World Federation of Chiropractic
Encyclopedia
The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is an international consulting body representing chiropractic
to the international health care community.
, DC, of Tucson, AZ, in consultation with Mr. David Chapman-Smith,a barrister practicing in Toronto
, Canada.
The Federation today represents virtually every national chiropractic association in the world; now numbering some 90 Countries. The offices of the WFC are under the direction of David Chapman-Smith, who has served as Secretary-general of the WFC since its founding.
. It achieved full formal relations status in 1997, after strong support from the World Federation of NeurologyWorld Federation of Public Health Associations, and the International Council of Nurses
. The WFC is also an Associate Member of the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
(CIOMS).
(FICS).
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. It is generally categorized as complementary and alternative medicine...
to the international health care community.
Background
In September 1987, at a World Chiropractic Summit convened by the European Chiropractors' Union in London, England. There was agreement that a President's Committee be formed to inquire into, and report upon, the formation of a world federation representing national chiropractic associations. The President's Committee reported, and the World Federation of Chiropractic was established in Sydney, Australia on October 2, 1988 at a World Chiropractic Congress organized by the Chiropractor's Association of Australia. It was initially conceived by Dr. Gary AuerbachGary Auerbach
Dr. Gary Alan Auerbach, DC, was born April 24, 1948 in Monticello, New York, to Norman and Judith Auerbach. He received his BS in accounting in 1971 from the University of Arizona in Tucson, and worked for Coopers & Lybrand in San Francisco. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from...
, DC, of Tucson, AZ, in consultation with Mr. David Chapman-Smith,a barrister practicing in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada.
The Federation today represents virtually every national chiropractic association in the world; now numbering some 90 Countries. The offices of the WFC are under the direction of David Chapman-Smith, who has served as Secretary-general of the WFC since its founding.
Presidents
| President | Country of Origin | Term of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gary Auerbach Gary Auerbach Dr. Gary Alan Auerbach, DC, was born April 24, 1948 in Monticello, New York, to Norman and Judith Auerbach. He received his BS in accounting in 1971 from the University of Arizona in Tucson, and worked for Coopers & Lybrand in San Francisco. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from... |
USA | 1989–1992 |
| Dr. Christoph Diem | Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
1992–1995 |
| Dr. John Sweaney | Australia | 1995–1998 |
| Dr. Louis Sportelli | USA | 1998–2000 |
| Dr. Bruce Vaughan | Hong Kong | 2000–2002 |
| Dr. Paul Carey | Canada | 2002–2004 |
| Dr. Anthony Metcalfe | UK | 2004–2006 |
| Dr. Gerard Clum | USA | 2006–2008 |
| Dr. Efstathios Papadopolous | Cyprus Cyprus Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the... |
2008–2010 |
| Dr. J. Michael Flynn | USA | 2010–present |
Recognition
The WFC is in formal relations as a Non-governmental organization (NGO) with the World Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization
The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that acts as a coordinating authority on international public health. Established on 7 April 1948, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the agency inherited the mandate and resources of its predecessor, the Health...
. It achieved full formal relations status in 1997, after strong support from the World Federation of NeurologyWorld Federation of Public Health Associations, and the International Council of Nurses
International Council of Nurses
The International Council of Nurses is a federation of more than 130 national nurses associations. It was founded in 1899 and was the first international organization for health care professionals...
. The WFC is also an Associate Member of the Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences
The Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences is an international, nongovernmental, not-for-profit organization established jointly by WHO and UNESCO in 1949....
(CIOMS).
Associations
The WFC's offices also provides administrative services for the International Federation of Sports ChiropracticInternational Federation of Sports Chiropractic
The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic is an international organization which promotes sports chiropractic around the world. It is composed of national sports chiropractic councils, or the national associations, from many countries such as Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Mexico,...
(FICS).