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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
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 ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers
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 and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers
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 ›

Chiropractic
9 Important Questions About a Career in Chiropractic

Check out the basics on chiropractic careers with these nine important questions answered.

Massage Therapy
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 ›

Massage Therapy
Why Add Shiatsu to Your Practice

To support your massage therapy clients, it’s important to have as many tools in your toolbox as possible. If your practice feels repetitive or you struggle to attract new clients, consider learning a new skill like Shiatsu. Balancing modalities from… Read More ›

University News
Remembering Dr. Irvin C. “Jack” Holtz

We are saddened to share that Dr. Irvin C. “Jack” Holtz passed away on September 25, 2024. Dr. Holtz was a major presence in the early days of Northwestern College of Chiropractic and later Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU). He… Read More ›

PBPH
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 ›

Chiropractic, Faculty News, Thought Leadership
Dr. Smoley Publishes First-of-its-Kind Ultrasound Research

The verification study, published in Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (JCCA), lays the groundwork for future ultrasound research.    Chiropractic faculty member and Director of Clinical Education Christopher Smoley, DC, is the lead author on a new verification study published… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Inside Chiro School
Moving from Canada to Minnesota for Chiropractic School

This article is part of our “Inside Chiro School” series, where recent NWHSU graduate Kit Harlow shares the real scoop about chiropractic school and life after graduation. For this article, they talked to two recent Canadian grads about moving from… Read More ›