Life West Students Win Scholarships
Sophomore Tina Carrari and senior Heidi Grant, of Life Chiropractic College West, Hayward, Calif, both received the National Datatel Scholarship Fund Award.

Tina Carrari, a sophomore at Life West, was awarded the Datatel Scholarship and the Michael Beddoe Memorial Scholarship.

The Datatel Scholarship Fund Award is a $1,300 scholarship given to students after reviewing personal achievements, a personal statement essay reflecting the importance of the scholarship, grade-point average, and two letters of recommendation.

“I am excited and flattered to be selected for this scholarship,” said Grant, a second-time recipient of the Datatel award.

Carrari also earned the Michael Beddoe Memorial Scholarship, which is a $500 quarterly scholarship that was created in honor of Beddoe, a graduate of Life West.

“I was very honored to receive the Michael Beddoe award, an in-house memorial scholarship,” said Carrari.

Carrari, who is active with a number of school and community activities, is president of Life West’s Motion Palpation Club and director of the Community Outreach Club. In addition, she is a work-study student for the college’s research department and anatomy department.

“There’s a lot of money out there for scholarships,” said Carrari. “However, students often don’t invest the time or don’t think they have the qualifications to meet the criteria for scholarships, but I would encourage all students to apply.”

Somerset Director Joins AASP
Michael Marks, DC, has joined the American Academy of Spine Physicians (AASP). Marks is the director of Somerset Chiropractic Center, Boca Raton, Fla, and is distinguished as an expert medical advisor in Florida.

Michael Marks, DC, of Somerset Chiropractic Center joins the American Academy of Spine Physicians.

Marks, who graduated with honors from Life Chiropractic University, Marietta, Ga, has been a chiropractor for more than 14 years. The Somerset Chiropractic Center, which specializes in the treatment of sports, auto accident, and work-related injuries, offers a variety of chiropractic and wellness services including spinal manipulation, massage therapy, spinal care, spinal education, physical therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, massage, and heat therapy.

The AASP is an organization composed of neurosurgeons and chiropractic physicians dedicated to improving the quality of spine care. Members of the AASP work to coordinate interdisciplinary efforts between chiropractic physicians and neurosurgeons to promote early detection, timely intervention, and improved continuity of care.

“By working together, we hope to break down some of the barriers that exist between the rapidly growing field of chiropractic and the mainstream medical community,” Marks said. “With improved communication, we can effectively educate the public about spinal injuries and provide better care for our patients.”

More Than $11,000 Raised for NCLAF
Approximately 200 people attended the International Spinal Trauma Conference, which took place on June 20–22 in Chicago. The event was cosponsored by the International Chiropractors Association, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), and the Rehab Council, and raised more than $11,000 toward the National Chiropractic Legal Action Fund.

The conference, which provided 22 continuing education unit hours through the Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, included presentations on topics such as spinal trauma interfacing and influencing the neuroendocrine, brain-based applications in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal trauma, and whiplash biomechanics.

Special presentations were made by Fabrizio Mancini, DC, president of Parker College of Chiropractic; Carl Cleveland, DC, president of the Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges; and Daryl D. Wills, DC, president of the ACA.

Other industry experts featured at the conference included: Daniel Murphy, DC, DABCO; Arthur Croft, DC, MS, MPH, FACO, FACFE; Michael D. Freeman, PhD, DC, MPH; Brian O’Neill of the Institute for Highway Safety; Frederick R. Carrick, DC, DACRB, CSCS, CCSP; Mark Sanna, DC, CCRD; Anthony L. Rosner, PhD; Richard H. Adler, attorney at law; Gunter P. Siegmund, PhD, P Eng; Christopher J. Centeno, MD; and Paul F. Carey, DC, president of the World Federation of Chiropractic.

Parker College Receives Donation
Foot Levelers Inc, Roanoke, Va, raised and donated $8,500 from its Foot Levelers’ Spring License-Renewal Seminar Series to Parker College, Dallas. Fabrizio Mancini, DC, president of Parker College of Chiropractic and Parker Seminars, accepted the check from Kent S. Greenawalt, president and CEO of Foot Levelers.

Fabrizio Mancini, DC, president of Parker (L) meets with Kent S. Greenawalt, president and CEO of Foot Levelers Inc.

“Foot Levelers has been extremely supportive of Parker College of Chiropractic since the beginning,” said Mancini. “They have established a high standard toward giving to chiropractic education, research, and clinic services.”

“Education is a critical factor in the success and development of our profession,” said Greenawalt. “Providing high-quality, affordable seminars, with the money flowing back into chiropractic, is naturally right.”

The Foot Levelers’ 2003 License-Renewal Seminar Series consists of 33 seminars throughout 24 states. Topics discussed include injuries, rehabilitation, clinical application, and adjusting techniques.