Maggie Toigo, Author at Logan University

Dana Risher’s Path from Paramedic to Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Posted on March 24, 2022July 11, 2024 in College of Health Sciences in Students

Dana Risher has become comfortable caring for the human body after serving as a paramedic for 20 years. However, working 24-hour shifts has made it increasingly difficult for her to continue providing care for her family in their home state of California, so she decided to take the next step in her career. Dana earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiological sciences from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the late 90s, and then obtained her certification in sports massage therapy and therapeutic massage. Although she enjoyed her volunteer work providing therapy to Olympic-level cyclers and swimmers, she wanted to …

National Nutrition Month: 20 Health Tips

Posted on March 22, 2022July 11, 2024 in College of Health Sciences

National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. At Logan University, we also believe in the power of nutrition. Our Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance and Master of Science in Applied Nutrition & Dietetics degree programs prepare students for careers in nutrition in which they will promote natural good health, treat and even prevent disease and help others live life to the fullest. Check out 20 food, nutrition …

DHPE Student Spotlight: Drs. Ron and Danielle Armold

Posted on March 21, 2022July 11, 2024 in Careers in Students

Meet Ron Armold, DC, MS and Danielle Armold, DC, MS, CAHTA, a husband and wife duo in Logan’s Doctorate of Health Professions Education (DHPE) program, as told by Dr. Danielle Armold. Dr. Ron and I currently work in our private chiropractic office, Hub City Spinal Care in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We just celebrated our three-year anniversary. We were both interested in the DHPE program for similar reasons. One of our shared commonalities is a love for teaching others. I actually started teaching at a local college at the same time I opened my chiropractic office in order to supplement our …

Mental Health on Campus

Posted on March 7, 2022 in Resources

Awareness, information and accessibility to resources can be key to addressing common mental health struggles. We sat down with Logan’s Student Care Manager Jennifer Starks to dispel mental health myths, discuss resources and explain ways to combat stress, anxiety and depression. What are some myths still associated with mental health issues? Myth #1. Having a mental health issue means you are lacking some kind of strength or self-control that you cannot manage. Having anxiety or depression does not mean that you’re not mentally strong, and it is not the fault of the person who has it. Sharing about your mental health …

March – May 2022 Continuing Education Programs

Posted on March 2, 2022 in Alumni in Resources

Committed to our graduates’ ongoing development, Logan University’s Postgraduate Department offers a variety of engaging, affordable and applicable continuing education programs. Please see below for continuing education opportunities in March, April and May 2022. For more information or to register, visit www.logan.edu/post-grad or contact the Postgraduate Department at Postgrad@Logan.edu or 800-842-3234. On-Campus The Holistic Family Practice – Session #1 March 5-6 Instructor: Mackenzie McNamara, DC, IHS, CACCP Diplomate Acupuncture Course – Session #6 Acupuncture for Pediatric Conditions March 5-6 Instructor: Nicholas Gatto, DC, Dipl.Ac Adjusting the Extremities and the Spine the “Wong Way” March 12-13 Instructor: Kevin Wong, DC Sponsored …

Logan University to Host St. Louis 2022 World Para Powerlifting Parapan American Open Championships

Posted on February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 in USAPP

The fastest growing Paralympic sport is coming to St. Louis! As the High Performance Management Organization of USA Para Powerlifting, Logan University is proud to host the St. Louis 2022 World Para Powerlifting Parapan American Open Championships on its campus July 8-11, 2022. This will be the first time an international competition for the sport of Para powerlifting is hosted in the United States. The competition is open to athletes from all over the world and will include 20 individual medal events and one mixed team event. Pan American athletes (North America, South America and Central America) must participate in …