10. Florida Board Approves Dry Needling Amid Controversy
The Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine’s decision to approve dry needling highlighted systemic issues of influence and backroom dealings within the profession. The saga raised questions about transparency, accountability, and the integrity of chiropractic scope expansion efforts.
9. Arizona Board of Chiropractic Under Fire
A scathing audit revealed systemic failures by the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, including overreach, lack of transparency, and conflicts of interest. The revelations triggered legislative reforms and underscored the pervasive influence of monopolistic entities in state-level regulation.
8. Australian Chiropractic Board Reinstates Ban on Infant Care
Despite overwhelming evidence of safety and parental support, the Australian Chiropractic Board reinstated a ban on spinal manipulation for children under two years old. This decision exposed medical bias, weak leadership, and the influence of entrenched entities on regulatory practices.
7. Vanterpool Lawsuit Exposes the Chiropractic Cartel
The discrimination lawsuit filed by Dr. Keita Vanterpool against the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards revealed a web of conflicts of interest and monopolistic control. The trial exposed the secretive Chiropractic Summit Group and its questionable influence over chiropractic regulation.
6. Vermont Board Quits the FCLB
In a bold move, the Vermont Board of Chiropractic voted to withdraw from the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, citing ethical concerns and questioning the organization’s monopolistic influence. This decision marked a significant step toward regulatory reform.
5. NBCE Outcomes and Leadership Shakeups
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners faced a crisis of governance as a series of resignations, lawsuits, and internal conflicts rocked the organization. These developments exposed ethical concerns and systemic flaws in the body that controls chiropractic testing.
4. Haas Study on Immunity Sparks Global Interest
Dr. Amy Haas’s groundbreaking study on chiropractic care and immune system regulation brought new attention to the profession’s role in holistic health. The research challenged conventional thinking and inspired practitioners to reimagine chiropractic’s potential impact.
3. Spike Protein Crisis Places Chiropractors on Front Lines
As lingering effects of SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins emerged as a public health crisis, chiropractors found themselves uniquely positioned to address vascular health concerns. The issue highlighted the critical role of chiropractic care in managing the ripple effects of global health challenges.
2. Chiropractic Freedom Coalition Gains Momentum
A coalition of over 50 organizations joined forces to challenge monopolistic practices in chiropractic education, licensing, and regulation. Their efforts to restore freedom and diversity within the profession marked a turning point in the fight against restraint of trade.
1. NZCC Earns Historic Accreditation from IACE
The New Zealand College of Chiropractic became the first institution to earn accreditation from the International Agency for Chiropractic Evaluation (IACE). This milestone signaled a paradigm shift in chiropractic education, championing diversity, academic excellence, and subluxation-centered principles.
These stories represent the challenges, achievements, and pivotal moments that shaped the chiropractic profession in 2024, setting the stage for a transformative future.
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