Ensuring a robust research environment in chiropractic that is well funded,
Goals
2022 Goals
- Identify or create a unified body to take on the leadership role and establish a fundraising strategy
- Hire science writer(s) to communicate research topics
- Identify and create a distribution platform and process for the translated work
- Establish a funded research scholarship
- Hire a team to create a practice-based research study plan, with recourses needed to execute
2024 Goals
- There are sponsored Ph.D. and fellowship positions
- There is a unified body with an active funding strategy
- The profession is actively engaged in research
- The profession better understands what researchers do and their role in the profession
- Translational research is actively funded and occurring to meet other priority needs
- Schools are encouraging dual degree tracks in research
- There is an established Chiropractic Science Network
Meet the team

Dr. Heidi Haavik
Chair
VP Research, NZ College of Chiropractic, PhD (University of Auckland). Author ‘The Reality Check’, Director Haavik Research Ltd.

Dr. Katherine Pohlman
Vice-Chair
Katherine Pohlman, D.C., M.S. Ph.D. is Director of Research at Parker University and the 2020 ACA Researcher of the Year.

Dr. Joe Betz
Secretary
While in active practice for 20 years, Dr. Joe Betz has also been a contributing author of three clinical practice guidelines on chiropractic best practices. | |

Dr. Cynthia Long
Dr. Long is Dean of Research at Palmer College of Chiropractic. She holds a MS degree in statistics and a PhD in biostatistics.

Dr. Erik Kirk
Dr. Kirk graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Dr. Monika Buerger
Dr. Buerger is a practicing chiropractor in Idaho and contributing author. She has also been lecturing nationally and internationally for over 25 years.

Dr. Dana Lawrence
Dr. Dana Lawrence is the Senior Director of Faculty development and Special Projects, Parker University. | |

Dr. Philip Facquet
Dr. Facquet is in private practice in Smithtown, New York and a District 7 Board Member of the New York State Chiropractic Association District Newsletter Editor.

Dr. Mohsen Radpasand
Dr. Radpasand holds degrees in Medicine, Chiropractic and a M.S. in Clinical Research. His research interests focus on CAM treatment, their effect on Sport related injuries, and its biomechanical significance.

Dr. Robbie Butler
Dr. Butler is a practicing chiropractor within the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System. He is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic’s West Campus.
Project Updates
Video Library
Cervicogenic Headaches Research Article
November 1st, 2023
The Research Workgroup Recently Released an Article on Cervicogenic HeadachesHighlighting beneficial treatments and optimal care strategies.......View the full article here......
ACC-RAC Student Research Stipend
August 23rd, 2023
ACC-RAC Student Research Stipend Press ReleaseChiropractic Future Strategic Plan AnnouncesACC-RAC Student Research Stipend The Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan is pleased to announce that they are offering a limited number of student travel stipends to present their research findings at the ACC RAC conference in San Diego, California, March 21-23, 2024. This stipend is intended to help cover the...
CFSP Research Q2 Update Interview 1
July 19th, 2023
CFSP Research Q2 Update Interview 1 Joined by Heidi Haavik , Research Chair for our Research Workgroup Q2 Updates......
Research Workgroup
February 27th, 2023
The Research Workgroup has been focused on completing their accountability chart and creating SMART goals for the upcoming quarter....
Research Workgroup
January 24th, 2023
The Research Agenda Prioritization Survey was closed on December 31, 2022, and the data has been forwarded to the Director of Centre for Chiropractic Research and Dean of Innovation and Technology at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic....
CFSP Research Q2 Update Interview 1
Research - Understanding Research
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Research - Q2 2022 Goals and Action Items
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Research Agenda Survey - Introduction
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Research - Knowledge Translation Project
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Research and the Importance of Data
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Research - Fellowship Opportunity
Dr. Heidi Haavik
Dr. Heidi Haavik Research Agenda Establishment Survey
Dr. Heidi Haavik