Hands-On Chiropractic Curriculum- The Life University Difference
If you ask a Life University (Life U) D.C. student what sets us apart from any other chiropractic school out there, you will likely hear a variation on two major themes: Life U’s dedication to principled chiropractic philosophy and its unparalleled incorporation of hands-on learning.
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.
Chiro on Mission: Kenya Chiro Awareness Mission Teamwork with John Lehman & William Brown (podcast
Life University faculty, senior D.C. interns and global partners completed a historic Chiropractic Awareness Mission Trip to Eldoret, Kenya in July 2025. This impactful visit marks the next step in a growing partnership with the University of Eldoret, where plans are underway to launch East Africa’s first-ever chiropractic degree program. D.C. students John Lehman and William Brown discuss their experiences as part of this dynamic team.
Faces of Life U: Farrah Bowman
Farrah Bowman identified with Life U’s philosophy, particularly with Vitalism. The concept of vitalism – essentially meaning that the body is self-healing and self-maintaining as long as interferences are removed – stood out to her as it perfectly articulated her personal understanding of true health care.
LIFE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT DR. BRIAN MCAULAY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIFE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC ADVISORY BOARD
Marietta, Georgia — November 6, 2025 — Dr. Brian McAulay, President of Life University, is pleased to announce the appointment of the following chiropractors to the Life University College of Chiropractic Advisory Board:
McAulay Minute- C3 Neuro Summit
Chiropractic is one of the best-kept secrets in health care, despite more than a century of clinical observation and patient satisfaction because there’s still a gap in clinical research. I’m proud that Life U is stepping in to fill it through CHARLI, the Complementary Healthcare Advanced Research and Leadership Institute. CHARLI is not only filling that gap but also working to better integrate Chiropractic into the larger healthcare landscape.
McAulay Minute- Life University Safety Pin (Podcast)
Dr. Brian McAulay: “For chiropractors, the safety pin is a simple illustration of the nervous system and the perfection of its complex design. In the chiropractic metaphor, a closed safety pin represents the nervous system at ease. But perhaps the open pin is an even better symbol of the mission of our College of Chiropractic.
As former Life U president Dr. Guy Riekeman explained when the pin was donated, its open form represents our commitment to serve until everyone on Earth who needs chiropractic care – or a chiropractic education – has access to it and only then will the pin be closed. That’s a bold vision, and it feels almost as if the Universe gave us the perfect symbol to represent it.”
LIFEforce Weekends: Recharging the Force
Anyone who has worked for or studied at Life University (Life U) for any time has most likely heard about LIFEforce. What is it exactly? Is it a Star Wars reference or a new brand of superheroes? Not exactly, though they do represent a noble mission and cause. The mission statement of LIFEforce is simple but powerful: “We will not stop until everyone on the planet has access to chiropractic care and a chiropractic education if they so choose.”
Chiro on Mission: Chiro Awareness Mission in Kenya and Demonstrating Flexibility with John Lehman (Podcast)
Life University faculty, senior D.C. interns and global partners recently returned from a historic Chiropractic Awareness Mission Trip to Eldoret, Kenya. This impactful visit marks the next step in a growing partnership with the University of Eldoret, where plans are underway to launch East Africa’s first-ever chiropractic degree program. D.C. student John Lehman speaks on this impactful experience and other compelling experiences as the oldest D.C. student in Life U history.
From the Edge of Life to the Finish Line: My Chiropractic Journey of Grit, Commitment and Persistence – By Dr. Gilles LaMarche
“I was born on February 2, 1955, in Timmins, Ontario – a date etched in my consciousness not simply as a beginning, but as the foundation of a lifelong quest for meaning, vitality and service. My life’s path was sealed, though I did not yet know it, at age 12 when I first experienced the power of Chiropractic. That encounter planted the seed of purpose: to dedicate my life to helping others rediscover and optimize the healing power within themselves.”
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