Maggie Toigo, Author at Logan University

Logan Postgrad Offers Activator Technique Courses

Posted on May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 in Alumni in Online Resources

Logan University Postgraduate Department is pleased to announce that we will be bringing you the first series of online Interactive Virtual Training courses on the Activator Technique. There are a total of 36 hours of CE credit, with each module being 12 hours. The first module is the Basic Scan Protocol of the Activator Method. The Basic Scan will take you on a tour of why Activator works, and how to perform adjustments across the body. The next two 12 hour modules are on Extremities: 12 hours of Upper Extremities and 12 hours on Lower Extremities. Extremities are one of …

Logan Health Centers Update

Posted on May 22, 2020 in Clinics in Healthcare

Logan University Health Centers continue to provide essential care services to area patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. As safety remains a top priority, patients are encouraged to call our Health Centers before visiting. This allows our clinicians to conduct a pre-screening, ensuring all patients are directed to the most appropriate level of care. If an in-person visit is not possible, please take advantage of our telehealth services available here. Doxy is a HIPAA-compliant telehealth tool that allows chiropractic clinicians to meet with patients via video conferencing. Using a mobile device or a desktop computer, patients can ask questions to a …

Your Whole Health: Tips for Healthy Stay-at-Home Posture

Posted on May 20, 2020June 2, 2020 in College of Chiropractic in Healthcare in Online Resources in Resources

With most Americans working and studying from home during the COVID-19 crisis, activity is limited, and our at-home-office situation may be hurting our posture. Our bodies are, in part, made of muscles and various connective tissues that help us move, and these tissues can start to weaken as the body adapts to the “21st century posture,” said Logan Instructor and Health Center Clinician Michael Jula, DC. So why worry about posture? A healthy posture can prevent a multitude of back, neck and shoulder pains. As the month of May is recognized as National Posture Month, and to help us all …

Logan University Names Dr. Frank Diaz as New Associate Provost and Dean

Posted on May 18, 2020 in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences

Frank Diaz, Ed.D, has been named Associate Provost and Dean at Logan University, overseeing the Department of Curriculum and Distance Learning. In Dr. Diaz’s new role, he will work with content experts, faculty support coordinators, academic technology and other senior academic affairs leaders to establish a clear vision and strategy for curriculum design, development and delivery for Logan’s online, hybrid and campus-based programs. He will also implement and manage the new program development process and provide leadership and mentoring to the online program directors. This role is an integral part of accomplishing the strategic priorities of the Department of Academic …

Logan Welcomes New Class of DC Students with Virtual Orientation

Posted on May 14, 2020May 14, 2020 in College of Chiropractic in Students

A virtual student orientation for new students entering Logan’s College of Chiropractic kicked off earlier this week. Associate Provost and College of Chiropractic Dean Joseph Pfeifer, DC commended students for their decision to become a chiropractic physician and pursue their training at Logan. “In a few short years, you will be graduating from this program,” he said. “Between now and then, you’ll be obtaining a vast amount of knowledge and experience, and ultimately, will be transformed into a professional.” To also help new students get acclimated to Logan, staff shared valuable tips on how to be successful as they start their …

Logan Names New Associate Provost and Dean of the College of Chiropractic

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 in College of Chiropractic

Joseph Pfeifer, DC has been named Associate Provost and College of Chiropractic Dean at Logan University. Dr. Pfeifer, who was appointed at the end of February, oversees Logan’s campus-based health professions programs, including the College of Chiropractic, and the Montgomery Health Center. Dr. Pfeifer most recently served the University of Western States (UWS) in Portland, Oregon, where he held the positions of Vice President of Clinic Affairs and Chief Clinical Excellence Officer. With more than 20 years of experience as a practicing chiropractic physician, Dr. Pfeifer earned a post professional certification from the Academy of Chiropractic Sports Physicians, a Diplomate …