SPINAL CLINIC GETS A GHANAIAN LADY CHIROPRACTIC DOCTOR

The desire of the CEO of the Spinal Clinic Dr. Bryan Cox to spread chiropractic to all parts of Ghana and beyond is bearing fruit as more people are embracing the wonderful healing power of chiropractic. The latest to join the team of chiropractic doctors working with Dr. Cox to realize the dream of spreading chiropractic in Ghana is Dr. Naa Asheley Ashietey.

Dr. Naa Asheley Ashietey, a Ghanaian, trained as doctor of chiropractic at one of the best Chiropractic Colleges in the world, the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, USA.  Dr. Ashietey has joined the Spinal Clinic to promote and restore optimum health to the people of Ghana by educating them about the importance of the spine and how to take care of it, and to correct spine and nervous system interference, also known in chiropractic terms as vertebral subluxation. Dr. Ashietey shares in the belief of Dr. Cox and the Spinal Clinic that, “The power that made the body, heals the body”.

NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR CHIROPRACTIC IN GHANA

SPINAL CLINIC LAUNCHES ULTRA MODERN OFFICE IN TEMA COMM 20

In pursuit of its agenda and commitment to opening branch offices in all major towns and cities in Ghana, the Spinal Clinic performed a tape cutting ceremony to launch its new ultra modern office with state-of-the-art equipment at Tema Community 20 on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The colourful ceremony was attended and witnessed by some personalities and dignitaries which included some ministers of state, members of parliament, members of the clergy, members of the media, and some artistes from the entertainment industry. These included the minister of Local Government & Rural Development, Hon. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo; MP for Tema West, Hon. Irene Naa Torshie Addo; Chief Executive Officer of Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Hon. Kempis Ofosuware; Re. Dr. Christy Doe Tetteh; Bishop S. N. Mensah; Bishop Bob Hawkson; and Danny Tetteh among others. The minister of Health was represented by Dr. Appiah Denkyira, the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Health.

In his opening address, the founder and CEO of the Spinal Clinic Dr. Bryan Cox gave an overview of how in six years of its existence the Spinal Clinic, in collaboration with its NGO Chiropractic Around the World, has brought awareness to millions of people through TV, radio and newspapers about the importance of keeping a healthy spine. The spinal clinic has a mission to positively impact the world by providing the ultimate chiropractic experience, and in doing so, has provided the best of chiropractic care to the masses of Ghana with not only the best hands on care, but also the latest in chiropractic technology to help alleviate the symptoms quicker and help hold the adjustments longer. In Ghana the state-of-the-art equipment is found only at the Spinal Clinic.

The CEO, Dr. Bryan Cox is coming out with a series of books, “DR. SPINE SERIES” to educate people about health issues, and has published his first book, “Love Your Spine” which is yet to be launched officially. The Spinal Clinic is in the process of opening a Chiropractic School to train chiropractors, and to bring that to fruition, the Spinal Clinic is Sponsoring a Ghanaian student of chiropractic in the U.S., who will come back to help train and give the best chiropractic care here in Ghana.

The Spinal Clinic has established 4 chiropractic offices in three regions of Ghana – Accra and Tema in the Greater Accra region, Tamale in the Northern region and Bolgatanga in the Upper East region.

In their remarks, Rev. Dr. Christy Doe Tetteh, the chairperson for the occasion and a member of the Spinal Clinic gave a testimony of how she benefitted from chiropractic care and charged the Spinal Clinic to translate the benefits of chiropractic into Ghananaian languages. The TMA boss Hon. Kempis Ofosuware congratulated the Spinal Clinic on its achievements and urged management to form health clubs in schools and various communities; he gave an assurance that the TMA is in the position to assist the Spinal Clinic in diverse ways. Hon. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo also commended the Spinal Clinic and advised management to embark on outreach programs to the rural areas and that his doors are always open to the clinic. The MOH applauded the efforts of the Spinal Clinic and asked management to extend chiropractic care to all parts of the country and that, his ministry is ready to support the clinic. In a speech read by Dr. Appiah Denkyira, the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Health on behalf of the Minister of health, the Ministry of Health, under the auspices of the Traditional and Alternate Medicines directorate, has put in place mechanisms to ensure that alternate medical practice is coordinated and made supportive of health care delivery in Ghana. The MP for Tema West, Hon. Irene Naa Torshie Addo expressed her joy and assured the Spinal Clinic of her support and also to be the voice of Spinal Clinic in parliament when the need arises.

For the CEO, management and staff of the Spinal Clinic, the future is bright. Come and have your spine checked. Call 0244837317.

“LOVE YOUR SPINE” Approved by G. E. S.

The book entitled “Love Your Spine” written by Dr. Bryan Cox was submitted to the Textbooks and Educational Equipment Committee (TEEC) through the Curriculum Research and Development Division (CRDD) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) for assessment and approval for use by schools and colleges. The good news is that the Ghana Education Service has approved and recommended the book “Love Your Spine” for Junior High Schools, Senior High Schools, Technical/Vocational Institutes, Colleges of Education and particularly Nursing and Midwifery Schools and also for general readership.

Love Your Spine is a must have book for every household for promotion of healthy living.

DOCTOR BRYAN COX HONORED BY INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTORS ASSOCIATION (ICA)

In recognition of his hard work and dedication to delivery of health care to mankind through chiropractic over the years, Dr. Bryan Cox was honored by International Chiropractors Association (ICA) at the annual meeting of chiropractors worldwide held in Oakland, California in the U. S. A. on April 20, 2012. Dr. Bryan Cox was inducted a Fellow of International Chiropractic Association, the first and only black of African descent to be accorded this recognition and honor. 

There are about 60,000 chiropractors worldwide and a maximum of ten outstanding chiropractors are elected as Fellows of ICA every year. Also, a nominated chiropractor must poll 75% of votes to be accepted as a Fellow. This year, 13 nominations were made out of which only 3 were accepted as Fellows including Dr. Bryan Cox. Since its establishment about 86 years ago in 1926, ICA has elected and inducted less than 600 chiropractors as Fellows including Dr. Bryan Cox. Congratulations, Dr. Bryan Cox. AYEKOO!!!