Dr. McCoy joins WCA Board

Matthew McCoy, D.C., editor of the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research and vice president of the Council on Chiropractic Practice (CCP), was recently unanimously elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA). Dr. McCoy will fill the seat vacated by Fred Barge, D.C., Ph.C., who resigned in November.

Dr. Barge, who serves as a professor of philosophy and special advisor to the president at Palmer College of Chiropractic, stepped down from the WCA office, citing his inability to be involved in the group's activities. "It is against my conscience to be in such a position without the time to evaluate the actions of the organization," he stated in a letter to Terry A. Rondberg, D.C., WCA president. "I believe I have served my time in WCA reorganization and it is time for a new face on the Board, a person with more time to spend on the involvement that is so necessary for Board members."

In accepting his resignation, Dr. Rondberg told Barge, "The fact that you feel it is against your conscience to hold that position when you do not have the time to participate fully is a reflection of your integrity and your commitment to the ideals of the WCA."

Barge is one of the most admired pioneers in the chiropractic profession, whose name is virtually synonymous with subluxation-based chiropractic. He is a past president of the ICA and spearheaded the successful opposition to a proposed merger with the ACA. A prolific author of chiropractic and patient education material as well as numerous books, his texts are used as required curricular texts in many chiropractic colleges.

"Dr. Barge's support of the World Chiropractic Alliance was instrumental in our successful reorganization and in allowing the 'new WCA' to take its rightful place in the profession," Rondberg stated. "We will always be honored and grateful for that support. As one of our founding board members, he will always hold a special place in our history and our hearts."

Upon Barge's resignation, the remaining members of the WCA Board of Directors reviewed the qualifications of several top chiropractic leaders and unanimously voted to select McCoy for the position.

McCoy graduated from Life College in 1989 and has extensive post graduate training in Applied Chiropractic Sciences, spinal adjusting technique, spinal trauma, treatment and rehabilitation. In addition, he has post graduate training in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electroneurodiagnostics, Spinal Outcome Assessment, Impairment Rating and is a Certified Independent Medical Examiner.

A candidate for Diplomate Status in Applied Chiropractic Science through the International Chiropractors Association, McCoy is also a consultant for Vostok 1/North Pacific Corporation and The Regional Center for Chiropractic "Spine," which is involved in developing a chiropractic spine treatment, teaching & research center in Vladivostok, Russia.

In addition to his duties as vice president of the CCP, McCoy also serves on its Research Committee. He is a member of the International Chiropractor's Association, The Council on Applied Chiropractic Science, the Georgia Council of Chiropractic and the Academy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Organizations.

McCoy is the recipient of the World Chiropractic Alliance 2002 "Researcher of the Year" award, and received the WCA "Humanitarian of the Year" award in 1996.