This story was originally published in The Tower – Volume 1, 2026.
When Judy Lindquist first visited Logan University’s Montgomery Health Center on campus more than a decade ago, she was seeking relief from neck pain that had built up over years of teaching and performing music. Today, she feels like she is a part of one big family.
“I’ve been coming to the Montgomery Health Center for years because it’s effective and affordable and everyone truly cares,” Judy said. “They listen and make you feel comfortable and cared for every time you walk in.”
Music is an integral part of Judy’s life. A lifelong violin player and former music teacher, she is now a freelance violinist and serves as music director and organist at her church.
“Visiting the clinic is part of my routine, and it’s the maintenance that keeps me healthy, active and doing what I love,” Judy said. “If I skip my regular appointments, I feel it. After every visit, I can play music again pain-free. That means everything.”
Mero Nunez, DC (‘88), clinician and associate professor at Logan has worked with Judy for the past four years. His care team takes a collaborative approach, focusing on improving patients’ quality of life rather than simply reacting to pain or flare-ups.
“Judy understands the need to be proactive with her health,” Dr. Nunez said. “At this stage in her treatment plan, it’s about providing periodic care, including spinal adjustments, manual therapy and advice on home exercises and stretches. When we get to know what a patient values, we can better support them.”
That philosophy is ingrained in Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. DC students rotate through Logan Health Centers under the supervision of faculty clinicians, and working with Judy has been a formative experience for many of them.
“Judy shows up engaged and invested in her own progress,” said Emma Tippie, a trimester 8 DC student. “Being a part of her care team has taught me to listen for how well patients know their own bodies and the importance of educating them on how to get ahead of their discomfort.”
Bryce Tucker, a trimester 8 DC student, said Judy’s openness to different approaches has helped her grow in the clinic. After Bryce introduced a cervical flexion-distraction technique, Judy reported a noticeable reduction in neck stiffness and pain.
“She always comes in with excitement and a positive attitude, and she’s very in tune with her body, which gives us a better understanding of what’s effective,” Bryce said.
For Judy, being in a unique environment where students gain hands-on learning is part of the appeal of Logan Health Centers.
“Every new student doctor brings something different, including the latest techniques,” Judy said. “That’s what I love about coming here.”
Now a familiar face at the Montgomery Health Center, Judy is viewed not just as a patient, but as part of the Logan community.