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National Nutrition Month: Myth Vs. Fact

By Heidi Obermark, MSAND student As a dietetic intern, I’ve had the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations across a variety of settings, including community nutrition, food service and clinical practice. For National Nutrition Month, I wanted to create a project to celebrate the month and raise awareness at my cardiac rehab rotation at the Heart Care Institute in Creve Coeur, Missouri, where I work closely with patients recovering from cardiac events, helping them make meaningful lifestyle changes. I developed a “Nutrition Myth Vs. Fact” flyer, featuring a different topic every week. My goal was to address common nutritional …

Dr. Cheryl Burtle’s Career at Logan is a ‘Dream Come True’

Cheryl Burtle, DC (’99), RT (R) (BD) (ARRT), CCD® realized she wanted to become a chiropractor at the age of 12 when she accompanied her mother to a chiropractic appointment at the office of Lois Ward, DC (’63). “There were cards in the reception area at Dr. Ward’s office that said, ‘If you are interested in chiropractic, send this to Logan University,’” Dr. Burtle said. “So, I did, and I started receiving the Tower. I knew chiropractic was my calling.” After two years working as a radiologic technologist at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri, Dr. Burtle decided …

Healing Heroes Through Holistic Healthcare

For Camilus Oledibe, a 2022 graduate of Logan University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology program, helping others is a calling deeply rooted in service and compassion. From his time at Logan to his current studies at Baylor University, Camilus continues to combine his passion for holistic healing with his dedication to supporting fellow service members. Originally from West Africa, Camilus relocated with his family to Austin, Texas at the age of 20. His search for an institution that embraced a holistic approach to healthcare quickly led him to Logan. “I wanted a university that would teach me to care …

Understanding Dry Needling and Its Role in Healthcare

Dry needling is an increasingly popular therapeutic technique used for managing muscle pain and dysfunction. While often associated with acupuncture, dry needling is a distinct practice rooted in Western medicine, focusing specifically on soft tissue manipulation. Its regulation and scope of practice vary by state, creating different legal and professional landscapes depending on location and practitioner qualifications. Although both dry needling and acupuncture involve the insertion of thin needles into the skin, their underlying principles and applications differ significantly. Acupuncture, grounded in traditional Chinese medicine, focuses on restoring the body’s energy flow (Qi) by stimulating specific meridian points. It is …

Caring for the Whole Woman: Dr. Cypress Garrett

A passion for women’s healthcare and an interest in practicing in an integrated environment led Cypress Garrett, DC (’10) to become the first chiropractor to work for St. Luke’s Medical Group, the network of physicians within St. Luke’s, a premier regional health system located in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Garrett grew up in central New York with dreams of becoming a physician. She had considered medical school and massage therapy, but a visit to a chiropractor affirmed her decision. “I realized this was the kind of doctor I wanted to become: someone who looks for the root of an issue to …

Master of Science in Chiropractic Pediatrics – How Does it Differ from A Diplomate?

Chiropractors interested in adding to their education to become pediatric experts have a few different options. Among the choices are earning a Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP), a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Pediatrics (DABCP), a Diplomate in the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (DACCP), a Certificate in the Academy Council of Chiropractic (CACCP), or obtaining a Master of Science degree in Chiropractic Pediatrics (MSCP) from Logan University. Traditional diplomate programs typically range from 200 to 400 hours, spanning two to three years, and provide post-graduate content in pediatrics for chiropractors, including a mix of hybrid or …