Our Doctors

Dr. John Stephen Cowan, D.C.

PERSONAL

• Born Albany, New York, December 27, 1947.
• Married to April Marie.
  
• Two children, Nicholas Aaron and Nathan Alexander.
  

EDUCATION

• B.S. Degree, University of the State of New York
  Doctor of Chiropractic Degree, Palmer College of Chiropractic
  

EMPLOYMENT

• 1976-present- President, Cowan Chiropractic Clinic, P.C.

POSITIONS HELD

• President, Michigan Chiropractic Council 1986-1988
  
• Chairman of the Board, Michigan Chiropractic Society 1990-1992
  
• Board Member, Chiropractic Federal Credit Union 1983-1986
  
• Representative, International Chiropractors Association 1982-1986
  
• Representative, Congress of State Chiropractic Associations 1982-1983
  
• National Chiropractic Liaison to the Bush/Quayle Campaign 1987
  
• Motivational Speaker, Winners Unlimited 1987-1989
  
• T.V. Host, “A Difference of Opinion” 1991-1993
  
• Radio Host, “Chiropractic and Your Health” 1980-1983
  
• Cub master, Boy Scouts of America, 1983-1985 and 2000-present
  

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS RECEIVED

• M.C.C. Special Appreciation Award 1980
  
• Life Chiropractic College, Special Recognition Award 1981
  
• M.C.C. Outstanding Contribution Award 1982
  
• M.C.C. Public Service Award 1982
  
• M.C.C. Special Merit Award 1982
  
• M.C.C. Special Contribution Award 1983
  
• M.C.C. Outstanding Service Award 1986
  
• Life Chiropractic College, Honorary Life Member 1987
  
• M.C.C. Distinguished Service Award 1987
  
• M.C.C. Special Service Award 1987
  
• M.C.S. Commendation Award 1989
  
• M.C.S. Board of Directors Award 1990
  
• M.C.C. Distinguished Fellow 1996
  
• M.C.S. Appreciation Award 1998
  

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Chiropractor to the Stars: Chiropractor to many well-known celebrities while they perform in the Detroit area.
  
• A chiropractic spokesman having appeared on more than fifty radio and television shows.
  
• A runner, having competed in more than 100 events since 1982 including the Detroit Free Press Marathon.

SPECIAL TRIBUTE FROM GOVERNOR JOHN ENGLER

On January 5, 2001 Dr. Cowan and his clinic was honored as one of Michigan’s exemplary businesses by Governor John Engler. In his tribute the Governor states, “that the Cowan Chiropractic Clinic has earned the reputation as one of our state’s finest chiropractic clinics.”