Academic and Technique Clubs
Activator Club
Learn Activator Methods protocol and evaluation technique.
Student leaders: Trent Frisch, Ezra Schlotthauer
Faculty advisor: Dr. Kevin Kalb
Meetings: Thursdays, Noon-1:00 p.m., Room 203
Advanced Muscle Palpation Club (AMP)
Learn and utilize the Advanced Muscle Palpation technique through an understanding of chiropractic philosophy and information presented in the AMP technique manual.
Student leaders: Danielle Berger, Craig Kohout
Faculty advisor: Dr. Kevin Kalb
Meetings: Mondays, Noon-1:00 p.m., Room 206
Animal Chiropractic Club
Further your interest and knowledge of the animal chiropractic profession.
Student leaders: Jacqueline Hermann, Derek Magnus
Faculty advisor: Dr. Km Swineheart
Meetings: As announced
Applied Kinesiology Club
Understand and learn the Applied Kinesiology Technique through active learning, speakers and guided discussion.
Student leaders: Tanae Komportl, Liam Miller, Dan Winkles
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jodell Skaufel
Meetings: As announced
Chiropractic Philosophy Club
Discuss principles of chiropractic to further develop your own personal philosophy of chiropractic.
Student leaders: Parker Dahlgren, Kevin Holman, Nick Johnson, Ryan Nolte
Faculty advisor: Dr. Joseph Sweere
Meetings: As announced
Club Mariposa
Find out about opportunities to practice chiropractic or massage therapy at La Clinica de la Mariposa in Costa Rica. Learn about serving Latino populations and expand your knowledge of mission trips that provide a multicultural experience.
Student leaders: Bryan Knipfer, Krystalyn Lowery
Faculty advisor: Dr. Alejandra Estrin Dashe
Meetings: As announced
Functional Analysis Club
Learn to be a better doctor by learning the technique of Functional Analysis which aids in the examination and evaluation of patients.
Student leader: Dustin Dukart
Faculty advisor: Dr. Joseph Sweere
Meetings: As announced
Functional Medicine Club
Become educated about personalized medicine that deals with primary prevention and underlying causes of disease instead of symptoms for serious conditions.
Student leaders: Mitchell Banke, Olivia Zebro
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jonathan Williams
Meetings: As announced
Gait Analysis Club
Become a better doctor by learning the technique of Gait Analysis which aids in increasing your ability to evaluate patients.
Student leader: Richard Ledda
Faculty advisor: Dr. Joseph Sweere
Meetings: As announced
Gonstead Club
Learn to apply the science, art and philosophy of the Gonstead system. Check us out on Facebook.
Student leaders: Steve Kennedy, Kyle Swenson
Faculty advisor: Dr. Joseph Sweere
Meetings: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Room 27
Herb Club
Broaden your knowledge of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs through cultivation, harvesting and preparation of plants and mushrooms grown in the Northwestern herb garden. The club brings in speakers to share their knowledge about topics like plant propagation, nature's useful plants, and different cultural uses of herbs to expand the knowledge of the club and the school community.
Student leader: James Carolan
Advisor: Sheryl Cota
Meetings: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.-Noon, Room 28
Massage Therapy Club
Hear from guest speakers from different modalities. Participate in discussions to explain and clarify the changes to licensure and certification at the state level.
Student leaders: Scott Armendariz, Tom Rotman
Faculty advisor: Sarah Zamastil
Meetings: As announced
Mock CCA & Part IV Club
Participate in clinical mock practical in preparation for the CCA exam and Part IV NBCE National Board Exam.
Student leaders: Danielle Boyle, Kayla Baldwin
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jodell Skaufel
Meetings: As announced
Motion Palpation Club
Learn about the functional assessment of the body and how it is palpated. Find out how to locate a subluxation and "unfix" it.
Student leaders: Danielle Boyle
Faculty advisor: Dr. Renée DeVries
Meetings: Mondays, Noon-1:00 p.m., Room 203 and Wednesdays, Noon-1:00 p.m., Room 27
Neurology Club
Become informed about the benefits that functional neurology can provide for your future patients.
Student leaders: Michael Branitski, Kolby Condos, Michaela Laughrin
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jodell Skaufel
Meetings: As announced
NUCCA/Upper Cervical Club
Learn about and practice the NUCCA chiropractic technique to utilize in your future practice.
Student leader: Chad Herrboldt
Faculty advisor: Dr. Bill Elkington
Meetings: As announced
Pediatrics Club
Develop effective chiropractic technique, skill and knowledge of pediatrics.
Student leader: Quentin Smith, Erin White
Faculty advisor: Dr. Anne Packard-Spicer
Meetings: As announced
READ
Discuss current research in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine with fellow students and faculty members.
Student leader: Portia Richardson
Faculty advisor: John Pirog
Meetings: As announced
Sacro Occipital Technique Club (SOT)
Become acquainted with Sacro Occipital Technique and practice analyzing and mock adjusting chiropractic patients using SOT methodology.
Student leader: Parker Dahlgren
Faculty advisor: Dr. Jodell Skaufel
Meetings: As announced
