More than 200 DCs and their teams from 78 cities across Virginia came together at the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (UVCA) Fall Convention, where several UVCA awards were presented and directors were elected.
More than 200 DCs and their teams from 78 cities across Virginia came together at the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (UVCA) Fall Convention, where several UVCA awards were presented and directors were elected.The event, held Sept. 20-22 at the historic Williamsburg Lodge and themed “Connect With History,” featured an immersive blend of inspirational, clinical and practice management sessions on the science and principles of chiropractic, according to a Sept. 26 UVCA press release.
The education program spotlighted innovative approaches in clinically-focused classes for DCs led by nationally renowned experts on sports chiropractic, neurology, mitochondrial health, sacro-occipital technique and the vestibular system. The program also included patient-centered topics geared toward chiropractic assistants (CAs) and the newest laser technologies to advance patient care.
In his convention keynote address, speaker Jack Bourla, DC, ACP, President of Sherman College of Chiropractic in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, challenged DCs to be impeccable in their commitment to serving patients through being bold, masterful and confident while keeping chiropractic pure.
UVCA awards presented to five recipients
Five UVCA awards were presented by Awards Chair Kevin Walsh, DC.
Chiropractor of the Year, UVCA’s highest honor, went to Tom Wetzen, DC, Family & Sports Chiropractic, an exemplary leader for the profession.
The UVCA Journalism Award went to WTKR Channel News 3 Hampton Roads Investigative Reporter Margaret Kavanagh for her in-depth series of stories on the Hampton VA’s denial of chiropractic care for veterans in that region, an effort spearheaded by UVCA President Michelle Rose, DC, who accepted the award on her behalf.
The John Stoke Award went to Tom Roselle, DC, PAK, PAc, DCCN, DCBCN, Roselle Center for Healing, for his long-running radio show on News Talk WMAL.
UVCA District Director of the Year went to Eric Carlsen, DC, Family Chiropractic Center of Richmond.
The Literary Award went to Tessa Foley for her piece, “A Brief History of Virginia Chiropractors Arrested in the Early Years of the Profession,” published in Chiropractic History – The Journal, by the Association for the History of Chiropractic.
Election of UVCA leadership
The following members were unanimously elected as UVCA District Directors:
* Lisa Williams, DC, Dist. I – NW Virginia, Jubilee Family Chiropractic
* Shawn Keegan, DC, Dist. II – N Virginia, Keegan Chiropractic Sports & Wellness Clinic
* AJ LaBarbera, DC, Dist. III – SW Virginia, Tuck WorkWell Direct Primary Care
* Eric Carlsen, DC, Dist. IV – Central Virginia, Family Chiropractic Center of Richmond
* Ainsley Hendon Flynn, DC, Dist. V – Eastern Virginia, Hendon Family Chiropractic
* Christopher Virusky, DC, At-Large District Director, Fairfax Station Chiropractic
Special thanks to UVCA’s convention sponsors
The UVCA Fall Convention was made possible in part through the support of our Elite Sponsors: Algiamed Technologies, The Carrick Institute, Clinical Compass, Chirocenters Management Corporation, Erchonia, Foot Levelers, Gold Star Medical Business Services, MHC Healthcare and Sherman College of Chiropractic.
About the Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association (UVCA)
The Virginia Chiropractic Association was established in 1925 and unified with the Virginia Society of Chiropractic in 2009. The UVCA is a nonprofit organization that is committed to helping doctors of chiropractic deliver exceptional care, as well as improving and advancing public health and well-being in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For more information, visit virginiachiropractic.org.
