July - August 2012 (PDF Version) - New York Chiropractic College

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Ronald J. Wellikoff, DC (NYCC ’76), Earns
NYCC Distinguished Alumnus Recognition
NYCC President Dr. Frank J. Nicchi recognized Ronald J.
Wellikoff, DC (NYCC ’76), with a Distinguished Alumni Recognition
Award for Wellikoff ’s many achievements and generous
contributions to chiropractic education before a gathering
of 48 alumni who attended NYCC’s alumni luncheon at the
Florida Chiropractic Association National Convention in Orlando.
Previously, in 2005, Dr. Wellikoff funded the purchase
of the College’s “Wall of Appreciation” located on campus
in the Kenneth W. Padgett Administration Building - a wall
that honored his parents, Abbott and Miriam Wellikoff, and
publicly recognized donors who generously contributed to the
College.
Former president of both the Florida Chiropractic Association
and the Broward County Chiropractic Society, and named
“Chiropractor of the Year” by each, Wellikoff now serves as
Vice-Chair of the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine,
chairs its Disciplinary Committee, and is a member of the
American Chiropractic Association’s Executive Committee for
Coding and Reimbursement.
Dr. Wellikoff ’s instructional efforts are noteworthy, having
authored a workbook entitled “An Overview,” and “A Guide
to Office Coding, Office Procedure and Documentation,” and
completed coursework in orthopedics and industrial consulting.
His postgraduate studies include primary care orthopedics,
rehabilitation, neurology, and disability and impairment
Dr. Ronald J. Wellikoff ( NYCC ‘76) and
NYCC President Dr. Frank J. Nicchi
evaluation, and he is currently developing the curriculum for
the first Certified Chiropractic Physician Assistant program
sponsored by the Florida Chiropractic Association. In addition,
Dr. Wellikoff completed and taught certificate coursework
relating to the State of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation
system.
NYCC Acupuncture Student Discusses Transition from Military Service to Campus
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mandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Orthotic inserts offer him
better posture and reduce musculoskeletal pain. No one is
more professional than the doctors and acupuncturists he
has seen at NYCC, says John. In his work as a flight medic
and combat medic, he has seen good work performed with
bad bedside manner. “The thing that strikes me is that these
students, [under the guidance of] College faculty are causing
an amazing paradigm shift in healthcare, and it’s trickling into
veterans’ issues. This is so exciting to me!”
Family and Other Interests
The school’s proximity to Buffalo allows him time to
spend with his three sons: Noah (13), Lucas (10), and Forest
(5). While in Buffalo, John also keeps busy with movies – not
going to them; being in them. It all began when he took his
sons to a horror festival and learned that the producer of a
movie being filmed in Buffalo was looking for extra mutants
and dead people. When he arrived on the set, a director who
knew his martial-arts instructor asked John to choreograph
and act in a fight scene. It turned out so well he was asked
about doing films for the Toronto Film Festival. He had
turned down two previous film offers because of school:
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