Leadership & Service
The Center for Chiropractic Progress is guided by a Board of dedicated Chiropractors who serve the profession with purpose, vision, and action. Each member brings decades of experience in clinical care, education, research, or philosophical leadership.
Lance Lorfeld, DC, LCP, DPhCS, FPhC — President & Founder
Dr. Lance Lorfeld serves as President and Founder of The Center for Chiropractic Progress. He established the Center as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit after recognizing the critical need to formally support and sustain the LCP and DPhCS programs of the ICA Council on Chiropractic Philosophy, ensuring their continuity, integrity, and accessibility for future generations of Chiropractors.
With more than 25 years of quiet, consistent service to the philosophic Chiropractic community, Dr. Lorfeld’s contributions span education, organizational leadership, and professional stewardship. His work has been instrumental in preserving the space where Chiropractic philosophy can be taught, examined, defended, and advanced at the highest level—without compromise and without dependence on transient interests.
A graduate of the Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers (LCP) and the Diplomate in Philosophic Chiropractic Standards (DPhCS), and recipient of the Fellow in Philosophic Chiropractic (FPhC), Dr. Lorfeld exemplifies the principle that leadership in Chiropractic is best expressed through service rather than recognition. He has consistently sought neither accolades nor public acknowledgment, focusing instead on building durable structures that allow others—students, educators, and researchers—to grow and contribute meaningfully to the profession.
As President of The Center, Dr. Lorfeld continues to guide its mission with clarity and humility, ensuring that authentic Chiropractic philosophy, principled education, and responsible research support remain central to the profession’s progress.
Gail Sinnott, ALCP — Secretary–Treasurer
Gail Sinnott, ALCP, serves as Secretary–Treasurer of The Center for Chiropractic Progress, providing steady administrative leadership and principled stewardship in support of the Center’s educational, research, and philanthropic mission.
She earned the Associate Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers (ALCP) philosophy degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic, after completing the program under the direction of Dr. Fred H. Barge, reflecting a deep commitment to the authentic transmission of Chiropractic philosophy and its role in sustaining a great profession. Her philosophical training informs her service to the Center, ensuring that its work remains grounded in principle while executed with care, accuracy, and integrity.
In addition to her formal philosophical education, Gail has been actively involved in the operational and organizational efforts that allow The Center’s initiatives to succeed—supporting student groups, coordinating international book donations to Chiropractic schools, and assisting with educational programs and outreach efforts that advance Chiropractic worldwide.
As Secretary–Treasurer, she helps safeguard the Center’s resources and purpose, enabling continued progress in principled education, research support, global outreach, and preservation of Chiropractic heritage.
Dan Lyons, DC, LCP, DPhCS, FPhC — Board Member
Dr. Dan Lyons serves as a Board Member of The Center for Chiropractic Progress, contributing to the Center’s mission through principled leadership, philosophical clarity, and long-standing service to the Chiropractic profession.
A graduate of both the Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers (LCP) and the Diplomate in Philosophic Chiropractic Standards (DPhCS), and a Fellow in the Philosophy of Chiropractic (FPhC), Dr. Lyons represents the highest level of formal philosophical achievement within Chiropractic. His work reflects a deep commitment to understanding, preserving, and transmitting the foundational principles of the profession, particularly as they relate to vertebral subluxation, adaptability, and the expression of Innate Intelligence.
In addition to being in private practice since 1996, he has been deeply involved with the clinical application of Chiropractic philosophy through technique. He became a Gonstead Clinical Studies Society Diplomate in 2008, a board member in 2012 and a Fellow in 2015.
Throughout his professional career, Dr. Lyons has emphasized the importance of disciplined reasoning, historical literacy, and principled application in both clinical practice and professional discourse. As a Board Member, he supports The Center’s efforts to ensure that Chiropractic philosophy is not only taught, but thoughtfully examined, defended, and integrated into contemporary education and research initiatives.
Dr. Lyons’s service to The Center helps strengthen its role as a steward of Chiropractic’s philosophical heritage while advancing opportunities for future leaders to engage the profession with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Dr. Christopher Passalacqua — Board Member
Dr. Christopher Passalacqua is a principled Chiropractor and long-time educator within the philosophic Chiropractic community. A Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate (1985), he has served the profession through clinical practice, teaching, and organizational leadership, with a consistent emphasis on the role of Chiropractic philosophy in sustaining a great profession.
He is active in the International Chiropractic Association, the Michigan Association of Chiropractic, and Palmer’s International Alumni community, and he serves on the boards of The Center for Chiropractic Progress and the Loyal Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers. He earned his Legion of Chiropractic Philosophers (LCP) and the Diplomate in Philosophic Chiropractic Standards (DPhCS) degrees from the ICA Council on Chiropractic Philosophy.
As part of The Center’s Board, Dr. Passalacqua supports the mission to advance principled Chiropractic through education, stewardship, and research-minded excellence—helping ensure that the authentic transmission of Chiropractic principles continues from generation to generation.
Jaime Pinillos, DC, DPhCS — Board Member
Barcelona, Spain
Dr. Jaime Pinillos serves as a Board Member of The Center for Chiropractic Progress, bringing an international perspective, deep philosophical training, and a rare four-generational Chiropractic heritage to the Center’s work.
Based in Barcelona, Spain, Dr. Pinillos taught Chiropractic Philosophy at Barcelona Chiropractic College for more than a decade and has also served as an instructor in adjusting technique, helping shape both the intellectual and practical development of future Chiropractors. His teaching reflects a disciplined commitment to principle, clarity of reasoning, and faithful transmission of Chiropractic fundamentals.
Dr. Pinillos’ connection to Chiropractic spans more than a century. His grandfather graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1925 and became the first Chiropractor to practice in Mexico, establishing a professional lineage that has continued across generations. Multiple members of his family have practiced Chiropractic over the past 100 years, reflecting a sustained dedication to the profession’s principles and service.
He maintains a private practice in Tarragona, Spain, and has over 10 years of teaching experience, including instruction in Chiropractic philosophy and adjusting technique at the Barcelona College of Chiropractic. An experienced international speaker, he has presented in more than 15 countries across every continent.
As a Diplomate in Philosophic Chiropractic Standards (DPhCS) graduate, Dr. Pinillos supports The Center’s mission to preserve, teach, and advance authentic Chiropractic philosophy worldwide.