ChiroFutures Congratulates Dr. Kate Rufolo-Dreher on Receiving the 2025 BJ Palmer Service Award
Originally published: 2025-06-17
In celebration of the Florida Chiropractic Society’s 60th Anniversary Gala, ChiroFutures is proud to recognize and congratulate our very own Dr. Kate Rufolo-Dreher on receiving the prestigious 2025 BJ Palmer Service Award. The award honors her unwavering dedication and service to the Florida Chiropractic Society, the chiropractic profession at large, and her exemplary commitment to guarding the Sacred Trust in both life and practice.
“Dr. Rufolo-Dreher embodies what it means to guard the Sacred Trust—through her leadership, ethics, and unwavering commitment to principled chiropractic care.”
This recognition is not only well-deserved—it is a powerful reflection of Dr. Rufolo-Dreher’s decades-long legacy as a chiropractic leader, educator, and tireless advocate for principled chiropractic care.
A Guardian of the Sacred Trust
The BJ Palmer Service Award is presented to individuals who embody the spirit and integrity of chiropractic’s philosophical roots. Dr. Rufolo-Dreher’s career has been defined by a passionate defense of those roots, reflected in her leadership within state and national chiropractic organizations, her educational initiatives, and her unrelenting service to the profession. She exemplifies what it means to “guard the Sacred Trust.”
A National Leader in Risk Management and Chiropractic Ethics
Since 2022, Dr. Rufolo-Dreher has served as a Risk Management Consultant with the ChiroFutures Malpractice Insurance Program, where she plays an integral role in shaping the risk education of chiropractors across the country. Her expertise includes:
Developing and teaching national courses in Risk Management, Ethics, and Medical Errors
Consulting on malpractice and incident cases
Serving as an expert witness in cases involving clinical, ethical, and medicolegal issues
Helping chiropractors avoid litigation and audits through education and best practices
Her wealth of experience—from private practice to the courtroom to national lecture halls—gives her a uniquely broad and insightful view of the chiropractic landscape. She continues to protect chiropractors by ensuring they practice ethically, effectively, and with full awareness of their responsibilities.
“Kate’s presence in our program is a game-changer. She helps our insureds not just survive the system—but navigate it with wisdom and confidence.”
A Career Devoted to Service
Dr. Rufolo-Dreher’s contributions to chiropractic span over 30 years. From founding her own clinic in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania, to teaching at Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic and reviewing for the National Boards through Irene Gold Associates, she has shaped generations of chiropractors. She has also served on numerous leadership boards and professional organizations, including:
President and Legislative Chair of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association
President of the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations
Member of the Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee
Liaison to major insurance networks
“Kate has been a steady hand and a strong voice for principled chiropractic at every level—from the classroom to the courtroom.”
A Well-Earned Honor
This award marks another chapter in Dr. Rufolo-Dreher’s lifelong mission: to uplift chiropractic, serve with integrity, and protect both patients and providers through education, leadership, and principled commitment. All of us at ChiroFutures are honored to work alongside her and celebrate her continued impact on the profession.
Dr. Kate Rufolo-Dreher—thank you for showing the profession what leadership, ethics, and service truly look like. Congratulations on this incredible honor.
“Her work inspires all of us to aim higher, lead with integrity, and always protect what matters most—our patients, our profession, and the Sacred Trust.”
For more information about our Risk Management programs or to learn how Dr. Rufolo-Dreher and ChiroFutures support chiropractors nationwide, visit www.chirofutures.org.
