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A Journey of Healing and Support with Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Navigating the health and well-being of young children can be challenging for families. For one family in Sauk Rapids, MN, finding the right care was life-changing. Sarah Elness brings all three of her children to Chiropractic Performance Center in nearby Sartell, MN for chiropractic care. “I have been bringing my children to this practice for many years,” Sarah said. “I chose this practice, and specifically Dr. Sara Cuperus, due to the level of training and specialization she offers in pediatric chiropractic.” Sarah’s first visit to Dr. Cuperus’ clinic was when her middle child was born and had a tough time …

Q&A with MS-CP graduate Dr. Jackeline García-Díaz | Preguntas y respuestas con la Dra. Jackeline García-Díaz, graduada de MS-CP

Meet Jackeline García-Díaz, DC, MS (’24)—one of seven Logan University students who made history when they graduated in the inaugural class of Logan’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program. Dr. García-Díaz received her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec in 2012. She has been practicing chiropractic in Mexico City, Mexico, and started Logan’s MS-CP program in the fall of 2022. Tell us about your practice in Mexico City Dr. García-Díaz: For the past nine years, I have been the CEO of private chiropractic practice offices. In addition, for 10 years, I have …

Chiropractic Pediatric Students Gather on Campus for PedTRA Weekend

Students enrolled in Logan University’s online Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program recently attended their first in-person PedTRA session, the capstone for the Pediatric Technique I course students take during the second trimester of the MS-CP program. “These in-person PedTRA sessions are the highlight of the program for everyone,” said Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, founding program director of Logan’s MS-CP program. “Students get to spend time with each other over the 3-day event and have the opportunity to work one-on-one with their instructors. It’s truly transformative, and it’s the time when we see students really step into …

Dr. Sara Cuperus Nurtures the Next Generation of Chiropractors and Children

Sara Cuperus, DC has practiced for more than two decades, treating a wide variety of patients from athletes to expecting women and children. Located in the heart of Minnesota, Dr. Cuperus’ practice initially leaned toward sports chiropractic due to her background in athletic training. However, she soon broadened her focus to include all demographics, realizing the importance of a diverse skill set in treating everyone effectively. Her practice in Sartell now includes a significant number of pregnant women and children, a reflection of her evolving expertise and personal life as a mother. After completing her undergraduate degree in exercise science …

Exploring Diverse Career Paths in Chiropractic Care: Pediatrics and Neurology

For Anna Papadopoulou, MChiro, DC, DACNB, FRCC, MSc, her career lies at the intersection of chiropractic care, neurology and pediatrics. She blends her clinical expertise and commitment to education as an instructor in the Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program at Logan University. Specifically, Dr. Papadopoulou teaches Pediatric Neurology 560, a 15-week course that covers important points in the ever-evolving field of pediatric neurology. “I found this an exciting yet terrifying task,” she said. “This program is training new groups of chiropractors who are excited to continue learning and becoming experts in this field. This commitment comes with …

Dr. Karen Erickson: Pioneering Pediatric Chiropractic Integration and Education

Karen Erickson, DC, FACC has been in practice for more than 30 years. One of her dreams at the beginning of her career was to see chiropractic integrated into a medical care team. She was able to not only watch it come true, but also contribute to the endeavor. “More than 20 years ago, I was invited to join an integrated practice in New York City, and it was the first chiropractic credentialed teaching hospital in the country: the Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center,” she said. “This hospital played a historic role in integrating chiropractic …