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Five Logan University Faculty Members Honored as Research Scholars

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Five outstanding Logan University faculty members received Logan Research Scholarship pins on May 13, 2024. This is the second year Logan has recognized research scholars for their academic excellence. All the scholars Logan selected were lead authors of a publication in a peer-reviewed journal or lead authors of a workshop, platform or poster presentation at a peer-reviewed conference between May 2023 and May 2024. The scholarship pin colors – blue, bronze, silver and gold – reflect the number of publications in peer-reviewed journals and accepted work to peer-reviewed conferences. Each scholar received blue pins representing they were lead authors of …

Four Logan University Students/Alumni Receive Coveted Spots for the VA Chiropractic Integrated Clinical Practice Residency Program Class of 2025

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Students accepted into program.

Logan University is thrilled to announce that four students/alumni have been selected to join the VA Chiropractic Integrated Clinical Practice Residency Program Class of 2025. Congratulations to current students Chantelle Navarro, placed at VA St Louis; and Ahmed Jaafari, placed at VA Los Angeles; and to alumni Nicholas Littzi, DC (’23), placed at VA Miami; and Olivia Horner, DC, (’23), placed at VA Buffalo. “Many of the candidates from Logan University were extremely qualified with outstanding CVs outlying their solid academic backgrounds, clinical experiences and their leadership activities on campus. As a result of such a robust applicant pool from …

Logan University Announces Opening of The Foot Levelers Women’s Health Clinic

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Logan University proudly opened the new Foot Levelers Women’s Health Clinic at the Montgomery Health Center on the University’s campus. Logan is the first university worldwide to house a women’s health clinic on its premises, showcasing Logan’s commitment to excellence in health, education and service. The clinic offers a comprehensive approach to care, including chiropractic services, diagnostic imaging and nutritional counseling, conveniently accessible for a flat fee of $20, with acupuncture available for an additional $20. The new clinic is led by Emily Kliethermes, DC, who brings more than 25 years of experience in women’s health as a practicing chiropractor …

Logan Professor Retires After 40 Year Legacy, Awarded Professor Emeritus

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Mike Wittmer, DC (’80) always had two rules as a member of Logan’s faculty. “Rule 1: Help students become a successful DC. Rule 2: Refer to Rule 1.” Last week, Dr. Wittmer retired from Logan after 40 years of teaching — a role he never expected to last more than a trimester. “I was only out for four years,” said Wittmer who graduated from Logan in 1980. “But I always felt that Logan was special. I liked the school, I liked what we were doing and I was excited about the opportunities.” “As for teaching, I always thought it was …

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, …

Orangetheory Fitness Coaching Inspires Chiropractic Career: Tyler Lymburner

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Growing up in South Bend, Indiana, Tyler Lymburner initially set his sights on becoming a physical therapist (PT). To reach this goal, he attended and graduated from Trine University in Indiana in 2013 with a degree in Exercise Science. He decided not to attend PT school right away, so he began working as a coach at the Granger Orangetheory Fitness and opened a sports performance business, T2 Sports Performance. “We started small and rented space at a local gym and then kept expanding,” Tyler said. “We trained athletes from Notre Dame University, several local high school athletes, and general population …