See what NWHSU faculty, students and alum are up to & where your education and career could go.
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 ›
We talked to Liz Meer, a massage therapist at SuNu Wellness in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, about specializing in pre- and post-natal massage. She shares why she chose the specialty, what a day in her life is like,… Read More ›
If you\’re interested in becoming a massage therapist, there are many career directions to explore. In the Massage Specialties Series we\’re checking in with NWHSU alumni and other massage therapists around the Twin Cities about how they\’ve built specialized careers…. Read More ›
This summer, NWHSU leaders traveled to Europe to take part in events with the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). Engaging in the global conversation around chiropractic is vital to the future of the profession and ensures that NWHSU is at… Read More ›
This spring, Thao Tran, DC, DAc \’22 and Hailey Pham, DAc \’23 led their third Vietnam trip with NWHSU students. Dr. Tran, who graduated from the traditional medical school in Ho Chi Minh City in 2000, built the trip using… Read More ›
As a clinician-scientist, I would encourage all practicing clinicians to utilize research as it’s going to give you the best place to start when helping patients in your clinic. The adage for evidence-based care stands true: it’s a three-pronged stool…. Read More ›
Sarah Haar has always been engaged in her local Red Wing community. So, it made sense for her to get involved with the Minnesota chapter of the American Massage Therapist Association (AMTA-MN). At the end of 2019, she ran for… Read More ›
A career as a VA chiropractor can be rewarding and exciting: working with complex cases on an integrative team. NWHSU graduates Elizabeth Moos, DC and Steven Huybrecht, DC know this firsthand. They work together as the first chiropractors for the… Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
