The history of McTimoney chiropractic
From the origins of chiropractic in the United States to a technique developed in Oxfordshire and taught around the world.
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- 1895
Daniel D. Palmer of Davenport, Iowa, founds what becomes the chiropractic movement. He coined the word chiropractic from Greek words meaning "done by hand" and founded the first chiropractic school.
- 1950s
John McTimoney learns chiropractic from Mary Walker DC. He goes on to develop the techniques he was taught, creating a fast, light method of adjustment that requires great sensitivity and skill, and extends its use to animals.
- 1972
John McTimoney founds the Oxfordshire School of Chiropractic, beginning with eight students taught in his own home. His aim was to make the treatment more widely available and make sure his techniques would not be lost.
- 1982
Following John McTimoney's death, three of his original pupils take over the school, which is renamed the McTimoney Chiropractic School.
- 1994
The Chiropractors Act is passed, leading to the creation of the General Chiropractic Council, the statutory body that regulates chiropractic in the UK.
- 1998
After further changes of name, the school becomes the McTimoney College of Chiropractic.
- Today
The college is part of the College of Health, with degrees awarded by Ulster University. It teaches from Abingdon near Oxford, Manchester, Madrid and Hong Kong. Kasia and Tom both trained there.