Primary Contact Fall 2022

PRIMARY CONTACT FALL 2022

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Presenting our 2022 graduates Alumni perspective on chiropractic 1960-2012 A plan for success with Dr. Brittany Filipetti A publication from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College for alumni, members and friends

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IN THIS ISSUE 02

From the President

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From the Chair

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Recruiting CMCC Board Members from across Canada

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CMCC Mini Quiz

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Thought about getting involved on the CMCC Board?

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CMCC News

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The FSTT lab

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Homecoming ‘22 – a memorable weekend

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Perspectives on chiropractic

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SAVE THE DATE: Process of Integration (PIE) for CIH Educators

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We want your feedback

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39th annual Backs in Motion

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The 18th annual BackSwing Golf Tournament

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Developing a successful practice model in chronic pain

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In Memoriam

Alumni News ACC-RAC 2022

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OCA Awards

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The Class of 2022

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Passages

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Donations

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FROM THE PRESIDENT FORGING AHEAD

At times, we had our doubts, but classes are back in-person at CMCC! The pandemic prevented us from delivering lectures on campus from April 2020 through July 2022, so it was exciting to launch the new academic year on August 22, 2022 to include oncampus lectures, a full orientation week for new students, and a relaxing of many of our rigid infection control protocols. This fall, the hallways are filled with

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the sounds of students eager to resume a normal life at CMCC. We continue to monitor provincial infection rates and to keep measures in place to mitigate against any outbreaks and although we remain optimistic, pragmatically we must remain vigilant and be prepared for setbacks.

In January 2022, we succeeded in being awarded initial

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accreditation by the CCE-US. We now have bragging rights as the only chiropractic program simultaneously accredited by two separate CCE agencies. Having successfully navigated the reviews with CCE-Canada (November 2021) and CCE-US (January 2022) and having received accreditation by these agencies, we have begun to integrate what we learned in the self-study processes and site team evaluations into our new strategic plan. We are also amid review by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities for renewal of our degree-granting authority.

We recently received a positive recommendation by the provincial expert review panel assigned to CMCC’s application, but it will be some time before a final decision is rendered by the Minister.

In June, the Board of Governors approved a new 2022-2025 CMCC Strategic Plan. Its numerous objectives address areas such as the chiropractic program, clinics, administration, research and scholarship, services for students and employees, and collaboration.

There are several major goals in the new plan that I’ll highlight for you: First, we will undergo a formal space planning consultation to reveal opportunities for developing a new learning and assessment centre, expanding fitness facilities and better accommodating flexible office space. We will also explore ways to adjust our learning spaces to better align with a curriculum that seeks to provide greater levels of experiential learning.

Second, we are looking at developing a Master’s degree program to be delivered at CMCC and have received some

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encouraging direction from the Ministry regarding this new degree level.

Third, we want to transform and expand our continuing education operation. Fourth, we wish to expand clinical training opportunities outside of Ontario.

And finally, we want to continue the digital transformation at CMCC to enhance teaching, learning and working, and to facilitate the integration of our technology platforms. I’ll keep you informed as to the progress of these goals as work proceeds.

This summer we were finally able to hold in-person convocations.

We invited those students who had graduated in June 2020 and 2021 and who had previously participated in virtual ceremonies to return to Toronto on June 2, 2022 for an inperson ceremony at Roy Thomson Hall. Dr. Kent Stuber, editor-in-chief of the JCCA, was the convocation speaker. Then on June 23, 2022 we returned to Roy Thomson Hall to conduct the convocation for the Class of 2022, with Dr. Dean Wright, chief executive officer of the CCPA, as the speaker. It was wonderful to participate in these gatherings and share the joy of these recent graduates along with their families and friends. We also had a lovely Homecoming on campus in June, the first such gathering in several years.

This July we also had a formidable CMCC presence at the first in-person Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) educational conference in several years. Research productivity and scholarship has remained strong during the pandemic and in addition to the many papers and workshops presented by CMCC at the ACC meeting, our faculty and researchers have published over 75 scientific, peer-reviewed papers in each of the past two years. We will also have a strong presence at the upcoming joint World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC)-ACC conference in November.

As travel becomes safer and easier, I’ll be able to spend more time with our alumni at provincial meetings. In September, I was able to be at the meetings in Regina, Saskatchewan, and Red Deer, Alberta. Unfortunately, Hurricane Fiona created chaos and hardship for many of our alumni in the Atlantic provinces and disrupted some of the provincial meetings.

I’ll next be in British Columbia for its provincial meeting in late October.

It’s so nice to again be able to gather, tell stories, celebrate accomplishments and enjoy the camaraderie. I’ll look forward to seeing many of you in the coming months.

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FROM THE CHAIR

I am pleased that we are cautiously moving forward to resume preCOVID-19 practices at CMCC. We have had an in-person, full orientation for our new students and even a short get-together for the previous two classes whose orientations were affected by pandemic restrictions. It is exciting to see the students have the opportunity to participate in these events. The bonds and friendships they make will follow them through their careers as they study at CMCC and before long, become alumni.

It is hard to believe that I am almost halfway through my two-year tenure as Chair. The time has flown by, filled with great moments at CMCC. The Board met in-person for its semi-annual meeting in April and for the annual retreat in June. One piece of business we are engaged in, with the assistance of a consultant, is the revamping of the CMCC membership model.

The bylaw changes necessary to facilitate this process have already moved through committee review and Board Approval. These proposed changes will be presented at the CMCC AGM and I anticipate that we will have a new and exciting membership model in place in the near future.

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As always, the Board continues to offer direction and support to CMCC’s administrative team under President Wickes. The 2022-2025 Strategic Plan is one such example of an initiative for which we have offered guidance.

In June, we celebrated two inperson graduation ceremonies at Roy Thomson Hall. Along with the Class of 2022, the graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 were also celebrated on June 2 and saluted by Dr. Mercier as past Board chair. He delivered an inspiring and warmly received address. I was honored to address the 2022 graduating class. As I stood at the podium, the memory of sitting in that very event in 1990, my own graduating year, was crisp and fresh. Looking towards the graduating class, taking in their expressions and feeling the excitement in the room was a peak moment of my 32-year career. Congratulations to all three classes. I expect nothing more than miraculous things from all of you as newly-minted “Leaders in Spinal Health.”

In June we also celebrated our first in-person Homecoming in three years. Although most of the Continuing Education program

was virtual, the beautiful weather cooperated with outdoor gathering and those of us in attendance had a wonderful time.

In September, I was pleased to participate in BackSwing, another sold out and successful event.

The Board meeting and CMCC AGM in October will be held in Montreal to coincide with the CCA National Convention. This will be an opportunity to work together and foster collaboration for the benefit of the profession. I look forward to working with the CCA to increase our capacity and achievements through combining our strengths.

Let this be a new and exciting chapter moving forward.

Gregory Woolfrey, DC To contact any member of the Board, please email board@cmcc.ca.

RECRUITING CMCC BOARD MEMBERS FROM ACROSS CANADA

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CMCC seeks to maintain and attract to its Board, members with a strategic combination of experiences, competencies, perspectives and skills to support CMCC in its mission and vision. Members of the Board carry out a high-level oversight for institutional, academic, financial and governance responsibilities an in return play a key role in guiding the growth and development of evidence-based chiropractic education in Canada. Can you see yourself with us?

DO YOU HAVE THE ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES? Accountability and Participation Evaluation and Analysis Introductions and Connections Strategic and Critical Thinking DO YOU HAVE ADDED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE? Board Experience Legal/Regulatory Compliance Community Influence/Relationships Not for Profit Finance/Accounting Governance/Policy Development Postsecondary Education Expertise Health Profession Expertise/Knowledge

If you would like more information, please email us at board@cmcc.ca.

If you are ready to put your name forward for consideration, please email your CV and a letter explaining what attributes you would bring to the Board.

Our Vision: an academic institution recognised for creating leaders in spinal health Our Mission: deliver world class chiropractic education, research and patient care

CMCC QUIZ! 1. Since 1970, who was the only Canadianborn president of CMCC? 2. What is the date that CMCC opened for its first class?

3. Which professor held a Royal position given

by Queen Elizabeth II? Answers on page 33

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THOUGHT ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED ON THE CMCC BOARD? By: Dr. Lori Darroch

I had the absolute pleasure of serving on the Board of Governors for CMCC for 10 years and I must say, those years were some of the most rewarding years of my career.

Not only was I able to participate on the Board, with exceptional people in ‘steering the ship’ of CMCC, but I came away with enduring friendships. I hope my story will resonate with a few of you, and that you too, will decide to put your name forward to serve on the Board.

I graduated from CMCC in 1990 and started practicing in Calgary.

After practicing for about 10 years, I was approached by my classmate, Gord McMorland, who was then sitting on the Board as the Alberta representative. He asked me if I was interested in applying for his position on the Board as he was considering stepping down. Chatting with Gord, I

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found out that CMCC’s Board is made up of chiropractors from across the country as well as public members, interested in chiropractic and chiropractic education.

The list of these Board members included outstanding chiropractors and individuals within the general public interested in the future of chiropractic education. CMCC is very lucky to attract and benefit from such an impressive group, even attracting chiropractors who have graduated from other institutes – Dr. Doug Alderson, for one, who became Board Chair in (1992) As a full-time chiropractor, I had two questions: 1. What was the time commitment?

2. What was in it for me?

To answer the first question, there are two in-person board meetings a year; one in the fall, on the same weekend as the annual general membership meeting, and one in the spring. In addition, the Board has a retreat at the same time as the CMCC graduation giving us the opportunity to be part of that exciting event. I found that the retreat involved a practical session dealing with such topics as risk management, strategic planning, and fiscal responsibilities. It was at these meetings that the Board members provided direction and feedback to the CMCC President regarding where CMCC might be within the next five years. These weekends exemplified the principle that Board members “worked hard and worked together.”

Not so bad, I thought. I can take three weekends per year away from the

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office and I was really interested in learning the ‘inner workings’ of CMCC so I put my name forward to the Board Nomination Committee.

I was accepted and my name was put forward to the CMCC members in Alberta and I was elected as the Alberta representative.

“I believe that the rendering of useful service is the common duty of mankind, and that only in the purifying fire of sacrifice is the dross of selfishness consumed and the greatness of the human soul set free.”

John D. Rockefeller

The answer to the second question will come later.

I was unable to attend the meeting in 2001, so my first meeting was in early 2002. The Board has a fundamental understanding that all members “hit the road running.” There are no “bums in the seat” and everyone on the Board has an equal voice. I quickly became familiar with the governance of the Board and its various committees. I had input in discussion with the Board Chair about on which committees my interests and abilities could be put to the best use. There were many committees to choose from including the aforementioned Nomination Committee as well as Finance, Academic Affairs, Advancement, Bylaws and others.

At these meetings, depending on the committee mandate, we were briefed by CMCC staff or faculty who advised us on such things as student performance, timetabling, financial statements, updates on projects, and risk management. The committees met two to four times a year by conference calls in those days (preCOVID so no Zoom calls!).

After one year on the Board, I was elected to the Executive Committee which was made up of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Past Chair, SecretaryTreasurer and two additional members. My intentions were to

finish as Chair of the Board. I did!

I was the first female Chair of the Board of Governors of CMCC. It was a fabulous experience which allowed me to interact with members across Canada as well as with the students.

I was Chair for two years and then became Past Chair, when Dr. Kelli Blunt from Belleville, Ontario transitioned into the role -- the second consecutive female to hold the position of Chair of CMCC’s Board.

I was not surprised by the time required of me. It was no more or less than one can expect from any activity outside of one’s occupation.

The difference for me was that being on the Board at CMCC was a chance to give back to the profession and help ensure that CMCC maintained its place among chiropractic educational institutions. It is almost impossible for a profession to justify its existence without a strong academic base.

Now, the answer to the second question: What was in it for me?

I could honestly not have answered that before serving on the Board.

Yes, it was a time of service and yes, I did take time away from my practice, but I received so much in return. I gained a privileged

understanding of the very complicated machinery that runs CMCC; it looks so seamless on the surface but requires very precise cooperation and communication among all its divisions. Best of all, I met so many people that I am now lucky to call my friends. We ran the gauntlet together, celebrating the good times with laughter, rising to challenges and coming out on the other side, honoured to have been a part of it.

I have now retired from practice and I look back with pride in my involvement with CMCC -- as a student, a graduate and as a Board member.

I urge all chiropractors, alumni of CMCC or otherwise, to consider whether this is for you. Do you have the desire to commit to the profession by helping to ensure the strength of CMCC going forward?

It is a journey that few individuals have been lucky enough to take. Ask any past or present Board member about their experience and you will find that they light up when they talk about their time on the Board.

If you are so inclined, I urge you to grab the “gold ring” and think about becoming a member of the CMCC Board of Governors.

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CMCC NEWS

DR. ANTHONY TIBBLES RECEIVES PLATINUM JUBILEE RECOGNITION Congratulations to Dr. Anthony (Tony) Tibbles who was awarded a Platinum Jubilee medal and pin “in recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions through volunteerism, public service, local advocacy and leadership, which leaves a long-term positive impact on our community.” The pins and medal were awarded by Han Dong, Member of Parliament, Don Valley North, on behalf of the House of Commons, in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.

Tibbles was nominated on the strength of his leadership, including, but not limited, to his role as Dean of CMCC’s Clinics with the added challenge of managing clinic patient flow during the pandemic.

He has overseen and maintained community programs such as the Seniors’ Exercise program run by CMCC interns at the TriCongregational churches for over a decade and was instrumental in bringing the GLA:D® Canada program to CMCC. As a public health specialist, Tibbles has chaired the CMCC Incident Command Team since the first days of the pandemic and in this role ensures that the health of the CMCC Community of staff, students and patients are first priority. Under his direction over the past 2.5 years, CMCC was able to continue all student learning and patient care, graduate two full classes without interruption and with no incident of

COVID-19 transmission on campus or in the clinic system.

DR. SIMON WANG APPOINTED TO CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF CHIROPRACTIC THERAPEUTICS. Dr. Simon Wang has been appointed Chair, Department of Chiropractic Therapeutics (CT), Announced August 24. Wang most recently served as the Chair, Department of Clinical Diagnosis (CD).

DR. CAROL ANN WEIS APPOINTED TO CHAIR, CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS (CD) Dr. Weis is an expert in the management of lower back pain in women, her work having received international recognition. She is Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.

THE FSTT LAB ®

CMCC moved the radiology lab to create a space to double the size of the FSTT® Lab that includes eight stations, new monitors and an AV system to improve the clarity of lessons and optimize teaching. CMCC is also currently working with Elite tables to put the FSTT® technology into regular chiropractic tables. This is currently in a testing phase.

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PRACTICING ABROAD

Dr. Heather Godkin decided to take a risk in 2020 and moved to Ireland to begin her professional life, to work at Advanced Chiropractic with CMCC graduate Dr. Heather Thompson (Class of ’99). Here she provides Primary Contact with an update of her experience to date.

How would you describe life in Ireland?

The nature in Ireland is amazing!

Ireland is an island so anywhere along the coast is so beautiful. It lived up to my expectations from pictures and movies, it really is that green everywhere. The Irish are similar to Canadians and everyone has been so friendly and welcoming to me.

Has anything been difficult to adjust to?

Driving on the left side of the road was a bit of a shock at the start.

The bigger challenge is how narrow and twisty the roads are. Some country roads will be two-way

traffic but only wide enough for one car. So, it’s a bit of a game of chicken who gets to go first! One of my favourite driving experiences was waiting for sheep to cross the road when we were driving up in the mountains.

I really like all the incredible nature here. I’ve done some great hiking and have seen beautiful scenery. I also love how accessible it is to the rest of Europe. I’ve spent the last year exploring Ireland and visiting different countries in Europe for long weekends which has been incredible.

What is it like practicing what you’ve learned in Canada?

I am working with another CMCC graduate (Dr. Heather Thompson) so the practice style is similar to what I would have expected in Canada. A major difference is chiropractic is not as well-known here. I find with a lot of new patients especially, education on chiropractic is a huge part of the first visit.

DR. STEPHANIE ALEXOPULOS EARNS HER MASTER’S AT U OF T IHPME THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM WITH CMCC GRADUATE STUDES

Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Alexopulos who successfully defended her graduate thesis at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation (IHPME).

CMCC has a formal agreement with the IHPME, enabling students enrolled in CMCC’s Clinical Sciences Residency program to apply to IHPME’s Master of Science in Health Services Research (HSR) program.

Alexopulos is the first CMCC graduate to participate in this program.

Alexopulos’ thesis was entitled: Tracking clinical care among patients with chronic low back pain: the utility of performance-based measures of physical performance and disability. Her plan is to sit her fellowship exam for the College of Chiropractic Sciences (Canada) in 2023.

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ACC-RAC 2022 P, Bhatt K, Marchand AA, Cancelliere C. Exercise for the Prevention and Treatment of Low Back and/or Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review Critical Appraisal and Exercise Protocol Summary.

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The Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC) resumed in-person meetings this July after a two-year interruption due to COVID. CMCC sent 14 members of faculty and staff who together delivered seven presentations and four workshops. The FSTT® team also had a booth in the exhibition area. Our work demonstrated collaborations with colleagues at the University of Toronto, Ontario Tech University, Parker University, National University of Health Sciences, Palmer University, UQTR and Texas Chiropractic College.

In more detail, CMCC faculty and staff delivered the following components of the conference:

PLATFORM PRESENTATIONS 1. Tukhareli N. Mindful Reading: A Bibliotherapy-based Reading Program for College Students and Employees.

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2. Kopansky-Giles D, Beavers Whelan L, Leung FH, White K, Dewhurst N. Cultivating Collaborative Teams Using an Interprofessional Collaborative Competency Framework in Performance Appraisals.

3. Budgell B, Fillery M, Wynd S. Visualizing and Analyzing Research Networks: Preliminary Analysis of the Global Chiropractic Research Enterprise Database.

4. Kopansky-Giles D, Peranson J. Recognizing Our Hidden Faculty: 3-Year Outcomes of the Health Professional Educators Program in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Toronto.

5. Kopansky-Giles D, Suri M, Mior S, White K, Jeffs L, Campbell DM. Evaluating the Integration of Interprofessional Collaboration Competencies within Simulation Training.

6. Weis CA, Verville L, Matharu

Pohlman K, Hoyt K, Jacobs C, Lawrence D, Madigan D, Stites J, Tibbles A, Monier Z, Long C. Adapting a Conference on Teaching and Integrating EBP into Curricula: PIE2021 for CIH Educators.

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Guist B, Hollandsworth D, Choi G, Carinci M. Enhancing Student Education in Labs with Educational Technology.

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Budgell B, Wynd S, Fillery M. Assessing Research, Researchers, and Research Performing Organizations.

10. Funabashi M, Tran S, Starmer D. Force Sensing Table Technology and Collaborative Research Opportunities.

11. Weis CA, Doucet C, Brousseau D, Pohlman K. Women’s Health and Chiropractic Educational Audit and Development of Core Competencies.

We congratulate Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles, whose paper with Judith Peranson won the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners prize for Outstanding Educational Paper. Dr. Brian Budgell was elected chair of the ACC Research Committee.

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OCA AWARDS 2021 Each year the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) honors Ontario chiropractors and professionals who inspire, deliver exceptional health care, and lead the profession forward.

Chiropractor of the Year Chiropractor of the Year is given “in recognition of outstanding service, professional achievement and significant contribution, which influences and benefits the profession.

The recipient demonstrates the qualities of a leader who upholds the highest professional and ethical standards in their practice.”

Dr. Gordon Lawson (Class of ’76) was recognized for his service to patients, community and the profession during his long journey which began with his undergraduate studies at York University. Today the breadth of his qualifications include designations such as: Fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences, MSc from the University of Bridgeport, Fellow of the College of Chiropractic Orthopaedic Specialists, Diplomate of the Canadian Academy of Pain Management and Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition.

His first post-graduate work was at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (U of London, UK) which the CCA assisted financially.

He founded and was president of a medical legal assessment firm for over 30 years.

While reducing some of his commitments, Lawson continues in private practice at Unionville Health Centre and assessments in the Rapid Assessment Clinic Low Back Pain.

Lawson continues to mentor/teach students as an assistant professor at

CMCC where he enrolled 50 years ago this year!

Dr. Michael Brickman Heart and Hands Award Dr. Ayla Azad (Palmer, 1995) was selected by members for this award presented to the practising chiropractor who best embodies a generous and giving spirit (the heart) with the remarkable passion and dedication to chiropractic care (the hands).

Chiropractic Champion Award This award went to Dr. Yoga Raja Rampersaud, Orthopaedic surgeon at TWU and University of Toronto professor. The award is given to an individual who is "instrumental in the advancement of the chiropractic profession in Ontario,” and who is not a chiropractor.

Early Career Chiropractor Award Winner Dr. Josh Plener (Class of '20) received this award as a chiropractor who has recently graduated from chiropractic college and who demonstrates outstanding promise, achievement and commitment to enhancing the chiropractic profession.

Patient Care Award Price Health in Waterloo received this award as a clinic that has excelled in providing exceptional patient experiences, by delivering care that reflects patients’ preferences and has incorporated diversity, equity, and inclusion in their practice.

Research and Academic Award Dr. Jennifer Nash (Class of '08) received this award, which recognizes a chiropractor or researcher currently engaged in research or academia contributing to expanding the knowledge of the profession.

2021 Community Service Award Winner Dr. Rod Overton (Class of ’92) received this honour as an individual that has promoted and made significant contributions to the profession through public education and community engagement.

2021 Chiropractic Health Assistant Award Winner Ms. Wendy Jollota of Blunt Chiropractic was recognized as a clinic staff member whose work has enhanced patient satisfaction and the reputation and credibility of chiropractic care.

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THE CLASS OF 2022 Congratulations to the Class of 2022! We were delighted to watch members of this class cross the stage on June 23. The first in-person graduation to take place as scheduled in two years. Dr. Dean Wright, CEO of the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association gave the convocation address. Dr. Prabhjot Singh, was class valedictorian.

A. Ahluwalia

J. Allen

D. Anderton-Cahoon

M. N. Ang

J. Auyeng

C. Babut

C. Bacareza

N. Bair-Patel

A. Baker

M. Banwait

E. Barr

J. Beauvais

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S. Beimers

C. Belliveau

J. Benati

N. Bergen

S. Billard

S. E. Black

C. Bocalan

T. Boisvert

K. Bojechko

M. Boulay

M. Brander

V. Brynaert

O. Caballero

E. Carr

K. Cato

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I. Chartier

N. Cheng

K. Chung

C. Chupa

V. Clay

S. Creasor

B. Csiernik

C. Cultrera

J. Currie

T. Cuthill

D. Dabic

P. Deng

S. DeSouza

M. Di Nardo

M. Dick

M. Dickhof

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A. Dixon

J. Dreyer

T. D'Souza

L. Ead

A. Edmonds

M. Elliott

T. Esau

C. Evans

R. A. Ewing

D. Fawcett

M. Florio

A. Foote

A. Genge

D. Graham

N. Graham

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J. Grundy

M. Harvey

A. Hetherington

J. Heupel

M. Hiscock

L. Holmes

K. Hotta

T. Hsu

D. Hui

R. Hum

J. Isen

K. Jacklin

S. Jangwal

B. Jarvin

L. Johnston

J. Jones

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A. Kang

K. Kapoor

E. Kawaguchi

J. Khaira

D. Kimber

S. Krsmanovic

J. Krueger

T. Lalonde

P. Lanteigne

J. F. Larochelle

C. Ling

H. Ling

E. Liu

M. Lojko

J. Luc

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M. Mac Tavish

A. MacKinnon

L. MacLeod

V. MacPhail

L. Mahe

A. Malekdanesh

N. Mancini

K. Mapson

C. Maranger

M. Morcos

J. Maxymowich

P. Maziarz

E. Mazur

A. McMahan

J. McNeil

C. McQuade

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K. Michalowski

B. Mitchell

E. Montag

A. Morihovitis

M. Morin

T. Morrow

M. Naeem

C. Nar

A. Neemuchwala

R. Neisari Tabrizi

D. Nguyen

K. Noordegraaf

R. Norris

H. O'Neil

G. Palazzo

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K. Parker

K. Patel

L. Pauli

S. Pederson

S. Petrusa

A. Poelman

M. Power

J. Press

A. Price

J. Reay

M. Reinstein

N. Ridge

V. Robichaud

L. Robinson

A. Rocha

J. Rodley

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D. Russo

J. Szymanski-Washington

A. Samson

A. Santoro

V. Sara

I. Selfarth

T. Simpson

P. Singh

S. Skariah

S. Soares

N. Solis

S. Solly

J. Son

J. Song

M. Speed

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A. Teitelbaum

C. Theriault

N. Thompson

A. Tremblett

J. Villeneuve

Q. Vo

A. Volcko

J. Ward

N. Warring

A. Wenman

S. Wheeler

S. Yousefi

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F. Zamansoltani

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RESPONDING TO THE OPIOID CRISIS: THE ROLE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN OPIOID USE REDUCTION "From March 2020 to April 2021, there were over 6,900 apparent opioid toxicity deaths in Canada and over 75,600 in the United States, the highest annual toll on record" (Government of Canada, 2021; CDC, 2021).

The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) and the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA) have developed an online course designed to help practitioners safeguard patients’ health and foster collaboration with medical professionals in managing, reducing, or eliminating opioid dependency.

Interactive simulations and learning assessments are used in the four chapters of the course: 1. Chiropractic and Pain Management 2. Opioid Facts 3. Performing Case Outreach with Other Health Professionals 4. Communicating with Other Health Professionals This online educational resource will help chiropractors increase their competency in case outreach, facilitate communication with other healthcare professionals, and provide quality care to patients who suffer from chronic pain.

Developed by the Ontario Chiropractic Association and CMCC

REHABILITATION CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Course ID: 63771 | CCOA ID: 4491 | CE Hours: 85 CMCC’s Rehabilitation Certification Program is an 85-hour virtual program delving into relevant topics such as integration and exercise prescription, functional capacity evaluation, disability management, and chronic pain management. With expertise provided by over 25 subject matter experts, learners will be able to determine how to properly integrate rehabilitation into their everyday practice, as well as improve their plans of management and the outcomes of their patients. Learners will also receive a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) Certification, allowing them to perform FCE services for thirdparty payors.

Visit ce.cmcc.ca to register now!

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HOMECOMING ‘22 – A MEMORABLE WEEKEND

Over 100 guests joined us the weekend of June 3 for CMCC’s first in-person Homecoming since 2019. Bright skies and good weather contributed to a wonderful opportunity for anniversary classes and other guests to reconnect.

Friday began with a number of online Continuing Education (CE) presentations and culminated with a cocktail reception and sit down-dinner under a large marquee on campus, overlooking the parklands .

The evening featured entertainment by the Redeemers, a talented group of doo wop singers whose close harmony singing kept the audience on the dance floor.

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Members of the Class of ’72 were recognized on their 50th anniversary and were presented with class pins and 50th anniversary certificates.

A tribute video will be sent to all members of the class.

The Saturday CE program featured an in-person adjusting workshop on campus and was followed by the traditional Homecoming barbecue where guests ate, mingled and listened to the sounds of DJ Kenny Neal.

The barbecue also featured the annual Homecoming Awards. The Alumna of the Year award was presented to Dr. Deborah KopanskyGiles (Class of ‘82) and Dr. Tom Sawa (Class of ‘77) received the Pioneer of

the Year Award. Dr. Brian Seaman (Class of ’82) received the Community Service Award in absentia.

Students’ Council President Jennifer O’Neill brought greetings on behalf of the students, expressing her thanks to the alumni in attendance for their many contributions to the profession.

Homecoming also featured an original art auction, with proceeds supporting student initiatives at CMCC. All in all, it was a memorable weekend for those who attended and a pleasure for CMCC to host alumni from across Canada. Happy Anniversary to the members of the classes who celebrated milestone anniversaries!

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PERSPECTIVES ON CHIROPRACTIC Chiropractic has gone through many changes since CMCC was established in 1945, moving from a primarily sole practitioner model to one with increasing integration with other healthcare providers. PC spoke to a group of graduates from 1960 to 2021 who shared their thoughts on how chiropractic has developed since they graduated and how they would like to see the profession evolve.

Paul Korbelas (Class of ’60) Collingwood, ON

Graduating before chiropractic achieved its acceptance for coverage under the Ontario provincial health insurance plan (OHIP) in 1970, Dr. Korbelas

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shares his perspective on the changes to the profession and the professionals who represent it.

Korbelas taught X-ray techniques for many years and conducted the licensing examination in X-ray during the 70s.

What changes have you seen in chiropractic?

“When I graduated in the 60s, the profession was a very closelyknit group with the chiropractors who were already in practice.

A new graduate could talk to them, and they would share their perspectives and give suggestions about how to improve practice.

“Chiropractic was about the adjustment. The importance was in adjusting properly for results, once you established that it was a chiropractic problem. You weren’t treating symptoms, but conditions, underlying issues and had X-rays to support your findings.

“Another observation is one around professional courtesy. It used to be that if a chiropractor came to you for treatment, perhaps a retired chiropractor or a student, you would provide it, and would not charge and might even have made time to talk. This was the professional attitude. Also, if I were going to treat a dentist, a medical professional or a religious leader, I would treat them free of charge. I think some form of discount among professionals should still exist. Chiropractors

should treat each other as part of the health care family.

How would you like to see chiropractic grow or change?

"We don’t have our place in the sun, though we almost had it with our coverage through OHIP in Ontario. With the shortage of health care practitioners today, though chiropractic is primary care in that no referrals are needed, it should be treated as such and covered by provincial health insurance."

Dr. Jean Moss (Class of ’70) CMCC President Emerita

Dr. Jean Moss began her chiropractic education at the

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Anglo European College of Chiropractic and transferred to CMCC to complete her designation in 1970. She joined the faculty soon after, and eventually broke a glass ceiling, becoming its first female president in 1991 and the second female head of a chiropractic institution, worldwide. She held the position until retiring in 2014. During that time she had overseen tremendous changes to CMCC, its growth and affiliations.

Here she joins CMCC alumni in answering questions about the changes she’s seen in the profession and her hopes for its future direction.

What changes have you seen since graduating?

“When I graduated there was not as much research as there is today, so much was taught on good faith and clinical experience.

That changed dramatically with the NINDS1 Conference in 1975, where it became clear the profession needed to focus on research and demonstrate that what we did was efficacious.

Greater numbers of CMCC faculty members began taking part in research.

“Early research on motion palpation indicated that interrater reliability was low, in other words, there was some inconsistency in the results among different chiropractors palpating using motion palpation on a single patient. This led to a difficult period in which chiropractors lost some confidence in their approach, but it also provided an impetus for more research. Drs. Scott Haldeman (Palmer, ’64) and David Cassidy (Class of ’65) began doing research that was equivalent to what was being conducted in other health professions and the results

generated a lot of discussion among practitioners through the 80s and 90s. That discussion began to develop a solid basis for clinical protocols and clinical guidelines.

“One of the most positive outcomes of the period occurred when the Canadian Chiropractic Association supported Chiropractic Chair positions with the provincial association within Canadian universities. It brought young researchers into the universities, often earning PhDs, and attracted others to research.

Eventually, there was a Chair in every province and the profession was more involved in supporting it. Tremendous advances have been made with the increased publication of results in multidisciplinary journals and with chiropractors being included within multidisciplinary environments and in some cases taking a lead role."

What changes would you like to see?

“If I had a wish it would be that the profession could unify, have meaningful discussion about their differences and step forward with a united front because the dichotomy is disruptive; it is especially difficult in the US, but exists in other countries including Canada.

“I am speaking of the chasm between evidence-based/ research and those who believe that chiropractic is a panacea for everything. That dichotomy has existed since the beginning of the profession.

This thinking causes problems for the profession when it comes to discussions with other health professionals, academic institutions and government.

Unfortunately, in the 50 years that I have been involved in the

profession the conversations have not significantly changed and the results remain the same. Added to the mix are the practice management gurus who encourage chiropractors to see more patients more often and who may not be working first in the interests of the patient.

“The profession has made enormous steps in research, earned respect, seen clinics embedded in hospitals and Indigenous health care centres and with other community groups.

I recall a time when a chiropractor involved in groundbreaking research had to keep their name off the study for fear it wouldn’t be published. Eventually journals couldn’t refuse the quality of the research any longer and had to publish the results. The result was wide dissemination of the research among members of the health care team.

Research is so important to the profession and health care in general. But all researchers in all fields face the same problem finding enough funding to continue their research.

“My other wish would be greater access to research funding in chiropractic. “

1. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Conference (NINDS) held in 1975 was the first conference held by the US Government to investigate the scientific basis for chiropractic.

From: Commentary The Myth of Progress JCCA 1999; 43(1)

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Dr. Gordon Lawson (Class of ’76)

and wanted to serve. “In my view, we are first and foremost a serving profession. A vocation rather than a business.” He feels that society as a whole may have become more focused on compensation.

“When I started, physiotherapy wasn’t as prominent as it is now and there was very little massage therapy. Generally, mainstream medicine rejected the role that manual therapy could play. Another change is funding. Extended health coverage is now necessary to cover the cost of treatment. In the early days there was no extended coverage but OHIP paid for part of the care. The patient paid something out of pocket. Business wasn’t easier, just different due to circumstances.

Dr. Gordon Lawson comes to his views through his early life experience and his specialization in sports, orthopaedics and nutrition.

Lawson has been steadfastly involved in RCCSS(C) (Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences (Canada), securing its Royal prefix and helping to create the Foundation which supports it, in 2014. He was a founding member of FICS (La Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport) and continues to sit on the board of the College of Chiropractic Orthopaedic Specialists in Canada.

How has chiropractic changed?

“Students today are more educated, however, I feel professional enthusiasm may not be as great as it once was.” Lawson says his own passion for drugless healthcare was supported by his own travels in the ‘60s and seeing people destroy themselves with drugs.”

Lawson recalls that when he entered the profession, "it didn’t have the prestige connected with it that it does today and people who moved into it were value driven

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“Chiropractic is more accepted today than it was then. The intentional focus on headaches, neck and back pain and the research done by doctors of chiropractic has been very helpful in terms of respect for the profession and what it can do to treat those conditions.”

Dr. Lawson recently stepped down from a medical legal firm where he had been doing assessments for the past 30 years. He continues in private practice at Unionville Health Centre and makes assessments in the Rapid Assessment Clinic Low Back Pain, attesting to the increased respect and cultural authority chiropractic has come to receive.

What would you like to see?

“I would like to see more appreciation of chiropractors as spine specialists and an emphasis on our capacity to diagnose. I would also like to see an emphasis on evidence-based practice. His advice to new chiropractors is to build relationships and connections with community and other multi-

disciplinary practitioners earlier.

Through those relationships, chiropractic will shine.

Dr. Keith Harper (Class of ’82)

Dr. Harper was born in Bracebridge, Ontario in 1956 and after graduating from CMCC in 1982 relocated to Alberta, settling in Grande Prairie. He loves camping, hiking, canoeing and still instructs skiing at the Nitehawk Ski Hill. Despite requests from his loving wife, Barb, of 39 years to retire, he still enjoys practice and his patients too much and plans to continue practicing until he gets it right!

What are some of the changes you have seen since beginning practice?

“I have seen huge changes in the acceptance of chiropractic since I began. For example, during the organization of the 1995 Canada Winter Games in Grande Prairie, I worked hard to have chiropractors included in the Canada Games Medical Clinic and felt I was beating on the door asking to be let in. It took a lot of work but chiropractors were included in health services

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for the first time. Now when there is a major sporting event like the Royal Bank Cup the organizers approach us to ensure a chiropractic presence. They want us there – it’s a huge difference.

"There has been progress as well as setbacks. When I moved to Grande Prairie in 1982 I had my receptionist call the Diagnostic Imaging Department at the QEII Hospital to pull X-rays for me to view at the hospital. This went on smoothly for a year or two until one day one of the MD’s objected and the customary request was denied as I did not have hospital privileges. Patients would have to get their X-rays and bring them to me; increasing the chance of loss or damage to films and making it difficult for patients.

I talked to the head of Radiology, Dr. Coughlin, and he agreed with me and brought it to the hospital board, which then officially granted me the privilege to continue to view X-rays in the Diagnostic Imaging Department as long as I had my patients sign a release form they provided.

"Later, in the mid 1990s, after the province had regionalized health care services I was the Regional Director for the College of Chiropractors of Alberta for the Mistahia Region which included Grande Prairie, and decided to see if we chiropractors could get the right to order X-rays through the region. After many meetings and negotiations, the Mistahia Board granted chiropractors in the area the right to order plain films without any cost to the patient. On that day the media was present and tried to have me make it a victory of chiropractors vs. the MDs. Serendipitously, a few weeks earlier I had gone for a weekend of media training which emphasized staying to our key message – that this was about better patient care.

This was a victory for patients – not

chiropractors. In the following years this contract was spread throughout the province. Unfortunately, the present government has rescinded those privileges. Now a patient must go back to their family doctor for X-rays; a very difficult process for many patients as many do not have a family doctor.”

What would you like to see change?

“I would like to see X-ray privileges reinstated in AB and the government covering the cost of chiropractic care. It’s a barrier for a lot of people.

There is more acceptance by the medical profession than in the past, more by the public, but less funding. The proof is out there. We often have better outcomes than surgery so why don’t we have full funding? When I was more actively advocating for the profession, I used to say “Don’t believe me, believe the science.”

Dr. Rowena Ryan (Class of ’92) St. John, NFLD

Dr. Rowena Ryan began her professional life by working as a locum between Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador. She

moved home to NL in ’93, at a time when chiropractic was still relatively new to the province. The profession was just on the verge of finally becoming a regulated profession as a result of the diligent work of the small group of chiropractors that had practiced there since the 1970’s. She found that she not only had to build a practice but also had to educate the public and other health care professionals about the chiropractic profession.

What changes have you seen since you began practice?

“When I first began practicing in NL, chiropractic care was still very much an unknown entity. There was a good deal of resistance by other health professionals and the general public had little concept of what we did. There was no worker’s compensation coverage and no access to diagnostic imaging. Many of my patients were quite chronic in their suffering and it was relatively uncommon to see an acute patient or a newly developed condition.

This has changed significantly over the years as more and more patients have experienced relief with chiropractic and spread the word. Chiropractic has finally taken its place in the province as a widely accepted form of health care. I’m still amazed though when I see a patient who is new to chiropractic but still confident that I can help them. It tells me that all our years of educating the public have paid off.

"In recent years I have seen a higher proportion of patients presenting with undiagnosed conditions, both MSK and non-MSK. I feel that this emphasizes the role I play as a primary health care provider who is able to recognize and often diagnose such conditions and refer elsewhere when needed. Patients are extremely grateful and happily refer their friends and family as they have confidence in my ability to manage their health."

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What changes would you like to see?

“I’d like to see increased emphasis on our diagnostic skills and our greater role in the health care environment. After 30 years I am still digging into my textbooks and am challenged almost every week by conditions I haven’t seen before or in a long time. The diagnostic skills which we gain in chiropractic college and which we hone through practice set us apart from many other practitioners and I believe that we need to emphasize this with our new chiropractors.

Technique skills “I cannot say enough about the need to be proficient in chiropractic technique. As much as we strive to be research-based and evidence-informed, our chiropractic technique skills are of utmost importance to what we do and set us apart from all other health professions.

Reputation "In Newfoundland and Labrador there are obviously differences in practice styles but for the most part I believe that we are a fairly homogeneous group and have a good spirit of cooperation with each other. This has helped in our efforts to advance the position of our provincial association in its efforts to sit at the table with governing bodies and other professions."

Dr. Brad Ferguson (Class of ’12) Nova Scotia

Dr. Ferguson completed the Sports Sciences Residency Program at CMCC in 2014 and returned to his home province of Nova Scotia to begin private practice.

Having spent the last two years in collaborative, integrated health settings such as family health teams and working in hospitals

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alongside orthopaedic surgeons, he had to learn to build those connections within his local health care community. He does it through educating the public, local family doctors and specialists and employers, demonstrating the benefits of chiropractic care and what sets it apart from other therapies."

You’ve been practicing since 2012.

Have you seen any changes?

“I have not seen any dramatic changes to the chiropractic landscape, how the profession fits into our existing health care system, since it’s only been a decade. I am big supporter of the increased emphasis on evidenceinformed practice through our chiropractic institutions. I see chiropractic heading in that direction and increasing its sphere of influence steadily over the years. I feel like CMCC and the CCA are pushing in the same direction and building in-roads within the health care field, educational institutions and general public.”

Ferguson feels when he communicates with other health professionals, there is less apprehension, more collaboration and acceptance of an expertise in musculoskeletal health.

How would you like to see chiropractic grow or change?

“What I’d like to see is greater coverage for chiropractic through third-party payers. That hasn’t changed since I began practice and I believe many years before that. The cost of treatment and running a business is increasing, so improvements there would be great. Insurance policy-making can be influenced by the people they insure, so it’s important to be in the forefront of patients’ and insurers' minds when it comes to third party coverage.”

Do you see chiropractic as changing in relation to other healthcare practices?

“I have seen a lot of changes within the profession since I started at CMCC in 2008. The chiropractic profession is evolving to incorporate more modalities and treatment methods (e.g., acupuncture) leading to even more variety in practice styles. This can make defining the profession to a layperson difficult because the spectrum is so broad.

"You see the same thing happening in physiotherapy, where their profession is also expanding with more manual therapy, manipulation and acupuncture. The one constant that I do see within the health care field, is that chiropractors are exceptional at hands on treatment (from soft tissue to manipulation) and diagnosing of neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

I feel this is what sets us apart. It is important to be competent in a variety of treatment methods, but in the ever-evolving landscape of health care it is important that chiropractic have a strong identity so that it can be identified and recognized by the public. “

SAVE THE DATE

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CMCC Homecoming ‘23 June 2 and 3

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

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Save-the-Date

Thursday, July 13 to Saturday, July 15 2023 Toronto, Ontario The 2023 Process of Integration (PIE) for Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) Educators is a three-day evidence-informed practice (EIP) conference held at CMCC, July 13 – 15, 2023. Details will be posted as they come available on the conference website at www.thepieconference.org.

Similar to past PIE conferences, two tracks will be available: •

A teaching track for classroom and clinic educators delivered through small group sessions where each participant is given an opportunity to prepare and deliver an EIP teaching module.

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An administrative/curriculum development track which blends basic EIP education with strategy development, focusing on institutional initiatives and cultural change resources.

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In our 2019 membership survey, members told us they wanted more choice in how to support us. We listened and today are working to create an inclusive program that invites more of your input and offers you, as an alumnus/a, to share your knowledge and experience.

If you are interested in sharing some of your time - as little or much as you like - to help develop CMCC and support the profession, email us at insight@cmcc.ca. Watch for more information in the coming weeks.

QUIZ ANSWERS 1. DR. DONALD SUTHERLAND 2. SEPTEMBER 18, 1945 3. DR. JOHN DUCKWORTH

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CMCC's 39th annual Backs in Motion met perfect weather conditions for a novel route in the East Don Parklands and Bestview Park on Sunday, April 24.

In total there were 165 participants: 57 in the 5 km Run, 28 in the 10 km Run, 37 in the 5 km Walk, and 43 who participated in the virtual event. We extend our sincere thanks to all those participants, volunteers, sponsors and donors who helped make the event such a big success, raising $57,000 through registrations, donations and sponsorships.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OVERALL WINNERS 10km Run - Overall Female: Elyse Black - 48:53 Marsha Black - 51:52 Rachel Mochulla - 56:37

Male Tate Simpson - 42:08 Jonathan Navarro - 43:58 Myles Dalton - 46:47

5km Run - Overall Female: Vanessa Cotter - 22:06 Chantelle Maryuen - 22:15 Jagvir Dhaliwal - 23:34

CMCC Student Class Challenge RockTape Prize Pack Congrats to the volunteers and participants from the Class of 2025!

Once again, a special thank you to all sponsors: Gold Sponsor: Elite Chiropractic Tables First Place Prize Sponsor: The Orthotic Group Class Challenge Sponsor: RockTape Refreshment Sponsor: Galati Bronze Sponsors: Ultimate Glucosamine and Opis Supplies Highest Fundraiser Sponsor: Thumper Prize Sponsor: Running Free Run Kit Sponsors: Core Products International, Medistik, and Nielsen Fitness

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Male Caleb Beland - 15:58 Patrick Dean - 17:43 Arthur Chow - 23:44

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September 18, for the first time in two years, we returned to a shotgun start Golf Tournament. CMCC and Bayview Golf and Country Club were committed to ensuring the health and safety of all the golfers and staff, restricting the tournament to 120 golfers – and we are pleased to announce all 120 spots were taken!

The tournament started with Bayview’s Signature Luncheon, which included BBQ to order: beef tenderloin, chicken breast, or fresh salmon fillet along with fantastic side dishes.

Golfers were offered a 20-minute treatment by CMCC interns through a treatment outreach – part of registration - prior to the shotgun

start at 1:30 p.m. Thank you to the supervising clinician and interns.

The day ended with a cocktail at about 6:30 p.m. while the day’s winners were announced. Since its inception in 2005, CMCC BackSwing golf tournaments have raised more than $1.2 million.

These funds help maintain CMCC’s role as an international leader in chiropractic education, research and patient care. This year, we raised $70,000. We could not have done this without the support of our sponsors, donors, participants, and volunteers – thank you.

Congratulations to this year’s winners: •

Winning Foursome – Dr. Jason Lemieux, Dr. Erik Nabeta, Phil

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Jenner, and Josh Kroeker with a score of 59 Longest Drive Winners under and over 50, Ladies – Michelle Wylie & Dena Oberman Longest Drive Winners under and over 50, Men – Matthew Tims & Dr. Simon Robarts Closest to the Pin, Ladies & Men’s – Jennifer O’Neill & Dr. Erik Nabeta

Best Dressed golfer went to Kris Rieger This year we had two grand prize winners and gave away ten raffle prizes along with oodles of other prizes and swag. Unfortunately, the $25,000 Hole-in-One prize was not claimed – join us next year!

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DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE MODEL IN CHRONIC PAIN Dr. Brittany Filipetti (Class of ’13) opened Origin Integrated Health, in Comox, BC in 2017, and success with her integrated program has enabled her to open a second location in Campbell River, BC. (cover photo) Filipetti is excited to have created her niche after graduating in 2013 and leaving Ontario for BC. Here, she discovered a broader toolkit to serve her patients and developed a successful model based on her beliefs in a chiropractor’s strength in diagnosis, hands-on treatment, and a leadership role in plan management.

Specializing in chronic pain and sports injuries, Filipetti says most patients who come to Origin are first seen by a chiropractor who creates a plan that involves between three and eight practitioners. Together, they typically utilize up to 12 modalities over a four to eight-week period.

Her protocol calls on the expertise of ancillary health professionals who offer acupuncture, massage therapy, osteopathy, naturopathy, kinesiology, physiotherapy, athletic therapy, and holistic nutrition advice.

Initially, she saw the restriction of treatment such as acupuncture by chiropractors in BC a problem, but soon realized that working alongside all members of the health care team rather than offering repeat services benefited everyone, enabling

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practitioners to specialize and patients to make the most of their health benefits.

“If we function as contractors and stay in our specialization, we can also help the patient maximize their coverage, separating rehabilitation and acupuncture into two streams offered by third-party health care coverage.

“I believe that trying to do everything can mean not excelling in any one thing," says Filipetti. “You can be 40 percent good at three things or an expert in the one that you specialize in. The theory is 10,000 hours of practice to gain proficiency. In recognizing the strengths of other professionals, chiropractors can avoid creating unnecessary competition and instead focus on their strengths as diagnosticians. In my experience, it benefits patients and practitioners as I get referrals from rehabilitation specialists for hands-on treatment and plan management.

"Patient care plans are typically weighted on active rehabilitation. The result is that most are self-sufficient after their program and do not need to return for maintenance care."

Creating the program

When she first began practicing, Filipetti observed that chiropractic adjustments were not enough for her chronic pain patients, and as a result,

she relied heavily on Active Release Therapy (ART®) and Graston® Technique/ Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Therapy (IASTT) as her main treatment protocol. As she continued to study these patients, she found the majority of their pain complaints were the result of poor movement patterns and poor microcirculation.

With this in mind, she began working with a Class IV deep tissue laser and found it to be ideal. She also added ShockWave Therapy to tendon injuries in conjunction with Class IV Laser to promote healing of the tendons and myofascial structures that she could not tackle with her hands alone.

“This modality can improve microcirculation in the tissue, accelerating the healing process,“ she explains, continuing: “If you think about it, if we want to go to Mexico we don’t walk, we take a plane… when we use our hands we are walking but when we use a machine (such Shockwave therapy or laser) we are flying."

There were two pieces she was missing in the recovery that she quickly sought out: 1.

Needling/ IMS (intramuscular Stimulation) / Electro Acupuncture to stimulate tissue to improve muscle tone and function while flushing the lymphatic system.

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Filipetti found acupuncturists and physiotherapists who could do this needling work as BC Chiropractors cannot practice these techniques.

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A means to correct the movement patterns that have caused injury or are placing extra tension on the injury.

And loading tissues to build resilience and strength.

In 2018, Filipetti met Eryn Freeman, an athletic therapist whose experience and passion shone through. Through referring to Freeman at the appropriate time in the care plan, Filipetti found her patients were getting outstanding results and most did not require return visits. Filipetti is impressed

by Freeman’s desire to have her patients understand why they are performing an exercise. “If the patient knows why, they are more likely to comply,” she says, quoting Freeman. Freeman is now running the rehabilitation at Origin with her own associates who are well versed in FRC® (Functional Range Conditioning), FAKTR (Functional & Kinetic Treatment with Rehab), Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), DNS Yoga, and Dr. Stuart McGill's Building the Ultimate Back. “The next step is expanding the rehabilitation side with Integrated Patterning training,” says Filipetti.

Creating the plan

At Origin, every practitioner does their initial assessment and has input into the plan established by the chiropractor. Filipetti says the process has become easier with time, with each practitioner understanding the role of the other.

At the initial assessment, patients are screened for signs of Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Dysfunction. "In other words," says Filipetti, "burnout /adrenal fatigue. If patients are not sleeping,

The Origin team: Drs. Sarah Forster, Brittany Filipetti, Garrett Wiltse, Athletic Therapist Eryn Freeman, Registered Acupuncturist Matt O'Meara & Dr. Lyndsey Nabata (ND)

are stressed and fatigued daily, they usually don’t respond well to musculoskeletal treatment and we recommend that they seek naturopathic or medical support before the MSK issue is addressed.

Origin has a naturopathic doctor on site. Such patients may also be referred for somatic therapy, counseling, breathwork, and restorative yoga/passive care. This is where traditional acupuncture and osteopathy can help and is often suggested,” says Filipetti.

Practitioners at Origin see the best results when underlying health concerns are addressed for at least four weeks before the MSK complaint is treated. Filipetti believes it saves the patients money, time and frustration.

Partnering with Nomina Wellness, a mental health, chronic pain and addictions centre

Filipetti also works with a mental health, chronic pain and addictions treatment centre, Nomina Wellness.

Together, Origin and Nomina have created a program that attracts athletes and patients from Europe and North America for physical therapy. Participants come to Origin

a few days a week for therapy, spending the remainder of the time at Nomina Wellness Centre where programming includes coaching in personal development, counselling, yoga and outdoor recreation during the program.

The combination of the self-work, nervous system regulation, improved health and physical therapy has yielded outstanding results, with Origin offering virtual support for all patients in the program after they return home. Filipetti says she has seen that since the pandemic, people have been taking a deeper look at their health, overall function, and base of support. “We have people who couldn’t exercise for various reasons and who now are able to, and feel empowered to take their health into their own hands.”

Understanding that there are often several ways to support recovery and wellness, Filipetti also teaches Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga, an area she is looking forward to expanding upon.

Origin is looking forward to welcoming a CMCC intern in January as part of CMCC’s externship program.

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IN MEMORIAM

Dr. Sarah Adams Class of '02

Dr. David Robert Beuttner Class of ’76

Dr. Luc R. Bouchard Class of '66

Dr. Percy Boyko Class of ’73

Dr. Dave Brosz Class of '82

Dr. Bob Corrigan Class of '52

Dr. Steven King Class of '78

Dr. Brent Mills Class of ’87

Dr. Sharon Ann Peterkin Class of ’80

Dr. Gordon B. Pope Class of '83

Dr. Gwyneth Pyne Class of '51

Dr. Darry Tribe Class of ’70

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.

Errata: Dr. Paul Korbelas (Class of '60) is alive and well, mistakenly listed in the In Memoriam listings in the last issue.

Our apologies to Dr. Korbelas who shared his views on chiropractic and its place in health care on page 26 of this issue.

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PASSAGE on the elements that impacted an individual’s ability to return to work. Surprising to many, they found, was the power of the health care system to affect the mental and emotional well being of the disabled worker through the manner in which the disability was treated and discussed by staff.

Dr. Patrick Loisel We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Patrick Loisel, an inspiring mentor, teacher and friend and a pioneer in the field of disability prevention research. Those who knew him will remember his enthusiasm, intelligence and kindness.

Beginning his career as an orthopaedic spinal surgeon, he transitioned to disability prevention guided by, he would say, the fact that clinical success didn’t always translate into success for patients.

He began investigating work that indicated that returning to work benefitted individual health and longevity and in the 1990s, working with colleagues in Sherbrooke University Hospital, he pioneered the Sherbrooke Model, a method of treatment that combined workplace intervention with ergonomics and graded activity centralized in the workplace.

In 2001, he and colleagues published Disability Prevention: a New Paradigm for the Management of Occupational Pain. The work shed new light

Loisel founded the Work Disability Prevention CIHR Strategic Training Program at the University of Sherbrooke, later relocating it to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health of the University of Toronto and for several years, running it concurrently with a program he ran through CMCC Graduate Studies. Loisel believed that the value in chiropractic was the holistic perspective of patient care.

"Often the nature of their work requires them to understand their patients’ lives to the degree that it is optimal for successful disability prevention."

He was also the first Chair of the International Committee on Occupational Health (ICOH) Scientific Committee on Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI). The ICOH WDPI committee, founded under his leadership in Milan in 2006, put work disability prevention and integration on the world map. He went on to assist in the organization of a large number of ICOH WDPI conferences in Angers, Groningen, Amsterdam, Toronto and Odense and was co-editor of the handbook of Work Disability Prevention and Management.

Loisel’s intelligence and compassion shone through his work and his passing has impacted his professional community as well

as his personal network. In the words of his colleagues Han Anema & Jean-Baptiste Fassier,”Patrick was a guide, teacher, mentor, and a friend. He inspired the work, career and lives of many students and researchers, with a deep sense of benevolence, dedication and simplicity. We share the grief of his passing, and the desire to keep his memory alive by building on his impressive legacy.” His colleagues have further honoured Dr. Loisel’s legacy by creating the Professor Patrick Loisel Prize for Best Early Career Researcher Oral Presentation and Best Poster Presentation.

Dr. Pierre Côté, is Canada Research Chair in Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, and Director, Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation Research. He began collaborating with Loisel in the early 2000s when Côté invited Loisel to serve as a mentor in the CIHR Strategic Training Program in Work Disability Prevention, after which they worked together on several projects, including the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMA) guidelines.

Côté says that “Patrick positively impacted so many people around the world. He dedicated himself to ensuring that injured workers and people with disability regained meaningful, productive, and healthy lives. Patrick’s legacy is vibrant, and we are grateful for all that he has done for society. We lost a friend and a mentor, but what he has created will live with us forever.”

Our condolences go to his wife Mariana, his family and many friends.

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Dr. Roy Webb

Sadly, on March 30, 2022 we lost Roy Webb, a CMCC faculty member and dear friend to many at CMCC. Dr. Kim Ross, CMCC Director of Assessment, was deeply influenced by Webb as a student, colleague and friend and has shared the following account of Roy’s history and impact at CMCC. Roy was more than a member of faculty. He was an icon that brought solid science to CMCC for nearly 25 years. In fact, 63 of current faculty in the 2021-22 CMCC academic calendar, were either taught by Roy or were colleagues.

In the late ’70s CMCC added two new faculty members to its roster. Dr. Bill Peek PhD, arrived first, and right behind him was Mr. Roy Webb, MSc, both from the University of Toronto (U of T).

The whole thing came down before my eyes - a 19-year-old at U of T, Scarborough campus

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who was taking histology. The professor was Dr. Bill Peek and the lab tutor was Mr. Roy Webb.

In second term, the professor was Dr. John Youson who had been on sabbatical for first term, hiring Bill as his replacement and Roy as tutor. I just knew that I had two amazing professors and an amazing tutor. Over the period of three academic years, Roy taught me three courses.

This is John Youson’s (Professor Emeritus, U of T) account: “I was instrumental in bringing Roy to Scarborough College to become an instructor to take over the laboratory teaching in Comparative Vertebrate Histology, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, and Developmental Biology. I had created both the Histology and Anatomy courses from scratch when I arrived at that Campus in 1969 and, needless to say, I was very protective of my legacy but I needed relief from the teaching of two very popular courses that attracted a lot of students gunning

for Medicine or Dentistry.”

“Although Bill Peek had arrived earlier as a postdoc with me, and then to take up the teaching of Comparative Anatomy, I need not have worried about retaining good courses for when Roy arrived the three of us gelled into a formidable teaching machine of Comparative Vertebrate Morphology. This time frame is many years ago, but I recall that Roy was the driving force for making sure that there was good unity between the lecture and laboratory portions of the courses. His enthusiasm for the subject matter spread over into the student’s uptake. The satisfaction and confidence that Roy provided me about his handling of the laboratories in these courses came at an important time for me as my research and graduate student numbers expanded. I was sorry to see Roy leave Scarborough after a short period of time, but he left with his head held high and with a knowledge of a job that was well done.”

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Around that time, CMCC President Dr. Ian Coulter and Dean Dr. Al Adams were looking to elevate the level of education at CMCC. Adams arrived in 1979 and began a campaign to strengthen the basic science faculty at CMCC by recruiting university professors.

Coulter arrived in 1981 and the movement towards a strong faculty was further developed. When Dr. Coulter (CMCC President ’81-’91) was informed of Roy’s passing, here was his reaction: “What a loss. Roy was one of those incredible individuals that turn up at CMCC, probably totally outside any expectation on their part that they would leave U of T for CMCC, but stayed around for all those years to make sure our students got the best education possible in anatomy and histology. It is always difficult for me to separate Roy and Bill Peek. I guess because in my time they sort of came as a package deal although more like Lennon and McCartney, although Gilbert and Sullivan might be a better analogy. But both would not compromise.”

Fast forwarding to 1983, I arrived at CMCC as a student, comfortable with my shift from U of T because my chiropractor, Dr. Gary Gleeson, was teaching technique and two of my heroes from U of T were going to teach me histology, anatomy and embryology, yet again. Of course, they had the assistance of legendary U of T professor Dr. John Duckworth. In fact, by the time I arrived, there were many university professors teaching at CMCC. Names that come to mind include, Akerman, Lewis, Kolin, Injeyan, Sonnenberg, Fraser, Kerenyi, Franklin, Kellen, Moore, Cruickshank, Dhami and Landi. They were part of the crew brought in by the Adams/Coulter team. In addition, we had a host of seasoned chiropractors to teach us

the clinical end of the curriculum.

In my estimation, CMCC had the perfect roster in place.

honoured to be Roy’s colleague.

I heard many great stories from Roy’s students. Here is one:

Returning to Roy Webb, let’s examine what made him such a valuable member of this perfect roster. One of his amazing attributes was his dedication to students. In 1976 at U of T, while I was trying to grasp histology for the first time, I was supported by Webb, Peek and Youson.

“One day I am teaching in technique, and an older first year CMCC student enters the room.

I had not seen him for a month because he was being treated for cancer. The man walks up to me with emotion in his eyes. I said “It’s great to see you back but why do you look so emotional?”

He said “Because of Roy Webb!”

I said “What happened?” He said “I was away for a whole month because of my therapy…I was lost when it came to embryology. Roy Webb took me lecture by lecture, one-on-one, to make sure I was comfortable with the material. He essentially taught me the course with me as his only student. I just found out I passed the exam. I could never have done this without Roy teaching me from scratch.”

As the exam drew near, it was obvious the class was worried. Histology is hard.

Roy acknowledged our worry and offered a review the night before the exam. He began on time, at 7 p.m., using a large contraption that could project real histological slides in real time.

It was the size of a central air conditioner. There were slides and descriptions of each type of cell and its significance to the tissue in general.

At midnight, I thanked Roy and went home to rest for the actual exam. The next day, I learned that he stayed until 2 a.m., answering every question. In effect, he provided a seven-hour review of EVERYTHING! A student couldn’t fail if they wanted to. That’s the level of dedication that Roy had when it came to teaching.

In the 80’s Roy was famous for his “props”. To explain embryology, he brought rubber tubes, beach balls, balloons, garbage bags and whatever else it took to explain the folding patterns of an embryo during development. In fact, he often needed to make two trips because of the number of objects he used. It was innovative teaching like we had never seen before.

Moving forward to the 90s, he was again defined by his kindness and dedication. At this point I was

In addition to his unique and effective teaching approach, Roy was also a very amusing individual, retelling his stories as though reliving them. The following is a Roy Webb classic: CMCC and McMaster University (Mac) had an arrangement to share cadavers in their anatomy dissection labs. If Mac was short a cadaver and CMCC had one available, then CMCC would pass that cadaver on to them. And if CMCC was short a cadaver, then Mac would provide a cadaver to CMCC. One year, CMCC was short two cadavers for the upcoming academic year. Roy contacted Mac and arranged to pick up two cadavers. He drove the CMCC van to Hamilton, loaded the cadavers and started to drive back to Toronto. The traffic on the QEW was heavy. So, Roy shifted the van over to the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane. Within minutes, the police pull Roy over. The officer

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stated, “Sir I am going to have to charge you with illegal use of the HOV lane. You must have a driver and 2 passengers to use the lane.” Roy said “Does the law say anything… about the passengers… having to be… alive?” The officer figured Roy was going to argue that he had manikins or pets in the vehicle, so he said “Sir the passengers must be human”. Roy said “I repeat…Does the law say

anything… about the passengers… having to be…alive? The officer said “No sir, I don’t believe the law specifies that condition.” At which point Roy proudly states, “Then I am in…compliance. My two passengers, meet the criteria stated. They are…in fact…human!”

Roy then passed the officer the paperwork for the transport of the cadavers, and happily continued on his way, still using the HOV

lane and without a traffic ticket and without dealing with a heavy traffic jam.

“Like everyone who knew Roy I feel sadness because of his passing but find consolation and even delight knowing that he was loved by his colleagues and students. To me, Roy was a great teacher, a dear colleague and a friend. In my first year as a student at the college I learned from him in the Anatomy and Histology labs where he was assisting Drs. Duckworth and Peek respectively, as well as his own Developmental Anatomy course.

He was a competent, dedicated instructor and he went out of his way to be helpful to students and colleagues alike. In later years I also interacted and worked closely with Roy as a colleague in my capacity as the Director of the Division of Biological Sciences of yesteryear.

I remember him as an extremely knowledgeable guy - humble, and with a wonderful sense of humor. I fondly remember finishing our days with a cup of tea with Roy and John Duckworth, discussing teaching issues of the day, local and world politics, and repair/construction projects that any of us might have had at the time. Roy was like a man of all trades; you could ask him anything for help (car mechanics, electrical problems, plumbing), and he would explain things in such detail and passion. I could just see and hear him now!”

Dr. Steve Injeyan (Class of ‘84)

“Peter Cauwenbergs (our long-time anatomy prof at CMCC), was going through the CMCC DC program and at end of the 3rd year, he was required to be assessed. As it was summer, there would have been few students around (except for 4th year interns). I set up a time with him to be assessed (as I was the 3rd year TECH coordinator) and noted that he would have to bring a patient. I clearly remember standing in the hallway and to my surprise Peter was coming up the stairs followed by his (as I would find out) patient, Roy. I clearly remember Roy dressed in a long sleeve dress shirt, what appeared to be boxer-like shorts with long black socks and dress shoes. We proceeded to one of the TECH rooms and Peter (and Roy!) both passed with flying colors!! So not only is Roy remembered as a valued Professor, he was also a superb chiropractic patient! It is indeed funny how certain incidents do stick with you 30 years later!!

Rest Peacefully Roy!” Dr. Greg Ruhr (Class of ’80)

“My sincerest condolences on the news of Roy's passing. Roy was a wonderful and kind person, and an excellent instructor. My fondest memories of Roy were outside of the classroom but during the preparations for the Annual Run for Chiropractic Education. Roy and I were in charge of race setup, and Roy would always be on site before anyone else. In fact, I recall questioning him if he slept on site. Through rain, sleet, snow and dawning sun, you could count on Roy. Roy may you rest in peace and thank you for the memories.”

Dr. Silvano Mior (Class of ’80)

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“My sympathies on the loss of a long time and valued friend. Roy was certainly a highly regarded member of the faculty during my brief period at CMCC and his contribution to the profession has been significant.”

Dr. Kitch Hayman (Class of ‘80)

Clearly beloved, unique and memorable, a great many of his students and colleagues have shared memories of Roy. Roy had an impact on everyone that he met.

“I send my sincere condolences to Roy's family. He was a gentleman and a privilege to have known. I always admired his sense of justice, his expertise and passion for teaching, his altruism. May he rest in peace” Dr. Igor Steiman (Class of ’81) “I first met Roy at U of T in 1978. I was so surprised to again meet him in 1984 in my first year at CMCC. He hadn't changed a bit! Still fastidious about his work, dedicated to his students and generally a warm, funny guy. All that knew him feel the loss.”

Dr. Paul Gold (Class of ’88)

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“My very sincere condolences on the passing of Roy. He always walked the hallways of CMCC with a smile on his face and a pep to his step. He was consistently rated by students as one of their favourite instructors.

This is an exceptional gift and the impact he had on hundreds of future chiropractors cannot be understated. Treasure your happy times and smile when you think of him. We do at CMCC.” Dr. Deborah Kopansky-Giles (Class of ’82) “Roy made a huge impact on our learning at CMCC. Thank you, Roy.” Drs. Lara and Chris DeGraauw (Class of ’97) “My condolences and best wishes to the family. Roy was a dedicated Teacher and a passionate person he will be missed dearly.”

Dr. Dominic Giuliano (Class of ’92) “I will always remember Roy, standing in front of the class - saying 'We've got a lot to cover' and then slapping one hand on the other for emphasis. I

Finally, the CMCC family needs to know that at Roy’s memorial, there were nearly 20 people from his high school graduating class of 1965. And many condolences were sent from faculty in addition to the aforementioned John Youson from the University of Toronto (Dr. Ken Lee, Senior Science Advisor, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dr. Julie Silver, Professor Emeritus, Dr. Rudy

sometimes find myself doing this with my interns and I will usually mention that it was something that my old histo prof would say. It's also hard to forget the contraptions he would make to illustrate the embryological development of structures. I remember balloons, garbage bags surgical tubing.....He was certainly invested in teaching.”

Janet D’Arcy (Class of ’93) “Thank you for sharing this with us all. I did tear up of course, but smile, as I remembered Roy’s completely individual and fun teaching methods.

I have an image of him in fishnet stockings demonstrating some type of connective tissue.”

Dr. Craig Jacobs (Class of ’05) “It is sad. I remember Roy fondly, especially his “dense irrrrregular connnnective tissue” He was a good guy, always willing to help”.

Dr. Phil Decina (Class of ’89) “I remember entering 2nd year at CMCC with our classes moving into the infamous ‘Bowling Alley lecture

hall. Roy would lecture from the "stage" always with some props balloons and other paraphernalia always enthusiastic to demonstrate rather than draw on the chalkboard (no PowerPoint back then)” Dr. Brad Muir (Class of ’03) “Roy was the King of visual aids.

He probably helped many students survive embryology. May Roy rest in peace!”

Dr. John Mrozek (Class of ’76) “He was very focused on his tasks.

He was very dedicated. A man of character.”

Dr. Gord Lawson (Class of ’76) “Roy is the only one who knows and can explain human embryology! God gave me the opportunity to come from Ukraine to listen and enjoy all of Roy’s embryology lectures. An iconic figure and at the same time such a modest human being. When you speak of him, do so as if he is alive, because he will always be alive in our hearts” Dr. Myra Kumka

Boonstra, Professor Emeritus, Dr. Jim Gurd, Professor Emeritus, Steve Zaks, Technician) where Roy worked for about a decade in the 70’s. That is also a telling sign of the kind of friend he has been to everyone throughout his education and career.

Buchanan, Candice Perry and Sandra Perry-Tatone (Orlando) and his many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Roy is survived by his wife, Christine Perry; his sisters-inlaw, Margaret Webb, Kathleen

Dr. Kim Ross

Roy, thank you for being a great teacher, mentor, colleague and cherished friend to so many of us.

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Dr. Brian Croft Class of '64

We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Brian Croft (Class of ’64), a devoted husband, father and chiropractor with an unwavering commitment to his family and patients. Dr. Croft is a past CMCC Board Member and Chair, Honorary Life Member of CMCC and Governors’ Club member. In his later years, he was an active member of his local rotary club.

He and his wife, Marilyn, established their family while he developed a busy practice in Thunder Bay, ON. According to Marilyn, he never shied from the responsibility to his patients, making house calls as required.

As an example of one of the many light-hearted moments they shared, in which personal and professional commitments sometimes overlapped, Marilyn recalled an evening at the movies.

During the film, he was called over the PA to report to the office – a patient in need had reached their babysitter and tracked him down at the movies!

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At a time when chiropractic was still establishing its role in professional sports, Croft was asked to be available for any care Rick Hansen might need as he came through Thunder Bay as part of his Man in Motion Tour.

He was also asked to be part of the Health Team during the 1981 Canadian Summer Games in Thunder Bay.

Hockey team and became an active member of the Fort William Figure Skating Club, also in support of his daughters. The busy and creative family made time for community and their own time together, as Marilyn recalls that the family would attend church in their ski clothes and hit the slopes as a family following the service.

He joined the CMCC Board in 1983, remaining an active member until 1992 and fulfilling his role as Board Chair. An avid runner, he established the local Run for Chiropractic in Thunder Bay, Ontario, a run that took place from 1983 though ’87 as part of a number of locally hosted runs across Canada in support of CMCC. In addition to his Board work, Croft was also the first chiropractor to be a fulltime member of the Thunder Bay District Health Council.

Marilyn has many wonderful memories and anecdotes. Among them, she shared that each year at Christmas, the family would provide Christmas gifts and food for family in need, doing so anonymously. At this time, Dr. Croft would also treat his patients to hot apple cider and Christmas treats through the New Year. “He loved doing this and the office smelled like Christmas,” recalls Marilyn.

Despite his professional commitments, he made time to coach his daughters’ Ringette

After 25 years of practice, the Croft family moved to Stouffville, ON, where Dr. Croft established another successful practice. One of the incentives, Marilyn shared,

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was his desire to be closer to CMCC, so much did he respect and support the institution.

“He loved CMCC,” she says, recalling, “One of his happiest moments as Chair of the Board was attending convocation and leading the new graduates through the Chiropractic Oath. He practiced for days to ensure he could give his best to the Class.”

Dr. Vince Sinclair (Class of ’77) served on the Board with Croft and says about his former colleague: “I had the pleasure of serving on the CMCC Board during Brian’s capable leadership as Board Chair. He was a true gentleman with a quiet contemplative leadership style and an unwavering commitment to advancing the mission of CMCC. Brian mentored me during his years of tireless commitment as Chair of the University Affiliation committee. He was respected by his peers, devoted to his family, a caring chiropractor and a credit to the legacy of CMCC.” Dr. David Gohn also served on the Board with Croft. “I remember Brian as a very conscientious Board member and an excellent Chair,” says Gohn, “able to work with everyone. As Chair, one of the expectations of the position was to visit the provinces for their annual meetings and he represented the college in a very professional manner.

chiropractors and soliciting funds for the campaign. The proceeds from the Campaign supported the purchase and renovations for the present college. My condolences are extended to his widow, Marilyn and the family.”

“Brian had two loves in his life: his family and his profession. My husband Len and I were blessed to be included in both. He will be missed.” Dr. Mary Anne Grape (Class of ‘80), who also served on the Board with Croft.

The family story began, in fact, while Croft was studying at CMCC. The two agreed to participate in a group blind date arranged between CMCC students and nurses from the hospital she worked with. “It was an accident," she says. “I got on the elevator with him, the wrong ‘Brian’ as I was paired with another Brian. We went down the elevator together and stayed together 58 years.

None of the other couples worked out so well as us.”

He is survived by his wife Marilyn, daughters Lisa (Terry Shannon), Jennifer (David Rea), grandchildren Melissa, Kyle, Meghan, Matthew, and his sister Judith (Hadden) and members of his extended family.

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