“…Inherent in the development of such a collaborative effort is the importance of all providers becoming "conversant with the full range of health care approaches (both conventional and complementary and alternative medicine) … wide-ranging knowledge, and mutual respect must be our watchwords." 2 Chiropractors have traditionally emphasized an active, healthy lifestyle to their patients, which is entirely in keeping with the growing body of evidence related to disease prevention and health promotion. 3,4 The profession is gaining in mainstream status with widespread insurance coverage, including representation in government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, steadily accumulating scientific evidence, and recognition by the public.…”