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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
Massage Therapy
A Day in the Life of a Massage Therapist 

Ever wonder what it’s actually like to live and work as a massage therapist after you graduate? Our mentors and professors work hard to prepare us for the professional world. However, there are many different paths to choose from. It… 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.   Former chiropractic faculty member and Director of Clinical Education Christopher Smoley, DC, is the lead author on a new verification study… 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 ›

University News
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 ›

Chiropractic, Clinic News, Human Performance Center, Thought Leadership
New HPC Resident Ready to Say “Yes” to Opportunities

This fall, the Human Performance Center welcomes a new sports resident: Erica Milburn, DC. After graduating from Parker University, Dr. Milburn spent a year in practice before applying for the residency. “I learned a a ton in that year and… Read More ›

Alumni News, PBPH, Thought Leadership
2024 PBPH Success Stories

It\’s back to school season and we at NWHSU have a lot to celebrate! This fall, 34 Post Baccalaureate Premedical (PBPH) alums are starting their next chapter: medical school, dental school, and PA school. NWHSU\’s program prepares motivated students to… Read More ›

Health Coaching, Integrative Care
Pivoting to Health Coaching as an RN

Burnout in the nursing field is high, and many nurses are interested in a change. Pivoting to Health Coaching as an RN can be a great solution. We talked to one Registered Nurse who gained the confidence and tools she needed… Read More ›