Oh Canada! How Canadian Chiropractic Students Have Built Community, with Cody Gillis- Podcast
Life University prides itself on the diverse student population that we attract and serve. For example, we do have a significant group of students from the northern neighbor of the of U.S., Canada. Cody Gillis is the Prime Minister of the newly-reformed Canada Club, a group that allows Canadian students and students interested in practicing Chiropractic in Canada to build community and to learn more about the ever-changing practice requirements in that country. The club also breaches the topic of how to adapt what they have learned at Life U to a culture that might have a different viewpoint in terms of care.
Sleep Hygiene with Dr. Dom Fetterly, Director of the NeuroLIFE Institute (NLI)
“Sleep hygiene is how well you take care of your sleep routine. With that, how well do we take care of our brains so they can sleep and recover well so that they can heal better? Often the cases and the folks we see here at NeuroLIFE Institute (NLI) – they’re in a position where optimal healing needs to come from any avenue that we can find. Sleep is often a controllable factor and often worthwhile endeavor to explore with patients,” explained Dr. Dom Fetterly, Director of NLI.
7th Quarter Stretch, Student LIFEforce and Pediatric Chiropractic with Alexis Luttrell – Podcast
Sometimes the call to a chiropractic career can come rather unexpectedly and dramatically, as was the case with D.C. student Alexis Luttrell. After a fateful visit to Life U campus with a friend, she fell in love with the campus and the philosophy, quit her waitress job and began working in a chiropractic office for several years before enrolling in chiropractic school. She now serves as V.P of Student LIFEforce and President of Pediatric Experience, ever-hungry for more knowledge about what it takes to succeed in her chosen field.
Celebrating Community and Purpose: Life University’s (Life U) LIFEforce Chiropractic Tribe at LIFE Leadership Weekend (LLW/LF)
LIFEforce is a tribe of chiropractic advocates that are committed to making an impact with Life University (Life U) spreading principled Chiropractic, Vitalism and Lasting Purpose around the world. Student LIFEforce (SLF) is an extension of LIFEforce, involving Life U students who are passionate about Chiropractic and feel called to support Life University by sending students to Life U and shifting the healthcare paradigm in the world.
Thinking Beyond the Next Test to the Big Picture, with Dr. Stephen Paterno – Podcast
Pretty much no one likes the idea of undergoing rigorous, nail-biting testing to prove just how well they are understanding complex concepts. However, that is a major reality of chiropractic education, a necessary one to help ensure new chiropractors will be prepared to treat patients effectively and safely. The first comprehensive test that chiropractic students take at Life U is usually the OSCE in 12th quarter, designed to prepare students for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exams and primarily modeled after Part IV in style. Dr. Stephen Paterno is the Director of Clinical Assessment, discussing the role of assessment, proper preparation and retention of knowledge in future success as a chiropractic practitioner.
Finding a Voice through Music, Chiropractic and Service with Krystian Mitchell – Podcast
Many people make lifelong friendships and connections in college, simply by making a point to get involved and find common interests to connect over. Krystain Mitchell is a D.C. student who stays grounded through singing with the Voices of LIFE gospel choir as well as her work as an Orientation leader. Finding creative outlets and ways to give back to the community outside of the chiropractic bubble can be very healthy and sustaining to students.
What is Student LIFEForce? Â
LIFEforce is an organization at Life University (Life U) that serves as a collective tribe, whose mission is to spread Life U’s message of Lasting Purpose and Chiropractic around the world. Shared amongst LIFEforce members is the aim to not stop until everyone on the planet has access to chiropractic care and a chiropractic education, if they so choose. They strive to grow, protect and expand the profession of Chiropractic, through a core commitment to the ideals that the university was founded upon.
From Chiropractic Patient to Champion for Chiropractic, with Jodeci Ybarra – Podcast
Jodeci Ybarra has an advantage over some of her fellow D.C. students in that she has a compelling personal chiropractic story that will help her connect with and empathize with her patients. Ybarra experienced a significant injury that made it almost impossible to walk. She feared having to live with mobility issues for the remainder of her life, but after seeing a chiropractor, she began to experience relief. Eventually that led her to pursue chiropractic education, Life University and now a leadership role as a Student Ambassador.
Women of Distinction: Celebrating Women in Chiropractic
As Women’s History Month is approaching its close, we would be remiss not to take a moment to shine a light on some of the brilliant women that have shaped and contributed to Chiropractic’s storied history.
What Does it Mean to Graduate?
What does it mean to graduate? This is a question many Life University (Life U) students are answering today.
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