13/01/2026
CHAMPIONS OF CHIROPRACTIC
Having recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, United Nations Chiropractic Center continues to bring relief, the natural way.
From ancient times, civilizations have recognized the impact of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems on a person’s overall wellbeing. In fact, Hippocrates (c. 460 BC – c. 370 BC), the Father of Medicine, urged his peers in Greece, to “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.”
Dating back further than Hippocrates, thousands of years ago, history shows that Chinese health practitioners and Indian yogis also devoted much of their energies to spinal health, corrections and flexibility. But it was not until the late 1800’s – 1895, to be exact, that chiropractic care, the first adjustment, was performed by Daniel Dave Palmer, a teacher and magnetic healer from Iowa, USA.
In the Philippines, one organization, United Nations Chiropractic Center (UNCC), has championed chiropractic care since 1990, more than three- and one-half decades. Founded in 1990 by Ronald D. Mitchell, Doctor of Chiropractic, and assisted by Willie Britt, an educator and public service and private sector practitioner, UNCC has grown from 1 to 6 clinics.
In 2026, UNCC continues to serve the Philippines with a mission to bring quality chiropractic care that is effective, safe, and affordable to reach more people.
To learn more about United Nations Chiropractic Center, please visit our website at www.unchiropracticmanila.com.
[Contributors Dr. Ronald Mitchell, Willie Britt, DPA, and Angie Duarte, EXPAT Philippines magazine]
