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Tedd Koren
Born1950 (age 73–74)
OccupationChiropractor
Known for Koren Specific Technique
Notable workKoren Publications, Inc.

Tedd Koren (born 1950) is a chiropractor [1] who created the Koren Specific Technique (KST) [2] around 2004. [3] Koren said he originated KST after practicing on himself to relieve his own pain. [4] Koren wrote on his website that "KST is an analysis protocol not a chiropractic technique." [2] He resides in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. [3]

Biography

In 1977, Koren graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. [5] He practiced as a chiropractor in Philadelphia, [5] and during that time helped to found the (now defunct) Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic. [6] Koren publishes brochures under the name Koren Publications, Inc. which is one of the most prolific publishers of chiropractic literature. [7] His publications cover over 60 topics related to chiropractic care, [5] with titles such as Allergies, Asthma & Emphysema, Blood Pressure, and more. [7]

In 1995, Koren was under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after an anonymous complaint for "false and misleading advertising". [5] Koren rewrote a number of his pamphlets as a result of the proposed FTC consent order, given to him in 1997. [1] No charges were pressed and the investigation was subsequently dropped in 2001. [5]

In 2008, the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) accused Koren of "serious professional misconduct" by offering seminars in the technique to non-chiropractic practitioners. [2]

Koren believes chiropractic is about more than treating back pain. [1] He believes the chiropractic method of adjusting subluxations may have positive results that range from asthma to premenstrual syndrome according to his pamphlets. [1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Doherty, Brian (1998-03-01). "Masters of Manipulation". Reason.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  2. ^ a b c Editorial Board (29 January 2009). "Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"". Dynamic Chiropractic. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Lake Mills Family Chiropractic practices new method". AlbertLeaTribune. October 15, 2009.
  4. ^ LeCain W. Smith (12 August 2014). Our Inner Ocean. Archway Publishing. pp. 111–. ISBN  978-1-4525-1868-8.
  5. ^ a b c d e Stephen Barrett, M.D. (2010-01-17). "FTC Drops Chiropractic Investigation". Chirobase.
  6. ^ Hammett, Matt Andrew; Hammett, Trish Lynn (2010). Inspire Chiropractic. Inspire Chiropractic. p. 137. ISBN  9780615341941. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  7. ^ a b Homola, Samuel (1999). Inside Chiropractic: A Patient's Guide. Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books. pp.  102-104. ISBN  1573926981. During the past several years the most prolific publisher has been Tedd Koren, D.C., of Philadelphia, doing business as Koren Publications. During 1998, Koren's fifty-four pamphlets included: "Allergies," "Are You Popping Pills?" "Asthma & Emphysema"...and "Why Should I return If I'm Feeling Fine?

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