Charlene and I returned from our visit to Argentina on Wednesday. I was invited there to present a seminar before the Asociación Quiropráctica Argentina (AQA), which is the national chiropractic association in their country.
The people were wonderful, the weather warm and pleasant, and the food was great. Accompanying us was also Dr. James Healey, a distinguished colleague from New Jersey.
After several very long flights, we arrived in Córdoba, Argentina, where we rested for a few hours.
Hotel Evita, Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, Argentina
Later that afternoon we traveled by car to the beautiful resort community of Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, where we stayed at the Hotel Evita. It was a well-chosen site for the seminar, with rolling hills, fresh, country air, and wonderful food.
Our activities began on Friday morning, as we conducted proficiency testing for Argentinean chiropractors. The seminar began later, on Friday afternoon when Argentinean chiropractor, Gabriela Pasquali, presented a session on the care of pregnant women, babies and children.
(R to L) Charlene, Gabriella & Myron
Her session was followed by presentations on the principles, practice and philosophy of chiropractic from James Healey and me.
The seminar concluded on Sunday afternoon. A highlight of the trip was Saturday evening’s grand celebration, marking the Asociación Quiropráctica Argentina’s 25th anniversary.
(L to R) James Healey, Gabriela Pasquali, Myron Brown
There were ceremonies recognizing the founders, and many individual members of AQA, who have been pioneers in the development of the chiropractic profession in their country. Following the formal observance AQA threw a party, complete with cake, champagne, live music and dancing, which was still going strong when Charlene and finally I slipped off to our room at 2:30 a.m. to get some rest. We are told that the festivities continued through to the wee hours of the morning. Somehow, despite the late night, everyone was up and ready for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, and the seminar resumed with my presentation at 9:00 a.m.
Many people are unaware that chiropractic is a relatively new healing art, which was founded in the United States and the demand for it is rapidly growing in many other parts of the world. The AQA is diligently working to create a university career path in Argentina for practitioners to enter the profession. It has been a special honor and privilege for us to be playing a part in this important pioneering effort.