In this issue... t's all about seminars! With TAC's committed efforts to keep in close contact with you and the lat- - est advancements in the profession, we do extensive seminar participation. To that effect, we're actually putting on our own seminar. CHIROPRACTIC06, Fcb 12-15th, 2006, in the Republic of Panama, featured on the front cover. After months of preparation and hard work, beginning on page 14, TAC unveils the full details on the techniques, speakers, and other healing modalities you'll see at CH1ROPRACTIC06. With up to 40 of chiropractic's best leaders and speakers, you'll be among the cremc de la creme in the profession. And with February 2006 only four months away, be sure to register today (on page 35) so you don't miss out! Of course, ours is not the only seminar we support! On the contrary, we support all chiropractic seminars and programs and as such, you'll benefit greatly from this issue of 7>lCthat includes our most comprehensive list yet of upcoming seminars in the profession. Our goal is to ami you with the most information available so you can pick the best seminars that meet your needs. We take a lot of time gathering this information so be sure to hold on to it and refer to it each time you plan your seminar participation. From pages 42 to 56, you can find out about all of the upcoming seminars near you. As an added bonus, Dr. Robert Striker (pg. 40) and Scott Schilling (pg. 58) both provide invaluable tips to get the most out of your seminar experiences. Our interview on page 20 features the Secretary-General of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) David Chapman-Smith. This interview provides you with a good background on the organization, its purpose, and its leader. Also a co-sponsor for CHIROPRACTIC06, the WFC, with over 83 national chiropractic associations worldwide as its members—including the ACA and 1CA—is a great ally with TAC in creating an unbiased forum for all chiropractic techniques and philosophies. And working with the WFC reminds us that people all around the world need chiropractic! This issue also features many more great articles! Don't miss the articles and previews from CHIROPRACTIC'06 speakers such as Dr. George LcBcau (pg. 24), Dr. Kirk Eriksen (pg. 36), Dr. Larry Goodman (pg. 28), and Bharon Hoag (pg 30). And a newcomer, TAC welcomes Laurent Goldstein's practice management advice in his article "5 Ways to Facilitate a 'Paradigm Shift' in Your Patients" on page 12. Finally, our "News" on page 62 shows how chiropractors have responded to the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families and we greatly appreciate those of you who were able to help. That about covers it! I'm looking forward to seeing YOU here in Panama so be sure to register today on page 35! Jaclyn Busch Touzard Executive Editor [email protected] For chiropractic.
