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Degrees & Dreams: How Austin Kuennen’s Education Paved His Path to the Pros

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Between treating MLB players, running a private practice and working on master’s programs, Austin Kuennen, RDN, MS (’23) has become a pro at time management. Originally from St. Louis, MO, the 2017 graduate from Lindbergh High School enrolled in the University of Arkansas’ exercise science program with plans to work in healthcare. His interest in healthcare developed as a child watching his mom, Laura Kuennen, serve various roles at Logan University. “I love sports and grew up alongside the healthcare industry, so I thought exercise science would be a great middle-ground to prepare me for a career in this field,” …

Pioneering Chiropractor, MS-CP Student Brings Chiropractic Pediatrics to The Philippines

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This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024.  In a family full of cardiologists, healthcare and healing are all Martin Camara, DC, ICSC has ever known. Growing up in the Philippines, he planned to follow in his family’s footsteps as a medical specialist. “I took the pre-med route, but I was looking for a field that really specialized in the entire body,” Dr. Camara said. He first learned about chiropractic over a phone call with his brother, who was completing a cardiology residency in America. He told him about doctors called chiropractors. “This was in the late …

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 …

Challenge Accepted: The Journey of Dr. Alexjandro Daviano

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The career path of Alexjandro Daviano, DN, DO, DrPH, MSDS, MPH is a testament to his persistence and willingness to embrace change. Starting his academic journey in civil engineering, Dr. Daviano quickly realized that it wasn’t the right fit for him. Having already earned EMT and paramedic certifications, he decided to pivot toward healthcare, a field he had only dabbled in. Working as a paramedic with a fire department in Washington, D.C., spurred his interest. “I decided to jump in and gain more experience, so I joined the United States Air Force,” he said. “During this time, I worked to …

The Impact of Diets on Chronic Diseases

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The relationship between a person’s diet and chronic disease is well-established, with numerous studies highlighting how a healthy diet can prevent the onset of various chronic illnesses. Consuming a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and healthy fats like those found in fatty fish can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy dietary pattern to combat non-communicable diseases globally. Dietitians play a crucial role in public health by educating individuals on the benefits of healthy eating and guiding them …

Logan University Announces PA Program

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As a leader in integrated healthcare education, Logan University announces a Master of Science in Physician Assistant/Associate (PA) program, expanding its College of Health Sciences degree offerings. The program – which is scheduled to start in January 2026 – hopes to educate students to become competent, caring PAs who practice evidence-based medicine, exhibit cultural sensitivity, demonstrate effective leadership and are devoted to whole healthcare. Logan University President Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD said launching the PA program is the next step in Logan’s goal of becoming a premier whole health university. “Our PA program is unique because of its …