Kids learn chiropractic concepts, thanks to Georgia chiropractor

Four times during the school year, Pamela Stone, DC, engages in an outreach program that very well may have an impact for generations to come. She goes to a local middle school and teaches the students about chiropractic ‑‑ both in terms of what DCs do, and as a possible career.

At the beginning of this school year, she purchased 50 "Chiropractic First" books by Dr. Terry A. Rondberg, DC and donated 30 of them to the teacher.

When she visited the school and spoke to two separate seventh grade classes, the teacher reported that she'd read from the book and the students were prepared to answer questions about what they'd learned.

"They actually knew that DD Palmer discovered chiropractic, and that another doctor helped a little girl walk again," Dr. Stone enthused afterwards. "When I asked them a question about how their heart beats, one student said it was the inner thing inside you that he read in the book."

They may not yet remember the right term for innate wisdom or intelligence, but they immediately grasped the concept. "Who knows?" Stone said. "Maybe someday one of them will become a chiropractor, and maybe more will start going to one!"

Stone, who graduated with clinical honors from Life University's College of Chiropractic, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts in Sport Management. She spent seven years working in public relations and promotions in the athletic industry. While suffering from frequent headaches, she finally sought chiropractic care and within several weeks, her headaches were gone. She soon realized that her role in life was to help other people and make a difference in their lives, so she decided to change careers to become a chiropractor.

Dr. Stone is a member of the World Chiropractic Alliance, the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, Chiropractic Leadership Alliance and Community Wellness Alliance. She serves as vice‑chair of the WCA Council on Children's Health. In her community, Dr. Stone is a member of Business Network International, Kennesaw Business Association, and Tri‑Atlanta Multisport Association.

Dr. Stone has been published in The Chiropractic Journal, Today's Chiropractic, "Chicken Soup for The Chiropractic Soul ," and Sporting Kid magazine, and writes for several local newsletters. She is also a regular speaker at a local school, as well as other family and community organizations.

During the past 15 years, she has completed more than 40 triathlons, including an Ironman distance race and four Half‑Ironman races. She has also completed six marathons, including The Boston Marathon on two occasions, and numerous other running races. She credits regular chiropractic care for allowing her to be healthy and injury‑free.

The book, "Chiropractic First," which retails for $7.97 each, is available to doctors of chiropractic for $2 each, plus shipping, in quantities of 100 or more. To order, call 800‑505‑5460.