spring 2013 vol. 6 Issue 1
Upcoming Alumni Events
life university’s alumni magazine
Immersed in Life
Adjusting Through the Storm
PRESIDENT’S letter
Greetings
Life Alumni!
Growth is a staple of the spring season, and here at Life University it is evident that our university is experiencing growth in abundance since the beginning of 2013. From the subtlety of the arrival of new foliage on our beautiful campus to the new additions in the LIFE family both in smiling faces and energy-conserving facilities, LIFE continues to build upon its mission to make the world a better, more vibrant and vital place through our efforts on campus, in the local community and throughout the world. There have been numbers of events that you can see detailed in our Recent Events section on pages 2-3 that will keep you updated on all the extraordinary things that are happening here at LIFE in the New Year. There is also an Upcoming Events Calendar on pages 12-13 that previews just some of the numerous events we have planned throughout 2013 that you most assuredly will want to attend. As the president of LIFE, I’m extremely proud and honored to work with some amazing people who contribute so much to the university and carry out Lasting Purpose through their efforts both on campus and in the communities. One of our feature stories in this issue, on pages 10-11, details one member of the LIFE family, Dr. Marc Schneider, who is Vice President of Student Affairs and a 1981 graduate of the university. Check out just how
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LIFE continues to build upon its mission to make the world a better, more vibrant and vital place through our efforts on campus, in the local community and throughout the world.
much Dr. Schneider does to ensure that LIFE continues to be the thought leader for Chiropractic in the world through his commitment to Lasting Purpose. As you know, LIFE’s Lasting Purpose is To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve - Out of a Sense of Abundance, and it is truly gratifying to see that our university is executing that mission with full force. Take a look at some of the opportunities that LIFE is offering in our Planned Giving and Donors/ Recognition sections on pages 15-17 if you are motivated to get involved and contribute in the community or to the university in some capacity. You will most certainly want to spend some time viewing our Alumni & Friends Website section on page 24 to keep up with all of the latest goings-on of former colleagues and friends and their endeavors after graduating from LIFE. Finally, I would like to express my confidence that you will enjoy this edition of YEL and that it will continue to show you that here at LIFE, we are not just surviving, we are thriving. Yours in Chiropractic,
Guy F. Riekeman, D.C. President
2013 Your Extraordinary LIFE The Alumni Magazine of Life University
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Contents features
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Their experiences at Life University have helped brothers Dan and Dave Yachter live lives of service to others.
8 Crisis Adjustment
How a group of DCs came together to help one another and the communities affected by Superstorm Sandy.
10 Immersed in Life
Dr. Marc Schneider, vice president of student services at LIFE, embodies all aspects of Lasting Purpose.
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Recent Events at By Kelsey Donaldson
Real World: DCs Enthusiastic, wise and passionate. These are three words LIFE students used to describe the latest Real World: DCs (RW) hosts, Drs. Claire (’88), Kristen (’04) and Stephen Welsh (’96). In early January, the family welcomed 10 students into their Roswell practice to share their knowledge varying from politics to success. Twice a quarter, the Department of Alumni Relations invites our alumni to host students in their offices after hours. RW gives the students insight into what it takes to be a chiropractor in the real world. During this informational meetand-greet session, alumni donate their time and resources to develop a close rapport with each student. Despite the inclement weather, we had a great turnout and received positive feedback from the students. RW is a valuable and fun way for students to begin thinking about their future careers, and we look forward to continuing the series each quarter.
LIFE In Your City Passion and participation far exceeded expectations when LIFE In Your City kicked off in San Diego this past November. This is not just another seminar series. LIFE In Your City goes beyond lecture and conjecture; it is designed specifically for the chiropractor to discover, or perhaps rediscover, one’s soul purpose. Those in attendance will tell you that mission was accomplished. Doctors and their staff rallied together to hear Drs. Guy Riekeman, Eric Plasker, Jason Deitch and Matt Hubbard
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vibrant alumni and friends from sunny California to the Big Apple. With alumni and friends practicing in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, we are never too far away. We are especially grateful to those who attended an alumni and friends event and stopped by the booth to see us. We hope to see you on the road in 2013!
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Life University President Dr. Guy Riekeman (center) kicked off LIFE In Your City San Diego.
speak, each providing a vital component—finding, practicing, investing in and sharing your soul purpose—all while earning up to 12 continuing education credits. In addition to the program for chiropractors, LIFE In Your City offers a special patient evening, which includes a life-changing, motivational message delivered by Dr. Riekeman. More than 160 people attended the San Diego patient evening and were brimming with tears, laughter and, of course, hugs. LIFE In Your City is the second installment of The Power of One—a remarkable series to share ideas and empower your patients to live with inspiration. Overall, these programs have been huge successes for Life University’s vision and purpose.
LIFE on the road The Department of Alumni Relations is on the road throughout the year, hosting events to connect and engage with our
Twice a year, the Michigan Association of Chiropractors hosts one of the largest chiropractic events in the United States, with 900-1,000 chiropractic professionals in attendance. This past September, the LIFE team and President Dr. Guy Riekeman headed to Dearborn to sponsor a successful alumni and friends breakfast. Five donors pledged their support to LIFE with combined pledges totaling in $29,700. Thank you for your support, Michigan!
Virginia LIFE was pleased to sponsor the main speaker, Dr. Laura Hanson, at Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association’s fall convention in October. Hanson, a former assistant professor at LIFE, presented her program entitled, “Epigenetic & Environmental Influence on Pediatric Health.” Greg Harris, vice president for university advancement, addressed attendees in regard to how LIFE is advancing Chiropractic and supporting the field doctor.
Ohio “Creating Abundance” marked the theme for the annual Ohio State Chiropractic Convention. Those in attendance experienced an all-star lineup of speakers,
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seminars and networking opportunities. President Dr. Guy Riekeman presented his program entitled, “Simon Sinek and the Why, How and What of Great Organizations,” detailing the importance of personal leadership and its impact on the professional world. Dr. Riekeman also gave the keynote presentation at the Saturday night gala to 500 doctors.
Georgia We enjoyed seeing more than 30 of our alumni and friends at the Georgia Chiropractic Association’s 100th Annual Fall Conference & Trade Show. Attendees gathered at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia for
a LIFE-sponsored luncheon where Dr. Rob Scott, vice president for academic affairs, spoke on behalf of LIFE. We were thrilled to see so many familiar faces including Drs. Donna Sullivan (’78), Terry Crews (’93) and Bree Barrett (’03), all of whom will have class reunions in 2013.
New Jersey October started off with a bang as the LIFE team headed for Long Beach. It was here where New Beginnings of Chiropractic Seminars held the largest winter program
New York Just days after Hurricane Sandy struck coastal New York and New Jersey, the LIFE team headed to Rye Brook. Despite the devastation, an unbelievable 350 doctors were in attendance for President Dr. Guy Riekeman’s keynote presentation during the New York Chiropractic Council’s Fall Conference. We enjoyed connecting with Dr. Robert Browne (’99), president of the NYCC, and all of our other alumni and friends. Kudos to all who came out to show their support!
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in 20 years. Chiropractors from five continents and 16 states gathered at the Ocean Place Spa & Resort to attend a philosophybased weekend. LIFE not only hosted a booth, but also sponsored the main lunch where President Dr. Guy Riekeman addressed a group of 120 doctors. It was back to New Jersey a few weeks later, as we headed to East Brunswick. This time, we were joined by our Alumni Association President, Dr. Larry Marchese (’83). Our luncheon was a huge success, and many prizes were given away to all who attended. We want to give a big thank you to Dr. Mitch Holsten (’81), who gave a donation in support of LIFE’s chiropractic advancements.
Our 2012 road trip concluded in St. Petersburg, and the Florida Chiropractic Society’s 20-Hour Express did not disappoint! The intimate conference setting allowed for prominent booth visibility and one-on-one visits with our alumni and friends. LIFE sponsored a dinner reception with Dr. Rob Scott, vice
president for academic affairs, as the keynote presenter. Upon conclusion of Dr. Scott’s presentation, we spent the evening reminiscing and reconnecting with familiar faces, including Drs. Brian Burns (’83) and Steve Newton (’88).
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Living the By Gwyn Herbein
Like many in the profession, Dave Yachter, D.C. (on right), found his way to Chiropractic after an injury. At the time, the South Florida native was a carefree college student and could not have imagined the direction his life would soon take.
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“I was studying at the University of Florida, taking basket weaving and weight lifting and having a good time,” Dave says. He had had an adjustment once before, performed by the father of one of his brother’s friends, but had not learned much about it since the adjustment took place outside of a chiropractic office. But after a car accident, a friend recommended he see a chiropractor. The friend also gave him a video about Chiropractic. “I never watched the video,” Dave says, “because one of my friends came over that day and told me he was going to Life University.” On a whim, he got in his car, drove to Marietta and immediately decided to follow in his friend’s footsteps. “Everyone was really excited about what they were learning, what they were doing,” he explains. “I caught fire with that energy.” That fire soon spread to someone very close to Dave: his brother, Dan. Also a student at UF, Dan was pre-med and had just taken his MCATS on his way to a career as a medical doctor—a path he says was chosen for him. When Dave returned home from his first break at LIFE, the family witnessed a revelation. As the result of a childhood accident, the Yachters’ father had suffered debilitating migraines and other health issues for most of his life. Even early in his chiropractic education, Dave was able to eliminate his father’s pain in a way no medical doctors had been able to. “Dave cleared out his cervical area, and the headaches were gone,” says Dan. With his pain gone, their father was able to stop taking medi-
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cation. The change made an impression on Dan. “It blew my mind,” he says. “I was turned on [to the profession], and my brother provided additional resources and information to understand Chiropractic and its philosophy.” When Dave invited Dan to attend Dynamic Essentials—something he had been doing since his first quarter at LIFE— the deal was sealed. “I discovered my destiny, my future,” says Dan. “It made sense, more sense than going into medicine. It opened my eyes.” He completed his bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences at UF and enrolled at LIFE. After their respective graduations (Dave in 1993 and Dan in 1997), both Yachters returned to Florida and opened practices. “We were seeing about 300 patients a week for my first seven years,” Dave recalls. “By year 10, we were seeing 1,100 a week.” His brother experienced similar growth with his practice, which opened in 2000. “Within the first year, we were seeing 1,200 patients per week and
2,000 per week by year six, making it one of highest volume practices in the history of profession,” says Dan. While success seems to come naturally to the brothers, they have taken the skills they learned at LIFE and applied them to everything they do, constantly acting as thought leaders and advocates in their community for the profession. When Dave opened his practice, he was committed to doing at least one talk in his community each week. He also served as president of the Florida Chiropractic Society, as a way to change the profession from the inside. “When you look around the community and see people not living [a life of natural, innate healing], it creates a burden and it calls you to be a leader,” says Dan. “That changes everything, especially how you perceive your role in the community.” Over the years, the brothers have more than responded to that leadership call and have refused to allow themselves, or their message, to stagnate. “If you don’t step up and do it, no one else will,” says
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While success seems to come naturally to the brothers, they have taken the skills they learned at LIFE and applied them to everything they do, constantly acting as thought leaders and advocates in their community for the profession. Dave. With LIFE’s Lasting Purpose as their guidepost—To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve - Out of a Sense of Abundance—the brothers are constantly making strides to expand the reach of Chiropractic and to change the way the profession operates. This drive led them to found, along with three other DCs, the Elevation Health Group. In addition to their own thriving practices, the chiropractors of EHG travel around the country to share their stories and teach others how to break the mold and find their own path through “The Core 4”—function, fitness, nutrition and education. EHG was created in response to the Yachters’ perception that Chiropractic lacked uniformity, or what they call “death by a la carte.” “Dan and I had taught so many seminars and boot camps, and we realized that a lot of chiropractors want to just try this and try that,” explains Dave. They take the approach that the profession is better served when it breaks away from the mom and pop business model. “How are we supposed to change the world one spine at a time if we
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have no brand?” asks Dave. He likens EHG to an attempt to create a recognizable brand, similar to Starbucks, that can help patients know what to expect, regardless of who they see and where. After more than 20 years in the profession, the brothers attribute their vision and success to what they learned at LIFE. In addition to spreading the message of Chiropractic as it was taught to them by Dr. Sid Williams and others, they continue to support the University financially, as well as with their time. The University’s commitment to the tenets of the profession made a lasting impression. “The passion we developed [at LIFE], to me, it was all we had and all we needed,” Dave says. “The more we fed on it, the more power it brought to our practice.” That passion is what sets LIFE apart from other institutions. Dan feels that LIFE is truly a superior school because its graduates enter their professional lives with a passion for teaching others. “It’s developing a why—why you’re doing what you’re doing,” he says. “Learning the principles and the
philosophy ignited a bonfire inside of our souls, and the ones who don’t take that out of school, they’re the ones who struggle.” Dave agrees that chiropractors who lack passion are more likely to burn out. The brothers feel the combination of their business model and their passion will serve them well in the coming years, especially given the uncertainty in the health professions as a result of the Affordable Care Act and the changes it will bring. “While medicine has a lot of faults, the one thing they typically have is structure and standard of care across the board,” says Dan. “Chiropractic needs the structure mixed in with the passion, philosophy and the why.” For Dan and Dave Yachter, Chiropractic is more than a job—it is a way of life, the fire that burns in their souls night and day. They work tirelessly to strengthen what Dan calls the perfect marriage: “Having the heart to serve, combined with the business infrastructure.” The brothers are proof that a passion for service can change the world.
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Dr. Kimberly O’Connor devotes herself to helping others.
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r. Kimberly O’Connor has never been one to sit still. Between running her own practice and serving on the New York Chiropractic Council (NYCC), O’Connor continually donates her services and expertise to thousands throughout the United States. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, a devastating East Coast storm that killed more than 100 people and destroyed communities in coastal New York and New Jersey, O’Connor couldn’t sit still. “We had lost power for over two weeks, and I wasn’t able to work,” O’Connor says. “I had the ability, and the time, to take care of those in need.” As the city sat in darkness, O’Connor was relentless. She contacted the
women had come to repair New York in the form of lineman crews, tree crews and power crews. All had done so on the generosity of their own dime. O’Connor learned that 1,400 of them were living at the Coliseum—some sleeping in cars, others sleeping 30–46 deep in trailers. In total, there were six separate locations housing almost 2,500 volunteers. “Here,” thought O’Connor, “there was a need and demand for my services.” O’Connor rushed home to draft an email, hoping to rally the chiropractic community for support. “I started off my email by saying, ‘New York has always been known as the city of rebuilding, and unfortunately, we have to rebuild again,’” O’Connor says. With the help of the NYCC
A native of Levittown, N.Y., O’Connor graduated from Life University’s School of Chiropractic magna cum laude in 1998. Since then, she has been a vital voice in the community. O’Connor is the past president of The Nassau District of the NYCC and currently serves as vice president. During her tenure, she has received numerous Distinguished Service Awards from the Council. For the past 15 years, O’Connor has continually provided chiropractic care to her community. Some of her volunteer activities include: HOPE Day (help other people eat), a yearly program where chiropractic services are given in exchange for a donation of food; serving as the chiropractor and athletic trainer
“They were afraid I was going to yell at them for not having my power turned back on,” O’Connor remarks. Instead, she approached one of the workers, handed him a cup of coffee and inquired where he was from. American Red Cross daily, hoping she could lend a helping hand to her beloved community, which had been devastated by the brutal storm. “It wasn’t safe to go down and help; the damage was too bad,” O’Connor recalls. One evening, O’Connor was making the eerily gloomy drive home and noticed the countless number of power vehicles lining the vacant streets. She was compelled to stop. As she exited her car and crossed over the road, the workers looked up and grimaced. “They were afraid I was going to yell at them for not having my power turned back on,” O’Connor remarks. Instead, she approached one of the workers, handed him a cup of coffee and inquired where he was from. The worker had come in from Michigan as part of an organization known as Storm Savers. These men and
and the Chiropractic Leadership Alliance (CLA), she was able to reach the masses with one simple message: Help these crews get their “power turned on.” The responses were overwhelming. “I had two to three doctors scheduled in four hour shifts seven days a week until Thanksgiving,” O’Connor recalls. “They were calling me from all over and they wanted to donate their services. They wanted to adjust.” Through the support of her volunteers, O’Connor was able to rally a chiropractic army and keep the crews functioning at optimum levels so that they could rebuild New York. “Many of the crew members were local residents whose personal properties were destroyed in the storms,” she says. “Instead of worrying about their own tragedies, they were taking care of us.”
for the Valley Stream South Varsity football team; and presenting numerous presentations to local high schools and colleges. Her most notable achievement followed the events of Sept. 11, 2001. O’Connor received a Distinguished Service Award from the American Red Cross for providing chiropractic services during the relief effort at Ground Zero to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, NYPD, FDNY and other relief and rescue workers. For O’Connor, LIFE’s Lasting Purpose, To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve - Out of a Sense of Abundance, is a driving force in her daily life. This mutual exchange of love is what overwhelms her with gratitude. “It’s my pleasure to serve and give back to those who give so much to us. What better way to serve than through Chiropractic?”
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In charge of more than 10 student departments, Dr. Marc Schneider rises to the challenge to give back to LIFE. Dr. Marc Schneider, vice president of student services at Life University, fills many roles beyond that of his job title. From teaching an Ethics and Boundaries course in the College of Chiropractic to leading a morning spin class in the Wellness Center three days a week, Schneider is the quintessential archetype for leading a life of Lasting Purpose. A normal day in the shoes of Schneider is one that could be described as the opposite of monotonous, for every day is a different challenge with something unique or unexpected surely to pop up in his itinerary. Nevertheless, that is the norm for the man who truly believes that “I don’t go to work. I get up and go to LIFE,” he says when asked about his enduring work ethic at the University. “This is where I come to make a difference in the world.” When you get to know Schneider’s roots and history, however, it is hard to envision how he would end up in such a major role at the largest chiropractic university in the world. Growing up in the borough of Paramus, N.J., a young Schneider’s future seemed set in stone. He would graduate from a local university with a degree in a field of science
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and then proceed to medical school to follow in the footsteps of many of his close family members, one of whom was a prominent urologist, and another an esteemed dermatologist. Nonetheless, Schneider was never one to cave into family pressures, and it was evident to him from the outset that he wanted to carve his own niche in life. Not only did Schneider’s family history in the medical field detract him from following suit, but so did an instance in his childhood that he will never be able to forget. When he was around the age of 14, Schneider had a battle with osteomyelitis, a bone infection in his foot due to a sports injury. “It almost caused me to lose my foot and leg,” notes Schneider on the infection, “that whole process soured me on medicine—and how they treated me—[it] was miserable.” After studying zoology at Rutgers University for two years, Schneider transferred to Fairleigh Dickinson University to study biology. He had decided that he wanted to become a dentist; however, similar to the medical field, he found out from personal experience as a patient that he did not want to do
something that caused discomfort to his potential patients like the discomfort he felt when sitting in a dentist’s chair. When a decision was looming near the time of his graduation from Fairleigh Dickinson, Schneider’s career search was in a state of gloom. That was until one of his best friends who also attended the university began talking with him about Chiropractic and the school to which he had been accepted, Life University. After applying to both LIFE and New York Chiropractic College, Schneider made the decision to move down south and come to LIFE, the relatively new chiropractic college on the block at the time. Schneider is quick to point out that he “got a heck of an education once I got here.” When Schneider arrived on LIFE’s campus in the fall of 1978, he was a part of the largest incoming class since the school was established in 1974, with more than 200 students. Schneider graduated in 1981 and almost immediately went into private practice in his hometown of Paramus, just across the street from where he grew up. Although the first 18 months were tough, Schneider perse-
11 vered and built a highly successful practice. He was not short on help, however, during the tough beginning. “I got some help from none other than Dr. Bill Harris, and I was able to quadruple my practice with his help,” says Schneider. After 13 years of private practice in New Jersey, Schneider and his wife decided to move back to Georgia in 1995 to work at the university that had given him the foundation for his career. After moving in March, Schneider was hired by LIFE in August of the same year to supervise students in the outpatient clinic when there were thousands of visits to the clinic every week. The school had grown by this time to more than 3,000 students, a stark contrast from when he attended. Asked why he came back to LIFE after his successful stint in private practice, Schneider says, “There’s something about the energy here at Life University that is different from other institutions I’ve been at. It’s a family.” It’s not hard to fathom then why Schneider does what he does for LIFE. From many days working from the wee hours of the morning until 10 p.m. the same night, to commuting more than an hour to and from campus, Schneider has to have the utmost love for his job. It is evident when seeing him on campus that he sees and treats the students as if they were his own children, and their aspirations give him every bit of the motivation that he will ever need. “I love the students here. I want to see them reach their goals and take advantage of all that LIFE has to offer them. The University has given me so much in my life that I feel indebted to help the current students, whether they are in the Undergraduate, Graduate or College of Chiropractic programs, so that we can see this university thrive.” When he began working in Student Services in 2007, Schneider became the Executive Director of Student Services
and had six departments reporting to him. In July 2010, he was promoted to his current role as Vice President of Student Services and now has more than 10 departments that report to him, which include: Campus Safety, Orientation Through Graduation, Registrar, Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Student Success Center, Student Conduct, Wellness Center, Clubs and Organizations Through Involvement and Leadership and Career Services. “If it contains the word student, I’m involved with it in some form or fashion,” remarks Schneider on his numerous responsibilities at LIFE.
Dr. Marc Schneider enjoys spending time with his family.
Managing this workload, combined with teaching, leading exercise classes and spending time with family would take a toll on most people, and Schneider admits that he is not immune to that from time to time; however, it’s his vision for LIFE that drives him to work as much—and as hard—as he does. “I see a potential at Life University that I’m not sure a lot of people see. We have the potential to be one of the preeminent private universities in the state of Georgia. It just seems to me we are on the verge of reaching that goal. It’s like the tipping point. We just have to hit it. And we’ve been approaching it, and approaching it and approaching it. And I think once we hit it, the enrollment at this institution in each one of our programs—Undergraduate, Gradu-
ate and the College of Chiropractic—will just shoot forward. My whole career is dedicated to making that happen. I want that to happen,” he says. As if his work does not say it all, that statement shows just how committed Schneider is to fulfilling what LIFE calls its 20/20 Vision that has the University striving to become the preeminent leader in chiropractic health care, as well as a thought leader in advocating for positive change in health care policy. One of the ways that Schneider also shows his commitment to this vision is through his giving, one of the core principles of LIFE’s Lasting Purpose initiative. Schneider has been extremely generous with not only his time and work ethic, but also his finances, as he has been a big contributor to LIFE’s President’s Circle. Schneider knows that as an alumnus and employee of the University, it is his duty to support it. “If every employee or alumni gave just a little bit back, it would maybe help that student experience just a little bit more and give people more sense of ownership in the institution,” says Schneider regarding the impact of giving back to the university. “Maybe that’s what’s needed to push us over the edge to becoming the preeminent health care university in Georgia—just one or two or 10 or 30 more alumni to give something back here to help transform this institution, make it grow and fulfill the potential that it has.” Schneider is a terrific example of what a LIFE alumnus and employee should strive to be in his pursuit for excellence at the University. He has a strong belief in the University and deserves to see LIFE deliver on its boundless promise. If more alumni, faculty and staff use Schneider’s work ethic and benevolence as a model for their own lives, LIFE’s Lasting Purpose will surely be attained.
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Michigan Association of Chiropractic Radisson Plaza Kalamazoo, MI Saturday Lunch 12-2 p.m.
Unified Virginia Chiropractic Association Homestead Resort Hot Springs, VA Dr. Lawrence Bagnell (’91) Sponsorship
Real World: DCs Dr. Raymond Fowler (’83) Alumni/Student Networking 7-9 p.m.
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May 31-June 2 Collegiate Rugby Championships Philadelphia, PA TBD
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Alabama State Chiropractic Association Sheraton Hotel Birmingham, AL Saturday Breakfast 7:30-8:30 a.m.
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South Carolina Chiropractic Association Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach, SC Friday Reception 6-7:30 p.m.
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For more information or to register, please visit LIFE.edu/Alumni or contact the Department of Alumni Relations at Alumni@LIFE.edu or 800-543-3203.
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19-21 Georgia Chiropractic Council Tellus Science Museum Cartersville, GA TBD
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22-25 Florida Chiropractic Association The Peabody Orlando, FL TBD
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Scholarship Winners Named Life University awarded scholarships to 45 students for the 2012-2013 academic year. Below is a list of scholarship funds and their scholarship recipients. Alumni Association Scholarship Recipients - Hawa Djikine, Samantha Brooks and Darnell Howard
Michigan Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship Recipient - Sean McKnee
Dr. I.N. and M. Louise Toftness Scholarship Recipients - Lotem Adar and Brooke Forringer
Red Hat Scholarship (Commemorating Dr. William Harris) Recipient - Marissa Hols
Dr. Tom Retherford Memorial Scholarship Recipients - Grant Tully and Samantha March
Life Memorial Scholarship Recipients - Benjamin Colten, Kristine Schmierer, Takura Tela and Hawa Djikine
Harvey Lillard Scholarship Recipients - Andrea Jossell, Candice Polk, Pascal Brenton, Chris Boykins and Rennes Toussaint Life Chiropractic Scholarship Recipients - Dania Mercado-Acosta and Margaret Kuberra Life University International Scholarship Recipients - Ehsan Fayazzadeh, Joshua Korten, Victoria DesSormeaux, Tea Aas Ambjornrud and William Ventura Montano
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The recipients who chose to remain anonymous received awards from the following scholarship funds: Dr. Cameron Cassan Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Max L. Harris Scholarship, Dr. Richard S. Lord Scholarship, Julian Ho Research Scholarship and Psychology Scholarship. Additional scholarships will be awarded from new scholarship funds later this fiscal year.
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Planning Now for Your Life’s Changes Change comes at every pace and every stage of our lives. Circumstances regarding family health, finances and relationships can change yearly. While you can’t plan for everything, having some level of current and future goals and plans is always better than not being prepared. 2013 would be a good year to start your plan, or revise it if one exists. Step one for a successful life is to have goals. If you don’t know where you’re going, how do you know if you’re taking the right direction? Do you have a life plan for you and your family? Is it defined in an estate will or trust? One way to start is to record all the things you own. Write a list of all the property that you and your spouse own. Remember that this includes joint ownership as well as single-person ownership. This includes real estate, investments and cash accounts. Another list should record the names of people that you want to include in your estate plan. This will need to be updated based upon the maturing ages of your children, and possibly nephews, nieces and parents, depending upon your family’s situation. This should lead to some thought about if, and how, you plan to care for your family long-term. Do you have a guardian for your minor children? Is there a trust to hold your assets for their benefit? What portion of those assets do you intend to give to them and at what age? Are you expected to take care of your parents? Will you be responsible for their property? After recording all of this information, it is time to see a professional who can help you solidify a plan legally. The creation of a will, and the periodic review of one, is essential for long-term planning. Wills and trusts will help your estate migrate through probate. Probate is important because the process takes your assets under your will and pays outstanding bills and debts. Thus, having a will and an executor that you trust will keep the probate process from dragging on for months. Note that assets in IRAs, insurance policies and trusts are subject to the terms of their agreements and beneficiary designations and fall outside the probate process.
So, spend some time in 2013 to get your life plan in order. If you would like to talk with a professional, LIFE can refer you to a few financial planners and attorneys that we work with for estate planning. Please contact Greg Harris at Greg.Harris@ LIFE.edu or 770-426-2836 for more information.
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List of Donors LIFE extends its heartfelt appreciation to these individuals and companies for their donations of $300 or more during the Oct. 1, 2012, through Dec. 31, 2012, quarter. Dr. Erin Anderson Dr. Adam J. Apfelblat Dr. Amanda L. Apfelblat Dr. and Ms. Michael J. Bartell Dr. Joel A. Beane Dr. Heidi Benda Dr. Paul H. Blaser Dr. Randall Boutwell Dr. Louis-Pierre Brunel Mr. Andrew Bruno Dr. Brian O. Burns Dr. Stephane Chillis Dr. Don Chinnick Dr. Gerard W. Clum Dr. Craig Cocek Dr. Austin L. Cohen Drs. Anthony and Patricia Colasurdo Drs. Norman Colby and Cathy Wendland-Colby Dr. Christopher J. Colloca Dr. William S. Cook Dr. Sheldon Cook Dr. Justin Coop Dr. Hank Cousineau Drs. John and April Cowan Crossfields Dr. Robert Crystal Dr. Ralph D. Davis DrNatura Dr. Mark Del Cantero Drs. Dean and Jen DePice Dr. Eddy L. Diaz-Valero Dr. James A. DiBlasi Dr. Craig Dingman Dr. Julie Donoso Dr. Jean-Claude Doornick
Dr. Vincent J. Erario Dr. David Eugster Dr. Denise G. Evans Drs. Shawn and Karen Ferguson Dr. Debra S. Flynn Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Fogarty Foot Levelers, Inc. Dr. Mark Foullong Dr. Catherine E. Franklin Drs. Daniel and Kimberly Gambino Dr. Harold George Mr. Richard Giuli and Dr. Amie Bend Dr. Sharon Gorman and Mr. Ron Gorman Dr. James Gregg Dr. Tim Gross Dr. and Mrs. Jay Handt Dr. Jerry L. Hardee Dr. B. J. Hardick Dr. Anthony Hardnett Dr. and Mrs. Bruce J. Harman Mr. Greg R. Harris William M. Harris Family Foundation Dr. Dennis D. Hawk Dr. Danita J. Heagy Dr. Karen Henard Dr. Colin Henderson Dr. Michael R. Heskett Drs. Jeremy and Amanda Hess Dr. Jerry I. Hochman Dr. Stuart E. Hoffman Dr. Sanford L. Hopkins Dr. Kreg D. Huffer Dr. Robert D. Jackson, Jr. Drs. Kevin Jackson and Selina M. Sigafoose-Jackson
Life University Board of Trustees Deborah Pogrelis, D.C., Chair Henry Cousineau, D.C. Kevin Fogarty, D.C. Aaron Gagnon, CPA Sharon Gorman, D.C. R. James Gregg, D.C. Jay Handt, D.C. J. Peter Heffernan, D.C. Marc Hudson, D.C.
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Thomas M. Klapp, D.C. Joseph Lupo, D.C. Rhonda Newton, B.A. Randolph O’Dell, D.C. Jesse Panuccio, J.D. James Tompkins, Ph.D.
Dr. Tyler Jones Dr. Stuart E. Katzen Dr. Christopher B. Kent Dr. William G. Kessel Drs. Peter Kevorkian and Patti Giuliano Dr. Trevor Killian Dr. Leslie M. King Dr. Ronald O. Kirk Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Klapp Dr. and Mrs. David B. Koch Dr. Ernie F. Landi Dr. Kevin L. Lenahan Dr. Douglas Leon Dr. Gregory D. Loman Dr. Andrew Lombardi, Jr. Dr. Jeffrey J. Lupo Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Lupo Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr. Dr. Joel E. Margolies Dr. Eric T. Markson Dr. Troy M. May Dr. Brian McAulay Drs. Patricia and Mike McLean Dr. Tom and Mary Ann Morgan Dr. Joshua Nikkanen Nordic Naturals Dr. Brad Norman Dr. and Mrs. Alan O’Connor Dr. Kevin J. O’Dell Drs. Ronald and Mary Oberstein Drs. Tom and Jeanne Ohm Mr. Jesse Panuccio Dr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Paouncic, Jr. Patient Media, Inc. Dr. Palmer M. Peet
Dr. Gary R. Pennebaker Dr. Emilie Perras Dr. Meg Pickering Dr. Deborah A. Pogrelis Dr. Denise A. Rassel Dr. Charles E. Ribley Dr. James P. Ribley Drs. Daniel and Kristin Ribley Drs. Larry and Patty Ribley Mrs. Rowena Rich Dr. Guy F. Riekeman Dr. Bradbury N. Robinson Drs. Drew and Lisa Rubin Dr. Mike Rumpel Dr. Brad Rusaw Dr. Bruce L. Salzinger Dr. Marc C. Saulnier Dr. Andrew T. Scott Dr. Rob M. Scott Dr. James M. Sigafoose Dr. Fredric So Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Sparlin Dr. Gary Stewart Dr. Roy W. Sweat Dr. Daryl Thomson Dr. Mark J. Tobias Drs. Mark and Denise Tomlin Dr. Aura L. Tovar Dr. Michael L. Ungerank Drs. Gary and Susan Walsemann Dr. Steven Warfield Dr. Jason Wiebe Dr. John Winner Dr. Jeffrey P. Zaika Dr. John J. Zimmerman, Jr.
Board of Directors Elected Officers: Lorenzo E. Marchese, Jr., D.C. President Stuart E. Katzen, D.C. Vice President David Eugster, D.C. Representative Deborah Lancaster Representative Rachel Stockwell, D.C. Representative
Appointed Officers: Kadria Scott Student Representative Mary Ellen Leffard Alumni Relations Manager Kelsey Donaldson Alumni Relations Coordinator Greg Harris Vice President for University Advancement Ex-Officio: Guy F. Riekeman, D.C. Life University President
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2012-2013 Faculty/Staff Campaign Ends with a Bang! The faculty and staff of Life University have stepped up in a major way! In addition to keeping LIFE a leader in education, these dedicated, hardworking individuals (many of whom are not LIFE alumni) have committed their financial support to help students with scholarships and improved facilities. The Mr. Michael P. Abbatinozzi Mrs. Patricia Abbott Dr. Shahla Abghari Dr. Salman Afsharpour Ms. Tara L. Atkins Mr. Mario Bailey Coach John P. Barrett Mrs. Melody Barton Mrs. Shelly Batcher Mrs. Vickie Baxter Mrs. Jeanette Bhaskar Dr. Debra W. Bisiacchi Ms. Darlena C. Blalock Dr. Stephen A. Bloomingdale Dr. Krista Boline Dr. Stephen Bolles Ms. Brenda R. Boone Ms. Rachael Boyd Dr. Cynthia A. Boyd Dr. Morris Braum Ms. Winfrey Brown Dr. Ralph E. Bucci Mrs. Daisy Buckner Mr. Melvin Burton Dr. Roxanne Caron Dr. Sudhanva V. Char Dr. Gerard W. Clum Dr. Michael Clusserath Dr. Alena Coleman Dr. Cherry Collier Mrs. Jennifer Craig Mr. Guy D’Alema Ms. Erin L. Dancer Dr. Errol Davis Dr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Davis
giving commitment of our faculty and staff is an example of leadership, thus paving the way for others to follow. For the past few years, the Faculty/ Staff Giving Campaign has been building tremendous momentum. Everyone took initiative this year to make it the most successful campaign to date, with
Ms. Jaleh Dehpahlavan Mr. Craig Dekshenieks Ms. Deidre DeLoach Dr. Lydia L. Dever Ms. Kelsey Donaldson Dr. John W. Downes Dr. James L. Duffy Dr. Linda E. Elkins Dr. Vincent J. Erario Dr. Susan Esposito Dr. Richard Franz Dr. Gwendolyn Gardner Mrs. Shannan George Mr. Brian Gipson Mrs. Latashia D. Graves Mr. Tim Gross Dr. Joseph Guagliardo Dr. Tim D. Guest Mrs. Phyllis Haines Dr. Roohieh Hamrang Dr. Lawrence H. Hansen Dr. Jerry L. Hardee Mr. Greg R. Harris Mr. Mackel Harris Dr. Jerry I. Hochman Dr. Cierra Hoffman Dr. Laura Huber Mr. Bill Jarr Dr. William G. Kessel Mr. Paul Ketcham Dr. Brigette Kinard Langston Ms. Charletta A. King Dr. Leslie M. King Dr. Ronald O. Kirk Dr. David Koch
Mrs. Rebecca Koch Dr. Kerry A. Kramer Mr. LaDerrick Langham Dr. Bernadette Lavender Mrs. Mary Ellen Leffard Dr. Alana Levy Ms. Cynthia J. Lund Dr. Mark R. Maiyer Dr. Doug L. March Dr. John F. Markham Dr. Ronald G. Mayne Dr. Brian McAulay Dr. Deidre Meiggs Dr. Daniel L. Michel Dr. Steven D. Mirtschink Dr. David L. Mjoen Dr. Michael Montgomery Mrs. Bridgette Morris Ms. Christine Nadine Dr. Thomas E. Nicholas Mr. Brett North Dr. Karen L. Numeroff Dr. James H. Oppenheim Mrs. Robin Parker Mr. Raj K. Pradhan Ms. Karen Preston Dr. Michael A. Pryor Dr. Keith Rau Dr. Vinnavadi Ravikumar Dr. Robert Rectenwald, Jr. Ms. Shamere Reynolds Dr. Paula C. Rhodes Dr. Guy F. Riekeman Drs. Drew and Lisa Rubin Dr. Jeff Rupp
gifts and pledges reaching more than $50,000! Gifts specifically supported the William M. Harris Center, Capital Research and Rugby, as well as the President’s Circle and a scholarship fund. Thank you to the following faculty and staff members for their outstanding participation and support: Dr. Brent D. S. Russell Dr. Joyce A. Sayers Dr. Jerry R. Schar Dr. Marc P. Schneider Dr. Frank K. Schwitz Dr. Rob M. Scott Dr. Susan Sharkey Dr. Brian M. Sheres Dr. Rick Sherkel Ms. Lauren Sherwood Dr. Michael D. Smith Mrs. Kathy Stavovy Mr. Michael Sterling Dr. Teri L. Stockwell Dr. Victoria L. Strong Dr. Gary Sullenger Mr. Steven Sullivan Dr. Stephanie Sullivan Mrs. Camille Sullivan Ms. Nancy Sutton Dr. Beatrice Tapia Ms. Amanda Timberlake Dr. Michael L. Tomasello, Jr. Mr. Adam Townsend Mrs. Jennifer Valtos Dr. Kent D. Vanderslice Mr. Cory Viehl Ms. Melissa Waters Mrs. Sharie Williams Dr. Peter J. Wilson Ms. Shelia Wood Dr. Winfield S. Zehrung
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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. B.J. Harman In 1976, I was living in New York, was the youngest buyer in a $2 billion corporation, was halfway to my MBA in marketing and was miserable at something in which I was successful. I had constant headaches and indigestion and kept Excedrin and Rolaids in my desk, car, nightstand and wherever else I was likely to end up. It so happened that I reacquainted myself with an old friend who was a student at New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) on Long Island, and he gave me several adjustments that eliminated my health issues and the need for medications. My curiosity was stimulated, and I decided that a career change to Chiropractic was in the cards. I asked my friend about NYCC, and he told me that if he were starting at this time, he would go to Marietta, Ga., to Life Chiropractic College. I laughed about the location
in the Deep South, but he insisted that was the only choice if he were starting in my place. I really didn’t so much choose to attend LIFE as it was chosen for me. I guess you could call that my first experience with “INNATE.” I graduated in 1980 and while in practice in Florida was a regular attendee and sometime speaker at Dynamic
Essentials. My wife and I both became members of the President’s Circle for many years while in practice, as well as after I relocated to LIFE to teach in 1991. Having listened to Dr. Riekeman many times at different seminars and hearing from my friend Dr. Kevin Fogarty about all the good things happening at LIFE, I decided that it once again was time to step up and support the President’s Circle. The education that I got while at Life University first formed the foundation and then cemented my belief in the Chiropractic philosophy. It allowed my family and me to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle while transitioning from practitioner to teacher and entrepreneur, all the while staying in Chiropractic. It is with great pride that I am able to be a LIFE alumnus and President’s Circle member. —B.J. Harman, D.C.
Dedicated to LIFE Life University is dedicated to the idea of ensuring the world has access to vitalistic health care. This encompasses access to both Chiropractic and integrated care, and to an education rooted in chiropractic and vitalistic philosophy. To that end, we would like to recognize those alumni and friends who have assisted us with our mission by Ms. Annmarie Abbott Dr. Joseph Accurso, III – A,L Dr. John Aita – A Dr. Jeff Aita – L Dr. Pearline Allen – A Dr. Ricardo Alvarez – A Dr. Peter Amlinger – L Dr. Kasper Andresen Dr. Marcos Arraiza-Caban – A,L Mr. Bobby Austin Mr. Eric Axmacher Dr. Bryan Baetens – A Dr. Aaron Bailey – A Mr. Steven Baker
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Ms. Valarie Bakkar Mr. Jason Bang Mr. Chad Barknecht Ms. Emily Barnes Mr. Eryc Barnes-Jones – L Dr. Charles Barnwell – A Mr. Justin Barnwell Dr. John Bartemus – L Mr. Johnathan Basnett Dr. Anna Batten-Lange – A Dr. David Beatty – A Ms. Nikki Bechtol Mrs. Kathleen Becker Dr. William Bender – L
referring a student to LIFE—whether to our world-renowned chiropractic program or any of our vital health and science-based degrees. Referring students to Life University helps advance our objective in three ways: •• Raises awareness of Chiropractic and Vitalism around the world. •• Increases the number of vitalisticDr. David Berring – A Dhana Blissett Dr. Steve Bloomingdale – A,C,F Dr. Karen Bockrath-Ferguson – A,L,P Dr. Joel Bohemier – A Dr. Jeff Bolton Dr. Thaddeus Bosman – L Dr. Mark Botha – A,L Dr. Louis Briegel – A,L,C Mr. Antoine Brooks Dr. Dennis Brown – A,L Dr. Scott Brunengraber – A,L Dr. Robert Buis – A
oriented professionals worldwide. •• Makes a difference with Lasting Purpose: To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve - Out of a Sense of Abundance. Alumni & Friends who referred a student enrolling in the fall and winter 2012–2013 quarters are listed below. These names were provided by students upon their application for admission.
Mr. Ed Bull Ms. Jessica Bullock Dr. Amy Butler Dr. Bobby Butler – A Dr. Awais Butt – A,L Mr. Levi Cadman Dr. Dawn Cadwallader – A,L Dr. Abe Cardwell Dr. Waldemar Carrasquillo – A,L Dr. Frederick Carrick – F Mr. Ty Carzoli Dr. Brian Casey – A Dr. Noelle Casses-Williams Dr. Patricia Chelenyak – A
Dr. Ethan Childs – A Mr. Seth Clement – A Mr. Devarus Clinkscales Dr. Norm Colby – A,L,P,C Dr. Roger Coldren Ms. Deanna Coleman – A Ms. Cindy Cole-Nieves Dr. Jeffrey Conn – A Dr. Malcolm Conway Dr. Jordan Cooper – A Ms. Jennifer Cournoyer – A,L Dr. Henry Cousineau – L,P Mr. Casey Crane Ms. Elaine Cruz
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Dr. Joseph Cucci – L Dr. Jean-Guy Daigneault – A,P Dr. Roy Dedmon – A Ms. Jaleh Dehpahlavan – F Ms. Angela Demons Dr. Diane DeReu-Foley – A,L Dr. Eddy Diaz – A,L Mr. Alfredo Diaz Caro Ms. Andrea Diaz Rivera Mr. Joan Diaz Roman Dr. Nicole D’Ippolito – A,L Mr. Cornelius Dirksen Dr. Joe Dispenza – A,L Mr. Elias Druckman Mr. Christopher Drummond Mr. Michael Drzewiecki Dr. Briana Duga – A Dr. John DuPuy – A Dr. Andrew Edelstein – A Ms. Carley Edwards – A Dr. Jed Emms – A,L Mr. Chris Faler Dr. Mary Faust Dr. Shawn Ferguson – A,L,P Mr. William Firnbach Dr. Kevin Fogarty – L,P Mr. Ben Follas Ms. Ivy Francis Mr. Francisco Fuster Ms. Leesha Gabhart Mr. Walter Gagric Dr. Joseph Gamberdella – A Dr. Daniel Gambino – A,L,C Dr. Leah Garlan Dr. Mark Ghali – L Dr. Jeffrey Gieske – A Dr. Greg Goffe – L Dr. Howard Goldberg – A Dr. Leslie Goldberg Dr. Jose Gomez – A Mr. Ricardo Gonzalez Mr. Ron Gorman – L,P Dr. Sharon Gorman – A,L,P Mr. Nick Greinn Mrs. Claire Griswold Dr. Jessica Gundelfinger – A Dr. Keith Guthrie – A Dr. David Guzzardo – L
Dr. Mike Habeb – A Dr. Morgan Handt – A,L Dr. Jerry Hardee – P,F Dr. Benjamin Hardick – A,P Mr. Mackel Harris – C,F Dr. Monique Harris – A Dr. Stuart Hartman – A Mr. Michael Hastings – A Mr. Jeffrey Hedges – A Dr. Milton Hernandez – L Dr. Dennis Heskett – A,L Dr. Michael Heskett – A Dr. Jeremy Hess – A Dr. Jerry Hochman – A,P Dr. Jared Hoffman – A Dr. Missy Holas Dr. Katie Holstein – A,L Ms. Erin Hope Dr. Thomas Hynds – A Dr. Justin James Dr. Jorge Jarrot – A,L Mr. Avtar Jassal Mr. Kwame Jenkins Dr. Ronald Johnson Dr. Keith Jordan – A,F Dr. Jeremiah Joseph Dr. Stephen Judson – A Dr. Stuart Katzen – A,L,P Dr. William Keenan – A Dr. Steven Kern Ms. Ashley Kesling-Reed Dr. Keith Khalil – A,L,P Guru Sahay Khalsa Dr. David Kirsch – A Mr. Leo Kormanik – A Mr. Mark Kovacs Dr. James Kravis Mr. Eric Landi – A Ms. Sarah Laplante Dr. Lavern Laseter – A Ms. Amanda Lasseter Mr. Tyler Ledford Dr. Linda Lee – A Ms. Ana Tegla Leite – A Dr. Alan Lensgraf – A Mr. Brent Levine – L Dr. David Levinson – A,L Dr. Sam Lewis – A,L
Dr. Peter Lipnack – A Dr. Jay Liss – A Dr. Blake Livingood – A Dr. Crystal Loggins – A Dr. Craig Longworth – A Dr. Anna Loranger Dr. Brian Loranger Dr. James Louro – A,L Mr. Keith Lundy – A Dr. Joseph Lupo – A,L,P,C Mr. Stephen Mangin Mr. Ryan Marchman Mrs. Kristin Marchman Mr. Christopher Markie Dr. Kenneth Marshall Ms. Sharon Marshall – A Dr. Lucas Matlock – A Dr. Endre Matthews – A Dr. Matthew McAlees – A Dr. Brian McAulay – P,F Mr. Terence McAuliffe Dr. Paul McCartney – A Ms. Hannah McFadden Dr. Jennifer McGehee – A Ms. Tia McKenzie Ms. Denise McNeill Dr. Robert Meadows Matt Metcha Ms. Erica Michaels – A,F Ms. Monica Mikan Mr. Michael Miller – F Dr. Mario Miller – A Dr. Jonathan Mingoia – A Dr. Gary Minorik Mr. Daniel Mock Mr. Michael Mrozinski Ms. Mary Mwangi Ms. Christine Nadine – P,F Dr. Jason Nardi Mr. Hussein Nasrallah Dr. Clyde Navarro Rajiv Nehra Dr. Adam Nieves – L,P Dr. Ronald Oberstein – A,L,P Mr. Carlos Ochoa Diaz Dr. Ashly Ochsner Mr. Kyle O’Connell Dr. Robert Olivieri – A
LIFEforce 1000 The LIFEforce 1000 tribe is currently dedicated to two projects: looking for 1,000 committed members and filling Life University with students who are passionate and will spread Chiropractic around the world, now and for decades to come. To that end, they have made a commitment to each other to accomplish three things: send five students to Life University in the next five years, host two Student Recruiting Events each year and attend a LIFEforce 1000 Weekend in Atlanta within the next year. For more information, please visit LIFE.edu/LIFEforce1000, or contact LIFEforce@LIFE.edu or 770-426-3031.
Mr. Adam Palleschi – A Dr. Kevin Pallis Dr. Mathias Pamer – A Dr. Eugene Paouncic – A,L,P Dr. Mike Paralovous Ms. Crystal Pass Dr. Jonathan Paxton – A Mr. Daniel Payne – F Dr. Mark Pendergrass – A Dr. Julianne Peretz Dr. Jay Perniciaro – A,L Ms. Amy Philippi-Horn Dr. Bailey Phillips Dr. Danielle Pichette – F Dr. Ed Plentz – L Dr. Deborah Pogrelis – A,P Dr. Zulema Quinones – A,L Dr. Ben Rall Dr. Denise Rassel – A,P Dr. Linda Rassel – L Mr. Dave Ravenscraft Dr. George Rhodes Dr. Kristina Ring – A,L Dr. Wendy Robbins – A Dr. Deborah Roche – A,F Dr. Adam Rodnick – A,L Dr. Havard Rognerud Dr. Brent Russell – A,C,F Dr. Bryan Salminen – A Ms. Ashley-Rae Salmon – A Dr. Walter Sanchez – A,L Dr. Andrew Scoles – A Dr. Zachary Scott Dr. Dominique Scott – A Mr. Kaleb Scroggin Dr. Carlos Selles – A,L Dr. Joseph Sennebogen – A Dr. Harry Settimi – A Dr. Lisa Sherin Dr. Benjamin Shultz Dr. Christopher Shumate – A Dr. Scott Siegel – A Dr. Irma Sierra – A,L Dr. Carey Sigafoose – A Dr. Michael Smatt – A Dr. Margie Smith Mr. Warren Smith Ms. Rokeia Spencer
Dr. Gary Stewart – A,L,P Dr. David Streng Mr. Weston Stroman – A Dr. Pamela Stucky LaGuardia – A,L Dr. Darren Surma – A Dr. Matthew Sweat – A Dr. John Thoma – A Ms. Alisha Thomas Dr. Anthony Toyas Mr. David Tran Ms. Chinenye Ugwu Dr. Gregory Ungerank – A Mr. Chad Updike – L Mr. Javier Valentin Mr. Oscar Van Der Veen Mr. Joshua Varty – A Dr. Frank Vesprini – A Mr. Shaun Viernow Dr. John Vincent – A Mr. David Ward Dr. Liliana Warner – A,L Dr. Michael Warners – L Dr. Christopher Waters Ms. Laresa Watts Dr. Travis Wells Dr. Claire Welsh – A,L Dr. Cathy Wendland-Colby – A,L,P Ms. Caitlin Wernert Ms. Joyce White Mr. Brandon White Dr. Kathleen Whitmore – A,L Mr. Zachary Williams Dr. John Williams Mr. Rex Willis Mr. Draymenski Wilson Dr. Michael Wolff Mr. Jordan Wolff Mr. Lowen Wray – A Dr. Michael Zoeller – A Dr. Robert Zuniga
A = Alumnus L = LIFEforce 1000 Doctor P = President’s Circle C = Capital Campaign F = Faculty/Staff
Capital Campaign LIFE’s capital campaign, Realizing the Vision, is a five-phase campaign that supports the University’s 20/20 Strategy Vision. In July 2012, LIFE began the third phase of the campaign, called Investing in Excellence—Academics, Research, Rugby. President’s Circle When we turn our hands to the promotion of our chiropractic profession and the education of our neighbors, we turn our eyes to The President’s Circle for the resources—advice, wherewithal and influence—to reach out to the world. For more information, please contact Erin Dancer, Director of Development, at 770-426-2974 or Erin.Dancer@LIFE.edu.
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We’d like to send our condolences to the family of Dr. Lee Gruber (’79), who passed away Dec. 19, 2012. Gruber served as the former dean of the College of Chiropractic at Life University. During his 26 years of service to the University, he also served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operation Officer and full-time professor. He also owned and operated his own private clinic out of Marietta. He was affectionately known as “Doc” throughout the community for his appearances as a clown for the Shriners. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gruber family. Dr. Sidi M. Lemnouni (’79) completed a chiropractic mission to his native land of Morocco to reach out to men, women and children in need of chiropractic care. He adjusted close to 500 patients and opened a shelter for women and children. Dr. Palmer Peet (’83) was elected to the Vermont Board of Chiropractic examiners on Oct. 2, 2012. Over the past 29 years, he has also served as an officer for the Vermont Chiropractic Association and a Representative Assemblyman to Vermont for the International Chiropractic Association. He is thankful to Life University for teaching him that Lasting Purpose is paramount to have a meaningful career and meaningful life. “I am honored to serve a profession that has brought such joy to my life as a chiropractor and has brought healing and wellness to the thousands of patients I’ve adjusted over
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my years in practice,” Peet says. His daughter, Courtney, is due to graduate from the chiropractic program at LIFE in 2013, marking the 100th anniversary of continuous chiropractic practice in the Peet family.
in Michigan where he serves on the Board of Directors of the International Chiropractors Association, The Michigan Association of Chiropractors and The Board of Regents of Life Chiropractic College West.
Dr. Corey Rodnick’s (’83) fourth son, Neil, graduated from Life University in September 2012. In addition to his four sons, his wife Toni, his daughter Sara and her husband Ruvain are all currently enrolled in LIFE. Rodnick runs his practice, Rodnick Chiropractic,
Dr. Jeffry Michael Smith (’83), former clinic director of the Luckie Street Clinic, lives in Brunswick, Ga., and runs one of the largest practices in southeast Georgia. His practice has been so successful that he opened a second office located on St. Simons Island.
Dr. Jorge C. Jarrot (’95), his wife Dr. Irma Sierra and his son Dr. Jorge R. Jarrot, Jr. (’11), are featured on a daily TV show about chiropractic and education in Puerto Rico. In 2012, the family taped 50 shows and will tape 50 more in 2013. “Salud en Familia” runs on cable TV and the Internet via Tiva TV. In addition, the family has been featured on many radio and television programs. Most recently, they were interviewed on Radio Nederland in Holland where they discussed Chiropractic and Biomagnetism. In 2004, they opened Magnetic Health Store & More, the first store to contain magnetic products. Their children, Adrian and Alexandra are currently enrolled at LIFE and are excited to see what the next generation has in store.
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Dr. James Lang’s (’94) practice, Mountainview Chiropractor Center, was nominated as a “Best of Central New Jersey” Chiropractor 2012 by his patients. Lang established Mountainview Chiropractic Center 16 years ago and has been treating patients from Hillsborough and the surrounding areas ever since. He is currently receiving training in physiological therapeutics and MRI interpretation.
Smith is also a published author with the release of his two novels, “Norah’s Oak” and “Sunbury.” His stories are based on real events and take place in locations he has lived. Both are available in paperback and e-book and can be found on Amazon. Dr. William Voyce (’85), president of Genesis Chiropractic Center, is an honoree for the 2012 Hunterdon Distinguished Citizens Award. Recipients are selected for their outstanding community service throughout Hunterdon County, as evidenced by their leadership to many worthwhile organizations as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues. The annual award is given through the Boy Scouts of America, Central New Jersey Council. Dr. Dorothy Wright (’88) conducted three, one and a half hour seminars on “Prospering In Your Health” at the National Association Women of Church of
God (NAWCG). More than 475 people were in attendance. Congratulations to Dr. Terrie Mercure Pizza (’90) and her husband Bhrett J. Pizza as they welcomed their first child, Carmen Rene Pizza, on Sept. 2, 2012. Dr. James Eaton (’92) represented Life University at the Chamblee Middle School Healthy Lifestyle Fair. Around 900 students were given the information and the resources to make educated, healthy lifestyle choices. In addition, Eaton was thrilled to convey LIFE’s vitalistic philosophy to each student. Eaton has been with LIFE as a faculty doctor and administrator for 14 years and has been in private practice since 1992.
Dr. Edwin Cordero (’93) was named president of Sherman College of Chiropractic on Nov. 13. Fluent in Spanish, Cordero practiced in Puerto Rico before establishing his current private practice in Boynton Beach, Fla. He has participated in many humanitarian chiropractic mission trips and has served as chiropractor for the Costa Rican team in the Central American Olympic Games for eight years. Cordero began his new journey at Sherman College in January 2013. Dr. Janine D. Kelly (’95) and her practice were nominated as “Best of Long Island” Chiropractor 2012. Kelly Family Chiropractor has received this honor three years in a row and has been serving the East Meadow Community since 1998. Kelly is a member of the Doctors Speakers Bureau, East Meadow Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce and Sons of Italy.
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Dr. Dawn Cadwallader (’96) competed in the Midwest Championships Bodybuilding Competition on Sept. 22, 2012, in Pantine, Ill. She took home third place in Short Class for Figure. Cadwallader maintains a private practice in Sun Prairie, Wis., with her husband Dr. Rob Cadwallader. Dr. Stu Katzen’s (’97) practice, Montgomery Chiropractic, was recently featured on the Montgomery News Station. The news segment, “Does Your Baby Need a Chiropractor?” details the importance of chiropractic care for children. Dr. Keith H. Crowe (’98) celebrated 60 years of practice with his family and staff on Dec. 20, 2012. Crowe is a founding member of the Academy of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Organizations and has been published in the peer-reviewed Chiropractic Research Journal. Crowe has been serving the Stockbridge, Ga., community since 1952.
The Cobb Chamber honored Dr. Cris Eaton-Welsh (center). Dr. Cris Eaton-Welsh (’00) of Eaton Chiropractic was awarded the individual Health Hero Award presented by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce at its First Monday Breakfast. Eaton-Welsh was recognized for her determination and willingness to serve while making a significant positive impact on the health of the Cobb community. Throughout her 13-year chiropractic career, she became a councilwoman and implemented several programs to encourage a healthy, active community such as Fit City Kennesaw, the Kennesaw Grand Prix race series for runners and the development of the Swift-Cantrell Park. Congratulations, Dr. Eaton-Welsh!
Congratulations to our two alumni, Dr. Kathryn Davis (’10) and Dr. Chris Rechter (’98), who both won gift baskets during the 2012 Fall CE Event. We would like to send a special thanks to Allmora Culinary Services for their kind donations.
We’d like to send our condolences to the family of Dr. Gretchen Miller (’02), who passed away after a long battle with cancer. She ran a very successful practice in Pamplona, Spain, and strived throughout her career to help and teach others about the benefits of Chiropractic.
Dr. Raymond Solano (’01) has reached millions through his weekly contributions on NBC 4 Health & Sports Medicine Midday News Show with Barbra Harrison and Keith Russell. Solano has also made appearances on Fox 5, ABC 7 and News Channel 8 in Washington, D.C.
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LIFE alumni of all years were in attendance at the Puerto Rico Chiropractic Association’s 4th Puerto Rico Chiropractic Congress, which celebrated the 60th anniversary of Chiropractic in Puerto Rico.
Dr. Awais Butt (’04) was named 2012 Chiropractor of the Year by the Georgia Council of Chiropractic (GCC) for his tireless commitment to the chiropractic profession and the principles and to the people of his community. Upon being named 2012 Chiropractor of the Year, Butt was also inducted into the Georgia Council Hall of Fame. He maintains his private practice in Douglasville, Ga. Dr. Louis Hilliard (’04) presented a proclamation from Georgia’s governor, Nathan Deal, proclaiming September to be Subluxation
The Honorable Kenneth O. “Judge” Nix passed away Oct. 24, 2012. Judge Nix was a pillar in Cobb County for decades, having spent more than 20 years on the Cobb County Circuit Court, in the Georgia State Legislature and as a long serving member of the Board of Trustees for Life University. Nix was also a fixture on the campus of Life University, from being an adjunct faculty member in the College of Undergraduate Studies to serving as Santa Claus for the annual Christmas party.
Awareness Month. Since 2005, he has worked with governors Sonny Perdue and Deal to pass chiropractic legislation. Hilliard also travels around the country working with governors, senators and other state regulators protecting patient rights and promoting healthy living. Dr. Byron G. Jackson (’08) is proud to announce the national release of his two books, “The Way I Did It: Lose Weight & Look Great Naturally” and “Stand Tall, Dream Big, Think Large I Dare You!” Both have received prominent recognition from doctors, educators and business leaders.
Thank you to our alumni Drs. Norm Colby (’98) and Cathy Wendland-Colby (’99), Drs. Claire (’88) and Stephen Welsh (’96) and Dr. Deborah Pogrelis (’78) who hosted DC students in their offices for three installments of Real World: DC, a biquarterly event sponsored by the Alumni Association. Students had the opportunity to tour the office, ask questions and find out what it’s like to be a chiropractor in the real world.
Don’t be shy! We’d like to include your personal and professional news and photos in upcoming editions of Class Notes. Send your information to Alumni@LIFE.edu.
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New s f r o m Al u m n i Rel a t io n s
LIFE Online:See what’s new on the Alumni & Friends website! By Kelsey Donaldson
The Alumni & Friends website is getting a new look! Visitors to the site will notice several new additions, including class reunion pages, event photos and updated alumni resources. We hope that you will use the site as your platform to share information, advice and opportunities with LIFE. As always, you are in control. Be sure to keep your profile and personal information updated, so we can stay connected. We invite you to take advantage of our new features: 1. Stay informed: Keep up-to-date on the latest news about Life University by visiting our News & Media page. You will find information about what is happening on campus, in the mainstream media, with alumni and within the chiropractic profession. Take a look at alumni news while on the go—class notes, blogs, videos and our magazine will be wherever you are. 2. Keep in touch: We have recently added a Class Notes section to our site. Here, you can find an archive of all class note submissions and submit a class note of your own. Don’t be shy! This is your opportunity to share your successes, career changes, recognition, marriages, birth announcements and other news with your fellow classmates. 3. Explore your benefits: LIFE alumni have access to a variety of benefits allowing you to stay connected to your classmates and your alma mater. As a member of the Alumni Association, you are able to enjoy lots of great resources, events, programs and networking opportunities. Wherever you live, you are connected. We are excited for our new additions, but our work isn’t complete! In the upcoming months, we plan to continue to expand and design our site to fit your needs. Be on the lookout for an online public referral directory set to launch June 1. Don’t miss out on all the opportunities! Please visit LIFE.edu/Alumni.
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