Hsien Lei is continuing her interview series at Genetics and Health. Interview #6 is with Psychologist Deborah Serani. When asked how genetics figured into her education, Dr. Serani replied:
My family was very science-based given that my dad was a Chiropractor.
I have a hard time following her logic. You'd think being "science-based" would steer someone away from quackery, or being a fake doctor would push someone from science.
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Awww. C'mon. Maybe her dad was a chiropracter with a twist. ;)
Chirporatic science is based on non-invasive, non-medication approaches to treat the musculoskeletal system. My Dad studied anatomy, biology, genetics, chemistry, and pathology, just to name a few. Like physiotherapy and physical therapy, the chiropratic treatments look to aid the patient in healing and to focus on prevention without medication and without invasive procedures. He never touted his practice as cure-all. I know he would take offense to the term quackery or fake doctor, as do I. And by the way, a sample size of 16 papers does not a research study make.