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Dr. Cheryl Burtle’s Career at Logan is a ‘Dream Come True’

Posted on March 21, 2025 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Healthcare in Resources

Cheryl Burtle, DC (’99), RT (R) (BD) (ARRT), CCD® realized she wanted to become a chiropractor at the age of 12 when she accompanied her mother to a chiropractic appointment at the office of Lois Ward, DC (’63). “There were cards in the reception area at Dr. Ward’s office that said, ‘If you are interested in chiropractic, send this to Logan University,’” Dr. Burtle said. “So, I did, and I started receiving the Tower. I knew chiropractic was my calling.” After two years working as a radiologic technologist at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri, Dr. Burtle decided …

DC Transfer Student Succeeds with Three Logan Degrees

Posted on March 13, 2025March 10, 2025 in Alumni in Careers in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance in Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation in Uncategorized

When it came time for Amanda Rose, DC (’23), MSNHP (’23), MSSSR (’22) to start studying for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), she realized medicine was no longer her passion. Having received chiropractic care growing up and valuing the treatment, her career change was decided. “My aunt was a chiropractor and I grew up seeing one for sport-related injuries. My chiropractor would tell me if I needed to see an orthopedist or a physical therapist, or if I could do the rehabilitation on my own,” Dr. Rose said. “I appreciated and trusted his opinion, so I decided pursue chiropractic …

Understanding Dry Needling and Its Role in Healthcare

Posted on March 8, 2025March 7, 2025 in Alumni in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Resources

Dry needling is an increasingly popular therapeutic technique used for managing muscle pain and dysfunction. While often associated with acupuncture, dry needling is a distinct practice rooted in Western medicine, focusing specifically on soft tissue manipulation. Its regulation and scope of practice vary by state, creating different legal and professional landscapes depending on location and practitioner qualifications. Although both dry needling and acupuncture involve the insertion of thin needles into the skin, their underlying principles and applications differ significantly. Acupuncture, grounded in traditional Chinese medicine, focuses on restoring the body’s energy flow (Qi) by stimulating specific meridian points. It is …

Donor Spotlight: The Doyle Family

Posted on March 7, 2025March 21, 2025 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Tower Magazine

For generations, the Doyle family has upheld a tradition of giving back to Logan University and its students. Central to this legacy of generosity is the Dr. B.E. Doyle Scholarship, a fund established by the late B.E. Doyle, DC (‘63), whose career as a chiropractor shaped not only his life but also those of his children and countless others. Dr. B.E. Doyle’s path to chiropractic began in the early 1960s. A meat cutter by trade, he suffered a debilitating back injury that left him searching for alternatives to surgery. A recommendation from a fellow meat cutter and Logan graduate led …

Alumna Publishes Research on Integrating the Biopsychosocial Model into Chiropractic Education

Posted on March 7, 2025March 21, 2025 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Research in Tower Magazine

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 …

Caring for the Whole Woman: Dr. Cypress Garrett

Posted on March 6, 2025 in Alumni in Careers in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Healthcare

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 …