Tag Archives: CAA VIC

Another six chiropractors sanctioned by Chiropractic Board of Australia over hospital breaches

Posted on July 26, 2015 by reasonable hank

As most readers would be aware, two days ago the president-elect of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia, Helen Alevaki, resigned her position after her presence on the CAA National board became untenable. Alevaki was investigated by AHPRA and was required … Continue reading →

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President-elect of Chiropractors’ Association of Australia resigns #CAAgotyourback

Posted on July 24, 2015 by reasonable hank

Almost two years ago I published evidence that many chiropractors were sneaking into hospitals, without permission, to check, adjust and/or manipulate their customers. Last week we were informed that a notification had been lodged against Ms Helen Alevaki, the president-elect … Continue reading →

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Are Australian chiropractors still sneaking into hospitals without permission?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by reasonable hank

In September 2013 I wrote about Australian chiropractors, including board members of the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (CAA), bragging about sneaking into hospital wards – including, astonishingly, neonatal intensive care units – without the permission of the hospital or any … Continue reading →

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Chiropractor Barham-Floreani again on the bill with notable anti-vaccinationists

Posted on June 3, 2015 by reasonable hank

On August 7 and 8 2015 Australian anti-vaccine chiropractor and entrepreneur Jennifer Barham-Floreani will be presenting at the WAVE chiropractic event in San Francisco. Of note, August 8 is also the two-year anniversary of the Chiropractic Board of Australia’s chest-thumping … Continue reading →

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Chiropractor Simon Floreani issued an official wrist-slap for anti-vaccinationism

Posted on February 9, 2015 by reasonable hank

Eighteen months ago the Chiropractic Board of Australia, reacting to a string of examples of chronic anti-vaccinationism from its members, issued a press release stating that it was finally taking a stand. On August 8 2013 the CBA stated this: The … Continue reading →

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Anti-vaccine chiropractors 57 – HANDS OFF THE BABIES

Posted on September 11, 2014 by reasonable hank

[Originally published as Anti-vaccine chiropractors redux 7 – HANDS OFF THE BABIES] With many thanks to Ebony, who commented on the Stop the Australian (anti) Vaccination Network Facebook page, today we tone it down a little compared to the previous two … Continue reading →

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Anti-vaccine chiropractors 54

Posted on August 16, 2014 by reasonable hank

[Originally published as Anti-vaccine chiropractors redux 4] Just over one year ago, on August 8 2013, the Chiropractic Board of Australia issued a directive to all chiropractors. From the media release [bold mine]: The Chiropractic Board of Australia cracks down to protect … Continue reading →

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Anti-vaccine chiropractors 53

Posted on June 23, 2014 by reasonable hank

[Originally published as Anti-vaccine chiropractors redux 3] Since August 8 2013 chiropractors in Australia have been banned from posting anti-vaccine misinformation, well, anywhere. Period. I’m not sure how much the Chiropractic Board of Australia has done about its anti-vaccine chiropractors: we … Continue reading →

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Andi Lew. Just a mum? On the media interviewing anti-vaccinationists.

Posted on March 28, 2014 by reasonable hank

The last few days have been a flurry of media stories regarding the release of new immunisation uptake rates in Australia. Rosalie Hilleman has a collection here. False balance on health stories has long been a problem in media all … Continue reading →

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Australian chiropractors sneaking into hospital wards to manipulate patients

Posted on September 28, 2013 by reasonable hank

Unrestrained hubris is the undoing of many a person. There are no codes of conduct, no interventions which will curtail it. Sometimes only banishment will suffice. To allow hubris to flourish, as has been the norm for chiropractic for so … Continue reading →

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