2011 Winter - Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College

WINTER 2011
Focus on patient care
Masters program in
collaboration with AECC
Turning research into recovery
A holistic approach to chiropractic
A publication about chiropractic from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
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Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
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From the Chair
In the spirit of celebration and thankfulness that is
in abundance this season, I thank the individuals
who serve on the Board of Governors. These
members govern in the long standing tradition
Kelli Blunt, DC
of care, dedication, loyalty, and oversight of an
institution that we all love and with which we are all proud to be
affiliated.
The Board of Governors is responsible for the development,
welfare and continuance of CMCC as an accredited institution of
higher learning in chiropractic. The Board’s primary responsibility
is the formulation and establishment of policy pertaining to the
direction, operation and maintenance of the institution. The Board is
accountable to the membership of CMCC. We are very grateful for the
strong and unwavering support of our alumni and in particular from
the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan who
support a mandatory contribution.
As one of the responsibilities of the Board, the members met with
CMCC’s Administrative Executive in a retreat format this June to begin
work on new vision and mission statements as well as strategic goals
for the institution. These will form the foundation for the new five year
strategic plan being developed in 2011. The following statements were
approved at the Board Meeting on November 11, 2010.
Vision (who we strive to be): An academic institution recognized for
creating leaders in spinal health.
Mission (what we do): Deliver world class chiropractic education,
research and patient care.
Strategic Goals (how we do it):
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Deliver rigorous and innovative programs;
Model excellence in spinal and musculoskeletal health care;
Provide optimum patient centred care;
Model appropriate professional collaboration;
Nurture a culture of lifelong learning;
Contribute to the development of education and health policy;
Promote a healthy learning and working environment that
exemplifies CMCC’s core values
CMCC practices the discipline of excellence and creates a culture of
the highest of standards. This has a global influence in academia and
research. The Board continues to anticipate the greatness CMCC will
achieve in the next five years.
To contact any member of the Board, please email [email protected].
Winter 2011
Volume 48 / Issue 1
02 From the President
04 CMCC News
06 Impressions from the 2010
Commonwealth Games
08 Turning research into recovery
10 Changing the lives of patients
through chiropractic radiology
11 CMCC offers new masters program
12 A report from the Canadian
Chiropractic Convention
12 Centre Stage 2010
16 A holistic approach to chiropractic
18 Kenneth S. Wood Memorial
Award winner
20 Thanks to good friends
22 Passages
23 In memoriam
24 Letter to the editor
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From the President
“If your actions inspire others to
dream more, learn more, do more
and become more, you are a leader.”
John Quincy Adams
It is shaping up to be a truly
inspirational year and one that I
will reflect upon for quite a time to
come.
Jean A. Moss, DC, MBA
When I attended the World
Federation of Chiropractic’s
congress in Spain this past June, I
experienced a true “aha” moment:
The room was filled with CMCC
alumni – professional leaders,
educators and researchers who
remain dedicated and invested
in the future of the profession.
There were, in fact, 14 individuals
at the conference who had either
graduated from or been faculty
members at CMCC. Of these,
three currently head chiropractic
programs internationally, one is
a former head, one a Vice Provost
and one a Vice President Academic,
two are Deans, two are heading
graduate programs, two are senior
academic administrators and two
lead related organizations.
Many have taken their talents and
professional commitment abroad,
extending their influence beyond
Canada and the U.S. to countries
such as Switzerland, Australia,
Ireland and the U.K.
As the institution at the foundation
of many of their careers, it is a great
boon to CMCC to recognize that the
ideals, strengths and philosophy of
care embodied in our teaching have
such far-reaching influences.
Many CMCC alumni also play
important roles in their positions
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as chiropractic research chairs
in universities across Canada.
Understanding the impact they
can make in their respective
academic environments, it is
extremely satisfying to share
news about CMCC’s own Research
Chair position. Having recently
received significant funding from
the McMorland family of Calgary,
CMCC is now seeking to fill the
McMorland Family Research Chair
in Mechanobiology. We are very
enthusiastic about what this will
mean for the profession, and our
patient communities, who will
ultimately benefit from the research
that this position will enable.
I also know that those who have
entered academia and have taken
on visible roles are only the tip
of the iceberg and that for every
chiropractor we recognize through
a public forum, there are hundreds
who make their contributions within
their practices, affecting the lives
of their patients and their patients’
families.
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It’s always a thrill to speak to
colleagues and alumni and to
hear the stories they have to
share regarding their successes.
Through their work as doctors,
instructors, administrators, advisors
and volunteers, CMCC faculty and
graduates spread their influence
throughout the globe. That – as an
institution – we have encouraged
and inspired such passion tells
me we’re on track. It tells me
that CMCC continues to leave its
mark on the world with a legacy of
improved quality of life for many,
many patients whose lives are fuller
because of the work we’ve done.
As you take the profession forward,
you can be confident that you are
standing on the shoulders of the
most accomplished and talented
men and women in health care
today.
CMCC is delighted to
announce the addition
of a masters program
to the offerings of the
Division of Graduate
Studies. Chiropractors
may now apply to enter the
Bournemouth University/
Anglo-European College of
Chiropractic (AECC) Masters
of Science Chiropractic
Advanced Professional
Program (Clinical Sciences)
through CMCC. The part
time program is open for
admission in August 2011.
(see page 11)
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CMCC News
Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles
appointed to the Bone and
Joint Decade’s International
Coordinating Council
Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles
has been appointed to the Bone
and Joint Decade’s International
Coordinating Council (ICC). The
Bone and Joint Decade has renewed
its mandate for another 10 years. Its
vision is “To keep people moving”
and its mission statement for 20102020 is “To reduce the burden and
cost of musculoskeletal disorders to
individuals, caregivers and society,
and to promote musculoskeletal
health and science worldwide.”
Dr. Kopansky-Giles will provide
the very important perspective of
chiropractic to the Council.
According to Dr. John J. Triano,
Dean, Graduate Education and
Research Programs, “Dr. KopanskyGiles’ position on the Council is
another step forward in cultural
authority, putting chiropractors on
par with other health professionals
at this level.”
Kopansky-Giles joined the
committee for the first meeting of
the ICC in Lund, Sweden, this past
September.
Congratulations to Dr. KopanskyGiles for this very significant
accomplishment.
Partnership between CMCC
clinic and Halton Region
recognized
CMCC’s Bronte Harbour
Chiropractic Clinic and Halton
Region’s Social & Community
Services Department, Employment
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& Social Services Division were
recognized as 2010 Ontario
Municipal Social Services
Association Community Champions.
They were acknowledged for the
work they do to help Ontario Works’
clients return to work.
Since the program began in April
2008, more than 180 people have
benefited from the partnership,
which sees the CMCC clinic
provide clients with the therapeutic
treatment necessary to support
their return to work and improve
body mechanics to help reduce
workplace injuries.
This partnership is recognized as
the first of its nature in Ontario. It
was first featured in the 2009 winter
edition of Primary Contact in an
article entitled ‘Teaming up for the
community: Making care accessible
at Bronte Harbour.’
Dr. Doug Lawson receives
honourary Diplomate of
the American Board of
Radiology
The American Chiropractic Board
of Radiology (ACBR) has awarded
chiropractor Dr. Doug Lawson
of Calgary, Alberta, an honorary
Diplomate of the American
Chiropractic Board of Radiology.
Lawson joins Drs. Felix Bauer, Othel
Pirtle and Ray Sherman as the only
four chiropractors to be so honoured.
The award was presented by John
Taylor, DC, DACBR on behalf of
the ACBR at a Calgary seminar on
December 9, 2010.
Dr. Lawson has contributed
significantly to the chiropractic
profession in Alberta and across
Canada.
His most recent research interests
have focused principally on
medical education and testing.
He has published and presented
extensively on the topics of
psychometric analysis, item
response theory, assessment, team
learning, cognitive psychology,
continuing competency, exam
validity, and exam defensibility.
He has also published and
lectured extensively on the topics
of radiation protection, quality
assurance, and x-ray technology.
He has mentored several
colleagues in their pursuit of
medical education degrees
including Drs. Lori Darroch, Renee
Devries, Kim Mazar and Sara
Smith.
The 7th annual NaHSSA
conference brings health
care students together
CMCC is pleased to host the 7th
annual National Health Sciences
Students’ Association (NaHSSA)
conference March 11-13.
This year’s theme, as selected by
NaHSSA, is: Crossing the Bridges
of Sociocultural and Economic
Diversity in Health Care. The
conference intends to explore cross
cultural diversity management in
health care.
The conference will be coordinated
by the Interprofessional Education
Council (IPE Council) from
CMCC and the Interprofessional
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Healthcare Students’ Association
(IPHSA) from the University of
Toronto with additional support
from Ryerson University.
“Chiropractors: Do They Help?” In
1982, he joined CMCC’s Board of
Governors, where he offered his
considered advice for 17 years.
NaHSSA is a network of health
science students and studentled chapters in Canada. NaHSSA
and its members promote
collaborative patient centred
practice and teamwork through
interprofessional education in order
to respond to the evolving health
care needs of Canadians. NaHSSA
is collaborating with the Ontario
Health Care Team Challenge, an
interprofessional student team
event that promotes teamwork and
collaboration among students.
The award has been created to
recognize the achievements of the
Year III student who best articulates
the role of the chiropractor as a
member of the health care team;
has a good academic record;
and promotes a cooperative and
collaborative environment in his/her
class.
For more information, visit the
NaHSSA website at www.nahssa.ca
Establishing the Oswald
Hall Award
CMCC is pleased to announce the
creation of the Oswald Hall Award,
initiated by Dr. Lorna Marsden,
President Emerita of York University
and Dr. Jean Moss and established
with support from the profession
and friends and family of Dr. Oswald
Hall.
Dr. Hall was a sociologist at McGill
and the University of Toronto
whose focus was on the practical
study of professions, primarily the
health sciences. Dr. Hall had a
long relationship with chiropractic
that began in 1971 when he was
named Chair of the Task Force
on the Education and Practice
of Chiropractors in Ontario. He
then co-authored the sociological
study that culminated in the book,
We thank everyone who so
generously answered the appeal
for support, enabling award
administrators to meet their
endowment goal in record time and
making it possible to implement the
award during this academic year.
The Oswald Hall Award provides
a lasting tribute to Dr. Hall, while
benefiting students who will one day
shape the profession.
Year III student Jonas Eyford was
the first recipient of the award,
which was presented at the CMCC
Undergraduate Student Awards
Ceremony in November.
Recognition for Margaret
Butkovic, Allan Freedman
and Dr. Jean Moss
Congratulations to Margaret
Butkovic, Director of Library
Services, and Allan Freedman,
CMCC Legal Counsel, both of
whom were recipients of honorary
memberships in The Canadian
Chiropractic Association. These
memberships were given in
acknowledgement of their many
contributions to the profession.
Congratulations to Dr. Jean Moss
who was awarded honorary
membership in the Alberta College
and Association of Chiropractic at
the recent Canadian Chiropractic
Convention. Dr. Moss is only the
second individual to receive this
recognition.
Dr. Leo Rosenberg named
President of AVCA
Congratulations to Dr. Leo
Rosenberg who was named
President of the American
Veterinary Chiropractic Association
on November 11, preceding the
annual conference November
12-14, in Phoenix, Arizona. The
AVCA Board is comprised of 50 per
cent veterinarians and 50 per cent
chiropractors.
Rosenberg has held several key
positions within the chiropractic
profession while running a family
practice that includes sons Drs.
Paul and Matt Rosenberg.
In recent years, the Rosenberg
Chiropractic Clinic has expanded
to provide animal chiropractic care
through Pets in Motion, in which
Drs. Leo and Matt Rosenberg
provide treatment for dogs, cats and
other small animals such as rabbits.
The two also make stable and race
track calls to treat thoroughbred
and standard bred horses.
Dr. Leo Rosenberg has undertaken
two terms as President of the OCA,
has been Chair of the CCO and
Director of The CCA. The Rosenberg
Chiropractic Clinic/Pets in Motion is
located at 4202 Dundas Street West,
in Toronto. 
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Dr. Anisko with champion diver Alex Despatie.
Impressions from the 2010
Commonwealth Games
Team chiropractor for the Canadian
Diving Team
Dr. Stephanie Anisko (Class of ‘07), who has been
chiropractor to the Canadian Diving team for the past
three years, had the privilege of travelling with the team
during the Commonwealth Games. She says she had
an amazing time with the team and thoroughly enjoyed
her travels, despite the negative publicity that preceded
the games. Complaints regarding conditions within the
athlete’s village were overstated, she explains.
Anisko described the experience as an amazing
adventure, adding that the Games were very much
like a smaller version of the Olympics – complete with
Olympic sized security. She was thrilled to be present for
the performances of the Canadian Diving team, which
included Alex Despatie, who won three gold medals,
Jennifer Abel, who took home two gold medals and one
silver, Reuben Ross, who won a gold and silver, and
Emilie Heymans, who scored gold and bronze medals.
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Professionally speaking, Anisko counted herself lucky
to share care of the athletes with the team’s massage
therapist, Jennifer Pendray-Toporowski. Fortunately,
the team remained healthy and so the two only treated
minor injuries.
The icing on the cake for the Canadian team was a day
out in Qatar, where they had the opportunity to ride
camels and experience the thrill of riding the sand
dunes.
Chief medical officer for athletics
Dr. Wilbour Kelsick (Class of ‘85) was also at the Games
as chief medical officer for athletics. Kelsick, a veteran
sports chiropractor for the Commonwealth and Olympic
Games, spoke to CMCC about the importance of taking
a team perspective when it comes to treating during
competitions. He was excited to see the growing role of
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chiropractic as it plays an integral role in the care of elite
athletes.
Although this is Kelsick’s fourth time at the
Commonwealth Games, he says every competition is
different. These Games were memorable because of the
contrast between the message the media was delivering
beforehand and the reality of the Games themselves.
“The Canadian team on the ground worked very hard to
make the Games a success for the athletes,” explains
Kelsick, “But the hospitality we experienced in India
was phenomenal. The facility was great, the food was
good. What made it so special was the enthusiasm of our
hosts. They were really excited about it and into making
it a great experience for everyone.”
CMCC students compete in the
Commonwealth Games
CMCC Students Andrew Fagan (Year III) and Jill
Drouin (Year II) had an opportunity to experience the
Commonwealth Games as competitors.
Andrew Fagan (Class of ‘12) participated in the Games as
part of the archery team and was in India for two weeks
in total. He placed 7th in qualifications and 9th in the
elimination final rounds, meeting his goal to place within
the top 10. Fagan’s performance places him in good
company, as the majority of archers who place within the
top 15 are professional athletes at the World Cup level.
Congratulations Andrew!
In Fagan’s words: “It was amazing to have the
opportunity to represent my country in sport at this level
and I hope I have the chance to do it again. Being in India
Andrew Fagan
Jill Drouin
was an experience I will never forget. The culture and
surroundings were really something to appreciate and
take in.”
He returned to CMCC just in time for his exams.
Jill Drouin (Class of ’13) competed at the Games as part
of the women’s high jump team. Going into the Games
expecting to finish 6th or 7th, Drouin finished 6th and
was pleased to achieve a height of 1.78 m. This was her
first Commonwealth Games and first major international
competition.
Like Fagan, Drouin had exams waiting upon her return
to CMCC, so she managed her time carefully in India,
spending some of it to study up.
Recounts Drouin, “I really enjoyed the trip and had the
opportunity to meet many high level athletes from all
over the world. It was a great experience being in the
village and being exposed to the atmosphere of these
Games, with such a variety of sport and culture. The
facilities in the village were incredible and the volunteers
and workers did a great job in making us feel welcome,
comfortable and well taken care of. There were so many
amenities provided within the village to help us adjust
and feel at home, such as air conditioning in every
building, internet hotspots, games rooms, practice
facilities for all sports, food from around the world, a
general store, souvenir shops, a disco and even a bar
[for those 25 and older]. You could tell the organizing
committee and the government of India worked very
hard to give us the best experience possible given the
conditions their country was facing at the same time.
I’m very glad I went and feel very lucky to have had this
opportunity.” 
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Turning research into recovery
The case of Mohammed Raziuddin
When Mohammed
Raziuddin suffered
a debilitating
stroke in 2001, his
neurologist told
him he would
likely never walk
again. In 2004,
however, a friend
suggested he give
CMCC’s clinic a try
to see if chiropractic
could help him get
back on his feet.
Raziuddin decided
to follow his friend’s
advice and became
one of clinician Dr.
Robert Gringmuth’s first patients at the newly opened
Campus Clinic.
“Though Raziuddin uses a cane today because he feels
more secure with one, he can walk without it,” says
Ismat Kanga, one of the two interns who assisted him
with his rehabilitation during the fall of 2010. In fact,
Raziuddin’s rigorous rehabilitation program includes
time on the treadmill and exercise bike, as well as
additional therapies applied by Kanga and fellow intern
Mohammad Bayegan under the supervision of clinician
Gringmuth.
Although he could walk very short distances with the
support of a cane, Raziuddin was using a wheelchair
when he first came to the clinic. His ability to stand
was restricted and balance was an issue for him. With
regular therapy consisting of repetitive movements,
strengthening exercises and gait training, Raziuddin
progressed quickly, transitioning from his wheelchair to
a cane within a few months.
Raziuddin is confident he will regain full use of his
hand and looks forward to once again impressing his
neurologist. His message to others rehabilitating after
stroke is that “Where there is a will, there’s a way,” an
adage he has certainly proven during his time at the
Campus Clinic. As his interns attest, he works hard
and is committed to his recovery. “Constraint induced
therapy is meant to be utilized as much as possible –
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Innovative treatments to recover
full mobility
By employing constraint induced therapy and mirror
therapy to help retrain the pathways in his brain, CMCC
team has helped Raziuddin achieve a significant increase
in the range of motion of his left hand – his greatest
challenge in recovering full mobility. Overall, Gringmuth
estimates Raziuddin’s range of motion has increased by
40 per cent since he began treatments at CMCC.
Raziuddin is confident he will regain full
use of his hand and looks forward to once
again impressing his neurologist.
ideally, all day, every day,” says Kanga. “He comes here
three times a week for one to two hours, which is not
quite enough, so we have asked Mohammed to continue
working at home and to avoid using his right hand.”
“He works very hard and he is progressing,” adds
Bayegan. Raziuddin credits the dedication and
willingness of Bayegan and Kanga to investigate
current research and generate new ideas in support of
his treatment. The three have a genuine rapport, with
Raziuddin praising their warm, encouraging attitudes.
He also has high regard for Gringmuth, who supervises
his ongoing care, stressing that the clinician has taken a
keen interest in his well being and regularly attends his
rehabilitation sessions.
Constraint induced therapy forces the patient to use the
affected limb by restraining the unaffected one. As the
patient engages in repetitive exercises with the affected
limb, the brain grows new pathways.
Raziuddin undergoes mirror therapy.
Time on the treadmill
Mirror therapy is not so straightforward. Raziuddin
places his strong right arm in a mirrored box and makes
movements with it, keeping his eyes on the mirrored
image. Subsequently, the brain processes the image
as though it was his left hand. “It tricks the brain into
thinking that the right hand, which is the one with
greater mobility, is the left hand, and when there is
response, it builds connections in the pathway to the left
hand,” he explains.
A familiar face at Campus Clinic
In the past six years at the clinic, Raziuddin has
received treatment from more than 20 CMCC interns
and he remembers them all. He jokes that instead of
being a patient, he should really be a student so he
can benefit from complimentary professional courtesy
treatment or perhaps even teach techniques himself. He
lightheartedly suggests that because he interacts with
so many interns at CMCC, treating him should be made a
condition of graduation. The second condition he jokingly
imposes on his interns is a free treatment at their
individual clinics once they have graduated. Raziuddin’s
humour and good will have taken him a long way on his
journey to recovery. His next goal is to make the trek
across Canada to visit all his past interns who are now
treating in clinics across the country.
This year, Raziuddin was blessed with the birth of his
first grandchild, making his progress that much sweeter.
Not only has his own quality of life improved thanks
to CMCC, but he is able to interact with his precious
grandson and enjoy the baby’s active early years. 
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Changing the lives
of patients through
chiropractic radiology
Each month, CMCC chiropractic radiologist Dr. Bill Hsu reads as many as 200 radiographs.
The majority come from CMCC’s six community clinics while the remainder are sent in
by alumni and other chiropractors to CMCC’s radiograph reading service. Of those 200
radiographs, Hsu finds on average one case per month in which significant pathology is
discovered that requires further investigation. Some of these findings have changed the lives
of the individuals involved.
It’s all in your head
As an example, Hsu tells the
story of a 30 year old woman
who suffered from headaches
Dr. Bill Hsu
for as long as she could remember,
but was told it was psychosomatic. She
had undergone numerous MRI studies as specialists
searched for the cause of her headaches. Failing to find
an answer, she consulted a chiropractor for help. The
imaging studies were sent to CMCC for a second opinion.
Dr. Hsu identified a herniation of the cerebellar tonsil
through the foramen magnum, also known as “Arnold
Chiari I malformation.” As a result of this diagnosis, the
patient had a neurosurgical consultation and a surgical
procedure to widen the foramen magnum. Now she is
headache free for the first time in her life and enjoying
activities she never dreamed of before the surgery.
Understanding chiropractic radiology
Knowing how much his findings have changed the lives
of his patients over the years is the most satisfying
part of Dr. Hsu’s job. “The value in focussing on the
musculoskeletal system is that you do have the expertise
required when it comes to looking at those tissues.“
Hsu recalled identifying an infected hip in the case of a
man who had already been seen by an extensive health
care team that included an MD, an orthopaedic surgeon,
a physiotherapist and a nerve specialist. Identifying
the hip infection likely saved this patient’s life as he
was sent to a hospital emergency room straight from
the CMCC clinic, radiographs in hand, and had surgery
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within a week. The team at CMCC identified what several
experts had overlooked, underscoring the value of the
musculoskeletal focus in chiropractic radiology.
In another case from CMCC’s community clinic at
Sherbourne, Hsu reviewed the radiographs of a young
patient who was in recovery from heroin addiction. She
had suffered from low back pain for as long as she could
remember, but no issues had ever been identified. When
the pain began to affect her hip, the patient went to the
chiropractic clinic for some relief. Given her history of
pain, her intern requisitioned her radiographs which
revealed inflammatory arthritis in her neck, back and
hip joint. “She had ankyslosing spondylitis that had gone
undiagnosed for an indeterminate length of time,” says
Hsu, “and may even have been the catalyst for her drug
addiction.”
CMCC’s three year Diagnostic Imaging
Program
Hsu considers himself lucky to have been among the
first group of graduate students in CMCC’s three year
diagnostic imaging specialty program, which began in
1992. “There was a huge volume of information to digest
in the two year program, so CMCC agreed to extend the
program to three years. It made a huge difference and
there’s no question that I was thankful to have the extra
time.” In the early ’90s, CMCC had graduate externships
in Saskatoon. Several clinics offered residency
placements during which half the time was spent at
the Royal University Hospital. “I am grateful for the
clinical experience offered by the medical neurologists,
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orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists who opened
their clinics to chiropractic residents at the hospital,”
says Dr. Hsu.
Today, CMCC’s evolving graduate program includes an
increasing number of external opportunities for students
in each of its three streams of study. Earlier this year,
CMCC announced the addition of a masters program
to the offerings of the Division of Graduate Studies.
Chiropractors may now apply to enter the Bournemouth
University/Anglo European College of Chiropractic
Masters of Science Chiropractic Advanced Professional
Program (Clinical Sciences) through CMCC. Additionally
an agreement with Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation,
made official this year, makes it possible for graduate
students to be present in the operating room.
“The CMCC Diagnostic Imaging Program attracts an
elite group,” says Dr. Paula Stern, Director of Graduate
Studies. “Students who pursue it tend to be interested
in remaining in an academic environment, or an
interprofessional setting.”
Chiropractors uniquely positioned
Although he cannot directly order further tests like MRIs,
Hsu says this is where good professional relationships
come in. “I refer patients back to their GPs for the
referrals necessary for a deeper level of diagnostic
testing.”
Hsu recalled the time he discovered an aortic aneurysm
in a patient complaining of low back pain. Hsu spoke
discreetly to the patient of his findings, suggesting he
see his medical doctor for the condition. Hsu heard
nothing for several years, until he was informed that
someone had made a donation to CMCC in his name.
Hsu checked his records and realized it was the patient
he had helped with the aneurysm. It was at this moment
that Hsu realized that his advice had hit the mark. Early
detection and response to an aortic aneurysm can save
a life. Without action, the patient’s large aortic aneurysm
would have ruptured and become life threatening. Most
abdominal aortic aneurysms are found incidentally on
the lumbar radiographs of older patients. Chiropractors
are in a unique position to detect this pathology and help
patients seek appropriate treatment.
Along with the satisfaction of knowing he makes an
appreciable difference in so many people’s lives, Hsu
enjoys teaching students about the art of imaging
interpretation and hopes he is able to pass on his
enthusiasm. He realizes the extra year required by the
program inhibits some students who are considering
graduate studies, but maintains it is definitely worth the
time. 
CMCC offers
new masters
program
CMCC is excited to announce the addition of a masters
program to the offerings of the Division of Graduate
Studies. Chiropractors may now apply to enter the
Bournemouth University/Anglo-European College of
Chiropractic (AECC) Masters of Science Chiropractic
Advanced Professional Program (Clinical Sciences)
through CMCC. Students entering the program will have
access to a CMCC research supervisor and some of the
institution’s own graduate level programs.
“We’re very excited about this program because it finally
offers the opportunity for more chiropractors to access
graduate education,” says Dr. Paula Stern, Director of
Graduate Studies at CMCC. “As well as being available
on a part time basis, there is flexibility to the program.
As a professional Masters, it allows individuals to choose
courses of interest. A candidate may choose to focus
on a variety of topics such as geriatrics, chronic pain or
disability.”
As with any joint offering, discussions have been ongoing
for some time. “There was a pre-existing synergy
between the programs that has made this a very natural
fit. We like to view it as the first of many additional
opportunities of this type,” says Stern.
Dr. Jean Moss, President of CMCC, sees the program
as a natural evolution within Graduate Studies at
CMCC. “We’re seeing much more interprofessional
collaboration than in the past,”says Moss. “Offering
a Master’s degree helps to harmonize the academic
qualifications among professionals.”
CMCC will continue to offer its existing three Graduate
Programs in Clinical Sciences, Sports Sciences and
Diagnostic Imaging, each of which, upon completion,
allows candidates the opportunity to write the
examinations to become a Fellow of one of the respective
colleges. Clinical Sciences and Sports Sciences require
two years of full time study whereas Diagnostic Imaging
requires a three year commitment.
The Masters program is of particular interest to
practicing chiropractors who wish to pursue an academic
path while maintaining a practice. It can be completed
within three to five years. 
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A report from the Canadian
Chiropractic Convention
The Canadian Chiropractic
Convention, held November 11 to
13, offered two full days of lectures,
panels and a trade show.
The convention began on a high
note with a celebratory Gathering
of Friends evening of entertainment
including Allan Freedman’s
visual, musical and anecdotal
trip down memory lane of his
35 year involvement with CMCC
and the chiropractic profession,
entitled Adjusting to 35 Years
of Chiropractic. It wrapped up
with a motivational night hosted
by David Logan, cofounder and
senior partner of the management
consulting firm CultureSync, which
works with Fortune 500 companies,
governments and non-profits.
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Year III students Lauren Burkett,
Brad Ferguson and Hafeez Merani
described the weekend as an
excellent mix of information and
speakers. In many of the sessions,
consideration was given to the future
of chiropractic, stressing the role
that chiropractors can play in the
interdisciplinary management of
patients.
Groundbreaking Canadian Research:
Leading the World, was a highlight
each day among the research
presentations. The idea of thought
leadership, or sharing with patients
the stories behind individual
decisions to become chiropractors,
was expressed by Life University
President Dr. Guy Reikeman, as a
means to create understanding and
give current patients a story to share
with potential patients.
The theme of the finale was tribal
leadership and how chiropractors
can elevate the wellbeing of their
patients spiritually or philosophically,
while improving their physical
health. Logan’s speech described
the technique which entails the
identification of the current state or
tribe of a patient and endeavours to
elevate and improve their condition,
through mirroring techniques, and
providing tools to grow and improve
their outlooks. Among books on
tribal leadership currently in print
is Tribal Leadership: Leveraging
Natural Groups to Build a Thriving
Organization, co-authored by
Logan.
During the Canadian Chiropractic Convention, CMCC hosted
Centre Stage, a celebration of Canadian musical arts and
performances in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton Centre
Downtown Toronto on November 12.
It was the perfect opportunity to celebrate while so many had
gathered for the Convention. In 2006, CMCC hosted Taste of
Canada in Vancouver, a celebration of foods from across the
country and an opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and
celebrate. This year, CMCC brought together a diverse group of
Canadian musical and performing talent to entertain guests while
they were enjoying a mouth watering three course meal.
The Oakville Celtic Fiddle Club wowed partygoers with music
inspired by Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton, while the Hercini
Arts Collective stunned with its blend of art and acrobatics.
Beyond Sound, which provided the after dinner entertainment, has
been described as “the life of the party” and “unbelievable” for its
ability to encourage participation and ensure a great time.
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this evening
such a success. Special congratulations to Dr. Doug Brown, who
won the grand prize of a flight for two to anywhere in continental
North America! Dr. Brown and his wife Bruna will be celebrating
their 50th anniversary in 2011 and plan to do some travelling to
mark the occasion. 
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Winter 2011
Continuing Education
The division of Continuing Education (CE) at CMCC is committed to providing top tier post graduate education
programs to chiropractors across North America and beyond. Thousands of chiropractors have benefitted from our
live seminar and online programs to further their professional skills, better serve their patients, earn CE credits and
grow their practice.
At this time, we have several unique and exciting new programs in development which will be announced over the
next several months. We encourage you to visit the CE section of the CMCC website frequently to browse our latest
offerings. While you are there, sign up to CE Update so you can be notified about new programs as they become
available - online or in your local community. Also please consider completing our topic suggestion form to tell us
about the programs that you would like to see made available, online or in your district.
To see seminar date and location details for the events below, please visit www.cmcc.ca/ce.
New Online Programs
SABS – New Ontario Statutory
Accident Benefits Schedule
Dr. Rocco Guerriero
Foot, Gait and Orthotics
Dr. Kim Ross
Business Management Lesson 1:
Opening the Door to your Practice
CMCC Faculty and Guests
Business Management Lesson 2:
Ethical Marketing
CMCC Faculty and Guests
Fertility Acupuncture
Dr. David Bray
Winter Radiology, Ottawa
Dr. Cliff Tao
AMA Guides to Impairment Rating:
Musculoskeletal and Neurological
Systems
Dr. Steven Yeomans
Titleist Performance Institute,
Certification Level 1
Dr. Greg Rose and Guests
An Introduction to Thompson
Technique
Dr. John Mindari
An Introduction to McKenzie
Method, Mechanical Diagnosis and
Therapy
Dr. Steven L. Heffner
Business Management Series
Harvard ManageMentor
Nutrition and the Four Pillars of
Health
Dr. Nigel Plummer
Upcoming Seminar
Programs - Winter/
Spring 2011
Standards of Practice by Province
Dr. Brian Gleberzon
Clinical Anatomy Winter Series
Dr. Myra Kumka
Clinical Acupuncture – Individual
Sessions
Dr David Bray, Dr. Fred Hui,
Dr. Kwong Chiu, Dr. Steven Aung
Titleist Performance Institute,
Certification Level 2
Golf Fitness Instructor
Titleist Fitness Professional 2
Dr. Greg Rose and Guests
VMTX Vibromax Therapeutics,
Level 1 and 2 Certification
Dr. Mohsen Kazemi, Dr. Brad Muir,
Dr. Andrew Miners
Cold Laser Therapy
Dr. Rhonda Mostyn and Guests
Dynamic Neuromuscular
Stabilization
Dr. Craig Morris
Diagnostic Imaging, the British
Columbia Series
Dr. John Taylor
Please note that educational subjects,
speakers and scheduling details may change.
Visit the CE section of the CMCC website for
the latest and most up to date information.
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Know someone
who wants to be a
chiropractor?
When asked why they
wish to be chiropractors,
the majority of applicants
to CMCC talk about the
chiropractors who have inspired
them. Personal experiences with chiropractors frequently
encourage students to consider becoming chiropractors
themselves, and that says a great deal about our profession.
B average (3.00 cumulative GPA). Graduate work is seen
as an asset, but these marks are not calculated into the
applicant’s overall cumulative GPA.
In addition, many applicants say that chiropractors have told
them CMCC is a great place for an excellent chiropractic
education. This is terrific news, and we want to help
chiropractors provide accurate admissions information for
all potential applicants. The following is a brief summary
of admissions guidelines and deadlines. Please keep this
page and refer to it when you are speaking with potential
applicants. We hope you find it helpful. If you need further
information about admission to CMCC, please contact our
Admissions & Registrar’s Office at 1800 463 2923.
Deadline and fees
Information you may need when
talking with potential applicants
to CMCC
Academic requirements
To be accepted into the program, applicants must have
successfully completed a minimum of 15 full courses
(90 credit hours) of study at a Canadian university or its
equivalent. In the case of applicants from Quebec, two
years study in a CEGEP program is required, supplemented
with a minimum of 10 full courses (60 credit hours) of
university study.
It is recommended that applicants have completed one full
course with labs in each of organic chemistry and biology,
one-half course in introductory psychology and at least one
and one-half courses in humanities and/or social sciences.
To be academically competitive, candidates should have a
The admission evaluation is derived from an academic
assessment and interview. All information resulting from
the admission process is considered by the Admissions
Committee in making its final selection.
CMCC admits 192 students into Year I at the end of August.
Official transcripts and applications must be received by
the CMCC Admissions Office no later than November 1, in
the year prior to admission. Because of the nature of the
selection process, deadlines are strictly enforced. Student
fees and tuition for Canadian citizens for the current
academic year are $21,549. This amount does not include
an estimated cost of $2,500 for textbooks and diagnostic
equipment per year. Fees are subject to change without
notice.
We encourage all prospective students
to log on to and open a MyCMCC account
on our website, www.cmcc.ca.
Katherine Burke, Admissions Officer
(left) and Florence Silver, Director,
Student Services and Registrar.
CMCC Admissions Office
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College
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A holistic approach to
chiropractic
“Two years ago, I didn’t know anything about
chiropractic,” confides Linda Short. “Now I can say
that it has changed the way I live and I want to do
anything I can to promote it.” Short spoke to Primary
Contact in April 2010 before participating in CMCC’s
Backs in Motion Run/Walk with her two children. Their
participation marked a life changing transformation
and demonstrated to friends and family, Short’s new
approach to health: having initially signed up for the
5 km walk, she decided to run instead, and convinced her
children to do the same.
“Being a CMCC clinic patient has helped me learn how
important my health is,” she says. “This is the first
time in my life that I’ve been healthy. In just a year, I’ve
learned how to become healthy and have drastically
changed the way I live.”
Creative solutions to life long obstacles
It was an injured wrist that first led Short to the life
altering treatments and consultations at the CMCC
campus clinic that have seen her quadruple her activity
levels and feel the best she has- ever felt. She has
experienced a reduction in the chronic migraines that
had plagued her for years and finds herself shopping
for increasingly smaller sized clothes. She credits her
CMCC intern (who has since graduated), Dr. Edward
Cambridge, for creating a wellness program for her
that encompasses diet and exercise, arriving at creative
solutions to problems and remaining responsive to
all her questions. “For every obstacle I had, he had a
solution, and initially, I didn’t even believe in his plan!”
The plan he used was derived from the nutrition courses
he took at CMCC, which advocate good nutrition,
balanced with exercise, to create long term good health.
Focus on wellness
Linda Short and Dr. Edward Cambridge (Class of ‘10)
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Short’s treatment was extraordinary in two ways: it was
wellness based (following treatment for her wrist) and it
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“For every obstacle I had, Dr. Cambridge
had a solution, and initially, I didn’t even
believe in his plan!”
was a perfect example of treatment gone right. It began
during her wrist rehabilitation. “Dr. Cambridge took a
history and learned that I was frustrated with my weight
and unhappy with my lack of success with dieting. At
that time, I weighed more than 220 pounds, had little
energy and was very unfit. Exercise, even walking, was
a big effort. He began making small, easy to implement
suggestions to improve my eating habits and health,
such as using skim milk instead of cream or choosing
whole wheat over white. He told me that if I wanted help
in this area, he would assist me. I liked his approach and
I trusted him, so I decided to give it a try.”
Cambridge obviously had the right approach: a genuine
interest in the wellness of his patient, while remaining
completely mindful of Short’s needs and busy lifestyle.
For her part, Short was an exemplary patient who
trudged through the Toronto winter to ensure she got 30
minutes of exercise every day (though she initially hated
walking) and was committed to not being an obstacle
to her good health. Today, when she walks, she walks
a minimum of one hour and has added swimming,
volleyball, tennis, figure skating and dancing to a
growing list of activities.
A new lease on life
Short says she’s never felt so healthy and energetic.
In April, she completed her first course of Soldiers of
Fitness (SOF) Boot Camp, a rigorous conditioning plan
that takes participants through army inspired paces for
an hour and a half long workout.
Short learned about SOF through another CMCC intern
and wellness advocate, Dr. Sean Francis (Class of ’10).
Francis, a professional Canadian soldier, explained
the team focused nature of the program. It appealed
to Short, who also saw the program’s goals as
representing a completely new level of fitness. A few
weeks after her introduction to SOF, Short was talking
animatedly about platoon-based objectives, constantly
changing missions and a camaraderie that spills over
to life outside the program.
“The best things about boot camp are the fast results
and having an encouraging team at your side,” she says.
“When I began, I couldn’t run for more than 10 seconds,
but everyone gave me tips and encouraged me to
continue. The feeling was that everyone believed in me,
even when I didn’t believe in myself.” Short says she’s
hooked.
Clearly, Short has been inspired by SOF and her
treatment at CMCC. In a more recent conversation, Short
revealed that she ran her first half-marathon at Ottawa’s
Canada Army Run in September and has even climbed
the stairs of the CN Tower for fun!
Linda works with Dr. Cambridge in the CMCC
rehabilitation facilities
Linda Short trains at the Toronto East location of
Soldiers of Fitness (SOF) under Corporal Tolevski.
Each SOF group includes at least one member of
staff who is either a current or past member of a
professional military force, allowing the group to
retain the authenticity of “boot camp.”
There are military personnel of different ranks
throughout SOF, including a sergeant, a private
and a lieutenant, to name a few. Members of other
professional militaries have also been on staff at
SOF, including a U.S. marine and a commando with
the Colombian Special Forces.
Website http://soldiersoffitness.com
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Kenneth S. Wood Memorial Award winner
Health care in Canada:
the role of chiropractic
The following essay was submitted by Melissa Reinke, a Year IV student who received the 2010
Kenneth S. Wood Memorial Award. The award is presented to a Year IV student who has achieved
an above average academic standing and who has submitted a compelling essay on the role of
chiropractic within health care in Canada.
The Kenneth S. Wood Memorial Award was created by the friends, family, patients and colleagues of
Dr. Kenneth Wood, a member of the Class of ’58. Wood was SAC President during his senior year and
practiced in Clinton, Ontario. He became OCA President in 1972 and was a member of the Board of
Directors of Chiropractic from 1978 – 1984. Wood touched many lives through his practice and in his community. His
legacy lives on in his family and his daughter, Carolyn who graduated with the Class of ’90.
Canadian health care is slowly evolving to be
the case at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto where
more patient focused rather than disease focused.
CMCC faculty members have been integrated into
Chiropractors play an important role in health
a hospital setting, and have met with tremendous
care as we are able to treat several different
success.
musculoskeletal conditions and screen for red flags
that elicit referral to other professionals. Important
Undoubtedly, more chiropractors will follow suit
as our role may be, it is becoming more apparent
and join the hospital staff as valued members of
that we are only one piece to the health care puzzle.
their team. As for the concern that chiropractors
What was once a bank of autonomous professionals
are not needed in the hospital setting because
is now progressing into a melting pot of specialists
physiotherapists already fill the “rehabilitation
working towards providing integrated patient care.
niche,” this is not true. While there are similarities
This positive shift in Canadian health care is still
between physiotherapists and chiropractors, each
a long way from being complete and seamless, but
profession has its strengths. Chiropractors have the
what is important is that change has started and
potential to play roles as diagnosticians, treating
momentum is building.
those who do not meet the surgical qualifications,
while physiotherapists can continue to provide
In the past, a patient could have been treated by
post surgical rehabilitation, an area of strength
a number of health care professionals, with little
for them. Professionals working together under
or no communication between them. This was
the same roof provides a scenario of ideal patient
a cause for conflicting plans of management,
care, but the benefits for the Canadian health care
different diagnoses for the same symptom list,
system are also apparent. Cutting down on health
and possible over-prescription of pain medication
care costs would allow for government spending to
or inappropriate treatment. Although the progress
be allocated into other social programs, as well as
towards integration has been slow, chiropractors
decrease our country’s deficits.
are seeing more referrals from medical doctors and
consultations between orthopedic surgeons and
While orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists,
chiropractors are becoming more routine. Such is
and chiropractors all fit together very well,
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there are different niches that can be filled by
additional benefit of this model is that it allows for
including other health care providers into the mix.
more appropriate management of co-morbidities,
Naturopaths are growing in popularity among the
which can otherwise hinder recovery.
Canadian population as they offer alternatives
to the traditional pharmaceutical treatments.
It is important to learn these tools of
Chiropractors and naturopaths have a common
communication early on. While IPE Council is
bond in the contemporary medical field. These
doing excellent work to provide these skills for
professions, when they work together, can satisfy
students, the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
a large population of people who want a more
College is also helping with this task. CMCC
hands on and complete approach to their care.
has implemented a protocol in which fourth year
Homeopaths, massage therapists, and kinesiologists
interns send a letter to each patient’s medical doctor
also complement this team effectively.
describing their chief complaint presentation,
diagnosis, and treatment. This offers an opening
One of the road blocks in the integration model
for communication with the medical doctor and
is communication. This starts at the level of each
includes them in the patient’s care. While some
professional education. There was a time when
MDs choose to ignore the letter, it is a simple
students in health care fields had no knowledge
gesture that demonstrates our skills and knowledge.
of what other professions’ expertise were -- they
There are still MDs who are unhappy about their
only knew what they had heard about from outside
patients seeing a chiropractor and discourage them
sources. While it is still the case that very little time
from doing so. Providing written communication to
is spent in class learning about other health care
these MDs may give them a better understanding
providers, students are taking it upon themselves
of what we do. This, in turn, may cause them to
to become more informed and familiar with their
realize that their patients can receive benefit from
fellow students. The Interprofessional Education
conservative treatment, putting less of a demand on
(IPE) Council is a student run organization that
the medical system overall.
provides a way for professional students to learn
more about each other. The Council introduces
Chiropractors play a very important role in the
students to a new way of thinking about patient
Canadian health care system. They can treat a wide
care, and suggests solutions to the lack of
variety of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as
communication between providers. Through
offer general advice. Furthermore, chiropractors
seminars and social events, the IPE Council brings
are trained to be aware of non-musculoskeletal
students together and teaches them how to speak
conditions so that they can make referrals when
one global language. One of the tools that the IPE
necessary. We are highly educated doctors and
seminars use is interactive panel discussions of
we are a valued part of today’s society; however,
patient cases. Through hosting different health
it is important that we see ourselves as members
care providers on the panel, students can see how
of a team. We need to remember that even though
these people would use their expertise to contribute
we have an important role, so do other health
to the patient’s care. More importantly, students
professionals. To make the biggest impact on a
learn how each professional can work as part of a
patient’s health, we have to include all aspects
team with other specialists. The panel discussions
of their health care. The future of health care is
illustrate how a team approach allows a patient
very exciting for providers and patients alike with
to have care from several individuals under one
communication being the essential stepping stone
plan of management, designed to be consistent. An
to integrating care in Canada.
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Thanks to good friends
BackSwing’10
Most honest team
Andrew McEwan and Nina Gouveia
Special thanks to BackSwing chairs
Drs. Rocco Guerriero and Peter Kim
for providing tremendous help and
support to the tournament for the
sixth consecutive year.
BackSwing’10 raised
more than $39,000 in net
revenues
Thank you to everyone who joined
us on the green September 15
at DiamondBack Golf Course in
Richmond Hill, Ontario for CMCC’s
sixth annual BackSwing Golf
Tournament.
Through the generosity of sponsors
and guests, more than $39,300 in
net revenues was raised to support
clinic programs.
John Danson, BackSwing
committee member and auctioneer,
was the highlight of the evening
as he entertained guests with his
auctioneering abilities while raising
more than $4,000.
The McMorland Family
Research Chair in
Mechanobiology
CMCC gratefully acknowledges the
McMorland family for their generous
donation of $500,000 toward the
funding of the institution’s Research
Chair, the first of its kind for a
chiropractic institution and one that
will provide the necessary expertise
to support CMCC’s broadened
research agenda.
With the funds provided by the
McMorland family – Donald,
Barbara, and Gordon – CMCC
will continue to investigate the
pure science of chiropractic. The
McMorland Family Research
Chair in Mechanobiology will be
an important part of the Centre
for the Study of Mechanobiology,
Injury and Health, with a focus on
posture, instability, degeneration
and subluxation of the spine.
The family’s decision to fund the
position in this way stemmed from
Barbara and Donald’s gratitude
to CMCC for the education and
opportunities it afforded their son
Gordon, and the desire to provide an
opportunity for others to benefit in
the same way.
Dr. Gordon McMorland (Class of
‘90) has always felt that scientific
research was very important in
all the health professions. His
interest in research was part of the
motivation for helping to support
the Chair position. When the family
toured CMCC at Homecoming last
June and witnessed the specific
work the school is doing, and in
particular that carried out within Dr.
Triano’s laboratory, they were even
more confident that the Research
Chair position was a worthwhile
endeavour.
Winners of the day
Everyone who attended BackSwing
was a winner! However, the
following individuals are highlighted
for distinction in these auspicious
categories:
Closest to the pin: Dave Morrison
Longest drive
Angie Anderson and Tim McGuire
Top foursome
Drs. John DeFinney, David Noad,
Ed Cambridge and David Abbott
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Drs. Kelli Blunt and Jean Moss, Mrs. Barbara McMorland,
Dr. Gordon McMorland and Mrs. Sandra McMorland
2011
Homecoming
June 3 – 4 at CMCC
Connecting Friends & Memories
Reconnect with old friends, exchange
stories and celebrate personal and
professional successes.
Join us for a full weekend of events
including: President's BBQ, Anniversary
Luncheon, Governors' Club Breakfast &
Grand Reception.
Celebrating anniversaries in 2011 are
Class of ’51, ’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86,
’91, ‘96, ‘01, ‘06, and ‘10.
CMCC Bloor Campus 1945-68
For more event information, contact Vanessa Wong
at 416 482 2340 ext. 200 or [email protected].
To get in touch with your class representative, contact David Coleman
at 1 800 669 2959/416 482 2340 ext. 146 or [email protected].
Location: CMCC and Sheraton Parkway North Hotel, Toronto
For hotel information and booking: 905 881 2121 or 1 800 668 0101
Homecoming Continuing Education program
The focus of this year’s continuing education segment of Homecoming is on treatment. Leading practitioners
will present two different techniques. The McKenzie session will introduce the method as an overall program of
assessment, treatment and prevention. The Thompson session will present the neurological basis of the technique
along with its history and a vocabulary of practical adjustment.
Friday, June 3, 2011 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CMCC Technique Room 2-3 and 6
An introduction to the McKenzie Method — Mechanical
Diagnosis and Therapy™.
Dr. Steven L. Heffner, DC, Diplomate MDT
Faculty, McKenzie International
This half day session will serve as an introduction to
the McKenzie Method touching upon assessment, the
three syndromes, discogenic pain and the treatment of
derangement, dysfunction and postural syndrome.
Saturday, June 4, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CMCC Technique Room 2-3 and 6
Thompson Chiropractic Technique
Dr. John Minardi, BHK., DC
The session will blend the theoretical neurology and
biomechanics of the Thompson Terminal Point Technique
with the essentials of its practical application, analysis and
adjustments.
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Passages
Dr. Geoffrey Grove Rymer
Class of ‘70
On September 4, CMCC
alumnus Dr. Geoffrey Grove
Rymer passed away at the
age of 81. After graduating
from CMCC, Rymer went
on to become a chiropractic
leader in his native Australia.
He will be greatly missed
by his family, friends and
colleagues including his
protégé, Dr. Lindsay Rowe,
and Dr. John Sweaney, his
CMCC classmate and friend.
Before turning to chiropractic, Rymer was a farmer
in Australia, running his family farm until he was 34.
In 1964, with a wife and four children in tow, he sold
his land and moved to Toronto to study chiropractic at
CMCC. He graduated in 1970 as the Kiwanis Student of
the Year.
The ’70s and early ’80s represented monumental periods
of chiropractic achievement in Australia with major
governmental enquiries, legislative recognition and the
emergence of tertiary level chiropractic education. As
Chairman of the Australian Chiropractors’ Association
NSW Branch (ACA), Rymer was actively involved in the
process that brought about unification of the ACA and
the United Chiropractors Association of Australia.
It is with sadness that we
recognize the loss of Dr.
William Charles Murphy
(Class of ‘49).
Like many of his fellow
classmates within CMCC’s
first graduating class,
Murphy was a veteran of
WW II. He was a member
of the Royal Canadian
Dr. William Charles Murphy Air Force and was
trained as a navigator for
Class of ‘49
Mosquito Bombers. Upon
completion of his training, he was sent to England, but
did not see active duty as the war ended at the time of
his arrival.
Upon a friend’s suggestion, he enrolled at CMCC.
After graduation, he and his new wife Mary travelled
west, further than his native Edmonton, to Nelson,
British Columbia, where he practiced for 27 years. He
took great pride in his profession and helped many
patients improve their quality of life with his care and
dedication.
He served on what was known at the time as the
International Council on Chiropractic (ICC), which
succeeded in establishing the first government funded
tertiary level chiropractic program in the world, and is
now established as a program at the Royal Melbourne
Institute of Technology (RMIT).
As Chairman of the ICC, Rymer oversaw the
establishment and management of a satellite student
clinic in Sydney. In Melbourne, he served as a clinical
examiner on the Clinical Board of Review and Course
Advisory Committees for the RMIT.
While he was acting as an advocate for the chiropractic
profession, Rymer was also developing excellent clinical
skills. He established a successful practice in Hornsby,
a suburb of Sydney, which he maintained until his
retirement in 1998. In the midst of it all, he made time
for the arts, particularly films and the opera, and was
known as a fine craftsman.
Rymer was a passionate, dedicated pioneer in
chiropractic, loved and respected by all who knew him
and particularly by his family. He is survived by his wife
Pauline, daughters Kerry, Deborah and Gina, son Robert,
six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Becoming very involved in the outdoors, Murphy took the
time to speak out on environmental and health issues in
the community, while also embracing the creative side
of life. He shared his passion for the outdoors with his
family, which came to include daughter Kathy and sons
Bob and Dick, and they spent much time together skiing
and sailing.
Inspired by his work and ability to help people, Kathy
continued her father’s professional legacy and
graduated from CMCC in 1980. She continues to practice
in Kimberley, British Columbia.
Murphy and his wife Mary were able to travel extensively
in retirement, visiting 66 countries in total. They
made numerous wonderful friends and had plenty
of great experiences abroad. Murphy embraced
many opportunities for new experiences and will be
remembered for his curiosity and enthusiasm as well as
his creativity, humour, determination and generosity.
Always a gentleman, Murphy maintained his mannerly
composure throughout the past eight years while coping
with Parkinson’s disease. He is missed by his family,
who is thankful for his gift of love and support.
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In memoriam
Dr. John F. McLean
Class of ‘51
Dr. Garry G. Yeomans
Class of ‘60
CMCC is grateful to its supporters who have
thought to include a donation to CMCC in
recognition of the passing of their loved
one. Memorial cards are available through
Donation Services at 416 482 2340 ext. 194.
Donations
The donations listed here were received and processed between August 1 and November 30, 2010.
Awards and Scholarships
Annex Publishing & Printing Inc.
Dr. Douglas M. & Mrs. Bruna Brown
Ms. Mona Browne
Mrs. Margaret Butkovic
Canadian Chiropractic
Historical Association
Chiropractic Auxiliary of Ontario
Chiropractors’ Association
of Saskatchewan
Council of the Nova Scotia
College of Chiropractors
Mr. Chris Greenshields
Dr. Colin A. Greenshields
Dr. Martin B. Gurvey
Dr. Brian Huggins
Dr. Laurent Isabelle
John M. Wallace Scholarship Trust
Dr. Toffy Kobrossi
Dr. Jean A. Moss
National Board of
Chiropractic Examiners
OPTP Conservative Care Specialists
Dr. Nancy Riedel Bowers
Ms. Mary L. Rourke
The Orthotic Group
Dr. Marcia Veitch
Waterloo Wellington
Chiropractic Auxilliary
Dr. Leslie J. Wiltshire
General Donations & Gifts in Kind
First Financial Corporation
Foot Levelers, Inc.
In Memoriam Donations
Grice Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Brian Baizley
Dr. Fred N. Barnes
Dr. Ronald J. Batte
Dr. Norman F. Grittani
Dr. Karin F. Hammerich
Mrs. Eileen Hugli
Dr. Stephen H. Injeyan
Ms. Adrienne Johnson
Dr. Sandra J. Malpass
Dr. Jean A. Moss
Ms. Patricia O’Neill
Dr. R. Andrew Potter
Dr. William M. Smith
Dr. Igor Steiman
Dr. Marcia Veitch
Dr. Kathy Wickens
Dr. Robert M. & Mrs. Anne Wingfield
We are grateful for your support
We extend our sincere appreciation to those who have made gifts to CMCC. If you have a correction to this list or
would like more information about making a donation, please call Donation Services at 416 482 2340 ext. 194.
Winter 2011
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Letter to the editor
The following letter from Dr. Barry McQuire (Class of ’62) is in reference to the
article ‘Reflections on My Life and Career,’ written by Dr. W. Hartwick (Class of
’49) for the Fall 2010 of Primary Contact.
To the Editor, Primary Contact
Speaking of his wartime service in the U.K., he mentions Dishforth, only a few
miles from my home. It is still an operational station – typhoons these days. Quite
close to my home is a Commonwealth Groves Cemetery. All together, there lie
too many Canadian personnel (1,000) giving testimony to so much sacrifice.
More cheerfully and quite recently, whilst in a shop quite close to Dishforth, my
wife’s (Canadian) accent was soon picked up and reference made to contacts
made all those years ago.
As it happens our own church is proud of a grand piano
presented at the end of 1945 by Canadian Service personnel in
generous regard to hospitality received.
Yours sincerely,
Barry C. McQuire, DC, FCC, Class of ‘62
Primary Contact is published three times
a year by the Division of Marketing and
Communications at CMCC.
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important to us. Do you have suggestions
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I was attracted to Dr. Hartwick’s reflections in your last issue.
As I write, only a few hundred yards away at a local war
memorial has been placed a poppy wreath, marked Canada.
WINTER 2011
Volume 48 / Issue 1
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CMCC 26th Annual
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Combining city streets and scenic parklands to
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chiropractic education and research.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
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