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Introducing the Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award

Posted on September 20, 2021September 23, 2021 in Alumni in Leaders Made in President in Symposium

Logan University is proud to announce that Richard M. Bruns, DC (’80), Norman W. Kettner, DC (’80), DACBR, FICC, and William D. Purser, DC (’53) are the inaugural recipients of the Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award. The award represents the highest distinction bestowed upon an alumnus for their accomplishments and for making a significant, lasting difference to Logan. The inaugural winners were selected by the University based on the criteria of leadership, philanthropy, industry achievement and service. “This prestigious award formally recognizes individuals whose exemplary accomplishments, service and commitment have brought credit to Logan as well as the chiropractic …

Logan Faculty Members Featured in the News

Posted on May 25, 2021 in General in Leaders Made

Several Logan faculty members were recently featured in the media offering expertise on how chiropractors can help patients avoid knee surgery, obesity and immune system function, foods that fight infection, and how to improve sleep when struggling from low back pain. Check out the articles below! Chiropractic Economics: Helping your active sports patients to avoid knee surgery by Leslie Reece, DC, MS (’19), CCSP, assistant professor and clinician Chiropractic Economics: Obesity and immune system function: link to cancer, impaired immunity featuring insight from Theresa DeLorenzo, DCN, RD, program director for Logan’s Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance and …

Dr. Sheri Williams Shares Healing Powers of Chiropractic

Posted on March 19, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made

As an instructor for Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, Sheri Williams, DC (’14) is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients through evidence-based research and education. What attracted you to the chiropractic field? Was is a person, or an experience? And what was the moment you knew? I was in a car accident while in undergrad and went to a chiropractor for help with my back pain. I really enjoyed the experience and was amazed at how good I felt after leaving his office. But I never thought I could be a chiropractor myself. I thought I was …

Dr. Haun Earns ACA Academician of the Year Award

Posted on February 16, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in General in Leaders Made

For Daniel Haun, DC (’04), DACBR, earning American Chiropractic Association’s 2021 Academician of the Year Award was something he never saw coming. But even days after receiving the news, he is still surprised. “I remember getting the message from the ACA and I thought they were calling about something to do with giving a lecture,” he said. “But when they said I was the recipient, I was floored. I don’t think it’s sunk in fully. It is quite an honor just to be considered.” Dr. Haun started in academia at Logan in 2009, after earning his Doctor of Chiropractic and …

#LeadersMade: Sydney Brangenberg

Posted on February 11, 2021 in Leaders Made in Students

Sydney Brangenberg, Logan DC student, always knew she wanted to practice chiropractic internationally after graduation. “I love how chiropractors are able to provide ways of maintaining wellness without pharmaceuticals, and it’s exciting to think that I can travel to another country and share my knowledge and care in a region where there aren’t many practitioners,” she said. Taking this passion to Logan, Sydney joined the University’s chapter of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS). In 2020, she became the Americas West Coordinator for the international organization. “Holding a leadership position allows me to teach people around the world and …

#LeadersMade: Willie Ocampo

Posted on January 12, 2021 in Alumni in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made

Willie Ocampo, MS (’17) has always known he wanted to help athletes who are physically or intellectually impaired. As the lead adaptive training exercise physiologist for the Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA)—a non-profit that provides adaptive sports and fitness to individuals with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and those who are hard of hearing—Willie provides individual training to athletes with physical disabilities. DASA is also recognized by the U.S. Olympic and the Paralympic committees as a U.S. Paralympic sports pipeline. “At DASA, we develop relationships with our athletes, and the atmosphere is very family-oriented,” Willie said. “Having a one-on-one personal experience …