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MS-CP Students Experience New PedTRA Weekend on Campus

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The first of its kind in the United States, Logan University’s online Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program offers clinically focused, specialized training for chiropractors seeking to become experts in pediatric health care. Through high-quality, evidence-informed training, the program takes chiropractors’ pediatric knowledge, skills and expertise to a higher level so they can deliver safe and effective chiropractic care to pediatric patients. This past weekend, MS-CP students attended PedTRA Session 1, the capstone for the Pediatric Technique 1 course students take during the second trimester of the MS-CP program. “This weekend is primarily about the adjusting and technique …

Canadian Chiropractor, Teacher, Bagpipe Player Pursues MS-CP from Logan

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Dr. Carole Smith provides a chiropractic adjustment to a young boy laying on an adjustment table.

In addition to being a chiropractor, Carole Smith, DC, MEd is a contemporary medical acupuncture provider, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA) labor doula, teacher and bagpipe player. However, virtually attending Logan University’s 2021 Women’s Health Symposium inspired her to pursue another title: recipient of a Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) from Logan. “I had never heard of a program like Logan’s MS-CP in Canada or the United States,” Dr. Smith said. “I immediately knew I wanted to be part of it.” Led by founding program director Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, Logan’s MS-CP is the first of …

Allison Harvey, DC Named ACA Pediatric Chiropractor of the Year

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Logan is proud to announce that Dr. Allison Harvey was named Pediatric Chiropractor of the Year by the American Chiropractic Association Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics! This award honors the best and brightest who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievement in the field of pediatric chiropractic. “What an honor to be recognized by the largest professional chiropractic organization in the United States,” said Dr. Harvey. “I am excited to help trailblaze pediatric chiropractic, not only for our patients and community, but for the students at Logan University. We have a unique opportunity to cultivate the next generation of pediatric chiropractors.” As …

Meet Pediatrics Faculty Dr. Allison Harvey

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Meet Allison Harvey, DC, instructor in Logan’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatric program. Specializing in pediatric care, Dr. Harvey has been treating children since 2006 and is one of the only board-eligible Diplomates in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP) in Missouri. In addition to serving as the senior clinician for the pediatric department at the Montgomery Health Center on Logan University’s campus, Dr. Harvey teaches pediatric courses to trimester 7 Doctor of Chiropractic students and oversees the very specialized, highly sought-after pediatrics rotation. Dr. Harvey is certified in acupuncture and has attended multiple seminars and programs in her nearly two …

How to Become a Pediatric Chiropractor

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Doctors of Chiropractic can change the trajectory of children’s lives in a positive way by improving their health. Logan University’s online Master of Science in Integrative Pediatrics program blends passion, excellence and leadership and offers clinically focused, evidence-based, specialized training for Doctors of Chiropractic seeking to become experts in pediatric health care. What’s required for acceptance into Logan’s chiropractic pediatrics program? Applicants must meet the following criteria: Possess a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education Earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale in qualifying DC degree Have a …

Meet Dr. Elise Hewitt, Program Director for Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics

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In April 2021, Logan welcomed Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC as founding program director for the university’s new Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP). After earning her bachelor’s degree from University of Colorado and graduating summa cum laude from Western States Chiropractic College—now University of Western States (UWS)—Dr. Hewitt and her husband Randy Hewitt, DC, CCSP, CSCS opened Portland Chiropractic Group in Portland, Oregon, in 1989. To establish her practice, she provided chiropractic care to patients of all ages wherever and whenever they needed it, but she quickly developed an interest in treating children. “Moms would call on weekends …