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from Fall 2022
Mark Korchok, DC (’87), DACBSP® has long prided himself on being a guardian of the chiropractic profession. While chiropractic has evolved since he was an aspiring Doctor of Chiropractic student, he has played an integral role in helping shape the field that first piqued his interest when he was a student-athlete.
Serving on the Ohio State Chiropractic Board where he is now board member emeritus, Dr. Korchok has been instrumental in crafting laws and regulations that not only govern the practice of chiropractic but also elevate its status to that of medical doctors, physical therapists and occupational therapists. Dr. Korchok credits his Logan education for helping give his voice credibility throughout these pursuits.
In recognition of his contributions to chiropractic, Dr. Korchok has received the Exemplary Service Commendation by Ohio Governor John Kasich for service and commitment to the Ohio State Chiropractic Board on behalf of the Citizens of Ohio, as well as an Exemplary Service Commendation by the Ohio Senate and Ohio House of Representatives for exemplary service as a member of the Ohio State Chiropractic Board.
Dr. Korchok’s road to becoming a preeminent practitioner began in Canada where he grew up. His father was the head basketball coach at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario. Dr. Korchok spent a lot of time around his father’s teams, which is where he was first introduced to the intersection between athletics and health care. The teams benefited from the services of an athletic trainer named Tom Kearney who loved sports and serving others, according to Dr. Korchok.
Dr. Korchok went on to play basketball at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. While there, he came to further appreciate the role that health care professionals play in athletes’ success. His team had an on-staff athletic trainer and a chiropractor. Dr. Korchok said this exposure to chiropractic made a lasting impression on him.
“The team chiropractor did more to keep us healthy than any other team doctor,” Dr. Korchok said.
Pursuing a DC seemed like a natural next step for
“If you think you know it all, you will always be proven wrong. I encourage everyone, regardless of what stage they are at in their careers, to continue their thirst for knowledge and never lose the desire to learn.” – Dr. Mark Korchok
Dr. Korchok. “I recall visiting Logan and being impressed by its facilities. I still remember how helpful the Admissions Department was in assisting me throughout the application process and ensuring I felt supported, as I was not just enrolling in postgraduate school but also moving to a different country.”
Dr. Korchok thrived at Logan, and upon graduation, he established his own practice, the Chiropractic & Sports Injury Center of Cincinnati, where he still works. His wellness-based practice integrates advanced chiropractic techniques with lifestyle education, exercise rehabilitation, nutritional counseling, athletic performance enhancement and family care. The clinic’s mission is to evaluate, educate and provide highly skilled care for patients, helping them achieve better health and optimal human function through chiropractic care.
“Our stated purpose is to help our patients and their families enjoy the journey of their lives by enriching their health and well-being,” Dr. Korchok said.
Dr. Korchok has always believed that every chiropractor has a responsibility to help foster and advance the chiropractic profession, to be a strong advocate for the care that chiropractors provide, and to work to ensure chiropractic has and maintains a prominent place in the health care arena. He credits much of his philosophy and approach to his training at Logan, where he studied and graduated with health care professionals who continue to provide high-quality care and conduct meaningful research.
At this point in his career, Dr. Korchok said he is beginning to see things come full circle, which has inspired him to make a generous donation to Logan’s Advancing Education, Transforming Lives campaign. This investment in the institution’s continuing commitment to experiential, hands-on learning supports the renovation and expansion of the Fuhr Science Center and updates to classrooms and offices in the Administration Building.
“Logan is where it all began,” Dr. Korchok said. “When I think back to when I was a student, and I look at how much Logan has grown and all the phenomenal offerings students enjoy today, I decided I wanted to be a part of that. It aligns well with my career-long philosophy to continue helping move chiropractic forward. For me, there is no better way to do that than investing in the chiropractors of the future.”
Dr. Korchok believes continuing to learn is important for all health care professionals, students and experienced practitioners alike.
“If you think you know it all, you will always be proven wrong,” Dr. Korchok said. “I encourage everyone, regardless of what stage they are at in their careers, to continue their thirst for knowledge and never lose the desire to learn.”
Visit Logan.edu/Campaign to learn about the ways you can support Logan University, including the Advancing Education, Transforming Lives campaign, or contact the Office of Development at Development@Logan.edu or 636-230-1877.
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able to ask questions and observe the Cox® Technic.
“My hope is that by being around students like yourself, you will understand that the future of spinal manipulation belongs to those who do the research,” Dr. Cox said during his lecture.
Dr. Cox has dedicated his life to chiropractic care since he graduated from the National College of Chiropractic in 1963. A recognized speaker on spinal pain and relief, he has presented to physicians around the world. He is also the author of two textbooks and multiple peer-reviewed articles, is an editorial board member of the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, a co-researcher in biomechanical and clinical chiropractic studies, and a diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. More than 60 percent of American chiropractors currently practice the Cox® Technic.
“Dr. Cox is a wonderful person with many impressive contributions to the chiropractic profession,” said Kelly Brinkman, DC, MCS-P, Logan professor who has taught the university’s Cox Flexion Distraction course since 1991. “His research, technique and specially designed Cox® Table have had a phenomenal effect on our profession.”
To watch Dr. Cox’s lecture, scan the QR code below.
