When Food Is Not Enough - New York Chiropractic College

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January/February 2007
When Food Is Not Enough
Chairman of the Board
This issue of Transitions reveals that,
while we may strive to eat right, we
don’t always do so. In fact, millions of
Americans have turned to nutritional
supplements to make up for poor food
choices and deficient eating habits. Consequently, sales of supplements
currently range in the billions of dollars. The American public, barraged with
false promises and quick fixes, feels
stymied by the many choices. Are there
Institutional Advancement Office
(315) 568-3146
pvantyle@nycc.edu
differences in nutritional supplements? If so, what accounts for them? Prices
among the selections vary, but can
these price variations be justified? New
York Chiropractic College now proudly
offers a Master of Science in Applied
Clinical Nutrition for practitioners who
seek clarity amidst the confusion, and
who will thereafter share their hardearned knowledge with their patients. No
matter what the extent of your knowledge
January/February 2007
Dr. Lewis J. Bazakos
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of nutritional supplements, we trust that
the articles in this issue of Transitions will
provide you with information that will
benefit both you and your patients.
New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Trustees’ Profile...............................................................................5
Honor Roll of Donors...........................................................10-12
Alumni Spotlight...........................................................................14
Faculty Spotlight............................................................................15
Series Articles........................................................17-19, 22, 24, 27
NYCC’s Class Challenge........................................................20-21
News Briefs..............................................................................26-27
Scholarships...................................................................................28
What’s News..................................................................................29
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Trustees’ Profile
New Board Member
Brings “Eastern” View
Elizabeth Shiah, L.Ac., was born in
cooperation between acupuncture and chiChungking, the wartime capital of China.
ropractic. One of the challenges that she
Together with her mother and older brother,
perceives in offering both programs, and
she joined her father in New York on one
having students enrolled in both simultaof the last planes to make it out before
neously, is that of keeping the two healing
the fall of the nationalist Chinese governarts distinct as opposed to having one be
ment and swift communist takeover. Shiah
viewed as an adjunct to the other.
quickly adapted to her new country. A
Shiah credits her mother with being her
typical American youngster, she attended
role model, greatest supporter, and harshest
boarding school in New England and, after
critic. She recalls how her mother, speaking
graduating from college, worked in the inno English, managed to immigrate to the
ternational department of Chase Manhattan
U.S. with two small children and set up a
Bank. Ultimately, she left the bank to marry
new life in New York. The backbone of the
a young army officer about to be deployed
family, she raised four children and traveled
to Vietnam.
the world as her husband’s ambassador and
Elizabeth Shiah, L.Ac.
After her children were grown, Shiah
helpmate. From her Shiah learned that all
pursued her lifelong desire to study Chinese
things are possible, despite the obstacles,
medicine. The college she attended was under the directorship of and that there is no such thing as “can’t do.”
Kevin Ergil, who is now an associate professor at NYCC. Upon
graduating, she established a practice in Manhattan, where she Healthy People Promote Health
lives during the week, and a satellite office near the family’s horse
Through her life and career, Shiah has learned to nourish and
farm in Chester County, Penn., where she spends weekends.
protect her own resources. She says that many who practice the
healing arts tend to “extend and expend ourselves too far.” She
First Impressions of NYCC
feels the secret to helping others is to stay healthy and strong in
Shiah was first introduced to NYCC President Dr. Frank mind, body and spirit. “Every needle I insert…carries with it
J. Nicchi by Kevin and Marnae Ergil. Her initial attraction to a bit of my own qi, my essence.” She tries to pace herself, rest,
NYCC was the people. She recalls feeling a sense of warmth and and pursue relaxing activities in order to preserve and replenish
genuineness rarely found in large organizations, and the sharing herself so she can help others.
of a certain pride – a spirit of community, especially between
faculty and students. With a longtime personal goal of furthering Learn, Learn, Learn
integration between traditional Chinese medicine and Western
“Study hard, try to fit all the minutia into the grander picture,
biomedicine, it was clear to Shiah that NYCC was taking some and learn your craft well,” Shiah wishes to tell students. She says,
important steps in that direction. That is why she enthusiasti- however, that their greatest learning will come after they leave
cally accepted an offer to sit on the College’s board during a school – in the real world, working with real people – where
visit to the Seneca Falls campus in June of 2006. “I feel NYCC they will discover a wealth of knowledge. To others, she would
is a truly unique and special place,” she remarked. “I know that say, “Healing is a partnership …. One must learn, believe, trust,
growth can be exciting, painful, and even frustrating.”
and be proactive for ultimate results.”
In what limited spare time she has, Shiah enjoys movies and
Therapies That Fit Naturally
tries to put aside some quiet time for reading and needlework,
Shiah feels there exists a natural fit between chiropractic which helps hone her small motor skills. She has three grown
and acupuncture. Each manipulates energy systems in order children – one daughter will be married next fall – and four
to release blockages and promote free flows of bodily energy. lively grandchildren. She loves the peace and tranquility of the
“Any time pain and suffering can be alleviated, patients get family farm in Pennsylvania and tries to spend as much time as
closer to attaining better health and the absence of disease,” possible there, “where the sounds, smells and colors of nature
she explained, adding that great benefits arise from increased feed and restore my spirit.”
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NYCC Receives Over $1 Million in
Federal Research Grant Funds
and active exercise therapy. Dr. Paul
New York Chiropractic College was
Dougherty, NYCC Associate Professor
awarded a federal grant of over one
and principal research grant investigator,
million dollars from the Department
will be utilizing a “prediction rule” to
of Health and Human Services. The
attempt to identify those patients who best
funding comes under the auspices of
respond to particular treatment modalities.
the department’s Health Resources and
“The research will help doctors predict
Services Administration’s Chiropractic
patient responsiveness to treatment and
Demonstration Project Grant Program.
help determine who should be referred
The research project, entirely funded
for spinal manipulation or for active
by the federal government, will provide
exercise therapy.” The project will be
$1,124,244 over the next three years to
carried out within VA clinics and in several
perform this multi-site randomized clinical
private chiropractic and physical therapy
trial. The research will be conducted
outpatient facilities throughout Rochester.
in conjunction with the Canandaigua
One of the strengths of this project has
Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center and
been the interdisciplinary cooperation
private practices in the Rochester area. Dr.
Dr. Paul Dougherty
with all professions represented in the
Frank J. Nicchi, president of NYCC, said,
study design and implementation of the
“The award will generate important data
benefiting the millions of Americans who experience debilitating project including chiropractors, physical therapists and medical
back pain. We are honored to have been selected to work with physicians.
Patients for the study will be recruited beginning March 2007.
the Canandaigua VA to carry out this important project.”
The study will compare two different treatment modalities for If you are interested in more information regarding this study,
patients suffering from chronic lower back pain. The treatment please contact Maureen Kuhlman at New York Chiropractic
modalities which will be utilized are spinal manipulative therapy College’s research center at 315-568-3868.
“NYCC’s Fellowship program exceeded all of my expectations
and provided extraordinary opportunities for
personal and professional development.”
“I earned a Master of Science
degree, was employed to teach at
the nation’s premier chiropractic
college, and now enjoy a one-ofits kind career within the Veterans
Health Administration, all of which
was made possible through the
NYCC Fellowship program.”
“Thanks NYCC!”
Andy Dunn, D.C., M.Ed., M.S.
New York Chiropractic College ~ 2360 State Route 89 ~ Seneca Falls, NY 13148
www.nycc.edu ~ 800-234-6922 (Ext. 3109)
www.nycc.edu
Thank you for
giving back!
Thank you for your support to
NYCC’s future! We salute the
alumni and friends of the College.
The following people have generously provided financial support to
NYCC and have demonstrated an
unwavering commitment to academic excellence, quality patient
care, and professional leadership.
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$1,500-$2,499
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Crocker, Jr.*
Dr. Sylvia Heyman ’89* & Mr. David Heyman
Drs. George & Teresa Ngo ’72
Ms. Elizabeth Shiah
Dr. Charles R. Solano ’67 &
Dr. Peggy Grabinski-Solano
Wilson Press/Mailhouse
$1,000 to $1,499
Dr. Donald S. Allen
Mr. Sean Anglim
Dr. William Atherton ’95
Dr. Brett Axelrod ’91
Dr. Raymond Bartoli ’95
Dr. Lewis J. ’78
& Dr. Olga Gazonas ’83 Bazakos*
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Becker II
Dr. Joan Benko ’81
Dr. & Mrs. G. Lansing Blackshaw*
Bond, Schoeneck & King, L.L.P.
Dr. Susan Bradley ’94
Mr. Eugene B. Bradshaw
C. H. Insurance
Dr. Joanne Cancro ’96
Dr. Louis Catapano ’85
Dr. Robert Daley*
Dr. Gregory DeMaille ’92
& Dr. Susan DeMaille ’96
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas DeVita ’75*
Dr. Mary DiDio ’88*
Mrs. Diane C. Dixon
Dr. Joseph S. Ferezy
Dr. & Mrs. Peter D. Ferguson*
Dr. Margaret M. Finn ’92
Foot Levelers, Inc.
Dr. Lillian M. Ford ’85
Dr. & Mrs. Arnold E. Forster ’60
Geneva Club Beverage Co., Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. David Hamblett
Harlan Health Products
Dr. & Mrs. Herbert R. Holden
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Jarmain
Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Kernan, Jr.*
Mr. Peter & Mrs. Gretchen Koch
LSV Management
Mr. & Mrs. H. Russel Lemcke
Dr. Lester Levine ’74
Dr. Frank S. Lizzio ’80
Dr. Joseph J. Lombino ’84
Dr. Kevin Lynch ’94
Dr. Ronald G. Manoni ’81
Dr. Joseph A. Mascaro ’84
Mason Selkowitz McDermott
Ms. Mary Jo Maydew*
Dr. Robert Mastronardi*
Mr. & Mrs. Walter McCarthy*
Dr. & Mrs. George B. McClelland*
Dr. & Mrs. J. Clay McDonald
Dr. & Mrs. Tyran Mincey ’98*
Dr. & Mrs. William Murphy ’78
Dr. Serge Nerli ’83*
Dr. Vincent Notabartolo ‘94
Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth W. Padgett
Dr. Richard & Dr. Maria Pashayan ’82
Dr. & Mrs. Valerio A. Pasqua*
Dr. Marc Persson ’04
Dr. Stephen A. Pokowicz ’93
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
Prime, Buchholz & Associates, Inc.
Ms. Catherine Richardson
Dr. Michael J. Rodriguez ’78
Mr. & Mrs. Brien Rogers
Dr. Rick Rosa ’96 & Dr. Dina
Tagliareni-Rosa ’97
Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Rowe ’92
Dr. Mark L. Sanna ’87
Dr. Philip T. Santiago ’78
Seneca Meadows, Inc.
Dr. & Mrs. Roy H. Siegel ’77
Mr. George G.** & Mrs. Susan Souhan
Dr. & Mrs. Scott N. Surasky ’81*
Dr. Peter Szakacs ’78
Mrs. Robert Tarnow
Dr. & Mrs. Lee Van Dusen
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Ventimiglia ’80
Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Warden
Dr. Andrew S. Wasserman ’82
Dr. Wayne M. Winnick ’81
Honor Roll of Donors
$2,500 or more
Dr. & Mrs. Richard E. Carnival*
Dr. Glenn ’94 and Dr. Christine ’94 Foss
Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Nicchi ’78
Mrs. Kenneth Rogers
in Memory of Kenneth Rogers
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Rosa ’92*
*Board of Trustees Members
**Deceased
BENEFACTORS
Dr. Edward Acevedo ‘90
Dr. Pamela Adan ‘88
Dr. Thomas DeVita ‘75
Dr. Mary Didio ‘88
Mr. Robert Didsbury
Mr. Louis DiLorenzo
Mrs. Diane Dixon
Dr. Thomas Donahue ‘96
Dr. Jonathan Donner ‘97
Dr. & Mrs. David Dresser
Dr. Robert DuBois ‘78
Dr. Richard Duenas ‘85
Dr. Lori Dunn ‘80
Dr. Terry Eagle ‘79
Dr. Stephen Eble ‘81
Dr. Heath Edwards ‘97
Dr. Jonathon Egan ‘06
Dr. Jo Eisman ‘82
Mr. Horace Elliott
Dr. Peter Emary ‘02
Drs. Michael ‘99 and Karen ‘01 Estramonte
Dr. Sloane Eusebio ‘99
Dr. Joyce Fatato ‘95
Dr. Candyce Felder ‘86
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Ferguson
Dr. Margaret Finn ‘92
Dr. Paul Fisher ‘77
Dr. Julie Flack ‘02
Dr. Charles Flood ‘05
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Foggo
Dr. Jessica Fontaine ‘05
Dr. James Forster ‘85
Dr. John French
Dr. Karen Giles ‘97
Dr. Andrew Gratzmiller ‘98
Dr. Julian Greco ‘99
Dr. Anthony Gross ‘99
Dr. James Haley ‘93
Mr. and Mrs. David Hamblett
Dr. Bart Hayes ‘02
Dr. Gary Hecht ‘95
Dr. David Helmer ‘98
Dr. Sylvia Heyman ‘89
Dr. John Hitchiner ‘92
Dr. & Mrs. HerbertHolden
Dr. William Holmberg
Dr. Dennis Homack ‘’97
Dr. Michael Hoyt ‘78
Dr. George Hwang ‘02
Mr. & Mrs. Bradford Jones
Dr. Sharon Kaufman ‘84
Mr. Ronald Kaussner
Dr. Charles Keller
Dr. Tamara Kennard ‘01
Mr. John Kilo
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Mr. Louis Kilo
Dr. Arthur Klein ‘78
Dr. Christine Kmiec ‘02
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Koch
Mr. Rick Kollins
Dr. John Krisciunas ‘95
Dr. Kristin Kulju ‘98
Dr. Alan Kushner ‘80
Dr. Jennifer Lamonica ‘83
Dr. Michele Lamourt ‘97
Dr. Ronald Laprise ‘98
Dr. Gary Laux ‘80
Dr. Herbert & Mrs. Joan Law
Ms. LewAnn Lawhorn
Mr. H. Russel Lemcke
Dr. Robert Lesnow ‘76
Dr. Arthur Levine ‘78
Dr. Gary Linke ‘78
Dr. Donald Littlejohn ‘85
Dr. Frank Lizzio ‘80
Dr. Laura Locascio ‘03
Dr. Eric Luper ‘95
Dr. Victoria Malchar ‘81
Dr. Leonard Marino ‘92
Dr. Miguel Martinez ‘95
Dr. Lee Masterson ‘83
Dr. Robert Mastronardi
Dr. John McAtamney ‘93
Mr. Walter McCarthy
Dr. Sean McCauley ‘00
Dr. Michael McClure ‘04
Dr. J. Clay McDonald
Dr. John McLynn ‘95
Dr. Joseph Merckling ‘02
Mrs. Kristalia Mericas
Dr. Tyran Mincey ‘98
Dr. Renee Mooney ‘97
Dr. Scott Moore ‘02
Dr. Cristino Morrone ‘97
Dr. Serge Nerli ‘83
Drs. George & Teresa Ngo ‘72
Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Nicchi ‘78
The Honorable Michael Nozzolio
Mr. David O’Bryon
Dr. Jay Okin ‘63
Dr. Peter Ottone ‘95
Mr. Enso Padovani
Mr. and Mrs. John Pannucci
Dr. & Mrs. Valerio Pasqua
Dr. Keith Pastuch ‘79
Mr. John Pecchia
Dr. Marc Persson ‘04
Dr. Saryu Aggarwal ‘02
Dr. Leon Aibinder ‘01
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Amidon
Mr. Robert Anania
Mr. Sean Anglim
Dr. William Atherton ‘95
Dr. Craig August ‘83
Dr. Lorenzo Austin ‘97
Dr. Jennette Ball ‘97
Dr. Deanna Barbaro ‘97
Dr. Gregory Bark ‘82
Dr. Yusef Barnes ‘97
Dr. Lorna Barnett ‘91
Dr. Agatha Barreca ‘97
Dr. Philip Barron ‘85
Dr. Angela Barrow ‘00
Mr. Charles Battaglia
Mr. & Mrs. James Bero
Dr. Amit Bhusri ‘99
Dr. Ellen Bialo ‘83
Mr. Douglas Bingler
Dr. Bruce Birchenough
Dr. & Mrs. G. Lansing Blackshaw
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Bonafiglia
Mr. Edward Boudreau
Dr. Susan Bradley ‘94
Mr. Eugene Bradshaw
Dr. Laura Brayton ‘03
Dr. Jill Capalbo ‘97
Dr. Maria-Luisa Carey ‘93
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Carnival
Dr. Paul Carpenter ‘77
Dr. Allan Cherkin ‘83
Dr. Namsoo Cho ‘01
Dr. Deborah Cindrich ‘82
Dr. Michael Cirisano ‘84
Dr. Glenn Clearie ‘97
Mr. Norman Cohen
Dr. Frank Collura ‘99
Mr. & Mrs. C. Gary Colvin
Dr. Lawrence Connors ‘76
Dr. Robert Conschafter
Dr. Donna Craft
Dr. Robert Crocker
Dr. Robert Daley
Dr. Richard Davidson ‘90
Dr. Elissa DeBenedictis ‘95
Dr. Ronald DeCesare ‘86
Dr. John DeCicco ‘82
Dr. Adam Del Torto ‘84
Dr. Gary Dennis ‘81
Dr. Jamal DeVita ‘04
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Dr. Thomas Ventimiglia ‘80
Dr. Margaret Verhagen ‘86
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Vincent
Dr. Denise Vuich-Detelich ‘95
Dr. Gail Wagner-Shenkman ‘85
Dr. Marissa Wallie ‘00
Dr. Karen Walters ‘82
Dr. Bradley Weiss ‘84
Dr. Ronald Wellikoff ‘76
Dr. Gayle Whittaker ‘83
Drs. Andrew & Andrea Williamson ‘00
Dr. John Willis
Dr. Michael Wolff ‘81
Dr. H. William Wolfson ‘81
Mr. Richard Worden
Dr. Michael Wszolek ‘00
Dr. Jeffrey Zappia ‘99

CORPORATE DONORS
American Chiropractic Association
Avicolli’s Pizzeria
Barrett Marine Inc.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
BonaDent Dental Laboratories
Bond, Schoeneck & King
C. H. Insurance Brokers
Century 21 Real Estate
Cleveland Chiropractic College
D.A.’s Liquors, Inc.
Duprey Video Product
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board
Florida Chiropractic Association, Inc.
Gay & Son Agency
Henry B’s
Henry-Shepard-Smith
LeBrun Motors
Life Chiropractic College
Lincoln College Education &
Research Fund Inc.
M & T Bank
National Board of Chiropractic Education
NIMMO Educational Foundation
NYSCA
NYSCA District 15
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Paradise on the Lake
Parker College of Chiropractic
Patchen Real Estate
Performance Health, Inc.
Red’s Place
Royce & Rosenkrans
Ryan Chiropractic
S.M.S.
Scrip Chiropractic Supply
Seneca County IDA
Seneca Falls Savings Bank
Seneca Pipe & Paving
Senecayuga Properties
Sessler Wrecking
Sinicropi & Healy CP
Sinicropi Florist
Texas Chiropractic College
The Gridley Inn
The M&T Charitable Foundation
Wilson Press/Mailhouse
Woody’s Pro-Clean Service
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Anabolic Laboratories
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Lloyd Table Company
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OUM
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Seneca Meadows, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Petrucci
Dr. Frank Preda ‘79
Dr. Walter Priestley ‘87
Dr. Anna Marie Purisima ‘04
Dr. & Mrs. David Redding
Dr. Frederick Reigel
Ms. Laurie Reynolds
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Dr. Ronald Safko ‘81
Dr. Thomas Salmon ‘78
Mr. Robert Salvino
Dr. Lois Schaub ‘86
Mr. & Mrs. Bertram Serling
Mr. Bob Sessler
Dr. Dina Sgambati-Klus ‘95
Dr. Neera Sharma ‘99
Dr. Jeffrey Shebovsky ‘91
Dr. Christine Sheridan ‘97
Dr. Alan Sherr ‘80
Dr. Seymour Shribnik ‘65
Dr. Theodore Siciliano ‘77
Dr. Michael Siefman ‘83
Dr. Glen Siegel ‘77
Dr. & Mrs. August Sinicropi
Dr. Robert Skarzynski ‘86
Dr. Norman Smith
Dr. Doris Soernssen-Hahn ‘00
Dr. Shawn Sosnik ‘90
Ms. Susan Souhan
Dr. Gary Sullivan ‘84
Dr. Robert Tannenbaum ‘78
Ms. Joan Teichner
Dr. Catherine Toplansky ‘99
Dr. Catalina Torres ‘00
Dr. Gilbert Trad ‘62
Dr. Steven Tremaroli ‘80
Dr. Gregory Triandafilou ‘83
Dr. Connie Unetich ‘97
Dr. Daniel Van Zandt ‘97
Mr. Peter VanTyle
Dr. Christos Vasakiris ‘89
Dr. Anne Venezia ‘84
HERITAGE SOCIETY
Dr. Art Kellenberger ‘78
Dr. I Richard ‘55 & Edna S. Osder
Dr. Helene Rebenklau ‘39
SCHOLARSHIPS
Dr. Kenneth W. Padgett funded by
NYCC Alumni Association
Dr. Michael A. Hoyt ’78
Dr. George ’49 & Frances Koenig
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Dr. Jack DiBenedetto
Dr. William & Florence Crowther
Dr. Wendy Fein ‘77
Dr. Arnold “Mickey” & Mrs. Lucille Goldschmidt
Dr. & Mrs. Herbert S. Law
Dr. Marvin B. Sosnik
Dr. Walter L. Vaughn
At 100, Thiele Still Enjoying
Health and Chiropractic
N
ot so long ago – August 31, 2000, to be exact – Charlie Thiele, now 100 years old, entered NYCC
Trustee Dr. Serge Nerli’s office for a chiropractic treatment. When Thiele’s wife was in a nursing
home, chiropractic treatment was suggested and he began to take her for visits. He couldn’t help but notice
the great care she received and the compassion with which Nerli treated her. He also noticed that she was getting
a great deal of benefit from her visits. Later, when he had a few issues of his own, he decided to seek Nerli’s help
as well.
At age 100, Thiele leads a very active life and he finds the treatments to be very beneficial. He visits with Nerli
regularly, as often as twice a month. He said he would absolutely recommend chiropractic care to his friends and family. He finds Nerli and his entire office staff to be
very pleasant and friendly, and he really enjoys his visits there.
Quite An Extraordinary Man
Charlie Thiele was born in Ridgewood, N.Y., in 1906 to Udo and Mary Thiele.
His parents moved him and his two sisters, Alice and Hanna, to Germany in 1912,
but the family soon returned to New York on the George Washington Steamer. The
family moved around a great deal when Charlie was young. Over the years he became
a skilled carpenter. At age 16, he hitchhiked to Kansas and rode beneath the railcars
to Oklahoma to become a cowboy and cattle rancher. A year later, he returned to
New York, built a house for his family, and paid for his sisters’ education. In 1934
he married Ethel Haire, to whom he remained married until her death 34 years later.
He later married Vera Balle, and the two were together for 32 years until her death
in 2001.
Over the past 80 years, Thiele has worked as a general contractor and artisan, designing and building houses. Charlie has had many famous customers such as Charlie
Chaplin, Will Rodgers, the painter George Overbury “Pop” Hart, actress Kitty Kelly,
and New York City Mayor John F. Hyland. He has traveled extensively throughout
the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska, and parts of Canada and Mexico. He
is a painter and sculptor, and he worked and traveled into his 80s and 90s.
How Does He Do It?
When asked for his advice for a long, healthy life, Thiele replied, “That’s simple: Keep on working, keep active,
and don’t lie around. Keep a positive attitude and enjoy your life.” He believes in keeping things simple and being
thankful for each day he is given. He says, “Avoid getting angry or holding on to things from the past. You can’t
change them.” He also recommends a good bowl of oatmeal every
morning to give you the energy to start the day and suggests avoiding
sugar. Diabetic since the age of 45, he recently received a medal for
having lived with diabetes for over 50 years.
Thiele again emphasized the value of hard work for health and
longevity. “It’s not really a secret,” he says. “My suggestion is to keep
working as long as you can; and I’m not talking about easy work, I mean
good hard work – physical work whenever possible. It will keep you in
good shape. Like me.”
Dr. Serge Nerli, a New York Chiropractic College alumnus (1983),
is certified in Sports Chiropractic, is a Diplomate in Sports Injuries, and
holds a master’s in clinical nutrition. Educated at Hofstra University,
Queens College, and Nassau Community College, he enrolled in NYCC
in 1980. His practice is located in Queens County, N.Y., near where he
Mr. Charlie Thiele and
Dr. Serge Nerli
was born and raised. He is entering his 24th year in practice.
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Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Jennifer Illes
Dr. Jennifer Illes (NYCC
’05) earned her bachelor’s
degree in biology from Brock
University in Ontario, Canada.
Her strong work ethic helped
her to become salutatorian of
her graduating class and enjoy
membership in Phi Chi Omega. In addition, she received
the clinical award for excellence. Illes has completed McMaster University’s course in
medical acupuncture and was
Dr. Jennifer Illes
asked to become an assistant
professor for that program in
2007. Certified in all levels of
Active Release Techniques (ART®), and Activator Protocols,
Illes is also a certified Titleist Golf Performance Professional
– helping golfers correct for biomechanical problems through
threedimensional imaging records of their golf swings.
Treating the Blue Jays
Illes is employed by world-renowned sports chiropractor Dr.
Mark Scappaticci, team doctor for the Toronto Blue Jays and
the Maple Leafs. They also have affiliations with the Buffalo
Bills and have worked with many other athletes competing in
national and Olympic level competitions. Their treatment integrates a unique blend of contemporary techniques that include
electroacupuncture, soft tissue manipulation, joint manipulation,
and mobilization techniques. She works six days each week in
sports clinics located in Mississauga and Niagara Falls. In addition, Illes is one of Canada’s four kinesio taping instructors, and
occasionally she travels throughout the U.S. and Canada to teach
courses. More than 70 percent of Illes’ patients’ complaints
relate to extremities, particularly shoulder and knee conditions.
The most common injuries are supraspinatous tears, posterior
capsulitis, impingement syndrome, meniscal/ligament problems,
ACL tears, as well as biomechanical knee and low back pain.
NYCC’s Attractions
Attracted to NYCC largely due to its favorable location, Illes
says, “I grew up near the American border and always loved
visiting the States, so location was key for me.” She adds, “I
am into the medical approach to chiropractic care, and NYCC
seemed to be one of the most scientifically driven schools, with
its large research center. Perhaps most importantly, I was able
to choose a lot more electives and have a lot more options in
my courses than I would at most other schools.”
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Illes is pleased with the education she received here, noting
that NYCC provided her with an internship that taught her
many things that she has incorporated into her practice. Since
her class was relatively small, she was able to work with as many
as 10 patients each day, so she shortened her treatment times to
correspond with real practice. She also enjoyed the one-on-one
counsel from clinicians and staff. Following graduation, Illes
knew what she wanted: “As with other chiropractors who sought
to involve themselves with sports chiropractic, I’d heard the
name ‘Scap’ (Scappaticci) for many years. In fact, my brother,
an avid weight lifter, was seeing him for knee injuries. I called
him up and asked if I could shadow him for a day or two.”
Scappaticci liked Illes’ skills and attitude, and suggested that she
take some additional courses and train with him.
Practice Tips
When asked whether, and how, others might follow in her
footsteps, Illes offered this advice: “Start at the chiropracticcollege level and ask their sports chiropractors how they got
started. Then begin shadowing a sports chiropractor in the
state or province who works with teams.” Illes doesn’t give
any credit to luck; instead, she feels that anyone who is willing to work his or her way up the ladder can achieve what she
has. “I think students should really look into where they want
to practice and find out the rules, regulations, and policies of
that particular area ahead of time,” she advises, warning against
procrastinating. Spending much time at NYCC’s Career Development Center helped her greatly. She also credits her tennis
coach and lifelong friend, David Boland, as a great mentor, as
well as Scappaticci. Of Boland, she says, “He taught me many
valuable, non-academic life lessons. He always had belief in
whatever I did.”
Family and Fun
Illes has always valued family,
and praises her mother and father
– both retired and living in the
Niagara region – for their excellent
guidance. She also shares close
ties with her brother (a dentist)
and her sister (a school teacher),
both of whom are married. Her
creative and recreational pursuits
include making magnet jewelry,
playing golf and tennis, and watching wrestling and UFC events with
her friends.
Faculty Spotlight
Mary E. Balliett, B.S., D.C.
Robert Ruddy, B.S., D.C.
Dr. Mary Balliett, director
of NYCC’s School of Applied
Clinical Nutrition, graduated
from Cornell University in 1976
with a B.S. in Biology and a
concentration in biochemistry.
As a 1988 graduate of NYCC’s
DC program, Dr. Balliett stresses
nutritional supplementation, not
substitution and advocates a
well-balanced diet, exercise, and
getting seven to eight hours of
sleep nightly as part of a healthy lifestyle.
A 1996 g raduate of
NYCC, Dr. Robert Ruddy
earned his B.S. in Biochemistry and Nutrition from New
England College in 1980.
He is an assistant professor,
serves as chief of staff of
the Seneca Falls Heath Center, and teaches postgraduate
courses in areas of nutrition
and orthopedics. In his spare
time, he enjoys spending time
with his wife and children and coaching sports.
Sometimes Supplements Are Needed
Meeting nutritional needs through “regular” eating is becoming
increasingly difficult. For example, the almost 2,500 calories needed
for some women to meet their iron requirement would likely result
in unwanted weight gain. “Most people’s diets are deficient in
essential fatty acids and important minerals – especially calcium,
magnesium and zinc. Eating highly processed and fast foods can
result in nutritional deficiencies,” she said, adding that she would
“absolutely recommend nutritional supplements to help alleviate
these deficiencies.” Supplements are designed to enhance a diet
balanced in macronutrients – protein, complex carbohydrates,
essential oils, and good fats such as olive oil. “You get what you pay
for,” cautions Balliett. Many of the very inexpensive supplements
contain inert ingredients that can inhibit absorption. Balliett advises,
“Stay with reputable companies that provide certificates of analysis
performed by independent labs.”
Our Changing Food Supply
Ruddy’s philosophy is that of “helping patients through
nutrition and chiropractic.” Ruddy has noted that many
people’s nutritional needs are not being fully met through
their regular eating habits. “People cannot get enough
nutrition from food alone in most cases because the food
supply has changed in our country.” He would recommend
supplements to help with a patient’s overall nutritional health
where needed. “Proper diet and exercise first, always,” he
says. While consuming whole foods, if possible, is always
better, Ruddy believes that nutritional supplementation can
help alleviate some of the deficiencies people are experiencing
through their regular eating habits. He cautions however, that
all supplements are “not even close to the same,” and suggests
that people look for “a quality brand with active ingredients
with no extra excipient agents or additions.”
NYCC Holds 10th Annual Research Symposium
Pictured at left are some of the presenters at the 10th Annual
Research Symposium on January 23 and 25. From left to
right are Jeanmarie Burke, Ph.D.; Karen Bobak, D.C.; John
Taylor, D.C.; Matthew Richardson, D.C.; Dennis Homack,
D.C.; second-trimester D.C. student Katelyn Thomas; J.
Russell Ebbets, D.C.; Jason Napuli, D.C.; Kevin Ergil, L.Ac.;
Aizhong Li, L.Ac.; Jonathon Egan, D.C.; Robert Walker,
Ph.D.; Denise Holtzman, D.C.; Christine Cunningham, M.S.;
and Terry Koo, Ph.D. Presenters not pictured were Anna
Lee, D.C.; Paul Dougherty, D.C.; Owen Papuga, M.S.; Pradip
Sarkar, Ph.D.; Lisa Bloom, D.C.; Marilee Murphy, L.Ac. R.N.;
Ilija Arar, D.C.; Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, D.C.; and Gerald
Stevens, D.C. Also not pictured is the coordinator of the event,
Deborah Barr, Sc.D.
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MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY
Unity Day & Homecoming Weekend
July 13-15, 2007
Today is a great time to begin planning your
trip to Seneca Falls this summer!
Homecoming Weekend offers you an ideal
opportunity to connect with fellow NYCC graduates, meet current students, and enjoy exciting
social events throughout the weekend beginning
with Unity Day - “an NYCC tradition.”
The educational portion of the weekend running Friday afternoon through Sunday morning
features an array of dynamic speakers and
important topics earning up to 12 continuing
education credits.
Details regarding the Unity Day and Homecoming 2007 program will soon be available
at www.nycc.edu.
Area Accommodations
(Reservations should be made on or before June 12, 2007)
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A Glance at
China’s
Tea
Culture
by Ke Zang, D.C., L.Ac.
AOM Clinical Coordinator
R
ecent health headlines indicate
that drinking tea is more
popular than ever! Just as cof
fee is an important part of
daily life in western societies, tea holds a
similar position in the daily life of Asian
countries. China can boast the longest
history of tea use.
Ancient China regarded tea as one of
the seven daily necessities - the others
were firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce,
and vinegar.
Chinese “tea culture” includes the
methods and philosophies of drinking
tea and enjoying the physical, as well as
spiritual, experience of preparing and
tasting tea through different vessels on
various occasions. Philosophers used tea
as they sought the spiritual state of wú
wo which means “no being” wú literally
means no, none, nothing, zero, and wo
literally means I, me, oneself. Wú wo is
the state where people forget themselves
as separate beings in the world and their
spirits reach a level beyond the simply
human.
While there are a great variety of
teas as well as colors, flavors, shapes and
sizes, they all arise from the same plant,
Camellia Sinensis. Variants result from
different varietals, processes, soils, climates, and collections. Tea is classified
into white, green, cyan, red, yellow, black
and flower-blended tea according to how
it is treated its color. Green tea, the most
natural of the teas, contains the most
medicinal value and the least caffeine. Its
aroma is relatively strong while its flavor
is relatively mild. White tea is a specially
treated green tea with milder flavor. Black
tea becomes completely oxidized after
processing and has the strongest taste and
the mildest aroma. It has the highest caffeine content. The aroma and flavor of
cyan (Wu Long, also known as Oolong),
red and yellow tea are between green and
black tea.
Tea is also used in herbal medicine to
balance the human body. Green tea, and
especially white tea, is always a favorite of
people who need to keep their mind clear.
It nourishes body yin and helps to stop
dehydration as well. Red tea is good for
someone who has low energy and deficiency in blood. Add some sugar and milk
for variation. Women’s seeking a tea to
enhance their health may choose flowerblended teas, as they adjust hormone level
and reduce emotional crankiness due to
menses or menopause. For people who
want to lose body weight or who tend to
have heavy meals, black tea and cyan (Wu
Long or Oolong) tea are good choices.
Transitions surveys current literature and reports items bearing relevance to featured Transitions topics. Our staff makes every effort to relate
the information in a relaxed and unencumbered style. We therefore, in many cases, dispense with citations that might otherwise detract from
the magazine’s overall readability. While we attempt to ensure that the information provided is accurate, timely and useful, we nevertheless acknowledge the possibility of human error and changes in medical sciences. The authors and New York Chiropractic College consequently cannot
warrant that the information is in every respect accurate or complete, nor is the College responsible for any errors or omissions or for the results
obtained from the use of such information. Rather, readers are encouraged to confirm the information with other sources. The information herein
is for educational purposes only and is presented in summary form in order to impart general knowledge relating to certain clinical trials diseases,
ailments, physical conditions and their treatments. The data should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease, nor is it a
substitute for sound medical advice. Content herein does not replace the advice and care of a qualified health-care provider. Note also that rapid
advances in the medical field may cause this information to become outdated, incomplete, or subject to debate. New York Chiropractic College
does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned herein. Reliance
on any such information provided is solely at your own risk. Finally, practitioners are encouraged to acquaint themselves with their states’ rules
and regulations relating to professional practice.
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To Supplement
or Not to Supplement?
In preparation for this article, NYCC contacted sponsors, advertisers and other experts in the area of nutritional supplementation. We wish to thank those who provided information in response to our inquiry.
R
emember the catch phrase “Got milk?”–
two words that flooded the country when
the chilled white drink known for teasing
out the absolute best in chocolate chip
cookies dipped in sales? It wasn’t so long ago that
milk was something of a panacea. Mothers insisted
their children include it with breakfast, lunch, dinner,
and snacks. And in one sense, milk really was more
than just a tasty beverage; it also served as America’s
early shot at dietary supplementation, ensuring that
kids got healthy doses of vitamin D and calcium.
Soon, however, milk joined Wonder Bread in giving
way to rigorously tested nutritional supplements that
proved better suited to “help build strong bodies 12
different ways.”
People get it. They’ve come to see how diseases arise from
poor diets and how nutritional deficiencies portend physiological
imbalances. Dr. Bruce Bond, of Standard Process, Inc.,
discussed in an article how all living things tend to strive for
equilibrium – or “homeostasis” – within their physiological
processes. Organisms and cells alike maintain their internal
equilibrium by adjusting physiological processes in an effort to
achieve optimal health and a physiological state of balance and
stability. Abnormal physiologies are commonly referred to as
diseases – patterns of symptoms indicating that something has
gone awry. The disease of obesity, for example, is characterized
by a failure in glucose homeostasis: Too much glucose in one’s
diet has the liver transforming it into fat. When the body tries
to adapt and correct the situation, symptoms surface. Nutrition
professionals, such as those from Da Vinci Labs, try to help
people regain homeostasis, not simply soothe the symptoms.
Anabolic Laboratories’ Michael Smith Talks of Deficiencies
and Disease
Dr. Michael Smith, Technical Director of Anabolic
Laboratories, Inc., an international nutritional supplement
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manufacturer and distributor, attributes many of today’s health
epidemics to America’s current state of gluttony. Since, as he
put it, Americans’ relative wealth enables them to eat as much
food as they want, that’s exactly what they do! Consequently,
they face risks for arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular
disease (CVD). The problem, it turns out, is that, although they
are eating a lot, they aren’t eating well. They consume foods that
are nutritionally deficient, resulting in serious pathologies that
are often, ironically, associated with malnutrition.
Smith reports that an astounding 90 percent of adults over
the age of 51 do not receive the recommended allowance of
vitamin D, and are thus exposed to the ravages of osteoporosis,
fractures, cancer, and heart disease. The trend also applies to
children who eat fewer foods fortified with vitamin D and are
consequently at risk for rickets. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is also
missing from the diets of many Americans. Approximately a
quarter of U.S. adults don’t receive enough of the suggested daily
intake (60 mg for healthy, nonsmoking adults) to ward off the
risk of scurvy and diseases such as cancer, cataracts and heart
diseases. Only about 50 percent of American women are getting
recommended amounts of magnesium. Those who are not run
To Supplement or Not to Supplement?
the risk of developing metabolic syndrome, which can lead to
Type 2 diabetes; and if the deficiency is chronic, eventually it
can lead to heart disease and osteoporosis. Since the beneficial
forms of magnesium are very lightweight, it is difficult to pack
the recommended daily amount into a multivitamin. Folic acid,
the B vitamins, and vitamins E and D were all found to be
below the current recommendations in a double-blind, placebocontrolled trial of several thousand Americans over the age of
50. In short, Americans are missing out on vital nutrients …
and are paying the price.
The Good News: Nutritional Deficiencies and Their
Attendant Diseases Are Largely Avoidable
The nutritional disaster faced by many older Americans is
largely avoidable. The damages accumulate throughout a lifetime
only to become evident in later years, when poor health sets
in. Although it seems impossible to curb
the number of calories that Americans
consume, Smith suggests introducing small
amounts of vitamin supplements to their
diets to help avoid the onset of serious
health problems.
Fatty Acids, Pain, and Inflammation
David Seaman, D.C., a consultant to
nutritional supplement provider Anabolic
Laboratories, points out that Americans’
consumption of omega-6 fatty acids is
excessive, and contributes to painful joints
and inflammation. He writes that a change
of diet that reduces omega-6 fatty acids
could relieve inflammation and thereby
obviate the need for the sort of nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory
drugs generally taken by those who suffer from pain rooted in
inflammation. As with many things in life, it’s all about balance.
There are optimal ratios for the amount of omega-6 fatty acids
to be consumed in relation to omega-3 fatty acids. Since omega6 fatty acids interrupt production of inflammation-relieving
substances, Seaman recommends a maximum three-to-one ratio
of omega-6 to omega-3.
Omega-3 fatty acids may be found in fish. Unfortunately,
though many American consume high-protein diets, the protein
is not from fish. Fish oils have been shown to be incredibly
beneficial in both acute and chronic pain relief. They also reduce
inflammation as well as the rates of cardiovascular and skeletal
pathologies; however, most people are not ingesting enough
fish to reap the benefits.
Richard Drucker: A Nutritional Discovery Born
of Necessity
Often, great discoveries arrive on the heels of necessity
– and nutritional discoveries are no exception. Consider
Richard Drucker, a former accountant whose mother died
of immune-deficiency disease when he was 10 years old and
whose own health began to decline from the same disease when
he reached his 20s. Drucker consulted physicians and other
healthcare professionals who, in turn, prescribed medicines
that only seemed to make him feel worse. Finally, bedridden
and with a scant 132 pounds of flesh clinging to his 6’2” frame,
Drucker began to explore the theories of Linus Pauling, who
had addressed Congress about the state of health in America.
According to Pauling, “Every ailment, every sickness and
every disease can be traced back to an organic trace mineral
deficiency.”
Drucker’s Relief by the “Tub-Full”
Since his very life depended on it, Drucker began focusing on
alternative therapies as well as homeopathic
and nutritional remedies. In his search
for mineral supplements that might help
relieve his condition, he accepted the help
of a local church whose members offered
to help him collect mineral products and
mix them in – of all places – a bathtub!
Over time, as he consumed the bathtub
concoction, his health began to improve.
After a few weeks, however, it deteriorated
once again - becoming worse than ever.
Tests revealed extreme toxicity. He
explained later that colloidal minerals were
being used by his body, but in precisely the
opposite way desired. Colloids are large,
insoluble molecules that will neither sink
to the bottom nor rise to the top of a solution. According to
Drucker, the large molecules had settled in the spaces between
his cells, creating a toxic state. The initial improvement in health
had told him that indeed his body needed the minerals – just not
in that form. It wasn’t until he focused on the organic aspects
of the nutritional supplements and reformulated his mineral
tonic, encasing it in carbon, that things began to click. The new
formula was readily accepted by his cells and appeared to relieve
his toxicity. He felt that this detoxification aspect of his new
brew put him on the true pathway to recovery.
Drucker concluded that the colloids must have had a very
difficult time passing through the endothelial lining of the
intestines and entering tiny cells due to their giant size, shape,
and weight. In fact, they very well may have been considered
foreign matter after being rejected at the cellular level. When
they accumulated in extra-cellular space, fatty tissue, and
interstitial fluids, they increased the potential for mass disease
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NYCC’S
CLASS CHALLENGE
2007’s Annual Fund Campaign
Meeting the Challenge: The Class Challenge has begun…pitting
class against class in a friendly competition where alumni donate
amounts equivalent to the year of their graduation to help to ensure
that future generations of students will be able to receive the same
high quality education that NYCC is known for.
“NYCC has given me an
incredible life… I hope
in future years to donate
much more… not just
monetarily, but to send my
children there to become
future chiros!”
“My son Jamal graduated from NYCC, and I
graduated from its predecessor… It gives me great
pleasure to see the beautiful and first-class facilities
of the present school.”
Dr. Thomas R. De Vita, Class of 1975
Dr. Jamal De Vita, Class of 2004
Dr. Marissa Wallie
Class of 2000
Have You Accepted the Challenge?
The classes of 1995 and 1997 are currently in the lead. Visit www.nycc.edu to see
how your class is doing! Join the fun by giving your gift online, calling 1-800-234-6922,
extension 3151, or mailing it to New York Chiropractic College. Don’t forget: Its tax
deductible.
There’s still time…accept the challenge today to improve your class standing.
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“My days at NYCC were
great! I made lasting
friendships and learned
a lot. I’m very pleased to
see that my classmates
of ’83 continue to support
NYCC.”
Dr. Serge Nerli
Class of 1983
NYCC’S
CLASS CHALLENGE
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Continued from page 19
and pathology.
Today Drucker is very healthy and shows no detectable
signs of the disease that nearly killed him. After regaining his
health, he returned to school for a master’s degree in natural
health and a doctorate in naturopathy, and now heads his own
company – Drucker Labs, in Dallas, Texas. He touts the fact
that his nutritional products are in a naturally liquid form, are
rapidly absorbed, and have not been heated. He also promotes
the fact that his products contain fulvic acid – an end product
that remains following the breakdown and recycling of onceliving matter and not only serves as a chelating element, but also
contains anti-aging phytochemicals, antioxidants, and nutrients,
as well as strands of DNA and RNA.
Proper Absorption
Peer-reviewed journals lack studies that support significant
differences in the amounts of vitamins
delivered into the system by tablets,
capsules and powders. Unsupported
claims have been made that nutrients
are more digestible as powders. Some
companies offer vitamins in sprays, with
claims of better absorption that remain
unsubstantiated, since the potency of
nutrients provided through sprays can
be unstable.
Supplement manufacturers have
taken great pains to ensure proper
absorption. For instance, Anabolic Labs
manufactures each batch of a particular
supplement identically to ensure predictability in disintegration
time. (The company was begun in 1924 and, during the World
War II, manufactured drugs to help with the war effort. In fact,
Anabolic was one of the first companies devoted to nutrition
in supporting chiropractic care.) Anabolic’s tablets are made to
break apart, becoming liquid-suspended, fine powders in 15 to 45
minutes; capsules should disintegrate in only about 10 minutes.
Since this is much less time than required by the human stomach,
the supplements are broken down quickly by the human system
to allow proper absorption. Some supplements are designed
to be absorbed through the intestinal tract and therefore have
sustained release times to delay disintegration.
Not all supplements are best delivered to the system in the
same way. For example, multivitamins should be taken with
food, and most magnesium and calcium supplements require
plenty of water. A brief consultation between practitioner
and patient is beneficial. The patient’s level of comfort
and satisfaction is key to his or her continuing a nutritional
supplementation regimen.
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Not all Supplements are Created Equal
Unfortunately, not all nutritional supplements are created
equal. The majority of supplement manufacturers, bottlers
and labelers do not conform to current Good Manufacturing
Practices (GMP), and the manufacturing origin of the
supplement is rarely presented on the label.
According to Smith, this is not the case with Anabolic
Labs, whose personnel control all phases of manufacture and
distribution through manufacturing, quality-control testing,
bottling, labeling, storing, and shipping all performed on site.
Consequently, the company is able to assure that products are
made from all-natural ingredients, thus avoiding problems
with certain synthetics being less potent than their natural
counterparts. Anabolic’s products undergo inspection according
to federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Natural
Products Association standards.
Moreover, not all supplements
provide equal benefit. Ingredient
quality, product stability, amount per
serving, and quality-control testing all
affect the benefit consumers derive from
the supplement. Smith suggests reading
the “supplement facts box” on the label
carefully, and because governmentrecommended daily intake (RDI) levels
are on the low side, he recommends
looking for a supplement that provides
more than 100% of the RDI for most
vitamins and minerals in a multivitamin.
If packaged vitamins and minerals are
at low potency, they will not provide the benefit found in the
higher-potency supplements and, consequently, will not be as
cost-effective for consumers in the long run. Smith warns
consumers to be aware that some ingredients in low-cost
supplements may not be proven to have any nutritional value
for humans – and may even have serious side effects – and
should be avoided.
So, Why Choose One Brand Over Another?
Transitions found that with some companies, such as Anabolic
Laboratories, the manufacturing process is strictly controlled in
sanitary environments complete with ingredient inspection for
microbial contamination, product inspection and testing, and
record keeping. It is important that chemists, microbiologists,
supervisors, and managers regularly attend seminars to keep
up with the rapidly changing scientific world. In addition,
workers should attend routine on-site training and be taught
proper procedures for the manufacture of quality supplements
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New Garden Reminds Us That
Herb Supplements Are
Rooted in Living Plants
M
by Jason Wright, L.Ac.
any practitioners of Oriental medicine recommend the use of herb supplements,
in the form of concentrated granular extracts, pills, capsules, or tablets, to their
patients. These prepared forms of the herbs provide a level of convenience that
is often appealing to individuals leading busy lives. Convenience lends itself to
greater levels of patient compliance, and therefore improved clinical results. It is important,
however, for practitioners and patients to remember that these modern products find their origin
in a practice of medicine based upon the use of an outstanding array of botanical ingredients.
Realizing the need to reinforce the connection to the literal “roots” of the medicine, NYCC’s
School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is developing a Chinese medicinal herb garden.
This garden will offer a valuable connection for students, practitioners, and patients of Oriental
medicine to some of the living plants that are incorporated into modern herb supplements.
While the garden plants will not be harvested for clinical use, they will bring a deeper level
of understanding and appreciation to those involved with herbal medicine. Exposure to living
specimens provides insight into medicinal properties. The aroma of a flower, shape of a leaf,
color of a sap, or branching of a stem may hint at the internal action of an herb. Dried samples
of herb material are often unable to provide these subtle hints, as aromas evaporate, colors fade,
and saps dry up. Further, it may be that seeds or subterranean roots are the plant part used,
with practitioners never having seen the dynamic aerial presentation of the herb. Obviously, this
disconnect to the personality of individual living plants is further compounded by the extensive
clinical application of herbs in prepared supplement forms. The emerging Chinese medicinal
herb garden will dramatically bridge that gap.
Currently, the construction of the garden on the Seneca
Falls campus of NYCC is underway. The majority of the stone
structure that will hold raised beds of plants is completed.
Against the Wind Stoneworks from Willet, N.Y., spent October and
November masterfully shaping the stone beds and the gorgeous
flagstone patio. Soil will be added to the beds during the winter
season. High Falls Gardens (HFG), a farm-based, nonprofit
educational organization located in Columbia County, N.Y., will
be contributing seeds and plant starts that are expected to be in
the soil after the last frost this coming spring.
While the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
recognized the need for this spectacular resource, it has not
come to fruition without the support of many others. NYCC
would like to extend an expression of tremendous gratitude to
our neighbor, Seneca Meadows landfill. Seneca Meadows has
committed a large financial contribution to cover the cost of the garden construction. Additional funding is being provided by High Falls Gardens Fund, under the auspice of the Berkshire
Taconic Community Foundation through a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, as well as
a grant from the J.M. McDonald Foundation.
There will be a grand opening ceremony Friday, July 13 at our Unity Day/Homecoming
weekend. Come help us recognize our generous contributors and explore the beauty of this
new addition to the NYCC campus.
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News Briefs
Michael A. Taromina, Esq., Presents at
NYCC’s AOM Student Appreciation Event
Michael A. Taromina, Esq., presented at the Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine (AOM) Student Appreciation Lecture
on Saturday, December 2. The title of his presentation was
“Today’s Legal Issues for Integrative Practice.” Taromina is
a partner in a law firm in New York City and has represented
AOM organizations, practitioners, and students. In addition,
he has taught at more than five acupuncture schools and is active with several acupuncture organizations. His sister, Kathy
Taromina, is an acupuncturist and is the director of the graduate
program in Oriental medicine in the School of Health Sciences
at Touro College.
Noting that one in eight dollars is spent on healthcare,
Taromina opened the lecture by talking about the “formidable
challenge” of being successful in the “heavily regulated, highly
restrictive, and highly competitive” healthcare industry. He then
offered suggestions on how to achieve success. Taromina indicated that acupuncturists are not in competition with each other
because patients are so loyal. He says, “If you get them, you
can keep them!” Being successful is hard work, particularly at
the front end. He reminded students that once a patient base is
built, patients will begin to generate other new patients, likening
it to slowly walking into the ocean. Taromina recommended that
students seek out strangers rather than family members to fill
their practice for two reasons: First, it broadens your potential
patient base; and second, because “you are most vulnerable
where you are most comfortable.” Treating family members
puts practitioners in a riskier position.
When seeking new patients, Taromina recommended that
students carefully research with whom they wish to partner and
where they will send referrals. Ask yourself, “Did you do your
homework on them?” He cautioned students not to split profits
with other practitioners – fee splitting is illegal – unless they are
employed by them or participate in a legally recognized entity
such as a partnership or corporation. Taromina also mentioned
that other health professionals can, of course, lawfully rent space
(L to R) Kevin Ergil, L.Ac., Michael Taromina, Esq., Marilee
Murphy, L.Ac., and Marnae Ergil, L.Ac.
to acupuncturists. For example, a management company for a
spa or fitness center can bill and collect for the acupuncturist,
take out a rental fee, and pay the acupuncturist the remainder.
Practitioners of Western medicine are a great source for
patients, and key to a successful practice in states that require
referrals to acupuncturists. Taromina advised talking to them
about how you can help their patients: “Show yourself in a
professional manner, with a well thought-out plan presented
on paper.” He cautioned that students would have to “go hard
in the beginning,” but that a practice may only need one or two
reliable “feeders” to get a stream of patients in the door.
As for practice locations, Taromina reminded students that
acupuncturists are not site-specific: “Patients will follow you.”
His take-home message was that practitioners need not be “at
the mercy of the landlord.” That is, they need not rent an entire
space early on, but may, instead, wait until there are enough
patients to justify renting more space.
Famous?
Are you treating a prominent celebrity –
an actor, author, athlete or other notable person? If so,
Your story could be here! We want to hear from you!
If you’re treating a prominent celebrity, send us your
patient’s testimonial, be covered in the pages of Transitions
and join NYCC’s Wall of Fame!
E-mail pvantyle@nycc.edu for more details!
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NYCC Trustee Named Vice President of
American Black Chiropractic Association
News Briefs
by educating underrepresented groups
Trustee and 1998 alumnus Tyran
in the profession (most notably African
Mincey, D.C., was elected Vice President
Americans) and assisting doctors and
of the American Black Chiropractic
students who have unique challenges
both within the profession and during
Association on September 26, 2006.
The ABCA was founded by Bobby
the educational process.” His hope for
Westbrook, D.C., who recognized the
the future of the ABCA is its continued
importance of familiarizing Americans
ability to support chiropractors and
of African descent with the benefits
chiropractic students from a diversity
of chiropractic and realized that many
of backgrounds. He says, “This is
chiropractic colleges struggle to attract
especially important to the future
minorities to their programs. The
of our profession, given the already
organization held its first convention in
partially realized and postulated work
St. Louis in 1981. Since then, the annual
force of the future that comes largely
convention creates an environment
from these underrepresented groups.”
where doctors, students, supporters and
A 1991 graduate of Mansfield
prospective students can network and
University, Mincey also attended
connect on a personal and professional
Borough of Manhattan Community
Dr. Tyran Mincey
level. The ABCA focuses on educating
College and Cayuga Community
the African-American community
College, and graduated with honors
about chiropractic care, promotes careers in chiropractic, and from NYCC. He is certified in applied kinesiology and Brimhall,
awards scholarships through the Harvey Lillard Scholarship and is a teacher and postgraduate educator for both NYCC
program. Many chiropractic colleges have active student chapters and Logan Chiropractic College. He credits his former high
of the ABCA.
school football coach, Homer Robinson, with teaching him
Mincey became involved in the ABCA as a first-year the importance of striving for excellence, recalling his words:
chiropractic student. He feels the most important function of the “Remember – no regrets. Do it right the first time; you don’t
organization is that of “supporting the chiropractic profession often get second chances.”
Continued from page 22
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Scholarships
Congratulations Scholarship Winners!
Congratulations to the students pictured below,
who were recently awarded scholarships.
Dr. Arnold “Mickey” Goldschmidt &
Mrs. Lucille Goldschmidt Scholarship
Dr. Marvin B. Sosnick
Memorial Scholarship
Jason Orowitz (first ever recipient)
1st tri D.C. Student
Ryan Braverman
7th tri D.C. Student
Biofreeze Scholarship
Tara Bath
Danielle Grondin
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Foot Levelers
Scholarship
Padgett
Scholarship
Justina Ngo
Nathaniel Tiplady
NYCC President Dr.
Frank J. Nicchi presents
Justina Ngo with the Foot
Levelers Scholarship.
Dr. Nicchi presents Nathaniel Tiplady with the
Kenneth W. Padgett Alumni Scholarship.
Scott Mills,
Alexander Rinehart
What’s News?
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News
What’s News?
Class of ’62
Edwin Goldberg, M.A., D.C.,
CRC, sends the following
memories of his friend, Sheldon
A. Sinett, D.C. ’59: “We took
many classes together. Dr.
Frank Dean taught us both TMJ
manipulation. Sheldon and I used
to double date together. Sheldon
was a person of great drive, spirit
and inspiration to his patients.
God Keep him.” Dr. Goldberg’s
address is 155 W. 68 St., New
York, NY 10023. His phone
number is 212-877-3115 and his
e-mail address is dr.edgoldberg@
yahoo.com.
Class of ’62
Vincent E. Greco, D.C., was
elected to a third term in the
New Hampshire House of
Representatives serving as vice
chairman of the State Fish and
Game Committee. On a county
level: member of the District
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ALUMNI UPDATE
Attorney, Medical Referee and
Sheriff ’s Departments. Local
government: Health Officer
the past 44 years and third
term on Budgett Committee.
Professionally: Past President
of New Hampshire Chiropractic
Association, New England
Chiropractic Council, New
Hampshire Board of Examiners,
Vice President of the National
Board of Examiners and still in
private practice.
Class of ’93
John McAtamney, D.C., was
awarded the Beacon by the New
York Chiropractic Council. This
is the highest award given by the
council for dedication and service
to chiropractic. Dr. McAtamney
resides in Garden City, N.Y. with
his wife, Tricia, and two sons,
Ian (7) and Liam (3). His office
address is 32-32 Francis Lewis
Blvd., Flushing, NY 11358 and
his phone number is 718-8862701. His e-mail address is
drjohnmac@aol.com.
Class of ’95
Eric Luper, D.C., lost the Class
of ’95’s unofficial mascot, Loki
Luper, on 12/26/06 after a longterm decline in health. Dr. Luper
say, “Although our loss is great,
we can be assured ‘doggie heaven’
is now a better place.” Dr. Luper’s
address is 350 Northern Blvd.,
Suite 103, Albany, NY 12204. His
phone number is 518-472-9130
and his e-mail address is eric.
luper@gmail.com.
Class of ’00
Attila (Ted) Sipos, D.C. (’00)
and Tammy (Hill) Sipos (’01)
announce the birth of their
daughter, Kiersten Elizabeth,
born November 8, 2006. Their
address is 7400 Woburn Circle,
Unit B, Anchorage, AK 99502 and
What’s News?
their e-mail address is siposdc@
yahoo.com.
Class of ’05
Rupinder Grewal, D.C., recently
bought his first practice, Humber
Family Chiropractic Centre at 100
Humber College Blvd., Suite 101,
Toronto, ON M9V 5G4. Opening
day was December 1, 2006. His
practice includes himself, two
chiropractic associates, a massage
therapist and a craniosacral
therapist. His phone number is
416-744-7900.
Class of ’06
Kyle Grice, D.C., and his wife
Laura are happy to announce
the birth of their baby boy on
April 14, 2006, Graydon James,
who joins his brother, Palmer
Campbell. Dr. Grice’s office is
located at 2297 Weston Road,
Toronto, ON M9N 1Z7 and his
phone number is 416-247-0653.
What’s News?
Your fellow alumni want to know! Share your personal and professional successes with us – marriages, births, awards, achievements and professional advancement. Mail the form below to: Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, NYCC,
P.O. Box 800, Seneca Falls, NY 13148-0800; fax: 315-568-3153; call: 315-568-3146; or e-mail: pvantyle@nycc.edu.
Name
Name while at NYCC
Month/Year Graduation
Phone No. (Office)
Address (Office)
E-Mail Address
My News
Transitions is a publication of New York Chiropractic College. Direct all submissions to Peter Van Tyle, Executive Director
of Institutional Advancement, NYCC, P.O. Box 800, Seneca Falls, NY 13148-0800 (315-568-3146).
www.nycc.edu
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Center for Postgraduate & Continuing Education
For a complete listing of
Classroom, Online, Home study and
Teleseminars dates and locations,
please visit our Web site at:
http://www.nycc.edu/PostGrad_home.htm
or call 1-800-434-3955
Continuing the Tradition of Excellence in Chiropractic Education
New York Chiropractic College Invites
Applications for the Position of Dean of Chiropractic
Be part of the exciting future of Chiropractic – Come join the team at NYCC. Provide leadership and
direction for NYCC’s Doctor of Chiropractic program through the Division of Academic Affairs.
Successful candidates will:
• Possess D.C. degree from CCE-accredited program
• Have or be eligible to obtain a license to practice chiropractic in New York State.
• Have at least three years of successful academic administrative experience
• Be aware of current developments and issues in chiropractic education
• Present credentials commensurate with those required for senior faculty rank at NYCC.
• Possess strong organizational, leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills.
• Be able to build consensus among and motivate various constituencies in the healthcare profession
• Embrace a common strategy to further academic excellence and commitment to chiropractic.
Salary: competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Applicants should include cover letter highlighting interest and qualifications; vision for the future of chiropractic education and practice; resume;
and at least three references. Applications will be treated with the utmost confidence. Additional details available by contacting NYCC HR
Office by phone (315-568-3109), email cmcdermott@nycc.edu or mail
(2360 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY 13148) or visit www.nycc.edu
for complete position description; click on “About NYCC,” then click on
“Employment Opportunities.”
NYCC is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D
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2nd Annual Symposium
“The Art of Chiropractic: A Symposium on Chiropractic Technique”
New York State Chiropractic Association
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New York Chiropractic Council
Presented in the Spirit of Unity
April 21, 2007 through April 22, 2007
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm – Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sat Registration & sign in 8:00-9:00 am, Sun sign in 8:00-9:00 am
Marriott New York-LaGuardia Airport, East Elmhurst, NY
Keynote Speakers
J. Donald Dishman, DC, MSc, DIBCN
Gerard Clum, DC*
Anthony Rosner, PhD, LLD
Symposium Presenters
Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) - Charles Blum, DC
Diversified & Extremity Adjusting – Mark Charrette, DC
Flexion/Distraction – Frank Nicchi, DC,MS & Scott Surasky, DC
Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) – Peter Lope, DC
Additional presenter(s) to be announced
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Call for further information, New York Chiropractic College Postgraduate Department – 1(800) 434-3955 ext. 132
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Early Registration $250.00; by February 28, 2007 - $275.00;
by April 6, 2007 - $295.00; At Door - $350.00; Cancellation fee - $50.00
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Scrip “Goes the Extra Mile”
for NYCC
Scrip Chiropractic Supply teamed
up with major manufacturer Microlight
Corporation in December 2006 and
donated a Microlight 830 laser therapy
unit to NYCC. Transitions magazine’s
May/June issue had reported Scrip’s prior
gift of a Microlight 830 laser in the summer of 2006. NYCC’s interim executive
vice president of Academic Affairs, Dr.
Michael Mestan, expressed his delight in
accepting the “wonderful equipment.”
Microlight Corporation, exclusive manufacturer of the patented ML 830® laser,
was first to receive FDA clearance to
market low-level laser therapy for the
non-surgical treatment of Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome. Most recently, the company
introduced an ML830 Time Laser model
that enables new doctors to inexpensively
add laser treatments to their offices.
“We feel it’s important for New York
Chiropractic College to have the very latest in treatment technology,” said Steve
Keller, Vice President of Sales for Scrip,
“NYCC’s graduates will certainly be well
equipped to take care of their patients.”
Mike Barbour, President of Microlight
Corporation generously provides Scrip
with units to give to NYCC and other colleges in an effort to educate new doctors
on the latest technology in the treatment
of common injuries.
Scrip Chiropractic Supply is able to
offer colleges and practitioners with this
special kind of service, in part, because it
remains the largest distributor of supplies
and equipment in the chiropractic market.
“While others buy and sell products, Scrip
strives to do more,” remarked Keller, “We
take an active interest in supporting the
institutions charged with educating the
future of the profession.”
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- Food and Mood -
How Food Affects Your State of Mind
New York Chiropractic College - Delavan Theater
Saturday, March 24, 2007 (9:30 am - 1:30 pm)
$10 registration fee. Bring a friend for FREE!
Keynote Speaker: Shari Lieberman, Ph.D.
“Brought back by popular demand”...
Dr. Shari Lieberman will discuss how the food choices you make can determine how you feel and
alter your mood, for better or worse. Dr. Lieberman will share her years of clinical experience, as
well as research data and her expert knowledge of eating for good health and good mood. She
will talk about how good food choices can decrease stress and anxiety; enhance metabolism; and
improve your immune function, sleep and sexual desire - and much, much more. Would you and
your loved ones benefit from this information? We think so!
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