The American Chiropractic Association Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders is pleased to recognize that Dr. Ron Bouffard of Boothbay Harbor has successfully completed the prescribed 300-hour coursework and demonstrated excellence by passing all required examinations to achieve status as a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internist (DABCI). These board certified internist are trained in and utilize the current medical diagnostic tools as well as specialized functional diagnostic tools to help diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of conditions and diseases beyond what a traditional chiropractor treats. DABCI physicians routinely employ methods such as blood chemistry studies, urinalysis, electrocardiograms, vascular Doppler ultrasound, spirometry, DEXA Bone density testing, salivary assay hormonal and neurotransmitter test, IgG food allergy testing, X-ray, CT and MRI imaging, stool analyses and many other diagnostic tools. With these tools, a DABCI uses therapeutic methods such as clinical nutrition, dietetics, exercise, vitamin and mineral supplementation, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, natural hormone replacement and pharmacologic counseling. Many of today’s chronic conditions and disease states can be resolved by utilizing these natural methods.

Dr. Bouffard, The Boothbay Chiropractor, has been practicing chiropractic exclusively in the Boothbay region for 23 years. His interest in Nutrition and naturopathic treatment remedies have led him to furthering his education through the ACA program known as the DABCI program. He began his schooling in April of 2015, committing himself to traveling monthly to Raleigh/Durham North Carolina for classes and lectures. He completed his coursework in June 0f 2017 and was eligible to sit for the National Board in November. He received word of his passing of the board in December of 2017. Dr. Bouffard is the first chiropractor in the state of Maine to receive this certification. Dr. Bouffard will continue to practice the physical chiropractic treatments he has always practiced but is now accepting patients as an internist on Wednesdays exclusively. Dr. Bouffard, the Boothbay Chiropractor, has an office located at 18 West Street in Boothbay Harbor. The office phone number for an appointment is (207) 633-5500. Watch for upcoming seminars that will be advertised in this paper. For more information, like “the Boothbay Chiropractor” Facebook page.