Dr. B.J. Kale runs the Kale Global Headquarters based out of Mt. Pleasant, SC. He carries on the traditions of Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic in the form of the Knee Chest adjustment, the first Upper Cervical technique done by B.J. Palmer. B.J. He passed his knowledge of this particular adjustment on to Lyle W. Sherman, who then passed it on to Michael U. Kale, who in turn passed it on to his son, B.J. Kale. Dr. Kale is also the author of The TIC, a blog dedicated to the science, art, and philosophy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic.
I had the chance of speaking to Dr. Kale, first, a few weeks ago over the phone, and then again last night on a conference call. I was struck by the intense passion he has for Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic. It was a great opportunity and an honor to get into the head of a leader in the Upper Cervical Chiropractic world. He reminded me of the importance of sticking to the basic core fundamentals, and to be evenly balanced in my own science, art, and philosophy.
He also shared a quote from his father: “Never focus on the money. Focus on the principle.”
Dr. Kale has been gracious enough to do an interview for The Atlas of Life. He is a busy man and I appreciate the time he spent answering my questions.
Brandon: What was it like growing up with the Legendary Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractor, Dr. Michael U. Kale, as your father?
Dr. Kale: “HEALTHY! I must say that it was very humbling to see what all my father went through in this profession, yet everyday got up and kept fighting. It was marvelous to see through the eyes of a little kid the amazing feats that my father accomplished, and now to have been placed into that position, the respect is even greater for what he left to the profession, yet so many ignore.”
Brandon: What was the most important thing your father taught you regarding Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic?
Dr. Kale: “How to Know that I Know that I KNOW ! And to never doubt the Principle, as IT NEVER changes. The Man inside changes.”
Brandon: When did you read your first Green Book and what did you think after you finished reading it?
Dr. Kale: “My father gave me my first Greenbook, Vol. 18 on my thirteenth birthday. How many out there today that have children, can say they took it to that level of commitment? Well, my father did, because Pure Specific TIC flowed through his veins. I personally have three complete sets of original greenbooks, and also the ones that my foundation reprints have allowed me to follow the journey and understand where Dr. Palmer was when he spoke about a variety of subjects. Understand, it was not just a career for our family, it was a dedicated understanding that we LIVED and still live. This is why when my daughter recently turned 13, she too received her first Vol. 18, and not only got it as a present, but she too UNDERSTANDS what it is when she holds her book, her dad’s book and her Grandaddy’s book, because she has the respect of it, knowing that it has kept her family well. And that when it comes time that she may decide to undertake that knowledge gaining road, that she will have the proper roadmap, that her dad and her granddaddy lived their lives through.”
Brandon: What does it mean to you to bring Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic to people in other countries via missions?
Dr. Kale: “Again very humbling. I have been traveling the world with my father since I was a young teenager, and continue today to see things that most only read about in books and listen to other people talk about. Since a young lad, I have respected the principle, not always the people in the profession or even the profession itself, but the PRINCIPLE, because IT does NOT change. This I have done and continue to do today as I travel the global community teaching and perpetuating the understanding that Dr. Palmer found during the Research years of 1935-1951 and passed to Dr. Lyle Sherman as his right hand man and assistant director which then he passed to my father as the only man to work directly on staff with Dr. Sherman.”
Brandon: Can you tell us a little bit about the Kale TIC Institute and what your role is with it?
Dr. Kale: “The TIC institute is a journey into The Innate Correction. Our organization started presenting Pure Specific ChiropracTIC seminars in 1973 and have taught a plethora of doctors around the globe since then. My father was the World’s Authority on Specific Upper Cervical ChiropracTIC while he was living. Most of the UCS doctors out there in the world today have come through our doors at one time or another. The only problem that we found, is that many came, but only took a portion of what it actually is to become and stay that principled ‘slipping and checking’ without EGO Specific TOR. Therefore, we began offering a place that these doctors could come to check their slipping. A place that could keep the word pure from the most researched technique within the profession to date. A place that would not allow for personal gain to be entered in, yet a place that you could find reference back to the greenbooks and/or the lineage of BJP to LWS to MUK in every piece of material taught. We have not changed one aspect of the teachings since it was taught to my father from Dr. Sherman. These are the principle factors one will not find in any organization in the world today. We are very proud to have that heritage so deeply embedded in our organization and hold it with the highest regard.”
Brandon: Can you describe for us an amazing miracle or two that you have personally witnessed because of Upper Cervical Chiropractic?
Dr. Kale: “Miracles do not exist in a true principled Specific ChiropracTOR. Understand, we are nothing more than the assistant to Innate, and to ‘Her’ nothing is a Miracle or Surprise. What we do is simply work within the principle so the principle can perform at optimal capacity.”
Brandon: What is it like traveling around the world teaching other Chiropractors about Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic?
Dr. Kale: “EXCITING! Last year I traveled for 34 weeks and over 200 thousand miles around the Globe teaching and presenting to the ones who wanted to take it to the deepest level of the journey in gaining that Know That You KNOW mentality. As I traveled, not only is it exciting to see lives changed, but to have grown up under the principled TOR understanding that I did, it allowed me personally to see that I am a mere tool in INNATE’s toolbox. It allows me to remain humble and respectful to what we have been given in our understanding. And the more I respect ‘Her’ the more ’She’ will open doors and allow for my knowledge to be passed to the individuals who choose to listen. It allows me to see those that have such an affinity for the simple understanding, to be rewarded and inspired, at the same time to watch 20+ year veterans still humble themselves through constant slipping and checking, then to see the newbie graduate have the ‘know it all’ mentality be challenged and through the simplicity that was provided to us from BJP’s teachings is also very heartwarming. Yet with each one that comes through our TIC program, each begin their journey in doing exactly as HE did it. Nothing more, nothing less. Just simple Pure TIC, without change, that has gotten millions well across the world.”
Brandon: What is your vision for the future of Specific Upper Cervical Chiropractic?
Dr. Kale: “The principle of the understanding will never cease and will never change until the end of the time. It will be up to the ones who listen and set aside personal agendas to dedicate themselves to preserving what BJP asked of each of us in his final words, which was to “Guard It Well.” If more would step up to the plate and realize that it is not about them, yet it is about the principle, then the future for Specific ChiropracTIC will be as it is supposed to be, which is to remain pure and untouched.”
Once again, a big thank you goes out to Dr. B.J. Kale for giving us the opportunity to get inside his head. The fire he has for Upper Cervical Chiropractic and its true principle sets the standard for those of us committed to this work.
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Wow! I think Dr. Kale is so blessed to have such a foundation and passing on of love and knowledge of true SPECIFIC chiropractic! And I love how Dr. Kale is so generous in blessing others with this same love and knowledge! His passion for chiropracTIC shines through every part of his being! Great interview!
Dr. Kale really is awesome. A great example for sure!