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A Toast to Teaching: Drs. Hillgartner, Gutweiler, Cranwell Celebrate Combined 145 Years at Logan

Posted on May 25, 2023 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Tower Magazine

Three College of Chiropractic faculty members recently celebrated a combined 145 years of teaching at Logan University: Roy Hillgartner, DC (’69), instructor; John Gutweiler, PhD, professor; and Richard Cranwell, DC (’76), MS, DACBN, professor. After decades of dedication, each educator has made his mark on the university. Dr. Cranwell—who is celebrating 46 years of teaching this April—has developed numerous courses for Logan, including static palpation, motion palpation, extremity adjusting and case management. Applying what he learned during a one-year internship with Clarence Gonstead, DC in 1976, he also founded Logan’s introductory and advanced Gonstead method courses, which he continues to …

From IT to Nutrition: Logan MS-AND Grad Realizes Passion for Nutrition

Posted on April 3, 2023 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences

Michelle Hately discovered her passion for nutrition while working in an entirely different industry. She was working in IT consulting and was on the road a lot. After a few years of progressing her career in the IT field, she realized she wasn’t truly passionate about the work she was doing. “While I traveled, I was always listening to podcasts and reading books about health and nutrition simply because I was really interested in that,” said Michelle. “I decided to explore to that more to see what a career in that field could look like.” Michelle started doing research and …

How To Earn Continuing Education Credits to Keep Your Chiropractic License in Good Standing

Posted on February 17, 2023June 25, 2024 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic in Symposium

Navigating continuing education (CE) requirements for Doctors of Chiropractic can be confusing. Amber Henry, Logan University’s director of continuing education, offered some advice for DCs looking to fulfill their CE requirements. Why do chiropractors need continuing education hours? As with any profession, it’s important to further your skills and knowledge. Chiropractors are required to hold a state license that is maintained through continuing education. This ensures that all Doctors of Chiropractic are staying current in their field, while continuously learning and experiencing new methods, techniques, data, research and more. How do chiropractors earn continuing education hours? Doctors of Chiropractic can …

Logan Grad One of Nation’s First Certified Performance & Sports Scientists

Posted on February 7, 2023June 25, 2024 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences

As a lifelong athlete, the field of sports science always intrigued Colin Doherty, M.S., LAT, ATC, CSCS, CPSS, CES, ITAT, PES. During his career as an athletic trainer, Colin spent time learning about strength and conditioning programs and how the professions overlap with athletic training. In 2020, he decided to enroll in Logan’s Master of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program to further his education and give himself a competitive edge in the industry. “I hadn’t been in school for twelve years and was really stressed out at first about my decision to go back,” said Colin. s Earning …

Dr. David Berger: The Path to Pediatric Chiropractic

Posted on February 3, 2023January 31, 2023 in Alumni in College of Chiropractic

As a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic in The Netherlands, David Berger, DC was looking to take his career to the next level. “I have always loved treating patients and helping people, but I wanted to upgrade my skills and knowledge in chiropractic, especially with kids,” said Dr. Berger, who earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa in 2016. “It just felt like something I needed and wanted to do. It was in practice that he discovered Logan’s new Master of Science in Integrative Pediatrics program. “I looked it up and sounded exactly what I …

Recent Logan Grads’ SACA Involvement Leads to National Appointments

Posted on January 17, 2023June 27, 2024 in Alumni in Clubs & Organizations in College of Chiropractic

Making time to get involved in various clubs and organizations while in college can be difficult. But for recent Logan Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) graduates Breanna Leach, DC (’22) and Tristan Alley, DC (’22), their involvement in Logan’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) started at the beginning of their journey at Logan. “In a trimester 1 class, members from SACA came in and highlighted the importance of being in professional organizations,” explained Dr. Leach. “Their passion for fighting for the progression of chiropractic care really interested me.” SACA is a community of student doctors who support evidence-based, patient-centered, collaborative-care practice. …