See what NWHSU faculty, students and alum are up to & where your education and career could go.
In 2021, Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) interviewed Dr. Kailee Carlson, DCM, L.Ac., RN, who was then a near-graduation acupuncture student. At the time of the interview, Dr. Carlson had spent five years working full time as a registered nurse… Read More ›
Paul Magee, LAc ’06 was elected Chair of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA). The ASA is a national organization representing licensed acupuncturists and their state associations across the U.S. “The reason I wanted to be on the board of the ASA,” Magee explains,… Read More ›
NWHSU\’s Post Baccalaureate Premedical (PBPH) prepares students for their next chapters. The best time of the year? When they get started! This fall, 26 alums are starting medical school, dental school, and PA school. Excitingly this year, four students are… Read More ›
Dr. Watters, new director of the HPC, brings Olympic-class level sports medicine expertise to Minnesota. She joins NWHSU from her role as Senior Healthcare Director at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and brings expertise as a licensed chiropractor and acupuncturist…. Read More ›
Andrea Albertson, DC, Research and Policy Associate at NWHSU, continues to make important contributions to chiropractic research. Lead Author of Important Letter to the Editor Dr. Albertson published a letter to the editor in Neurological Sciences, a peer-reviewed journal. As… Read More ›
In this article, we talk to an expert about how to search for integrative health and health coaching jobs. We also share job titles for you to add to your search to make your job hunt more successful! If you’re… Read More ›
In this article, you\’ll learn about the benefits of facial acupuncture, or cosmetic acupuncture. You\’ll also understand how it compares to baby Botox, and what to do if you\’re interested in trying it! Wrinkle prevention and anti-aging are having a… Read More ›
A degree in Kinesiology is a smart and practical choice for aspiring chiropractors. In this article we will explore what Kinesiology is, what a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology entails, and how it can help you meet chiropractic school prerequisites… Read More ›
With heavy hearts, we’re sharing that former colleague Jim McDonald passed away on June 26, 2025. Jim’s impact on the NWHSU community was immeasurable. He served in a wide assortment of roles from 1977-2012: from Anatomy Professor to Chief Financial… Read More ›
We talked with NWHSU Bloomington Clinic chiropractic Dr. Doug Kaster about the importance of proper foot and ankle alignment and how patients might benefit from chiropractic care for their feet. Over 25% of the body’s bones are in the feet: 26… Read More ›
