March 2006

Even the youngest members of the community of San Felipe received care from chiropractors during a mission organized by Brian Rohowits, DC, and his wife, Eva Sepulveda, a registered nutritionist.

California DCs bring chiropractic to Mexico

On Thanksgiving Day 2005, four San Diego chiropractors and a support staff of seven arrived in Mexico in preparation for a chiropractic mission to the people of the community of San Felipe, BC. They brought with them more than 200 pounds of clothing, which was delivered to the Desarrollo Integral Familiar (DIF), an organization that helps under privileged Mexican families.

On Friday and Saturday, November 25‑26, at the DIF headquarters, the chiropractors adjusted over 400 of the community's people, who ranged in age from five months to over 100 years. Recipients learned the basic tenet of chiropractic philosophy, that the nervous system is the master system of the body, which controls the function of everything. It was explained to them that the adjustment they would receive would remove interference from the nerve system, enabling their bodies to function at fullest potential. After their adjustments, they were told, "Ahora tienes mas vida," which means "now you have more life."

The trip was organized by Dr. Brian Rohowits and his wife, Eva Sepulveda, a registered dietician. True to Dr. Rohowits' large vision for chiropractic, they had previously organized other missions to Tecate, and San Quintin, Mexico. As Rohowits explained, "It's not only my purpose to bring better health through chiropractic to my family and community, but my mission is no less than to bring chiropractic to every corner of the earth. I have much work to do."

The chiropractors are all members of the San Diego‑based group known as Chiropractors on the Road to Excellence (CORE). Other participating DCs were Terry Riley, Roger Martinez, and Chris Seeley. Besides Ms. Serpulveda, the support staff included Rose San Pedro, a registered nurse and Rico Caveglia, a personal trainer and nutritionist. Their expertise was utilized on a case‑by‑case basis. Also assisting were Al Moscoso, translator; Jamie‑Sue Fernandez; chiropractic assistant; and Paul Jackson, liaison for the Optimist Club. Donovann Ang photographed the event.

Smiles on participants' faces offered a clear sign that their efforts had been well‑received. Everyone seemed to derive special enjoyment from the power of the mission. Explained Dr. Riley, "I felt like I touched a lot of people's lives, people who wouldn't normally have had the ability to experience the power of chiropractic." Dr. Seeley's life was touched as well. "I feel a deeper commitment to chiropractic since the mission," he said.

The DCs and staff greatly appreciated the financial assistance they received for the mission, which was partially funded by generous contributions from the Kensington Optimist Club and CORE, as well as chiropractic practice members from San Diego.