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ON THE HORIZON | Mark Your Calendar Alumni Events Alumni Luncheon @ Last Chance Seminar CCC Campus | Dec. 12, 2015 | 12-1 p.m. 2016 Las Vegas Alumni Event Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev. | Feb. 26-28, 2016
Postgrad Events Biomechanics, Imaging & Caring for the High School Athlete Presented by Dr. Tim Maggs | CU-KC Campus Dec. 5-6, 2015 Meridian Therapy 100-Hour Certification Program Presented by Dr. Larry Beem | CU-KC Campus Session 1: Lung & Large Intestine | March 12-13, 2016 Session 2: Stomach & Spleen | April 16-17, 2016 Session 3: Heart & Small Intestine | May 14-15, 2016 Session 4: Urinary Bladder & Kidney (Midterm) | June 4-5, 2016 Session 5: Pericardium & Triple Warmer | June 25-26, 2016 Session 6: Gall Bladder & Liver | July 16-17, 2016 Session 7: Conception & Governor Vessel | Aug. 20-21, 2016
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ICPA 200-Hour Certification Program Presented by Various Instructors | CU-KC Campus Module 1: Perinatal Care with Webster Certification | Jan. 23-24, 2016 Module 2: Essentials of Chiropractic Care for Children | Feb. 20-21, 2016 Module 3: Full-Spine Segmental Evaluation & Adjusting | April 2-3, 2016 Module 4: Techniques; Thompson & Logan | June 11-12, 2016 Module 5: Developmental Neurobiology | July 9-10, 2016 Module 6: Neuroimmunology: Patterns of Interference | Aug. 13-14, 2016 Module 7: Evidence-Informed Practice | Sept. 10-11, 2016 Last Chance Seminar CCC Campus | Dec. 12-13, 2015
Campus Events Fall 2015 Commencement CCC Campus | Dec. 11, 2015 | 3 p.m. “Discovery Day” Prospective Student Open House Alumni are encouraged to bring or refer prospective students! Register at http://www.cleveland.edu/admissions/open-h CCC Campus | March 25, 2016 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For seminar information or to register, visit: cleveland.edu/alumni/continuing-education/seminar-schedule For online course information or to register, visit: cleveland.myicourse.com For a full listing of campus events, visit: cleveland.edu/event-calendar
Dec. 12-13, 2015 Last Chance Seminar Cleveland-KC Campus Mark your calendars for the 2014 “Last Chance” seminar, offering 12 CEU hours. The weekend will feature an alumni luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Register now Feb. 26-28, 2016 All KC/LA Alumni Event Las Vegas, Nev. Join fellow alumni for the 3rd annual continuing education event in Las Vegas. Enjoy all Vegas has to offer, while earning up to 12 CEU hours. Visit cleveland.edu to register.
as Vegas is a preferred destination for mil- normally require more time with rehab like Active lions of travelers each year. But, for more Release (ART) and Graston on top of full-spine than 2 million people who live in the metro area, and extremity adjustments.” it is something quite different — it is home. And, Wise has treated WWE professional wreswhen residents of Las Vegas need chiropractic tler, Ryback, for more than four years. Durcare, many rely on Dr. ing that time, he has Jon Wise ’06 to ease “helped him overcome their discomfort. hundreds of in-ring Wise is a popular injuries, and helped choice because he truly to save him from sevunderstands pain. He eral surgeries over the was a high school athyears.” Wise also served lete, and was also in a as the medical director series of car accidents for “Thursday Night that injured his neck, Lights,” a high school back and both knees. football program seen Left battered and broon a Las Vegas televiken, his condition sion station. failed to improve with Wise said his practraditional medical care, Dr. Jon Wise ’06, right, enjoys a moment in his office with tice philosophy is wellleaving him “popping celebrity patient, Ryback, a WWE professional wrestler. ness-based and he cites pills like they were candy” to find relief, and on Dr. James Chestnut, Dr. Brian Miller, Dr. Rick the road to addiction. Baxter, Dr. Devi Nambudripad, Masters Circle The doctor for his football team was a chiro- and ICPA among the professionals and organizapractor. Hoping to find a solution for his pain, he tions that have influenced his career. turned to chiropractic care. That single decision “All of these individuals and organizations have changed his life forever. given me extensive knowledge about chiropractic “I started seeing him three times a week and and holistic healing, which I have used to build a guess what? I started getting better right away,” very successful wellness-based practice here in Las Wise said. “The pain in my body went away. Vegas,” Wise said. Ultimately, I was getting my life back.” His dedication has been recognized, as Wise Wise had been considering medical school, but was named the “Top Chiropractor in Las Vegas” chiropractic changed his course. He shadowed for 2015, and has been honored as one of Amerhis practitioner and eventually chose a career in ica’s Top Chiropractors in five of the last eight chiropractic instead, enrolling in Cleveland-LA. years. Of these accolades he says simply: “Awards After graduation, he began to heal just as he had like these help me realize that I am doing somebeen healed. His patient base is diverse, including thing right.” people from all walks of life. Due to his Las Vegas Over the next five years, Wise plans to finish location, he also treats professional athletes from the diplomate program with ICPA and either buy the NBA, NFL, PGA, NHL, MLB as well as or build a new structure to house Wise ChiropracUFC and MMA fighters. tic, 3.0. He may also consider adding an associate “Most of these individuals have more trauma, or independent doctor as well. Any free time that scar tissue and calcification than the average remains will be filled with family, playing golf, patient I see on a regular basis,” Wise said. “They hiking, racing, gun collecting and shooting. q WWW.CLEVELAND.EDU
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ello again, everyone. What a great fall season we have had this year! Fifty-nine students entered into the D.C. program (thanks everyone for your referrals), the weather has been great and how about them Royals bringing home the crown! Homecoming 2015 was a huge success! More than 800 doctors, students, chiropractic assistants, vendors and other guests attended. I want to thank everyone for attending and helping make it a memorable weekend. Some highlights included a very special event at the end of Friday’s program when, thanks to so many of you who helped us raise nearly $50,000, the College Health Center waiting room was officially named the Dr. Dwight Gerred ’60 Reception Area. About 60 guests joined us for this tribute and I know Dr. Gerred would be proud! I want to thank Peg VP of Campus & McKee, institutional advancement officer, for Alumni Relations taking this event from desire to reality! Other special events from the weekend included the reunion doctor celebration on Saturday evening, recognizing graduates from 1955, ’65, ’75, ’85, ’95 and ’05. The Alumni Association welcomed new board members and presented the 2015 “Alumnus of the Year” award to 1995 CCCLA graduate Dr. Claire O’Neill. The KCA recognized their new officers and presented their “Doctor of the Year” and “New Doctor of the Year “awards. All in all in was a great evening. Homecoming wrapped up Sunday with a very entertaining session provided by Dr. Brian Porteous, a 1981 CCCLA graduate. Once again I want to thank everyone for making this a great week-end with a special thanks to Sarah Hilliard, Director of Alumni Services, for her extraordinary efforts in planning and coordinating Homecoming 2015. I know she is already working on Homecoming 2016! Upcoming events include our “Last Chance” seminar scheduled for December 12-13, which will include an alumni luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. hosted by Cleveland on Saturday. Don’t forget to save the date for our 3rd Annual “Las Vegas Getaway” scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2016, at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Well, that’s all for now. Please remember to stay in touch and keep us updated with what is going on in your lives and practices. Until next time, be safe and be well! q
Thank you to all who made this special dedication possible! DR. DWIGHT F. GERRED ’60 NAMED GIFT FUND $45,405 Raised
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CCC ALUMNI & FRIENDS 1980s Dr. Terry Elder ’87, Lombard, Ill., a D.C. faculty member at at National University of Health Sciences, has co-authored an innovative electronic textbook titled “Advanced Manipulation: Theory & Technique,” which contains five volumes and over three and half hours of video instruction and sequential learning in chiropractic technique. The video offers an improved way to support the teaching of technique as opposed to a conventional print textbook, as viewers can automatically see correct positioning and range of motion. Elder is also co-authoring a series of technique articles for Dynamic Chiropractic magazine. 1990s Dr. Darrick Lawson ’91, Sacramento, Calif., has been named 2015 “Business Leader of the Year” by Sacramento’s Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. Lawson, owner of Healing Touch Chiropractic, a civic leader and LGBT activist, is a former board member and past president of the Rainbow Chamber and founder of the organization’s RainbowPAC. The award recognizes an individual each year who has demonstrated leadership success within the business community and within the Sacramento LGBT community. Lawson said he is “proud to have built a successful business as an openly gay man” and to have worked with organizations to “create a diverse, inclusive economic environment in Sacramento where all people can be valued for their contributions rather than excluded for their differences.” Dr. Claire O’Neill ’95, Los Angeles, Calif., was named 2015 “Alumnus of the Year” during Cleveland University-Kansas City’s Homecoming celebration in October. O’Neill, an author and sought-after lecturer, operates GlenFeliz Chiropractic & Thermography Wellness Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale. She is a leading expert in many wellness areas, including chiropractic, nutrition, sports injury, thermography, women’s health and pediatrics. O’Neill is co-author of “The World’s Best Kept Health Secret Revealed,” where she writes about family wellness, and has served as a regular wellness expert on multiple TV programs and infomercials. She has served on the boards of the California Chiropractic Association and the Rotary Club. At Cleveland, O’Neill served for several years as president of the Alumni Association. 2010s Dr. Rebecca Lindesmith ’12, Olathe, Kan., has partnered with Mariner Wealth Advisors as their onsite Wellness practitioner She practices chiropractic and acupuncture on site, and is also assisting the Mariner’s HR Department with their health and wellness initiatives. She also serves as the chiropractor for Radiant Yoga in Overland Park, Kan. The partnerships serve as an extension for Lindesmith’s private family practice, Balanced Body Holistic Health, which she opened in May 2012. Lindesmith describes her chiropractic practice as “my heart and soul” and said she is “eternally grateful for this profession!”
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IN BRIEF UPDATES Dr. Erle Pittman ’68, Solvang, Calif., retired Aug. 1 at 86 years of age after 47 years in practice. Dr. Mark Pfefer ’88, Cleveland’s director of research, was featured on Kansas City’s KSHB-41 Action News to discuss backpack safety for kids and how to avoid injury.
Dr. Jason Fechter ’13, Overland Park, Kan., got married to his partner, Caleb Summers, on Oct. 9, 2015. Dr. Brian Asbury ’15, Wichita, Kan., opened Body Shop Chiropractic in August, offering manual and activator chiropractic adjustments, sports physicals, athletic taping and acupuncture treatments. ARRIVALS
Dr. Robert Kayser ’94 has relocated and opened a new practice, Kayser Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Rogersville, Mo.
Dr. Matthew Kola ’10, Delaware, Ohio, welcomed his first baby, a girl, Primrose Peregrin, on Oct. 8, 2015.
Dr. Martha Aitkens ’95, Bonner Springs, Kan., was the focus of the “Face to Face” feature in the Basehor Sentinel on Nov. 3.
Dr. Chris Barnes ’11, Broken Arrow, Okla., welcomed his first baby, a girl, Laynee Grace, on Oct. 12, 2015.
Dr. Christopher Connolly ’95, Williamsburg, Va., who holds a patent for a neck support used in car seats, strollers and child carriers, has joined Fusion Chiropractic, where he will specialize in treating dystonia, headaches, scoliosis and sciatica.
Dr. Meghan (Berry) Alexander ’12, Derby, Kan., had her first baby, a girl, Henley Rhea, on Aug. 10, 2015.
Dr. Brad Richey ’95, Richmond, Mo., owner of Richey Chiropractic Clinic, celebrated 20 years in practice in October 2015. Dr. Bradley Fackrell ’96, Rio Rancho, N.M., owner of Straight Chiropractic, was appointed by New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez to the state’s Chiropractic Board. Dr. Paul Brackeen ’99, Derby, Kan., was appointed by Gov. Sam Brownback to the Kansas State Athletic Commission.
Dr. Molly Tillman ’12, Wahoo, Neb., had her first baby, a boy, Sylas Augustus, on Sept. 17, 2015. PASSINGS Dr. Earl Schroeder ’61, Mount Vernon, Mo., passed away Sept. 29. Dr. Walter Bonner ’65, Springfield, Mo., passed away Oct. 1. Dr. David Souder ’73, McPherson, Kan., passed away Nov. 3. Dr. Sigmund Miller ’77, Hillsborough, N.J., passed away Sept. 17.
Dr. Kendra Pearson ’04, Gladstone, Mo., who practices at Northland Physical Medicine, an integrated health and wellness facility, gave a presentation on stress relief to district staff of the Park Hill School District in October.
Dr. Jon Smith ’79, Hutchinson, Kan., passed away Oct. 23, 2013.
Dr. John Davis ’05, Colorado Springs, Colo., has been included in the Strathmore’s 2015 “Who’s Who Worldwide Edition” for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chiropractic.
Dr. Michele Simmons ’90, Los Angeles, passed away Dec. 7, 2014.
Dr. Marc Obbink ’05, Sioux City, Iowa, hosted a recruiting event for prospective students at Morningside College on Oct. 21 with assistance from Cleveland Admissions representative Jackie Akerson. Dr. Kim Yoo ’06 has relocated her practice, The Acupuncture Center of Kansas City, to 4701 College Blvd. in Leawood, Kan. Dr. Elizabeth Goodman ’07 has relocated from Florida with her husband, Bryan, and their son, Lucas, to her home state of Oklahoma, where she operates Lakeside Chiropractic & Rehab in Skiatook. Dr. Christopher Vargas ’09 and Dr. Adana Moses ’09, owners of Innate Family Chiropractic in Pasadena, Calif., were honored with a “Best of 2015” award from Pasadena Weekly Magazine. Dr. Bernardo Perez ’10, Pasadena, Calif., gave a presentation titled “Three Secrets to a Healthy Life” on Oct. 6 at his local ibrary. Dr. Kim Shiplet-White ’12 of Intelligent Balance Spinal Care in Liberty Lake, Wash., got married on Oct. 3, 2015.
Dr. Sandra Layton ’82, Santee, Calif., passed away Oct. 1, 2014. Dr. Evonne Phillips ’89, McKinleyville, Calif., passed away July 30. Dr. Hans Olin ’99, Hollywood, Calif., passed away Aug. 24. DONATIONS The following alums made donations from Sept.1 to Nov. 1, 2015. Dr. James Anderson ’66, Dr. Clark Beckley ’75, Dr. Joseph Bowles ’77, Dr. Mark Balderston ’78, Dr. Kathryn Breese ’96, Dr. Michael Bohigian ’85, Dr. Carl Cleveland III ’75, Dr. Carlisle DeAtley ’66, Dr. Mark Hatesohl ’83, Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97, Dr. Cheri Jung ’95, Dr. Rick Longie, Rick ’79, Dr. James Kiehl ’83, Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76, Dr. Larry Matney ’65, Dr. Michael McIrvin ’90, Dr. Edward McKenzie ’69, Dr. Michael Perusich ’99, Dr. Michael Plaxco ’76, Dr. John Rasmussen ’81, Dr. Richard Sawicki ’83, Dr. Jeffrey Spencer ’97, Dr. John Wertin ’75, Dr. Rosemarie Wilson ’92 and Dr. Bill Wright ’87. The following faculty/staff made donations from Sept.1 to Nov. 1, 2015. Dr. Paul Barlett, Dr. Jason Bartlett, Dr. Julia Bartlett, Marjorie Bradshaw, Dr. Ned Heese, Dale Marrant, Peg McKee, Dr. Tom Nichols and Dr. Christena Nicholson.
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Cleveland
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DR. CLARK BECKLEY
H
ello again, everyone. What a great fall season we have had this year! Fifty-nine students entered into the D.C. program (thanks everyone for your referrals), the weather has been great and how about them Royals bringing home the crown! Homecoming 2015 was a huge success! More than 800 doctors, students, chiropractic assistants, vendors and other guests attended. I want to thank everyone for attending and helping make it a memorable weekend. Some highlights included a very special event at the end of Friday’s program when, thanks to so many of you who helped us raise nearly $50,000, the College Health Center waiting room was officially named the Dr. Dwight Gerred ’60 Reception Area. About 60 guests joined us for this tribute and I know Dr. Gerred would be proud! I want to thank Peg VP of Campus & McKee, institutional advancement officer, for Alumni Relations taking this event from desire to reality! Other special events from the weekend included the reunion doctor celebration on Saturday evening, recognizing graduates from 1955, ’65, ’75, ’85, ’95 and ’05. The Alumni Association welcomed new board members and presented the 2015 “Alumnus of the Year” award to 1995 CCCLA graduate Dr. Claire O’Neill. The KCA recognized their new officers and presented their “Doctor of the Year” and “New Doctor of the Year “awards. All in all in was a great evening. Homecoming wrapped up Sunday with a very entertaining session provided by Dr. Brian Porteous, a 1981 CCCLA graduate. Once again I want to thank everyone for making this a great week-end with a special thanks to Sarah Hilliard, Director of Alumni Services, for her extraordinary efforts in planning and coordinating Homecoming 2015. I know she is already working on Homecoming 2016! Upcoming events include our “Last Chance” seminar scheduled for December 12-13, which will include an alumni luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. hosted by Cleveland on Saturday. Don’t forget to save the date for our 3rd Annual “Las Vegas Getaway” scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2016, at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. Well, that’s all for now. Please remember to stay in touch and keep us updated with what is going on in your lives and practices. Until next time, be safe and be well! q
Thank you to all who made this special dedication possible! DR. DWIGHT F. GERRED ’60 NAMED GIFT FUND $45,405 Raised
Matters
Alumni
$50,000 Goal
CCC ALUMNI & FRIENDS 1980s Dr. Terry Elder ’87, Lombard, Ill., a D.C. faculty member at at National University of Health Sciences, has co-authored an innovative electronic textbook titled “Advanced Manipulation: Theory & Technique,” which contains five volumes and over three and half hours of video instruction and sequential learning in chiropractic technique. The video offers an improved way to support the teaching of technique as opposed to a conventional print textbook, as viewers can automatically see correct positioning and range of motion. Elder is also co-authoring a series of technique articles for Dynamic Chiropractic magazine. 1990s Dr. Darrick Lawson ’91, Sacramento, Calif., has been named 2015 “Business Leader of the Year” by Sacramento’s Rainbow Chamber of Commerce. Lawson, owner of Healing Touch Chiropractic, a civic leader and LGBT activist, is a former board member and past president of the Rainbow Chamber and founder of the organization’s RainbowPAC. The award recognizes an individual each year who has demonstrated leadership success within the business community and within the Sacramento LGBT community. Lawson said he is “proud to have built a successful business as an openly gay man” and to have worked with organizations to “create a diverse, inclusive economic environment in Sacramento where all people can be valued for their contributions rather than excluded for their differences.” Dr. Claire O’Neill ’95, Los Angeles, Calif., was named 2015 “Alumnus of the Year” during Cleveland University-Kansas City’s Homecoming celebration in October. O’Neill, an author and sought-after lecturer, operates GlenFeliz Chiropractic & Thermography Wellness Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale. She is a leading expert in many wellness areas, including chiropractic, nutrition, sports injury, thermography, women’s health and pediatrics. O’Neill is co-author of “The World’s Best Kept Health Secret Revealed,” where she writes about family wellness, and has served as a regular wellness expert on multiple TV programs and infomercials. She has served on the boards of the California Chiropractic Association and the Rotary Club. At Cleveland, O’Neill served for several years as president of the Alumni Association. 2010s Dr. Rebecca Lindesmith ’12, Olathe, Kan., has partnered with Mariner Wealth Advisors as their onsite Wellness practitioner She practices chiropractic and acupuncture on site, and is also assisting the Mariner’s HR Department with their health and wellness initiatives. She also serves as the chiropractor for Radiant Yoga in Overland Park, Kan. The partnerships serve as an extension for Lindesmith’s private family practice, Balanced Body Holistic Health, which she opened in May 2012. Lindesmith describes her chiropractic practice as “my heart and soul” and said she is “eternally grateful for this profession!”
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IN BRIEF UPDATES Dr. Erle Pittman ’68, Solvang, Calif., retired Aug. 1 at 86 years of age after 47 years in practice. Dr. Mark Pfefer ’88, Cleveland’s director of research, was featured on Kansas City’s KSHB-41 Action News to discuss backpack safety for kids and how to avoid injury.
Dr. Jason Fechter ’13, Overland Park, Kan., got married to his partner, Caleb Summers, on Oct. 9, 2015. Dr. Brian Asbury ’15, Wichita, Kan., opened Body Shop Chiropractic in August, offering manual and activator chiropractic adjustments, sports physicals, athletic taping and acupuncture treatments. ARRIVALS
Dr. Robert Kayser ’94 has relocated and opened a new practice, Kayser Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Rogersville, Mo.
Dr. Matthew Kola ’10, Delaware, Ohio, welcomed his first baby, a girl, Primrose Peregrin, on Oct. 8, 2015.
Dr. Martha Aitkens ’95, Bonner Springs, Kan., was the focus of the “Face to Face” feature in the Basehor Sentinel on Nov. 3.
Dr. Chris Barnes ’11, Broken Arrow, Okla., welcomed his first baby, a girl, Laynee Grace, on Oct. 12, 2015.
Dr. Christopher Connolly ’95, Williamsburg, Va., who holds a patent for a neck support used in car seats, strollers and child carriers, has joined Fusion Chiropractic, where he will specialize in treating dystonia, headaches, scoliosis and sciatica.
Dr. Meghan (Berry) Alexander ’12, Derby, Kan., had her first baby, a girl, Henley Rhea, on Aug. 10, 2015.
Dr. Brad Richey ’95, Richmond, Mo., owner of Richey Chiropractic Clinic, celebrated 20 years in practice in October 2015. Dr. Bradley Fackrell ’96, Rio Rancho, N.M., owner of Straight Chiropractic, was appointed by New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez to the state’s Chiropractic Board. Dr. Paul Brackeen ’99, Derby, Kan., was appointed by Gov. Sam Brownback to the Kansas State Athletic Commission.
Dr. Molly Tillman ’12, Wahoo, Neb., had her first baby, a boy, Sylas Augustus, on Sept. 17, 2015. PASSINGS Dr. Earl Schroeder ’61, Mount Vernon, Mo., passed away Sept. 29. Dr. Walter Bonner ’65, Springfield, Mo., passed away Oct. 1. Dr. David Souder ’73, McPherson, Kan., passed away Nov. 3. Dr. Sigmund Miller ’77, Hillsborough, N.J., passed away Sept. 17.
Dr. Kendra Pearson ’04, Gladstone, Mo., who practices at Northland Physical Medicine, an integrated health and wellness facility, gave a presentation on stress relief to district staff of the Park Hill School District in October.
Dr. Jon Smith ’79, Hutchinson, Kan., passed away Oct. 23, 2013.
Dr. John Davis ’05, Colorado Springs, Colo., has been included in the Strathmore’s 2015 “Who’s Who Worldwide Edition” for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chiropractic.
Dr. Michele Simmons ’90, Los Angeles, passed away Dec. 7, 2014.
Dr. Marc Obbink ’05, Sioux City, Iowa, hosted a recruiting event for prospective students at Morningside College on Oct. 21 with assistance from Cleveland Admissions representative Jackie Akerson. Dr. Kim Yoo ’06 has relocated her practice, The Acupuncture Center of Kansas City, to 4701 College Blvd. in Leawood, Kan. Dr. Elizabeth Goodman ’07 has relocated from Florida with her husband, Bryan, and their son, Lucas, to her home state of Oklahoma, where she operates Lakeside Chiropractic & Rehab in Skiatook. Dr. Christopher Vargas ’09 and Dr. Adana Moses ’09, owners of Innate Family Chiropractic in Pasadena, Calif., were honored with a “Best of 2015” award from Pasadena Weekly Magazine. Dr. Bernardo Perez ’10, Pasadena, Calif., gave a presentation titled “Three Secrets to a Healthy Life” on Oct. 6 at his local ibrary. Dr. Kim Shiplet-White ’12 of Intelligent Balance Spinal Care in Liberty Lake, Wash., got married on Oct. 3, 2015.
Dr. Sandra Layton ’82, Santee, Calif., passed away Oct. 1, 2014. Dr. Evonne Phillips ’89, McKinleyville, Calif., passed away July 30. Dr. Hans Olin ’99, Hollywood, Calif., passed away Aug. 24. DONATIONS The following alums made donations from Sept.1 to Nov. 1, 2015. Dr. James Anderson ’66, Dr. Clark Beckley ’75, Dr. Joseph Bowles ’77, Dr. Mark Balderston ’78, Dr. Kathryn Breese ’96, Dr. Michael Bohigian ’85, Dr. Carl Cleveland III ’75, Dr. Carlisle DeAtley ’66, Dr. Mark Hatesohl ’83, Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97, Dr. Cheri Jung ’95, Dr. Rick Longie, Rick ’79, Dr. James Kiehl ’83, Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76, Dr. Larry Matney ’65, Dr. Michael McIrvin ’90, Dr. Edward McKenzie ’69, Dr. Michael Perusich ’99, Dr. Michael Plaxco ’76, Dr. John Rasmussen ’81, Dr. Richard Sawicki ’83, Dr. Jeffrey Spencer ’97, Dr. John Wertin ’75, Dr. Rosemarie Wilson ’92 and Dr. Bill Wright ’87. The following faculty/staff made donations from Sept.1 to Nov. 1, 2015. Dr. Paul Barlett, Dr. Jason Bartlett, Dr. Julia Bartlett, Marjorie Bradshaw, Dr. Ned Heese, Dale Marrant, Peg McKee, Dr. Tom Nichols and Dr. Christena Nicholson.
Visit cleveland.edu/alumni-news to share news about your practice, achievements and family.
800.969.2701
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PERMIT NO. 1345
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Vol. 4, No. 4 | November 2015
Twitter: twitter.com/ClevelandAdmiss
A NEWSLETTER FOR GRADUATES & FRIENDS OF CLEVELAND UNIVERSITY-KANSAS CITY
Wise excels as top doc in Vegas L
Instagram: instagram.com/ChiroCCC To send your news or update your contact information, visit: cleveland.edu/alumni-news
Dr. Claire O’Neill ’95 (at right) News & Notes, Page 2
Save the date
ON THE HORIZON | Mark Your Calendar Alumni Events Alumni Luncheon @ Last Chance Seminar CCC Campus | Dec. 12, 2015 | 12-1 p.m. 2016 Las Vegas Alumni Event Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev. | Feb. 26-28, 2016
Postgrad Events Biomechanics, Imaging & Caring for the High School Athlete Presented by Dr. Tim Maggs | CU-KC Campus Dec. 5-6, 2015 Meridian Therapy 100-Hour Certification Program Presented by Dr. Larry Beem | CU-KC Campus Session 1: Lung & Large Intestine | March 12-13, 2016 Session 2: Stomach & Spleen | April 16-17, 2016 Session 3: Heart & Small Intestine | May 14-15, 2016 Session 4: Urinary Bladder & Kidney (Midterm) | June 4-5, 2016 Session 5: Pericardium & Triple Warmer | June 25-26, 2016 Session 6: Gall Bladder & Liver | July 16-17, 2016 Session 7: Conception & Governor Vessel | Aug. 20-21, 2016
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ICPA 200-Hour Certification Program Presented by Various Instructors | CU-KC Campus Module 1: Perinatal Care with Webster Certification | Jan. 23-24, 2016 Module 2: Essentials of Chiropractic Care for Children | Feb. 20-21, 2016 Module 3: Full-Spine Segmental Evaluation & Adjusting | April 2-3, 2016 Module 4: Techniques; Thompson & Logan | June 11-12, 2016 Module 5: Developmental Neurobiology | July 9-10, 2016 Module 6: Neuroimmunology: Patterns of Interference | Aug. 13-14, 2016 Module 7: Evidence-Informed Practice | Sept. 10-11, 2016 Last Chance Seminar CCC Campus | Dec. 12-13, 2015
Campus Events Fall 2015 Commencement CCC Campus | Dec. 11, 2015 | 3 p.m. “Discovery Day” Prospective Student Open House Alumni are encouraged to bring or refer prospective students! Register at http://www.cleveland.edu/admissions/open-h CCC Campus | March 25, 2016 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For seminar information or to register, visit: cleveland.edu/alumni/continuing-education/seminar-schedule For online course information or to register, visit: cleveland.myicourse.com For a full listing of campus events, visit: cleveland.edu/event-calendar
Dec. 12-13, 2015 Last Chance Seminar Cleveland-KC Campus Mark your calendars for the 2014 “Last Chance” seminar, offering 12 CEU hours. The weekend will feature an alumni luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Register now Feb. 26-28, 2016 All KC/LA Alumni Event Las Vegas, Nev. Join fellow alumni for the 3rd annual continuing education event in Las Vegas. Enjoy all Vegas has to offer, while earning up to 12 CEU hours. Visit cleveland.edu to register.
as Vegas is a preferred destination for mil- normally require more time with rehab like Active lions of travelers each year. But, for more Release (ART) and Graston on top of full-spine than 2 million people who live in the metro area, and extremity adjustments.” it is something quite different — it is home. And, Wise has treated WWE professional wreswhen residents of Las Vegas need chiropractic tler, Ryback, for more than four years. Durcare, many rely on Dr. ing that time, he has Jon Wise ’06 to ease “helped him overcome their discomfort. hundreds of in-ring Wise is a popular injuries, and helped choice because he truly to save him from sevunderstands pain. He eral surgeries over the was a high school athyears.” Wise also served lete, and was also in a as the medical director series of car accidents for “Thursday Night that injured his neck, Lights,” a high school back and both knees. football program seen Left battered and broon a Las Vegas televiken, his condition sion station. failed to improve with Wise said his practraditional medical care, Dr. Jon Wise ’06, right, enjoys a moment in his office with tice philosophy is wellleaving him “popping celebrity patient, Ryback, a WWE professional wrestler. ness-based and he cites pills like they were candy” to find relief, and on Dr. James Chestnut, Dr. Brian Miller, Dr. Rick the road to addiction. Baxter, Dr. Devi Nambudripad, Masters Circle The doctor for his football team was a chiro- and ICPA among the professionals and organizapractor. Hoping to find a solution for his pain, he tions that have influenced his career. turned to chiropractic care. That single decision “All of these individuals and organizations have changed his life forever. given me extensive knowledge about chiropractic “I started seeing him three times a week and and holistic healing, which I have used to build a guess what? I started getting better right away,” very successful wellness-based practice here in Las Wise said. “The pain in my body went away. Vegas,” Wise said. Ultimately, I was getting my life back.” His dedication has been recognized, as Wise Wise had been considering medical school, but was named the “Top Chiropractor in Las Vegas” chiropractic changed his course. He shadowed for 2015, and has been honored as one of Amerhis practitioner and eventually chose a career in ica’s Top Chiropractors in five of the last eight chiropractic instead, enrolling in Cleveland-LA. years. Of these accolades he says simply: “Awards After graduation, he began to heal just as he had like these help me realize that I am doing somebeen healed. His patient base is diverse, including thing right.” people from all walks of life. Due to his Las Vegas Over the next five years, Wise plans to finish location, he also treats professional athletes from the diplomate program with ICPA and either buy the NBA, NFL, PGA, NHL, MLB as well as or build a new structure to house Wise ChiropracUFC and MMA fighters. tic, 3.0. He may also consider adding an associate “Most of these individuals have more trauma, or independent doctor as well. Any free time that scar tissue and calcification than the average remains will be filled with family, playing golf, patient I see on a regular basis,” Wise said. “They hiking, racing, gun collecting and shooting. q WWW.CLEVELAND.EDU