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<strong>July</strong>/<strong>August</strong> <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong><br />
Institutional Advancement<br />
2360 State Route 89<br />
Seneca Falls, NY 13148<br />
(315) 568-3146<br />
pvantyle@nycc.edu<br />
www.nycc.edu<br />
Editor/Vice President of<br />
Institutional Advancement<br />
Peter Van Tyle<br />
Advisor/Designer<br />
Peggy Van Kirk<br />
Advertising<br />
Jill Henry<br />
Alumni Relations<br />
Diane Zink<br />
Content Coordinator<br />
Kathy Hadley<br />
Cover<br />
Amanda Van Tassel<br />
Writers<br />
Vicki Baroody<br />
Amanda Van Tassel<br />
Jason Wood<br />
Photography<br />
Garrett Hussion<br />
Nicole Lynk<br />
Bryan Schuerlein<br />
Inside This Issue<br />
President’s Message.......................................................................................... 4<br />
President’s Council........................................................................................6-7<br />
Corporate Sponsors/Annual Fund Donors...................................................7-8<br />
Series Articles.............................................................................................10-18<br />
Annual Fund Gift Options..............................................................................20<br />
Alumni Sporlight............................................................................................. 21<br />
Student Spotlight............................................................................................. 22<br />
Commencement............................................................................................... 25<br />
<strong>New</strong>s Briefs.................................................................................................26-33<br />
In Memoriam.............................................................................................34-35<br />
What’s <strong>New</strong>s.................................................................................................... 36<br />
TRANSITIONS is a publication of <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong> and is distributed to more<br />
than 7,000 professionals, State Boards, Associations, State Publications, all NYCC students<br />
and other interested parties.<br />
TRANSITIONS and <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong> shall not be responsible for lost copy<br />
or printing errors.<br />
Transitions surveys current literature and reports items bearing relevance to featured Transitions topics. Our staff makes every effort to<br />
relate the information in a relaxed and unencumbered style. We therefore, in many cases, dispense with citations that might otherwise<br />
detract from the magazine’s overall readability. While we attempt to ensure that the information provided is accurate, timely and useful,<br />
we nevertheless acknowledge the possibility of human error and changes in medical sciences. The authors and <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> consequently cannot warrant that the information is in every respect accurate or complete, nor is the <strong>College</strong> responsible for<br />
any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from the use of such information. Rather, readers are encouraged to confirm the<br />
information with other sources. The information herein is for educational purposes only and is presented in summary form in order<br />
to impart general knowledge relating to certain clinical trials diseases, ailments, physical conditions and their treatments. The data<br />
should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, nor is it a substitute for sound medical advice. Content<br />
herein does not replace the advice and care of a qualified health-care provider. Note also that rapid advances in the medical field may<br />
cause this information to become outdated, incomplete, or subject to debate. <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong> does not recommend or<br />
endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned herein. Reliance on any such<br />
information provided is solely at your own risk. Finally, practitioners are encouraged to acquaint themselves with their states’ rules and<br />
regulations relating to professional practice.
President’s Message<br />
NYCC Extends a Hearty Welcome<br />
<strong>July</strong> was a busy month, indeed! The<br />
<strong>College</strong> celebrated its <strong>2012</strong> Homecoming<br />
Weekend - playing host to the many<br />
alumni, friends, faculty and students<br />
who gathered to enjoy fellowship, entertainment<br />
and excellent postgraduate<br />
instruction provided by a talented cadre<br />
of speakers. The weekend was capped<br />
by a festive evening of dancing and dining<br />
at the Ventosa Winery in Geneva. I<br />
was delighted to announce an upcoming<br />
ribbon-cutting scheduled to take place<br />
October 18 th commemorating the renaming<br />
of our campus athletic center, “The<br />
Standard Process Health and Fitness Center.”<br />
Standard Process President Charles<br />
DuBois was on hand to observe our acknowledgement<br />
for the generous support<br />
he and his company have provided the<br />
<strong>College</strong> and the chiropractic profession.<br />
This issue of Transitions magazine addresses<br />
the valuable role natural healthcare<br />
plays, and will continue to perform,<br />
in our military services. From healthpromoting<br />
chiropractic care, to optimal<br />
nutrition, to the use of orthotics in<br />
footwear - natural healthcare is providing<br />
relief to the brave men and women who<br />
serve our country. NYCC is committed<br />
to its continued development of relationships<br />
with the Veterans Administration<br />
and the Department of Defense in an<br />
effort to both broaden opportunities for<br />
chiropractors who desire to practice in<br />
increasingly diverse healthcare settings,<br />
and to improve access on the part of our<br />
military personnel to the many benefits<br />
of chiropractic and natural healthcare.<br />
Frank J. Nicchi, DC, MS<br />
President<br />
Specializing in Diagnostic Imaging Interpretation of Neuromusculoskeletal Conditions<br />
• Digital radiographic examinations at<br />
any of our three locations.<br />
• Clinically relevant, professional<br />
interpretation of X-Ray, CT, and MRI<br />
studies.<br />
• Teleradiology services. We can read<br />
studies directly sent from your office<br />
or imaging center.<br />
• Most studies are read within<br />
24 hours. We offer a 48-hour<br />
guaranteed turnaround.<br />
• Personal phone consultations<br />
available.<br />
• All studies are reviewed by two<br />
diagnostic imaging professionals,<br />
including at least one board-certified<br />
chiropractic radiologist.<br />
• Digitization of imaging studies.<br />
• Problem-solving quality assessment<br />
of radiographic studies.<br />
• Expert witness testimony in issues<br />
related to diagnostic imaging.<br />
Radiologists:<br />
Nic Poirier, DC, DACBR, CCSP and Chad Warshel, DC, DACBR<br />
www.nyccrad.com<br />
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Make an anatomical gift to<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong>.<br />
Call the <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong> Anatomy Center<br />
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President’s Council is vital to the life and well-being of <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong>. Its valued members play a pivotal role<br />
in allowing us to meet our goals by financially supporting the <strong>College</strong>’s mission.<br />
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL<br />
Lifetime Membership Society<br />
$25,000 or more<br />
Dr. Edwin M. & Mrs. Sharon Kenrick<br />
South Sutton, NH<br />
$10,000<br />
Drs. Marc & Emily Persson ’04<br />
Swarthmore, PA<br />
$5,000 to $7,500<br />
Dr. Frank ‘78* & Carol Nicchi<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Philip T. Santiago ’78<br />
Lake Hiawatha, NJ<br />
$2,500 to $4,999<br />
Dr. Glenn ’94 &<br />
Dr. Christine ’94 Foss<br />
Riverdale, NJ<br />
Dr. & Mrs. James P. Powell*<br />
Canton, OH<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Rosa ’92*<br />
Rockville, MD<br />
Sodexo Services<br />
Greensburg, PA<br />
$1,500 to $2,499<br />
Dr. & Mrs. G. Lansing Blackshaw*<br />
Belfast, ME<br />
Drs. Andrew ‘00 & Silvia ‘01 Choi<br />
Gaithersburg, MD<br />
Dr. Michael J. Cindrich ‘80 &<br />
Dr. Deborah Kleinman-Cindrich ‘82<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Crocker, Jr.<br />
North Babylon, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas DeVita ’75*<br />
Acton, MA<br />
Mrs. Diane C. Dixon<br />
Syracuse, NY<br />
Dr. Karen Erickson ’88*<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Dr. Susan Blair Fries ‘05<br />
Vero Beach, FL<br />
Dr. Joseph R. Gambino ‘04<br />
Freeport, NY<br />
Dr. Sylvie Heyman ’89* &<br />
Mr. David Heyman<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kernan, Jr.*<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
Dr. Frank S. Lizzio ’80*<br />
Parkchester, NY<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Walter McCarthy*<br />
Sandy Hook, CT<br />
Dr. & Mrs. George B. McClelland*<br />
Christiansburg, VA<br />
Mr. and Mrs. John Palmucci*<br />
Timonium, MD<br />
Ms. Catherine Richardson*<br />
Syracuse, NY<br />
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Rodgers ’74<br />
Fort Lee, NJ<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Roy H. Siegel ’77<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
$1,000 to $1,499<br />
Dr. Donald S. Allen<br />
Canandaigua, NY<br />
Mr. Sean Anglim<br />
Webster, NY<br />
Dr. William Atherton ’95<br />
North Miami Beach, FL<br />
Dr. Yusef Barnes ‘97*<br />
Bradenton, FL<br />
Dr. Raymond Bartoli ’95<br />
Brooklyn, NY<br />
Dr. Lewis J. ’78* &<br />
Dr. Olga Gazonas ’83 Bazakos<br />
Valley Stream, NY &<br />
Long Island City, NY<br />
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC<br />
Syracuse, NY<br />
Dr. Susan Bradley ’94<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Mr. Eugene B. Bradshaw<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
C. H. Insurance<br />
Syracuse, NY<br />
Dr. Christopher J. Colloca<br />
Chandler, AZ<br />
Dr. Sean Cotter ‘91<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Dr. Robert Daley<br />
<strong>New</strong> Hyde Park, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John DeCicco ’82<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Louis P. DiLorenzo<br />
Romulus, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Eble ’81<br />
Mount Kisco, NY<br />
Dr. Mark Feldman ‘84<br />
Morphett Vale, SA Australia<br />
Dr. Margaret M. Finn ’92<br />
Rochester, NY<br />
Foot Levelers, Inc.<br />
Roanoke, VA<br />
Dr. Lillian M. Ford ’85**<br />
Canandaigua, NY<br />
Drs. Bruce L. ’82 & Barbara ’83 Friedman<br />
Jericho, NY<br />
Dr. Lawrence Goodstein ’98<br />
Seakonk, MA<br />
Harlan Health Products<br />
Pelham, NY<br />
Drs. Charles & Faith Hemsey<br />
Montville, NJ<br />
Dr. Vincent A. Justino ‘98<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Dr. Joseph J. Lombino ’84<br />
Monroe, NY<br />
Dr. Wendy Maneri & Family ’99<br />
Auburn, NY<br />
Dr. Ronald G. Manoni ’81<br />
Danbury, CT<br />
Dr. Joseph A. Mascaro ’84<br />
Niantic, CT<br />
Dr. Michael Mestan & Family<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Tyran Mincey ’98*<br />
Montclair, NJ<br />
Dr. Jason G. Napuli ’03 &<br />
Dr. Kristina L. Petrocco-Napuli ’03<br />
Canandaigua, NY<br />
Dr. Serge Nerli ’83<br />
Fresh Meadows, NY<br />
Neurodiagnostics Institute, LLC<br />
Daytona Beach Shores, FL<br />
Drs. George & Teresa Ngo ’72<br />
Garfield, NJ<br />
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Dr. Vincent Notabartolo ‘94<br />
Staten Island, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David Odiorne<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Padgett<br />
Romulus, NY<br />
Dr. Richard &<br />
Dr. Maria Pashayan ’82<br />
Garden City, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Valerio Pasqua<br />
Placida, FL<br />
Dr. Julie Plezbert<br />
Ithaca, NY<br />
Prime, Buchholz & Associates, Inc.<br />
Portsmouth, NH<br />
Mrs. Karen Quest<br />
Auburn, NY<br />
Relph Benefits Advisors<br />
Pittsford, NY<br />
Dr. Michael J. Rodriguez ‘78<br />
Ormond Beach, FL<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Brien Rogers<br />
Romulus, NY<br />
Dr. Rick Rosa ’96 & Dr. Dina<br />
Tagliareni-Rosa ’97<br />
Alexandria, VA<br />
Mr. Gary Ryan<br />
Syracuse, NY<br />
Seneca Meadows, Inc.<br />
Waterloo, NY<br />
Ms. Elizabeth Shiah*<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Dr. Charles R. Solano ’67 &<br />
Dr. Peggy Grabinski-Solano<br />
Yonkers, NY<br />
Mr. George G.** & Mrs. Susan Souhan<br />
Romulus, NY<br />
Dr. Frederick ‘99 & Leslie Sylvester<br />
Pottstown, PA<br />
Mrs. Robert Tarnow<br />
Naples, FL<br />
Mr. Peter Van Tyle<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Ventimiglia ’80<br />
Woodhaven, NY<br />
Drs. Andrew & Andrea Williamson ‘00<br />
Mount Airy, MD<br />
Wilson Press/Mailhouse<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
Dr. Wayne M. Winnick ’81<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, NY<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Worden<br />
Seneca Falls, NY<br />
CORPORATE SPONSORS<br />
Most Select<br />
Standard Process Inc.<br />
Platinum<br />
Douglas Laboratories<br />
Foot Levelers, Inc.<br />
Future Health<br />
Multi Radiance Medical<br />
NCMIC<br />
Gold<br />
Hygenic Performance Health<br />
Seneca Meadows, Inc.<br />
Silver<br />
Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.<br />
Harlan Health Products<br />
Lloyd Table Company<br />
ANNUAL FUND<br />
Gifts in Kind<br />
$5,000 and above<br />
Dr. Drew DeMann ‘86<br />
The Delavan Theater Seat<br />
(Purchases to date)<br />
$500 to $999<br />
Dr. Gil Allen<br />
Dr. Lewis J. ’78* &<br />
Dr. Olga Gazonas ’83 Bazakos<br />
Dr. & Mrs. G. Lansing Blackshaw*<br />
Dr. Matthew Coté ‘80<br />
Dr. Steven J. Lavitan ’76<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Frank S. Lizzio ’80*<br />
Ms. Mary Jo Maydew<br />
Dr. Michael Mestan<br />
Mrs. Patti Mestan<br />
Dr. Ron Mestan<br />
Dr. Frank* ’78 & Carol Nicchi<br />
Dr. Marc Persson ‘04<br />
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Rosa ’92*<br />
Dr. David Seaman ‘86<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Gilbert Trad ’62<br />
Walkway of Honor Brick<br />
(Purchases to date)<br />
$100<br />
Mr. Candido Adorno<br />
Dr. Gil Allen<br />
Mr. Sean Anglim<br />
Dr. & Mrs. J. H. Atland<br />
Dr. Ellen Bialo ‘83<br />
Dr. James Bianco ‘98<br />
Dr. & Mrs. G. Lansing Blackshaw*<br />
Dr. Justin Calhoun ‘97<br />
Dr. Richard E.** & Mrs. Marjorie Carnival<br />
Dr. Rosemarie Cartagine ‘88<br />
Class of 2008, DC<br />
Class of <strong>July</strong> 2011, DC<br />
Mr. Norman G. Cohen<br />
Dr. Lawrence Connors ‘76<br />
Dr. Susan D. Marchese Corwith ‘80<br />
Dr. Matthew Coté ‘80<br />
Dr. Robert A. Crocker<br />
Dr. Annamarie Dauterman DC ‘05 & AOM ‘06<br />
Dr. Marisa D’Andrea ’89<br />
Dr. Adam J. Del Torto ‘84<br />
Dr. John DeMaio ’90<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas DeVita ’75*<br />
Dr. Robert F. DuBois ‘78<br />
Ms. Darlene Easton<br />
Dr. Jonathon Egan ‘06<br />
Eisenhower <strong>College</strong> Alumni Association, Inc.<br />
Dr. Margaret M. Finn ’92 &<br />
Ms. Joy Collins<br />
Dr. Charles Flood ‘05<br />
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Franchino<br />
Dr. Denise Franzese ’91<br />
Dr. Lynn Friedman ‘89<br />
Dr. Maria Giacalone ‘96<br />
Drs. Isaac ’02 & Laura ’03 Greeley<br />
Dr. Robert A.D. Gregory ’54<br />
Dr. Kyle Grice ‘97<br />
Dr. Brian Goldberg ’98<br />
Dr. Allan & Joan Grossman<br />
Dr. Aaron J. Haydu ‘00<br />
Dr. Sylvia Heyman ’89* & Mr. David Heyman<br />
Dr. Jason A. Hockenberry ‘99<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Holland<br />
Dr. Dennis M. J. Homack ‘97<br />
Dr. Dean Insana ‘96<br />
Mr. Daniel Kanaley<br />
Dr. Tamara S. Kennard ‘01<br />
Dr. Thomas M. Klapp<br />
Dr. Barbara Ladagona ’78<br />
Bill & Liz Larzelere<br />
Dr. Steven J. Lavitan ‘76<br />
Dr. Aizhong Li<br />
Dr. Donald Littlejohn ‘85<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Frank S. Lizzio ’80*<br />
Dr. Ernie Lombardi ‘00<br />
Greg & Joan Lynch<br />
Dr. Vincent Malba ‘00<br />
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ANNUAL FUND<br />
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Dr. Victoria Malchar ’81<br />
Dr. Carol Ann Malizia ’89<br />
Dr. Michael McKeown ’06<br />
Ms. Patricia Merkle<br />
Dr. Michael Mestan & Family<br />
Dr. Ron & Patti Mestan<br />
Dr. Laura B. Murphy ‘90<br />
Dr. Serge Nerli ‘83*<br />
Dr. Frank* & Carol Nicchi<br />
Dr. & Mrs. David Odiorne<br />
Dr. Jay A. Okin ‘63<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Padgett<br />
Dr. Marc Persson ‘04<br />
Susan & Wesley Pittenger<br />
Dr. Stephen A. Pokowicz<br />
Dr. & Mrs. James Powers<br />
Ms. Karen Quest<br />
Donald & Laurie Reynolds<br />
Ms. Catherine Richardson*<br />
Dr. Steven Riess ‘82<br />
Dr. Brian Ruggiero ’01<br />
Mr. Sumner M. Saeks<br />
Dr. Jay H. Schwartz ‘81<br />
Dr. David Seaman ‘86<br />
Ms. Elizabeth Shiah*<br />
Dr. Mark A. Shulman ‘83<br />
Dr. Susan A. Sirianni ‘97<br />
Dr. Chris Sparke ‘04<br />
Dr. Ryan E. Springer ‘10<br />
Dr. Gregory Triandafilou ‘83<br />
Dr. Irene Trzybinski ’04<br />
Dr. Connie Unetich ‘97<br />
Mr. Peter Van Tyle<br />
Dr. Marissa Wallie ‘00<br />
Mr. & Mrs. William J. Wayne<br />
Ms. Colleen Weaver<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Brad Weiss<br />
Drs. Andrew ‘00 & Andrea ‘00 Williamson<br />
Mr. Richard Worden<br />
Ms. Hungyu Wu<br />
Benefactors<br />
$500 or more<br />
Mrs. Patricia C. Tarnow<br />
Dr. Stephen A. Pokowicz ‘93<br />
Dr. G. Lansing Blackshaw<br />
Dr. Joseph R. Gambino ‘04<br />
Dr. Sylvie G. Heyman ’89 & Mr. David Heyman<br />
Peter & Gretchen Koch<br />
Ms. Mary Jo Maydew<br />
Dr. Marc & Emily Persson ‘04<br />
Dr. Julie Plezbert<br />
Dr. Ronald Safko ‘81<br />
$100-$499<br />
Dr. Samuel J. Amari ‘77<br />
Dr. Yusef C. Barnes ‘97<br />
Dr. Lewis ’78 & Olga Gazonas ‘83 Bazakos<br />
Dr. Ellen Bialo ‘83<br />
Dr. James F. Bianco ‘98<br />
Dr. G. Lansing Blackshaw<br />
Dr. Stacy Scott Cohen ‘84<br />
Dr. Frank Coppola ‘83<br />
Dr. Robert Daley<br />
Dr. John V. DeMaio ‘90<br />
Dr. Thomas R. Devita ‘75<br />
Dr. Marc A. Dupuis ‘03<br />
Dr. Jonathon Todd Egan ‘06<br />
Eisenhower <strong>College</strong> Alumni Association Inc.<br />
Dr. Karen L. Erickson ‘88<br />
Dr. Sloane Eusebio ‘99<br />
Drs. Adam ’87 & Irene ’86 Fidel<br />
Forte Holdings, Inc.<br />
Dr. Charles Goshorn ‘88<br />
Dr. Carl J. Heusler ‘94<br />
Dr. Sylvie G. Heyman ’89 & Mr. David Heyman<br />
Dr. Steven Jonas ‘77<br />
Mr. Robert Kernan<br />
Dr. Gregory Krumholz ‘96<br />
Dr. Alan N. Lander ‘80**<br />
Dr. Steven Lavitan ’76<br />
Dr. Cheryl Ann Lee-Pow ‘06<br />
Dr. Scott H. Leist ‘88<br />
Dr. Frank S. Lizzio ‘80<br />
Ms. Joan Lynch<br />
Dr. Christopher A. Marchese ‘93<br />
Ms. Mary Jo Maydew<br />
Mr. Walter McCarthy<br />
Dr. George B. McClelland<br />
Ms. Patricia R. Merkle<br />
Dr. Tyran G. Mincey ‘98<br />
Dr. Renee M. Mooney ‘97<br />
Dr. Serge Nerli ‘83<br />
Dr. Frank J. Nicchi ‘78<br />
Thank you for giving back!<br />
Dr. Sachin B. Patel ‘04<br />
Dr. Michele L. Pavelski ‘00<br />
Dr. James Powell<br />
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Transitions Chats With<br />
Terence K. Kearney, BA, DC<br />
Dr. Terence K. Kearney, a key player<br />
in the development of <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong>’s chiropractic<br />
internship program with the National<br />
Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in<br />
Bethesda, Md., joined the United<br />
States Air Force as a crew chief and<br />
cross-trained to become a medic -<br />
treating a variety of back, neck and<br />
joint problems.<br />
A <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Career<br />
Kearney was inspired to pursue a chiropractic career<br />
having experienced relief provided by chiropractic<br />
care after sustaining an injury lifting heavy supplies.<br />
Interested in anatomy and physiology and anxious to<br />
help others, he found chiropractic to be a “natural<br />
fit.” Kearney received his Doctor of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> in<br />
1989 and, after a few years of practice, was hired for<br />
a position at Travis Air Force Base in California at the<br />
beginning of the Military <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Demonstration<br />
Project.<br />
Presently, Kearney works in Bethesda at Walter<br />
Reed Army Medical Center (formerly the NNMC)<br />
where, for 13 years, he has treated active-duty military<br />
and wounded veterans. Patients commonly have<br />
trauma injuries varying from sudden lifting injuries to<br />
repetitive trauma to multiple amputations. Kearney<br />
enjoys returning to work every day and working with<br />
professionals representing a wide spectrum of healthcare.<br />
“The patients I see are the best; they just want<br />
to get back to doing their jobs,” he says. Kearney has<br />
observed that military patients appreciate their chiropractic<br />
treatments. “When you get someone better,<br />
they are happy. Happy patients tell others.”<br />
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He is grateful to Jon Buriak,<br />
DC, for choosing him for the Travis<br />
AFB position. “[Were it not for<br />
him] I don’t believe I would have<br />
had as fulfilling a career.”<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong> Internships with<br />
the VA<br />
When Kearney began his work<br />
at the National Naval Medical<br />
Center he proposed NYCC’s participation<br />
in a chiropractic internship.<br />
Doctors who included Lee<br />
Dr. Terence K. Kearney Van Dusen, DC, who then headed<br />
NYCC’s Institutional Quality and<br />
Assessment helped develop an NYCC military-based chiropractic internship<br />
program. Kearney credits the American <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Association<br />
for assisting with the initiation of such a program with the Department<br />
of Defense. Established in 2001 at the NNMC, Bethesda, the program<br />
enabled student interns to experience patient management and rotations<br />
through radiology, orthopedics, rheumatology, physical medicine,<br />
and rehabilitation in a hospital setting for four months. The first intern<br />
was Gerald Stevens, DC, then a tenth-trimester student at NYCC. “The<br />
hospitals made it very easy to implement the program. The clinics that<br />
the students rotated through were always accommodating.” Anxious to<br />
laud the effort of others, Kearney shared, “If not for the likes of Dr.<br />
Cote, Dr. Pfeifer, Dr. Gerald Stevens, and of course, Dr. Nicchi, the<br />
intern program at NYCC would never have happened.”<br />
Parting Thoughts<br />
Dr. Kearney, along with his wife and two young boys, lives in Ashburn,<br />
Va. and she works for the Air Force Surgeon General’s office. He<br />
is currently busy finishing his Certified <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Sports Physician<br />
certification and training for upcoming triathlons.<br />
Kearney would like to see commissioning for those who currently<br />
operate as independent contractors and government service employees<br />
and urges his fellow chiropractors to stay abreast of current research.
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<strong>Chiropractic</strong> –<br />
Making Its Way in the Military<br />
The history of chiropractic involvement<br />
in our nation’s<br />
armed forces is nothing short<br />
of a study in perseverance. The<br />
first bill to commission chiropractors was<br />
put before Congress in 1944 – a proposal<br />
yet to bear fruit. Nevertheless, access to<br />
chiropractic care for our servicemen and<br />
women has been expanding steadily over<br />
the past decade. Tireless work carried out<br />
by chiropractic advocates within our nation’s<br />
capital has enabled 60 of our 232<br />
military treatment facilities to enjoy the<br />
benefits of chiropractic care.<br />
Since 2005, when his involvement with chiropractic care at the Veterans<br />
Affairs (VA) Medical Center began, Adjunct Professor and Director of<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong> Clinical Residency Program<br />
Paul Dougherty, DC, has personally observed the great relief many<br />
veterans find through chiropractic. Musculoskeletal conditions were a<br />
common complaint among veterans who participated in the wars in<br />
the Middle East. <strong>Chiropractic</strong> was well-received, particularly by patients<br />
whose conditions didn’t respond well to conventional medical care. “We<br />
can deliver evidence based assessment and treatment recommendations<br />
and also can serve the role of triaging the patients when necessary,”<br />
explained Dougherty.<br />
Relief Confounded<br />
The challenge in treating the veterans was compounded<br />
by war’s psychological effects – a central<br />
thesis in Dougherty’s research. “There are compelling<br />
data to suggest that conditions such as post-traumatic<br />
stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and traumatic<br />
brain injury (TBI) may affect prognosis of patients<br />
with chronic pain. We do consider these issues when<br />
we assess a patient and we work closely with behavioral<br />
health.” Accordingly, Dougherty is submitting<br />
two grants that combine chiropractic care and cogni-<br />
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tive therapy in patients at ‘high risk’ for poor prognosis.<br />
Doors Swinging Open<br />
Dougherty is just one of several chiropractors<br />
throughout the U.S. who are helping to train a new<br />
generation of chiropractic interns in a demanding<br />
multidisciplinary setting. There are currently 17<br />
VA facilities affiliated with 11 chiropractic colleges.<br />
NYCC associates with the Bath, Buffalo, Canandaigua,<br />
and Rochester VAs, as well as with Bethesda Naval<br />
Hospital and the Miami, Fla., VA Medical Center.<br />
Cross-disciplinary relationships were facilitated<br />
when NYCC students began their rotations through<br />
the physical medicine department thus allowing each<br />
discipline to become more familiar with one other.<br />
The medical staff was optimistic from the start. “I<br />
was blessed with an open-minded medical staff. The<br />
key factors were being in the right place at the right<br />
time and having scientific evidence to substantiate<br />
the role of a chiropractor in the VA healthcare system,”<br />
explained Dougherty.<br />
Dr. Dougherty feels chiropractic has shown itself<br />
to be an important member of the healthcare team.<br />
Currently chair of the Canandaigua VAMC Pain<br />
Oversight Committee, Dougherty evaluates patients<br />
and presents their cases to a multidisciplinary team - acupuncture, psychology,<br />
primary care, pain medicine, pharmacy - for discussion regarding<br />
what is best for the patient. It may or may not include chiropractic.<br />
At times, the best intervention is sending the patient back to work or<br />
giving him a worthy activity to do.<br />
Prospects<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong>’s growth in the VA system has not slowed, and prospects<br />
look bright. Asked about the likelihood of further integration and<br />
chiropractic residency programs, Dougherty responded, “I think that<br />
both of these are important steps. We will be starting with our first resident<br />
in the VA in the next couple of weeks.”<br />
While growth within the VA system may be encouraging, progress<br />
elsewhere is sometimes less so. Under Tricare (the Department of Defense’s<br />
health care program), active-duty service members must still obtain<br />
referrals from their primary care physician for chiropractic care, and<br />
family members and retirees are denied chiropractic coverage.<br />
The House of Representatives Committee on Armed Services reports<br />
that “the Department of Defense has provided high-quality chiropractic<br />
health care services to Active Duty military personnel at military<br />
treatment facilities throughout the world.” The committee will look to<br />
identify any disparities in pay and job classifications that may negatively<br />
impact chiropractors.<br />
Through continued involvement at all levels, chiropractic is becoming<br />
increasingly available to the brave men and women who serve our<br />
country.<br />
Through continued involvement at all levels, chiropractic is<br />
becoming increasingly available to the brave men and women<br />
who serve our country.<br />
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Boots on the Ground,<br />
Orthotics in the Boots<br />
When setting out to prepare<br />
a “<strong>Chiropractic</strong> and Natural<br />
Healthcare in the Military”-<br />
themed Transitions, we<br />
were curious to know the<br />
role orthotics played, or<br />
may one day play, in the<br />
lives of our men and women<br />
in uniform. Accordingly,<br />
we tossed the question to<br />
Foot Levelers, an orthotics<br />
company celebrating its 60 th<br />
anniversary.<br />
Not only do they clearly envision<br />
a place for orthotics in the<br />
military but they also tell how<br />
an unfortunate happenstance involving<br />
Foot Levelers founder, Dr. Monte Greenawalt,<br />
and his efforts to join the military<br />
wound up leading to the development of<br />
the company’s highly regarded pelvic stabilizing<br />
orthotics. Dr. Greenawalt signed<br />
up to join the military during World War<br />
II. A series of qualifying examinations<br />
and physicals resulted in Dr. Greenawalt’s<br />
having been administered contaminated<br />
inoculations that wound up killing 150<br />
people and leaving him paralyzed and<br />
constrained to an iron lung for six months.<br />
Doctors believed Dr. Greenawalt<br />
would live the rest of his life as a paraplegic.<br />
A chiropractor who felt otherwise<br />
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successfully treated the young man. “They<br />
carried him in and he walked out,” is how<br />
Greenawalt’s mother put it.<br />
Impressed with the results of chiropractic,<br />
Greenawalt decided to become<br />
a chiropractor. This, in turn, led him to<br />
treat his patients with orthotics that he<br />
invented. Though the orthotics were<br />
made for the feet, they also were designed<br />
to stabilize the body from the foot’s three<br />
arches on up.<br />
An Army Perspective<br />
Rebecca Halstead, a retired U.S. Army<br />
Brigadier General cognizant of the relationship<br />
between a properly supported<br />
body and optimal physical performance,<br />
offered an Army perspective. She entered<br />
the Army when very few women were<br />
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serving, was issued men’s boots at West<br />
Point that were much too large, and soon<br />
found that the combination of ill-fitting<br />
boots, 4-mile daily runs and 12-mile foot<br />
marches in full gear, resulted in a condition<br />
known as Achilles tendonitis. “When I<br />
left the army, I could barely stand to have<br />
anyone touch my feet, even the sheets on<br />
my bed,” explains General Halstead. “My<br />
feet ached all the time.”<br />
Though a majority of junior enlisted<br />
and mid-career non-commissioned officers<br />
are on their feet 6-8 hours a day, the<br />
feet are often neglected when the military<br />
undertakes to equip its soldiers. “I would<br />
probably have minimized my injuries and<br />
had much less wear and tear on my body<br />
if I wore orthotics while serving my country,”<br />
said the general.
BE ALL YOU<br />
CAN BE WITH<br />
Becky Halstead shares with the public her positive<br />
experiences with chiropractic care. Halstead served 27<br />
years with the United States Army, is the first female<br />
in U.S. history to command in combat at the strategic<br />
level, and is a recipient of the 2007 national Women’s<br />
History Project Generations of Women Moving History<br />
Forward. She was the first female graduate of West<br />
Point to be promoted to Brigadier General.<br />
“The hands-on, active care of<br />
doctors of chiropractic and<br />
their advice on a healthy<br />
lifestyle are essential to our<br />
military men and women.”<br />
Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General & First Female<br />
West Point Graduate to be promoted to that position<br />
— Becky Halstead BRIGADIER GENERAL<br />
“The year I was deployed to Iraq I missed my friends<br />
and family — and my chiropractor!” asserts Halstead,<br />
noting that chiropractic care is available through the<br />
U.S. armed forces healthcare delivery system at 25<br />
percent of U.S. military treatment facilities and just<br />
a little more than half of active duty troops actually<br />
have access to a chiropractor. “Personally, I hope<br />
someday chiropractic care becomes a standard<br />
component of our military’s healthcare program, so<br />
that all those serving, and their dependents can have<br />
the opportunity to benefit from the care that only a<br />
Doctor of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> can provide.”<br />
Halstead says that “the hands-on, active care of<br />
doctors of chiropractic and their advice on a healthy<br />
lifestyle are essential to our military men and women.”<br />
Learn the facts about chiropractic care and its vital role in America’s<br />
well being. Visit www.yes2chiropractic.com<br />
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Rations – “Fueling” the Military<br />
It’s been said, “An army<br />
marches on its stomach,”<br />
a proverb attributed to<br />
Napoleon and Frederick<br />
the Great, both of<br />
whom were aware that<br />
insufficient calories<br />
and improper nutrition<br />
rendered their troops<br />
less effective in battle.<br />
Throughout history “military rations,”<br />
a term for fixed allowances<br />
of food, were intended to meet the<br />
caloric needs of soldiers under exacting<br />
conditions. Are today’s military rations,<br />
in fact, meeting the nutritional needs of<br />
soldiers?<br />
A Brief History of the Military Ration<br />
The U.S. military is now making an<br />
effort to provide soldiers in the field with<br />
nutritious food that is palatable, portable,<br />
nonperishable, and easily prepared. Food<br />
supplied the troops has evolved over<br />
America’s history.<br />
Garrison rations, first introduced in the<br />
U.S. military in 1775, provided Continental<br />
Army troops with “one pound of beef or<br />
¾ of a pound of pork or one pound of<br />
fish per day, one pound of flour per day,<br />
three pints of peas or beans per week, or<br />
vegetable equivalent, one pint of milk per<br />
day per man, one half pint of rice or one<br />
pint of Indian meal per week per man, and<br />
one quart of spruce beer, or cider.” Good<br />
nutrition, they found, not only helped<br />
soldiers stave off such illnesses as scurvy,<br />
but heightened morale as well.<br />
Portions changed little during the<br />
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American Civil War, with the exception of<br />
the addition of potatoes. Illnesses such as<br />
typhoid, dysentery, and those easily spread<br />
by contamination of water and food supplies<br />
were rampant. Fatalities were common.<br />
Published by the Army of Virginia in<br />
1861, “Directions for Cooking by Troops<br />
in Camp and Hospitals” (largely written by<br />
Florence Nightingale) emphasized meat,<br />
milk and whole grains, fruit and vegetables.<br />
In the late 19 th century, early nutritional<br />
science hastened changes that stressed<br />
inclusion of a more diverse selection of<br />
vegetables. During the Spanish American<br />
War, vast distances separating supply<br />
chains from American troops left soldiers<br />
eating rotten foods and poor-quality meals.<br />
In fact, the death toll caused by bad food<br />
exceeded combat fatalities!<br />
Better Technology Brings Better Food<br />
Clearly, changes needed to be made.<br />
Studies determined the garrison rations<br />
to be too much food, too high in fat content<br />
and nutritionally unbalanced. During<br />
World War I, the provisions’ balance<br />
improved significantly to comprise 137<br />
grams of protein, 129 grams of fat, and<br />
539 grams of carbohydrates every day,<br />
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for a total of roughly 4,000 calories. Still<br />
lacking, however, were fresh vegetables and<br />
essential vitamins. Enter technology: with<br />
advances in food processing and storage it<br />
became possible to supply training camps<br />
with fresh meats, eggs, dairy products,<br />
and vegetables. Troops overseas, however,<br />
could only enjoy vegetables if they could<br />
procure them locally.<br />
Eventually the League of Nations<br />
Commission on Nutrition made recommendations<br />
based on the scientific principles<br />
of nutrition. The recommendations<br />
highlighted the importance of foods such<br />
as green leafy vegetables, fruit, and milk.<br />
Following the war, field studies assessed<br />
the health, performance and nutritional<br />
status of troops in different environments<br />
and led to the development of a variety of<br />
rations for a variety conditions.<br />
K-Rations<br />
During World War II, A-rations (garrison)<br />
were fresh, refrigerated or frozen, and<br />
prepared in dining halls or field kitchens.<br />
B-rations, also known as field rations, were<br />
canned, packaged, or preserved, and could<br />
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be prepared without refrigeration. C-ration<br />
was an individual ration precooked and<br />
ready to eat – hot or cold. K-rations were<br />
short duration (two to three day) meals for<br />
paratroopers and other specialized units.<br />
Easily stashed in bags or packs, K-rations<br />
were extremely durable and lightweight;<br />
however, their overuse contributed to<br />
cases of vitamin deficiency and malnutrition,<br />
and they were ultimately retired in<br />
1948. The D-ration was an emergency<br />
ration consisting of bars of chocolate and<br />
other ingredients that provided high caloric<br />
content. Additional types were developed<br />
for specialized needs and circumstances.<br />
Currently in use are A-rations, B-rations,<br />
MREs (meal, ready to eat), FSRs (First<br />
Strike Ration), and the HOOAH! Bar – an<br />
energy bar found in some MREs.<br />
A “Lean” Fighting Machine<br />
The Department of Defense considers<br />
obesity a national security issue. It spends<br />
$4.5 billion on food services annually, as<br />
well as $1.1 billion on medical care to cope<br />
with obesity-related issues. Since 1986,<br />
the Military Nutrition Division of the U.S.<br />
Army Research Institute of Environmental<br />
Medicine has researched the physical,<br />
physiological and nutritional needs of<br />
military personnel.<br />
Food should taste good. With that<br />
in mind, fruit, vegetable and whole-grain<br />
choices are being increased while fats are<br />
reduced. MREs provide about 1,200 calories<br />
and contain a greater variety of foods,<br />
vegetarian options, and a flameless ration<br />
heater. Intended for use during the first 72<br />
hours or operations for forward-deployed<br />
troops, FSRs are high-energy provisions<br />
that contain around 3,000 calories with<br />
more carbohydrates, have less packaging,<br />
and require no preparation. They are<br />
designed to replenish energy quickly and<br />
to provide adequate nutrition and energy<br />
for short periods during intense combat<br />
operations. Classified as a “restricted ration,”<br />
they can be the sole source of food<br />
for no more than 10 days.<br />
Recent decades have seen the development<br />
of significant menu modifications<br />
and weight-control intervention programs<br />
for soldiers. <strong>New</strong>ly established ration and<br />
hydration requirements were created for<br />
soldiers and others working in high altitudes<br />
and extreme temperatures. Additionally,<br />
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nutritional influences on immune function,<br />
nutritional interventions, and susceptibility<br />
to disease during high-stress training,<br />
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resistance. For an army that marches on<br />
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Astronauts Seek Answers from<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
Great news! The National<br />
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announced the inclusion<br />
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expert panel tasked with<br />
addressing heightened<br />
musculoskeletal risks<br />
amongst astronauts.<br />
NASA recognizes heightened risks of<br />
musculoskeletal injuries to our astronauts<br />
and, accordingly, empanelled multidisciplinary<br />
experts to identify impacting factors<br />
such as microgravity exposure, flight<br />
weight and landing forces - topics were<br />
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Injury Risk Summit where protection and<br />
prevention strategies were discussed.<br />
Attending the Summit was University<br />
of South Florida chiropractor, John Mayer,<br />
DC, PhD, Lincoln <strong>College</strong> Endowed<br />
Chair in Biomechanical and <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
Research, and associate professor, School<br />
of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation<br />
Sciences at USF Health.<br />
Dr. Mayer feels chiropractic care<br />
represents advancement in prevention<br />
and protection protocols. As the spine’s<br />
musculoskeletal support breaks down in<br />
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Such a condition often leads to<br />
other debilitating health concerns, such as<br />
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age individuals, he explained. Possible<br />
options to enhance astronauts’ safety<br />
measures can include developing new<br />
equipment, altering spaceflight exercise<br />
procedures, and new healthcare practices.
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Alumni Spotlight<br />
Chronic Pain among Veterans Presents Unique Challenges for<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong>: Andrew Dunn, DC (NYCC ’99) on Caring for Veterans<br />
Dr. Andrew Dunn, who treats injured veterans in his capacity as Staff Chiropractor at<br />
VA Western <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> Healthcare System, shared some of his thoughts.<br />
Dr. Dunn finds musculoskeletal complaints<br />
to be common among veterans<br />
regardless of the recentness of their<br />
military service. “Not surprisingly,” he<br />
says, “the majority of our consult requests<br />
are for back pain.” Among more recent<br />
veterans, however, co-morbid conditions<br />
such as post-traumatic stress disorder<br />
(PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and<br />
depression may influence Dunn’s case<br />
management.<br />
Recognizing certain commonalities<br />
among patients whose response to treatment<br />
was limited, Dunn was curious<br />
to know the extent to which certain<br />
co-morbid conditions might influence<br />
clinical outcomes. “There are a number<br />
of well-founded theories that explain<br />
how chronic-pain complaints could be<br />
perpetuated or otherwise influenced by<br />
behavioral health issues,” he said. “We<br />
also noticed difficulties in managing patients<br />
who had issues with obesity, had<br />
reduced conditioning, and expressed<br />
fear-avoidance behaviors with regard to<br />
movement for fear of further injury.” It<br />
was important to convince the patient<br />
that he or she could begin moving and<br />
exercising with a focus on function over<br />
pain: “Providing pain management and<br />
instructions on self-care measures while<br />
validating the nature of their complaints<br />
and providing encouragement can be a<br />
powerful combination.”<br />
In an effort to better understand<br />
patient outcomes Dunn took part in a<br />
number of research studies. He was<br />
aware that although quality-assurance<br />
data was regularly tracked to assess clinic<br />
performance, the process for performing<br />
research within the VA was highly detailed<br />
and regulated, with proposals submitted<br />
to the Institutional Review Board<br />
for consideration, and then carried out<br />
based upon the requirements and rules<br />
of research within VA.<br />
Asked what his research revealed,<br />
Dunn responded, “The take-away message<br />
is that no one provider type can<br />
adequately address the diverse needs<br />
of chronic-pain patients with complex<br />
presentations. It is essential that chiropractors<br />
recognize the significance<br />
of co-morbid conditions and how they<br />
may influence clinical outcomes. Most<br />
importantly, develop a network of providers<br />
including specialists in behavioral<br />
health for referral or co-management as<br />
appropriate.”<br />
While the role of chiropractic in treat-<br />
Dr. Andrew Dunn (NYCC '99)<br />
ing men and women in the military and<br />
after their discharge has yet to be fully<br />
defined, Dunn believes that chiropractors<br />
who can appreciate the responsibilities of<br />
working within a larger healthcare system<br />
and find ways to add value to that system<br />
are well-suited to work within veterans’<br />
healthcare. “Value is defined not by the<br />
individual provider, but by the system;<br />
and those providers focused on making<br />
meaningful contributions to the mission<br />
of that system should be successful. “<br />
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Student Spotlight<br />
NYCC Acupuncture Student Discusses<br />
Transition from Military Service to Campus<br />
Initially, John Lehmann’s goal was to<br />
become a Navy SEAL (sea, air and<br />
land) but he ultimately turned to the<br />
Army and, at the age of 20, began a<br />
military career that would span 14 years.<br />
After completing flight medic school,<br />
his next four and a half years were spent<br />
in Joint Special Operations Command,<br />
then off to Japan for his final three years<br />
of active duty, where, as a noncommissioned<br />
officer, he was in charge of the<br />
Emergency Department, administering<br />
and ordering all immunizations for U.S.<br />
Army and Marine Corps personnel in<br />
that country.<br />
A journey that led him to the Finger<br />
Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has had<br />
its share of fascinating twists and turns. Born at Ft. Leonard<br />
Wood, Mo., John was still an infant when his family – Army<br />
Special Forces father, beautician mother, and two older sisters<br />
– returned to their native Buffalo. He was introduced to Asian<br />
culture when, at the age of 12, he began lessons in martial<br />
arts. Following high school, John worked for the Department<br />
of Energy as a hazardous-materials technician. Trained as an<br />
emergency medical technician, he performed these duties for<br />
the Department of Energy. After two years, he felt it time for<br />
a major change and he joined the military.<br />
John Lehmann<br />
Undertakes Natural Healthcare for<br />
his PTSD<br />
Still a member of the Guard, in 2008<br />
John sought help from the Buffalo VA<br />
for the post-traumatic stress disorder that<br />
had begun to manifest itself in Japan.<br />
When the emotions, migraines and loss<br />
of sleep precipitated by the horrors of<br />
combat and taking care of fallen friends<br />
remained unmanageable despite treatment,<br />
a psychiatrist placed him on five<br />
different medications. Having nurtured<br />
his interest in Asian culture and alternative<br />
medicine while overseas, he informed<br />
the psychiatrist he planned to integrate<br />
acupuncture and chiropractic treatments<br />
into his care. Both proved to be powerful medicine for him.<br />
With a medical discharge scheduled to end his military career<br />
in 2011, John explored attending occupational therapy school<br />
but felt acupuncture held more promise for him. “Plus, it is<br />
cultural medicine,” he says, recalling the “barefoot doctors”<br />
that traveled from village to village in China. He entered the<br />
FLSAOM in September 2011 and will graduate with his Master<br />
of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree in<br />
2015. During his three days a week on campus, he works in the<br />
herbal dispensary and teaches Taiji at the Athletic Center. He<br />
also receives regular acupuncture and chiropractic treatments.<br />
Military Service<br />
In 2004, John took a break from the military in order to return<br />
to the States to finish his bachelor’s degree and find a job<br />
in law enforcement or firefighting. A lackluster economy didn’t<br />
serve up the job he sought, so he joined the Air National Guard<br />
and was assigned to Flight Line Security where, within a year,<br />
he was transferring prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to their<br />
home countries. He quipped that he traveled to “anything that<br />
has a ‘stan’ at the end of it.” It was dangerous work, tension at<br />
every turn. During that time, John was accepted as an Alaska<br />
state trooper – a job he had applied for because his then wife,<br />
also in the service, was from Alaska and wanted to return. He<br />
spent two years at the job and then returned to Buffalo.<br />
It Works<br />
Previously unable to sleep for more than four hours, John<br />
now finds that with treatments he sleeps well and feels rested<br />
upon awakening. Plus, he is now down to only one medication.<br />
“Acupuncture and the treatments I receive have allowed my<br />
emotional triggers to begin taking a back seat, thanks to [Associate<br />
Professor] Katherine M. Taromina and her guidance to the<br />
interns who have treated me. I owe them a debt of gratitude.”<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong> care has also helped John - the cervical adjustments<br />
work wonders in reducing the frequency and severity of his<br />
migraine headaches and have provided relief for his temporal<br />
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Multiple Degrees Awarded at <strong>July</strong> Ceremony<br />
Diversity marked the diplomas handed<br />
out during NYCC’s <strong>July</strong> exercises –<br />
representing, all told, six distinct academic<br />
degrees. Graduates included 28<br />
Doctor of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> (DC) candidates, 17 Master of<br />
Science in Acupuncture (MSA) or Master of Science<br />
in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM) and<br />
33 Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN). There were<br />
4 from the Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging<br />
(MSDI), and 1 from the Master of Science in Clinical<br />
Anatomy (MSCA). In addition there were 23 graduates<br />
from the Master of Science in Human Anatomy<br />
& Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI) - the program’s<br />
first graduating class.<br />
Military Service Recognition<br />
Students, faculty, and staff that had served in<br />
the United States military were recognized for their<br />
service. In acknowledging the many sacrifices made<br />
Robert Cotè, DC (left), was one of the graduates recognized for<br />
his service in the United States military.<br />
Commencement speaker Bastyr University President Daniel K. Church, PhD<br />
by our brave men and women in<br />
uniform, the <strong>College</strong> now bestows<br />
Military Honor Cords to graduating<br />
students on active duty, and to<br />
those in the guard or reserves or<br />
veterans.<br />
Commencement Speaker<br />
Commencement speaker, Bastyr<br />
University President Daniel K.<br />
Church, PhD, likened commencement<br />
to a harvest – the time when<br />
effort applied bears fruit. “Strive<br />
to have control over yourself…go<br />
with confidence and boldness into<br />
a world that is waiting to learn what<br />
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he advised the master’s candidates.<br />
He intoned the doctorate candidates,<br />
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small things but never be small or<br />
petty – teach perspective. Be lavish<br />
in expressing affirmation and stingy<br />
with complaints - teach generosity.<br />
Let your hands that have been<br />
trained to heal never do violence of<br />
any kind – teach peace. Give a fair<br />
share of time to those who cannot<br />
afford to pay you – teach justice.<br />
Let your eyes see the large scenes,<br />
your minds see the patterns implicit<br />
in the universe - teach wholeness.<br />
Live with joy, with laughter with<br />
compassion – teach hope.<br />
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<strong>New</strong>s Briefs<br />
Ronald J. Wellikoff, DC (NYCC ’76), Earns<br />
NYCC Distinguished Alumnus Recognition<br />
NYCC President Dr. Frank J. Nicchi recognized Ronald J.<br />
Wellikoff, DC (NYCC ’76), with a Distinguished Alumni Recognition<br />
Award for Wellikoff ’s many achievements and generous<br />
contributions to chiropractic education before a gathering<br />
of 48 alumni who attended NYCC’s alumni luncheon at the<br />
Florida <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Association National Convention in Orlando.<br />
Previously, in 2005, Dr. Wellikoff funded the purchase<br />
of the <strong>College</strong>’s “Wall of Appreciation” located on campus<br />
in the Kenneth W. Padgett Administration Building - a wall<br />
that honored his parents, Abbott and Miriam Wellikoff, and<br />
publicly recognized donors who generously contributed to the<br />
<strong>College</strong>.<br />
Former president of both the Florida <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Association<br />
and the Broward County <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Society, and named<br />
“Chiropractor of the Year” by each, Wellikoff now serves as<br />
Vice-Chair of the Florida Board of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Medicine,<br />
chairs its Disciplinary Committee, and is a member of the<br />
American <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Association’s Executive Committee for<br />
Coding and Reimbursement.<br />
Dr. Wellikoff ’s instructional efforts are noteworthy, having<br />
authored a workbook entitled “An Overview,” and “A Guide<br />
to Office Coding, Office Procedure and Documentation,” and<br />
completed coursework in orthopedics and industrial consulting.<br />
His postgraduate studies include primary care orthopedics,<br />
rehabilitation, neurology, and disability and impairment<br />
Dr. Ronald J. Wellikoff ( NYCC ‘76) and<br />
NYCC President Dr. Frank J. Nicchi<br />
evaluation, and he is currently developing the curriculum for<br />
the first Certified <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Physician Assistant program<br />
sponsored by the Florida <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Association. In addition,<br />
Dr. Wellikoff completed and taught certificate coursework<br />
relating to the State of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation<br />
system.<br />
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mandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Orthotic inserts offer him<br />
better posture and reduce musculoskeletal pain. No one is<br />
more professional than the doctors and acupuncturists he<br />
has seen at NYCC, says John. In his work as a flight medic<br />
and combat medic, he has seen good work performed with<br />
bad bedside manner. “The thing that strikes me is that these<br />
students, [under the guidance of] <strong>College</strong> faculty are causing<br />
an amazing paradigm shift in healthcare, and it’s trickling into<br />
veterans’ issues. This is so exciting to me!”<br />
Family and Other Interests<br />
The school’s proximity to Buffalo allows him time to<br />
spend with his three sons: Noah (13), Lucas (10), and Forest<br />
(5). While in Buffalo, John also keeps busy with movies – not<br />
going to them; being in them. It all began when he took his<br />
sons to a horror festival and learned that the producer of a<br />
movie being filmed in Buffalo was looking for extra mutants<br />
and dead people. When he arrived on the set, a director who<br />
knew his martial-arts instructor asked John to choreograph<br />
and act in a fight scene. It turned out so well he was asked<br />
about doing films for the Toronto Film Festival. He had<br />
turned down two previous film offers because of school:<br />
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<strong>New</strong>s Briefs<br />
NYCC Launches Naval Internship<br />
NYCC recently launched a remote internship at the Naval<br />
Health Clinic situated on the Naval Base in <strong>New</strong>port, R.I., and<br />
the Naval Branch Health Clinic situated on the Naval Submarine<br />
Base in Groton-<strong>New</strong> London, Connecticut. Naval Branch<br />
Health Clinic departments include primary care, pediatric,<br />
family medicine, undersea medicine, mental health, physical<br />
therapy, optometry and radiology. Orthopedics, podiatry and<br />
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Barassi, DC, will serve as NYCC’s adjunct faculty chiropractor.<br />
The Naval Health Clinic-<strong>New</strong> England treats active-duty<br />
military personnel throughout <strong>New</strong> England. The <strong>New</strong>port<br />
Naval Base claims bragging rights over the Naval War <strong>College</strong><br />
(NWC) along with other Tenant Commands and schools. War<br />
<strong>College</strong> patients, generally older, higher-ranking officers who<br />
have already seen combat and present chronic conditions or<br />
significant injuries, will represent all branches of the Department<br />
of Defense, including Homeland Security. <strong>New</strong> London,<br />
an operational naval submarine base, is home port to a<br />
number of fast-attack nuclear submarines and hosts a younger<br />
demographic of active duty Marines, Army, Army Air Guard,<br />
Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel, as well as the Coast<br />
Guard Academy Cadets.<br />
NYCC students will see a variety of musculoskeletal conditions<br />
and acute musculoskeletal injuries, said Wendy Maneri,<br />
DC, MS, who is Chief of Staff for both the Seneca Falls and<br />
The Naval Submarine Base in Groton-<strong>New</strong> London, Conn., is one of<br />
the two sites of NYCC’s new remote internship opportunity.<br />
Rochester Health Centers and heads NYCC’s <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
Clinical Education.<br />
The internship, available for students in trimesters seven<br />
and above, is tailored to hone expertise in all aspects of clinical<br />
evaluation including history taking, physical examination, and<br />
any ancillary testing that is associated with clinical decisionmaking.<br />
Students will develop a clinical diagnosis and treatment<br />
plan, then initiate the plan, and ultimately render appropriate<br />
care under supervision until the patient is discharged.<br />
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one for “The Warrior,” starring Nick Nolte; and the other<br />
for “Batman.” He will play a leading role in a horror film,<br />
“Holland Rd.,” being shot in Buffalo beginning in September<br />
by Paper Ghost Productions and Deftone Studio Productions.<br />
John will play a cocky college student who likes to<br />
party; and while we can’t reveal the outcome, let’s just say<br />
that for his character it’s not a rosy one.<br />
John is also developing a business plan for a holistic<br />
healthcare facility that will incorporate acupuncture, Oriental<br />
medicine, yoga, and other aspects of natural healing. He also<br />
teaches martial arts, “mostly to cops and people in dangerous<br />
professions.” Asked if he would want his sons to choose a<br />
career in the military, he states an emphatic, “Absolutely!”<br />
This devoted dad recognizes and appreciates the differing<br />
talents of all three of his boys, and is determined to support<br />
each of them in their future choices. And who knows?<br />
Maybe they’ll become movie stars, too!<br />
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<strong>New</strong>s Briefs<br />
<strong>New</strong> Orthotics Elective Gains Traction - “From the Ground Up”<br />
Starting in September, Associate Professor Dennis M.<br />
Homack, DC, MS, began teaching a class with a big<br />
name – Advanced Lower Extremity Movement Analysis<br />
and Uses of Orthoses – and a significant instructional impact.<br />
Homack, who serves as NYCC’s liaison to Foot Levelers, said,<br />
“The elective is a significant step in orthotics instruction; no<br />
other school is doing one.”<br />
The new, single-credit elective is available to fifth-, sixth-,<br />
and seventh-trimester chiropractic students as well as to interns<br />
assigned to the Seneca Falls Health Center. Currently,<br />
more than 70 percent of chiropractors recommend some type<br />
of orthotic to their patients. NYCC now provides interested<br />
chiropractic students with the opportunity to better understand<br />
the science behind orthotics, assess their application to<br />
particular healthcare conditions, experience orthotics firsthand,<br />
and scan others for purposes of discerning contact patterns<br />
each foot makes on a flat surface when bearing weight.<br />
Literature Supported<br />
In developing the new course, Homack drew from literature<br />
and from the significant clinical experience of NYCC’s clinical<br />
faculty. The course was reviewed by the chiropractic faculty<br />
and clinicians, and vetted through the Curriculum Committee.<br />
According to Homack, instruction extends beyond postural<br />
and gait analysis, and will address gait disturbances due to<br />
disease, injury and natural aging. Where orthotics are recommended,<br />
the chiropractic students will have learned how to<br />
scan, order, and fit them.<br />
With the new program in place, faculty, staff, and students<br />
in programs other than the Doctor of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> program<br />
will still need their clinician’s recommendation as part of their<br />
treatment plan; however, Doctor of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> students at<br />
the Seneca Falls campus may now choose to be scanned and<br />
receive their orthotics without clinician approval as an educational/interest<br />
opportunity. While NYCC’s other health centers<br />
are equipped to scan for orthotics, the Campus Health<br />
Center is the only one that dispenses them without cost to<br />
the recipient. Therefore, students at the other locations must<br />
return to campus to be scanned if they wish to receive their<br />
complimentary orthotics.<br />
Dr. Dennis Homack (second from right) discusses Foot Levelers orthotics<br />
with (from left) chiropractic interns Ciara Luettgen, Michael Bokor, and<br />
Tim Huang.<br />
Research<br />
Just as patients are enjoying added support from their orthotics,<br />
the orthotics industry, too, is finding support for their<br />
products through scientific research – some of it performed<br />
here at NYCC. Investigating Foot Levelers custom-molded<br />
orthotic intervention products, Dean of Research Jeanmarie<br />
Burke, PhD, and Assistant Professor Owen Papuga, PhD, were<br />
tasked to identify and assess the neuromuscular benefits of<br />
orthotics. According to Burke, “Our research on Foot Levelers<br />
orthotics revealed neuromuscular benefits of orthotics for balance<br />
control and running economy.” Drs. Burke and Papuga<br />
are currently involved in clinical projects to better understand<br />
the neuromuscular benefits of orthotics in treating patients<br />
with chronic low-back pain – specifically, the effectiveness of<br />
Foot Levelers orthotics on reducing pain and improving coordination<br />
during balance and walking tasks. This program also<br />
provided information on the reliability of the scanner technology<br />
for prescribing Foot Levelers orthotics.<br />
Foot Levelers also recently awarded NYCC a $243,000<br />
grant for a randomized control trial performed by NYCC’s<br />
Veterans’s Administration Residency Director Adjunct Professor<br />
Paul Dougherty, DC, at the Canandaigua Veterans Administration<br />
Medical Center. The project is designed to assess the<br />
effectiveness of custom foot orthotics in veterans from the<br />
ages of 18 to 65 years with chronic low-back pain and to evaluate<br />
their effect on pain and disability in this patient population.<br />
over a two year period.<br />
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<strong>New</strong>s Briefs<br />
A Resoundingly Successful Homecoming <strong>2012</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong> played host<br />
to friends, faculty, and former graduates<br />
for a delightful weekend where people<br />
danced, dined, re-connected and received top-notch<br />
instruction.<br />
Friday began with Dr. Teresa Hoban’s seminar on<br />
public health and resources available to educate patient<br />
populations. Dr. Sandra Hartwell led instruction<br />
within the anatomy lab for practitioners. Dr. Louis<br />
Lupinacci and Dr. Mariangela Penna offered strategies<br />
for financial documentation.<br />
On Friday evening, Ventosa Vineyards was the<br />
place to gather for great food and lively conversation.<br />
Dr. Frank Nicchi’s spoke to Standard Process’ longstanding<br />
generous support for the <strong>College</strong> and unveiled<br />
an artistic rendition of NYCC’s athletic center bearing<br />
its new name, “The Standard Process Health and Fitness<br />
Center.” A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating<br />
(l to r) NYCC Board member Dr. James Powell, NYCC President Dr. Frank Nicchi,<br />
Standard Process President Mr. Charles DuBois, and Standard Process Director<br />
of Professional Development Dr. John Nab unveil artist’s rendition of NYCC’s<br />
newly named athletic center, The Standard Process Health and Fitness Center.<br />
Dr. Teresa Hoban (NYCC ‘97)<br />
the official re-naming will take place at the Standard<br />
Process Health and Fitness Center October 18.<br />
During the balance of the weekend, such presentations<br />
as Dr. Anthony Lisi’s discussion about chiropractic<br />
and the Veteran’s Administration Healthcare<br />
System, Dr. Elise Hewitt’s lecture on pediatric cases,<br />
and Dr. David Seaman’s lively talk about inflammation,<br />
kept everyone entertained, informed, and on their<br />
toes. Saturday evening an Alumni-Student-Faculty<br />
mixer took place in the North Dining Hall. And on<br />
Sunday Dr. Lisa Bloom offered a well-received talk<br />
on philosophy.<br />
Dr. David Seaman (NYCC ‘86)<br />
Dr. Elise Hewitt Drs. Louis Lupinacci and Mariangela Penna (NYCC ‘86)<br />
Dr. Anthony Lisi<br />
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In Memoriam<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong> Acknowledges an Iwo Jima War Hero<br />
<strong>Chiropractic</strong> joins the<br />
rest of the country in<br />
mourning the loss of a very<br />
special man, Paul Baker, DC,<br />
who passed away on <strong>July</strong> 25,<br />
<strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Baker, served as Pharmacist<br />
1st class on a PT<br />
boat during the Second<br />
World War and, according to<br />
his friend, Milrod Hanas, DC,<br />
though wounded, selflessly<br />
continued in his efforts to save<br />
the lives of his fellow wounded<br />
Marines during battle conditions.<br />
He joined more than<br />
71,000 other American servicemen<br />
during an intense battle for<br />
the zealously defended island<br />
of Iwo Jima on February 19,<br />
1943. The human loss was<br />
staggering with Japanese deaths<br />
approaching 20,000 and American<br />
fatalities topping 6,800.<br />
Recipient of the Purple Heart,<br />
he witnessed the well-known<br />
flag-raising on Mount Surbachi<br />
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and was awarded the Bronze<br />
Star for his actions in 2007, 62<br />
years later, at the age of 82.<br />
Plagued with severe headaches<br />
that led to early discharge<br />
from service, Baker sought<br />
relief from a chiropractor. One<br />
treatment later his headaches<br />
were gone. Though he’d entertained<br />
becoming a medical<br />
doctor, he instead became a<br />
chiropractor and practiced in<br />
Greece, N.Y., for more than<br />
45 years.<br />
NYCC Chancellor Dr. Kenneth<br />
Padgett said of Baker, “He<br />
was one of the most patriotic<br />
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<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong> mourns the passing<br />
of Harry Hudes DC, on <strong>August</strong><br />
8, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
A 1948 graduate of CIC<br />
(NYCC’s predecessor); Dr.<br />
Hudes was an instructor at<br />
the <strong>College</strong> while maintaining<br />
his practice in the Bronx. He<br />
served as a college dean in<br />
the 1950’s under the guidance<br />
of Dr. Frank E Dean. The<br />
In Memoriam<br />
NYCC Mourns the Loss of Lillian M. Ford, DC (NYCC ’85)<br />
Just as Transitions was going<br />
to press, the NYCC community<br />
learned of the sudden and<br />
untimely passing of Dr. Lillian<br />
M. Ford, a highly regarded<br />
faculty member whose career,<br />
at age 52, spanned four decades,<br />
and as NYCC President<br />
Dr. Frank J. Nicchi recounted,<br />
“whose compassion for her<br />
students and devotion to the<br />
<strong>College</strong> were without equal.”<br />
The campus was left shocked<br />
and saddened.<br />
Lillian M. Ford, DC<br />
As articles go, none could<br />
adequately pay tribute to Dr. Ford, her life, and the profound<br />
impact she had on her colleagues, her students, and the literally<br />
thousands of alumni who cherished her. Here we do well to<br />
announce Lillian’s passing and, as we gather ourselves, we will<br />
more appropriately honor her. A campus memorial service will<br />
be held at noon on October 30, <strong>2012</strong>, in the Delavan Theater.<br />
The Dr. Lillian M. Ford Memorial Scholarship has been established.<br />
The <strong>College</strong> will feature her exquisite photographs in<br />
its upcoming annual calendar. An accomplished photographer,<br />
she leaves but glimpses of a special world as seen through her<br />
eyes – pictures that will adorn a faculty conference room soon<br />
to bear her name. Dr. Nicchi described Lillian as “the ultimate<br />
teacher - someone who, by living what she loved, taught us all<br />
by her example.”<br />
Born September 26, 1959, in Queens and raised in Westbury,<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>, Dr. Ford completed her undergraduate studies at the<br />
Former Dean of Columbia Institute of <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
Dies at Age 93<br />
students dedicated the 1955<br />
Columbian yearbook to him,<br />
citing his distinguished qualities<br />
as a chiropractor, teacher and<br />
humanitarian.<br />
A leader in chiropractic<br />
affairs in the Bronx and Westchester<br />
County, Hudes contributed<br />
significantly to the<br />
profession he loved. Active<br />
within the American <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
Association and the<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> Institute of Technology and subsequently earned her<br />
Doctor of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> degree in 1985 from <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
<strong>College</strong>. She began teaching at the <strong>College</strong> in 1984<br />
as a graduate fellow in anatomy, hired by <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> Institute<br />
of Technology to instruct the chiropractic college’s anatomy<br />
coursework. When NYCC relocated upstate in 1991 she joined<br />
the move. A Fellow in the American <strong>College</strong> of Chiropractors<br />
and associate professor in the <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Clinical Sciences Department,<br />
Dr. Ford was well-respected by her colleagues, students<br />
and alumni alike.<br />
Dr. Ford knew from the age of eight she wanted to be a<br />
chiropractor - ultimately choosing NYCC for its excellent reputation.<br />
She expressed a love for the <strong>College</strong> and a passion for<br />
its history. Recently asked in class about her goals, Dr. Ford responded,<br />
“I want to make an impact on chiropractic throughout<br />
the world. That’s why I teach; all of you are that impact.”<br />
In addition to photography, she enjoyed gardening, playing<br />
golf, and the guitar. Lillian also followed politics and was a<br />
motorcycle enthusiast. She is survived by her longtime partner,<br />
Cathy Bruckner, DC; sisters Marie and Kathleen; nephew Steven;<br />
and her adoring dogs, Ali and Charley.<br />
Those wishing to make a contribution to fund the Dr. Lillian<br />
M. Ford Memorial Scholarship may do so online at WWW.<br />
NYCC.EDU - click the “Give” icon followed by “Memorials.”<br />
Alternatively, checks may be made payable to the order of<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong> and addressed to: Attention<br />
Jill Henry, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> <strong>Chiropractic</strong> <strong>College</strong>, 2360 State Rte. 89,<br />
Seneca Falls, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 13148 (please indicate “Dr. Lillian M.<br />
Ford Memorial Scholarship” in the check’s memo section).<br />
Finally, gifts may be phoned in to Ms. Henry at 1-800-234-6922,<br />
extension 3151.<br />
Background image by Dr. Lillian M. Ford<br />
Harry Hudes DC<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> State <strong>Chiropractic</strong><br />
Association he applied his efforts<br />
to help pass <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
licensure legislation in 1964.<br />
The father of four sons,<br />
grandfather of 15, and great<br />
grandfather of 4, Dr. Hudes<br />
will be missed by many.<br />
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Alumni Update ~ Alumni Update ~ Alumni Update<br />
What’s <strong>New</strong>s?<br />
Class of 1998<br />
Sherry Anne Lints, DC, CFT, of Utica, N.Y., released her<br />
second studio album produced in Nashville, Tenn. Her first<br />
single “God Made a Way” can be heard on local and national<br />
radio stations across the U.S. To obtain a copy of her new album,<br />
Keep on Prayin’, visit www.SherryAnne.com. She also became<br />
a published songwriter, columnist and Zumba instructor in<br />
the last four months. After appearing in two family films and<br />
one television program, she hopes to write a book next. Stay<br />
tuned on facebook and twitter. She can be reached by e-mail at<br />
drsaline@gmail.com.<br />
months old in November 2011 and just finalized the adoption<br />
in September <strong>2012</strong>. Big sister Cosette and one year old<br />
Evangeline are very happy with each other and the parents are<br />
thrilled. Dr. Schamberger practices in Rochester, N.Y.<br />
Shawn Williams, DC, PhD ('04), and Yarissa Williams,<br />
DC, MPH (‘05), proudly announce the birth of their daughter,<br />
Lyanna Marie Williams, born on <strong>August</strong> 17, <strong>2012</strong>. She joins her<br />
big brother, Logan Christopher Williams, age 2. The Williams’<br />
live and practice in Montclair, N.J.<br />
Class of 2005/Class of 2006<br />
Class of 2004/2005<br />
Nicholas Schamberger, DC, ('04) and Andrea Schamberger,<br />
are proud to announce the adoption of their daughter,<br />
Evangeline Hope. They brought Evangeline home at two<br />
Kevin Sommer, DC ('06), and Maria Zalone, DC ('05), are<br />
proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Gianna Marie.<br />
She was born June 11th weighing 8 lbs. 4 oz. and measuring 23<br />
inches long. They practice together in Fairport, N.Y. and can be<br />
reached at drzalone@perintonhillschiropractic.com.<br />
What’s <strong>New</strong>s?<br />
Your fellow alumni want to know! Share your personal and professional successes with us – marriages,<br />
births, awards, achievements and professional advancement. Mail this form to: Peter Van Tyle, Vice<br />
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References for the published peer-reviewed scientific research papers:<br />
1. National Board of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Examiners. 2005.<br />
2. Stude DE. JMPT 23 (3) April 2000<br />
3. Stude DE. JMPT 1997; 20(9):590-601.<br />
4. Stude DE. JMPT 2001; 24(4):279-287<br />
5. Cambron, JA. JMPT May 2011 (Vol. 34, Issue 4, Pages 254-260)<br />
6. Zhang, J. J of <strong>Chiropractic</strong> Medicine June 2007 6:2, 56-65<br />
7. Jensen B. J Chiro Ed 2007; 21(1):109<br />
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