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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
Kathy Meyer Provides Integrative Care in Rural Montana

Twenty years ago, Kathy Meyer, DC ‘93 had a conversation with a doctor passionate about expanding an existing clinic into a more integrative healthcare facility. At the end of the conversation, she casually said “If you ever build it, let… Read More ›

Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
Christine Goertz’s Prolific Chiropractic Research Career

Christine Goertz, PhD, DC ‘91 started her prolific research career with curiosity. Currently, she is a professor in Musculoskeletal Research at the Duke Clinical Research Institute and Vice Chair for Implementation of Spine Health Innovations in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers, Alumni News
Acupuncture Careers: Acupuncture Research and Private Practice

We talked with Ayla Wolf, LAc, DAOM & Sophia Bouwens, LAc about the acupuncture research careers they\’ve built, specializing in neurology.  Dr. Ayla Wolf and Sophia Bouwens both work in private practice at Dr. Wolf’s clinic: Healing Response Acupuncture and… Read More ›

Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers, Policy and Research News
Chiropractic Career in Research with an Eye Towards Social Impact

Sometimes, winding paths are the best way to reach a destination. For Andrea Albertson, DC, research and policy associate at NWHSU and RAND REACH scholar for early career research, this rings true. She’s built a chiropractic career in research by… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers, Inside Chiro School
Inside Chiro School: My First Year as an Associate Chiropractor 

Wish you could have a firsthand account of what being an associate chiropractor is like? I\’m Kit Harlow, DC, a recent NWHSU grad who just wrapped up my first year as an associate chiropractor. Want to get into the nitty… Read More ›

Chiropractic
How NWHSU Measures Up: Tuition, Grad Rates & Board Scores

Choosing a chiropractic school is a huge decision. How do you compare different programs, and ultimately make your choice? We’ve compiled what matters in choosing a chiropractic school to show exactly how NWHSU measures up.   You’ll want to think… Read More ›

University News
The Joint Chiropractic Establishes Major Scholarship at Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN (March 31, 2025) – Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), a leading health sciences university, announced the creation of a major endowed scholarship by The Joint Corp., the nation’s largest franchisor of chiropractic care through The Joint Chiropractic® network…. Read More ›

Faculty News, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Faculty & Staff Shine at 2025 ACC-RAC

The 2025 ACC-RAC Conference took place late March in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme, “Transformative Trends in Healthcare,” was a perfect fit for NWHSU faculty and staff who presented their work. Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH, Andrea Albertson, DC and… Read More ›

Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers presents at International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH,  presented in a panel discussion and displayed a poster at the 2025 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health. Held in Seattle, the theme was \”Leaders & Learners: Advancing Whole Health Together.\” Dr. Maiers presented on… Read More ›

Faculty News, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers Authors New Health Equity Checklist for Research

Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH, Executive Director of Research and Innovation at NWHSU, authored a new article in Ethics, Medicine, and Public Health. Maiers collaborated on \”Health equity checklist for research\” with leaders from institutions across the U.S. and Canada…. Read More ›