Dr. Cecil Forbes
Photo courtesy of Dr. Cecil Forbes’ Facebook page
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced recently the appointment of Dr. Cecil Forbes, D.C. of Northville, to the Michigan Board of Chiropractic Examiners, according to a press release. Forbes is the owner of iCare Spine & Rehab Center in Detroit. Forbes holds a bachelor of science degree from Jackson State University and a doctorate of chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Forbes was appointed to represent chiropractors for a term commencing January 1 and expiring December 31, 2024. He succeeded Lewis Squires whose term expired December 31.
This nine-member board works to oversee the profession of approximately 2,863 chiropractors throughout Michigan. Dr. Forbes is the second African American doctor to be appointed to the Board of Chiropractic— and is the first in 33 years.
Forbes has exercised his leadership skills in various capacities. As a student, he treated thousands of patients in Hyderabad, India during his Clinic Abroad program. A published author and accomplished speaker, he presents regularly on the topics of health awareness and chiropractic care. From 2006-2009, he was the associate Chiropractor with HealthQuest, the official Chiropractors of the Detroit Lions football team, according to a press release.
Forbes is a 2014 recipient of the Michigan Chronicle’s prestigious 40 under 40 award. He has also been awarded Top Chiropractor by Hour Magazine in 2015 and 2016. Committed to involvement in the community, Forbes serves as the Chapter Director of New Leaders Council Detroit and Medical Director of the Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy, the press release added. He is a member of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and Lifting as We Climb Foundation, Inc. He also supports youth athletes in Detroit by giving discount sport physicals, as well as serving as team physician for the football team of his alma mater— Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School— who won the State Championship in 2015.
Forbes owns another clinic in Detroit.
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