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From IT to Nutrition: Logan MS-AND Grad Realizes Passion for Nutrition

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Michelle Hately discovered her passion for nutrition while working in an entirely different industry. She was working in IT consulting and was on the road a lot. After a few years of progressing her career in the IT field, she realized she wasn’t truly passionate about the work she was doing. “While I traveled, I was always listening to podcasts and reading books about health and nutrition simply because I was really interested in that,” said Michelle. “I decided to explore to that more to see what a career in that field could look like.” Michelle started doing research and …

How To Earn Continuing Education Credits to Keep Your Chiropractic License in Good Standing

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Navigating continuing education (CE) requirements for Doctors of Chiropractic can be confusing. Amber Henry, Logan University’s director of continuing education, offered some advice for DCs looking to fulfill their CE requirements. Why do chiropractors need continuing education hours? As with any profession, it’s important to further your skills and knowledge. Chiropractors are required to hold a state license that is maintained through continuing education. This ensures that all Doctors of Chiropractic are staying current in their field, while continuously learning and experiencing new methods, techniques, data, research and more. How do chiropractors earn continuing education hours? Doctors of Chiropractic can …

Logan Grad One of Nation’s First Certified Performance & Sports Scientists

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As a lifelong athlete, the field of sports science always intrigued Colin Doherty, M.S., LAT, ATC, CSCS, CPSS, CES, ITAT, PES. During his career as an athletic trainer, Colin spent time learning about strength and conditioning programs and how the professions overlap with athletic training. In 2020, he decided to enroll in Logan’s Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program to further his education and give himself a competitive edge in the industry. “I hadn’t been in school for twelve years and was really stressed out at first about my decision to go back,” said Colin. s Earning …

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. …