The magazine for students, faculty, employees, alumni and friends of University of Western States.
SUMMER/FALL 2017
Univer THE ACTIVE LIFE: from student to clinician
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PUBLICATION CREDITS Graphic Design: Dana Baylor Contributors: Alisa Fairweather, Ingrid Haugaard, Elena Howells, Erin Kunesh, Megan Nugent, Jennifer Rosenberger, Kelli Rule, Julie Stutzman
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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UWS HAPPENINGS
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PUBLICATIONS
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GRADUATE CONNECTIONS
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RUNNING COMMENTARY
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Get a glance at the thriving UWS community from these photos taken on campus and at events
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IN MEMORIAM
GIVING AT UWS
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#StayFitUWS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Dr. Joseph Brimhall emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary health care
Get a peek at what’s new within the UWS clinics and on campus
Discover recent publications by UWS students, alumni and faculty
#UWSLife
UWS donors share their vision and inspiration behind supporting the advancement of the university
STUDENT EXPERIENCE Students reflect on their steps toward becoming innovative integrative health care providers
Catch up with exercise and sport science graduate Adeleke Adesina
Learn how UWS faculty, alumni and staff have tailored their careers to specialize in the world of sports
Get the latest on the UWS Homecoming and NW Symposium and Summer in December
Honoring alumni who have recently passed
Our community shares ways they stay healthy in our latest social media campaign
A calendar of UWS events to look forward to
FEATURE STORY: For the Love of the Game
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From athlete to teacher, Director of the UWS Sport and Performance Psychology program, Conrad Woolsey, PhD, talks about his motivation to help train the leaders of tomorrow both on and off the field.
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President’s Message We are proud of our alumni and friends at University of Western States and applaud your efforts to assist and support people around the world to live healthier, happier and more productive lives. This issue of inTouch features stories of UWS alumni, faculty, students and friends working to create truly multidisciplinary health care teams, with a special focus on the care of athletes. Individuals seeking wellness understand and appreciate that exercise and physical activity are essential to build and maintain health. Competitive athletes at every level realize that even small improvements in lifestyle, mindset or diet result in significant impact on their performance. The emphasis on improving human function is applied to the care of everyone, and ultimately serves the best interests of the patient. This issue’s inTouch theme of fitness and wellness will also be highlighted at the annual UWS Homecoming and NW Symposium held October 13-14, 2017 on the UWS campus. Please accept my personal invitation to join your colleagues at this exciting event, which includes continuing education seminars, vendor displays and a homecoming reception. We will also announce the recipient of the 2017 Alumni Recognition Award. For a preview of the educational offerings at the NW Symposium, check out the feature on Kimberly Davis, DC, Class of 2008, in this issue of inTouch. I hope to see you there! Sincerely,
Joseph Brimhall, DC President
Joseph Brimhall, DC, FICC President, University of Western States
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UWS Happenings Front lawn of the East Portand clinic
Waiting room of the East Portland clinic
NEW EAST PORTLAND CLINIC 12615 NE Halsey St | 503-808-7979 eastportland.healthcentersofuws.com
Construction Updates EAST PORTLAND CLINIC AND HALSEY CAMPUS With UWS programs steadily growing, we have outgrown our campus office space. UWS recently purchased a building near campus, which became the new home for the University of Western States East Portland clinic. Located at 12615 NE Halsey St, the new building is four blocks away from the previous East Portland clinic site at 122nd and Halsey, and one mile from campus.
Rehabilitation room in the East Portland clinic
The building was most recently operated as a medical clinic, so it is well-suited to UWS needs. The new East Portland clinic offers well-designed space for patient care and an improved environment for employee productivity. In addition to providing improved clinic facilities and patient care, the building will provide cost savings to the university. The move to the new clinic location opened up office space at the old East Portland clinic. Renamed the Halsey Campus, the new office space houses the college of graduate studies, academic support and training and academic affairs.
Treatment room in the East Portland clinic
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CAFÉ AND SPINAL TAP REMODEL Over the last year, the campus store has been modernized to create additional study and eating spaces for students and staff. The layout was updated to create more usable space, and the store now carries a large selection of healthy prepared foods. The Spinal Tap coffee kiosk also moved into the campus store allowing for the creation of eating and study space in the entryway to the campus store. The cafÊ discontinued services at the end of June 2017 and will be remodeled into a much-needed employee break room and a student commons area for studying and socializing.
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Construction Updates Continued LACTATION ROOM In the fall 2017, UWS will open a dedicated lactation room for nursing students and staff. The space will be tastefully furnished with a refrigerator, sink, hygiene necessities, table and a comfortable chair. We are accepting donations to this project and would love to have your support. Donations of all sizes are welcome and gifts of $250 or more will be recognized on a permanent plaque inside of the room. Gifts can be made in honor of a new parent or another special person. You may make a gift at www.uws.edu/donate or by contacting Kelli Rule, development officer, at giving@uws.edu or 503-847-2556.
Angela Macdonald, DC UWS graduating class of 1997 Made a gift to help build the lactation room Dr. Macdonald shares her thoughts on the impact this project has on the university, and society as a whole.
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I would never have done it any other way, but I would be lying to say it was not a challenge, 21 years ago, having a baby and finishing my chiropractic degree. From the tears most mornings leaving her to the almost apologetic smiles I would offer other women walking in on me, standing in the bathrooms awkwardly fumbling with my breast pump, to the sleep lost to homework as I wanted to spend my evenings being a mom. Congratulations to UWS for the lactation room initiative. I’m happy to be supporting the next wave of female chiropractors. 8
“Everything we do to support moms in school supports the profession and shows society at large that women are valued and equally able to serve professionally as we strive to be the best moms we can be.�
Angela Macdonald, DC Dr. Macdonald and her daughter at the 1997 DC pinning ceremony.
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New Partnerships OHSU ROTATION AND AIHM FELLOWSHIP Beginning this fall, UWS chiropractic students will have the opportunity to complete a 10-12 week preceptorship during their final term within the Oregon Health and Science University’s (OHSU) Comprehensive Pain Center. The OHSU Comprehensive Pain Center is an integrative care network for pain patients that consists of a variety of different providers, including allopathic anesthesiologists, nurse practitioners, clinical psychologists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, a physical therapist and a chiropractic physician. Currently, the chiropractic physician on staff is UWS alumna Jordan Graeme, DC, MS. Through this collaborative relationship, UWS students will be under the direct supervision of Dr. Graeme during their preceptorship. These students will engage in integrated, team-based patient care and will also participate in observational rotations within other departments of the hospital. The program closely aligns with the model of rotations UWS students perform in Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals.
“I appreciate OHSU for developing such a comprehensive, collaborative pain center, particularly in a traditional hospital setting,” Joseph Pfeifer, DC, UWS vice president of clinic affairs said. “This experience will be invaluable for our students. After obtaining the foundational knowledge and clinical skills at UWS, this rotation in an integrative environment at OHSU will enhance students’ competence and confidence in working with professionals of other disciplines to provide collaborative patient care.”
In addition to the OHSU rotation, UWS has partnered with the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) through the Oregon Collaborative for Integrative Medicine (OCIM) to create a fellowship program for health care providers. Through this fellowship, field practitioners gain knowledge of other health care disciplines through various coursework and receive firsthand exposure to patient care through observational clinic rotations. Providers in the fellowship program observe chiropractic care through the UWS clinic system, traditional medical care through OHSU, eastern medicine and acupuncture via the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), and naturopathic care at the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland. Participants in this program come from a variety of disciplines from all over the country, as well as internationally, to learn through didactic material available online. The culmination of their coursework is a trip to Portland, where fellows participate in weeklong rotations between the participating schools and health care facilities.
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“There is an inherent understanding and good evidence that having providers interact with one another to explore what is in the patient’s best interest improves the quality of care,” explained Dr. Pfeifer. “Providers gain an appreciation of each other’s role, and patients’ care and satisfaction benefit from a collaborative, coordinated team approach.” “Both of these programs are consistent with our mission at UWS to advance integrative health care, and they reflect the type of training we aim to provide our students. We want our graduates to provide high-quality, integrative care, whether it be in a private office setting, a multidisciplinary group setting, or a hospital. Wherever they end up, they and their patients will benefit from their awareness of what other practitioners do, and they will help other providers gain insight and appreciation of the chiropractic profession.”
Photo courtesy of Oregon Health and Science University.
Photo courtesy of Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.
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New Partnerships Continued OCULAR WELLNESS AND NUTRITION SOCIETY The Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society (OWNS), a non-profit group dedicated to helping eye care and other health care professionals understand the role of nutrition as it relates to vision, is collaborating with the UWS human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) program. The collaboration allows OWNS members to enroll as non-degree seeking students and take a series of select HNFM courses that prepare them for the Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) board examination. “We are honored that the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society identified the UWS human nutrition and functional medicine program as having high-quality content well-attuned to the needs of vision professionals,” said Dr. Dan Redwood, director of the UWS HNFM program. “I look forward to welcoming these doctors into our courses and providing them with training that will enable them to more fully serve the needs of their patients.” The collaboration will start in the winter 2018 term.
IDAHO LEGISLATION EXPANDS CHIROPRACTIC SCOPE New legislation in Idaho allows certified chiropractic physicians to expand their scope and incorporate approved injectable nutritional substances as a therapy for their patients. To become certified, Idaho chiropractors must complete additional training, which has led to increased enrollment in non-degree seeking students in the UWS human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) program. A total of 13 Idaho chiropractic physicians are now enrolled in courses offered through the UWS college of graduate studies that will fulfill their training and provide eligibility for certification in clinical nutrition from the Idaho State Board of Chiropractic Physicians. The required courses include Nutritional Biochemistry, Evidence-Based Nutrition, and Pharmacology and Drug-Nutrient Interactions. A practicum training on injecting nutritional substances will be administered through UWS to complete the training. If you are a chiropractic physician in Idaho and interested in learning more, contact the UWS admissions team at admissions@uws.edu.
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Recent Achievements UWS IS NAMED AS A HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER BY THE PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL For the third year in a row, University of Western States (UWS) was named as an honoree by the Portland Business Journal as a healthiest employer in Oregon. The award was given on August 17 at the HR Summit and Healthiest Employers of Oregon 2017 event in downtown Portland. Honorees were chosen based on a number of criteria including culture and leadership commitment, foundational components (healthy food options, opportunities for exercise, on-site clinic, employee assistance programs, etc.), strategic planning, marketing and communications, and programming and interventions. Health highlights for UWS are an on-site clinic with free and reduced services including chiropractic care and massage therapy, a walking trail and meditation labyrinth, weekly mindfulness meetings, and access to physical, mental and financial fitness guidance through the employee assistance program.
Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Relations Megan Nugent (right) accepting the 2017 Portland Business Journal Healthiest Employers award.
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Recent Achievements Continued UWS PROGRAMS EARN NATIONAL RANKINGS Through the dedication of the faculty, administration and staff, University of Western States (UWS) programs have recently earned national rankings from a variety of sources. UWS programs were praised for their affordability and program structure.
#4 online school for nutrition GradSource recently ranked the Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine (HNFM) degree as the fourth best online school for nutrition boasting, “The prominence of the program helped propel the university to the number four spot on the GradSource list,” and, “Students may find they benefit from small classes and more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with instructors.”
#7 most affordable sports psychology program #14 most affordable exercise science program #24 most affordable online nutrition program Online U awarded three rankings to UWS based on affordability: number seven most affordable sports psychology master’s program, number 14 most affordable exercise science master’s program, and number 24 most affordable in online nutrition degrees.
#1 best chiropractic school The Doctor of Chiropractic program was also ranked as the best chiropractic school by TFE Times (formerly known as The Financial Engineer). TFE Times ranks graduate programs in a variety of fields in the United States and ranked University of Western States (UWS) the number one chiropractic school in 2017 out of eighteen schools. The ranking components that were analyzed include: the average GRE/GMAT scores, average starting salary and bonus, average undergraduate GPA, acceptance rate, full-time graduates employed at graduation and full-time graduates employed three months after graduation. 14
UWS SPORTS COUNCIL University of Western States recently established the UWS Student Sports Council designed to provide members the opportunity to network with like-minded students and sports practitioners, nationally and internationally. The council is available to all students interested in sports chiropractic. “Having a student sports council gives its members a voice in their education by creating opportunities within the council for speakers and educators outside our faculty and school,” Dr. Tim Ray, director of the sports medicine program and council sponsor said. “Being a member also provides a larger networking scope for employment and preceptorships.” The UWS Sports Council is a recognized member of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness (ACASC) and the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS). Student sports councils within FICS have a vote at the annual general meeting, meaning that members can help shape the face of sports chiropractic. As a recognized council within the ACASC and FICS, student members receive discounts to national and international educational symposiums permitting our students the opportunity to study cutting-edge educational topics along with their peers in the field. Voting memberships are available to current members of the Masters of Science in Sports Medicine program at UWS, and non-voting memberships are available to all other students. Students can become a member either by joining the UWS Student Chiropractic Sports Council Facebook group, or by contacting the sports council executive board at uws.scsc@gmail.com. As members, students have opportunities to attend exclusive events and can get involved with speakers and seminars coming to UWS.
Faculty and Staff Announcements
Susan Donoff, PhD
Director of Institutional Appraisal and Accreditation New Hire
Timothy Ray, DC
Director of Sports Medicine New Hire
Kimberly Lamborn, MS Director of Financial Aid New Role
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Ewald SC, Hurwitz EL, Kizhakkeveettil A.
Publications FACULTY RESEARCH FROM JUNE 2016 - JULY 2017
The effect of obesity on treatment outcomes for low back pain. Chiropr Man Therap 2016 Dec;24:48. READ ABSTRACT
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Housman J, Williams R, Woolsey C.
Impact of alcohol and alcohol mixed with energy drinks on non-medical prescription stimulant use in a nationally representative sample of 12th grade students. Am J Addict 2016 Aug; 25(5):378-84.
Woolsey C, Williams RD, Housman JM, Sather TE.
Age at first use of energy drinks associated with risky alcohol-related motor vehicle behaviors among college students. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse 2017 May 22. doi: 10.1080/1067828X.2017.1307795.
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Wright KM, Shaw KC, Kalnins PK, Zwickey H, Schafer MB. Evidence for phytochemical synergism in classical Chinese herbal pairs. Meridians: JAOM 2016 Fall;3(4): 24-30.
Schneider MJ, Evans R, Haas M, Leach M, Delagran L, Hawk C, Long C, Cramer GD, Walters O, Vihstadt C, Terhorst L.
The effectiveness and feasibility of an online educational program for improving evidencebased practice literacy: an exploratory randomized study of U.S. chiropractors. Chiropr Man Therap 2016 Aug; 24:27.
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Jensen, CB.
The intraprofessional continuum and cleft. Integr Med Clin J 2016 Aug; 15(4):38-42. READ ABSTRACT
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Bale LS, Herrin SO.
Bilateral tensor fasciae suralis muscles in a cadaver with unilateral accessory flexor digitorum longus muscle. Case Rep Med 2017 Jan;2017. READ ABSTRACT
Trickett KH, Matiaco PM, Jones K, Howlett B, Briggs Early K. Effectiveness of shared medical appointments targeting the triple aim among patients with overweight, obesity, or diabetes. J Am Osteopath Assoc 2016 Dec; 116(12):780-7.
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Hawk C, Minkalis AL, Khorsan R, Daniels CJ, Homack D, Gliedt JA, Hartman JA, Bhalerao S. Systematic review of nondrug, nonsurgical treatment of shoulder conditions. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2017 Jun;40:293-19. READ ABSTRACT
Stephens R, Haas M, Moore WL, Emmil JR, Sipress JA, Williams A. Can altering diaphragmatic breathing patterns have an effect on balance? A preliminary study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2017 Mar;40(3):16975. READ ABSTRACT
Hawk C, Schneider M, Haas M, Dougherty P, Killinger L, Katz P, Weeks J.
Best practices for chiropractic care for older adults: a systematic review and consensus update. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2017 May;40(4):217-29. READ ABSTRACT
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Minkalis AL, Vining RD, Long CR, Hawk C, de LK. A systematic review of thrust manipulation for non-surgical shoulder conditions. Chiropr Man Therap 2017 Jan;25:1. READ ABSTRACT
ACCEPTED RESEARCH STUDIES MOVING TOWARD PUBLICATION
Jacobson BH, Hester GM, Palmer TB, Williams K, Pope ZK, Sellers JH, Conchola EC, Woolsey C, Estrada C.
Effect of energy drink consumption on power and velocity on selected sports performance activities. J Strength Cond Res. [ ACCEPTED ]
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Evans MW, Ndetan HN, Williams RD, Oliver B, Perko, M, Woolsey, C. Sather, T.E., Williams, R.D., Delorey, C., Woolsey, C. Caffeine consumption among naval aviation candidates. Aerosp Med Hum Perform 2017 Apr;88(4):399-405. READ ABSTRACT
Bale LS, Herrin SO.
Unilateral absence of the sternothyroid muscle: a case report. Int J Anat Var 2017 Jan;9:55-6. READ ABSTRACT
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Adult use of complementary and integrative approaches to improve athletic performance. Altern Ther Health Med. [ ACCEPTED ]
The newest graduates of the DC program take the chiropractic oath following the 207th UWS commencement (above).
#UWSLife
Students line up outside the Portland Ballroom at the Oregon Convention Center to enter the 207th Commencement of University of Western States in June (top right). Dr. Suzanne Lady embraces a new DC graduate following the 207th UWS commencement ceremony (below).
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UWS HNFM students Nicole Feehery and Chris Bramich attending the Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) conference in Dallas, Texas (above).
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Students gathered during July’s Summer Quarterly Social at Hampton Hall (above).
cond Annual UWS Student Golf Tournament Presented RockTape at the Glendoveer Golf Course (above).
The UWS Hood to Coast team finished 10th out of 100 in their division during the 2017 event with a finishing time of 27:22. Go States (above)!
Eighth quarter DC students receive their lab coat and pin during the July 2017 Intern Pinning Ceremony that celebrates their entrance into the clinic system rotation (left).
UWS Garden Club Cultivates a Healthy Campus
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The UWS garden is thriving thanks to the efforts of the UWS Garden Club. Woodland Wood Connection and Mt. Scott Fuel Company donated to the club this year. Their generous gifts helped to buy supplies which made for one fruitful growing season! UWS Garden Club members constructing their version of a human body using vegetables grown in the campus garden (bottom left).
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UWS in and Around the Community UWS faculty and students provided free massages and health assessments to participants in the Portland Sunday Parkways Bike Ride in August.
UWS Health Center staff set-up at the 3 Leg Torso concert in Berrydale Park Recreation free summer concert series.
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during Portland Parks and
Solar Eclipse On Monday, August 21, students, staff and faculty gathered on campus outside of Hampton Hall to view the solar eclipse. Photo of the solar eclipse from Associate Professor Dr. Lester Partna’s telescope (top center).
UWS student Tim Brinkman looks through Dr. Partna’s telescope during the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21 outside Hampton Hall (left).
Why I Give As a nonprofit health sciences university, UWS has thrived since 1904 due, in part, to generous donations from alumni and friends. Gifts to UWS increase our ability to advance integrative, whole-person health care for the betterment of our practices and our patients. Read about a few of the people who have chosen to provide philanthropic support, and visit www.uws.edu/donate to learn how you can make a difference.
UWS Donor Profiles David Marcarian, MA President of MyoVision
David Marcarian is a NASA-trained expert on electrophysiology. At 26 years old, he was awarded a $450,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to design the MyoVision system. His latest design, the DynaROM, was recently featured in the American Medical Association’s (AMA) medical text, “The Practical Guide to Range of Motion Assessment.” Marcarian received a Master of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University. He also guest lectures at University of Western States and other chiropractic colleges on soft tissue injury evaluation and the power of objective data in a data-driven world.
What inspires MyoVision to support UWS? I believe that the future of chiropractic lies in integrating objective data and science into clinical practice. I’ve noticed that UWS students have a true desire to understand the science behind chiropractic medicine. Teaching classes on documentation at UWS, I have been extremely impressed with the students’ critical thinking skills and their ability to question without fear. This is what inspires me most. How do your gifts to UWS benefit the MyoVision mission? I want the students leaving school armed with the scientific training and tools necessary to defend and protect the patient’s right to proper chiropractic care. I want every student to understand the importance of objective data, and I want UWS students to be exposed to the highest quality tools. This gives them the ability to graduate and understand the kinds of questions they need to ask before investing in any technology. To have a team of students who graduate understanding the importance of objective data leads to a win-win for the reputation of chiropractic, UWS and MyoVision. What are some things you are passionate about? I am very passionate about helping the homeless. I have a network of more than 50 homeless friends in Seattle. I meet with them almost daily and encourage them to do more with their lives. It was extremely rewarding when I met a man who spent 27 years of his life in prison and convinced him to enter the Salvation Army Program. It changed his life. He was on the verge of complete liver failure a year ago and is now 100 percent healthy, just by dropping drugs and living a healthy lifestyle.
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Shamira Rahim, DC, BSc, CACCP Chiropractic Physician at evolve Nuturing Vitality
Dr. Shamira Rahim graduated from University of Western States in 1998. She also holds post-graduate credentials with the Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice, Full Body Certified ARTÂŽ, SFMA, DNS, and other pediatrics and rehabilitation courses. It is her belief that long-term wellness is about prevention, and that with the right tools and support, patients can create a sustainable state of health for themselves. She also has a personal interest in the mind-body connection, and continuously pursues knowledge that supports the innate healing capacities in all of us.
Tell us about your professional endeavors since graduation. What aspect(s) of your career are you most proud of? My focus began with sports medicine and Active Release Techniques (ART), and then I added in prenatal, post-natal and pediatric care. The aspect of my career that I am the proudest of is building a multidisciplinary clinic, where I work with my amazing patients, practitioners and staff. I have created a nurturing, healing and beautiful space to work in, which is wonderful. When you look back on your experience at UWS, what sticks out as memorable? How did your time at UWS prepare you for your career/life? There was a lot of potential to learn more than what was taught in the classroom. The professors and school staff all worked toward having us succeed and be the best in the profession. I had an amazing education and clinical experience, and met some wonderful people that I still am in contact with. Share some things you are most passionate about, including other charitable causes. I am passionate about improving the quality of life for people of all cultures, faiths, colors and backgrounds. Charitable causes I support include the Aga Khan Foundation, Focus Humanitarian Assistance and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. What inspired you to make a donation to UWS? Financially, it was tough for a Canadian to go to school in the U.S. especially in the mid-nineties. I wanted to make it easier on students pursuing their passion. I am so blessed in my life that if I can make it a bit easier for students to pursue their professional passions and become chiropractic physicians, then it’s a good day. What do you hope to pass on to the world through your charitable giving (or mentoring or volunteering)? I believe that giving is graciousness of the soul. It is really only when we can care about each other and help each other that the world is a better place for all of us.
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Providing for the Future Words of thanks from students who have recently received a UWS scholarship.
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I was able to purchase a standing desk to help me study for hours on end without compromising my health, which is of utmost importance to me.
– Joelle Nadeau, Q3 Doctor of Chiropractic student
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Rather than stressing about my finances, I am able to focus on my schooling. As a result, I will likely be more proficient at my future career and will therefore be able to serve my community to the best of my ability.
– Samantha Coutts, Q2 Doctor of Chiropractic student
I was overwhelmed with excitement and happiness [upon news of receiving a scholarship]. It was truly one of the best days of my life! It was an affirmation that chasing my educational goals was the correct path for me.
– Mike Jackson, Q3 Doctor of Chiropractic student
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We are pleased to recognize those who contributed financially to the university from July 2016 to date, as well as those who have referred students who are now enrolled in a UWS program, from the spring 2016 term to date.
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GAME For the Love of the
From athlete to teacher, Director of the UWS Sport and Performance Psychology program, Conrad Woolsey, PhD, talks about his motivation to help train the leaders of tomorrow both on and off the field. As the founder of Total Wellness and Elite Performance Consulting, LLC, Conrad Woolsey, PhD, CC-AASP, CHES, director of the University of Western States (UWS) sport and performance psychology program, provides wellness and performance enhancement services to collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes, as well as to business leaders, executives and university athletic departments. In 2017, Dr. Woolsey worked in conjunction with NxtGen sports as a sport psychology and talent development consultant, as well as with Major League Baseball (MLB) organizations to help them identify psychological factors that are important to improving player development and scouting programs. As part of his consulting, Dr. Woolsey helps MLB organizations in the refinement of mental skills training programs and with improving evaluation methods. His focus is on the improvement of player development programs for existing players and the evaluation of future draft picks. In professional baseball, perfectionism is a common personality trait that can develop into performance issues. In a sport where failure and criticism are large parts of the game, Dr. Woolsey aims to help players with the perfectionist personality profile develop a healthier, happier and more adaptive mindset.
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To do this, he uses a strength-based approach with an emphasis on teaching positive psychology techniques and by helping people make improvements to daily skills such as self-talk. As part of this process, players develop a motivational style focused on approaching challenges versus motivation based on avoiding failure. One of the biggest misconceptions about the field of sport psychology is that mental performance consultants are just for athletes with performance issues. The reality is that sport and performance psychology is for improving and achieving optimal performance. Often those who seek additional help are already performing at the highest levels, but want to get even better. An example of a profession that uses mental performance consultants for enhancing performance versus overcoming a specific problem is the military. Currently, the military and special forces are the biggest regular-employer of sport and performance consultants. Some of the main goals within these organizations are teaching skills such as stress management, relaxation techniques, concentration under extreme pressure, communication skills and effective coping mechanisms.
Dr. Conrad Woolsey, director of the UWS sport and performance psychology program posing for a photo at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif.
“Growing up, I was lucky to have several good coaches, teachers and amazing family support, but also had my fair share of bad sport experiences,” he explained. “Living on both sides of sport and seeing the major impact that sport can have on kids (both positive and negative) is what initially inspired me to become a coach and a teacher. Having multiple surgeries, rehabbing to get back to top shape, and then having even more surgeries also had a big influence on why I got involved with the field of sport psychology. While injured, often the only thing I could do to get better was to work on skills such as visualization and training my mind. While my body became limited on what it could do, I could still get better by improving my mental skills.” As director of the sport and performance psychology program at UWS, Dr. Woolsey has helped design the curriculum to prepare graduates with the first-hand experience needed to serve as leaders in sport, coaching, mental health counseling and wellness disciplines. “At UWS, we are making a big difference by training leaders, coaches and parents by giving them the tools to effectively help others have meaningful sport and work experiences. The goal of our program is to train leaders of today and tomorrow to be even better at what they do and to help communities become healthier, happier and more successful.” When asked the question, “what is the most important thing to keep in mind before beginning a career in sport psychology,” Dr. Woolsey stresses that one must enter the profession for the right reasons and be motivated by wanting to help others first and foremost. “You have to be dedicated to learning all you can about people and what motivates them,” he explained. “This calls for skilled listeners and someone good at empathizing with others. Helping people is both an art and a science. In this field, those who have that as their intrinsic motivation will go far.” Left: Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., home of the San Diego Padres.
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Texas Rangers’ Spring Training Facilities in Surprise, Arizona.
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USATF Championships Student Name: Emily Kreifels UWS Program(s): Doctor of Chiropractic/ Master’s of Sports Medicine student | Quarter: 7th I had the opportunity to represent UWS as a student intern at the USA Track and Field (USATF) National Championships in Sacramento. It was an incredible experience for me to be able to combine my favorite sport and my future career. I saw hundreds of phenomenal athletes in peak condition, competing to improve their times or for the coveted few berths to the World Championships. These world-class athletes make running and jumping look easy. Unfortunately, heat was an adverse factor for most of the competition. The average temperature for the duration of the championships was more than 100 degrees, with one day reaching 111. To accommodate this, the evening sessions were pushed back. Times might not have been as fast as they could have been in cooler conditions, but it didn’t seem to hinder the athletes very much. For me, the best part of the entire experience was being able to observe all the clinicians and see what techniques they used. There were chiropractic physicians, physical therapists, massage therapists and a podiatrist, in addition to athletic trainers. The end goal was the same for everyone—to help the athlete feel better—but the path to get there was as varied as the number of providers. While checking athletes in and ensuring that they filled out paperwork correctly, I was able to ask questions of many of the clinicians. Their advice gave me ideas for things to do in my future practice working with athletes.
The UWS team of volunteers at the USA Track and Field (USATF) Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, Calif. (Pictured left to right: Doug Wombold, Jerrod Puckett, Brad Crowe, Emily Kreifels, Breanna MacPhail, DC)
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ience. Read some of our student experiences below. Student Name: Jerrod Pucket UWS Program(s): Doctor of Chiropractic/ Master’s of Sports Medicine student Quarter: 10th I want to become the best all-around physician possible, so naturally, the sports medicine master’s program at University of Western States appealed to me. Being an athlete since the age of 12 has brought on many injuries over the years, and I’ve treated the majority conservatively through chiropractic physicians. I knew early on that I wanted to help treat and manage athletic injuries, especially those that occur in my fellow runners. Enrolling in the doctorate of chiropractic program at UWS was one step of the process, but further education in the field of sports medicine is necessary to ensure the overall care of an athlete is at its peak. The best way to learn is by doing. The practical part of the UWS sports medicine program opened the doors to that. My hands-on educational experience has doubled by being in the sports medicine program. Attending the USA Track and Field National Championships (USATF) was the highlight of my sports medicine practicum thus far. Shadowing and learning treatment strategies of high-level athletes from a handful of the best sports medicine physicians out there was truly enriching. I observed athletes being treated in a multidisciplinary setting, and watching the different professions interact and handle the same patients opened my eyes to the necessity of cohesive care.
Chiropractic tables ready for athletes at the USA Track and Field (USATF) Outdoor Championships in Sacramento, Calif.
Working in a multidisciplinary setting such as a medical center or a hospital has always appealed to me. Learning to interact with patients will help guide treatment in my future office, but learning how to interact with other practitioners is paramount to the unified care of an individual. Attending the USATF championships allowed me to interact with massage therapists, athletic trainers, acupuncturists, podiatrists, physical therapists and chiropractic physicians working as one. I am truly humbled and grateful to be part of the student team that assisted the amazing sports medicine professionals at the USATF championships. Future students in the sports medicine practicum would be wise to participate in these events to open doors regarding their future practice and patient care. 35
LEAPS into Integrative Medicine University of Western States Doctor of Chiropractic students Catherine Kanda and Rebekah Wilks were chosen to help represent the chiropractic field nationally at the Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM). The program aims to enhance the knowledge and leadership skills of future integrative medicine practitioners and to promote cross-disciplinary care. This week-long event is hosted by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health and the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Foundation. Read on about how Kanda and Wilks’ experiences at this event shaped them as future health care practitioners.
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MY LEAPS INTO IM EXPERIENCE BY CATHERINE KANDA The buzzwords, “integrative medicine” have been growing in popularity lately as the health care field begins to value interdisciplinary collaboration and true holistic, patient-centered care. Once I started following the official integrative medicine movement, I felt like I was finally reading mission statements and seminar descriptions that completely resonated with my own personal health philosophy, which I hope to use to better the health of my future patients. The Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM) seemed like the perfect opportunity to begin building relationships, respect and understanding between a variety of allied health care and medical students. Heading into the program, I was feeling nervous and, frankly, underqualified. I worried that the medical students would look down on my training as a chiropractic physician and bring with them preconceived notions that I wouldn’t be able to budge. I was tremendously mistaken. The students participating in LEAPS into IM were so open-minded and inquisitive. We all enjoyed learning about the similarities and differences in our interests, curriculum and plans for future practice. One of the greatest takeaways was the relationships, both personal and professional, that were formed during this intensive program. The itinerary was constructed to facilitate quality interactions and time to truly connect with one another. I look forward to working and collaborating with these students from all over the country once we become physicians. The mentor physicians created a calm, supportive and productive space for us to learn and experience many different types of healing modalities and medical systems. These included Ayurvedic medicine, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, osteopathy, functional medicine and Tai Chi. I now feel motivated and compelled to be a bridge builder between as many of these disciplines as possible. Programs like LEAPS into IM are a great first step in starting conversations between medical professions and promoting integrative and collaborative care, but there is still a long way to go. I know that this experience will help me to become a more well-rounded doctor. I left the week feeling validated and inspired in the chiropractic profession and the future of health care.
An instructor leads a seminar on acupuncture at the LEAPS into IM program (left). Grounds of the retreat center, site of LEAPS into IM, at the Mission in San Diego, Calif. (right).
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UWS students Catherine Kanda (middle) and Rebekah Wilks (top right) with their group and mentor at the Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM) retreat. Grounds of the retreat center, site of the Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM) at the Mission in San Diego, Calif. (right).
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MY LEAPS INTO IM EXPERIENCE BY REBEKAH WILKS Leadership and Education Program for Students in Integrative Medicine (LEAPS into IM) is sponsored by the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. This is the conventional integrative medical community that is not officially affiliated with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). So it was phenomenal that three chiropractic students were chosen to represent medicine out of 20 spots available nationally. Knowing this, I approached LEAPS into IM with confidence that there would be a robust understanding of chiropractic, yet my experience revealed that there is much, much more work needed to raise awareness. Entering the conference, I was excited to learn about integrative medicine from a conventional perspective and ecstatic to represent the chiropractic profession. I expected to learn concepts and meet people, but I was blown away with the hands-on, ‘physician heal thyself’ approach used for teaching wellness concepts and philosophies. LEAPS into IM was not only a professional experience, but a personal journey into my soul as a healer. The day began at 6:30 a.m. with silence and a mindfulness practice, such as qigong or yoga. Journaling was encouraged, and breakfast was followed with various meditation methods. Lectures explored basic concepts and philosophies such as Ayurvedic medicine, nutrition and functional medicine, osteopathic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, followed by interactive activities for application to patient care in a variety of ways. The afternoon was composed of small group discussion and exercises on various topics related to creating an integrative mentality within yourself as a physician and also the medical field. Teambuilding was taught through an educational group dinner and small groups. The evenings ended around 9:30 p.m. and consisted of workshops mostly centered on energetic medicine. My eyes were opened to other forms of medicine that I can apply within my own practice or with referrals. But what I also found was a lack of awareness of what chiropractic physicians can do in an integrated medicine team. We, as chiropractic physicians, have much more work to do within the context of conventional medicine. Even though chiropractic was the only professional field represented aside from medical doctors and osteopathic physicians, none of the integrative-focused students had incorporated chiropractic into their dialogue. The closest lecture about chiropractic was the one on osteopathic manipulative technique and the chiropractic students were recruited to help with the hands-on workshop afterward. Most of the medical students had no idea about what we do and none of them knew our level of education. Overall, I gained a unique perspective on the integrated health community that I may not have ever seen without the LEAPS into IM experience. By the end of the week, several medical students approached me and mentioned that they wished they would have known about chiropractic medicine, because it seems like we learn so much about the human body. What we do works; we just have to be confident and maintain our dignity ethically and legislatively while we continue to demonstrate a cost-effective, non-invasive alternative focused on true patient-centered care. Rebekah Wilks’ attendance at LEAPS into IM was generously sponsored by the Nutritional Therapy Association.
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Graduate Connections
Catching up with exercise and sport science graduate, Adeleke Adesina Adeleke (Leke) Adesina Soccer Coach for the Chicago Fire
Graduation Date: 6/23/2017 Program: Exercise and Sport Science Currently living: Chicago, IL Prior Schooling: BA in Sports Management and Coaching How does it feel to graduate from one of the newest programs at UWS? I feel honored and blessed to complete this degree from a great university with robust history such as University of Western States. It feels like I’m the first man to climb Mt. Everest; I’ve weathered the storm and I feel like a pioneer. Tell us about what you have been up to since graduation? What are you doing now? I work for Chicago Fire as a head soccer trainer for U9U19 teams and I’m also the summer programs director at Elmhurst park district. How did your time at UWS prepare you for your career and life? When I came to the U.S. a few years ago and started applying for jobs, many of them required a master’s degree for the positions I was looking for. Having completed this program, it puts me in a position of choice when it comes to progressing in my career. What made you choose UWS over other schools? UWS offered the program that I wanted at an affordable price. Tell us about any relationships you made while at UWS, whether it’s students, faculty, etc, that really inspired you and why? I am really impressed with how Dr. Tiffany Reiss helped me navigate the courses. At the time, I was working two jobs with two kids and a wife. She made it possible for me to complete this degree. During the professional field experience model, Dr. Reiss connected me with a local UWS doctoral student, Marques Stevenson. After she connected us, we had a couple classes together and we have since become good friends. 40
What made you decide on this education and career path? Early on in my career I was in retail. When the recession happened, it affected the industry and I was out of a job. I sat down and looked at industries that were not affected by the recession, such as the medical, entertainment and sports industries. At the time, I short-listed three courses to pursue: human resources, sports management, and aviation management. Ultimately, I went with the sports management route because I felt like those skills would be something that I could utilize no matter what country I live in. What was your favorite part about the online format of the program? My favorite part about the online format was the flexibility to do the work on my own time. I also liked the variety of methods used to teach: videos, quizzes, projects, etc. Being able to connect with people in my classes felt like the social media version of education. What are some of your passions and how have they influenced your career? Sports unifies people. Sports unite races, religions, genders, beliefs, etc. That is where I draw my passion from. I also love coaching. I participated in sports growing up and am passionate about helping kids develop and watching their progress.
UWS doctoral student Marques Stevenson (sport and performance psychology) and Adeleke (Leke) Adesina (exercise and sport science) currently coach football together at St. Francis Catholic High School in Wheaton, Ill.
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How to build a sports-centered car So you want to work with athletes, but you are not sure how to or if it’s for you? We have reached out to faculty and staff members, as well as UWS alumni, to gather insights and advice for community members who want to specialize in working with athletes. Learn about what inspired them to work with athletes, find out how they succeeded and read their tips for you!
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Kimberly Davis, DC, ART Owner and chiropractic physician at RunLab in Austin, Texas UWS DC Class of 2008 43
Kimberly Davis, DC, ART Owner of RunLab Austin, UWS Alumna
Dr. Kimberly Davis transferred to University of Western States from Portland State University, where she was in a pre-med emphasis program and finalized her bachelor’s degree in human biology while in the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Dr. Davis graduated Cum Laude from UWS in 2008. She is the founder and CEO of RunLab, a clinical gait lab and multidisciplinary sports medicine facility that takes a revolutionary approach to running-specific health care in Austin, Texas.
When you were still in school, how did you envision your practice? This will sound crazy, but I had never been to a chiropractor when I started at UWS. My interest was in research and I was initially driven toward the field because of its need for more clinical researchers. I also liked the fact that the chiropractic education focuses on anatomy, biomechanics and the neuromusculoskeletal system, which is the stuff I love. How did it turn out? I spent some time working with the UWS research team following graduation and it was amazing. My time in the research department helped me realize that studying and assessing complex movement patterns and the way that rehab exercises can affect neuromuscular control is where my passion lies. It was an easy transition into applying these concepts to gait, because I am a runner and have always loved reading about and learning everything I can about human locomotion and biomechanics. Why did you choose to work with athletes? As an ultra-distance adventure racer and Ironman triathlete, I run a lot. I started running as an adult and struggled with running-related injuries early on. I knew my mechanics were at the heart of the issues, but had trouble finding someone to help me solve them. I saw a need in the medical field for a health care and training facility focused specifically on runners. I also love the complexity of gait and the mental gymnastics that are required to unravel layered compensation patterns. Every patient is a new challenge, no matter how simple the issue appears on the surface. I couldn’t ask for a better patient population. What is the most rewarding part of your job? I get stopped almost daily on local running trails by patients who want to thank my team for helping them run again. Part of what makes RunLab so successful is the fact that we understand not just the biomechanics, but also the minds of runners. Most runners are not trying to make the Olympic team. They just want to be able to get out their front door every day. Running and walking are the most basic activities of daily living imaginable and people should be able to do them without pain. How do you stand out? How do you make your niche in the field? RunLab stands out because we do one thing and we do it very well. We understand clinical gait mechanics at a very high level and we never stop learning and innovating as a team. It was scary at the beginning to start a clinic doing something very unique and without a roadmap to follow, but if you have enough passion for something, it will succeed. The hours are long and it can be exhausting, but there is almost nothing better in the world than seeing something pay-off that was built from an idea sketched on a napkin.
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What is your advice for current students who want to work with athletes? There is a lot of competition out there for this patient demographic. Don’t just be good…be great. Don’t go too broad in your skillset, pick your niche and don’t ever stop reading and learning everything you can about it. Then, refer out the patients who aren’t the right fit for your practice. It’s tough, but it’s worth the effort. You will end up building a practice full of staff and patients that you enjoy being around every day. I have very few friends outside of work these days, because my staff and my patients ARE my friends. It’s a very fulfilling life to wake up on Monday morning and actually be excited about another 80-hour work-week. I love the quote, “Do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” Have questions, comments or are interested in learning more about what Dr. Davis does in her practice? Contact her at: DrDavis@RunLabAustin.com | 512-266-1000 ext. 1 | www.RunLabAustin.com
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Robert Davidson, PhD
UWS Adjunct Professor for ESS and SPP Programs
Dr. Robert Davidson holds a PhD in nutritional studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as a Master of Science in Nutrition. Dr. Davidson is an adjunct professor in the exercise and sport science and sport and performance psychology programs at UWS. He is currently teaching MSE6530 Sports Nutrition. For the past 17 years, his research has focused on the development of a virtual human being capable of simulating and predicting the effects of nutrition, physical training, environmental factors (temperature, humidity, elevation, gravity), as well as health and disease states on human physical performance capabilities. Why did you choose to work with athletes on their nutrition? My desire to work with athletes’ nutrition grew from when I wanted to be an athlete in college. Due to the intense training, I was unable to gain muscle or maintain weight. On several occasions, I would ask my coaches what I should be eating and their response was always, “the night before your race, eat pasta.” When I replied that my races lasted 10 and 20 seconds and I was more concerned about the 3-4 hours a day I was training, they simply fell back to the “eat more pasta” reply. I got a master’s degree and PhD in nutrition specifically to be able to advise athletes of different sports and positions on how they should train and eat for peak performance. Most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is when the material really clicks with the students. When graduates are able to take their education and directly apply it to helping their athletes, it’s all worthwhile and very satisfying. How do you stand out? / How do you make your niche in the field? The modeling and computer simulations I employ make a difference and differentiate my work in the field. My work has focused on understanding the human physiological functions on a quantitative basis to create reliable mathematical models and computer simulations. Historically, we teach on a qualitative basis only – we teach pathways and processes and touch on control, but the body is a dynamic system and we don’t teach dynamic systems in our courses. We don’t have the tools yet, which is why I am working to create them. Advice for current students who want to work with athletes and nutrition? Go beyond focusing on just caloric intake and energy balance. Nutrient composition and timing is a must. Nutrition for developing and maintaining physique (sport specific) and physical performance for each sport and position gets very specific (think about the differences between endurance, power and speed in each different physique). Be aware that most nutrition research in sport looks at short-term, single-event performance and ignores training since that is harder to look at. Always remember that everyday training is what has the most influence on performance. How do you think your work aligns with the UWS philosophy on integrating disciplines? To be an effective nutritionist working with athletes, you have to be part of the training team and understand the effects of physical training to be able to support the body composition and physique transformation. One must also understand the support of daily performance demands and how to minimize physical damage and optimize recovery through nutrition. The team-oriented integrative approach to the well-being of the athlete ties directly to the philosophy and mission we have here at UWS. Have questions, comments or are interested in learning more about what Dr. Davidson does in his practice? Contact him at: robert.davidson@uws.edu | 801-921-0419
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David Dewar, DC, DACBSP, ICCSP, AMIT Owner of Healthsource of Canby, UWS Alumnus
Dr. David Dewar graduated from George Fox University where he ran cross country, and track and field before completing the Doctor of Chiropractic program at UWS in 2008. He currently owns Healthsouce in Canby, Oregon. Dr. Dewar is a board-certified sports physician as well as a certified Advanced Muscle Integration Technique (AMIT) practitioner. In 2013, he worked as a chiropractic physician at the World Games in Cali, Colombia. When you were still in school, how did you envision your practice? I wanted to treat patients from all walks of life. I experienced chiropractic medicine in the sports-setting with my team doctor at George Fox University when I ran cross-country and track. I wanted to treat patients in the same way, using manual medicine. Why did you choose to work with athletes? I like to work with athletes because I understand the physical stress they undergo. Athletes depend on their body as their source of income. I like the immediate response they get with minimal treatment. I also like the challenges that come with the mental game that plays out with injured athletes. At times you temper their perspective, but also encourage them that it will be okay in two to three weeks. What is the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of my job is the compliment someone pays me when I help them achieve something great. Whether it is a gold medal or completing their first half marathon, knowing I was able to impact someone in a positive way is very fulfilling. How do you stand out? How do you make your niche in the field? I take a very in-depth look at the biomechanical aspects of an injury. I utilize the AMIT method (Advanced Muscle Integrative Technique) a lot in my practice. I also utilize concepts from Anatomy Trains, Rocktape’s Functional Movement Taping and years of working with different types of athletes in various venues. I try to envision myself as the athlete through every phase of movement and try to understand the mechanism of injury. Over the past few years, my niche problem area to treat has become the ankle and I tend to work with a lot of basketball players. I think it is very important to work with athletes of all levels to develop your niche. I have had the opportunity to work at the 2013 World Games, 2016 Olympic trials and with several other highlevel professional athletes. Diversity in the kind of athletes you work with helps apply an outside perspective to the approach you might use to treat another athlete. Basic movements translate across to many types of activities. What is your advice for current students who want to work with athletes? My advice to current students who want to work with athletes is to network. It is who you know that opens up doors. Observe a lot of different practice doctors and practice styles. It is important to set goals, but remember the why behind the what. Goals are nothing but a target. The higher you set your sights the higher you will go, even if you don’t achieve your goal. You’ll be a lot closer to somewhere than where you were. Also, think of yourself as part of a team, not an individual or “one hit wonder.” These types of personalities do not go far in this field. Have questions, comments or are interested in learning more about what Dr. Dewar does in his practice? Contact him at: chirodewar@gmail.com | Clinic phone: 503-266-0600 | Cell phone: 503-799-8067 47
Tim Ray, DC
Director of UWS Sports Medicine Program Dr. Tim Ray graduated from Logan University and began practicing chiropractic at the age of twenty-two. He has experience treating athletes in a multidisciplinary setting and has done this at various athletic events in more than 50 countries, giving him insight into the specialty of sports chiropractic. Most recently, he served as the chief of sports chiropractic services at the 5th CSIT World Sport Games. At this International Olympic Committee-sanctioned event, Dr. Ray worked with more than 3,000 athletes from 36 countries competing in 45 different sports throughout the city of Riga, Latvia. Why did you choose to work with athletes? I didn’t choose to work with athletes, they chose me. I’ve played rugby competitively for more than 40 years. Early in my life as a rugby player, as teammates found out about my studies in chiropractic, they began to ask me for advice. It was then that I realized the difference I could make. That realization spurred me on to learn more and become more effective for athletes. Most rewarding part of your job at UWS and in your clinical practice? Here at UWS, I absolutely love having an opportunity to help students be the best sports chiropractors they can be. I lay awake at night thinking of how I can make this happen for them. I am thrilled that I get to help students realize their immense potential. The most rewarding part of clinical practice is helping patients restore a lost aspect of their health or physical capability. When they look you in the eye and sincerely appreciate what you have done for them, you not only get to share in their joy, but get a deep inner satisfaction knowing you have been repaid for the investment of years spent learning to get to that point. That’s also something I think about as I train students here at UWS.
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How do you stand out? How do you make your niche in the field of sports chiropractic? It’s not about standing out - it’s about the relentless determination and perseverance toward your goals. Work with pride on whatever is in front of you, and then hold on, because you never know where you will end up. Define yourself by what you love, not by someone else’s definition or realization of success. Always realize there is nothing bigger than that which lies inside you. Recently, I overheard the athletic director at Portland Christian tell his coaches, “if you’re not here for the team, then don’t come to play.” This is a sentiment I believe we all need to learn to live by. It’s not about you. It’s about the service you provide - to the athlete, to your sports chiropractic specialty and to the profession as a whole. When you make decisions on what you provide instead of determining “what’s in it for me,” success ultimately follows. Advice for current students who want to work with athletes? The simple answer is to find a sport you love and work at it like anything else you love - all day, every day, whenever you can. Live, eat and sleep being a sports chiropractor. My other advice is to never stop learning and to never stop trying. Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you and put yourself in situations you are not familiar with. How do you think your work aligns with the UWS philosophy on integrating disciplines? Sports medicine, like most sports, involves an integrated team approach. I can’t think of an instance when you will not communicate in one form or another with another health care discipline or interact with a different scope of practice. Losing sight of this basic premise in practice will ensure your isolation in practice and diminish your potential for overall success. This is one reason we employ chiropractic physicians athletic trainers within our program. We attempt to expose our students to as many different types of sports and sport environments for precisely this reason. Have questions, comments or are interested in learning more about what Dr. Ray does in his practice? Contact him at: tray@uws.edu | 503-251-5709
Photos submitted by Dr. Tim Ray from his experience at the 5th CSIT World Sport Games in Riga, Latvia
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Alumni & Friends News Upcoming CE Events 2017 UWS HOMECOMING AND NW SYMPOSIUM The 2017 UWS Homecoming and NW Symposium, held on the UWS campus in Portland, Oregon, includes 12 hours of continuing education seminars from multidisciplinary speakers around the theme of “Wellness and Exercise: How to Incorporate it into Your Practice.” A vendor fair and a homecoming reception for alumni and friends will round out the weekend. There will be wine and hors d’oeuvres at the reception and plenty of opportunities to network with UWS alumni, friends, students, staff and other industry professionals. It also features the presentation of the UWS Alumni Recognition Award, which honors a UWS alumni for their exceptional work in their field to advance the science and art of integrated health care. The reception is free with a NW Symposium ticket. Find more information, read complete speaker bios and register at www.uws.edu/symposium. Thank you to all of the sponsors of student tickets.
“The yearly symposium is an opportunity for students to see what life will be like after the formal academic side has ended. To gain additional knowledge on current topics by the presenters, experience the business side of our profession with the vendors, and to hold company with the current professionals with whom we will soon be colleagues is invaluable.” – Nathan Younkin, sports medicine program fellow and previous NW Symposium scholarship winner
Event Sponsors: NCMIC, The CHP Group, MyoVision, The Gatti Law Firm, The Joint Chiropractic, UWS Board of Trustees, Standard Process, U.S. Bank, Davidson Benefits Planning, Moss Adams, Ultimate Software, CleanNet USA Speaker Sponsors: Biotics NW, RunLab, HealthLight, Performance Health, Integrative Therapeutics
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Upcoming CE Events Continued SUMMER IN DECEMBER UWS is gearing up for the annual Summer in December continuing education event in Hawaii. The event takes place at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa in Maui from December 15 – 17, 2017. The speakers for Friday and Saturday are Drs. William Moreau and Beverly Harger. They will be talking about the essential anatomy, pathogenesis, imaging selection, physical findings and clinical management of common and important conditions of the neck and upper extremities. Dr. Moreau will also be presenting an update on concussions, as well as clinical uses of probiotics. On Sunday, Dr. Bruce Bond will be talking about often-misunderstood facets of nutrigenomics and epigenetics. Dr. Joseph Brimhall and Dr. Pat Browne will also host a Saturday night reception at the hotel for conference attendees. Register for Summer in December before October 15 for the best price! Reserve your hotel room at the discounted rate before November 14. Event registration and hotel information can be found here. UWS would like to thank this year’s sponsors, Standard Process and NCMIC, for providing the speakers and coffee break.
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Continuing Education News NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) and University of Western States (UWS) have agreed to combine resources to expand continuing education (CE) opportunities for health care providers. The new agreement will allow each university to serve a larger pool of practitioners and students in a more efficient manner. Both universities will develop a shared calendar for programs that will include online courses along with new live and pre-recorded webinars. National University will provide CE licensing for all coursework. “Participants will benefit from the combined programs of both campuses as well as the additional online course offerings,” said Dr. Jenna Glenn, dean of the NUHS Lincoln College of Postgraduate and Continuing Education. “This collaboration will enhance our ability to provide high quality continuing education programs to a broader range of constituents,” Alisa Fairweather, MPH, director of continuing education at University of Western States, added. NUHS and UWS previously partnered with the signing of an articulation agreement in 2015. That agreement provided UWS students in the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program the opportunity to complete a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) degree at NUHS with advanced standing, saving both time and expense. “We are excited to enhance our collaboration efforts with the University of Western States,” said NUHS President Dr. Joseph Stiefel. “We are continually seeking new ways to make it easier for practicing health care providers to stay up to date on advances in the industry.” “This partnership allows us to create institutional efficiencies,” said UWS President Dr. Joseph Brimhall. “It also means both universities will combine creative forces to provide cutting-edge continuing professional education to a broader and more diverse community of chiropractic physicians, naturopathic physicians, massage therapists and other health care providers.”
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Ways to Connect Interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences?
JOIN THE UWS MENTOR NETWORK TODAY! “My mentor was a safety net for me. She was someone I could talk to throughout my program and answer the many questions I had.” – Jamie Magpantay, DC student We are developing new tools to support and expand the UWS Mentor Network. More information coming soon!
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In Memoriam Honoring Alumni Who Have Recently Passed
Dr. Amber Abrams (1972 - 7/19/2016) DC class of 1996 - Read obituary Dr. Michael Armatis (1977 - 8/31/2017) - Read obituary Dr. John Bilderback (1955 - 7/24/2016) DC class of 1985 - Read obituary Dr. Tyler Burbank (1965 - 4/10/2016) DC class of 1992 Dr. Jerald Dougherty (1944 - 6/12/2016) DC class of 1974 Dr. Ralph Gingerich (1924- 12/5/2016) DC class of 1956 - Read obituary Dr. Paul “Butch” Homlitas (1948 - 8/14/2016) DC class of 1976 - Read obituary Dr. Alan Irving (1964 - 1/5/2017) DC class of 1991 - Read obituary Dr. Ronald Kibert (1949 - 4/7/2017) DC class of 1981 - Read obituary Dr. Ida Olson (1921 - 1/23/2017) DC, ND class of 1950 - Read obituary Dr. Betty Radelet (1920 - 6/8/2016) DC class of 1967 - Read obituary Dr. Samuel Tse (1953 - 7/21/2017) - Read obituary
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Remembering Dr. Lester Lamm University of Western States, Dr. Laura Lamm and the Lamm family appreciate the support, encouragement and memories of Dr. Lester Lamm, who passed away in September 2016. More than 150 people came to UWS on January 28, 2017, on what would have been his 73rd birthday, to celebrate his life. The heart-felt comments from friends and colleagues filled everyone with emotion and laughter. Recalling moments of happiness and comradery was a true testament to the incredible person Lester was. University of Western States, the institution Lester loved, will be forever changed due to his impact. Lester was dedicated to serving others - he impacted every individual he knew. His contributions to UWS, to higher education accreditation and to the chiropractic profession continue to shape the field today. View the remembrance video here. Donations to the Lester Lamm Remembrance Fund can be made at www.uws.edu/donate. The Remembrance Fund will be used to complete a special campus beautification project in Lester’s name.
Lester Lamm, DC University historian and professor emertitus January 28, 1944 – September 20, 2016
Lester’s brother, Gus, playing guitar at the remembrance ceremony.
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#stayfitUWS Whether
biking,
yoga,
UWS HNFM students Samantha Silva and Lora Volant participa yoga. Winners of the #stayfitUWS contest!
running
or
gardening, fitness and wellness are core elements of the UWS community. With our new social media campaign, #stayfitUWS, we called upon you to share your fitness activities. Here are some of our favorite submissions!
UWS DC student Emily Rausch showcasing an aerial s
Congratulations to the UWS Dragon Boat Club that September. After three months of training, the team the gold medal in the Division E category (bottom ri
UWS DC student Drew Gibson participating in the Great Cycle Challenge USA to help raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer.
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The van two crew of the UWS Hood to Coast team at the event’s starting at the Timberline Lodge in Government Camp, Oregon.
sling hold (below).
participated in the Portland Dragon Boat Festival in early m comprised of UWS students, faculty and staff took home ight).
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UWS DC student Kelsey Woodland participated in her second Hood to Coast race in August. Kelsey was on the UWS team that made the 199-mile trek to the Oregon coast.
Dr. Franchesca Vermillion of the East Portland clinic participating in the Celtic Highland Games. In the women’s open class, participants throw 14 or 28 pounds to compete in the weight for distance event (above).
UWS DC student Sophie Kashurba taking a study break to hike Mt. Hood (above).
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Dr. James Strange, Aaron Smith, Erica Stupfel and Stephanie Meyer finished 2nd at the Hydromash CrossFit competition in August (pictured left, top and below).
UWS Jiu Jitsu club members (L-R: Willie Valdez, David Voigt, David Whitlow and Khashi Jafari - all DC students) (below). UWS Jiu Jitsu club members sparring (bottom right).
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Upcoming Events October
November
Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) Cranial Technique
Central Sensitivity Syndrome: A Unifying Model for the Complex and Chronic Patient
October 7, UWS campus
RockTape Functional Movement Techniques (FMT): Basic and Performance October 7-8, UWS campus
UWS Homecoming and NW Symposium October 13-14, UWS campus
Sponsored by Biotics November 4, UWS campus
British Columbia Alumni & Friends Dinner November 4, Kelowna, BC
Posture, Balance and Motion November 18-19, UWS campus
DC Pinning Ceremony October 20, UWS campus
Utah Alumni & Friends Dinner
December
October 28, Ogden, UT
Commencement Open House and Reception December 14, UWS campus
Commencement
December 15, Oregon Convention Center
Summer in December CE Program December 15-17, Maui, HI
Summer in December Alumni & Friends Reception December 16, Maui, HI
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inTouch Summer/Fall 2017