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From Military Roots to Chiropractic Care: A Journey of Holistic Healing

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Growing up in Missouri, Amanda Scipho, DC (’17), MS (’17) always had a sense of purpose shaped by family and service. Her father served in the United States Navy and then settled the family in Missouri, after living in California. “The inspiration behind my decision to become a chiropractor comes from a deeply personal place,” said Dr. Scipho. “Having witnessed my dad’s struggle with chronic pain, I knew I wanted to find a solution without drugs and surgery. I have always been drawn to a more holistic approach, and I knew I had a place in the medical model with …

17th Annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging: Real Life Radiology

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Logan University’s annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging seeks to highlight the important contributions and work being done within the field of radiology. This year marked the 17th edition of this industry-leading event, which attracted a substantial audience both in person and online. Norman Kettner, DC, DACBR, FICC, Dean of Research and Emeritus Professor of the Department of Radiology hosted and moderated the oration. The keynote speaker was Alicia M. Yochum, RN, DC (’11), DACBR, rMSK. Dr. Yochum completed her Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan, in addition to an imaging residency and a fellowship in musculoskeletal advanced imaging. …

Logan University is Committed to Helping Veterans Continue Their Mission

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At Logan University, our academic programs center on a foundational value held by most veterans: service to others. Since opening in the 1930s, there have been hundreds of veterans who have graduated from Logan University and have used that education to better the world. Logan’s degree programs are ideal for active military, recently discharged veterans, and others who are interested in transitioning from one phase of life to the next. There are several reasons why our programs are so appealing to those who are looking to chart a new path forward: Ample Flexibility. Most College of Health Sciences (CoHS) programs …

A Family Tradition: Essington Family Chiropractic 

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This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024 Three family members who are all Logan University alumni strive to make their patients feel as at home as they do at Essington Family Chiropractic in Beachwood, New Jersey. The personal chiropractic care that owner Carolyn Essington, DC (‘91), MS (‘17) provides alongside her son Nick Essington, DC (‘19) and daughter-in-law Kemmy Ritter, DC (‘19) have kept patients coming back for more than 30 years. The Essingtons are more than chiropractors to their community. They have deep ties to their patients, treating some families for several generations. “The patients are …

Dr. Aubrianna Jones Serves as Medical Center’s First Chiropractic Fellow

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This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024 Aubrianna Jones, DC (‘23) began her role as the first chiropractic fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in July 2024. This fellowship is a one-year, full time faculty position housed in the Department of Neurosurgery that is designed to provide fellows with advanced training as a spine and musculoskeletal focused member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Dr. Jones was no stranger to MCW. Her path to this role began with a four-month chiropractic student preceptorship at the college. Working with a team that included physical therapists, pain psychologists, …

Former Miss Rodeo Missouri Aspires to Heal Humans and Horses with Chiropractic Care

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This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024 Kaitlyn Ayers saddled up for her first horseback ride when she was only 2 years old. She began taking regular lessons, and by age 13, she had her own horse and was competing in barrel racing and pole bending competitions at rodeos in and around her hometown of Sikeston, Missouri. “Although no one in my family rode, I’ve loved horses for as long as I can remember,” Kaitlyn said. “As my skills as a rider developed, I wanted to try new things and push my boundaries, which is why …