Australian WCA holds major Summit event

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The World Chiropractic Alliance of Australia (WCA‑Aust) will hold a major seminar event focusing on the theme "Technology Today," April 17 and 18, 2004 at the Sofitel in Melbourne.

"This will be the most innovative and exciting chiropractic seminar ever to occur in Australia," said Andrew Destro, WCA‑Aust CEO. In addition to an impressive lineup of leading chiropractic speakers and coaches, the two‑day event will offer presentations and demonstrations of leading technology in digital x‑rays, digital file management, paperless office, corrective chiropractic equipment and more. Kodak Corp. is sponsoring the technology presentations.

Among the speakers scheduled to appear are:

*** Terry A. Rondberg, D.C., president of the World Chiropractic Alliance, publisher of The Chiropractic Journal, and author of several popular books on chiropractic.

*** Dr. Ben Lerner, author of the current No.2 on USA bestseller list "Body by God," and leader of one of the most progressive and fast growing coaching programs in the world.

*** Dr. Matt McCoy, a founding member of the Council on Chiropractic Practice and editor of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research.

*** Dr. Mike Maggio, who has conducted more than 600 workshops around the world, has one of the largest practices in the USA and cares for many athletes, including Olympians.

The event will be held at the Sofitel Melbourne, which was voted the #1 Melbourne hotel in Travel & Leisure Magazine's annual review of the "500 Greatest Hotels and Resorts in the World."

Sofitel Melbourne is located at the "Paris End" of Collins Street, near the Victorian Parliament's magnificent Treasury Building. Just a short stroll from major shopping, entertainment and business areas as well as the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground, Sofitel is also close to some of Melbourne's superb gardens, the historic Regent Theatre, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Victorian Arts Centre.

Ideally suited to the business traveler, all rooms feature writing desks with three two‑line phones and an Internet connection. The Business Centre in the lobby is equipped for personal use, or staff can arrange for any secretarial, translation or other services.

Sofitel has 12 function rooms, including The Grand Ballroom and the Arthur Street Auditorium, a 380 tiered seating theatre with state‑of‑the‑art audio visual and communications equipment. Function rooms on the 35th floor have breathtaking 180‑ degree views across the city, making an occasion out of any meeting.

The Corporate Fitness Centre, located on the ground level, is open seven days a week. It boasts degree‑qualified personal trainers, spa, steam room, therapeutic and relaxation massage, weight machines, a large range of free weights and 40 choices of cardiovascular equipment. Multi‑channel video, TV and CDs are all wired through to headphones on each piece of exercise equipment. The club provides a full range of work out clothing.

A special room rate of AU$210 per night is available for WCA‑Aust Seminar registrants. To reserve a room, call the hotel at (61‑3) 9653 0000, or toll‑free within Australia at 1 300 65 65 65.

Registration for the seminar is AU$400 for WCA‑Aust members; AU$450 for non‑members. A discount of AU$50 discount will be applied for reservations made before Feb. 14.