Dr. Frank Comparetti
A 2003 graduate of New York Chiropractic College (now Northeast College of Health Sciences) Dr Frank has been practicing in the Orlando area since moving to Central Florida in 2004. Dr Frank has been a business owner in the area for 20+ years but Spine Way Chiropractic is his new independent Chiropractic venture beginning in Sanford but soon opening offices throughout Orlando and surrounding areas.
Proficient in several techniques including Diversified, Flexion-Distraction, and Drop Table, Dr Frank is determined to make high-quality chiropractic care affordable and accessible to everyone.
Is a chiropractor a REAL doctor?
Yes, we are real doctors.
Below is a brief description of the academic and clinical journey a chiropractor takes to obtain a license to practice Chiropractic. There is a small amount of state variability in academic requirements and scope of practice. Florida fits the description below.
To become a chiropractor, aspiring practitioners complete a rigorous educational program encompassing both undergraduate studies and a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program, followed by licensure and continuing education.
Here’s a breakdown of the educational path:
1. Undergraduate Studies:
· A bachelor’s degree is required as a prerequisite to chiropractic school.
· Many students pursue degrees in fields like biology, health science, or a related discipline which include the pre requisite undergraduate sciences and other courses to prepare them for the rigorous coursework of chiropractic school.
2. Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Program:
· This typically takes 3-4 years of full-time, intensive study totaling 4,200 instructional hours.
· Curriculum includes in-depth coursework in:
· Anatomy
· Physiology
· Pathology
· Neurology
· Microbiology
· Immunology
· Radiology
· Spinal health
· Biomechanics
· Chiropractic adjusting techniques and procedures
· Clinical rotations and supervised practice are integral to the program.
· The D.C. program emphasizes the relationship between the nervous system and overall health.
3. Licensure:
· To practice, chiropractors must pass the 4 part National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exam.
· All states require chiropractors to be licensed after completing an accredited D.C. program and passing the NBCE.
· Some states may also require candidates to pass a background check and state-specific jurisprudence exams.
4. Continuing Education:
· Continuing education is required to maintain licensure in all states with Florida requiring 40 hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain a Florida license.
· This ensures chiropractors stay current with the latest research and techniques.
This academic path is on par with other medical professionals such as medical doctors and dentists.