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C ELEB RATING CHIROPR AC T I C
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ntario’s chiropractors are providing exceptional, life-changing care every
day. Beyond the treatment room they engage their communities, deepen
understandings of health and rehabilitation and broaden the range of practice
opportunities available to the next generation of chiropractors. The OCA Awards are
presented each year to recognize the contributions and achievements of chiropractors
across the province. It is our pleasure to share the stories of the recipients of the
2014 Awards.
Chiropractor of the Year
Dr. Eric Jackson (Canadian
Memorial Chiropractic College, 1983) has
been a champion of the profession for over
three decades. In that time he has learned
a great deal that he is continually excited
to share with newer colleagues. First and
foremost, Dr. Jackson encourages new
chiropractors to take the long view and
focus on providing excellent patient care.
“The reward of a lifetime of providing care
in a community setting for generations
of families is preferred to emphasizing
numbers and cash,” he said. “It is better
to provide quality care with a specific
focus on clinical outcomes than to simply
adhere to a philosophical orientation. This
brings great satisfaction and inspires the
confidence of your patients which will
generate referrals for decades to come.”
Dr. Jackson’s contribution to the
profession has also included participation
on the boards of the OCA, Canadian
Chiropractic Association, Canadian
Chiropractic Research Foundation, his
local chiropractic society and with the
Rehabilitation Sciences Fellowship.
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I see our profession moving forward and the scope of our
influence increasing as we become more accepted as spinal
care experts.”
He welcomes chiropractors to become
involved, as “each portfolio and
responsibilities brings tremendous
opportunities to develop your own
chiropractic philosophy and build
relationships with goodhearted,
hardworking in