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You can also visit cleveland.edu/alumni-news to send your news and update your contact information.

Drs. Hillary & Topher Rowenhorst ’09 News & Notes, Page 3

In Brief

ON THE HORIZON | Mark Your Calendar Alumni Events

Postgrad Events

Unified Chiropractic Association of Oklahoma Alumni Luncheon Wyndham Hotel (Tulsa) | April 13, 2013

ICPA 180-Hour Certification Program (CCC Campus) SOT Cranial Adjusting | April 6-7, 2013 Technical Integration | May 4-5, 2013

Oklahoma Chiropractors Association Spring Convention Hyatt Regency (Tulsa) | April 20-21, 2013 Kansas Chiropractic Association Spring Convention Hotel At Old Town (Wichita) | April 26-28, 2013 Phoenix Area Alumni Luncheon Radisson Hotel (Phoenix) | April 27, 2013

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Meridian Therapy Program (CCC Campus) Urinary Bladder & Kidney | April 20, 2013 Kinesio Taping Seminar Series (CCC Campus) Kinesio Taping 1 & 2 | July 13-14, 2013

Campus Events

Homecoming 2013 CCC Campus | Oct. 11-13, 2013

Spring 2013 Commencement April 19, 2013 | 3 p.m.

Kansas Chiropractic Association Fall Convention CCC Campus | Oct. 11-13, 2013

Founder’s Day June 13, 2013

Las Vegas Alumni Event Flamingo Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) | Feb. 28-March 2, 2014

“Discovery Day” Open House July 12, 2013 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Visit cleveland.edu/alumni/continuing-education/seminar-schedule for seminar information or to register.

Visit cleveland.myicourse.com for online course information or to register.

Visit cleveland.edu/event-calendar for a full listing of campus events.

Drs. Thomas and Linda Ashe ’77, Smithfield, Va., recently made a generous donation to the General Scholarship Fund.

Dr. Jill Beaty ’94, Elgin, Okla., launched an animal chiropractic mobile unit.

Dr. Scott Bennington ’08, Rogers, Ark., adopted a baby girl from China in March 2013.

Dr. Samuel Beugelsdijk ’11, Manhattan, Kan., welcomed a son, Leo Harrison, on April 23, 2012, and opened a new office Oct. 1, 2012.

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iving life to the fullest is something we all The Vranas are inspired to help people strugtry to do, in varying degrees, despite the gling with their health, and looking for an alternaups and downs that are a natural part of it. Hav- tive to mainstream medicine. ing passion for career and family is the key that “We are seeing people who are desperate for opens the door to an what chiropractors have abundant life, keeping to offer,” Dr. Devin said. your cup full and flow“Children are sick, and ing over. Drs. Devin and we can help without Joey Vrana, both 2010 drugs or surgery. It is the CCC graduates, have most rewarding thing found that key and are to help families live a using it in a life that is wellness lifestyle. It is a expanding both at home privilege to share chiand at work. ropractic with patients In Feb. 2011, the who are days old or 100 Vranas opened their years old.” first chiropractic clinic, “We take it very seriVrana Chiropractic & ously when someone Acupuncture, in God- Drs. Devin and Joey Vrana operate family wellness practices. They comes to us for help, dard, Kan. Two months are the proud parents of three boys: Roman, Jagger and Knox. and it’s our responsibillater, they welcomed twin sons, Jagger and Knox, ity to provide them quality care at every visit,” Dr. who joined brother, Roman, 8.

Joey said. “It’s great sharing the power of innate A full and expanding home-front? Check. So, intelligence, how we help the body heal itself.” what’s next? Well, now that things are settled with The Vranas help their patients achieve optimal their baby boys, the Vranas are stoking the flames health through chiropractic, ranging from prenatal of their burgeoning chiropractic careers by opening to pediatric to adult care. They also offer massage a second practice. Back to Basics Chiropractic & therapy, corrective exercises, lifestyle coaching and Acupuncture held its grand opening and ribbon nutritional counseling. cutting on March 30 in Wichita, Kan. Moving Dr. Devin said patients have been sharing forward, Dr. Devin will begin building the west wonderful testimonials of how chiropractic care Wichita practice, while Dr. Joey continues the has changed their lives. That gratitude led her to work they’ve started in Goddard. offer some of her own to the College, sending a The practice expansion is a testament to their personal note recently to Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, passion for, and commitment to, the chiropractic Dr. Clark Beckley and Jalonna Bowie. profession. In short, they love what they do.

“I wanted to send a thank you to my CCC “It has been amazing getting to practice as a family,” the note read. “Thank you for showing us husband-and-wife team,” Dr. Devin said. “We the tools we need, and for helping us find our way.” wanted to expand so we could be more accessible Dr. Devin’s practice is located at 1247 S. Tyler to help more people. We are having the time of our Rd. in Wichita. The number is (316) 440-5554. lives practicing chiropractic, and are so very proud Dr. Joey’s practice is located at 219 N. Main St. in to be a part of the best profession on the planet!”

Goddard. The number is (316) 794-2347. q WWW.CLEVELAND.EDU

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Cleveland

Vol. 2, No. 1 | April 2013

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CCC ALUMNI & FRIENDS

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Join the Alumni Student Referral Network Help advance the future of CCC and the profession. cleveland.edu/alumni/refer-prospective-student Attend a Postgrad Seminar or Campus Event Visit your alma mater and reconnect with alumni. cleveland.edu/event-calendar Give Back with a Charitable Donation to CCC Contribute to the College’s future advancement. cleveland.edu/about-us/cleveland-foundation

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News & Notes From

DR. CLARK BECKLEY

ello, everyone. Dr. Cleveland III and I have been very busy these last few months visiting with alumni in various parts of the Midwest. It’s always great to see old friends and “catch up” on what’s been going on in their lives and careers.

On Feb. 22, 2013, the College hosted a brunch at the Missouri State Chiropractors Association (MSCA) District II meeting in Kansas City. February 23 found me in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma State Chiropractic Independent Physicians Association’s (OSCIPA) “Spring Renewal” seminar, where the College hosted a luncheon for CCC alumni. Finally, on March 15, I was in Omaha for the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association’s (NCPA) spring convention, where the College hosted a social hour at the end of the day’s events on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend.

I learned so much about what’s going on in the lives and practices of our grads, and I will be sharing tidbits from a lot of the doctors I met with on the pages of this newsletter and future issues.

Check the events calendar at cleveland.edu for future events!

On another topic, I want to tell you about an event that the College has coming up this summer. On June 13, CCC will celebrate “Founder’s Day.” This event was celebrated annually by our brothers and sisters on our Los Angeles campus for years. Last year, we brought that tradition to Kansas City, and it was such a success that we have decided to make it an annual event here.

“Founder’s Day” is one day of specialized education for students designed to give them an aerial view of the profession — from its humble history to its limitless future. In lieu of classes, we have invited D.C.’s to come and share their knowledge and experience with our current students. Do you have a lesson you’d like to share with your future colleagues? Is there something special about your practice or your experience that would benefit a just-starting out doctor? Let us know if you’d like to be a part of this program, and we will send you the details. q

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1980s

Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97, right, with Jeff Francoeur of the Royals during 2013 spring training. Hammond serves as the team’s official chiropractor.

Dr. Candice Hayes ’10 realized a “dream come true” when she opened her private practice, Back to Life Wellness Center in McKinney, Texas.

Dr. Hammond New practice helps athletes for Dr. Hayes

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elping athletes improve their performance and avoid injuries is the forté of Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97. He has been the exclusive chiropractor for the Kansas City Royals since 2002. His treatment of athletes — from semi-pro hockey and football to professional soccer and baseball teams — has been an integral part of his evolution as a chiropractic practitioner.

In all of his experiences with professional athletes, Hammond has succeeded in promoting the natural healing properties of chiropractic. This has its roots in the aforementioned passion that was ignited for him as a teenage chiropractic patient.

“I was awed by the doctor’s ability to fix my back with his hands,” he said. “It was truly a life-altering experience for me.”

Fast-forward to the present, where Hammond is the one changing people’s lives.

“I believe the chiropractic adjustment is very powerful, and the most important part of a patient’s care,” Hammond said.

Send email to Hammond at doc@hammondchiro.com or give him a call at (913) 248-9500. q

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r. Candice Hayes, a 2010 Cleveland graduate, is embracing life as a young practitioner still early in her career. Her path changed from medicine after both of her parents found relief through chiropractic.

“Outrageous medical bills began to accrue, but with no pain relief,” Hayes said. “Finally, they decided to try chiropractic and it worked! After just a couple of visits they were pain free and able to live their lives even better than before. Since that moment, I knew chiropractic was for me.”

Hayes continues to marvel at the power of the body to heal itself. By utilizing chiropractic, relief can not only be achieved without medical care, but expedited.

“Educate the patient, empower the body, remove the nerve interference, and then let innate intelligence take over,” Hayes said. “I absolutely love that!”

Putting herself in her patients’ shoes allows Hayes to become more connected with their needs.

“Treat honestly. Treat confidently. Every patient deserves the best me every time.”

This is a good practice, for all practitioners. q

www.cleveland.edu

Dr. Marilyn Lindauer ’82 is celebrating her 31st year as a chiropractor in 2013. Her practice, Northgate Chiropractic, in San Rafael, Calif., was ranked as the highest-rated chiropractic office in Marin County, California, in 2012. It was the fifth consecutive year Lindauer’s practice earned the distinction, which is awarded by the American Ratings Corporation.

Dr. James Griffin ’83 has been named president of the Rhode Island Society of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons. Griffin, who earned his D.O. degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, currently practices anesthesiology at South County Hospital in Wakefield, R.I. Dr. Carolyn Clyde Dolan ’88 of Overland Park, Kan., co-authored the non-fiction book, “Pendergast’s Retaliation: A True Cold Case File,” about the legendary Kansas City political boss, Tom Pendergast, and mafia leader, John Lazia. Dolan retired from practice in 1993. She is currently a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and is in the process of writing another book.

1990s Dr. William “Buddy” Ramsey ’95 provided support for victims of Hurricane Sandy, which struck in late October 2012. Ramsey has been involved with emergency relief efforts before, assisting with search-andrescue efforts after Hurricane Hugo and as an emergency responder for the American Red Cross after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Visit cleveland.edu’s “News” section for a full story and photo.

2000s Dr. Lance Cohen ’09 was appointed to the board of directors for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) in February. Cohen, who specializes in sports injury and rehabilitative techniques, practices with his father, Dr. Nathan Cohen ’80, in La Jolla, Calif.

Dr. Topher Rowenhorst ’09 and Dr. Hillary (Bauman) Rowenhorst ’09 held the grand opening for their new Boulder, Colo., practice, HillTop Chiropractic, on Feb. 4. The practice offers a variety of chiropractic techniques and holistic healing services. (Photo, pg. 1) 2010s Dr. Dave Opperman ’12 was featured Dec. 17, 2012, on Kansas City FOX4-TV’s “Pay It Forward” segment. In the piece, Opperman is paid back by a patient he treated after a workplace injury despite her lack of insurance. Visit cleveland.edu’s “News” section for a full story and a link to the FOX4-TV video.

800.969.2701

Vol. 2, No. 1 | April 2013

IN BRIEF UPDATES Dr. Robert Scranton ’71, Etna, Calif., is still in practice at age 81.

Dr. Katherine Smith ’83, Dr. Therese Finan ’10 and Dr. Kezia Shine ’10 merged their practices in the fall of 2012, and now operate in the Corporate Woods complex in Overland Park.

Dr. Ken Field ’83, Stillwater, Okla., practices on the Oklahoma State University campus, and three current CCC students are his referrals.

Dr. June Rogers ’83, Kansas City, Mo., announces that the “Pain in America” video she is co-producing is more than 60 percent complete.

Dr. Stanley Sauder ’85, Dublin, Ohio has moved to a new office and is practicing with Dr. Scott Clayton and Dr. Ben Kraft.

Dr. David Trimble ’86, South Ogden, Utah, has retired.

Dr. Lynnea Wright ’87, San Antonio, Texas, has retired.

Dr. MaryAnn Ley ’91, Timonium, Md., moved to a new location, and has two massage therapists, and an acupuncturist on staff.

Dr. Todd Jones ’93, Tulsa, Okla., attended the OSCIPA event in Tulsa with his wife, Judy.

Dr. Rock Lamborn ’97, Beggs, Okla., is the owner of Lamborn Clinic of Chiropractic and Acupuncture.

Dr. Shawn Leatherman ’00 and Dr. Sarah Leatherman ’03, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., recently celebrated 10 years of marriage.

Dr. Harvey Dwyer ’02, Midwest City, Okla., owns a small-town practice, recently turned 60 and also got married in the last few years.

Dr. Ryan Day ’12 Littleton, Colo., opened Day Chiropractic and Rehab in Lakewood, Colo., in September 2012.

Drs. Manuel ’12 and Jill Diaz ’11, Manassas, Va., opened a practice in Manassas in November 2012.

ARRIVALS Dr. Jake Akerson ’07, Lincoln, Neb., and his wife, Jackie, a Cleveland staff member, welcomed a baby boy, Jett, in July 2012.

Dr. Katie Szewc-Vanwinkle ’08, welcomed a baby boy, Blake, in August 2012.

Dr. Richard Day ’08 and Dr. Haley (Beaver) Day ’09, Erie, Colo., welcomed a baby girl, Marlo, in January 2013.

Dr. Kyle Gulledge ’09 and Dr. Jill (Strom) Gulledge ’09, Overland Park, Kan., welcomed a baby boy, Jacob, in June 2012.

Dr. Crystal Green ’10, St. Joseph, Mo., welcomed a second daughter, Jaynee, in October 2012.

DONATIONS Dr. Robert Merry ’61, Tacoma, Wash., Dr. John Keifer ’80, Tucson, Ariz., and Dr. Marilyn LaVigne ’81, Bradenton, Fla., all recently made generous donations to the College’s General Scholarship Fund.

Share news about your practice, achievements and family online at cleveland.edu/alumni-news or by using the envelope provided.

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Alumni

Cleveland

Vol. 2, No. 1 | April 2013

From The Desk Of

CCC ALUMNI & FRIENDS

H

Join the Alumni Student Referral Network Help advance the future of CCC and the profession. cleveland.edu/alumni/refer-prospective-student Attend a Postgrad Seminar or Campus Event Visit your alma mater and reconnect with alumni. cleveland.edu/event-calendar Give Back with a Charitable Donation to CCC Contribute to the College’s future advancement. cleveland.edu/about-us/cleveland-foundation

Cleveland

News & Notes From

DR. CLARK BECKLEY

ello, everyone. Dr. Cleveland III and I have been very busy these last few months visiting with alumni in various parts of the Midwest. It’s always great to see old friends and “catch up” on what’s been going on in their lives and careers.

On Feb. 22, 2013, the College hosted a brunch at the Missouri State Chiropractors Association (MSCA) District II meeting in Kansas City. February 23 found me in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma State Chiropractic Independent Physicians Association’s (OSCIPA) “Spring Renewal” seminar, where the College hosted a luncheon for CCC alumni. Finally, on March 15, I was in Omaha for the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association’s (NCPA) spring convention, where the College hosted a social hour at the end of the day’s events on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who took the time to attend.

I learned so much about what’s going on in the lives and practices of our grads, and I will be sharing tidbits from a lot of the doctors I met with on the pages of this newsletter and future issues.

Check the events calendar at cleveland.edu for future events!

On another topic, I want to tell you about an event that the College has coming up this summer. On June 13, CCC will celebrate “Founder’s Day.” This event was celebrated annually by our brothers and sisters on our Los Angeles campus for years. Last year, we brought that tradition to Kansas City, and it was such a success that we have decided to make it an annual event here.

“Founder’s Day” is one day of specialized education for students designed to give them an aerial view of the profession — from its humble history to its limitless future. In lieu of classes, we have invited D.C.’s to come and share their knowledge and experience with our current students. Do you have a lesson you’d like to share with your future colleagues? Is there something special about your practice or your experience that would benefit a just-starting out doctor? Let us know if you’d like to be a part of this program, and we will send you the details. q

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Alumni

1980s

Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97, right, with Jeff Francoeur of the Royals during 2013 spring training. Hammond serves as the team’s official chiropractor.

Dr. Candice Hayes ’10 realized a “dream come true” when she opened her private practice, Back to Life Wellness Center in McKinney, Texas.

Dr. Hammond New practice helps athletes for Dr. Hayes

H

elping athletes improve their performance and avoid injuries is the forté of Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97. He has been the exclusive chiropractor for the Kansas City Royals since 2002. His treatment of athletes — from semi-pro hockey and football to professional soccer and baseball teams — has been an integral part of his evolution as a chiropractic practitioner.

In all of his experiences with professional athletes, Hammond has succeeded in promoting the natural healing properties of chiropractic. This has its roots in the aforementioned passion that was ignited for him as a teenage chiropractic patient.

“I was awed by the doctor’s ability to fix my back with his hands,” he said. “It was truly a life-altering experience for me.”

Fast-forward to the present, where Hammond is the one changing people’s lives.

“I believe the chiropractic adjustment is very powerful, and the most important part of a patient’s care,” Hammond said.

Send email to Hammond at doc@hammondchiro.com or give him a call at (913) 248-9500. q

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r. Candice Hayes, a 2010 Cleveland graduate, is embracing life as a young practitioner still early in her career. Her path changed from medicine after both of her parents found relief through chiropractic.

“Outrageous medical bills began to accrue, but with no pain relief,” Hayes said. “Finally, they decided to try chiropractic and it worked! After just a couple of visits they were pain free and able to live their lives even better than before. Since that moment, I knew chiropractic was for me.”

Hayes continues to marvel at the power of the body to heal itself. By utilizing chiropractic, relief can not only be achieved without medical care, but expedited.

“Educate the patient, empower the body, remove the nerve interference, and then let innate intelligence take over,” Hayes said. “I absolutely love that!”

Putting herself in her patients’ shoes allows Hayes to become more connected with their needs.

“Treat honestly. Treat confidently. Every patient deserves the best me every time.”

This is a good practice, for all practitioners. q

www.cleveland.edu

Dr. Marilyn Lindauer ’82 is celebrating her 31st year as a chiropractor in 2013. Her practice, Northgate Chiropractic, in San Rafael, Calif., was ranked as the highest-rated chiropractic office in Marin County, California, in 2012. It was the fifth consecutive year Lindauer’s practice earned the distinction, which is awarded by the American Ratings Corporation.

Dr. James Griffin ’83 has been named president of the Rhode Island Society of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons. Griffin, who earned his D.O. degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, currently practices anesthesiology at South County Hospital in Wakefield, R.I. Dr. Carolyn Clyde Dolan ’88 of Overland Park, Kan., co-authored the non-fiction book, “Pendergast’s Retaliation: A True Cold Case File,” about the legendary Kansas City political boss, Tom Pendergast, and mafia leader, John Lazia. Dolan retired from practice in 1993. She is currently a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and is in the process of writing another book.

1990s Dr. William “Buddy” Ramsey ’95 provided support for victims of Hurricane Sandy, which struck in late October 2012. Ramsey has been involved with emergency relief efforts before, assisting with search-andrescue efforts after Hurricane Hugo and as an emergency responder for the American Red Cross after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Visit cleveland.edu’s “News” section for a full story and photo.

2000s Dr. Lance Cohen ’09 was appointed to the board of directors for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) in February. Cohen, who specializes in sports injury and rehabilitative techniques, practices with his father, Dr. Nathan Cohen ’80, in La Jolla, Calif.

Dr. Topher Rowenhorst ’09 and Dr. Hillary (Bauman) Rowenhorst ’09 held the grand opening for their new Boulder, Colo., practice, HillTop Chiropractic, on Feb. 4. The practice offers a variety of chiropractic techniques and holistic healing services. (Photo, pg. 1) 2010s Dr. Dave Opperman ’12 was featured Dec. 17, 2012, on Kansas City FOX4-TV’s “Pay It Forward” segment. In the piece, Opperman is paid back by a patient he treated after a workplace injury despite her lack of insurance. Visit cleveland.edu’s “News” section for a full story and a link to the FOX4-TV video.

800.969.2701

Vol. 2, No. 1 | April 2013

IN BRIEF UPDATES Dr. Robert Scranton ’71, Etna, Calif., is still in practice at age 81.

Dr. Katherine Smith ’83, Dr. Therese Finan ’10 and Dr. Kezia Shine ’10 merged their practices in the fall of 2012, and now operate in the Corporate Woods complex in Overland Park.

Dr. Ken Field ’83, Stillwater, Okla., practices on the Oklahoma State University campus, and three current CCC students are his referrals.

Dr. June Rogers ’83, Kansas City, Mo., announces that the “Pain in America” video she is co-producing is more than 60 percent complete.

Dr. Stanley Sauder ’85, Dublin, Ohio has moved to a new office and is practicing with Dr. Scott Clayton and Dr. Ben Kraft.

Dr. David Trimble ’86, South Ogden, Utah, has retired.

Dr. Lynnea Wright ’87, San Antonio, Texas, has retired.

Dr. MaryAnn Ley ’91, Timonium, Md., moved to a new location, and has two massage therapists, and an acupuncturist on staff.

Dr. Todd Jones ’93, Tulsa, Okla., attended the OSCIPA event in Tulsa with his wife, Judy.

Dr. Rock Lamborn ’97, Beggs, Okla., is the owner of Lamborn Clinic of Chiropractic and Acupuncture.

Dr. Shawn Leatherman ’00 and Dr. Sarah Leatherman ’03, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., recently celebrated 10 years of marriage.

Dr. Harvey Dwyer ’02, Midwest City, Okla., owns a small-town practice, recently turned 60 and also got married in the last few years.

Dr. Ryan Day ’12 Littleton, Colo., opened Day Chiropractic and Rehab in Lakewood, Colo., in September 2012.

Drs. Manuel ’12 and Jill Diaz ’11, Manassas, Va., opened a practice in Manassas in November 2012.

ARRIVALS Dr. Jake Akerson ’07, Lincoln, Neb., and his wife, Jackie, a Cleveland staff member, welcomed a baby boy, Jett, in July 2012.

Dr. Katie Szewc-Vanwinkle ’08, welcomed a baby boy, Blake, in August 2012.

Dr. Richard Day ’08 and Dr. Haley (Beaver) Day ’09, Erie, Colo., welcomed a baby girl, Marlo, in January 2013.

Dr. Kyle Gulledge ’09 and Dr. Jill (Strom) Gulledge ’09, Overland Park, Kan., welcomed a baby boy, Jacob, in June 2012.

Dr. Crystal Green ’10, St. Joseph, Mo., welcomed a second daughter, Jaynee, in October 2012.

DONATIONS Dr. Robert Merry ’61, Tacoma, Wash., Dr. John Keifer ’80, Tucson, Ariz., and Dr. Marilyn LaVigne ’81, Bradenton, Fla., all recently made generous donations to the College’s General Scholarship Fund.

Share news about your practice, achievements and family online at cleveland.edu/alumni-news or by using the envelope provided.

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APRIL 2013 Stay Connected to Cleveland!

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Vol. 2, No. 1 | April 2013

Twitter Page: twitter.com/ClevelandAdmiss

A NEWSLETTER FOR GRADUATES & FRIENDS OF CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE

Life expands for Drs. Vrana

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You can also visit cleveland.edu/alumni-news to send your news and update your contact information.

Drs. Hillary & Topher Rowenhorst ’09 News & Notes, Page 3

In Brief

ON THE HORIZON | Mark Your Calendar Alumni Events

Postgrad Events

Unified Chiropractic Association of Oklahoma Alumni Luncheon Wyndham Hotel (Tulsa) | April 13, 2013

ICPA 180-Hour Certification Program (CCC Campus) SOT Cranial Adjusting | April 6-7, 2013 Technical Integration | May 4-5, 2013

Oklahoma Chiropractors Association Spring Convention Hyatt Regency (Tulsa) | April 20-21, 2013 Kansas Chiropractic Association Spring Convention Hotel At Old Town (Wichita) | April 26-28, 2013 Phoenix Area Alumni Luncheon Radisson Hotel (Phoenix) | April 27, 2013

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Meridian Therapy Program (CCC Campus) Urinary Bladder & Kidney | April 20, 2013 Kinesio Taping Seminar Series (CCC Campus) Kinesio Taping 1 & 2 | July 13-14, 2013

Campus Events

Homecoming 2013 CCC Campus | Oct. 11-13, 2013

Spring 2013 Commencement April 19, 2013 | 3 p.m.

Kansas Chiropractic Association Fall Convention CCC Campus | Oct. 11-13, 2013

Founder’s Day June 13, 2013

Las Vegas Alumni Event Flamingo Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) | Feb. 28-March 2, 2014

“Discovery Day” Open House July 12, 2013 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Visit cleveland.edu/alumni/continuing-education/seminar-schedule for seminar information or to register.

Visit cleveland.myicourse.com for online course information or to register.

Visit cleveland.edu/event-calendar for a full listing of campus events.

Drs. Thomas and Linda Ashe ’77, Smithfield, Va., recently made a generous donation to the General Scholarship Fund.

Dr. Jill Beaty ’94, Elgin, Okla., launched an animal chiropractic mobile unit.

Dr. Scott Bennington ’08, Rogers, Ark., adopted a baby girl from China in March 2013.

Dr. Samuel Beugelsdijk ’11, Manhattan, Kan., welcomed a son, Leo Harrison, on April 23, 2012, and opened a new office Oct. 1, 2012.

Continued on Pg. 3

iving life to the fullest is something we all The Vranas are inspired to help people strugtry to do, in varying degrees, despite the gling with their health, and looking for an alternaups and downs that are a natural part of it. Hav- tive to mainstream medicine. ing passion for career and family is the key that “We are seeing people who are desperate for opens the door to an what chiropractors have abundant life, keeping to offer,” Dr. Devin said. your cup full and flow“Children are sick, and ing over. Drs. Devin and we can help without Joey Vrana, both 2010 drugs or surgery. It is the CCC graduates, have most rewarding thing found that key and are to help families live a using it in a life that is wellness lifestyle. It is a expanding both at home privilege to share chiand at work. ropractic with patients In Feb. 2011, the who are days old or 100 Vranas opened their years old.” first chiropractic clinic, “We take it very seriVrana Chiropractic & ously when someone Acupuncture, in God- Drs. Devin and Joey Vrana operate family wellness practices. They comes to us for help, dard, Kan. Two months are the proud parents of three boys: Roman, Jagger and Knox. and it’s our responsibillater, they welcomed twin sons, Jagger and Knox, ity to provide them quality care at every visit,” Dr. who joined brother, Roman, 8.

Joey said. “It’s great sharing the power of innate A full and expanding home-front? Check. So, intelligence, how we help the body heal itself.” what’s next? Well, now that things are settled with The Vranas help their patients achieve optimal their baby boys, the Vranas are stoking the flames health through chiropractic, ranging from prenatal of their burgeoning chiropractic careers by opening to pediatric to adult care. They also offer massage a second practice. Back to Basics Chiropractic & therapy, corrective exercises, lifestyle coaching and Acupuncture held its grand opening and ribbon nutritional counseling. cutting on March 30 in Wichita, Kan. Moving Dr. Devin said patients have been sharing forward, Dr. Devin will begin building the west wonderful testimonials of how chiropractic care Wichita practice, while Dr. Joey continues the has changed their lives. That gratitude led her to work they’ve started in Goddard. offer some of her own to the College, sending a The practice expansion is a testament to their personal note recently to Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, passion for, and commitment to, the chiropractic Dr. Clark Beckley and Jalonna Bowie. profession. In short, they love what they do.

“I wanted to send a thank you to my CCC “It has been amazing getting to practice as a family,” the note read. “Thank you for showing us husband-and-wife team,” Dr. Devin said. “We the tools we need, and for helping us find our way.” wanted to expand so we could be more accessible Dr. Devin’s practice is located at 1247 S. Tyler to help more people. We are having the time of our Rd. in Wichita. The number is (316) 440-5554. lives practicing chiropractic, and are so very proud Dr. Joey’s practice is located at 219 N. Main St. in to be a part of the best profession on the planet!”

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