Sylva Ashworth | |
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| Born | November 27, 1874 |
| Died | June 6, 1958 (aged 83) |
| Other names | "Grand Old Lady of Chiropractic" |
| Occupation | Chiropractor |
Sylva Ashworth (1874–1958) was an American chiropractor, who played a significant role in developing the chiropractic field. She was the founder of the Universal Chiropractors' Association (now known as American Chiropractic Association).[1] After suffering from many health issues, she tried chiropractic as a last resort and found that it worked completely for her. She then worked as a chiropractic until the age of 79.