Course Description: 

There is magic in a healthy spine.  We will explore how our unique philosophy and approach is more needed today than ever before.  Every adjustment is a miracle.  We will explore the needs of a contemporary family practice and how to create a salutogenic chiropractic practice in a pathogenic world. 

Learning Outcomes: 

• Developing cultural authority within contemporary needs of our culture 
• Remaining patient centered, building trust, and creating a better life expression 

Clarity of Practice Philosophy and Purpose  

We explore the challenges and dysfunctions of the present health care delivery system particularly addressing the issues of childbirth and family health care decisions.  The goal is to build understanding in the student on the psycho-neurological dynamics in the child and the family which face the chiropractor and the chiropractic practice. Emphasis is placed on the emerging health care industry focus on salutogenesis (factors which improve health) rather than pathogenesis (factors which cause disease) and the role of the chiropractor to address those cultural needs.  Participants will be able to view a larger context of the chiropractor/practice member (doctor/patient) relationship.  They will be able to define their personal epistemology of practice within a framework of chiropractic philosophy. 

Principles and practices of chiropractic 

Patient Centered Spinal Evaluation 

A review of the indicators of spinal subluxations. How to perform evaluations and engage in relationship to the patient (particularly children) that remains patient centered and remains salutogenic.  Subluxation is often viewed as a “new pathology” that the chiropractor treats.  Participants will gain perspective and languaging that aligns to the philosophy and ideals of salutogenic care while remaining grounded in scientifically grounded clinical service.

Examination and Evaluation Procedures