Back from Japan

Last weekend, accompanied by Dr. Carl Gillman of West Liberty, Iowa, I taught a seminar for chiropractors in Tokyo, Japan. We had a nice turn out with many practitioners and a few chiropractic students.

Our host, Dr. Mitsu Shiokawa, is the president of the Shiokawa School of Chiropractic. His sons, Dr. Takashi Shiokawa and Dr. Masashi Shiokawa served as translators for us. Dr. Gillman taught the section on precise upper cervical chiropractic technique and I presented lectures on the philosophy of chiropractic.
The experience was great, but a fast turnaround. We arrived Thursday evening and preparing to teach the program on Friday. We taught the seminar on Saturday and Sunday and then left for the airport again on Monday. It’s a little difficult to go so far and return so soon, but we weren’t there for sightseeing. It’s important to improve the quality of chiropractic care people receive by contributing to excellence in the training of doctors of chiropractic. I’m sure that Dr. Gillman agrees with me that it was an honor and a privilege to participate in the rapid growth of chiropractic worldwide. It’s also noteworthy that chiropractic, an American discovery, began in Davenport, Iowa not so long ago. The rapid growth of the profession attests to the fact that people have recognized how their health and performance improves under chiropractic care.