ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Innovation to Inspiration:
NUHS Alums Carry Forward Dr. James Cox ' s Legacy in the Field of Chiropractic Medicine
( L to R): Dr. George Joachim, Dr. Lee Hazen, Dr. James Cox and Dr. Kurt Olding
James Cox, DC,’ 63; DACBR, a graduate of National College of Chiropractic( NCC), now National University of Health Sciences( NUHS), was a renowned figure in chiropractic medicine and a true innovator whose contributions shaped the industry we know today. Dr. Cox passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving behind an enduring legacy.
He is best known for developing the Cox Flexion-Distraction and Decompression Adjustment Manipulation Instrument, commonly called the Cox Table, and the widely recognized spinal manipulation, the Cox Technic. Practicing primarily out of his Ft. Wayne, Indiana clinic, Dr. Cox also traveled extensively, sharing his expertise, the Cox Table, and the Cox
Technic with chiropractic physicians, students and faculty at practices and institutions across the country. Among his many colleagues, two NUHS alumni, George Joachim, DC, DACRB, and Kurt Olding, DC, FIANM, remain particularly dedicated to preserving and advancing Dr. Cox’ s legacy. Both Drs. teach continuing education for NUHS through a partnership with the Cox Technic.
Dr. Joachim earned his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine( DC) degree from NCC in 1996. During his studies, he served as a research assistant on the federal study, " The Biomechanics of Flexion Distraction Adjusting," working closely with former NUHS professor Dr. Maruti Gudavalli and meeting Dr. Cox for the first time. He holds certifications in Cox Technic from NUHS, Chiropractic Rehabilitation from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic( LACC), and Permanent Impairment Ratio from Parker College. Dr. Joachim owns and operates Aaron Chiropractic in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he also contributes to the profession by instructing regional seminars, presenting at state association events, and teaching Cox Technic courses. He holds a diplomate from the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and serves as a member of the official chiropractic care team for the Fort Wayne Komets professional hockey team and the Fort Wayne Fury Pro basketball team.
" Dr. Cox had an incredible mind, a generous heart, and gave selflessly— not just of his time, but also his treasure," Dr. Joachim said. " He was deeply philanthropic, constantly contributing to research. Everything he did in life had a purpose, and he changed countless lives with his positive attitude. For probably the smartest man I’ ve ever met, he carried a quiet confidence and remarkable humility. He was an amazing influence on my life and career in chiropractic medicine."
Dr. Olding, a 1984 graduate of NCC, is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist and Fellow of the Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists( FACO), a designation he earned in 2015. He serves
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