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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTERDr. Alan S. Bader, DC · Reno · Since 1993
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DC (Doctor of Chiropractic)

From the plain-English glossary.

Definition

The chiropractic doctorate: minimum ~4,200 hours of classroom, lab and clinical training at an accredited college, plus national boards and state licensure.

Why it matters to you

The license behind the title — in Nevada, the statutory term is 'chiropractic physician,' and license numbers are publicly verifiable (ours is on the About page).

This page is education, not medical advice for your specific situation — an examination is how care decisions get made. If you may be experiencing an emergency, call 911. Full medical disclaimer.

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