Dr. Angelo Marinakis is passionate about health, fitness, and wellness. He is originally from Canada where he completed his undergraduate work at the University of Toronto. After completing his undergrad Dr. Angelo entered the chiropractic program at Life University in Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated in June of 2000. Dr. Angelo moved to Vermont after graduation and practiced family wellness chiropractic in the snowy Green Mountain State for 14 years before moving to Texas in June of 2014. After taking a one-year break from active practice (when he worked to develop a training program for a local dog facility), Dr. Angelo returned to chiropractic in August of 2015 and now operates practices in Round Rock, TX, and San Marcos, TX. Dr. Angelo resides in San Marcos with his wife Paige and their 5 dogs Vinnie, Hilda, Vito, Niko, and Gertie. Topics covered in this episode: What motivated Dr. Angelo to take on the task of changing Animal Chiropractic laws in TexasTaking the first steps to assemble a team and the key roles you needWriting the language of the billSetting up a political action committee (PAC) and bank accountCommon hurdles when going through the processWhat happens during a committee hearingThe emotional toll that trying to get a bill passed can take on the committeeWhat are the next steps for Texas?Links and Resources:  Visit the Active Life Chiropractic websiteFind Active Life Chiropractic on FacebookMaking Strides for Animal Chiropractic links: Visit the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic websiteVisit our Facebook PageVisit our Instagram Page Thank you to our sponsors! Academy for the Advancement of Animal ChiropracticiPoint Touch- Integrative Veterinary Medicine EHRThe Evidence Based ChiropractorHave an idea for the podcast? Leave us a survey!  Become a patron of the podcast: Donate here