Connecting with Chiropractic and the Hispanic Culture with Gamalis Velez
As President of the Hispanic Chiropractic Club, Gamalis Velez is familiar with the unique challenges of combining cultural differences with the rigors of chiropractic education. This partially bilingual podcast seeks to explain how hispanic chiropractic students from all over the world come to Life University and build community for themselves.
Unveiling CHARLI: Refocusing Life University’s Research w/ Dr. Stephanie Sullivan and Erin Gilligan-Podcast
CHARLI stands for Complementary Healthcare Advanced Research & Leadership Institute. CHARLI is the new direction and structure for Life University’s research efforts, aimed at supporting and sharing research of multi-disciplinary importance.
Pivoting and Growing During Challenging Times- Featuring Drs. Deb Cirone & Joe Clarino- Thriving Chiros Podcast
Life University alumni Drs. Deb Cirone and Joe Clarino of AlignLife of Sugar Hill share their inspiring story of how they emerged from the pandemic with a stronger practice and marriage. By creatively leveraging interviews and social media, they stayed connected to their patients when physical appointments were not possible.
Kairos and Connections at Life U with Megan Showers – podcast
Chiropractic is a profession that requires a level of physical and mental fitness that must be trained and maintained in ordered to optimize success. Megan Showers is a D.C. student and President of the Kairos club on campus at Life University (Life U). She gets into the philosophy behind the training regimen that Kairos club members commit to, a high-energy and upbeat program that encourages the physical and mental stamina of the future chiropractic practitioner so the hands-on care they provide is effective, safe and sustainable for all involved.
Taking care of your people with Terri Carter- podcast
Human Resources is a necessary but often misunderstood department supporting vital organizations like Life University (Life U). It takes an organized and compassionate person to keep all the behind-the-scenes foundational needs taken care of in the right way. Terri Carter is Life U’s new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), working diligently to make current systems more efficient and then implement fresh ideas.
Building a Real-World Chiropractic Business- Featuring Dr. Karen Ferguson
Dr. Karen Ferguson, chiropractor and Life U alumna, knows firsthand the challenges of launching a practice from scratch. As the owner of Ferguson Family Chiropractic in Acworth, Georgia, and a Life University PEAK doctor, she’s learned the importance of seeking guidance from mentors and focusing on the practical aspects of business. Today, Dr. Ferguson shares valuable advice on how to avoid “reinventing the wheel” and build a sustainable practice.
Creating Hispanic Community Alongside Chiropractic Excellence with Shaman Rodriguez Bermedez – podcast
Spreading the healing message of Chiropractic across cultures takes time and patience. One shining example at Life U of how we have combined community building with chiropractic growth is through the Hispanic Chiropractic Club. Shaman Rodriguez Bermedez is a D.C student and current VP of the Hispanic Chiropractic Club. He explains how the club helps students seeking educational support in Spanish, as many students come to Life U with English as a second language or even learning English as they go along. It bridges gaps that might be missed due to language barriers, as well as building camaraderie and a sense of belonging.
Microbiology equals macro possibilities, with Dr. Fuhua Lu- podcast
Microbiology is a course that all chiropractic students take to prepare them for their NBCE board exams, one that they might overlook as yet another stepping stone toward the finish line that is their chiropractic license. Yet Dr. Fuhua Lu is an assistant professor at Life University with a passion for microbiology, imparting her wisdom onto students about the immense beauty of the inner workings of the human body and why chiropractors need to have a respect for the unseen processes at play inside.
Mastering the Balance: Chiropractic Practice and Life Goals, Featuring Dr. JaGerran Knight-Bryant- Thriving Chiros podcast
Dr. JaGerran Knight-Bryant, co-owner of Mustard Seed Chiropractic in Smyrna, Georgia, shares his experience of balancing marriage, parenthood, and business ownership with his wife, Dr. Jessica. Both Life University alumni, they discuss the daily learning curve of running a practice while staying true to their values. Dr. Knight-Bryant offers practical insights into achieving harmony between professional and personal life, emphasizing the importance of adaptability.
Leveling Up Through Mentorship, with Redmond Cunanan
Redmond Cunanan is a 3rd quarter student hitting the ground running, learning to communicate effectively as a future chiropractor and getting guidance through mentorship. He is President of the Level Up Mentorship club, a student club focused on helping students plan for practical aspects of practice, such as marketing and financial stability, through mentorship and guidance from chiropractors who have valuable experience and knowledge to impart.
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