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The World's #1 Chiropractic Instrument Brand

Activator Methods International has been at the forefront of chiropractic innovation since 1967, setting the gold standard for instrument adjusting. Built on a foundation of clinical research and decades of expertise, we’re proud to empower chiropractors worldwide with advanced tools, cutting-edge techniques, and comprehensive training. The Activator Method remains the most trusted and widely used instrument adjusting technique globally, redefining what’s possible in chiropractic care.

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Activator METHODS ACHIEVEMENTS

The World's Most Powerful Instrument Adjusting Technique

Dr. Fuhr

1967

Began Teaching Seminars about the Activator Method

Activator I

1976

Patented and started selling the Activator I

1986

Received the first NIH Grant for Chiropractic

1994

Developed and Patented the Activator II

1997

Published the first Edition Activator Methods Textbook

Activator IV

2004

Developed and Patented the Activator IV

Activator Textbook

2008

Published the Second Edition Activator Methods Textbook

2008

Developed Activator Online and began using it to virtually teach Doctors and Students of Chiropractic

Activator V Kit

2012

Developed and Patented the Activator V

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2018

Developed and Introduced Activator Institute Basic Scan Protocol

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2019

Developed and Introduced Activator Institute Upper and Lower Extremities

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2022

Developed and Released Activator Methods Additional Test and Branched out into Documentation, Laser Therapy and Malpractice

Fuhr Science Center

2024

Grand opening of the Fuhr Science Center at Logan College of Chiropractic

THE ACTIVATOR TEAM

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Dr. Arlan Fuhr

Dr. ARLAN FUHR

Chairman & Founder

Judi Fuhr

JUDITH FUHR

Chief Executive Officer

Tyler Hoffman

TYLER HOFFMAN

Chief Operating Officer

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