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Chiropractic Students Clinical Practice
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture Careers, Alumni News
Alum Story: Dr. Vados Knows Chronic Pain

Larissa Vados, LAc, PhD ‘12 knows chronic pain. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager. “It was a very long process of trying different medications with many terrible side effects,” she explained. She eventually found a medication that… Read More ›

Alumni News, Chiropractic, Chiropractic Careers
Alum Story: Dr. Lee Grew Up with Holistic Medicine

Lillian Lee, DC ‘15 sees patients of all ages, from babies to the elderly. She specializes in pain—both acute and chronic — in her private practice, Elite Care Chiropractic.   Why? She saw a need. “I appreciate the chiropractic profession because… Read More ›

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
How to Become an Acupuncturist

Check out this in-depth discussion on how to become an acupuncturist, an exciting and expanding healthcare profession.

Chiropractic
What to Look for in a Chiropractic Program: 14 Essential Questions to Ask

How do you select a chiropractic program that’s right for you? Check out these key questions to ask.

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 ›

Chiropractic, Policy and Research News, Thought Leadership
Maiers Presents at 2024 International Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health

The 2024 international Congress on Integrative Medicine and Health (ICIMH) took place in Cleveland, OH this April. The congress consists of a member meeting and international congress that bring together leading figures in various healthcare fields to display recent scientific… 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, Thought Leadership
NWHSU at ACCRAC 2024

The annual Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACCRAC 2024) is being held in San Diego, California this year. The gathering celebrates 30 years of blending education and research. It offers a forum to explore how chiropractic education and… Read More ›

Chiropractic, Inside Chiro School, Thought Leadership
ACA Engage 2024: Senator Amy Klobuchar Signs on to S.799

Students from NWHSU Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) chapter traveled to Washington D.C. for the 2024 American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Engage Conference. At Engage, students from across the country are matched with doctors and lobby on the hill to gain… Read More ›