January 2004

German/Austrian Summit announces speaker lineup

The World Chiropractic Alliance Deutschland (WCA D) has announced an impressive schedule of speakers for the first‑ever WCA European Symposium on Family Practice, to be held at the Interalpen Hotel in Tyrol (Austria) from Fri., July 16 to Sun., July 18, 2004.

Chiropractors throughout Europe have been invited to the event, which will appeal to all family practitioners regardless of the type of practice they maintain.

Among the speakers scheduled to appear are:

The Summit Symposium has made arrangements with the famed Interalpen Hotel for apartment suites at the daily rates of  € 128 per person, double occupancy, or € 179, for single occupancy. Also available are single rooms for € 128 per person.

The hotel rate includes an extensive buffet‑breakfast, a delicious four course dinner, service charge and all taxes. The use of indoor pool, sauna and indoor car park is free of charge.

The hotel will register doctors for the Summit when they make their room reservation. The hotel will send a confirmation of the hotel reservation and registration for the conference to the doctor. In order to guarantee reservations, participants will be asked to provide their full credit card details together with the reservation/registration form.

Fees

The Summit Symposium Registration Fees are as follows:

In addition to chiropractors from throughout Europe, organizers expect attendance by U.S. doctors seeking to combine an exiting International Symposium with an unforgettable vacation.

"This location is set in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places in the whole world," said Dr. Mark Styers, WCAD president. "The Interalpen Hotel in the heart of the Tyrolean Mountains is an exclusive blend of luxury with gracious hospitality with an Alpine flair. This Five‑star hotel has the largest spa in the Alps (50,000 sq. ft. of spa). The Interalpen is ideally situated ‑‑ close to Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, making some of the oldest cities in Europe an easy and scenic drive away. The Alps in July, well, it just doesn't get much better!"

After the Symposium, doctors wishing to extend their vacation will have much to see and do in the region.

Just 90 minutes away lies the Bavarian capitol of Munich, with nearly 850 years of history reflected in its world‑renowned churches, theaters and art galleries. This vibrant city is famous for its beer gardens and Oktoberfest, one of Germany's biggest public celebrations. The fairy‑tale castles of Neuschwanstein (the famed Disney castle is modeled after it) and Linderhof can be found in this region of popular ski resorts and quaint villages where merchants still create authentic German handicrafts and clocks.

A 20‑minute drive takes visitors to 800‑year old Innsbruck, the capitol of Tyrol, a city full of history and Old‑World charm. Site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics, its world‑class downhill ski, bobsled, and cross‑country trails and runs are still in active use. The Habsburg Winter Palace and the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof) with its 2,600 gilded tiles is a must‑see, as is the nearby world‑famous Swarovski Crystal World.

Another rewarding stop is Salzburg, where Mozart was born and where his timeless melodies can be heard in many of the city's symphony halls. Salzburg reveals a stunning display of Baroque architecture in its ornate churches, castles and fountains. The surrounding Alpine region of Salzkammergut is considered to be one of the most beautiful slivers of paradise on earth.

Zurich, less than three hours away, is a city full of enchantment and history. Lindenhof, an elevated square situated on the site of an old Roman customs post, is a quiet meeting place for impassioned chess players. The legendary Orient Express provides gourmet dinner trips around the magnificent Rhine Valley and the spa town of Baden which has, over centuries, been a favorite destination for Europeans. Dramatic mountains ranging from 1,200 to 10,000 feet surround the Glarnerland Valley.

Northern Italy, reached in an hour's drive to the south, offers a unique combination of Alpine magnificence and Italian hospitality. After daytime shopping for Italian delicacies and leather goods, evenings may be spent unwinding with delectable wine and cuisine. Off the usual tourist path, a little farther along is the magical city of Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. Summertime brings out the brilliant colors surrounding nearby Lake Garda.

Visit the WCAD website at www.chiropraktik‑institut.de for more Summit information. To register for the Summit and the Interalpen hotel, go to www.interalpen.com (a link to the site's English version is available).