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What to Look for in an Acupuncture Program: 12 Must-Ask Questions for Prospective Students ›

To become a licensed acupuncturist, you’ll first need to attain a minimum of a master’s degree from an acupuncture program. But which program should you choose? In the following, we’ll help you answer that question by exploring what to look... Read More ›

Why Acupuncture is a Great Career Choice: Growing Opportunities Within Western Medicine ›

Acupuncture and mainstream Western medicine may be rooted in different perspectives, but according to Jessica Frier, DAOM, L.Ac., they actually “work well together.” In fact, acupuncture’s use in mainstream healthcare is becoming more and more common. Below, we’ll discuss examples... Read More ›

Is an Acupuncture Career Right for You? 7 Must-Ask Questions ›

The acupuncture profession can provide a rewarding opportunity to join the healthcare field and help improve people’s health and well-being. In fact, there are more options today than ever for people considering acupuncture as a career. Read on as we... Read More ›

Acupuncture Careers: Starting a Community Acupuncture Practice ›

There are many career paths you can take after graduating from acupuncture school. Jessica Hanson, DAOM ‘07 (she/they) has owned and operated Southpoint Community Acupuncture in South Minneapolis for over 15 years. We asked her everything you want to know... Read More ›

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 ›

Acupuncture Jobs: Career Outlook for Acupuncturists ›

Many students are interested in studying acupuncture, but first want to understand the return on investment. Are there acupuncture jobs available? Will I be able to make a living as an acupuncturist? We will answer these questions and more in... Read More ›

Modalities beyond acupuncture in Chinese Medicine ›

Acupuncture Treatment: Needles and More Curious about acupuncture, but worried about the needles? We talked to Meghan Mabe, DCM, LAc about why practitioners of East Asian medicine use needles, and other modalities that can be part of an acupuncture treatment. When you... Read More ›

Buying an Acupuncture Practice & Making it Their Own ›

Jessica French, DCM and Matt French, DCM own Crocus Hill Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in Falcon Heights, Minnesota. Buying an acupuncture practice and building an inviting neighborhood clinic is a great option after graduation. We checked in with them about... Read More ›

Looking at Acupuncture Schools? Consider Minnesota ›

Looking at Acupuncture School? Make Sure Minnesota is on Your List Why the Twin Cities are an Ideal Place to Move for Grad School in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine When you’re deciding where to go to acupuncture school, you’ll weigh... Read More ›

Acupuncture Private Practices: Careers in a Small Town ›

Interested in Acupuncture Private Practices? Graduates of NWHSU pursue diverse acupuncture careers: from opening solo acupuncture private practices across the country, to practicing in interdisciplinary clinics, to working in major health systems. Lanna Schwab LAc, ‘16 moved to Two Harbors,... Read More ›

Acupuncture, Period Pain, and PMS ›

Every month, many people who menstruate expect painful cramping, breakouts, headaches, and other symptoms before or during their periods. It\'s common to reach for heating pads or over-the-counter painkillers to get through. But are there other ways to manage symptoms,... Read More ›

Acupuncture Careers: Working in a Hospital System (Part 1) ›

Part one: what it’s like to work in a healthcare system Traditionally, most licensed acupuncturists (LAcs) work in private practice. Currently, a growing number of professionals pursuing Acupuncture Careers are working in hospital systems and clinical environments. What could a... Read More ›

Student Acupuncture Packages at Bloomington Clinic ›

Bloomington Clinic offers two options for acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatments: `Private providers who are in network with most insurance companies Student interns overseen by licensed practitioners, with a $40 appointment cost Now, we\'re excited to offer student acupuncture treatment... Read More ›

Distance Learning in the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine ›

How a hands-on program with hybrid and online learning (distance learning) benefits you NWHSU’s College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine offers a Master of Acupuncture (MAc) and Doctor of Acupuncture (DAcCHM) with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization. Between lecture, labs,... Read More ›

Acupuncture Careers: Working in a Hospital System (Part 2) ›

Part two: how to prepare for an acupuncture career in a healthcare system Jason Calva, Ph.D., L.Ac and Sara Bublitz, MAcOM, L.Ac are acupuncturists working at Mayo Clinic. You can read what it’s like to work in a hospital system... Read More ›

CDC Recommends Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, and Massage Therapy in New Opioid Guideline ›

Last week, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an updated Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain. The guideline, intended to help clinicians provide pain management for adults, advocates for a patient-centered approach, including evidence-based nonpharmacologic... Read More ›

How to Become an Acupuncturist ›

Acupuncturists are playing an increasingly important role in healthcare today. These healthcare professionals treat illness and improve health by stimulating prescribed points on the body with sterile needles or similar techniques that use heat, pressure, or electrical stimulation. As more... Read More ›

WHO Recommends Spinal Manipulation, Massage, and Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain ›

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a guideline for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain (CPLBP). The guideline provides recommendations for non-surgical interventions for CPBLP in adults and older people. The goal is to improve patient health and... Read More ›

Acupuncture and Pregnancy-Related Low Back and Pelvic Pain ›

Researchers looked at pain, functional status, and quality of life in people with lower back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. Data was pulled from 10 studies that included over 1000 pregnant woman. Meghan Mabe, DCM, LAc, NWHSU grad and practitioner... Read More ›

Average Acupuncturist’s Salary: The Story Behind the Numbers ›

What is an acupuncturist\'s salary? On your search to answer that question, you’ll likely find a range of incomes. Below, we’ll explore the factors that go into determining how much money an acupuncturist makes. In addition, if you’re really trying... Read More ›

A Day in the Life of an Acupuncturist: Learn What’s It Like to Be Part of this Expanding Healthcare Field ›

Acupuncturists today are playing an increasingly important role in healthcare. They treat illness and improve health by stimulating prescribed points on the body with sterile needles or similar techniques that use heat, pressure, or electrical simulation. As more and more... Read More ›

How to Build an Integrative Healthcare Practice: One Acupuncturist's Experience ›

To say Philip Kish, D.Ac., likes being an acupuncturist hardly does justice to his passion. “I love what I do. Every day I’m amazed at what acupuncture can accomplish.” But he also values the patient benefits that can come from... Read More ›

Be Part of the Healthcare Solution: Switch to a Career in Integrative Healthcare ›

Integrative healthcare careers—the future of healthcare. “Integrative healthcare emphasizes hearing the patient’s entire story,” says Northwestern Health Sciences University’s Michele Renee, DC, MAc. “And that helps determine the best course of action.” Integrative healthcare takes professions such as massage therapy,... Read More ›

NWHSU Alum Speaks at UMN Grand Rounds ›

Northwestern Health Sciences University alum Sophia Bouwens, MSAc, LAc spoke at the University of Minnesota last month. Bouwens presented about acupuncture for spinal cord injuries at the UMN Grand Rounds. She is currently involved in research at the HealthPartners Neuroscience... Read More ›

Get Ready for the Healthcare Career Game-Changer: Integrative Healthcare ›

Healthcare as we know it is going through dramatic – and exciting – changes. Integrative healthcare is at the forefront of those changes. And that will likely impact anyone interested in becoming a healthcare practitioner. “Integrative healthcare reflects the fact... Read More ›

What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Problems ›

What You Need to Know About Pelvic Floor Problems Approximately one in four women will experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their life. However, many people are not finding the care they need, often believing the symptoms... Read More ›

NWHSU Students Attend "Day at the Capitol" ›

Both the Minnesota Chiropractic and Acupuncture Associations (MCA and MAA) hosted a \"Day at the Capitol\" in 2024. NWHSU students and alumni attended and practiced lobbying for their professions. Students and doctors meet with senators and representatives based on their... Read More ›

NWHSU Announces New Community Clinic Partnerships ›

NWHSU has a large clinic system dedicated to patient care. In addition to on-campus clinics, we have community clinics throughout the metro. Students provide free care to a diverse patient population under clinical faculty supervision. We added two new community... Read More ›

Alum Story: Dr. Vados Knows Chronic Pain ›

Larissa Vados, LAc, PhD ‘12 knows chronic pain. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager. “It was a very long process of trying different medications with many terrible side effects,” she explained. She eventually found a medication that... Read More ›

Touching Chronic Pain ›

We know how effective chiropractic care, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and massage therapy are for chronic pain patients. Now, more and more, major medical guidelines are catching up. Most recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a guideline for non-surgical... Read More ›

Dream Big, Start Smart: 9 Tips for Starting an Integrative Healthcare Clinic ›

To open an integrative healthcare clinic successfully, you need more than a bold vision and a solid business plan. You have to understand why different practitioners collaborate in this model, and why it’s becoming more and more appealing to patients.... Read More ›

Discover Types of Chiropractic Specialties ›

Explore which chiropractic specialty is right for you! Exploring types of chiropractors Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focusing on the relationship between the body’s structure and function. Using manual adjustments or spinal manipulation, chiropractors help improve the alignment of the... Read More ›

Celebrating White Coat, Spring 2024 ›

Last weekend, acupuncture and chiropractic students at NWHSU celebrated an important milestone in their education: receiving their white coats. The white coat ceremony is a marker of the shift into clinical practice. At the midpoint of the educational journey,... Read More ›

The Only Way to Prevent Opioid Abuse ›

How do we get a handle on the opioid abuse epidemic? Our families, communities, and the country as a whole have been grappling with this question. Progress has been made by increasing access to addiction treatment facilities, naloxone kits, prescriber... Read More ›

What to Look for in a Massage Therapy Program: 12 Questions You Need to Ask ›

To become a massage therapist, you’ll first need to attain the necessary credentials from a massage therapy program. But which program should you choose? In the following, we’ll help you answer that question by exploring what to look for in... Read More ›

Chiropractic Careers: Supporting Women Athletes ›

Jasmine Hanson, DC didn’t set out to be a sports chiropractor, but she built a thriving sports-focused career. She is a partner in her private practice, Pure Health Chiropractic, and is the first woman to be hired as a chiropractor... Read More ›

NWHSU’s CACM Wraps Palliative Care Project with Mayo Clinic ›

NWHSU’s College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine recently wrapped up a three-year consulting Palliative Care Project with Mayo Clinic in Rochester. “The collaboration was an exciting project from the beginning,” said Jessica Frier, DAOM, dean of the College. “The intention... Read More ›

Alum Story: Dr. Lee Grew Up with Holistic Medicine ›

Lillian Lee, DC ‘15 sees patients of all ages, from babies to the elderly. She specializes in pain—both acute and chronic — in her private practice, Elite Care Chiropractic. Why? She saw a need. “I appreciate the chiropractic profession because... Read More ›

NWHSU Awarded Opioid Settlement Grant ›

NWHSU Team Will Use the Opioid Settlement Grant to Create Online Education for Opioid Avoidance The Center for Healthcare Innovation and Policy (CHIP) team at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) was awarded a grant by the Minnesota Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory... Read More ›

How to Become a Chiropractor ›

Chiropractors play an integral role in improving people’s health and well-being—plus, they’re helping to meet a growing demand for noninvasive treatment options. If you’re considering a career in healthcare, you should know this is an exciting time to join the... Read More ›

Understanding the Average Chiropractor Salary ›

The Story Behind the Numbers Updated: 8/28/2023 How much do chiropractors make? There’s more to it than just a quick online search Answering the question, “How much do chiropractors make?” Figuring out the average chiropractor salary is simple, right? You... Read More ›

How to Understand a Massage Therapist’s Salary: The Story Behind the Numbers ›

So what’s the best way to understand a massage therapist salary? Truth be told, there’s no easy answer to that. “The variations are huge across the country,” says Joanie Holst, MS, BCTMB, CNMT, CMLDT, CKTP, associate professor at Northwestern Health... Read More ›

5 Things to Consider for a Successful Chiropractic Career ›

So you’re thinking about becoming a chiropractor. What kinds of things down the road will be important to your career satisfaction? In the following, we’ll explore important considerations for a successful chiropractic career. Career Services at Northwestern Health Sciences University... Read More ›

What to Look for in a Chiropractic Program: 14 Essential Questions to Ask ›

To become a chiropractor, you’ll first need to complete a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C) degree program. But which program should you choose? In the following, we’ll help you answer that question by exploring what to look for in a chiropractic... Read More ›

How to Become a Sports Chiropractor: Could This Growing Specialization be Right for You? ›

If you’re looking for a rewarding career that blends healthcare with sports, you’ll want to explore how to become a sports chiropractor. Below, we answer four important questions to help you better understand how (and why) to pursue this profession.... Read More ›

Alum Feature: Chiropractic Practice Right Out of School ›

There are many options for how to begin your chiropractic practice journey. One of the best things about a chiropractic career is that you can design your future. Some graduates work in chiropractic clinics with more seasoned providers, in interdisciplinary... Read More ›

Should I Become a Chiropractor? ›

One of the hottest and most enjoyable careers in medicine may be right for you! Is Becoming a Chiropractor the Right Path For You? Excel in the medical field without attending medical school If you are interested in a career... Read More ›

Rehab for Soft Tissue Injuries: How a Chiropractor Could Help ›

So, you tore your ACL. Or maybe you strained your hamstring or sprained your ankle. You’ve done the RICE method—rest, ice, compress, elevate—and maybe you’ve had imaging (or even surgery) done. Now, you just want to get better as fast... Read More ›

Six TCM Health Tips for Winter ›

As we head into winter, it’s easy to put health and wellness on the back burner. Winter in Minnesota brings colder temperatures, snow and rain, biting wind, dry air and fewer hours of daylight. This can be hard on our... Read More ›

Research News: Opioids No More Effective than Placebo for Acute Back or Neck Pain ›

A randomized controlled trial published in The Lancet in June 2023 investigated the efficacy and safety of a “judicious short course of an opioid analgesic for acute low back pain and neck pain.” The study found that six weeks of... Read More ›

Recipes for Cold and Flu Season ›

January in Minnesota brings icy temperatures and means cold and flu season is in full swing. Reduced snowfall this year in the metro area can correlate with less moisture in general that can cause nose and throat irritation. Chinese medicine-based... Read More ›

NWHSU Faculty and Alumni Shine at Homecoming 2024 ›

NWHSU\'s Chiropractic Homecoming 2024 is here! This year, the symposium features topics such as women’s health, neuroimaging, pediatrics, headaches and more. Presenters are here from around the country--and the world! Many NWHSU faculty and alumni are presenting as well, and... Read More ›

NWHSU Announces New Foot Levelers Residency in the Human Performance Center ›

Northwestern Health Sciences University is pleased to announce the creation of a new residency in its growing Human Performance Center. This new position will help advance research, teaching, and awareness of critical custom orthotics in enhancing stability for the back,... Read More ›

Shiloh Heesch Named Inaugural Foot Levelers Resident in the Human Performance Center ›

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is pleased to announce Shiloh Heesch, DC as the new Foot Levelers Resident in the Human Performance Center (HPC). For the last two years, Dr. Heesch has worked as a Sports Resident in the HPC... Read More ›

Sprains, Strains, and Pains: Chiropractic Care for Soft Tissue Injuries ›

Summer: the season of long days, high temps, and being active outside. But what happens when all that activity leads to a problem? We talked to Dr. Chris Hanson from the Bloomington Clinic about chiropractic care for soft tissue injuries.... Read More ›

Northwestern Health Sciences University Announces Gift to Remodel Central Space in Bloomington Campus ›

The gift from NutriDyn will renovate its central gathering space to now be called the NutriDyn Foyer Bloomington, MN – Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) and NutriDyn of Maple Plain, MN are proud to announce the remodeling and creation of... Read More ›

How to Advance Your Healthcare Career During Military Service ›

Advice from a current post baccalaureate pre health (PBPH) student and National Guard active service member about how to advance your healthcare career during military service. If you’re currently serving in the military and are interested in a health care... Read More ›

A Day in the Life of a Massage Therapist ›

This story was written by Kit Harlow. A recent chiropractic school grad, Kit is the voice behind our “Inside Chiro School” series. This time, they chatted with a coworker to explore a day in the life of a massage therapist. ... Read More ›

Expanding Access to Massage Therapy ›

Many people do not have access to integrative therapies like massage. Diane Long, MHS, SEP, BCTMB (they/them) has built a career trying to change that. Diane, who graduated from the massage therapy program 15 years ago and also earned their master of... Read More ›

Alum Column: How to Serve your Community Sustainably ›

We asked NWHSU alum and successful chiropractor Juneau Robbins, DC, to write a column about how to serve your community sustainably. He shared important, practical advice: For many healthcare providers, serving others is at the heart of our profession and... Read More ›

Adding Health Coaching to Your Chiropractic Degree ›

Holli Kells, DC, MHS graduated from NWHSU with both her chiropractic degree and a master’s in integrative care. Why? Practicing alongside other professions is important to her as a chiropractor. We checked in with her about her new practice, her... Read More ›

Chiropractic is a Growing Field ›

Is chiropractic a growing field? The short answer is yes. Chiropractic has come a long way since its industry beginnings over 100 years ago. Today, the field has a promising job outlook, growing research backing its effectiveness, and expanding opportunities... Read More ›

Chiropractic Jobs: Career Outlook for Chiropractors ›

Before starting a chiropractic education, you may want to understand what chiropractic jobs are available. The short story is: the chiropractic field is growing, and there are many directions you can go! \"What’s next?\" It’s a question many recent chiropractic graduates... Read More ›

Succeeding in Hybrid Chiropractic Classes ›

Tips for thriving in trimester one of chiropractic school at NWHSU, with a focus on hybrid chiropractic classes. Starting chiropractic school is exciting, and it can be a bit scary. The curriculum is rigorous: you’re preparing to be a trusted... Read More ›

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 ›

Becoming a Chiropractor in an Interdisciplinary Women's Clinic ›

Alyx Coleman, DC works at WomanWoRX by Minnesota Women’s Care: a fitness and rehabilitation center that supports women through all stages of life, with a focus on pelvic floor care. We chatted with her to find out what it\'s like... Read More ›

Robert Dahl: The ‘Grandfather of Chiropractic’ in Flagstaff, AZ ›

Robert Dahl, DC will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his graduation from NWHSU in 2025, and still enjoys the work of chiropractic and his patients. He credits his high school “adversary” in track and football (who in college at UMD,... Read More ›

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