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Dr. Chris Williams, Team Chiropractor for Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Tampa Bay Rays

Posted on April 28, 2021April 29, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

Back in the mid-90s when Chris Williams, DC (’98) was still a student at Logan, he wrote down three goals: Open two chiropractic offices Work with a professional sports team Retire by age 50 Dr. Williams proudly accomplished those goals at the end of 2020. But 2021 would bring one more life experience that Dr. Williams never could have imagined: being a part of the team that won the Super Bowl. Leading up to that, he recalls a single moment during halftime at the Buccaneers vs. Giants Monday night game on November 2, 2020. “It was super cold and we …

Virtual Fitness Classes Keep Patients Engaged at Wisconsin Clinic

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences

Jacob Kornetzke, DC (’17), MS (’16) has been passionate about chiropractic care and helping others since he was young. “Growing up, my mom had chronic migraines. After years of taking dozens of different pain medications, a friend referred her to a chiropractor,” Dr. Kornetzke said. “That doctor made a huge difference in her life, which I witnessed firsthand when tagging along to her adjustments. I was immediately intrigued and knew I wanted to be a chiropractor when I grew up.” So, that’s what he did. Dr. Kornetzke graduated from Logan in 2017 and then moved back to his home state …

Logan University Partners with University Hospitals Connor Integrative Health Network for Student Training

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in General in Students

Logan University is proud to announce a clinical training affiliation with University Hospitals (UH) Connor Integrative Health Network in Cleveland, Ohio. The partnership was established through Logan graduate David Vincent, DC (’91), Buoncore Family Endowed Director of Chiropractic Medicine at UH Connor Integrative Health Network. Dr. Vincent was responsible for introducing chiropractic to the UH organization and has integrated chiropractic into a number of UH institutes, such as primary care, sports medicine, and spine and pain management. Dr. Vincent said clinical training affiliation will allow Logan Doctor of Chiropractic students to rotate through the UH system, gaining valuable experience in …

Playing in the Big Leagues: Dr. Emma Minx Finds Dream Job with Chicago Bears

Posted on April 20, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

As one of only two female chiropractors working in the National Football League (NFL), Emma Minx, DC (‘14), CCSP, MS sees her role with the Chicago Bears in some ways like an offensive lineman. She’s clearing a path for others behind her. “I feel a responsibility to create opportunities for others,” she said. “If I was unable to get the job done, that could affect women getting jobs in the NFL or other male-dominated fields. It is a challenge, and I am constantly evaluating and determining new ways to rise above expectations.” Working alongside her former colleague Stuart Yoss, DC, …

A Chiropractic Touchdown: Logan Alumnus Dr. Ben Johnson Treats Tennessee Titans

Posted on April 20, 2021May 5, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic in Sports At Logan

A sea of silver and blue engulfs Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The smell of freshly cut grass fills the air. While on-field warm-ups take place, sideline reporters give pre-game updates. Coaches review playbooks. Referees prepare for the coin toss. In the locker room, Ben Johnson, DC (’11), MS (’11), ICCSP adjusts the world’s best football players to ensure they are at peak mobility for the many hits they will soon dodge. It’s game day. Or for Dr. Johnson, it’s a typical Sunday as the team chiropractor for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). Dr. Johnson evaluates …

A Win for the Ages: Logan Alumnus Dr. Mike Murphy Takes Part in St. Louis Blues Championship

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

It took several days for Mike Murphy, DC (’95) to get through the 500 texts he received after the St. Louis Blues clinched the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history in summer 2019. For the past 22 years, Dr. Murphy has served as the official chiropractor for the St. Louis hockey team. He admits that June 12, 2019, “was a pretty surreal moment” of his career. “We’ve come close a few times, but in order to win the Stanley Cup, a lot of things have to go your way … good players, staying healthy and, of course, …