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Alumna Publishes Research on Integrating the Biopsychosocial Model into Chiropractic Education

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During her clinical rotations at Logan University, Kristin Miller, DC (’22) encountered a patient with chronic neck pain who challenged her to think beyond physical symptoms. “I wondered, ‘Could this pain be more than just tissue damage? Could psychological and social factors also play a role in shaping the patient’s pain experience and recovery?’” Dr. Miller said. Dr. Miller’s curiosity led her to reconsider not only her approach to care but also how chiropractic students are trained to understand chronic pain. While her education emphasized the biomedical model—addressing the physical causes of pain—she wished she were also learning more about …

The Tower – Volume 1, 2025

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Volume 1, 2025 of The Tower magazine, the voice of Logan University, is out now! This issue includes details on Logan University’s 90th Anniversary, the Carter | Eberline Administration Building ribbon-cutting ceremony, a preview of Symposium 2025 and more. Read the latest issue and past issues here.

Caring for the Whole Woman: Dr. Cypress Garrett

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A passion for women’s healthcare and an interest in practicing in an integrated environment led Cypress Garrett, DC (’10) to become the first chiropractor to work for St. Luke’s Medical Group, the network of physicians within St. Luke’s, a premier regional health system located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Garrett grew up in central New York with dreams of becoming a physician. She had considered medical school and massage therapy, but a visit to a chiropractor affirmed her decision. “I realized this was the kind of doctor I wanted to become: someone who looks for the root of an issue to …

Women’s Clinic Offers Life-Changing Relief for Endometriosis Patients

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March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing the awareness and understanding of a condition that affects millions of women and adolescents of reproductive age worldwide. This painful disorder occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, leading to severe pain and reproductive complications. “Endometriosis can profoundly impact a woman’s life, causing debilitating pain affecting her ability to perform everyday activities,” said Emily Kliethermes, DC, lead clinician at the Foot Levelers Women’s Health Clinic at Logan University Health Centers’ Montgomery Health Center. “Our goal is for women to feel heard and know that …

DCs to-be Take on D.C. at ACA Annual Conference

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Five of Logan University’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) students had the opportunity to attend the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Engage 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. As members of Logan’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA), the students accompanied ACA members as they lobbied on Capitol Hill for the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act. Learn more about their experience in SACA and at the ACA Engage 2025 conference through the Q&A below. What is the ACA Engage Conference? Gail Savage, trimester 7 DC student: The ACA Engage conference is an annual conference and lobbying event attended by ACA members …

Logan University’s Ed.D. Program Transitioning to Seven-Week Course Format

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Starting in May 2025, Logan University’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) for Health Professions Education will launch seven-week courses. The shift from the current 15-week course format to a seven-week format aims to provide a faster path to program completion while providing a more structured and focused schedule. “The new format is essential, as nearly all of our Ed.D. students work full time,” said Laura Rauscher, PhD, director for Logan’s Ed.D. program. “Students will be able to complete their degrees more efficiently while still meeting the necessary learning outcomes.” The new course format will allow full-time students to complete the Ed.D. …