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Category: Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation

Healing Across Borders: Dr. Jesse Politowski’s Mission to Transform Chiropractic Care in Vietnam

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In April 2024, Jesse Politowski, DC (’13), MS (‘22) packed a portable chiropractic table, two suitcases and boarded a flight to Vietnam. His destination: Thanh Hoa City, a small but growing community three hours south of Hanoi. His mission: to bring modern chiropractic care to a country where the practice is still in its infancy. “I worked in Southeast Asia for six years after graduating from Logan University,” Dr. Politowski said. “But during a trip back to the U.S., the pandemic hit. I always wanted to go back. I love it there, and it’s been my dream to start a

How Elena Doctor Reimagined Master’s Course with Real-World Experience

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When it comes to helping others move, heal and perform at their best, Elena Doctor, MS, CSCS, CSPS, believes every individual—regardless of age or ability—deserves an evidence-based exercise plan built for them. Elena, who joined Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program as an adjunct professor in 2023, teaches “Exercise Prescription for Special Populations.” Recently, she led a complete redesign of the course as the program transitioned from a 15-week to a 7-week model, an effort that allowed her to combine her hands-on, real-world experience with innovative teaching methods. “I wanted the course to be

Dr. Jennifer Furtado Brings Passion and Expertise to Logan’s College of Health Sciences

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Behind every great educator is passion, expertise and real-world experience. Jennifer Furtado’s, PT, DPT, CNT experience as an educator began in 2023 when she joined Logan University as an adjunct faculty member in multiple programs. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition and exercise science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she was also a cheerleader, before completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. In addition, Dr. Furtado holds a Neonatal Therapist Certification, bringing both breadth and depth of experience to her role. Dr. Furtado’s journey into pediatric physical therapy began

Treating Athletes and Training the Future: Dr. Leslie Reece

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When Leslie Reece, DC, MS (’19), DACBSP became a chiropractor, she knew she wanted to work with athletes. After earning her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Cleveland University in 2017, Dr. Reece joined the Logan University team as a Sports Chiropractic Fellow. While gaining hands-on experience in her fellowship, she discovered Logan’s online Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program. Eager to expand her impact on the field, Dr. Reece knew the MSSSR program was the next step in her professional career. “A DC degree teaches you how to be a good chiropractor, but I wanted

Balancing Science, Teaching and Life: Meet Dr. Kristin Ondrak

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Kristin Ondrak, MS, Ph.D. has always been drawn to the science of movement. From her early days in a small Pennsylvania town to her current home on the coast of North Carolina, her passion has taken her through research labs, lecture halls and even cross country. With a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science from Wake Forest University, a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University, and a PhD in Human Movement Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Ondrak has built an academic foundation rooted in understanding how the body works and how

International Sports Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship Winners Thrive in MSSSR Program

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Thanks to the International Sports Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship, J. Alex Coulson, DC, MS and Jorge Segall Bessudo, DC have the opportunity to further their education in Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MSSSR) program. The full tuition scholarship is offered by the Federation of Sports Chiropractic/ Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) in partnership with Logan. To qualify for the scholarship, an applicant must be a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a FICS member who has completed or almost finished their International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC). The annual call for applications takes place in