This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024. In a family full of cardiologists, healthcare and healing are all Martin Camara, DC, ICSC has ever known. Growing up in the Philippines, he planned to follow in his family’s footsteps as a medical specialist. “I took the pre-med route, but I was looking for a field that really specialized in the entire body,” Dr. Camara said. He first learned about chiropractic over a phone call with his brother, who was completing a cardiology residency in America. He told him about doctors called chiropractors. “This was in the late …
Category: Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics
A Journey of Healing and Support with Pediatric Chiropractic Care
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 …
Q&A with MS-CP graduate Dr. Jackeline García-Díaz | Preguntas y respuestas con la Dra. Jackeline García-Díaz, graduada de MS-CP
Meet Jackeline García-Díaz, DC, MS (’24)—one of seven Logan University students who made history when they graduated in the inaugural class of Logan’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program. Dr. García-Díaz received her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec in 2012. She has been practicing chiropractic in Mexico City, Mexico, and started Logan’s MS-CP program in the fall of 2022. Tell us about your practice in Mexico City Dr. García-Díaz: For the past nine years, I have been the CEO of private chiropractic practice offices. In addition, for 10 years, I have …
First Cohort of Chiropractic Pediatrics Students Graduate from Logan
Seven students made history in August 2024 when they became the first class to graduate from Logan University’s Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program. The graduating students included Caitlin Davis, DC, MS (’24); Jackeline García Díaz, DC, MS (’24); Ashley McCool, DC (’21), MS (’24); Richard McWilliam, DC, MS (’24); Carole Smith, DC, MEd, MS (’24); Jason Van Sickle, DC (’12), MS (’24); and Lauren Wright, DC (’20), MS (’24). “This program was a great experience,” said Dr. McCool. “It was exciting to be part of the first graduating class and now be leaders in the field.” Logan …
Chiropractic Pediatric Students Gather on Campus for PedTRA Weekend
Students enrolled in Logan University’s online Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MS-CP) program recently attended their first in-person PedTRA session, the capstone for the Pediatric Technique I course students take during the second trimester of the MS-CP program. “These in-person PedTRA sessions are the highlight of the program for everyone,” said Elise Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC, founding program director of Logan’s MS-CP program. “Students get to spend time with each other over the 3-day event and have the opportunity to work one-on-one with their instructors. It’s truly transformative, and it’s the time when we see students really step into …
Dr. Sara Cuperus Nurtures the Next Generation of Chiropractors and Children
Sara Cuperus, DC has practiced for more than two decades, treating a wide variety of patients from athletes to expecting women and children. Located in the heart of Minnesota, Dr. Cuperus’ practice initially leaned toward sports chiropractic due to her background in athletic training. However, she soon broadened her focus to include all demographics, realizing the importance of a diverse skill set in treating everyone effectively. Her practice in Sartell now includes a significant number of pregnant women and children, a reflection of her evolving expertise and personal life as a mother. After completing her undergraduate degree in exercise science …