American Black Chiropractic Association

Dr. Juneau K. Robbins of Minneapolis has been named Chiropractor of the Year by the American Black Chiropractic Association. The honor was announced at the organization's 2007 Annual National Convention held in Little Rock, Arkansas. The American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) was established in 1982 by Dr. Bobby Westbrooks to unify minorities, primarily African Americans, in the practice of chiropractic.

In a career spanning just over a decade, Dr. Robbins has become a recognized leader amongst African Americans in the chiropractic field. The ABCA's Chiropractor of the Year award was established to recognize and honor a member in good standing who performed at a level above the rest during the previous year.

"It's a thrill to be respected at a high level by your peers," said Robbins. "This came as a surprise, and I am honored and thankful to be recognized by the American Black Chiropractic Association for my work in the profession."

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Robbins received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree and his Honors Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington. He also studied at the University of Windsor, Ontario before relocating to the Twin Cities to complete his professional education.

Since establishing his first clinic in 1997, Robbins has provided employment and mentorship for five young doctors who have moved on to establish their own successful chiropractic practices, creating associated jobs and minority commerce in the community.

"Dr. J," as he is called by his patients, is known by the community for his warmth and compassion. Having downsized from owning three clinics and full-time practice, he currently sees patients three and a half days a week in his North Minneapolis clinic, Cultural Chiropractic North. Soft tissue injuries, nutritional consultations and wellness/lifestyle coaching make up the majority of his private practice.

Robbins is also the co-author of 121 Tips on Raising a Child of Color, a parenting book co-authored with his father, Larry Mansfield Robbins, a city council member and retired educator from Chatham-Kent, Ontario. It is the first book of its kind written by a father-son combination of color.

Dr. Robbins is heading an effort to create a website called www.blacknutrition.com, a health and wellness site designed to educate the African American community on drug-free health and wellness options, along with providing nutritional recommendations targeted for communities of color. The site will be launched in fall 2007.