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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
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 ›

University News
A Letter of Condolence from Dr. Bushway | Remembering Dr. John B. Wolfe, Jr.

Dear Northwestern Health Sciences University Community, We recognize that some of you may have already learned this sad news through other channels. Out of respect for the family’s wishes, we delayed the immediate news of our colleague. It is with… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
NWHSU Publishes First-of-Its-Kind Research on Chiropractic in FQHCs

The Center for Healthcare Innovation and Policy (CHIP) team at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) conducted first-of-its-kind research investigating the role of chiropractic in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the United States, with generous support from the NCMIC Foundation. … Read More ›

Alumni News, Functional Nutrition, Health Coaching
Standing out on Med School Applications with Health Coaching

Should you get a master\’s degree and become a certified health coach to try standing out on med school applications? We asked an NWHSU grad for all the details. Her short answer?  It won\’t just enhance your applications but will… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers, Health Coaching, Integrative Care
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 ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
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 ›

Chiropractic, Thought Leadership
SACA & the Value of Attending a Leadership Conference   

The Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) represented NWHSU the ACA Student Leadership Conference at Parker University in Dallas, Texas this September. Attending a leadership conference as a chiropractic student can strengthen your soft skills, grow your network, and prepare you… Read More ›

University News
Erchonia Continues to Invest in NWHSU Students

Erchonia Corporation, a world leader in low-level laser therapy, continues to invest in its Erchonia Scholars Program at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU).  Established in 2022, the program provides scholarships to support students studying chiropractic at NWHSU.    With Erchonia’s… Read More ›

Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
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 ›

Alumni News, PBPH
Supporting Patients Through Recovery Journeys as a PA

Only 5% of physician assistants (PA) practice in psychiatry. Erika Steinbauer, PAC, CAQ-Psych, who completed the PBPH program at NWHSU, is one of them. “I had always felt a deep connection to this field and wanted to focus on eating… Read More ›