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Certificate in Therapeutic Massage
Crystal Marie Emery Snaza, Minnesota
Allison Michelle Gerstner, Minnesota
Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy
Melissa Anderson-Scherber, Minnesota
Bobby Jack Brown, Minnesota
Karen Elorduy, Minnesota
Emilie Krienert, Minnesota
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Jason Kiebler, Minnesota
Kathryn Richard, Minnesota
Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Malyun Abdullahi, Minnesota
Yordanos Berhe Haile, Minnesota
Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy
Jordan T. Anderson, Minnesota
Alexandra Ecklund Cox, Minnesota
Dallas Marie Czech-Dewitt, Minnesota
Brian James Dziewit, Minnesota
Gabe Hudson Fitch, Ohio
Kristina Joann Loewen, Minnesota
Alena Rose McGuire, Wisconsin
Caitlin Leanne McNeal, Minnesota
Joseph Meschke, Minnesota
Lindsey Reyes Corona, Minnesota
Robyn Robers, Wisconsin
Melissa Schneider, Minnesota
Halee M. Singleton, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology
Jodi Ekstrom, Minnesota
Arik Kenneth Hillukka, Minnesota
Cody Bernard Robeck, Minnesota
Sonia Sonaly Singam, Minnesota
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Sunday Ojobo Agada, Minnesota
Nasteho Ali, Minnesota
Alfiya Yusuf Farah, Minnesota
Atkinson Nubea Jerome Fontem, Minnesota
Suleeyman Bakri Gaja, Minnesota
Sara Lyn Moran, Minnesota
Master of Acupuncture
Sarah Engen, Colorado
Shelby Dawn Lee, North Dakota
Julie Sheehy, Minnesota
Kayla Ann-Holmström Harris, Minnesota
Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Krista Schulte, Minnesota
Doctor of Chiropractic
Ashley Adams, Texas
Beau Macmillan Bates, Minnesota
Davis Hamilton John Bates, Minnesota
John Caleb Crawford Beedle, Nevada
Brian David Billing, Minnesota
Samuel Edward Bisson, Montana
Joel Steven Blomberg, Wisconsin
Joseph James Cassens, Minnesota
Thong Chang, Minnesota
Allison Ann Dargatz, South Dakota
Jennifer Ashly Dorn, Minnesota
Doctor of Chiropractic (Continued)
Tyler Scott Doucette, Minnesota
William Christopher Eifert, Minnesota
Bradley Michael Erkkila, Michigan
Gregory Michael Freitag, Minnesota
Nicole Frogner Koshiol, Minnesota
Grant Alexander Greenfield, Iowa
Arik Kenneth Hillukka, Minnesota
Hannah Michelle Janzen, Minnesota
Elizabeth Sara Johnson, Minnesota
Kelsie Kovac, Wisconsin
Harmony Lynn Kuban (Sports Emphasis), Illinois
Anna Mae Lano (Sports Emphasis), Minnesota
Benjamin Joseph Lickteig, North Dakota
Luke James Loecker (Sports Emphasis with Internship), Nebraska
Marea Theresa Lundstrom, Minnesota
Caleb Jon Marxhausen, Minnesota
Nathaniel Michael Meidl, Minnesota
Anna Maria Miller, Wisconsin
Neisy D. Ocampo Sorto, Minnesota
Alison Jade Osowski, North Dakota
Drew Michael Pfaff, Minnesota
Ashley Morgan Presthus (Sports Emphasis with Internship), Iowa
Cody Bernard Robeck, Minnesota
Megan Ann Sayler, North Dakota
Eric M. Seiler, North Dakota
Sonia Sonaly Singam, Minnesota
Katlin Elizabeth Smith, North Dakota
Heidi Spors, Wisconsin
Brandon Michael Stanek (Sports Emphasis), Minnesota
Tony C. Stevenson, Wisconsin
Jacob Andrew Stoffel (Sports Emphasis with Internship), Wisconsin
Dylan Mathew Teske, North Dakota
Alexis Olivia Thode, Washington
Trevor Tipton, Texas
Matthew M. Vradenburg, Minnesota
Erik Waldeland, Minnesota
Tuzaj Xiong, Wisconsin
David Yang, Minnesota
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Melissa Schneider (Radiation Therapy Graduating Class)
Melissa is from Rochester, Minnesota. Before starting the Radiation Therapy Program, Melissa was working as a Medical Assistant at Mayo Clinic. After completing her clinical rotation at Bellin Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin, she returned to Rochester to accept a position with Mayo Clinic in the Proton Therapy department.
She loves her work and says it offers the privilege of meeting patients from all over the world, and being by their side during their journey of fighting cancer. She is happy to be in a career that she notes is constantly growing and improving.
Sarah Engen (Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Graduating Class)
Sarah received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin River Falls where she studied weaving and glass art. She is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist with 12 years of practice specializing in sports massage with college and professional athletes.
As a student at Northwestern Health Sciences University, Sarah served as Vice President of the Acupuncture Program in the Student Senate, and President of the Student Diversity Club.
With a passion for healing, Sarah is excited to incorporate acupuncture as a key tool in helping others find balance and relief.
Elizabeth Johnson (Chiropractic Graduating Class)
Elizabeth received her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from the University of Minnesota Rochester. Shortly after beginning her chiropractic coursework, she became involved on campus. She was elected Secretary of the Student Senate, and then elected to the role of President of the Student Senate. She sought additional leadership roles and served as Vice President of the Student American Chiropractic Association or SACA. Elizabeth took her involvement to a national level by serving as vice-chair of enrichment for the SACA membership committee.
She is currently practicing as a chiropractor in Northeast Minneapolis with a special interest in serving the pediatric/prenatal population.
Dr. Juneau Robbins
Dr. Juneau Robbins is an award-winning Chiropractor, Author, Speaker, and Teacher of Wellness & Empowerment Strategies that inspire, uplift, and create results.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Dr. Robbins is a 1996 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University. He is a strong advocate of drug-free healthcare and self-empowerment through means of self-responsibility.
Dr. Robbins is the recipient of several professional honors, including the President’s Choice and Chiropractor of the Year awards from the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA). He remains deeply involved with the ABCA serving as a current board member and national mentorship chair.
Dr. Robbins is a past Alumni Board Member at Northwestern Health Science University where he has held associate faculty status as a Community Based Internship doctor providing teaching clinics to students in their final phases of chiropractic education.
Dr. Robbins has appeared on media outlets such as ABC News, NBC News, and USA Today as a wellness expert. He has been in private practice in the Twin Cities for the past 23 years. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and 9-year old son.
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