was to keep him calm and find something to increase his heart rate. I also knew that he needed some sort of diuretic to help with the edema as his lower lung fields sounded crackly (indicating pulmonary edema). I decided that coffee would be a good option for both his heart rate and the edema so I had him drink four cups and waited. I didn’t know if it would work, but it was all we had.

"After two unbearably long hours and four oxygen tanks, he was able to go to the washroom, his breathing improved somewhat and he regained some colour in his face. I became more hopeful that he would make it to Vancouver and made sure that the flight attendants alerted the airport so they were ready with paramedics as soon as we landed.

"When I transferred the patient to the paramedics, I could tell they were surprised to hear that a chiropractor had done all of this. I felt incredibly proud of my profession and education and of the chiropractors who I know would also have stepped up to the plate.

"I definitely attribute my handling of the situation to my education at CMCC. Dr. Dominic Giuliano was

instrumental in teaching me how to respond appropriately to health emergencies and in this particular case, my diagnosis class with Dr. Vincent Ricciardi was vitally important in teaching me how to listen to lung fields and assess the cardiovascular system. I have kept in touch with this

man and his family. I’m so happy to report that he is home in the Philippines and doing well."

Dr. Andrea Sorichetti is currently practicing at Belleville Integrative Health Centre (BIHC), in Belleville, Ontario.

CMCC’s Simulation Laboratory, unveiled in 2010, provides students with unrivaled opportunity to enhance their treatment skills through the use of Force-Sensing Table Technology (FSTT), while lessons learned with programmable simulated patient manikins have contributed to life saving emergency preparedness in more than four documented cases in just four years. In terms of providing an opportunity for students to enhance their technique skills, the Lab’s Force-Sensing Tables (FST), which measure and display the force and speed of an adjustment along multiple directions, are equipped with a delayed video feedback system and human adult analog models to mimic patients. Students have access to precise digital feedback and can watch and receive immediate feedback from the technology about their own performance. According to Dr. Dominic Giuliano, student visits to the lab have increased exponentially since it opened. Three years ago this number was just under 500 student practice visits over a twelve month period, which grew to just over 1900 visits last year in the same time interval. This year, in less than seven months student visits are just under 3000. What might otherwise have taken months of practice to perfect, can now be augmented through practice with artificial patients and the FST. The laboratory is also a rich source of research on simulation enhanced learning. Just last year Drs. Dominic Giuliano and Marion McGregor received the 2013 Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference Award for their paper titled Evaluation of a Generalizable Methodology to Assess Learning from Manikin-Based Simulation Technology, published this spring in the Journal of Chiropractic Education. In this published paper on simulation research, the team established the validity of a generalized methodology to assess the impact of the lessons taught through the Simulation Lab. With this accomplished, they are now free to examine and quantify learning and learning retention among the student participants. Other areas that are currently being studied are the effects of anxiety in simulation and the transferability of learning within the simulation environment.

Dr. Sorichetti at her year IV internship at St. Michael's Hospital.

CMCC’s Simulation LaboratoryPreparing students for practice and providing life saving tools

"I felt incredibly proud of my profession and

education and of the chiropractors who I know

would also have stepped up to the plate."

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their perspective, and help them continue participating in yoga while they are recovering.”

Armstrong’s shift into yoga therapy was no doubt bolstered by the thriving yoga culture in Vancouver, which was found in one study to be the most popular city in the world for the wellness practice. And of course, her own active involvement in yoga—as a participant, instructor, and also an educator of human anatomy to yoga teachers in training—enables her to bring the most current yoga knowledge and advancements to her yoga therapy work.

The strong demand for Armstrong’s yoga therapy has allowed her to transform her passion for yoga into

the basis for a second successful career. She continues to offer traditional chiropractic services part time at a Langley, BC-based practice run by her husband, who is also a chiropractor. Additionally, starting April 1, she is offering yoga therapy exclusively at a yoga studio in downtown Vancouver.

“It’s a unique selling point for me, because people who have a stereotype of a chiropractor are more likely to try out my services,” Armstrong says. “I get a lot of energy from working with patients in this way, because we get to use the same activity they enjoy, yoga, to help them get back to doing what they love.” By Sharon Aschaiek

More than one way to healBC-based chiropractor pursues niche service that propels her business

When it comes to how we heal our bodies, chiropractic and yoga have historically inhabited different realms. But a Vancouver, BC-based chiropractor is changing that by integrating the rehabilitative powers of yoga into her practice—and the move has been good for her clients and for her business.

Dr. Robin Armstrong is one of a small handful of chiropractors in Canada who offer yoga therapy, which blends yoga exercises with chiropractic techniques to overcome injury and pain. She’s a big proponent of this integrative approach because over the last nine years, in addition to being a chiropractor, she has also been a yoga instructor, and she has long

understood the complementary nature of these two modalities.

“The philosophy behind chiropractic is trying to encourage your body to heal itself and to move in more healthy and functional ways, and those are often ideas people in yoga identify with, so I think there’s a good partnership between the two because they embody similar goals,” says Armstrong, 35.

Armstrong completed her BA in Kinesiology in 2001 at the University of Western Ontario, and graduated from CMCC in 2005. She originally planned for yoga to be more of a hobby while she focused on building her chiropractic practice. But she

gradually realized the value yoga could bring to her patients, so she started incorporating yoga stretches and poses into her therapeutic recommendations. As her approach became known to more and more of her yoga clients, they also began seeking out her unique blend of chiropractic and yoga rehabilitation for their yoga injuries.

To respond to this growing interest, Armstrong combined her knowledge and skills in chiropractic and yoga to develop yoga therapy as a full-fledged service. Each 30 or 45 minute one-on-one session combines traditional yogic exercises and modern rehabilitative techniques to help clients achieve more balance in their bodies, and to address pain in their low back, neck, shoulders, hip, pelvis, knees and other areas.

Her chiropractic expertise comes into play when she determines a client’s health history, assesses their range of motion, and performs active release technique on certain injuries. Most of Armstrong’s yoga therapy clients are themselves avid yoga practitioners who don’t want their injuries to interfere with their practice. Armstrong works with them to identify the possible causes of their injuries, and to help them optimize their yoga practice.

“People are looking for wellness based approaches to health,” Armstrong says. “They want someone who can understand

“I get a lot of energy from working with patients in this way,

because we get to use the same activity they enjoy, yoga, to

help them get back to doing what they love.”

Dr. Robin Armstrong

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is

no path and leave a trail.”

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Dr. Armstrong practicing yoga in Vancouver, BC.

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CMCC proudly hosted its 31st Backs in Motion on Sunday, April 27. The 10km and 5km Run/Walk is a CMCC tradition, this year raising just over $65,000 for chiropractic education and research.

This year, after the long, cold winter and treacherous ice storm, the race route was cleared specially by the city, to allow the route to pass through the scenic parkland trails behind CMCC campus. The change in trail scenery didn’t dampen enthusiasm, though, as runners and walkers came out and enjoyed the clear, brisk weather.

Congratulations to Garrett de Jong and Brittany Moran who received first place in the 10km run in male/female categories and Ian Reid and

Christy Barber who placed first in the 5km run. Mr. Alan Ross ran in the first Backs in Motion in ’84 and returned for the first time this year for the 10km, with his running partner Linda Gewarter, who placed first in her category. Both runners said they were attracted by the trails and were looking for a “nice sized” run. They both commented on how well organized the run was, that they enjoyed the good food and indoor after party and would return.

Backs in Motion is among the oldest runs in Ontario, and since its start in ’84, has changed seasons, locations, added a 5km walk and recently extended an invitation to dog owners and their dogs.

This year CMCC was excited to announce the first ever Backs in Motion triathlon, initiated by Jeremy Law, President of CMCC’s Outdoor Activities Klub (OAK). The triathlon began early in the morning before the Backs in Motion Run/Walk began, and included a swim in the CMCC pool, cycling on stationary bikes and the choice of the 5km or the 10km run. Law, Year IV, says the feedback was great and the outdoor club may bring the event back next year.

Thank you to everyone – staff, students, family and community members who have made this event what it is today. Each participant, volunteer, fundraiser and sponsor ensures that we can continue to give back to the profession. By Ainsley Bateman

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Dr. Colin Greenshields passed away February 5, at the age of 93. An acknowledged innovator and gifted chiropractor, Greenshields actively supported the profession throughout his life.

His journey into chiropractic began after he received successful treatment for a back and neck injury from BJ Palmer, in Davenport, Iowa, and decided to study with him at the Palmer School of Chiropractic. After completing the 18 month course, he enrolled at CMCC in 1946 to fulfill the four year requirement for a chiropractic license in Ontario. He received just two years of credit for his studies at Palmer but with his prior knowledge, he soon found himself teaching courses. He also assisted in having CMCC’s first graduating class licensed as chiropractors even though they had studied mammalian, rather than human dissection.

Greenshields remained active in the chiropractic community throughout his career and was instrumental in founding of the Niagara District

Chiropractic Council and the Canadian Council of Chiropractic Roentgenology (1952 to 1992), to develop radiology expertise among chiropractors.

In 1957 he joined the CMCC Board of Governors, becoming Chair and President of the College, in 1958. He was a strong advocate for CMCC and the profession for many years. In 1970 chiropractic was finally listed as an eligible service (for copayment) under Ontario’s health insurance plan, it was Greenshields who hand delivered a petition with over 2,000 signatures asking for its inclusion. In 1978 the Canadian Chiropractic Association formed an independent accrediting agency called the Council on Chiropractic Education (Canada) Inc. Greenshields was a member of the evaluation team that inspected CMCC in 1981, prior to granting the College “Recognized Candidate for Accreditation” status. CMCC became fully accredited in 1986. According to Dr. Jean Moss, “Dr. Greenshields continued to make unique and invaluable contributions to the profession throughout his life, and is an important part of CMCC’s history.”

In 1991, the Ontario Chiropractic Association and paid tribute to some of those who played major roles in its achievement. Greenshields was named along with Dr. Robert Wingfield, Dr. Lloyd MacDougall, Dr. Harold Beasley, Dr. Donald Sutherland, Dr. Leo Rosenberg, Dr. Frederick Barnes and Dr. Lloyd Taylor.

Dr. Robert Haig (Class of ‘77) worked with Greenshields for many years.

“I started practice in 1977 as Colin’s associate and he had a big influence on me both as an individual and as a practitioner. Pairing a 1946 Palmer graduate with a 1977 CMCC graduate resulted in some learnings for both of us! He helped mould my approach to patient care, my view of chiropractic and health care generally, and my involvement with the chiropractic profession, primarily the Ontario Chiropractic Association.

He was 100% dedicated to chiropractic and devoted himself to his patients and to serving the profession. Indeed his academic and legislative work helped to shape the profession we have today. He was a very wise, caring and gentle soul and I miss him.”

In September 2000, Greenshields’ sons, Duncan and Christopher, announced the creation of the Colin A. Greenshields Award for a CMCC student in financial need.

He will be missed by his sons Duncan (Elizabeth) and Christopher (Margaret), grandchildren Anna, John (Mariana) and Janice. He is also survived by his nieces Darlene (Dennis) and Louise (Jim) and their families, together with his extended family. He will be remembered by his good friend Keith Dixon, a great many other friends and acquaintances, and those within the profession who have benefited from his initiative and friendship.

Sources: Colin A. Greenshields, DC: the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College’s first graduate, by Douglas M. Brown J Can Chiropr Assoc. Jun 2012; 56(2): 142–155.

Colin A. Greenshields Jul. 19, 1920 - Feb. 5, 2014Class of ’46 (Palmer) Class of '49 (CMCC)

PassagesWe pay tribute to two CMCC pioneers this spring, acknowledging the loss of Dr. Colin Greenshields, former Chair of the Board of Governors, and Dr. Ray Sherman, Clinic Director.

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Dr. Ray Sherman graduated from CMCC in 1960. A native New Yorker, he began practicing with his uncle, Joe Ott, in Buffalo, staying about six years before making his way to Australia, where he remained for 11 years.

Sherman returned to Toronto in 1976 to take on the role of Director of Clinics at CMCC and was soon very popular with students and staff. In 1979, he returned to Australia to collaborate with Dr. Felix Bauer, a chiropractor who built a reputation for innovating procedures and devices to improve the quality of X-ray quality. Their textbook “X-Ray X-Pertise: From A to X,” was published in 1982.

Sherman stayed connected to both CMCC in Toronto and his work in Australia, acting as a CMCC supervising clinician for six months each year and lecturing and practicing in Australia for the other six months throughout the period from 1988 through 1999. During this period, he taught numerous post-graduate seminars in North America and Australia, and in 2000,

was named an honorary fellow of the American Chiropractic College of Radiology.

Dr. Jean Moss recalled Sherman and his annual return to CMCC. “He transformed the clinic while he was with us and charmed everyone with his humour, which was perfectly balanced with his straightforward and pragmatic approach. I’m speaking for all of the staff who knew him when I say that we looked forward to summer twice as much because it was when Ray returned to Toronto.”

A former editor of the Journal of the Australian Chiropractors Association, Sherman continued to publish in that journal as well as the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association and the Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association. He also enjoyed travel and photography, and published two travel books, “Australia for North Americans” and “Shearing Life in Australia.” He crossed the Pacific three times in freighters, traveled to every US state but one and was an avid tennis player and Civil War buff.Sherman retired to East Aurora, NY in 2008, and is survived by two daughters, Melissa North and Mardi Garrett; a sister, Donna Miller; and four grandchildren. He will be long remembered by staff and students at CMCC and by former patients, colleagues and friends in Canada and Australia.

Margaret Butkovic, CMCC’s Director of Library Services, remembers Dr. Sherman as a friend and colleague:

I met Ray for the first time in the 1970s when he was clinic director

at CMCC and a frequent visitor to the library, perusing our collection and talking to students. When Ray came back to CMCC each summer to work in the clinic, we played tennis twice a week. Ray loved tennis and was extremely competitive. He had the best of both worlds, playing tennis in Canada and the US and then in Australia, always in the summer.

He loved travelling and before returning to Australia, he would visit different European countries. Going back to Australia, he would frequently travel on a commercial ship from Alaska, crossing the Pacific, with many stories to tell. In Australia he lived in a pretty, coastal town with a beautiful view of the ocean.

His sense of humour, love for teaching and care for students was commendable. Students loved Ray, and for many years he would send congratulatory messages to the graduating classes which were read at convocation.

When he could no longer travel, Ray moved back to New York state to be close to his sister, daughters and family.

At Homecoming 2009, Ray and I were guests of the Class of ‘79 celebrating their 30th anniversary. The reunion dinner was both emotional and fun for both of us. In 2010, Ray came back for his 50th anniversary class reunion, and that was the last time I saw Ray. He will always be remembered as a fighter and a giant in his field of expertise. He will be missed.

Contributed by Margaret Butkovic

Ray ShermanDec. 12, 1938 – Feb. 7, 2014 Class of ’60

William Doyle Class of ’55

Edward Martinuk Class of ’57

Passages

John Jerauld Class of ’50

Douglas Randall Class of ’49

Tony (Antonio) Tavernitti Class of ’89

Ronald Scherr Class of ’00

William Zwarick Class of ’69

Michael Hockridge Class of ’74

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