Curriculum vitae of Dr. David Hoewisch:
Education:
Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa
Degrees and Certificates:
Diplomate, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners – 1982
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College of Chiropractic – 1982
Bachelor of Science – 1970
State Licenses Held:
California #14942
Wisconsin #1801
Postgraduate Training: Dr. Hoewisch continues to take well beyond the required 12 hour minimum of postgraduate courses every year. He has extensive training in the following techniques:
Memberships:
California Chiropractic Association (CCA) since 1984
Santa Clara County Chiropractic Society (SCCCS) since 1984
Secretary to SCCCS 1997–1999
Vice President to SCCCS 2000–2004
Awards:
| Outstanding New Doctor of Chiropractic
1985–1986 & 1986–1987 |
Santa Clara County Chiropractic Society |
| Distinguished Service Award
1988–1989 & 1989–1990 |
Santa Clara County Chiropractic Society |
| Botterman Award | Santa Clara County Chiropractic Society |
| Representative to BACS – Bay Area Chiropractic Societies | Santa Clara County Chiropractic Society |
| Health Awareness Award | American Chiropractic Society |
Dr. Hoewisch is a CODA, which means that he is a Child of Deaf Adults. His father lost his hearing at age 3 due to spinal meningitis, and his mother lost her hearing at age 4 due to an ear infection. Dr. Hoewisch didn’t fully realize that his parents were deaf until he was about 4 or 5. While having dinner together one night, he asked his parents if they really couldn’t hear. After they said that was true, he went over to them and spoke directly into their ears to convince himself that that was the case, and it was.
His first language was probably sign language, and he learned just the way hearing children of hearing parents learn to talk; at the dinner table, he learned the signs for milk, butter, please, and thank you, and it progressed from there.
As he grew he was called upon quite often to interpret for his parents. This included interpreting TV shows, visits to the doctor, door to door salesmen and their presentations, and parent-teacher meetings. During all of these encounters, one thing that stuck in his mind was the lack of full understanding on the part of everyone involved in the communication. This was especially evident during visits to the doctor. Imagine a 7-year-old trying to explain constipation to an MD!
This experience has led to a burning desire to bring chiropractic health to the deaf community. Dr. Hoewisch loves to see the ‘light bulb’ go on above peoples’ heads when he explains their health condition to them, what their options are, and how chiropractic can help them. And when a deaf person comes in to the office for an adjustment, they can communicate directly with Dr. Hoewisch. When they are finished explaining everything behind their latest flare-up, they know that Dr. Hoewisch knows it too.
To get the word out to the deaf community, Dr. Hoewisch has given talks to the Deaf Senior Citizens in Walnut Creek, Hayward, Fremont, and San Jose. He has addressed the faculty at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. He has given free spinal exams at several local deaf bowling tournaments. He has rented a booth at the annual Deafest in San Leandro to meet the deaf public and explain chiropractic to them. He also advertises in the DCARA newsletter (Deaf Counseling Advocacy and Referral Agency).