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Sports Science & Rehab Grad Beth Bearden Keeps Soldiers in Top Shape

Posted on May 11, 2021May 10, 2021 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Sports At Logan

As a fitness program specialist for the U.S. Army at Fort Carson Military Base in Fort Carson, Colorado, Beth Bearden, MS (’20), CSCS, TSAC-F, CES has taken her career to a new stage – literally. Beth received her Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Directing from the University of Houston and went on to become a musical theatre actor for 15 years. At that time, her acting career started to overlap with her fitness career as she began to make a more concerted effort to learn about fitness and also began to educate and train her fellow actors. “I went …

Dr. Jessica Randolph: Making a Case for Logan’s Master’s in Sports Science & Rehabilitation

Posted on April 30, 2021May 5, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Health Sciences in Sports At Logan

Logan’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation degree program was barely off the ground when Jessica Randolph, EdD, MS decided to enroll. Having just earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and unsure of whether to pursue a master’s degree in nutrition or sports performance, Dr. Randolph came across the new degree offered at Logan. “I was intrigued and willing to take a risk coming into a newly developed program,” she said. “The program seemed to fill the educational gaps that I needed and would offer me the most versatility in my career.” …

An Athlete Training Athletes: Dr. Joel Dekanich

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

Whether competing as an Ironman himself or treating high-level and professional athletes on and off the field, Joel Dekanich, DC, FNP-C, MSN, MS (’13), DACBSP, CSCS has a deep love for sports―a passion he found at a young age as a competitive athlete and then years later propelled into a successful career as a sports chiropractor. A 1994 graduate of Palmer College, Dr. Dekanich is the founder and director of Vail Integrative Medical Group (VMG) in Vail, Colorado, a nationally renowned clinic specializing in a comprehensive ‘team’ approach to sports and spinal injuries. The multidisciplinary clinic offers chiropractic, physical therapy, …

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 …

Meet Dr. Elise Hewitt

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 in College of Health Sciences in General

Logan University is proud to welcome Elise G. Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC as program director for chiropractic pediatric education. A board certified pediatric chiropractor and one of the foremost authorities in the specialty of chiropractic pediatrics, Dr. Hewitt has spent her entire career advocating for the chiropractic care of children. Dr. Hewitt is an alumna of the University of Colorado and a summa cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now UWS). In addition to treating children in her pediatrics-only practice, Dr. Hewitt served as president of the ACA Pediatrics Council for 10 years and is a member of the …

Logan’s BSHB Program Helps Veteran Achieve Dream of Attending Medical School

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 in College of Health Sciences in Students

For James Robinson, Logan University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (BSHB) program presented a path for him to achieve his dream of becoming a physician. James was a specialist in the United States Army’s 3rd Special Forces Group stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from 2006 to 2010. After he was disabled during combat while deployed in Afghanistan, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve until 2014. When he started working at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System as an advanced medical support assistant and intermediate care technician, he realized he wanted to study medicine. “My goal …