Where Performance Meets Principle: Inside Life University’s New Sports Chiropractic Track
At the intersection of high-level athletic performance and principled chiropractic care, a new educational pathway is taking shape at Life University (Life U). Life U’s flagship Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program now includes a dedicated Sports Chiropractic track – an intentionally designed, performance-first experience built to prepare future chiropractors for the realities of modern sport.
Life University Women’s Rugby Claims 2026 CRAA Division I National Championship with Dominant Win Over BYU
Sacramento, California — April 13, 2026 — Life University’s (Life U) Women’s Rugby team claimed the CRAA Division I XVs National Championship on April 11, defeating BYU 40–14 at Heart Health Park.
The Importance of an Active Dynamic Warm-Up
Before diving into any physical activity, from a casual jog to an intense weightlifting session or competitive sport, the way you prepare your body can significantly impact your performance and safety.
LIFE UNIVERSITY RUGBY SUPPORTS YELLS AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
Marietta, Georgia- January 27, 2026 – Life University (Life U) is dedicated to serving its local and broader communities in a variety of ways, a commitment that is often echoed through our civic-minded sports teams. One such example of this is Life U’s flagship Women’s and Men’s Rugby programs and their support of the YELLS Inc. afterschool program.
Discovering New Paths After Competition- The Student-Athlete to Chiropractor Pipeline
There is one major looming reality that all athletes must face sooner or later. Eventually, a time will come when the body is unable to face the rigors of competitive play, whether that comes about from injury or the natural aging process. Regardless, it is wise to plan for life after the game. Unsurprisingly, many current or former student-athletes seek out careers that are connected to athletic performance in some way.Here at Life University (Life U), we offer many degree programs that support future athletically-focused careers, such as our B.S. in Exercise Science and our M.S. in Sport Health Science. Yet, one career focus area has emerged as particularly suited to many current and former student-athletes: Chiropractic.
Faces of Life U: Esa Tsoi
In something of a university meet-cute, Esa Tsoi played an away volleyball game against Life U and quickly became charmed by her scenic, compelling surroundings. She keenly remembers asking a teammate about the prominent sculpture that serves as a key campus landmark, the detailed bronze hands that she later learned were modeled after Life U founder Dr. Sid Williams performing a toggle adjustment. That is when Tsoi learned about Life U’s rich chiropractic history, unearthing a latent curiosity in chiropractic care and holistic healing from career talks she had participated in back in high school.
Preparing for Sustainable Success with Life University Athletics
For many students who are fortunate enough to call themselves a Life University (Life U) Running Eagle, peak athletic performance is paramount to personal and professional success. Life U is honored to support a student-athlete population that accounts for 25% of total enrollment, according to the Fall Quarter 2024 Factbook.. To put that more into perspective, 60% of undergraduate students at Life U are classified as student-athletes. Bottom line, that’s a huge segment of the Life U community that puts their all into participating in both collegiate athletics and academics at a high level.
Faces of Life U: Rasmus Petersen
Rasmus Petersen represents a long legacy and tradition of international student-athletes expanding their academic, cultural and athletic horizons by competing for the Life University (Life U) Running Eagles.
Faces of Life U: Jazzlynn Hollerbach
Jazzlyn Hollerbach is a small-town young lady from Toledo, Ohio, with big dreams, ready to venture out into the big, wide world. Life University (Life U) has played a major part in empowering those huge ambitions.
Chiropractic Takes on Wimbledon and the Sports Stage with Dr. Marc Ellis (Podcast)
Dr. Marc Ellis is the Chiropractor/Owner of Georgia Chiropractic Neurology Center, as well as a proud Life U alumnus and Alumni Board Member. His most recent public claim to fame has been his work with top-tier athletes, particularly Sem Verbeek, winner of the 2025 Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Championship with Katerina Siniakova.
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