Dr. Feinberg with his award. |
Edward Feinberg, D.C., DACBSP, a 1983 graduate of the West
Campus and 28-year faculty member, was honored as the 2011
American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Sports Chiropractor
of the Year at the ACA Sports Council Symposium, held July
29-31 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Presented annually at each ACA Sports Council Symposium
since 1987, the Sports Chiropractor of the Year award recognizes
“outstanding service to the profession and accomplishment in
sports chiropractic.” Dr. Feinberg’s selection marks the first time
that the award has been presented to a college faculty member.
“This is a major honor, which I will cherish forever,” said Dr.
Feinberg, who is a professor at Palmer’s West Campus, where
he has served as faculty adviser of the Sports Council since
its founding in 1994. “It’s hard for me to express how honored
I feel. Nothing makes me prouder than bragging about the
accomplishments of our Sports Council graduates, who have
gone on to accomplish great achievements in the field of sports
chiropractic. I thank all of the Sports Council officers of the
past 17 years, and share this award with them.”
“What a wonderful legacy Dr. Feinberg has created for himself,
for Palmer’s West Campus and for the sports chiropractors of
today and tomorrow,” added Richard Robinson, D.C., West
’96, who was the founding president of the inagural Sports
Council and helped present the award to Dr. Feinberg. “The
term ‘doctor’ means teacher, and a teacher enables the success
and dreams of others. Dr. Feinberg does this exceptionally on
a daily basis. I’m so proud of my colleague and friend.”
Added West Campus President William Meeker, D.C., M.P.H.:
“I can think of no other person who lives and breathes sports
chiropractic like our own Dr. Ed Feinberg; he has had a
tremendous impact and he richly deserves this award.”
“Dr. Feinberg’s leadership is palpable in the quality of his
students and the sharing of his skills, knowledge and ideas to
benefit the chiropractic profession without recompense,” said
Dr. Guillermo Bermudez, ACA Sports Council president. “His
work has inspired graduates who have gone on to distinction
around the globe. Dr. Feinberg’s leadership has propelled the
chiropractic profession ahead by light years, and his work has
and will continue to leave a legacy.”
Many of Dr. Feinberg’s former student Sports Council officers
have continued to remain active with the ACA Sports Council
organization following graduation. One has graduated from
serving as a Sports Council officer to now being a peer and
colleague: Heather (Cline) Bowyer, D.C., West ’06, who now
serves as faculty adviser to the Sports Council on the Florida
Campus, and also chairs the ACA Sports Council Committee
on Ethics and Credentials.
“Dr. Feinberg’s love and dedication to sports chiropractic has
opened doors for all of the students he has mentored along
the way,” Dr. Bowyer said. “Under his supervision, the West
Campus Sports Council has become one of the largest and
most respected student sports councils across the country.
And his legacy continues to grow in the Florida Campus Sports
Council. It’s rare that one person can reach so many lives. He
has served our profession selflessly, and I am very happy that
he has received the recognition he has long deserved.”