Life Chiropractic College West is proud to be a part of an on-going initiative to expand the experience of chiropractic in India. India is an ancient land steeped in tradition and deeply connected to a rich and vibrant history. The people of India are well-versed in eastern philosophy and very receptive to the vitalistic message of chiropractic.
The entire country of India has 1.2 billion people and only 10 full-time practicing chiropractors. The people understand and are clamoring for our unique and effective form of health care. We are uniquely positioned to not only provide excellent chiropractic care but to also mentor and shape the understanding and experience of vitalistic, subluxation-based chiropractic care in India.
For this project, Life West teams up with the India Association of Chiropractic Doctors (IACD) and the Sant Nirankari Mission. The Sant Nirankari Mission provides a major spiritual retreat twice every year (in November and January) which draws more than 1.5 million people each to a temporary city during a three-day period. The scale of service is nearly unimaginable. It takes 60,000 volunteers to staff each event. The chiropractic tent has grown exponentially with each service trip and needs many more experienced and caring chiropractors to help provide care. We need your help.
This service trip is open to interns enrolled as students at Life Chiropractic College West, who are eligible to adjust out-patients and are in good academic standing.
We also welcome and encourage experienced chiropractors to join us in this unprecedented chiropractic service experience. You will be working alongside chiropractic students as we provide care for thousands of people daily. The level of gratitude and appreciation you will receive from the patients will be unlike anything you have ever experienced.
Registered and approved doctors will have accommodations and transportation arranged for them in the country. You will only need to take care of your visa, your flights and your adjusting table (if you choose to bring one). Life West handles registration for all DCs from North America only.
If you are a DC residing in the USA or Canada, please express your interest in participating here. If you live in Europe or Australia, please contact Marc Hudson at [email protected]. If you live outside of these areas, please contact [email protected]
Interpreters are readily available throughout our clinic days. We have a limited number of adjusting tables available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own table. There is no diagnostic equipment available. The adjusting days can be as busy as one would like. Fluids will be provided as well as meals and a rest area at the service site throughout clinic days.
Review your individual trip documents for the actual itinerary during your trip
Covered by the registration fee: Hotel for five nights (Saturday – Thursday), all meals from Sunday breakfast through Wednesday dinner, airport transfer on Saturday and Thursday morning if traveling with the group, transportation to/from the service area, and Sunday excursion costs. Interns will be sharing a room with other interns and DCs may be sharing with another DC.
Participants are responsible for the cost of: Airfare to and from Ahmedabad. Saturday meals, and all personal costs before and after the scheduled trip. Other travel-related costs, such as visas, COVID tests, and baggage fees are also the responsibility of each participant. Flight insurance is highly recommended. The college does not refund any flight fees based on trip cancellation by the college, hosts or an individual intern.
You must bring your own adjusting table. Please note that airlines may charge you extra baggage fees for tables depending on their size and weight, which you may want to check in advance of purchasing your ticket.
You are responsible for obtaining any required travel documentation, such as visas and travel documents if needed.
Questions? Please check the FAQ’s at this link or contact [email protected].
Complete the registration form and your payment by the date listed above the registration form. Payment does not guarantee a place on the trip, but if you are not given a place, we will issue you a refund (please see trip details packet for details). Priority will be given to interns in upper quarters and to those interns and DCs who sign up early.
Refund Policy: Refunds are provided if we are not able to give you a place on this trip and/or you may apply your fee to apply towards a space on a future Life West service trip. Please review the cancellation/refund schedule listed in the details packet for information related to a specific trip.
Spring: March 27th – April 2nd, 2024
Fall: September 19th – September 25th, 2024
