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Dr. David Berger: The Path to Pediatric Chiropractic

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As a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic in The Netherlands, David Berger, DC was looking to take his career to the next level. “I have always loved treating patients and helping people, but I wanted to upgrade my skills and knowledge in chiropractic, especially with kids,” said Dr. Berger, who earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa in 2016. “It just felt like something I needed and wanted to do. It was in practice that he discovered Logan’s new Master of Science in Integrative Pediatrics program. “I looked it up and sounded exactly what I …

Recent Logan Grads’ SACA Involvement Leads to National Appointments

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Making time to get involved in various clubs and organizations while in college can be difficult. But for recent Logan Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) graduates Breanna Leach, DC (’22) and Tristan Alley, DC (’22), their involvement in Logan’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) started at the beginning of their journey at Logan. “In a trimester 1 class, members from SACA came in and highlighted the importance of being in professional organizations,” explained Dr. Leach. “Their passion for fighting for the progression of chiropractic care really interested me.” SACA is a community of student doctors who support evidence-based, patient-centered, collaborative-care practice. …

Logan University Announces 2023 Symposium

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Logan University is pleased to welcome chiropractors and health science professionals back to Symposium next spring. Taking place Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 on Logan’s campus and at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, the 2023 Symposium will provide continuing education opportunities, chiropractic exhibitors, networking events and an address by Logan President Clay McDonald, DC, MBA, JD. This is the university’s eighth year hosting Symposium. “We are so excited to host another great event this year, with so many new things for participants to enjoy,” said Amber Henry, M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., director of continuing education at Logan University. …

Logan Grad Alyssa Troutner, DC, MS, Named in SpineLine’s “20 Under 40”

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Logan Alumni Alyssa Troutner, DC (’18), MS (’18) has been recognized in Spineline’s “20 Under 40,” a campaign by the North American Spine Society (NASS) showcasing the brightest young physicians under the age of 40. Recipients are selected by the Spineline committee, looking for the most deserving individuals based on accomplishments, community service and philosophy of care. On the list next to many surgeons, Troutner’s inclusion shines a light on the future of chiropractic care for spine pain. “It is encouraging to see acknowledgement of different spine care disciplines in this publication,” said Troutner. “Modern pain care demands collaboration and …

Integrative Management of Chronic Spinal Pain

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By Kelsey Lewis, DC The burden of spinal pain on a personal and global level cannot be understated. Spinal pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and because of this, researchers have taken a magnifying glass to past and current treatment strategies. Opioids were once given at high rates in hopes of managing chronic pain, much of which was spinal pain. The readily prescribed opioids lead to misuse, addiction, and disability lending to a major burden on the healthcare and social systems. High-impact research has since declared that opioids should not be used in the management of chronic pain, …

Donna Mannello, DC (’87) Elected to National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board of Directors

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From Chiropractic Economics New at-large director elected to National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Board of Directors Donna Mannello, DC, was elected Sept. 8, 2022, by the NBCE Board of Directors to serve as an at-large director, filling an open seat until the 2023 Annual Meeting at which time she will be eligible for re-election. Mannello resides in Omaha, Neb., and has been a licensed chiropractor since 1987, and is a graduate of Westfield State College and Logan College of Chiropractic. Mannello was a faculty member at Logan in the Clinical Science and Chiropractic Divisions from 1991-2020. In addition, she contributed …