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Logan University to Provide Chiropractic Care to St. Louis Community College Student-Athletes

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Logan University is proud to announce its partnership with St. Louis Community College (STLCC), allowing Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) interns to provide chiropractic consulting and care for its student-athletes. “This partnership will provide Logan interns practical learning opportunities while providing STLCC student-athletes with additional treatment and care,” said Logan’s Associate Provost of the College of Chiropractic, Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, DHPE (’23), FICC. “Logan is proud to build this relationship with STLCC.” In addition to chiropractic treatment and care, STLCC’s athletes will receive injury-related diagnostic and treatment services, nutritional counseling and more. STLCC athletes will also be able to …

Logan University Unveils Coggins Education Wing

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Logan University unveiled the Coggins Education Wing, which encompasses the north end of Logan’s Administration Building. The wing is named after alumnus William Coggins, DC (’40), who served as Logan’s third president for 18 years. Under his leadership, Logan became nationally accredited and led the merging of Missouri Chiropractic College and Logan. In 1973, he greatly expanded Logan’s campus by acquiring the buildings and grounds of the former Maryknoll Seminary, where Logan is housed today. Throughout his years as an academic leader and chiropractic clinician, Dr. Coggins was a strong advocate for research in both academic settings and in the …

Versatile MS-HI Student Hopes to Harness Power of Data Science for Global Charity

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As the director of communications for multinational nonprofit World Spine Care, a podcaster, a father of two, a professional ballroom dancer, and trail runner, Nathan Cashion, DC is a man of many talents. To further expand his horizons, Dr. Cashion is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Health Informatics (MS-HI) at Logan University. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise science—along with a minor in ballroom dance—from Brigham Young University in 2010. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) as well as his master’s degree in exercise and sports science from the University of Western States in 2016. After …

Blazing Trails in Puerto Rico: Jake Halverson Brings Chiropractic Radiology to the Islands

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Jake Halverson, DC, DACBR, RMSK has blazed a trail by combining a passion for teaching with a dedication to advancing chiropractic care. Raised in Utah, Dr. Halverson knew he wanted to be a chiropractor from an early age. His path began with a degree in zoology with a minor in chemistry from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, laying the foundation for his future. He then earned his Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) from Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus in California, where he graduated as valedictorian in 2018. Eager to expand his expertise, he came to Logan University for a …

Arrows and Adjustments: Dr. Devon Ackroyd’s Adventure with the United States Archery Team

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Devon Ackroyd, DC, MS-SSR, DACBSP, Cert. MDT, assistant professor at Logan University, recently served on the medical staff for the United States Archery Team (USAT) on the way to the World Cup 2024. Dr. Ackroyd traveled to Pudong, China, and spent ten days treating the top-ranked male and female recurve and compound archers in the country. “The experience was great. It’s always great learning a new sport, meeting new athletes, being in a new city and experiencing different cultures,” Dr. Ackroyd said. Dr. Ackroyd is in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s (USOPC) medical provider pool – a group …

Dr. Claire Johnson Becomes Adjunct Faculty Member for Logan’s MS-CP Program

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Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD, DACBSP, FICC was first introduced to chiropractic at 17 years old when she had her first adjustment. While she was pursuing her bachelor’s degree at the University of California in San Diego, her interest in becoming a chiropractor grew as she realized she enjoyed helping people become more functional. “One of the main events that confirmed my career path was when I had a health problem that no health provider was able to figure out except for a chiropractor,” Dr. Johnson said. “It was very powerful to be healed by someone just using his hands.” …