Thornton Chiropractic

Chiropractic Around The World


Dr. Thornton's journey in chiropractic began more than 40 years ago while studying at Gonstead Chiropractic College in Davenport, Iowa. His travels over the years have taken him to other centers of chiropractic around the world from Japan and South Korea to France and the U.K. Some of his more memorable trips are presented below.


Palmer Florida February 2010 Palmer Florida February 2010

Palmer College of Chiropractic, Orange, Florida

Dr. Thornton teaching a class on the Gonstead Technique at Palmer College in Orange, Florida, in February 2010. Dr. Tom Forest, a family friend, presented on the Blair upper cervical technique just prior to Dr. Thornton's class. For more information on Dr. Forest and the Blair upper cervical technique, visit uppercervspine.com.


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The Winter Home of B.J. Palmer, Sarasota Florida In February 2010

Dr. Thornton and Carol Thornton visited the Florida home of B.J. Palmer
with Drs. Sid and Nell Williams. To see more pictures of this visit, click here.
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Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, U.K. Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, U.K. Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, U.K. Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, U.K.

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, U.K.

Dr. Thornton and his son, Dr. Jason Thornton, visited the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic in November 2005. They toured the campus, met with faculty, and discussed the possibility of holding future seminars at the campus.
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Brussels Chiropractic Association, Belgium Brussels Chiropractic Association, Belgium Brussels Chiropractic Association, Belgium Brussels Chiropractic Association, Belgium

Brussels Chiropractic Association, Belgium

Dr. Thornton and his son, Dr. Jason Thornton, were featured speakers at the Brussels Chiropractic Association's Annual Convention in November 2005.
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Tokyo Tokyo

Tokyo-Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology: Japanese Chiropractic Unit

Chiropractic is just starting to take root in Japan. The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is the leading center for education and research in the country. Dr. Thornton visited the campus and met with faculty in May 2004.
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Northwest College Northwest College Northwest College Northwest College

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Founded in 1941, Northwestern is known for its robust and innovative clinical programs. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Northwestern continues the proud tradition of chiropractic excellence in the Mid-west. Dr. Thornton visited Northwestern in May 2004.
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Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic

Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic

The first accredited chiropractic college in France, the Paris-based Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic recently opened a second campus in Toulouse. Dr. Thornton visited the Paris campus and met with faculty in June 2003.
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Cleveland Chiropractic College Cleveland Chiropractic College

Cleveland Chiropractic College

Cleveland Chiropractic College is beautifully situated near the University of Missouri, Kansas City. Dr. Thornton visited Cleveland College in March 2001.
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