Mary Ann Chance

Mary Ann Chance, DC, FICC, FACC, FPAC was born into chiropractic and had a great impact on the profession. A wonderful memoriam was written about her by Phillip Ebrall, BAppSc(Chiropr), PhD, FICC, FACC and published in the 2011 issue of Chiropractic History.

Dr. Chance’s father, H.E. Chance, was a lawyer appointed by B.J. Palmer as Executive Director and General Counsel of the ICA in 1945. Her grandfather, H.C. Chance, was a 1924 graduate of PSC and joined the faculty in 1925. He remained on the faculty until just before his death in 1958. He was one of B.J. Palmer’s closest friends and confidants. Mary Ann babysat for Vickie Palmer in her youth. They were lifelong friends.

Mary Ann Chance, DC, FICC, FACC

Chance’s Writings

Available Editorials

Bibliography

Non-Australian journals

  • Chance MA. Exporting Chiropractic to the World. Chiropr Hist 1997; 17(1):51-5.
  • Chance MA. Information for chiropractors intending to migrate to Australia. Bull Eur Chiropractors’ Union 1982; 30(1):38-42.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic in Australia: the first forty years (1905-1945). Chiropr Hist 1996; 16(1):28-38.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. An Australian perspective on chiropractic spinography. Chiropr Hist 1996; 16(2):43-50.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic in Australia 1985: a thumbnail sketch. Eur J
    Chiropr 1985; 33:169-87.

Invited Chapters in Books

  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic in Australia. In: Peterson D, Wiese G, eds.
    Chiropractic: an illustrated history. St. Louis: Mosby, 1995: 476-83.
  • Tamulaitis CM, Auerbach GA, Chance MA, Gaucher-Peslerbe L, Englebrecht RV, Takeyachi K. Chiropractic growth outside North America. In: Haldeman S, editor.
  • Principles and practice of chiropractic, 2nd ed. Norwalk: Appleton & Lange; 1992:38-42.

Australian journals: Single author

  • Chance MA. True confessions of a workaholic. ACA News 1988; (September):14- 6.
  • Chance MA. Chiropractic in Denmark. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1986; 16:8-11.
  • Chance MA. Chiropractic at the Olympics. J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1985; 15:10-1.
  • Chance-Lazare MA. A survey of chiropractic insurance relations internationally. J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1979; 11(4):16-8.
  • Numerous submissions to government presented on behalf of the Australian Chiropractors’ Association (Federal Executive Council, Victorian Branch and South Australian Branch).

Australian journals: First author

  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Writing case reports: a beginner’s guide. Chiropr J Aust 1996; 26:102-5.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. The future of Chiropractic philosophy: a quest for better questions. Chiropr J Aust 1991; 21:179-84.

Australian journals: Co-author

  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Disasters, Discoveries, Developments and Distinction: The Year That Was 1907. Chiropr J Aust 2007; 37:145-156.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Tremors, Trials, Tribulations: The Year That Was 1906. Chiropr J Aust 2006; 36: 137-47.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. What early chiropractors “treated”. Chiropr J Aust 2005; 25:57-70. This paper was voted the best paper published in Chiropractic Journal of Australia in 2005 by its Editorial Board.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic education 1905-1945: The Palmer School Experience; Learning climate. Chiropr J Aust 2004; 34:136-46.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. The Palmer School of Chiropractic: Development of the faculty 1906-1945. Chiropr J Aust 2003; 33:98-116.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. “The Lost Years” revisited. Chiropr J Aust 2003; 33:55-6.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. The Palmer School of Chiropractic: Development of the physical plant 1905-1945—An Australian perspective. Chiropr J Aust 2003; 33:42- 54. This paper was voted the best paper published in Chiropractic Journal of Australia in 2003 by its Editorial Board
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. “The Lost Years”—1902-1904. Chiropr J Aust 2003; 33:2-10.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Australian Spinal Research Foundation: Glimpses of the first 25 years. Chiropr J Aust 2001; 31:107-11.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic in Australia, 1905 – 1945: The Searby saga: a story of hardships and determination. Chiropr J Aust 2001,; 31:17-32.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic and the law: prosecution, persecution, protection, politics. Chiropr J Aust 1999; 19:55-64
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic education: the beginning. Chiropr J Aust 1997; 27:51-63.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Citations and references. Chiropr J Aust 1997, 27:20-3.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. George Theroux and the type o/type m dilemma (or the Ross Coulthard story). Chiropr J Aust 1995; 25:50-5.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. 1910: A significant year (or the New Zealand influence).Chiropr J Aust 1995; 25:42-9.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Chiropractic in Australia: first contact. Chiropr J Aust 1995; 25:2-5.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Historical notes: A man called “Doss.” Chiropr J Aust 1994; 24:113-6.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Historical notes: The International College of Chiropractors Incorporated. Chiropr J Aust 1993; 23:149-50.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Murder they wrote: The death of D.D. Palmer and its aftermath. Chiropr J Aust 1993; 23:143-8.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. The operation was a success. Chiropr J Aust 1991; 21:108-12.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. 1961—a year of mourning. Chiropr J Aust 1991; 21:68-71.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Milestones in spinography: an Australian perspective. Chiropr J Aust 1993; 23:15-28.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. Indexing a paper: art or science? J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1990; 20:49-52.
  • Peters RE, Chance MA. The case of the missing paper—toward proper terminology. J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1990; 20:90-3.

Editorials

  • Chance MA, Peters RE. From the editors’ desks. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1983;13(3):2-3.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A time for sharing. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1984; 14:42-3.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Publish or perish. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1984;14:42-3.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Today’s challenge: excellence or extinction? J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1984; 14:82-3.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Let’s be candid. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1984;14:124-5.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Communication, awareness, research. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1985; 15:4-5.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Stopping short of a hundred years’ war. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1985; 15:42-3.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Continuing education or a magic medicine show? J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1985; 15:84-5.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A new challenge and an old tradition. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1985; 15:122-3
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. To stand on a giant’s shoulders. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1986; 16:4-5
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Principles, prejudice and peppercorns. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1986; 16:46-7.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Close encounters of a special kind. J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1986; 16:84-5
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Bad manners are bad medicine. J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1986; 16:124-5.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Research, shedding the shibboleths. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1987; 17:2-3.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Reading, writing and biting bullets. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1987; 17:44-5.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Siren song of struggle. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1987;17:83.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Birds, bees and balance. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1987; 17:125.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Research: confronting the real obstacles. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1988;18:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Investing in the future of chiropractic. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1988;18:41-2.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A priceless legacy — lost, strayed or forfeited? J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1988; 18:81-4.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. All things are difficult until they are easy. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1988; 18:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Toward 2000: burying the bones of contention. J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1989; 19:1
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Chiropractic philosophy — stumbling-block or steppingstone? J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1989; 19:45
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Putting it on the line. J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1989;19:85-6.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Priceless heritage: lost or misfiled? J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1989; 19:125.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Another element in the equation. J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1990;20:1
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. What can you do with research on Monday morning? J Aust Chiropractors Assoc 1990; 20:41
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Will chiropractors survive the cost/benefit test? J Aust Chiropractors’ Assoc 1990; 20:81
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Babies, baths and balls of wax. J Aust Chiropractors ‘ Assoc 1990; 20:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Present imperfect: the challenges ahead. Chiropr J Aust 1991; 21:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Reading: the recession-proof investment. Chiropr J Aust 1991; 21:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Another nettle to grasp. Chiropr J Aust 1991; 21:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Something of value. Chiropr J Aust 1991; 21:121
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A Time for choices: polemics, procrastination or progress? Chiropr J Aust 1992; 22:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Under the bright lights. Chiropr J Aust 1992; 22:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Competence, consensus and chiropractic. Chiropr J Aust 1992; 22:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Unity – – An index for maturity. Chiropr J Aust 1992; 22:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Why manuscripts succeed or fail. Chiropr J Aust 1993;23:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Science, sanity and spizzerinctum. Chiropr J Aust 1993;23:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Abstract art: Competing for attention. Chiropr J Aust 1993; 23:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. …And the adventure continues. Chiropr J Aust 1993; 23:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Controversies and caveats in critical review. Chiropr J Aust 1994; 24:1.Chance MA, Peters RE. Identity, role and direction. Chiropr J Aust 1994; 24:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. What’s in an name? Chiropr J Aust 1994; 24:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. The challenge of our second century. Chiropr J Aust 1994;24:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Reflections and resolutions. Chiropr J Aust 1995;25:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Our second century: Will he big idea survive. Chiropr J Aust 1995; 25:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Musings of a time traveler. Chiropr J Aust 1995; 25:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Looking back with pride and forward with confidence. Chiropr J Aust 1995; 25:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Who will determine our future? Chiropr J Aust 1996; 26:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Progress and rising expectations. Chiropr J Aust 1996;26:41-2.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. The patient, the payer, the policy maker. Chiropr J Aust 1996; 26:117
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Publish or perish—Another view. Chiropr J Aust 1997;27:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A century of passing the torch. Chiropr J Aust 1997; 27:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. While the jury is out. Chiropr J Aust 1997; 27:97.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Valid publication and visibility. Chiropr J Aust 1997; 27:137.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. We may never pass this way again. ChiroprJ Aust 1998;28:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Research and the state of the art. Chiropr J Aust 1998;28:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Choosing the shape of things to come. Chiropr J Aust 1998; 28:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. An invitation to our SWOT team. Chiropr J Aust 1998; 28:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Mind your language. Chiropr J Aust 1999; 29:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Chiropractic: a world view. Chiropr J Aust 1999; 29:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Something old, something new, something borrowed… Chiropr J Aust 1999; 29:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A road travelled, horizons to ponder. Chiropr J Aust 1999;29:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Bridging the knowledge gap. Chiropr J Aust 2000; 30:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. The vision and the realities. Chiropr J Aust 2000; 30:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Making the vital connection. Chiropr J Aust 2000, 30:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Philosophical consensus—a catalyst for unity? Chiropr J Aust 2000; 30:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Competence, context and choice. Chiropr J Aust 2001;31:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. We have met the enemy, and they are us. Chiropr J Aust2001; 31:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A subluxation is a subluxation is a subluxation? Chiropr J Aust 2001; 31:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. From exporting to empowerment. Chiropr J Aust 2002;32:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Whose chiropractic? Chiropr J Aust 2002; 32:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. New game, new rules. Chiropr J Aust 2002; 32:77.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. It was a very good year. Chiropr J Aust 2002; 32:117.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Chiropractic identity and clinical diversity. Chiropr J Aust 2003; 33:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. The making of a journal. Chiropr J Aust 2003; 33:121
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Letter from America. Chiropr J Aust 2004; 34:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. What’s worth writing is worth writing well. Chiropr J Aust 2004; 34:81.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. An achievable vision? It’s up to us. Chiropr J Aust 2004;34:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. A significant year for chiropractic in Australia. Chiropr J Aust 2005; 35:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. …And the winner is—Sydney. Chiropr J Aust 2005; 35:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. E Pluribus Unum. Chiropr J Aust 2005; 35:85.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Is subluxation our worst enemy? Chiropr J Aust 2005;35:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. What destiny do we deserve? Chiropr J Aust 2006; 36:1.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Science, philosophy and the gentle art of letting go. Chiropr J Aust 2006; 36:45.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. What is this thing called chiropractic? Chiropr J Aust 2006; 36:81.
  • Chance MA. Peters RE. Appreciating a legacy without prejudice. Chiropr J Aust 2006; 36:121.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. The healthcare crisis: Will we be part of the solution or ignore the problem? Chiropr J Aust 2007; 37:1
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Gradus ad Parnassum. Chiropr J Austr 2007; 37:41.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. If B.J. were alive today… Chiropr J Aust 2007; 37:125.
  • Chance MA, Peters RE. Toward cultural authority. Chiropr J Aust 2008; 38:41.

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