For Palmer Florida student Cynthia King, her decision to become a chiropractor is personal. Her brother, Robert, was born with spina bifida and watching him go through physical therapy initially put her on the path of P.T. However, after shadowing her cousin and uncle’s chiropractic practice when she was in college, she felt chiropractic was a path that aligned more with her belief system.
King reflects on her growing appreciation for the profession.
“Being part of a profession like chiropractic where they had women like Mabel Heath Palmer since virtually the beginning of the profession, is absolutely unreal. In a time when women were unable to partake in most things that we all do today (work, vote, make big monetary and familial decisions), she not only was a chiropractor but also continued on to write and publish books to supplement the chiropractic profession for future women (and men) who were pursuing their passions. Women today are still pushing forward and making strides, especially in chiropractic, and to be a part of something bigger is truly amazing.”
In addition to having a traditional practice one day, King wants to grow her expertise in researching the benefits of chiropractic helping manage pain levels long-term for others with spina bifida. She knows she can’t help her brother because he died at just 4-years-old, but she hopes to help others just like him in the future.
