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'''Tedd Koren''' is a [[chiropractor]]<ref name=Doherty1998>{{Cite web| title = Masters of Manipulation| author = Doherty, Brian| work = Reason.com| date = 1998-03-01| accessdate = 2016-04-28| url = http://reason.com/archives/1998/03/01/masters-of-manipulation}}</ref> who created the [[Chiropractic treatment techniques#Koren Specific Technique|Koren Specific Technique]] (KST)<ref name=DynChiro2009>{{cite news|last1=Editorial Board|title=Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"|url=http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=53614|accessdate=29 March 2016|work=Dynamic Chiropractic|date=29 January 2009}}</ref> around 2004.<ref name=AlbertLeaTribune2009/> Koren said he originated KST after practicing on himself to relieve his own pain.<ref>{{cite book|author=LeCain W. Smith|title=Our Inner Ocean|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=l5qFBAAAQBAJ&pg=PA111|date=12 August 2014|publisher=Archway Publishing|isbn=978-1-4525-1868-8|pages=111–}}</ref> Koren wrote on his website that "KST is an analysis protocol not a chiropractic technique."<ref name=DynChiro2009/> He resides in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.<ref name=AlbertLeaTribune2009>{{cite web| title=Lake Mills Family Chiropractic practices new method|work=AlbertLeaTribune|date=October 15, 2009|url=http://www.albertleatribune.com/2009/10/lake-mills-family-chiropractic-practices-new-method/}}</ref>
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| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1950}}
| birth_place = [[Brooklyn, New York]]
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| known_for = [[Chiropractic treatment techniques#Koren Specific Technique|Koren Specific Technique]]
| notable_works = Koren Publications, Inc.
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'''Tedd Koren''' (born 1950) is a [[chiropractor]]<ref name=Doherty1998>{{Cite web| title = Masters of Manipulation| author = Doherty, Brian| work = Reason.com| date = 1998-03-01| accessdate = 2016-04-28| url = http://reason.com/archives/1998/03/01/masters-of-manipulation}}</ref> who created the [[Chiropractic treatment techniques#Koren Specific Technique|Koren Specific Technique]] (KST)<ref name=DynChiro2009>{{cite news|last1=Editorial Board|title=Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"|url=http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?id=53614|accessdate=29 March 2016|work=Dynamic Chiropractic|date=29 January 2009}}</ref> around 2004.<ref name=AlbertLeaTribune2009/> Koren said he originated KST after practicing on himself to relieve his own pain.<ref>{{cite book|author=LeCain W. Smith|title=Our Inner Ocean|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=l5qFBAAAQBAJ&pg=PA111|date=12 August 2014|publisher=Archway Publishing|isbn=978-1-4525-1868-8|pages=111–}}</ref> Koren wrote on his website that "KST is an analysis protocol not a chiropractic technique."<ref name=DynChiro2009/> He resides in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.<ref name=AlbertLeaTribune2009>{{cite web| title=Lake Mills Family Chiropractic practices new method|work=AlbertLeaTribune|date=October 15, 2009|url=http://www.albertleatribune.com/2009/10/lake-mills-family-chiropractic-practices-new-method/}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 1977, Koren graduated from [[Sherman College of Chiropractic]] in [[Spartanburg]], [[South Carolina]].<ref name=Barrett2010/> He practiced as a [[chiropractor]] in [[Philadelphia]],<ref name=Barrett2010/> and during that time helped to found the (now defunct) Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Hammett|first1=Matt Andrew|last2=Hammett|first2=Trish Lynn|title=Inspire Chiropractic|date=2010|publisher=Inspire Chiropractic|isbn=9780615341941|page=137|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m5yAG3GZ5esC&q=%22Tedd+Koren%22|accessdate=27 April 2018|language=en}}</ref> Koren publishes brochures under the name Koren Publications, Inc. which is one of the most prolific publishers of chiropractic literature.<ref name="Homola">{{cite book|last1=Homola|first1=Samuel|title=Inside Chiropractic: A Patient's Guide|date=1999|publisher=Prometheus Books|location=Amherst, New York|isbn=1573926981|pages=[https://archive.org/details/insidechiropract00samu/page/102 102-104]|quote=During the past several years the most prolific publisher has been Tedd Koren, D.C., of Philadelphia, doing business as Koren Publications. During 1998, Koren's fifty-four pamphlets included: "Allergies," "Are You Popping Pills?" "Asthma & Emphysema"...and "Why Should I return If I'm Feeling Fine?|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/insidechiropract00samu/page/102}}</ref> His publications cover over 60 topics related to chiropractic care,<ref name=Barrett2010/> with titles such as ''Allergies'', ''Asthma & Emphysema'', ''Blood Pressure'', and more.<ref name="Homola" />
In 1977 Ted graduated from the [[Sherman College of Chiropractic]] in [[Spartanburg]], [[South Carolina]].<ref name=Barrett2010/> He practiced as a [[chiropractor]] in [[Philadelphia]], PA.<ref name=Barrett2010/> He published brochures and his publications had greater than 60 pamphlets.<ref name=Barrett2010/>


In 1995 Koren was under investigation by the [[Federal Trade Commission]] (FTC) after an anonymous complaint for "false and misleading advertising".<ref name=Barrett2010/> Koren rewrote a number of his pamphlets as a result of the proposed FTC consent order, given to him in 1997.<ref name=Doherty1998/> No charges were pressed and the investigation was subsequently dropped in 2001.<ref name=Barrett2010>{{cite web| title = FTC Drops Chiropractic Investigation| author = [[Stephen Barrett]], M.D.| work = Chirobase| date = 2010-01-17| url = http://www.chirobase.org/04Ads/koren.html}}</ref>
In 1995, Koren was under investigation by the [[Federal Trade Commission]] (FTC) after an anonymous complaint for "false and misleading advertising".<ref name=Barrett2010/> Koren rewrote a number of his pamphlets as a result of the proposed FTC consent order, given to him in 1997.<ref name=Doherty1998/> No charges were pressed and the investigation was subsequently dropped in 2001.<ref name=Barrett2010>{{cite web| title = FTC Drops Chiropractic Investigation| author = [[Stephen Barrett]], M.D.| work = Chirobase| date = 2010-01-17| url = http://www.chirobase.org/04Ads/koren.html}}</ref>
In 2008 the [[World Federation of Chiropractic]] (WFC) accused Koren of "serious professional misconduct" by offering seminars in the technique to non-chiropractic practitioners.<ref name=DynChiro2009/> Koren accused the WFC of behaving "In an immoral manner, more like a Medieval guild protecting its turf than a professional organization with the interest of the public at heart."{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}} He challenged the WFC to pick one law he was breaking in teaching KST to non-chiropractors while accusing the WFC of breaking a number of EU laws and threatening legal action against the WFC if they did not stop their "libelous charges." The WFC henceforth stopped making claims against Koren teaching KST to non-chiropractors.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}}
In 2008, the [[World Federation of Chiropractic]] (WFC) accused Koren of "serious professional misconduct" by offering seminars in the technique to non-chiropractic practitioners.<ref name=DynChiro2009/>


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Koren believes chiropractic is about more than treating back pain.<ref name=Doherty1998/> He believes the chiropractic method of adjusting [[vertebral subluxation|subluxation]]s may have positive results that range from [[asthma]] to [[premenstrual syndrome]] according to his pamphlets.<ref name=Doherty1998/>
In April 2016 Dr. Koren was awarded by the [[International Chiropractors Association]] during its 90th anniversary convention for his work in promoting chiropractic and natural healing.{{Citation needed|date=June 2016}}

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Koren believes chiropractic is about more than treating [[back pain]].<ref name=Doherty1998/> He believes the chiropractic method of adjusting [[vertebral subluxation|subluxation]]s may have positive results that range from [[asthma]] to [[premenstrual syndrome]] according to his pamphlets.<ref name=Doherty1998/>

==Private life==
Dr. Koren is married to Beth, who is his business partner. Together they bring up two daughters, Seth and Shayna.<ref>[http://www.korenpublications.com/kp/about|title=Koren Publications]</ref>{{DL|date=March 2018}}

==Publications==
*"Allergies"
*"Are You Popping Pills?"
*"Asthma & Emphysema"
*"Blood Pressure"
*"Ear Infections"
*"Healthier Children with Chiropractic"
*"Infants & Babies"
*"Strengthen Your Immune System"
*"Why Should I Return If I am Feeling Fine"<ref name=Barrett2010/>


== References ==
== References ==
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Tedd Koren
Born1950 (age 74–75)
Brooklyn, New York
OccupationChiropractor
Known forKoren Specific Technique
Notable workKoren Publications, Inc.

Tedd Koren (born 1950) is a chiropractor[1] who created the Koren Specific Technique (KST)[2] around 2004.[3] Koren said he originated KST after practicing on himself to relieve his own pain.[4] Koren wrote on his website that "KST is an analysis protocol not a chiropractic technique."[2] He resides in Hatfield, Pennsylvania.[3]

Biography

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In 1977, Koren graduated from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina.[5] He practiced as a chiropractor in Philadelphia,[5] and during that time helped to found the (now defunct) Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic.[6] Koren publishes brochures under the name Koren Publications, Inc. which is one of the most prolific publishers of chiropractic literature.[7] His publications cover over 60 topics related to chiropractic care,[5] with titles such as Allergies, Asthma & Emphysema, Blood Pressure, and more.[7]

In 1995, Koren was under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after an anonymous complaint for "false and misleading advertising".[5] Koren rewrote a number of his pamphlets as a result of the proposed FTC consent order, given to him in 1997.[1] No charges were pressed and the investigation was subsequently dropped in 2001.[5]

In 2008, the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) accused Koren of "serious professional misconduct" by offering seminars in the technique to non-chiropractic practitioners.[2]

Koren believes chiropractic is about more than treating back pain.[1] He believes the chiropractic method of adjusting subluxations may have positive results that range from asthma to premenstrual syndrome according to his pamphlets.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Doherty, Brian (1998-03-01). "Masters of Manipulation". Reason.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  2. ^ a b c Editorial Board (29 January 2009). "Koren Specific Technique Not Chiropractic? WFC Alleges "Serious Professional Misconduct"". Dynamic Chiropractic. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Lake Mills Family Chiropractic practices new method". AlbertLeaTribune. October 15, 2009.
  4. ^ LeCain W. Smith (12 August 2014). Our Inner Ocean. Archway Publishing. pp. 111–. ISBN 978-1-4525-1868-8.
  5. ^ a b c d e Stephen Barrett, M.D. (2010-01-17). "FTC Drops Chiropractic Investigation". Chirobase.
  6. ^ Hammett, Matt Andrew; Hammett, Trish Lynn (2010). Inspire Chiropractic. Inspire Chiropractic. p. 137. ISBN 9780615341941. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  7. ^ a b Homola, Samuel (1999). Inside Chiropractic: A Patient's Guide. Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books. pp. 102-104. ISBN 1573926981. During the past several years the most prolific publisher has been Tedd Koren, D.C., of Philadelphia, doing business as Koren Publications. During 1998, Koren's fifty-four pamphlets included: "Allergies," "Are You Popping Pills?" "Asthma & Emphysema"...and "Why Should I return If I'm Feeling Fine?
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