June 2007

Upper cervical event draws 350

At the end of March, more than 350 upper cervical doctors and students gathered in Las Vegas for the first "Upper Cervical Evolution" convention. The event featured 20 guest speakers and 14 hours of continued education.

Experts from all major upper cervical techniques attended and discussed their particular procedures. Daniel Clark, DC, talked about the importance of using proper terminology to describe upper cervical methodology and "staying centered on your dream of wellness."

Gerald Clum, DC, president of Life West College, spoke on safety in upper cervical adjusting and Terry A. Rondberg, DC, president of the World Chiropractic Alliance discussed the need for research to further validate the necessity of upper cervical care. Thom Gelardi, DC, president of Sherman College, gave a presentation on congruity in upper cervical practices.

In addition, James Tomasi shared his personal perspective on upper cervical. Tomasi had suffered from Trigeminal Neuralgia so severe that, at times, he could not eat, sleep, nor speak.

After seeing several medical practitioners and being told he'd "have to live with it," he wrote the book, "What Time Tuesday?" in which he discussed his plan to commit suicide at five p.m. on a certain Tuesday.

However, his life took a different path after his wife heard an upper cervical advocate speaking on the radio about conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Meniere's Disease.

According to Tomasi, his body responded after his first atlas adjustment. His recovery was so dramatic that he and his wife, Rhonda, began traveling the globe presenting information on the wonders of upper cervical. They are also forming a patient advocacy organization ‑‑ the International Upper Cervical Patient Advocates Association ‑‑ to spread the work about upper cervical care.

The "Upper Cervical Evolution" event was organized by Thad Vuagniaux, DC, and Ray Drury, DC, who developed an upper cervical practice "franchise" concept called the Upper Cervical Health Centers of America. Currently, there are more than 25 offices nationwide and Drs. Vuagniaux and Drury say they are aiming for over 400 within the next couple of years as the demand for quality upper cervical is epidemic.

To learn more about upper cervical chiropractic, or Upper Cervical Health Centers of America, call 704‑588‑5560 or visit www.uchca.com or www.uppercervicalcare.com.