Dennis Richards

Biography

Awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to the chiropractic profession in Australia and internationally. Born and grew up in the Northern Rivers and New England regions of NSW. Practised as a chiropractor in Italy and Australia for 38 years, mainly in Tweed Heads, NSW. Now pushing the limits of understanding of the true nature and potential of chiropractic.

Research

Over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals. Currently exploring the influences of ontologies such as vitalism and mechanism in chiropractic thinking and practice.

Community engagement

Former president of the Chiropractors' Association of Australia and of the World Federation of Chiropractic.

Teaching

Sessional lecturer at the Australian College of Chiropractic.

Other

Former campus administrator of Life University's Rome project.