Education
Mark attended the prestigious
State University of New York on an academic
scholarship. He graduated from the State
University in 1980 with a Bachelors Degree
and International Honours. During his
four years at the University, Mark played
on the University Football (Gridiron)
and Karate Teams.
After graduating the State University,
Mark attended the New York Chiropractic
College for four years of additional study
in the doctoral programme. In addition
to maintaining the rigorous academic schedule,
he captained his class soccer and softball
teams to championships. Mark graduated
from New York Chiropractic College with
the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree
in 1984.
Immediately after graduation, Mark opened
his first chiropractic clinic in New York
City. The practice specialised in the
treatment of athletes and athletic injuries.
In 1985 he began his post-graduate study
in sports science, and in 1987 earned
the degree of Certified Chiropractic Sports
Physician (CCSP.) Over the past twenty
years, Mark has worked with hundreds of
amateur and professional athletes from
all over the world.
Teaching Experience
Mark was contacted by the New York Chiropractic
College in 1985 and requested to return
to the classroom – this time as
a member of the Faculty. He accepted the
position of Lecturer in Clinical Studies
and began a simultaneous career in chiropractic
education. In 1990, Mark accepted a full
time teaching position at New York Chiropractic
College and rose to the rank of Associate
Professor of Clinical Studies within a
few short years.
Awards and Achievements
The students at New York Chiropractic
College honoured Mark with awards for
teaching excellence in 1986 and 1996.
In recognition for his contributions to
chiropractic education, he was awarded
the highest distinction in the chiropractic
profession when he was made a Fellow of
the International College of Chiropractors
(FICC) in 1995.
During Mark’s tenure in chiropractic
education, he continued his professional
development outside the classroom. He
studied and completed all of the National
Board Examinations (Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and
Physiotherapy) in the United States. Mark
is licensed (registered) as a Chiropractic
Physician in Illinois, Colorado and New
York. He is qualified for full registration
in over forty states throughout the U.S.
During the 1990’s, Mark continued
his involvement with high performance
athletes. He served as a Ringside Physician
for the Professional Karate Commission.
In 1995, he was named the Official Chiropractor
for Team USA, the U.S. National Karate
Team. Two years later, Mark's service
and achievements with the National Karate
Team were recognised and honoured as he
was named the Director of Medical Services
for Team USA in 1997.
Life in Australia
Mark migrated to South Australia in 1997.
Within a few days of his arrival, he was
registered with the Chiropractors Board
of South Australia (Registration Number
472.)
In addition to his private practice in
Old Reynella, Mark continues to lecture
to chiropractors at educational seminars
throughout Australia. He is a Platform
Instructor for Activator Methods International,
and a frequent presenter at the very popular
Dynamic Growth chiropractic seminars.
Mark is an active member of the Chiropractors
Association of Australia and serves on
various committees and projects. He sits
on the Editorial Board of the Chiropractic
Journal of Australia, a well as the Chiropractic
Advisory Panel for Mutual Community (Insurance
Company.) His commitment to advancing
chiropractic science is demonstrated by
his work with the Australian Spinal Research
Foundation, where he is a "Gold Member"
who serves on the chiropractors panel
that reviews research proposals.
Mark is a qualified Surf Life Saver with
the South Port Surf Life Saving Club.
He is an accredited Level 1 Surf Boat
Coach with Surf Life Saving of Australia.
In addition to coaching, he competes in
Surf Boat Carnivals and serves as an Instructor
in the Levels 1 and 2 Surf Coaching Courses,
where he teaches Nutrition, Physiology
and Biomechanics.
Mark has been involved in Karate as a
student, competitor and Instructor since
1973. He earned his Black Belt in January
1983. Mark continues his Karate training
and teaching with Master Stephen Washington
at the South Australian Tang Soo Do Karate
Academy in Old Noarlunga.
Personal Life
Mark is married to Dr. Kate Clinch-Jones,
a local GP. They have two children (Amy
and Lance), a dog and a cat. Family activities
include swimming, horse riding, cooking
and organic gardening.
Mark became an Australian citizen in 2004.
Why I became a Chiropractor
Because as a teenager,
I was saved by a Chiropractor
Because I honour the inborn potential
of everybody to be truly healthy
Because I desire to help the newborn,
the aged, and those without hope
Because I choose to care for the patient
with the disease, not the disease itself
Because I wish to assist the body, rather
than intrude in it or tamper with it
Because I wish to free the body, rather
than control it
Because I seek to correct the cause, not
its effect
Because I know
that doctors do not heal, only the body
can heal itself
Because I have been called to serve others
Because I want to make a difference in
this world
Because everyday I get to witness miracles
Because I know it is right
