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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
Bloomington Clinic, Clinic News, Human Performance Center
What to Eat Before and After Working Out

An Athlete’s Guide to Nutrition Whether you’re a runner powerlifter, or team sport athlete, you need to properly fuel your body to perform and recover well. We talked with Paige Prestigiacomo, former Sports Nutrition Resident in the Human Performance Center… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Policy and Research News
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 ›

Bloomington Clinic, Clinic News
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 ›

Bloomington Clinic, Clinic News
Training for a Marathon? You Should be Lifting

Training for a Marathon? So, you’ve decided to run a marathon. Your first thought is probably “wow, I’m about to cover a lot of miles.” While a long, strong running plan is necessary when preparing for a marathon, it’s not… Read More ›

Chiropractic
Best Techniques to Learn as a Chiropractic Student?

Future chiropractors often wonder how many different chiropractic techniques they should learn to be successful when they graduate. Developing confidence in practice and mastering advanced techniques are the hallmarks of the NWHSU Doctor of Chiropractic degree program. Yet, with over… Read More ›

Integrative Care
How to Incorporate Trauma-Informed Care into your Practice

Trauma-informed care is a buzzword in the health and wellness space, but what does it really mean? We talked with expert Alane Lucht, DC, MA, LADC, LPC LPC, to explain what trauma-informed care means. Read on for answers to common… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
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 ›

Clinic News, Human Performance Center
Why You Should Try a new Sport in Your 50s…or 70s

Why You Should Try a new Sport as an adult Why try new sports as an adult? If you’ve noticed your body getting weaker or less flexible as you age, you’re not alone. The signs of aging may be common,… Read More ›

Bloomington Clinic, Clinic News
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 and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers
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 ›