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Dr. Aubrianna Jones Serves as Medical Center’s First Chiropractic Fellow

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This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024 Aubrianna Jones, DC (‘23) began her role as the first chiropractic fellow at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in July 2024. This fellowship is a one-year, full time faculty position housed in the Department of Neurosurgery that is designed to provide fellows with advanced training as a spine and musculoskeletal focused member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Dr. Jones was no stranger to MCW. Her path to this role began with a four-month chiropractic student preceptorship at the college. Working with a team that included physical therapists, pain psychologists, …

Former Miss Rodeo Missouri Aspires to Heal Humans and Horses with Chiropractic Care

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This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024 Kaitlyn Ayers saddled up for her first horseback ride when she was only 2 years old. She began taking regular lessons, and by age 13, she had her own horse and was competing in barrel racing and pole bending competitions at rodeos in and around her hometown of Sikeston, Missouri. “Although no one in my family rode, I’ve loved horses for as long as I can remember,” Kaitlyn said. “As my skills as a rider developed, I wanted to try new things and push my boundaries, which is why …

Logan Alumnus Brings Innovative Invention to Life While Running His Own Practice

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By the age of five, Ryan Swier, DC (’97), already knew he wanted to continue his family’s legacy as a fourth-generation chiropractor. As a child, he dreaded trips to the doctor, especially when he needed to get shots, but his experience with his uncle, Thomas Joseph Swier, DC (’70), was different. “I always thought my uncle was the cool doctor because he didn’t give shots and I wanted to be like him,” Dr. Swier said. “He had nothing but good things to say about Logan, so when I was looking for a place to continue my education, I knew where …

National Chiropractic Health Month: Pediatric Patients

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For many parents, finding the right care for their children can be overwhelming. Kaitlyn Lindbloom, a mom from Wildwood, Missouri, experienced this firsthand when her newborn daughter started showing signs of tight neck muscles, misalignment, and lip and cheek ties. Unsure of what to do, Kaitlyn turned to a holistic mom group on social media, where a suggestion led her to the pediatric clinic at Logan University’s Montgomery Health Centers. “I received chiropractic care for myself, but I never thought to try it for my kids,” Kaitlyn said. “We were desperate with our second-born and willing to try anything.” In …

National Chiropractic Health Month: Alexis Roberts

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Between swimming, figuring skating and martial arts, Alexis Roberts—a 16-year-old homeschooled student— is no stranger to sports-related injuries. “I am always getting injured, so I needed the help,” she said. “We found out about Logan University Health Centers after my mom received an email about their services.” Since then, chiropractic care has become a reliable source of support for Alexis. Ashley Vogt, DC (’07), a clinician at Logan’s Montgomery Health Center, sees Alexis one to two times a week to help her alleviate pain, improve mobility and restore proper alignment and function to her musculoskeletal system. “Chiropractic care has helped …

National Chiropractic Health Month: Kurt Sliefert

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For most of his life, 44-year-old Kurt Sliefert had not considered chiropractic care. As the Food Service Director at Logan University, he was aware of the Logan University Health Centers but had no personal experience with its services—until one day he decided to visit. From his very first visit, Kurt was impressed by the professionalism at the Health Centers. He initially started going to establish a baseline, ensuring quicker access to care if any health issues arose. He then began weekly visits for maintenance and continued to see clinicians for over a year. “The student clinicians were nothing but professional,” …