University News
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 ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Clinic News, Massage Therapy, Thought Leadership, University News
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 ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership, University News
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 ›

Chiropractic, University News
What the Modernized Competency-Centered Chiropractic Program Means for You  

A Q&A with Dean Katie BurnsRyan about the Exciting Change to Our Chiropractic Program  This fall, Northwestern Health Sciences University is rolling out the first Competency-Centered Chiropractic Program in the country. We think it’s a big deal! But what does… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Thought Leadership, University News
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 ›

Thought Leadership, University News
Emily Waitz Joins Minitex Policy Advisory Council

Congratulations to Emily Waitz, MLIS, Director of Library Services. She was appointed to the Minitex Policy Advisory Council. The council advises the Minnesota Office of Higher education and the Minitex Director in the planning, development and evaluation of Minitex programs… Read More ›

Chiropractic, University News
Maiers Delivers Keynote at WFC Biennial Congress

Michele Maiers, DC, PhD, MPH, delivered the keynote address at the 17th World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Biennial Congress. The congress, held in Queensland this October, highlighted patient-centered, inter-professional and collaborative care.  Patients as Drivers of Healthcare  Dr. Maiers opened… Read More ›

Chiropractic, University News
NWHSU Hosts SACA Leadership Conference

The last weekend in September, Northwestern Health Sciences University proudly hosted the 2023 Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) Leadership Conference. The conference is an annual gathering of chiropractic students from across the country. All are leaders in their respective SACA… Read More ›

PBPH, University News
2023 PBPH Success Stories

The Post Baccalaureate Premedical (PBPH) Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University helps students prepare for their next step in healthcare: medical school, dental school, PA school, and more.  It’s our favorite time of year, when we share the PBPH success… Read More ›