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A Journey of Healing and Support with Pediatric Chiropractic Care

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Navigating the health and well-being of young children can be challenging for families. For one family in Sauk Rapids, MN, finding the right care was life-changing. Sarah Elness brings all three of her children to Chiropractic Performance Center in nearby Sartell, MN for chiropractic care. “I have been bringing my children to this practice for many years,” Sarah said. “I chose this practice, and specifically Dr. Sara Cuperus, due to the level of training and specialization she offers in pediatric chiropractic.” Sarah’s first visit to Dr. Cuperus’ clinic was when her middle child was born and had a tough time …

Chiropractic Care and Opioid Recovery: The Multidisciplinary Pain Management Team at Affinia Healthcare

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Noah Hass, a trimester 10 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) student at Logan University, is working on his preceptorship within the Integrated Health Centers Affinia Healthcare rotation – a community health center serving the safety net population historically impacted by low socioeconomic status, chronic pain and the opioid crisis. Known for his motivation and innovative ideas, Noah was placed with a pain management team, working closely with Kelsey Lewis, DC (’17), a seasoned clinician at Logan University Health Centers. Dr. Lewis had long been a proponent of integrating chiropractic care into pain management strategies, especially for patients suffering from chronic pain …

Logan University Welcomes New Director of Health Centers

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Logan University is excited to welcome Mayda Serrano-Alvira, DC, MEd as the new Director of Logan University Health Centers. Dr. Serrano-Alvira brings nearly 15 years of chiropractic experience to Logan. As director, she will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Health Centers and will work collaboratively with clinical educators and staff members to ensure a student-focused clinical training experience, quality patient care, and appropriate business practices, consistent with programmatic and institutional goals. “I am deeply honored to step into the role of Director of Health Centers at Logan University,” Dr. Serrano-Alvira said. “The work we do here …

Simulation Center Helps Shape the Next Generation of Health Professionals

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Logan University’s Simulation Center offers students a unique learning opportunity and is a multi-purpose resource for clinical simulation, testing and self-study. Students in both the College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences can use the Simulation Center to fine-tune their clinical skills, learn more about anatomy and practice patient interaction. Melissa Engelson, DC, DHPE (’19), MS (’12), CSCS, DACBSP®, TSAC-F, director of assessment and clinical simulation at Logan University, leads the center and brings her expertise in working with a wide range of patients, abilities and ages. Dr. Engelson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from …

Logan University to Provide Chiropractic Care to St. Louis Community College Student-Athletes

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Logan University is proud to announce its partnership with St. Louis Community College (STLCC), allowing Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) interns to provide chiropractic consulting and care for its student-athletes. “This partnership will provide Logan interns practical learning opportunities while providing STLCC student-athletes with additional treatment and care,” said Logan’s Associate Provost of the College of Chiropractic, Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (’23), FICC. “Logan is proud to build this relationship with STLCC.” In addition to chiropractic treatment and care, STLCC’s athletes will receive injury-related diagnostic and treatment services, nutritional counseling and more. STLCC athletes will also be able to …

How Chiropractic Care Can Help Throughout Pregnancy

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Pregnancy is certainly a transformative journey for women and some of the physical changes can bring about some discomfort. As the body undergoes the various stages of pregnancy, some women may experience back pain, pelvic discomfort, postural changes and many other issues. Chiropractic care can help alleviate some of the discomforts and can help women thrive during pregnancy. At Logan University’s new Foot Levelers Women’s Health Clinic, led by Emily Kliethermes, DC, many patients are seen who are pregnant and are planning on becoming pregnant. Before pregnancy, clinicians work with women to get their bodies ready by making sure the …