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| The Chiropractic Wellness Program provides extensive instruction in a scientifically relevant, clinically practical format, addressing advanced aspects of wellness and optimal health in the context of the chiropractic paradigm. The C.C.W.P. (Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner) Certification credential is awarded by the ICA Council on Wellness Science. |
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James L. Chestnut
B.Ed. M.Sc. D.C.,
C.C.W.P.
| Dr. James L. Chestnut received his D.C. from CMCC in 2000 and conducts a chiropractic wellness practice in Victoria, B.C.. The author of four books and several peer-reviewed scientific articles, he holds an MSc in exercise physiology and a B. Ed with distinction from the U. of Victoria. Dr. Chestnut speaks worldwide on the scientific validation of chiropractic family practice and on his innovative program, The Innate LifestyleTM. Dr. Chestnut lectures on the safety and effectiveness of the chiropractic adjustment. He also analyzes the research record to substantiate that genetically incongruent lifestyle choices and medical management of their damaging effects constitute the leading cause of death in industrial society. |
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Richard Baxter
B.Eng., D.C.
Instructor for on-site seminars at individual modules -- see seminar schedule for details
| Dr. Richard Baxter is a 2000 cum laude graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the Royal Military College of Canada. Together with Dr. James Chestnut, he co-founded Discover Chiropractic Family Wellness Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, where he practices full-time. In addition to teaching with Dr. Chestnut, Dr. Baxter was selected in 2004 to write a chapter in Walking with the Wise for Health and Vitality which included contributing authors Dr. Alan Rousso, Dr. Deepak Chopra and Mark Victor Hansen. Dr. Baxter serves as the on-site instructor for select modules and locations -- see seminar schedule for details. |
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2010 Wellness Certification Dates Announced
Wellness Certification -- 2010 Dates |
Phoenix
Feb. 13-14 – Module 1
Mar. 20-21 – Module 2
May 15-16 – Module 3
Aug. 28-29 – Module 4
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Philadelphia
Mar. 13-14 – Module 1
Apr. 17-18 – Module 2
June 5-6 – Module 3
Sept. 11-12 – Module 4
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
Apr. 24-25 – Module 1
July 17-18 – Module 2
Sept. 18-19 – Module 3
Oct. 16-17 – Module 4
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To Register Online Click Here
Wellness Program Module Topics |
The Wellness Certification seminar series offers an exceptional educational combination of groundbreaking research updates, important clinical applications, and practical lifestyle management, provided in the context of chiropractic care.
- Individual on-site seminar modules can be attended for valuable information and useful tools that can be applied immediately to improve the quality of care for patients.
- Completing the four on-site seminars and other requisites for certification leads to the C.C.W.P. designation as a Certified Chiropractic Wellness Practitioner, credentialed through the ICA Council on Wellness Science for Doctors of Chiropractic.
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To Register |
• Click on the program links below for registration, details, and to print out forms
• Call ICA (eastern time zone office hours), Fax or Mail in your registration form
• Questions can also be e-mailed to wellness@chiropractic.org |
Wellness... a Celebration of Vitality
Wellness... What great meaning that word connotes -- rich... profound... sublime, yet simple and, above all, real, and available through chiropractic. You can do nothing better than try and create -- with professionalism and skill -- the wellness spirit in your patient.
This program, presented by James L. Chestnut, D.C., brings you insight into the science of wellness, research and ethical aspects of serving your patients in the emerging frontier.
Wellness... a Celebration of Wholeness
You can do great good for your patients when you create -- with knowledge and performance -- the unity of chiropractic and wellness living.
In a seminar format, come prepared to absorb the information, resources and teaching skills necessary to lead your patients to a new experience in health and vitality.
Wellness... a Neat Fit for Chiropractic
The practical research and science-based program addresses important health issues in which chiropractors excel: Chiropractic Validation of Wellness, Wellness--based Nutrition/Hygiene, Wellness--based Exercise/Fitness, and Wellness--based Stress Reduction/Positive Mental Attitude Development.
Wellness... the Certification
This eight-module program (4 on-site and 4 take home modules) culminates in the official postgraduate Wellness Certification by the ICA Council on Wellness Science, and provides a foundation for understanding and communicating behavioral changes which can yield important health benefits to your patients.
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