Leaders Made

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ROBERT BOULIANE, DC ('00), BSC

Robert Bouliane, DC ('00), BSC recently became the first chiropractor for the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA), bringing accessible and convenient chiropractic care to residents of the three islands located in the Caribbean Sea. He works alongside other medical service providers at the specialist clinic, where he uses state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to address a multitude of health issues, including chronic pain, disc injuries and spinal stenosis.

“In addition to injuries and spinal issues, many of my patients come to me for pain management and to reduce inflammation that may be causing other issues,” said Dr. Bouliane. “By making chiropractic treatment affordable and accessible, we are able to offer an integrated approach to many health conditions, which has led to positive outcomes and relief for patients.”

Dr. Bouliane knew from an early age he wanted to become a doctor, but he wasn’t sure which specialty would be a good fit for his interests. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, he was introduced to Logan University by a friend who was planning to attend.

“Once I visited campus, met with faculty and learned more about the goals of the chiropractic profession, I knew this was exactly what I was meant to do—it fits with all my life philosophies,” he said.

Upon graduation, Dr. Bouliane moved back to his hometown in Canada and opened a solo practice. After eight years, he decided to expand his horizons and move to Grand Cayman Island. While there, he worked closely with a government hospital and its pain management division. He also met his wife, Christyna, who is also Canadian, during his five years on the island. They moved back to Canada briefly but returned to Grand Cayman in 2020 with their daughter, Aubrey.

“I had made many great contacts in Grand Cayman, and once I returned, the HSA, which is the country’s principal health care facility, was ready to create this full-time, in-house position to provide chiropractic care for residents,” he said. “It has been well received by patients, of course, and most welcomed by the medical doctors I work with, including neurosurgeons and internal medicine physicians. I believe my approach of educating MDs on how chiropractic care can offer alternative solutions or work in tandem with other treatments that focus on patient wellness has led them to respect the profession and refer many patients my way.”

TAYLOR FORD, CSCS

Taylor Ford, CSCS knew from an early age she wanted to work with athletes. As a child she played soccer and softball and ran track, but basketball quickly became her favorite.

She played for Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri, and then joined the women’s basketball team at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. After college, Taylor continued her basketball journey by playing professionally for three years in Taiwan, the Dominican Republic and Spain.

In her last year as a professional basketball player, Taylor began planning her future by working toward a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. During that time, she also secured an internship at Stanford University where she helped athletes with their lifts, assisted volleyball, football, gymnastics, and swim and dive coaches, and analyzed data for teams.

“It was great to get hands-on experience with elite college athletes and solidify the path I wanted to take in my career,” she said.

After Stanford, Taylor obtained an internship at Frostburg State University in Maryland where she coached men’s and women’s tennis, women’s basketball and the swim and dive team, which broke nine school records under her leadership.

“After two successful and motivating internships, I knew I had to take my career to the next level so I could focus on my goal, which was to have a facility for athletes to train and transition between the phases of their athletic careers,” Taylor said. “When I transitioned from a high school to a college to a professional athlete, I did not have access to a place where training and strength conditioning were the focus.”

In August 2021, Taylor enrolled in Logan University’s Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) program. “My goal is to expand my knowledge of the human body and dive deeper into the science behind strength and conditioning, and the Logan degree offers just that,” she said.

While working on her MS-SSR, Taylor is also serving as the assistant strength coach at the University of Florida in Gainesville for the women’s tennis and basketball teams. “I look forward to finishing my degree at the end of this year and helping the next generation of athletes be physically and mentally stronger,” she said.

MARCUS DE GEER, DC (’01), MD

Being a student or an educator for most of his life, Marcus De Geer, DC (’01), MD is passionate about learning and teaching. “I’ve always been curious, which is an important aspect of learning,” Dr. De Geer said. “I want to instill a passion for perpetual learning within my students.”

A professor in Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, Dr. De Geer said that surprisingly, he aspired to be a classical musician before deciding to become a medical doctor. Growing up in Stockholm, Sweden, Dr. De Geer took up piano at a young age. He dreamed of becoming a professional pianist, but his parents strongly encouraged him to pursue medicine. After working as a medical doctor in Sweden, Dr. De Geer immigrated to the U.S. to practice medicine in Chicago, where he realized he wanted to pursue a different career.

“I really like interacting with patients, and although I didn’t particularly like working as a medical doctor, I love the idea of helping other human beings,” he said.

Considering other professions to help improve the health of others, Dr. De Geer recalled how a Swedish chiropractor had successfully treated his headaches. With a newfound appreciation for chiropractic, Dr. De Geer completed his studies at Logan and began teaching shortly thereafter. His experience as a medical doctor has influenced his career as a practicing chiropractor and professor.

“When I see a patient, I don’t think I need to put on one hat for either an MD or a DC,” he said. “I just wear my hat as a health care provider, and all of my knowledge melds together. The more I know from different points of view, the more confident I feel with my patients. It’s a great advantage and has made me a better diagnostician and teacher.”

Having taught at Logan for nearly 20 years, Dr. De Geer is not only admired by his students and colleagues, but he also has a strong bond with the university, noting that he would not commit himself to anything if he were not passionate.

“I’m grateful to be at an institution like Logan with such a nice atmosphere to teach alongside extremely well-trained colleagues and instructors,” Dr. De Geer said.