From: Dr. Margolies .. 6-16-05 www.chirosmart.net http://boards.chirosmart.net Note: Read about a chiropractic trip to Russia on my webpage under Chiropractic News Postings this week: Practice for sale in Lake Charles, Southwest Louisiana .. IC needed in Chamblee, Ga .. IC office sharing opportunity in Charlotte, NC .. Associate needed in Philadelphia suburbs .. Manhattan office space available .. Office manager position needed in Philadelphia suburbs .. DC needs information on practice in the Dominican Republic .. For sale Omni Biophysics table .. Various Chiropractic items for sale .. DC is looking for a used Activator or Torque Release .. For sale Cadwell Sierra Wedge emg/ncv/ep machine .. For sale Hill Air Flex .. For sale two Zenith -Thompson Model 320 Tables .. For sale spinal screening posture analyzer .. For sale various Palmer Green Books .. Enhance your x-rays .. For sale one year old CBP Omni Table E-mail message this week .. Be on guard I enjoyed this week in practice. After 28 years of assisting others to reach their potential and offering the chiropractic point of view towards health and wellness while exploring the quirks and foibles of sickness and disease, the medical model, I still have some outstanding stories to tell and feats of accomplishments to feast on. One after another, patients had expressed their joy under chiropractic care and one after another unsolicited testimonials have been pouring out. Ainąt chiropractic great. So, why in this day and age of enlightenment and fair exchange of commentary and ideas, does chiropractic still have to be on guard and play defense rather than be in the forefront of peoples minds? Seems clear to me that we, different from the medics, have a useful role in the affairs of all things healthy. We usually strive to reduce internal ecological pollution and take the high road in generating interest in a less worldly polluted society. We are usually outspoken in family virtues such as health oriented parenting, stress free work and social forums and we should be ergonomic hounds offering advice and programs to reduce physical wear and tear. These alone should alert of public of our virtues and opinions. So why is there so much fuzz over what we do. I allude to a recent attempt to stifle our credibility and suppress our ability to help others. A billboard was placed in Connecticut with discouraging words against chiropractic. The words were ominous: Chiropractic Adjustments Can Kill or Permanently Disable You. The billboard was designed and paid for by an organization calling itself the Chiropractic Stroke Victims Awareness Group. Can you believe the gall of someone or some group to overtly condemn an entire profession that daily uplifts the spirit and being of so many? Can you believe the chutzpah of someone or some group to create a webpage for the billboard readers to visit and warn them further of the dangers that we seem to prey on within our communities? I am connected with a lot of chiropractors and I never felt we are a risk to others or me to my patients. I know that with the best of medical care people often get sicker from simple treatments, poor diagnosis or worse yet die in trying to get people well. Iatrogenic disease is rampant and malpractice insurance proves without a doubt where the risk lies and it is not with us. By chance the person that fathered this billboard had a misfortune befall them, doesnąt warrant the fodder to take such rash position. Give me a break. When I taught at LUCC, I discussed the need to be vigilant but also be calm and logical. Rather than panic and suffer from the chicken little syndrome, we need to realize that there are others with either an agenda or misguided logic that reduces them to poor judgement. Rather than we perpetuating the story further with continued press and dialogue, deal with it and move on. But always be on guard with facts and data needed to defend our honored profession and the good that we collectively do. Know without a doubt that your level of performance is only stifled by your lack of trust and confidence in your skill and art. Chiropractic is grounded in the art, the science and the philosophy. A billboard will hurt, but as in the case of this noxious disgrace, chiropractic vigilance and leadership prevailed seized the moment, mobilized the troops, including patients and within a day the billboard was covered up. We have the data and facts to discuss the safety and performance of chiropractic. Clinically throughout the world adjustments are performed and people and better for it. If we were also offered the funding that the bathrooms of medical schools are given yearly, our halls of education would be replete of research and the world would understand the truths that we see daily. Instead, we must always tell the story, and be watchful for those that bid us ill. I guess the problem lies in the fact that we are still without enlightenment and fair exchange of commentary and ideas. In this regard, be on guard, join local and national chiropractic associations and make a difference one spine at a time Visit my webpage and under Chiropractic News read more of this story Have a Great day Dr. M Postings: Practice for sale in Lake Charles, Southwest Louisiana: Doctor retiring, leaving state. Low maintenance, 15-year young cash practice in Southwest Louisiana. Patients well educated in chiropractic and nutritional/herbal therapies. Lots of growth potential as area awakens to the value and economics of natural health care. I've done the groundwork. New doc will reap the benefits. Office in great location on Lake Street, a busy route and easy to access. This is a great starter practice for young doc who wants to help people get away from drugs and learn to use natural medicines, such as wholefoods and herbs. Techniques used are Palmer FS & UC, SOT, Activator, BEST. Visit www.healingandattunement.com to check out the clinic layout. Equipment and furniture plus nutrient inventory and files: $25K or without nutrient inventory $20K. Reply to: drpalombo@bellsouth.net or call 866) 437-3991 toll-free IC needed in Chamblee, Ga: 2,000 sq ft looking for an independent contractor to rent one of the rooms. If you are interested please contact Dr. John at: 770-722-7800 or 770-951-0080 for further information IC office sharing opportunity in Charlotte, NC: 2200 sq ft. office is fully outfitted with 5 therapy rooms with interferential stim units and IST tables one adjusting room with Leander table and an x-ray facility. Nice layout, furniture and atmosphere. Excellent opportunity for individual looking for a great starting opportunity with great potential. Split the cost of office lease and utilities. Split therapies and supplies or get own. Get own staff. Possibility of buyout if interested and able. Reply to: dptdc@aol.com or at 704-277-6097 Associate needed in Philadelphia suburbs: DC looking for part time associates Tues and Thurs for progressive practice with sports medicine orientation. Must have a Pennslyvania lic as well as a adj proc Please fax resume to 610-353-9863 Manhattan office space available: Space available in a small, shared, fully equipped office in Manhattan Chelsea area. Ideal start-up space or move your existing practice into my ground level office. Have your own room with shared waiting room. Access to 2nd adjusting room and entire space on Thursdays and certain hours. I operate a lean, low overhead practice with no staff. My long time co-tenant has moved to another space, looking for DC interested in his room. E-mail for details or to arrange phone contact to: Markvin@aol.com Office manager position needed in Philadelphia suburbs: Must have Medisoft experience. Please fax resume to 610-353-9863 DC needs information on practice in the Dominican Republic: Reply to: DCHeartman@aol.com. For sale Omni Biophysics table: Stationary 22 inch with 6 drops with the tension knobs on the right hand side. I can send pictures, asking $3000. Reply to: dkharris@quixnet.net or call 704-622-4089 Visit our online store at www.totalchirosupplies.com Various Chiropractic items for sale: Great condition and great prices. For the list with pricing information, reply to: Lehmancareychiro@aol.com or call 717-757-7600 DC is looking for a used Activator or Torque Release: DC has taken all courses. Reply to: pecsokchiro@yahoo.com For sale Cadwell Sierra Wedge emg/ncv/ep machine: Comes with amp,stim probe,case,compaq laptop with the latest Cadwell software. One of the best accepted name brands to buy when doing electrodiagnostic testing. Complete, used system but in excellent working condition and appearance. Selling for $8500.00 Reply to: drjj1@aol.com. Pix upon request For sale Hill Air Flex: Lumbopelvic and Thoracic air assist drops plus 2-way headpiece drop with Flexion/Distraction and elevation. Like new condition, 2 years old. Selling because I am not using all its features and have replaced it. Asking $3000 obo. Will deliver in North Carolina for $100 more. Contact Dr. George Ellwanger at 919-468-0903 or by email atlasdoc@nc.rr.com For sale two Zenith -Thompson Model 320 Tables: Newly reconditioned white cast iron bases with all drops. Pictures on request. One has blue cushions one white. $4,300 each with buyer paying shipping. 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