Eulogy to Dr. Leon Chaitow, DO
(1937–2018)
Our profession has experienced an irreplaceable loss – the recent death of the great physician, scientist, educator and author Dr. Leon Chaitow, DO.
Dr. Chaitow belonged to the generation of giants like Dr. Travell, Dr. Simons, Dr. Janda and other physicians and scientists who shaped modern somatic rehabilitation. With his departure, we will miss a great advocate of treating the whole patient instead of the endless fragmentation of the profession and the useless quest for so-called ‘new’ techniques, which in fact are a repackaging of the same ideas, including Dr. Chaitow’s.
Despite his unfortunate death, he will continue to live with us, since his work directly or indirectly influenced therapists, scientists and educators who practice somatic rehabilitation around the world. We all knowingly or unknowingly use the principles of manual work he once formulated and established.
Dear Dr. Chaitow – Rest In Peace!
Category: News
Tags: JMS 2018 Issue #3
