Clevelander Alumni Magazine (Spring 2010 Issue, Vol. 20)

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Postgraduate Education Seminars Golf Injury Seminar: Including Spinal/Extremity Analysis & Adjusting for the Clinical Chiropractor 10 hours of CEU KC Campus Instructors: Dr. Jeff Blanchard & Dr. Kevin Wong, Q.M.E. Date: April 17-18 NASM: Performance Enhancement Specialist & Corrective Exercise Specialist 12 hours of CEU each KC Campus Instructor: Dr. Dave Juehring, D.A.C.B.R., C.C.S.P., C.S.C.S. Date: May 22-23 LA Campus Instructor: Dr. James Kurtz, D.A.C.B.R., C.C.S.P., C.S.C.S. Date: June 5-6 The Nutritional Adjustment: Diet & Supplements to Support the Chiropractic Adjustment 6 hours of CEU KC Campus Instructor: Dr. David Seaman, M.S. Date: June 26 FICS Seminar: International Chiropractic Sports Science Diploma (ICSSD) 25 hours of Upper Extremity (Hands-On Module) KC Campus Instructors: Dr. Nicholas Studholme, C.C.S.P., C.C.E.P., F.A.F.S.; Dr. Timothy Stark, D.A.C.B.S.P., I.C.S.S.D., C.S.C.S., C.K.T.P., Ph.D.; & Dr. Edward Feinberg, D.A.C.B.S.P. Date: April 30-May 2 Tong & Associates: X-ray Diagnosis and Adjustive Technique 5 hours X-ray + 3 hours Practice Procedure + 4 hours Adjustive Technique LA Campus Instructors: Drs. Victor Tong, Jennifer Pedley, Mitch Carter, Charles Bates, Rick Morris, Ulyss Bidkaram & Roger Rahn Dates: April 15; Aug. 19; Oct. 9; Dec. 16

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Research team sets standards

Dr. Daniel Redwood interviews CCCLA Research Director Dr. James Brantingham, who discusses the work College researchers are doing in full kinetic chain adjusting.

Alumni aid earthquake victims

Clevelanders respond with goodwill to provide chiropractic care to victims and first responders in the aftermath of the April 2009 earthquake in Italy.

‘Elvis’ joins STARZ at annual gala

Scholarships totaling $42,000 were awarded by the Cleveland College Foundation at its annual gala, an event that featured an “Elvis” theme and impersonator.

Alumni enjoy Homecoming ’09

Alumni from CCCKC and CCCLA converged on their respective campuses for educational and social activities at annual Homecoming and Coming Home events.

Dr. Haque provides wellness care

CCCLA’s Dr. Anita Haque ’03 focuses on overall health and wellness in her Livermore, Calif., practice, which has a full-service gym to complement its chiropractic offerings.

Director of Communications Alan Morgan alan.morgan@cleveland.edu Associate Publications Editor Scott Albright scott.albright@cleveland.edu Advertising & Marketing Associate Scott Vater scott.vater@cleveland.edu Associate Projects Manager Amelia Trollinger amelia.trollinger@cleveland.edu

In every issue 04 President’s Message 05 Memory Lane 08 Alumni News 15 Cleveland Foundation 26 CCC Graduates

Clevelander magazine is published three times a year for all Cleveland alumni.

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Board of Trustees Dr. Charles A. Eddy ’70 Chairman Dr. Ernst Anrig ’69 Vice Chairman Dr. Timothy E. Meng ’66 Secretary/Treasurer Allen Ashworth Dr. Daniel J. Fahnestock ’65 Dr. Gloria Lee Ford ’72 Dr. Edward McKenzie ’69 The Honorable Anna Ho Dr. Rosemarie Wilson ’92 Emeritus Members Dr. James C. Anderson ’66 Dr. Ethelbert Stalling ’41* Dr. G. Richard Wheatley ’47* *deceased

Administration Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III ’75 President

CCCKC Alumni Board Dr. J. Kay Carver ’71 President Dr. Gerald Witt ’98 Vice President Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76 Executive Secretary Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97 Recording Secretary Dr. L. Russell Matthias ’74 Treasurer Dr. Roger Ott ’84 Sergeant-at-Arms Dr. Charles A. Eddy ’70 Dr. Eugene Lockrow ’83 Dr. Doran Nicholson ’80 Dr. Chris Leonardi ’96 Dr. Richard Brown ’78

CCCLA Alumni Board Dr. Adana Moses ’09 President Dr. Christopher Vargas ’09 Vice President Dr. Brandey Dollens ’09 Recording Secretary Dr. Gail Kelley ’08 Treasurer Dr. Natalie Wilson ’07 Sergeant-at-Arms Dr. Jennifer Francisco ’07 Dr. Matthew Cobb ’08 Dr. Tammy Cassa ’08 Dr. Johnna West ’07 4

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hen students graduate from Cleveland Chiropractic College, they are well trained and highly skilled as caring health professionals. They will serve their patients well, as Cleveland alumni have been doing for almost a century. They become involved in serving their communities in many commendable and provoking ways that reflect the profession’s highest values.

Sometimes our alumni rise to the call in ways that exceed all expectations. I am inspired by the recent work of Dr. Jennifer Lovern, a 2003 CCCLA graduate who was practicing in Italy when a major earthquake struck that nation in April 2009. Like so many survivors of a disaster, at first she felt disempowered and destabilized. But with the can-do spirit that all chiropractors know so well, Dr. Lovern soon began to see beyond her own personal challenges and started looking for ways to help others.

Dr. Lovern knew that first responders (EMT’s, firefighters and the Italian Red Cross to name a few) work very long hours under the most difficult conditions and as a result develop a variety of acute musculoskeletal difficulties such as back and neck pain. She also knew that, given the opportunity, chiropractors could be very helpful to these first responders. She started making calls.

For many days, she faxed, telephoned and sent emails across Italy, trying to find someone in a decision-making position who understood chiropractic and how chiropractors could help. She contacted the Italian National Guard, the Red Cross and numerous local government offices without success. But she didn’t give up.

Eventually, she reached a spokesperson for the Italian Red Cross who put her in contact with the medical doctor coordinating all the emergency facilities in the military tents in the earthquake zone. This doctor gave permission for the Associazione Italiana Chiropratici, (AIC), the national association representing Italy’s chiropractors, to organize two small groups of practitioners to provide chiropractic care to first responders in the Red Cross camps.

This became the first official collaboration between chiropractic and the Red Cross. The chiropractors provided 5,400 adjustments in six months, equivalent to a donation of 30,000 Euros of chiropractic services. The project launched by Dr. Lovern, now known as the “Chiropractic Action Team,” has been invited to voluntarily serve inside the Italian Red Cross emergency center in Milan. This will be the firstever chiropractic clinic inside a Red Cross facility.

For her amazing efforts, Dr. Lovern was named “Chiropractor of the Year” by her national association, the AIC. I am confident that I speak for the entire Cleveland Chiropractic College community and all of our faculty, staff, students and alumni in offering our congratulations to Dr. Lovern. This is truly a job magnificently done.

Carl S. Cleveland III ’75, D.C. President

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Take a look back My wife, Dr. Alithea Corter ’02, and I look back at our Cleveland years fondly.

It seems so long ago, although it hasn’t yet been a decade. We remember the long days in class and thinking how it was worth it to put the time and energy into studying and self improvement to ensure that our kids could grow up living the chiropractic lifestyle.

— Dr. Bryen Bell ’00 I count myself very lucky to have been taught by Dr Carl S. Cleveland Jr., as well as Dr. Carol Claus. On the first day of class, Dr. Carl took the spine model to every student and showed that the IVF got smaller when the bone was subluxated. I still show my patients that at their report of findings. Dr. Carl was right when he said “making sick people well sure is a lot of fun.”

— Dr. John Bergman ’97 In Philosophy I class, a student told us about his 5-year-old son with asthma who longed to be able to run carefree with other children. He said the boy could not breathe if he ran and played and it would result in his being bedridden for days.

The student wondered if chiropractic could help. The week following he made an announcement that his son had been adjusted and that he saw an immediate change. The boy had started running and laughing and had told him he thought he was going to be okay. As you can imagine, this was a memorable event.

— Dr. Carol Claus ’88

I clearly remember Dr. Gier telling us soon-to-be new doctors, “If you don’t have compassion, you are going into the wrong field.” And “Don’t miss the zebra among the horses.” Or “A man without a vice should not be trusted.” He was truly a wise man.

— Dr. Kim Bell-Ginest ’88 I will never forget Dr. Cleveland III’s magical memory with the names of students on our first day. I also remember Dr. Delta Gier for his old neckties, and for eating a piece of chalk. All my instructors at Cleveland were always helpful and they didn’t act better than you. Other memories I have are of Gross Lab and that smell you had on you for months, and studying and participating in sporting events. I really loved the great sense of unity we all shared.

— Dr. Rick Brown ’85 I vividly recall Dr. Cleveland Sr. teaching a class and lamenting that he was going to have to raise the tuition from $25 to $50 per month. He made a point of how that increase would likely keep a would-be student who would make a great chiropractor from pursuing chiropractic.

— Dr. Jim Brown ’73

Time to share This column gives you the opportunity to share your Cleveland memories or fun stories with fellow alumni and friends of the College.

To have “Memory Lane” items considered for publication, please send them along with your name, graduation year, address and phone number to scott.albright@cleveland. edu. Or send your submission to Clevelander, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210.

Submissions should be about 100 words in length. Those chosen for publication may be edited for style and clarity.

When it comes to memories of my Cleveland College days, one thing comes to mind. I think three of my classmates should have gone into business together.

Namely, Flippin, Crippin and Pippin.

— Dr. Daniel Fahnestock ’65

Do you remember these events?

1980s Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Sr. died on Sept. 28, 1982. The patriarch of the pioneering Cleveland family still holds the distinction of being the only person to serve as a chiropractic college president for more than 50 years.

1990s On Sept. 23-29, 1991, CCCKC has the honor of hosting the 12th Annual World Congress of Chiropractic Students. Nearly 200 student leaders from chiropractic colleges throughout the world attended the Congress. www.cleveland.edu

2000s In 2004, the College charted increased attendance at Homecoming activities held on both campuses. “Alum of the Year” honorees during the events were Dr. Ed McKenzie ’69 at CCCKC and Dr. George LeBeau ’72 at CCCLA. Spring 2010

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CCCKC’s alumni association is continually exploring opportunities to be of greater service to alumni and association members. If you have suggestions about how we can better serve you, please don’t hesitate to email or call us.

Dr. J. Kay Carver, CCCKC Alumni Association president, can be reached via email at kc.alumnirelations@cleveland. edu or by leaving a message at (913) 234-0627.

To reach Dr. John Nab, vice president of alumni services, send an e-mail to john.nab@cleveland.edu or call (913) 234-0620.

he beginning of a new year is a time when many people make new resolutions, take time to reflect over the past year, set new goals and implement those goals. The alumni association has been in the process of evaluating its overall mission and we will set our new goals to keep pace with the continuing progress of Cleveland Chiropractic College as our profession moves forward.

Looking back over the past year, the alumni association participated in several endeavors. We donated to the College’s Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) for members to attend the National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC), which is held annually in Washington, D.C. Donations were also made to help students attend the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) in Auckland, New Zealand.

Furthermore, the association sponsored two holes for the 8th Annual Cleveland College Foundation Golf Classic, which was very successful and quite a lot of fun in spite of the rain. And the association supported Homecoming 2009 activities in several areas. We provided beautiful plaques for 25 of our alumni who graduated in 1950 and 1960. Two alumni association scholarships were awarded at the Homecoming STARZ banquet. All graduates were presented with an alumni pin and given a complimentary first-year membership.

Finally, we are extremely proud to announce that the association currently has 89 Lifetime Members. Your dues and contributions make both the College and the profession stronger. Your alumni association appreciates your participation and we wish you a healthy and successful 2010.

— Dr. J. Kay Carver ’71, president, CCCKC Alumni Association

Practice resources plentiful of the New Year is upon us. Are you still wondering Thewhatthirdyoumonth can do differently to enhance your practice satisfaction?

First, of course, you should look at the beliefs and behaviors that have an impact not only on your own effectiveness, but also on those around you. Secondly, consider some additional education that might help you offer a different perspective to your patients — and that will enhance your practice. Visit the continuing education schedule at cleveland.edu and look at all the offerings we have for the next several months. You might consider a sports and/ or a nutritional program this spring and summer. How about some advanced meridian therapy?

You will find programs on the KC campus that will help you with golf injuries or become a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) or a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). We are also offering a program in conjunction with The International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS). Look for Dr. David Seaman’s “The Nutritional Adjustment” in June.

Mark your calendars for Homecoming 2010. October 7 is the 9th Annual Cleveland College Foundation Golf Classic. October 8-10 will be the continuing education program and special events. This year’s event will be in conjunction with the Kansas Chiropractic Association’s fall convention. Richard Flint and Susan McClelland are part of the program. It is sure to be a great adventure!

If any of your contact information (address, phone, email) has changed, please share it with us. We love to hear from you. Make 2010 a productive and joyful year!

— Dr. John Nab ’94, vice president, CCCKC Office of Alumni Services

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appy 2010! A new year, a new chapter and a new alumni board of directors. As president, I am very excited about doing my part in building relationships with all of you, and I will be working hard with my cabinet to improve services to you.

I am a recent graduate of the College and, together with our vice president, Dr. Christopher Vargas, recently opened a practice in Pasadena. Our secretary and fellow classmate, Dr. Brandey Dollens, is practicing in Studio City. Dr. Gail Kelley ’08, our treasurer, is in Santa Monica as an associate, and Dr. Natalie Wilson ’07, our sergeant-at-arms, is in practice in a private gym in Seal Beach.

This year we will be getting very involved to bring our Cleveland family even more together, with events including student networking nights, a cruise and a turnaround trip to Nevada. And mark your calendars for our annual “Coming Home” relicensure seminar on Sept.

25! Those who attended last year will be eligible for a pre-registration discount! We hope to strengthen the relationship of graduates past, present and future.

We look to build a greater bond with current students and of course have some fun together! As recent graduates, the new alumni board realizes how important it is to give to the best of our ability in order to maintain continued growth. We look forward to working alongside our alumni and accomplishing a lot together.

If you have any questions or would like to contact us, please feel free to do so at ccclaalumni@gmail.com. In the meantime, please join the CCCLA Alumni Association’s Facebook page, where you can connect with your classmates and receive updates about meetings and events. I look forward to working with you in 2010!

— Dr. Adana Moses ’09, president, CCCLA Alumni Association

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t is with great excitement that I welcome the incoming alumni board of directors. This marks the second year in a row in which recent graduates have stepped up and volunteered to represent the College and the profession. I worked with each of these doctors while they were students at Cleveland, and they all worked hard to make the most of the time they spent pursuing their education.

Each of them were members of their professional organizations while they were students, and they were active in lobbying for their rightful place in legislative acts, which would affect not only their future but the future of all chiropractors. All five board members, like their predecessors last year, had an active leadership role when they were on campus, and it is exciting to work with them on new challenges now that they are doctors of chiropractic. Every organized group needs leaders, and this new governing body represents what is positive about Cleveland Chiropractic College.

One of their main goals for this year is to network with their peers to form a collective of working professionals in a show of solidarity to strengthen the ties within not only the chiropractic community but also their alma mater. In doing so, they plan to call on you to participate in planned activities in conjunction with the current student body, including networking nights and other fun events in the works.

Your new board will also be working closely with the admissions team to help bring in new students and guide them through to graduation. Let’s all work together.

The chiropractic “relay race” depends on those willing to take the baton, carry it forward and pass it to future doctors to help the profession achieve continued growth.

The CCCLA alumni association is always striving to better serve its alumni and association members.

If you have any questions or suggestions about how we can serve you better, please don’t hesitate to email or call us.

Dr. Adana Moses, CCCLA Alumni Association president, can be reached via email at ccclaalumni@gmail.com or by leaving a message at (323) 906-2109.

To reach Michael Brown, executive director of alumni relations, send an e-mail to michael.brown@cleveland.edu or call (323) 906-2196.

— Michael S. Brown, executive director, CCCLA Office of Alumni Relations www.cleveland.edu

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Connections

Stay connected Keep in touch with College classmates and friends by informing us of life changes.

Send information for the alumni news section of the magazine via e-mail to scott.albright@cleveland.edu. Or mail your information to Clevelander, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210.

Dr. ’50s Robert Klinginsmith ’59 and his wife, Eula, celebrated their 60th anniversary on Oct. 22, 2009.

They are the parents of Dr. Linda KlinginsmithTilford ’76, Dr. Robert Klinginsmith ’77, Dr. Mary Meyers ’91 and Dr. Don Klinginsmith ’83. n Dr. Bill ’70s Jose Uriarte ’77 announced his candidacy in the June 2010 Democratic Primary for California’s 7th Assembly District seat. It includes all of Napa County and portions of Solano and

Sonoma counties.

Uriarte practices on-call throughout the San Francisco metro. He served the College as a clinician and as director of alumni affairs after graduation. Uriarte was the California Chiropractic Association’s “Doctor of the Year” for 1982-83. o Dr. Mark ’80s Pfefer ’88, director of research at CCCKC, was published in the Journal of the American Chiropractic Association.

The work, titled, “Diagnosing Stroke in Vestibular Syndrome,” appeared in the December 2009 issue

of the publication.

Pfefer’s submission, co-authored by Dr. Richard Strunk, CCCKC assistant professor, discussed the importance of knowing possible mechanisms behind various types of vertigo and examined issues around chiropractic and stroke. n Dr. Brian Porteous ’81 was the lead-off speaker at the 3rd Annual California Jam on March 12-14, 2010, at the Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, Calif. Porteous’ session focused on technique and was included in the 21 hours of CE credits available. He practices in Newport

Beach, Calif., and is co-founder of the Society of Chiropractic Postgraduate Education. Porteous was named 2002 “Chiropractor of the Year” by the International Chiropractors Association of California and 2003 “Alum of the Year” at CCCLA. o Dr. Ashley

’90s Cleveland

’95 is one of three primary contributors to a new book titled “Chiropractic Peace” along with Dr. Gerard Clum, president of Life Chiropractic College West, and Dr. Reed Phillips, who until recently was vice president

Dr. Petersen caters to kids

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Dr. Howard Petersen ’00 adjusts a child in his Jonesborough, Tenn., chiropractic practice. He currently has 200 pediatric patients.

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atering to kids by focusing on their unique chiropractic needs has helped Dr. Howard Petersen ’00 build a thriving business. The Jonesborough, Tenn., chiropractor boasts having the largest pediatric practice in all of Tennessee’s northeastern corner.

Petersen Family Chiropractic opened its doors in June 2000. Since then, the CCCKC graduate has adjusted hundreds of children. Currently, he has 200 pediatric patients.

“I love taking care of the little ones and being their favorite doctor,” Petersen said. “I enjoy every minute of it. God has truly blessed my practice, in spite of all the changes in insurance and the political disregard for chiropractic.”

Petersen stresses that although pediatric care is the foundation of his prac-

tice, it is not the end-all, be-all. He treats patients young and old alike.

“I also emphasizes geriatric care in my practice,” Petersen said. “These patients, like the children, respond well to tender, loving care.”

And he doesn’t forget everyone in between. In fact, the slogan for Petersen Family Chiropractic is “Head-to-Toe Healthcare for the Entire Family.”

Looking ahead, Petersen said he is very excited about 2010 and a couple of personal milestones. June will mark his 10th anniversary in business. In October, he will attend CCCKC’s Homecoming event to celebrate his 10-year reunion with fellow May 2000 graduates.

Petersen’s practice is located at 807 E. Jackson Blvd. in Jonesborough. The phone number is (423) 753-4964. q

alumninews of the Foundation of Chiropractic Education and Research. The book examines the three dominant perspectives along the continuum of chiropractic thought – broad scope, middle scope and focused scope. Essays included demonstrate that respect for and even appreciation of differences in chiropractic thought and practice styles are not only possible, but necessary. n Drs.

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Day ’08 and Haley Beaver ’08 opened Great Day Chiropractic & Wellness Center in February 2009. The center, located at 515 Briggs St. in Erie, Colo., offers chiropractic and holistic wellness care, as well as posture reeducation and nutritional counseling and cleansing. n

Dr. Smith adjusts to serve country in Iraq

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career in the armed services and one in chiropractic are similar in that both involve adjustments. A chiropractor gives adjustments to patients, while soldiers make adjustments in battle.

CPT Dr. Scott Smith ’02 is one of the few to work in both capacities in Iraq. As both a chiropractor and a soldier, he was able to serve his fellow man while serving his country.

In 2008, after serving in the Army National Guard, Army Reserves and on active duty for nearly two decades, the CCCKC graduate was deployed to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Although away from his practice, he didn’t leave chiropractic behind.

“While there, the word got out that there was a chiropractor in the neighborhood and soldiers from other units would show up to seek care.” Smith said. “I saw many people from all branches of the U.S. military and coalition forces.”

Smith’s mission during OIF was to fly “high-priority cargo or people” to various locations throughout Iraq. After having a table shipped, he was able to make health and wellness a priority as well.

“In the mid- to late part of our deployment, I took a portable adjusting table with me on the airplane and would adjust people at different bases while we waited on cargo or fuel,” Smith said.

With a demanding physical regimen and living conditions that were, at times, less than desirable, chiropractic care was a blessing for those serving in Iraq. As a soldier, Smith can relate to the daily grind and its toll on the body.

“No one knows more than the soldier on the ground about the benefits of chiropractic care for quality of life and mission success,” Smith said. q

Dr. Scott Smith ’02 adjusts a member of the British Coalition Forces on duty in Iraq. Smith, a pilot, served during Operation Iraqi Freedom flying supplies and VIPs where needed and providing impromptu chiropractic care.

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Reflections The inevitable passing of alumni, their family members and friends of the College saddens all of us within the Cleveland community.

Although they are gone, they are not forgotten. Alumni Services has learned of the following passings: Dr. Nancy Carr-Carter ’81, died Feb. 13, 2010. ■

Dr. Stephen Gray ’78, died July 22, 2009. ❏

Dr. Timothy Kline ’89, died Oct. 8, 2009. ■

Dr. Wilma Smith ’50, died April 12, 2009. ■

Dr. Darrel Ayler ’54, died Sept. 5, 2009. ■

Dr. Richard Owen ’96, died March 8, 2009. ■

To report the passing of someone from the College, please send a notice via e-mail to scott.albright@cleveland.edu or through the postal mail to Clevelander, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210.

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An interview with Dr. James Brantingham

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hiropractors’ focus on the spine is enhanced by recognizing the dynamic influence of the legs on the body’s overall structural and functional integrity, Dr. James Brantingham, director of research at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles, indicates. He and the CCCLA research team are creating a body of research Dr. Daniel Redwood critical to the profession’s future. Current projects target the effects of chiropractic care for extremity conditions including hip and knee osteoarthritis, with plans for future projects on shoulder impingement syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, inversion strain and more.

Below is a condensed version of an interview Dr. Daniel Redwood conducted with Brantingham. The full version, including references, appears in the March issue of Health Insights Today (healthinsightstoday.com), Cleveland’s web-based bimonthly health newsletter.

Q: Foot and ankle problems can have their source at the foot and ankle. But in some cases, these can be secondary effects of a problem in the spine. Causation can go in either direction—the spine causing a foot problem or the feet causing a spinal problem. Describe your concept of “full kinetic chain chiropractic care.”

A: There’s research supporting this. Iverson, a physiotherapist, did a recent study on generalized adjustments of the lumbosacral spine, and determined that if the hip was stiffer on one side and the patient had patellofemoral pain syndrome, then that was a clinical predictor for adjust-

ing the lumbosacral spine on the same side, which would relieve knee pain. Souter did a similar study for anterior knee pain, which is another name for the same condition. This paper won an award at a World Federation of Chiropractic conference and clearly showed that knee pain was relieved by adjusting the lumbosacral spine. Other studies have shown that when patients have knee osteoarthritis, it makes the disability of hip osteoarthritis worse. Still other research shows that in patients with hip osteoarthritis and knee disability, the stiffness in the knee makes the hip osteoarthritis worse.

Q: What other connections are demonstrated in research?

A: Researchers have correlated restricted ankle dorsiflexion with knee pain. From a biomechanical point of view, it’s pretty simple and straightforward. If you’ve got a hip problem and also a knee problem, addressing the hip problem but failing to address the knee problem (for example, pain plus loss of knee range of motion) is probably not going to bring as high a level of relief as addressing both of them, and the spine. Deyle et al’s large study on knee osteoarthritis is one that used full kinetic chain adjusting to manage knee OA. This included manipulative therapy of the knee but also the ankle, foot, hip or lumbosacral spine. There has also been research correlating restricted hip pain and lumbosacral pain and it appears that restricted hip motion may be an indicator for adjusting the lumbosacral spine. Of course, you want to address the hip directly as well.

Q: What studies have you undertaken regarding chiropractic adjusting for lower extremity disorders?

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A: We recently completed a feasibility study on patellofemoral pain syndrome. We did this with intramural funding, using a combination of doctors and highly trained interns.

The outcomes appear encouraging and this feasibility study suggests that a larger trial is justified.

I think it would be very helpful to have a portion of chiropractic research funds targeted at small studies and donations directly to research at CCCLA would allow for a variety of small pilot prospective cases and studies to collect data and determine feasibility which could lead to attempts by CCCLA to obtain significant funding (such as NIH or NCCAM grants) for large definitive trials.

Q: What lies in the immediate future for CCCLA extremity research?

A: I am highly interested in finishing a study on hip osteoarthritis, which received $100,000 in funding from UniHealth Foundation.* We are also doing a trial on knee osteoarthritis. I can’t make any claims at this point, but we’re pleased with how this trial is going. We’ve got one paper submitted on a prospective, single group pre-test, post-test design generated from this trial and we hope to submit a similar but larger study to a medical journal soon. The trial itself will be completed in about a year. q * UniHealth is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and facilitate activities to significantly improve the health and well-being of those within its service area.

— Dr. Daniel Redwood is an associate professor at CCCKC and the editor of the College’s Health Insights Today newsletter and Daily HIT blog.

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here are numerous things in life that satisfy Dr. Debra RobertsonMoore, but not many rival the sheer thrill she gets from riding the open road on her Harley-Davidson motorcycle or the intense joy she finds in being a grandmother. One thing that definitely makes the list is teaching. It’s no secret that Robertson-Moore loves her job.

A 1996 CCCKC graduate, Robertson-Moore has been a member of the College’s Diagnostic Sciences faculty for eight years. An assistant professor, she teaches Obstetrics/Gynecology, Cardiopulmonary/Endocrinology Diagnosis and Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Diagnosis. She is also a secondary instructor for Technique II: Theory & Practice of Structural and Functional Assessment, and serves as a clinician assigned to the Student Clinic.

All of this follows a “bump in the road” so to speak, one that occurred about 13 years ago while she was a full-time student pursuing a degree in psychology. She was involved in a motorvehicle accident, suffering injuries that weren’t life threatening, but that turned out to be life altering.

“The chiropractic care I received made all the difference for me following the accident,” Robertson-Moore said. “The positive results are what led me to choose a career in chiropractic, and I haven’t looked back.”

Her life was further changed during her time as a CCCKC student. She not only received a world-class chiropractic education, but she met Dr. Michael Moore, the love of her life and the man responsible for getting her behind the handlebars of a motorcycle.

Now she and her husband, an associate professor and clinician, work together to help mold the minds of future doctors of chiropractic. She is extremely passionate about it, and it shows in the connection she has with her students. For Robertson-Moore, teaching isn’t all instructing; it’s adapting to student needs.

“To me, teaching is an interactive partnership between the instructor and the student,” she said. “I am constantly evolving and reassessing what I do in the classroom, and with each of my students, in order to provide them with the tools they need for success.”

That process is both fulfilling and enjoyable for Robertson-Moore. She believes it’s the best way to really connect with students.

“The key to making a genuine connection is to keep an open mind and remember that each student learns and integrates information in his or her own unique manner and time.”

When all this comes together, students flourish, which is the ultimate payoff for her. She said that is the constant driving force behind everything she does.

“The most enjoyable part of being an educator is watching my students succeed in their progression toward their professional goals,” Robertson-Moore said.

Achieving contentment in her professional endeavors is all the more pleasing because she lives a balanced life. Pursuing a variety of personal interests keeps her centered. The most exciting of which is hitting the road on her Harley.

“I absolutely love being on the open road, riding my motorcycle while my husband rides his,” she said. “The solitude of the ride. There’s nothing like it.”

Off road, Robertson-Moore travels another way, through reading, something she’s loved since childhood. She also crochets, an activity her grandmother taught her and one she hopes to have the opportunity to teach her granddaughters. q www.cleveland.edu

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Dr. Debra Robertson-Moore ’96 carries out a demonstration during her Technique II class. She finds joy in teaching and in living a balanced life.

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To me, teaching is an interactive partnership between the instructor and student. I am constantly evolving and reassessing what I do in the classroom, and with each of my students, in order to provide them with the tools they need for success.”

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Providing care during calamity

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t 3:32 in the morning on Monday, April 6, 2009, I was awakened by my dog, Sugar, who seemed anxious in a way that I had never seen before. All of the sudden, the walls of my nine-story apartment building in Pescara on the Adriatic coast of Italy began to sway from side to side. As a Cleveland Chiropractic College–Los Angeles (CCCLA) graduate who hails from California, I am accustomed to earthquakes. But this was far different than any I had previously experienced. I felt a tremendous shaking that went deep into the ground.

I quickly exited onto my terrace to run out in a hurry because it seemed The next day, an ambulance set up a and saw many of my neighbors on the like the building was about to collapse. blood donation station in the piazza street below, in their pajamas. Everyone Amidst the disorder, I noticed below my office. I volunteered twice huddled together in groups, fearful that something unexpected and deeply tou- to donate blood but they turned me something larger was about to arrive. ching. People on the street, who under away because my blood pressure was Since I believe in destiny too low. Disappointed, and was scheduled to I returned to my offiPeople on the street, who under normal begin adjusting my ce, where I read on the patients early the next Internet that the singer circumstances might merely have exchanged morning, I went back Madonna had donainside and attempted ted $500,000 to help only brief glances, began to share heartfelt to sleep. The next morthose in the land of her ning, the radio confirgrandparents. She said, med that 60 miles away, “I am happy to give a gestures of mutual compassion.” the city of L’Aquila had hand to the Italian city been destroyed by a jolt Dr. Jennifer Lovern ’03, CCCLA graduate from which my anceof 5.9 on the Richter stors came. My heart scale. On hearing the news, my initial normal circumstances might merely goes out to the families that have lost instinct was to rush quickly to the site, have exchanged only brief glances, began their beloved or their houses.” In that but the news announcer advised against to share heartfelt gestures of mutual moment, I felt deep admiration for her. such spontaneous gestures because that compassion. Connecting with others I also thought, “I am Italian-American could add to the confusion. was our natural response to shared trau- as well. I may not have $500,000 in the ma. But while this was comforting, the bank that I can donate to charity, but Those First Unforgettable Days fear remained. Soon, I started to have I am a chiropractor. My job consists Over the next few days, the tone of difficulty sleeping. Every time my dog of making a positive change in people’s my city changed dramatically; many barked or acted strangely, I was ready lives for their health and well-being.” of my patients and friends started slee- to take the escape route out of my builIn the days immediately after the ping in their cars. Panic and fear began ding. I felt disempowered and destabi- earthquake, the secretaries of the Italian to paralyze people and the constant lized. As a chiropractor who is used to Association of Chiropractic (AIC) called aftershocks did nothing to allay their solving problems rather than passively me to be sure I was still alive. I menunderstandable concern. One afternoon, reacting to them, I found this upsetting tioned my desire to organize a group my office building started shaking while and unacceptable. of volunteer chiropractors so that we I was in the middle of a side posture At a certain point, I said “Enough!” could contribute to relief efforts, along adjustment with a patient. We decided and realized that I had to do something. the lines of what I had witnessed several

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coverstory years earlier in San Diego. They understood immediately and spread the word among our 300 members. I personally called my close friends to participate: my fellow CCCLA graduate, Dr. Eduardo Aguilar ’94, from my city of Pescara, and Drs. Daniel Rigel and Mukesh Bhardway, from Rome. We formed a team ready to serve. What began as a small group of philosophically driven chiropractors that wanted to help in some way, grew to become an official collaboration between the AIC, our national chiropractic association, and the Italian Red Cross (CRI).

The Next Several Months Over the next two months, the project grew in magnitude such that we were now serving an average of more than 70 Red Cross volunteers, National Guard members, firefighters and others each day. In the earthquake zone, we had official permission to be present in four camps – two with CRI in contact with their volunteers, as well as civilians; and two more directly inside the barracks of Italy’s national firefighters group. We had the opportunity to treat people coming from all different areas of Italy.

This gave us the opportunity to promote chiropractic in the most positive way imaginable, on an unprecedented national scale. Because each government department replaced its forces on a weekly basis, we were able to directly assist thousands of individuals from all parts of Italy. Our efforts were very much appreciated and we were asked to maintain the collaboration well into this fall.

The response from my colleagues was overwhelming. From first setting foot in the camps on Saturday, April 11, 2009, we had the participation of more than 40 different chiropractors from throughout Italy. From Turin, Milan, Rome and Naples, these colleagues closed their offices for a few days and joined the cause. The AIC was even approached by a group of private medical doctors and physical therapists that wanted to participate in our project!

Little by little, I noticed that my fear-related insomnia was replaced by fatigue from the combination of performing chiropractic adjustments for 10

Providing chiropractic care to firefighters during relief efforts following the 2009 earthquake in Italy are CCCLA graduates Dr. Eduardo Aguilar ’94, left, and Dr. Jennifer Lovern ’03. The two were part of a team of chiropractors responding to assist the Italian Red Cross.

hours a day and then returning home every night to care for my dog. I enjoyed one of my most memorable Easter celebrations ever, in the company of the military at the CRI camp. There, I had the profound honor of meeting some truly amazing people and I have grown to understand the true meaning of solidarity.

By the project’s completion six months later, 85 chiropractors from across the European continent had volunteered on many different occasions to provide over 5,400 chiropractic adjustments in the four adjusting camps. With special permission from the presidents of England’s AECC and France’s IFEC schools, four groups of interns were allowed to participate in the program as well, underneath the supervision of their clinicians and CAT directors.

The Next Steps Chiropractic has proven to be a vital contributor to emergency relief operations for both man-made catastrophes, as witnessed in 2001 at Ground Zero, and in natural disasters, such as in 2005 after Hurricane Katrina, in 2007 during the California fires and, again, in 2009 after the Italian earthquake.

These repeated emergency response experiences and disaster appeals occurring in so many countries have shown the necessity and evolution of a new www.cleveland.edu

branch of our chiropractic profession, one that makes an impact in the realm of international disaster response. During the intense stressful moments of these disasters, a strong demand for chiropractic care was discovered, and proved to be a crucial aid demonstrated by the positive feedback of the emergency response workers. In all of these occasions, spontaneous groups of dedicated doctors formed teams ready to serve, sometimes even at a moment’s notice.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) are collectively the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 186 member national societies and close to 100 million volunteers worldwide.

More commonly known as International Red Cross, the IFRC has been handling disaster relief for decades, and is tightly linked to each nation’s respective national health care system through providing emergency medical services.

There is a great deal of evidence about how disasters affect people, and doctors of chiropractic can enhance people’s well being both pre- and post-disaster. The chiropractic profession recognizes that disaster have not only a physical impact on people and their environment, but also physiological effects which can be exacerbated if services are not delivered quickly or effectively, Continued on next page Spring 2010

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Dr. Jennifer Lovern ’03, right, Dr. Eduardo Aguilar ’94, left, and Dr. Daniel Rigel are joined by Parker President Dr. Fabrizio Mancini after each received the 2010 “Humanitarian of the Year” award Jan. 15.

Relief efforts in Italy lead to creation of Chiropractic Action Team (CAT) In 2009, Dr. Jennifer Lovern ’03 founded the Chiropractic Action Team (CAT), an emergency chiropractic support group created to help relief workers in disaster situations. Lovern, an ItalianAmerican dual citizen, trained under Dr. Ron Oberstein in San Diego after graduating from CCCLA in 2003. She then headed to Italy in 2005, where she had a family wellness practice in the city of Pescara before the earthquake struck in April 2009.

Lovern has been featured in European newspapers and magazines and has been interviewed on Italian national TV. She received a 2010 Biofreeze Inc. “Humanitarian of the Year” award at Parker Seminars, as well as Italy’s 2009 “Chiropractor of the Year” award for her service to the profession.

With a working relationship in place with the Italian Red Cross, Lovern left Italy to practice in the United States. She is working to develop the CAT on a worldwide level and present the project to the American Red Cross. She currently practices in California with Dr. Mark Burdette at the Community Chiropractic Center of Poway.

Visit chiroaction.org for more information on CAT. Send an email to Lovern at chiroaction@ gmail.com to get involved. q

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CCCLA’s Dr. Jennifer Lovern ’03 and Dr. Eduardo Aguilar ’94, both at left, gather for a group photo with medical doctors, nurses and clowns at the Croce Rossa Italiana infirmary in San Gregorio.

and which can last long after the event.

In order to provide timely delivery of emergency services and effective operational capacity, several things will need to occur in order to integrate the chiropractic profession into the disaster relief arena on a long-term basis. In 2009, a bridge within the two organizations was made with the creation of the Chiropractic Action Team (CAT) that resulted in the first-ever contract of collaboration between Italy’s national branch of the IFRC, the Croce Rossa Italiana (CRI), the Italian members of the European Chiropractors’ Union (ECU) and the Association of Italian Chiropractors (AIC).

For 2010, in order to maintain the relationship between the two organizations, a follow-up project was approved by CRI’s commissioner for the creation of a chiropractic clinic inside their Milan emergency center. The office will be serviced a few hours weekly by local chiropractors on a volunteer basis. The aim is to facilitate the provision of on-site support by CAT chiropractors for Red Cross volunteers, staff and community members during emergency situations. q — In April 2009, while Dr. Jennifer Lovern ’03 was practicing in Pescara, Italy, a massive earthquake struck. Lovern subsequently wrote this first-person account of her experiences in the days, weeks and months following. Also included is an update on recent developments in the area, as well as her assessment of chiropractic’s role in future emergency relief operations.

If you have assisted on site of the Haiti or Chile earthquakes, or know Clevelanders who have, send an email to scott.albright@cleveland.edu so these efforts may be featured in a future issue.

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Recent gifts from alumni, friends help further advance College’s future vision

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leveland is humbled – and proud – to announce a recent foundation gift, a corporate donation and three generous contributions to the College from CCC alumni.

The William M. Harris Family Foundation pledged $250,000 to support the College’s Success Strategies business coaching program under the combined leadership of Dr. John Nab, vice president of professional development and alumni services, and former board of trustees chair, Dr. James Anderson ’66.

The Harris Foundation, founded by the late chiropractor, philanthropist and businessman William M. Harris, has a keen interest in promoting successful chiropractic management and business techniques. Standard Process, a whole food distributor of supplements, joined the Harris Foundation in pledging $20,000 as a 2010 corporate sponsor for Success Strategies. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges these endorsements.

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Cleveland’s “Leading the Future” capital campaign gained momentum with three important gifts.

Dr. Edward McKenzie ’69 and his wife, Cathy, have pledged $25,000 in memory of Edward’s father, Edwin, to name the No. four treatment room in the CCCKC Health Center.

Dr. Rosemarie Wilson ’92 also pledged $25,000 to name a treatment room in memory of her friend and mentor, Dr. Mary Jane Newcomb ’46, a long-time Cleveland faculty member.

Dr. Peter Young ’84 supported the College with a $25,000 naming gift for the Private Dining Room on campus in honor of the late Christian A. Cleveland. Also, Young recently announced that Cleveland College is included in his will. Young hopes his bequest will motivate other graduates to follow his lead. q

THANK YOU!

The William M. Harris Family Foundation pledged $250,000 to support the College’s Success Strategies business coaching program.

Standard Process joined the Harris Foundation with its $20,000 pledge as a 2010 corporate sponsor for Success Strategies.

The Foundation gratefully acknowledges these endorsements.

Cleveland College Foundation Board of Directors Dr. Timothy E. Meng ’66 Chairman

Dr. Ernst Anrig ’69 Vice Chairman

Dr. Larry J. Matney ’65

Dr. Daniel J. Fahnestock ’65 Secretary/Treasurer

Dr. L. Russell Matthias ’74

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News, notes, nuggets regarding recent Cleveland College Foundation activities

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he College’s web site, www.cleveland.edu, has a new Foundation subpage. It now has links to information about donating to Cleveland’s revised annual giving fund and its named scholarships and memorials. Navigate to “Quicklinks: Foundation - Ways to Give.”

Also included are a listing of the often fascinating histories of our memorial and scholarship donors. Did you know, for example, that Dr. Mary Jane Newcomb, a 1946 Cleveland graduate, was Dr. Carl Cleveland III’s former babysitter? To make an annual, memorial or scholarship gift, visit the Foundation page, click on the PDF donation form, print it and complete it. Then, send your form and contribution to the Foundation at the address listed.

Links to “Planned Giving” options and “Gifts In Kind” are also available on the new web page to guide Gift Facilitates Upgrades you in making decisions relating to all accepted types of donations. It’s easy to support chiropractic educaon CCCLA Campus tion at Cleveland College! vvv

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Work on the newly renovated auditorium at CCCLA was completed in February. The project, funded by a $500,000 Standard Process gift, included the installation of new carpet, flooring, stage, windows, lighting and A/V equipment. The gift also funded improvements to the 2nd floor stairwells and hallways.

big “Thank You!” to the 643 alumni who responded to our “Celebrating Great Expectations” mailing. The Thanksgiving mailing asked select alumni to send us their email addresses.

Thanks also go out to the hundreds who put firstclass stamps on their postage-paid return envelopes. It was a small, but sincere, endorsement of Cleveland’s great expectations as we increase social networking opportunities for our alums. vvv

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hree Vanguard Memorial Scholarship plaques, each containing 100 nameplates, hang outside Cleveland’s Foundation office on the Kansas City campus. all three plaque bear the following inscription: “The Vanguard Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of these pioneers who have served chiropractic so well in the profession’s first and second centuries.”

The scholarship is funded through donations made in honor of alumni and friends of Cleveland Chiropractic College. When memorial gifts total $500 or more, family and friends of the deceased can memorialize a servant to the chiropractic profession through the Vanguard Scholarship Fund. To do so, contact Alan Proctor, executive director of development, via email at alan.proctor@cleveland.edu or by telephone at (913) 234-1611.

Recent additions to the Vanguard plaque include Dr. William Rohrer ’58, Dr. Wilma P. “Billie” Smith ’50, Dr. Richard Owen ’96, Dr. John Miese ’55, Dr. Darrel Ayler ’54, Dr. John Feuerbacher ’74, Dr. Ray E. Smith ’38, Dr. Gary M. Johnson ’81, Dr. Jack D. Nelson ’69 and Christian A. Cleveland, the son of Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III and Elizabeth Cleveland. vvv

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r. William Tuttle ’80, a CCCKC faculty member, was instrumental in leading efforts to secure three lasers from Multi Radiance Medical Corporation. The lasers will be used as part of adjunctive therapy in the CCCKC student clinic and both outpatient health centers in Overland Park and Brookside.

This gift-in-kind donation, valued by the donor at $25,800, gives the College an opportunity to enhance student preparation for board examinations. In addition, it allows utilization of laser technology in teaching meridian therapy courses at the College, where students will undergo four hours of laser certification. q

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Spotlight on ‘Success Strategies’

Dr. James Anderson’s experience key to strength of business coaching program we’re confident they are great chiropractors. They’ve been well trained.

But health-related training is not enough. Chiropractors are entrepreneurs and the successful ones know exactly where they’re going and they make specific plans to get there. ike the Cheshire CCC: What kinds of Cat in Lewis Carspecific plans? roll’s fantasy, “Alice in JA: Plans based on Wonderland,” Dr. James what I like to call smart Anderson ’66 is blunt, goals, goals that are but compassionate, with measurable, manageable the students and young and for which their crechiropractors he counator takes responsibility, sels through his busigoals that have a starting ness coaching program, date and a completion Success Strategies. “If date. I find most people you don’t have a plan,” have wishes, not goals. he says, “you have no Success Strategies assists destination.” Anderson in developing a vision recently sat down to talk for new chiropractic Dr. James Anderson ’66 talks with students Wade Davis, left, and businesses and explorabout the program.

Jason Coulter after a Success Strategies session on procuring bank ing options. I encourage loans. Anderson counsels students on all facets of business practice.

CCC: Dr. Anderson, students, graduates, any the College recently received a quar- student or young chiropractor walks doctor in the field to have at least ter-million-dollar pledge from the into your office or calls you? three options: a viable business plan; William M. Harris Family FoundaJA: That depends on where they a business and personal budget; and tion to support Success Strategies. want to go. Most want a business the ability to plan ahead financially And another $20,000 gift just came plan so they can borrow money. as they seek a business loan. in from the folks at Standard Pro- Some are pretty desperate. They CCC: What would you say is cess. Does this surprise you? might have made a hasty business the most valuable service you and JA: Yes and no. I guess I’m show- decision — ­ like borrowing more Success Strategies provide to our stuing my age here, but the former money than they needed — and dents and young chiropractors?

Secretary General to the United when their practice doesn’t produce JA: Tools to define their reality.

Nations, whose name was U Thant, enough money to pay it back, they Success Strategies helps my clients see said something like: “Money doesn’t feel financially cornered. their reality with clarity. Once reality create good programs; good proCCC: What would you counsel is defined, measures can be taken to grams attract money.” I believe Suc- someone in that situation? manage and eventually thrive in the cess Strategies is a good program.

JA: Hopefully, they don’t get into tough reality of business.

On the other hand, I am a little that situation. I think seeking the CCC: Where is Success Strategies overwhelmed at the amount of gen- program’s services early in a stu- headed in the future? erosity that has come our way. dent’s school career is the best way JA: That depends, of course, on CCC: What is the goal and pur- to avoid mistakes like that. When the funding. But, as I said before, pose of Success Strategies? students graduate from Cleveland, Continued on page 4 Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?

The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.

Alice: I don’t much care where.

The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go.

JA: Our goal is to help chiropractors reach their goals by providing experience-based information that will assist them while they research their options.

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Dr. Anderson shares wealth of knowledge Continued from page 3 Success Strategies is a good program.

It’s certainly a needed program. I’m optimistic that it will attract future funding. Within three years, I’m hoping to offer a series of Success Strategies courses every Trimester.

For example, Tri-I students could take a course called “Defining an Entrepreneur.” A Tri-II class might include understanding market needs, the value of market research, data collection and analysis. In Tri III, we could discuss financial goals, creating a budget, understanding a credit score and basic accounting.

We need to have courses throughout a student’s career designed to teach basic entrepreneurial skills like branding, patient education, legal structure and contracts, what to include in an employee manual, charting profitability and presenting the business plan. And there’s no reason to limit ourselves to coursework on campus. Success Strategies could go online with a web presence. We could provide a subscription service for new chiropractors all over the country. The sky’s the limit!

CCC: Any final words for our readers to take with them?

JA: For all of you about to graduate or who have recently graduated, remember that in the business world, if you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. Don’t wait for a crisis. Contact me via email at james. anderson@cleveland.edu or by calling (913) 234-0619. q

In Their Own Words

One of many Success Strategies clients speak up I began meeting with Dr. Anderson when I was in Tri V of X. At that time, I wasn’t thinking about the steps I should be taking to get ready for graduation. I was worried about what tests I needed to study for that week. I went to Dr. Anderson to get information about my credit score and, from that first visit, I realized he offered a lot more than information to improve my credit score…. He helped me with my budget, writing goals and developing the skills to explain to people what I do, and how I can help them. He also explained the business side of the chiropractic office and has given me the keys to being successful without taking advantage of the patient which, in my opinion, many practice management groups have done. I have met with Dr. Anderson approximately 25 times since that first visit and I never leave his office without a useful piece of information. Today I am in Tri VIII and I feel good about the path I’m on as I near graduation. I have money saved up, I’ve begun working on my business plan and have used the form letter Dr. Anderson provided to reach out to chiropractors and begin networking with them for possible business opportunities. If it weren’t for Success Strategies, I wouldn’t know where I was going or what I was doing after graduation. The best part is that I know I have someone in my corner with my best interests in mind — both now and in the future when I’m no longer in school.

— Aron Ferguson, Cleveland student

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When students graduate from Cleveland, we’re confident they are great chiropractors. They’ve been well trained. But health-related training is not enough. Chiropractors are entrepreneurs and the successful ones know exactly where they’re going and they make specific plans to get there.”

— Dr. James C. Anderson ’66, business coach, Success Strategies program

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he King of Rock ‘n’ Roll long ago “left the building” as the saying goes, but on Oct. 10, 2009, the legend returned for an exclusive performance during the annual Cleveland STARZ awards gala. The STARZ event, which honors the College’s most influential people and rewards its top student scholars, was for the first time held in conjunction with Homecoming.

More than 250 guests attended the gala, enjoying a catered meal, socializing with fellow alumni and friends, singing along with the songs of Elvis and honoring the service and scholarship of Cleveland students, staff, faculty and alumni. It was a memorable evening, where more than 100 Clevelanders were recognized as STARZ. Each one received a special gift as a “thank you” for their charitable efforts.

To round out the evening’s festivities, the Foundation awarded $42,000 in scholarships to 46 students. See pages 20 and 21 for photos of the scholarship recipients. q

Giving to CCC Cleveland Chiropractic College appreciates and honors the generosity of alumni and friends.

Charitable funding allows the College to better fulfill its overall mission of education, service and scholarship.

To learn more about options for giving, visit cleveland.edu and click on “Foundation: Ways to Give” in the “Quick Links” menu in the top, right-hand corner of the page. If you wish to give, puse the donation form on the web site or the postage-paid reply envelope in this issue.

If you have any questions, contact Dr. John Nab, vice president of Institutional Advancement & Alumni Services, either via email at john.nab@cleveland.edu or by calling (913) 234-0620.

Clockwise from top: An impersonator brought Elvis back to the stage for Clevelanders at the STARZ Gala. Dr. Robert Curtis ’95 took the podium a final time as president of the CCCKC Alumni Association. Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III presents a special gift to 50-year alumnus, Dr. Frank Stark ’59. “Alum of the Year” Dr. Gary Carver ’70, right, with his wife, Dr. Kay Carver ’71, newly elected Alumni Association president, talk to Dr. Ed McKenzie ’69 and wife, Cathy.

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Dr. Millie Cleveland Memorial

Foundation Golf Classic

Basic Science

Bonnie Stribling & Brad Hochstein

Aron Ferguson, Wade Davis & Emma Veyna w/ Dr. Russell Matthias ’74

Holly Osmundson w/ Dr. Jill Davis ’07

Cleveland Alumni Auxiliary

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III

Marvin Family

Stiehl Wilson & Matt Burkhart w/ Yolanda Witt

Vicki Dukes & Frankie Hutchinson w/ Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III

Bradley Pyle

Carl S. Cleveland Jr. Memorial

Dr. Buell O. Boring Memorial

Fields Family

Camie Rose & Sarah Potthoff w/ Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III

Mitchell Plaxco & David Eisenmenger w/ Charlie Burch

Joey Vrana w/ Elizabeth Cleveland

Elizabeth J. Maddy Memorial

Dr. Raymond E. Boring Memorial

Gustavus A. Peters Memorial

Beth Ann Carleo, Kerry Tooley, Devin Mobley & Alicia Mock

Matt Graham, Cory Stickney & Mark Hanses w/ Charlie Burch

Cole Stephens

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Mary Jane Newcomb Memorial

Christian A. Cleveland Memorial

Kalenna Wilson & Kristin Hamilton w/ Dr. Kay Carver ’71

Daniel Haug & Jamie Sloan w/ Dr. Kay Carver ’71

Todd Steinbrecher & Thomas Murray w/ Dr. Ashley Cleveland ’95

International

Sandefur Research

Lester E. Meng Memorial

Melissa Marshall w/ Dr. Timothy Meng ’66

Breanne McNeal w/ Dr. Ruth Sandefur ’67

Erin Komp w/ Dr. Timothy Meng ’66

Walford Family

Gerred Family

Carol Foster Memorial

Melissa Waszak & James Sheffer III w/ Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97

Dan Bachler, Scott Keller & Travis Ring w/ Melissa Denton

Brittney Swartz w/ Dr. Paul Foster ’58 and Krista Goodman

Dr. Ethelbert Stalling Memorial

Vanguard

Beckley Family

Samuel Yoder & Anna McCoy

Alex Aten, Erica Eaton, Jared Schneider & Patrick Barry w/ Dr. Russell Matthias ’74

Darcy Monti w/ Dr. Clark Beckley ’75 and Brenda Beckley

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eadership was the focus on Cleveland Chiropractic College’s Overland Park, Kan., campus Oct. 9-11 as students, faculty, staff, alumni and field doctors joined together at Homecoming 2009. More than 260 students and nearly 185 D.C.’s attended the event, which provided education and entertainment in equal measure over its three days.

The weekend actually teed off on Thursday at Swope Memorial Golf Course, where a full field participated in the Cleveland Foundation Golf Classic.

Steady rain did not dampen the spirits of the golfers, who enjoyed pancakes by Chris Cakes, as well as lunch and raffle prizes for all.

Students and doctors attended continuing education seminars on Friday presented by Drs. James Anderson ’66, Jeff Cartwright ’97, Jeremy Rodgers ’98, Katherine Smith ’83 and Jeff Miller. Saturday and Sunday speakers included Drs. Mark Charrette, Leonard Faye, Paul Barlett, Cheryl Hawk and Steve Gould.

All presenters received praise, and students singled out Charrette and Rodgers as dynamic contributors.

“Dr. Charrette truly deserves the Ph.D. he’s about to receive,” Sabrina Channel said. “His session was extremely informative, and he delivered it with a wonderful sense of humor and clear communication. He did a fantastic job sharing his knowledge and skills with those in attendance.”

The weekend was not completely focused on learning, however. There was fun to be had by all in attendance. Festivities included a barbecue lunch and the Alumni Association business meeting and lunch, both outside under the tent. During the meeting, Dr. Bob Curtis ’95 passed the gavel to Dr. Kay Carver ’71, the new Alumni Association president. There was also an ice cream social and, throughout the weekend, vendors displayed their products and gave demonstrations of their services in the Assembly Hall.

The social highlight was Saturday’s Homecoming Banquet and STARZ Awards Event. Among those honored was Dr. Gary Carver ’70, who was named “Alum of the Year.” From those doctors in attendance, including several 60-year graduates, to the students, faculty and staff recognized for their service and achievement, the true breadth and depth of Cleveland leadership was on display. q 22

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Drs. Bruce Rippee ’91, Chris McClenney ’01 and James Wyllie ’83 placed second at the 9th Annual Golf Classic.

Alumni and students gather around Dr. Leonard Faye during his technique demonstration Saturday morning.

Dr. Kevin Coffman ’84 gets a cup of Sheridan’s frozen custard during Saturday afternoon’s ice cream social.

Drs. Shirley Sagerty ’94, left, and Connie Meis ’94 pose with “The King” during Saturday night’s STARZ banquet.

Joined by fellow Clevelanders, Dr. Gary Carver ’70, 2009 “Alum of the Year” honoree, proudly displays his plaque.

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Alumni Board members proudly display the banner that welcomed Clevelanders to 2009 “Coming Home” event.

Alumni and students listen intently during an extremity adjusting presentation led by Dr. David Gendreau.

Attendees were treated to a continental breakfast and barbecue lunch as part of “Coming Home” festivities.

Dr. Tina Alamian ’07, right, presents Dr. Arbi Derian ’99 with a certificate for Chiropractic Physician’s Coverage.

Dr. Jennifer Francisco ’07, left, presents Dr. Stuart Martin ’96 with the 2009 “Alum of the Year” award.

n a solid display of alumni support, the College welcomed more than 170 attendees Sept. 19 for “Coming Home” 2009. The event saw a 19 percent increase in attendance over last year, making this year’s gathering the most successful in recent memory. Attendees had the opportunity to earn 12 relicensure hours including technique and X-ray, while enjoying the company of old friends and fellow alumni.

Speakers included Dr. David Gendreau, Dr. Bryen Bell ’01, Dr. James Brantingham ’83 and Dr. Leonard Faye. Attendees started the day with a continental breakfast in Lot A followed by an X-ray session. The morning session was followed by an All-American barbecue lunch catered by Command Performance.

The afternoon featured sessions for sports chiropractic and extremity adjusting.

Prize drawings resulted in several winners, including Qudsia Sadiq ’06, AMC tickets; Dr. David Norgaard, CCCLA gym bag; Dr. Arbi Derian ’99 and Dr. Dean Peppard, Chiropractic Physician’s Coverage; and Dr. Sneha Patel ’02 and Dr. Michael Miller ’98, each won a book by Dr. Mia Ha ’96. “Alum of the Year” honors went to Dr. Stuart Martin ’96.

The overall consensus was that the event was wellreceived by those who attended.

Dr. Tammy Cassa ’08, past treasurer of the CCCLA Alumni Board, believes many factors contributed to the strong turnout.

“Referrals from past attendees helped quite a bit,” Cassa said. “This year all the members of the board made phone calls to each doctor who has attended in the past, along with contacting our peers who, like us, are now due for their first renewal of license, so there were a lot of new faces.”

Dr. Tina Alamian ’07, CCCLA Alumni Board past president, said it was a memorable event because of the collective effort put forth by not only the board, but all who were involved.

“Coming Home 2009 was the first seminar organized by our new board,” Alamian said. “We came together as a team, and coordinated a very successful event. We had our incredible instructors donate their time and skills to help us put it all together and it was great to see everyone come together and do their part to help our profession.” q

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Dr. Haque provides advanced treatment T

Dr. Anita Haque ’03 consults with a patient about chiropractic care.

Haque’s Livermore, Calif., practice provides traditional chiropractic care along with a variety of other health and wellness services, such as massage therapy, physical therapy and personal training.

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Chiropractic appealed to me because it was the only health-care profession that really dealt with the cause of illnesses. Once I learned the philosophy of chiropractic, the various techniques and the millions of stories of lives improving due to increased function, I was sold.”

Dr. Anita Haque ’03

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he old saying that change is the only thing that stays the same has never been more accurate, especially in health care. From high-tech gadgets to low-carb diets, we are constantly presented with new and improved ways to achieve better health. Chiropractic has answered this call, and one CCCLA graduate, Dr. Anita Haque ’03, is part of a growing number of practitioners who have expanded their scope of treatment to accommodate the ever evolving wellness needs of patients.

Haque Chiropractic Inc. is a fullservice facility that features not only physical therapy and massage therapy for her patients, but also a full gymnasium.

Haque strives to provide patients with full corrective care through a complete system of rehabilitative strengthening, muscle and ligament repair, along with alignment and nervous system optimization. In addition to two licensed chiropractors, the practice also employs a licensed massage therapist, four personal trainers and two administrative personnel. She also offers a wide range of services to fellow Clevelanders, including mentoring and preceptorship opportunities and small-business training.

Haque said she was drawn to chiropractic because it goes beyond just treating the discomfort. She possessed a strong desire to pursue a health-care career; she knew her choice had to be something that allowed her to impact others, and to also feel at ease with her treatment methodology.

“Chiropractic appealed to me because it was the only health-care profession that really dealt with the cause of illnesses instead of the traditional symptom-

based care that we see in most medical offices,” Haque said. “Once I learned the philosophy of chiropractic, the various techniques and the millions of stories of lives improving due to increased function of the body, I was sold.”

Haque became interested in the discipline not only because of its successful treatment history, but more importantly, how that success is achieved.

“The hands-on approach to health care, along with the fact that chiropractic is medicine and surgery-free makes the miracles we see in our office every day even greater,” Haque said.

To offer the care needed, Haque advocates treatment that is all encompassing for her patients. Although each may have a theory about the source of his or her ailment, a professional assessment usually reveals the problem may not always be what it seems.

“My philosophy is that the patient should be looked at as a whole instead of the area of pain,” Haque said. “What that means is examining the patient head to toe, even though their neck is the only thing they complain about, as we know that the cause of the problems may not be where the symptoms are felt. I also believe in rehabilitating and providing corrective care instead of crisis care, so that patients can live their lives with improved function and motion for the length of their lives.”

An athlete herself, Haque works out regularly and runs to be what she calls, “an example for our patients.” Her interest in physical fitness has become an integral part of her practice, as one of her of her primary areas of focus is sports injury. Haque and her staff provide patients with supplemental care beyond the adjustment that is more in-depth than that of many other practitioners.

“What makes us unique is our rehabilitation program with our personal training gym facility; connecting with their medical doctor and working with them by providing them updates on

newbeginnings their patients’ status; our convenient early morning hours (we start at 5:30 a.m. twice a week); and our education process for patients, which includes a spinal care class, posture workshops, weight loss and nutrition information and counseling.”

As the years since her graduation accumulate, Haque still reflects with favor on her time at CCCLA. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, she was far from home, but the mentoring program at the College helped to ease the transition to her new surroundings. Later, that same program offered her the opportunity to assist others when they arrived on campus. Although the warm, Southern California locale was a plus, she was also impressed with the philosophy-driven education program and the ability to earn concurrent degrees.

Her time in the classroom did much to prepare Haque for her career, but additional learning opportunities outside the classroom were also beneficial. Haque said the College did “a great job” offering activities that contributed to her success, including speakers and preceptorships.

Additionally, there was time devoted to business marketing ideas and the exploration of different types practices, as well as patient management techniques that she experienced in the health center.

Haque also learned a great deal by watching others. Specifically, she mentioned fellow CCCLA graduate, Dr. Claire O’Neill ’95, whom she observed in practice. She said it was a tremendous learning experience that left an indelible mark on her.

“I had the opportunity to shadow her for a few months and was so inspired by her practice and how she dealt with her patients,” Haque said. “She was one person who I always hoped that I could be like in practice. I still think of her from time to time and I owe a lot of my success in practice to what I learned and saw in her office.”

With her practice now thriving, Haque can pause for a moment to reflect on how she got to this point. She dealt with the travails of starting and building her practice, and like others, she has persevered through an uncertain economy.

Nothing comes easy when starting a business, which is something she fears

some new graduates don’t necessarily understand, adding that a sense of entitlement will get you nowhere.

“After getting out of school, I think some D.C.’s believe they are owed a good job or deserve to be making a lot of money but that isn’t true,” Haque said. “You just have to put in your time and hard work to really see the results and to make the success worthwhile.”

While others travel to Haque’s clinic to feel better, she achieves her healthy balance by doing her own traveling during her time away from her practice. Whether that involves a weekend trip or lengthy stays in more distant locales like her recent visit to Paris and Rome, she indulges her love for exploring the world whenever possible.

And just as Haque travels in new directions personally, she has adopted that same directive professionally. By incorporating innovative therapy concepts, she is able to deliver treatment that is broader in scope than ever before. The core principles of the discipline remain the cornerstone of treatment, but Haque has elevated the playing field. By taking the proven results of chiropractic from its rich past and merging it with the treatment techniques of the present, Haque and her staff are already able to heal the patient of the future.

Haque Chiropractic Inc. is located at 1855 1st St., Livermore, Calif., 94550.

Hours for the practice are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and by appointment only on Saturday and Sunday. To learn more, visit haquechiropractic.com or call for an appointment at (925) 960-1960. q www.cleveland.edu

Dr. Anita Haque ’03, third from left, is shown with her full-service staff. Joining her in the photo are (l to r) Trisha Joseph, Matt Oliver, Chico Herrera, Jordanna Katz, Don Parker, Cassie Renz and Dr. Laura White. Above, Haque prepares to adjust a patient.

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CCCKC August ’09 Graduates

Fast Facts Commencement for CCCKC’s Class of Summer 2009 was held Friday, Aug. 13. During the ceremony, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III conferred 29 graduates.

Joseph Anderson

Kansas City, Mo.

Stephen Banes

Jose Cruz

Cesia Estebane-Cruz

Owasso, Okla.

Toa Alta, Puerto Rico

Cuauhtemoc, Mexico

Nichole Findell

Kevin Fitzgerald

David Gulledge

Monte Hinze

Wendy Johnson-Edwards

Dr. Ronald Kraft, president of Southern California University of Health Sciences, was the commencement speaker.

Kathleen McGarvey earned class Valedictorian honors.

Jamie Fessler

Marceline, Mo.

Kansas City, Mo.

Kyle Gulledge

Rikki Hays Clawson

Leawood, Kan.

Bobbi Koen

Academic Honors

Parkville, Mo.

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Summa Cum Laude Kathleen McGarvey

Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Aimee LaBrie

Springfield, Mo.

Magna Cum Laude David Gulledge Kyle Gulledge

Olathe, Kan.

North Platte, Neb.

D’sjon Martin

Pittsburg, Kan.

Leawood, Kan.

Marion, Ark.

Kevin McBee

Kirksville, Mo.

Cum Laude Aimee LaBrie

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CCCKC August ’09 Graduates

Chiropractic Oath Kathleen McGarvey

Daniel Murray

Sclie Murray

Oconomowoc, Wis.

Cochranton, Pa.

Burdett, Kan.

Seth Thompson

Roger Tischner

Kirk Turpin

Harlan, Iowa

Stephanie Webster Hutchinson, Kan.

Salt Lake City, Utah

James O’Dwyer Lenexa, Kan.

Atchison, Kan.

“I do solemnly pledge before God and man to devote my life to the prevention and relief of human disease and suffering; to perform my professional duties with dignity, pride and courage; to always live up to the high principles of my profession; to protect my science; and to enjoy the blessings and benefits of chiropractic.”

— Written especially for Cleveland Chiropractic College

by Dr. Leo Spears, founder of the former Spears Hospital, Denver, Colo.

Nicholas Weddle

Lee’s Summit, Mo.

Not Pictured: Donald Gibson David Herrera

Karie Williams

Valley Center, Kan.

Joel Wilstead

Spring Glen, Utah

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CCCKC December ’09 Graduates

Fast Facts Commencement for CCCKC’s Class of Fall 2009 was held Friday, Dec. 11. During the ceremony, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III conferred 41 graduates.

Natsana Areekul

Bangkok, Thailand

Hillary Bauman Wathena, Kan.

Jeremy Brady

Wichita, Kan.

Michael Cartwright Belton, Mo.

Jim Barnett (R-Kan.), senator for the state’s 17th District, served as the commencement speaker.

Christina Hering-Biggs earned class Valedictorian honors.

Benjamin Chambers Olathe, Kan.

Pendar Esmaeili

Ontario, Canada

Ryan Cooke

Louisburg, Kan.

Robert Fisher

Michael Flanery

Shawnee, Kan.

Justin Grabouski Christina Hering-Biggs

Academic Honors

Beatrice, Neb.

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Summa Cum Laude Christina Hering-Biggs Scott Keller Travis Ring Jill Strom

Erin Crank

Overland Park, Kan.

Hutchinson, Kan.

Magna Cum Laude Kyle Jensen Darcy Monti

Dillen Easley

Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Joseph Forred

Olathe, Kan.

Augusta, Kan.

Bradley Herman

Timothy Hignite

Wichita, Kan.

Atwood, Okla.

Cum Laude Jeremy Brady Ryan Cooke Justin Grabouski Timothy Novicky Mary Jo Wiley Cassandra Williams Stiehl Wilson

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Parting Words Brad Hochstein Wayne, Neb.

Adam Hosmann

Blue Springs, Mo.

Kyle Jensen

Logan Jenkins

Kimballton, Iowa

Hershey, Neb.

“Pioneers in chiropractic lit a torch, they have passed the torch to us, it is our responsibility to sustain the flame.”

— Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III

Scott Keller

Lincoln, Neb.

Timothy Novicky Vienna, Ohio

Kevin Laumann

Darcy Monti

Jason Pargeter

Thanh Quang Pham

Norristown, Pa.

Oklahoma City, Okla.

Oakley, Kan.

Daniel Mukai

British Columbia, Canada

Wichita, Kan.

Travis Ring

Catoosa, Okla.

Not Pictured: Lindsey Green Kevin McCormick Jill Strom Timothy Toto Mary Jo Wiley Christopher Rowenhorst Broken Arrow, Okla.

Tracey Smith

Lawrence, Kan.

Jackson Seim

Ricky Sikka

Jacob Simpson

Natalie Thompson

Cassandra Williams

Stiehl Wilson

Grand Island, Neb. British Columbia, Canada

Tulsa, Okla.

Cameron, Mo.

Denver, Colo.

Miller, Mo.

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CCCLA December ’09 Graduates

Fast Facts Commencement for CCCLA’s Class of Fall 2009 was held Saturday, Dec. 12. During the ceremony, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III conferred 17 graduates.

Dr. Scott Walker, renowned motivational speaker and developer of the Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) that utilizes a combination of chiropractic and other healing arts, served as the commencement speaker.

Jesstofed Cacho Carson, Calif.

Ryan Choi

Lance Cohen

Jack Demirchian

Glendale, Calif.

Truckee, Calif.

Hollywood, Calif.

Tehran, Iran

Thousand Oaks, Calif.

Jessica Green

Annie Issagholyan

Ivy Khachatourian

Sally Kleinbart

Asdghik Kupelian

Leyla Malakian

Yashar Mameghan

Elena Porter

Frank Zermeno

Pouriya Elyasi

Burbank, Calif.

Hollywood, Calif.

Frank Zermeno earned class Valedictorian honors. Lance Cohen was named Salutatorian.

Los Angeles, Calif.

Joshua Michael

Academic Honors

Los Angeles, Calif.

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Beirut, Lebanon

Won Park

Los Angeles, Calif.

Cum Laude Frank Zermeno Lance Cohen Jessica Green Annie Issagholyan

Sunland, Calif.

Simi Valley, Calif.

Orlando, Fla.

Downey, Calif.

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