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A New Chapter Begins: Logan Clinician Ventures to Vietnam to Open Chiropractic Clinic

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A dream that was put on hold for five years is now coming to fruition for Jesse Politowski, DC (’13). The Logan clinician is starting a new chapter of his life in Vietnam where he plans to open a chiropractic clinic. “After I graduated from Logan, I worked in Southeast Asia for six years,” he 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 practice.” Dr. Politowski said in the country that is home to approximately 98 million people, …

MSCP Faculty Member Jenny Brocker, DC Journey to Pediatric Care Excellence

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Jenny Brocker’s, DC passion for pediatric care began in elementary school, where she first had the dream of becoming a pediatric doctor. Growing up as a chiropractor’s daughter, her path seemed naturally inclined toward chiropractic care, despite briefly considering other healthcare careers along the way. In 2007, she graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport campus. In 2008, Dr. Brocker was hired as a clinical chiropractor by Dr. Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, program director for Logan University’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP). She and Dr. Hewitt, with whom she continues to work closely in their practice, also …

Nurturing Well-Being from the Start: Pediatric Chiropractor Dr. Allison Harvey

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In recent years there has been increasing interest in chiropractic care for pediatric patients as a gentle and non-invasive option to support their well-being as they grow. Allison Harvey, DC (’06), DICCP finds herself at the forefront of this movement as a seasoned pediatric chiropractor and now a faculty member for Logan University’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatric (MS-CP) program. This specialized degree is for chiropractors looking to delve deeper into the pediatric field. Dr. Harvey has been treating children since 2006 and is one of the only Diplomates in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP) in Missouri. In addition to …

Celebrating Women in Health Care: Beatrice B. Hagen, DC

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Logan University is embarking on a new Women in Health Care series where we will share stories of women who have or are shaping the future of health care. Join us as we highlight the achievements of extraordinary women, the challenges they have overcome, and how they have inspired others. The series begins with Beatrice B. Hagen, DC (’40), a pioneer in the field of chiropractic. An accomplished professional as well as an independent and successful woman, Dr. Hagen is known for breaking two major chiropractic gender barriers. She was the first female president of an accredited chiropractic college and …

Physical Therapist and Instructor Earning Logan’s Ed.D. To Increase Impact on Students

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Samantha Marocco, PT, DPT, MS, GCS Emeritus came to Logan University for her Doctor of Education in Health Professions Education (Ed.D.) to make a bigger impact in student success at her teaching position at Utica University. “I looked into Logan’s Ed.D. curriculum, and I found it to be the perfect fit for my career goals and the audience I am trying to impact,” she said. Dr. Marocco earned her master’s degree in basic science/gerontology from Clarkson University and her bachelors and doctor of physical therapy degrees from Russell Sage College.  After working with older adults for several years, she also …

The Important Role Nutrition Plays in Chiropractic Care

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A person’s diet can significantly impact the function of their musculoskeletal system. That is why many chiropractors treat their patients by not only providing adjustments, but also evaluating their nutritional health. “Nutrition and chiropractic care have always gone hand in hand,” said Weston Holzinger, DC (‘16), MS-NHP (‘16), DABCI, assistant professor at Logan University. “Many influential figures in chiropractic—including Drs. BJ Palmer and Clarence Gonstead—gave nutritional advice as part of their whole health approach to health care.” According to Dr. Holzinger, making smart food choices can help people maximize the benefits of their chiropractic care. For instance, a poor diet …