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THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST
VO L 39 | I S S 1 | 2018
We are
Life West
with
Dr. Ron Oberstein
I N TH I S I SSU E
A Connection in India
The Act of Intention
Four Pillars of
Chiropractic Education
CONTENTS
LIFE STYLES MAGAZINE
VOLUME 39, ISSUE 1
PUBLISHER
Ronald Oberstein, DC
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Mary Lucus-Flannery, DC
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Laura Johnston Bratt
FEATURES MANAGING EDITOR
Margarita Ablaza
9 JOSHUA ADAMS MAKES A CONNECTION IN INDIA DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Life West takes pride in graduating the best chiropractors through strong in-class
Raymond Ibale
and real life education. Student Joshua Adams takes us through his real world
experience on Life West’s Mission Trip India. DIGITAL DIRECTOR
Rich Choe
10 WE ARE LIFE WEST ART DIRECTOR
A New Legacy in Chiropractic Education Giselle Saddik.
Extraordinary chiropractic education requires extraordinary chiropractic WEB MANAGER
leadership, and we are confident we have found exactly that. Learn more about Steven Sarmiento
the vision and presidency of Dr. Ron Oberstein.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Crisselle Garrido
22 FOUR PILLARS OF CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION Jim Hawkins
This year Life West added four incredible chiropractors to key leadership Dan Murphy, DC
positions on campus. These brilliant hearts and minds are already making a CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
shining mark of excellence on the campus. Wyland Luke
Preston Merchant
DEPARTMENTS Saul Bromberger
ADVERTISING
1 The Buzz 18 Athletics ad@lifewest.edu
See what’s trending online Outreach through Basketball
BOARD OF REGENTS
Soccer Update
3 From the President Jimmy Nanda, DC, CHAIRMAN
Creating a Brighter Future 19 The WAVE Kristen Giles, DC
Optimal Potential 2018 Cameron Hastings, AASME, AASEM
4 News Mark Kimes, DC
Case Study Published 20 Snapshots Angel Ochoa-Rea, DC
DC2Be Revolution Jeanne Ohm, DC
Diversity and Inclusion
25 Student Perspective Steven Silk, DC
Scott Turner, CPA
7 Continuing Education The Act of Intention
CONTACT INFO
Cutting Edge CE
24 Graduation Life Chiropractic College West
14 Donor Roll Celebrating the Summer/Fall 2017
and Winter 2018 Classes
25001 Industrial Blvd.
Thank you for your support Hayward, CA 94545 USA
16 Alumni + Friends
26 Champions for Life +1 (510) 780-4500
Champion Doctor Profile — Dr. Jeana Edwards info@lifewest.edu
News
Student Champion — Eric Pinto www.lifewest.edu
Alumni Profile
@LifeWestCollege
In Memoriam 28 Book Review
LifeChiropracticCollegeWest
The Plant Paradox
LifeWestChiropractic
life_west
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THE BUZZ
THE BUZZ
KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST BUZZ ABOUT LIFE WEST STUDENTS,
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
@lifewestwave AUGUST 22, 2017
@lifewesthealthcenter OCTOBER 5, 2017
“Always a great time catching up
“We had the honor of educating our community’s
with alumni at The WAVE! Thank
High School students on the profession of
you to Voxxlife for sponsoring
Chiropractic today! We were so impressed by how
our Alumni Luncheon, we are so
many incredibly intelligent questions were asked —
greatly appreciative!”
looks like we may have some future chiropractors
right here in our local High Schools!” @life_west OCTOBER 6, 2017
@life_west DECEMBER 11, 2017
“Students, faculty, and staff gathered at Sid
Square to celebrate a happy retirement
to one of Life West’s pioneers, Dr. Louis
Tiscareno. “Dr. T”, as many students call
him, has mentored our future chiropractors
for 19 years. Dr. Gerard W Clum and Dr. Carl Dieter also stopped by to “Being interviewed by
share some of their fondest memories with Dr. T.” @marylucusflannery before I
speak to the student body at
@lifechiropracticcollegewest DECEMBER 15, 2017
my alma mater @life_west!
“There are no words that can describe how @LIVINGTHEUPGRADE
*proud* and *thrilled* I am for this young woman!
Megan and I became friends as I was opening @lifewestcollege
CHIROPRACTIQUE Urban Retreat — Mission Hills... SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
She was and is such a beacon of love and light. “Great night with Alumni +
And she now begins her journey as a Student Friends, and prospective
of Chiropractic at my Alma Mater, Life Chiropractic College West!!! students at the President’s
You’re a force of nature, Megan!! I cannot wait for the school and our Reception in Salt Lake City, Utah.
profession to get to experience that awesomeness!!!” VIA BEAU CASEY #GiveDoLoveServeTour”
@lifewestcollege
OCTOBER 25, 2017
“CCA President
STAY CONNECTED
Have you experienced a recent success, challenge, transition
Dr. (Leslie) Hewitt ’99 & or change? We’d love to hear about it.
Dr. (Michelle) Massa ’07 • Share your story • Refer a student
of @LifeWestCollege with • Mentor a graduate • Join the Alumni Association
@CBakerAD16 at a Women’s Wellness community • Donate to Life West
event. #WomeninChiropractic” @CACHIROASN Contact your alumni office:
Call us: +1 (510) 780-4500 Ext. 2420
VOL 39, ISS 1 | LIFE STYLES Email us: alumni@lifewest.edu 1
FROM THE PRESIDENT
LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST
CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Welcome to our newest edition of Lifestyles. I want to
start by wishing you a very Happy New Year. May it be
filled with health, happiness and prosperity for you and
your loved ones.
A great way to start a new year is with a new edition of
Lifestyles. In this issue, we touch on different facets of Life
West, from the classroom to the Health Center, students to
faculty, and what Life West is doing around the world. Take
the time to learn about the “Dream Team” (page 20) that is
helping to reshape Life West. You can catch up on news about
our alumni, The WAVE 2018, our featured student and doctor
section, along with articles to inspire, ignite and replenish your
thirst for chiropractic. 1
WHEN I THINK OF THE GREAT CHANGES
CHIROPRACTIC CAN AND WILL MAKE
ON THE WORLD, I KNOW IT WILL TAKE A
TEAM EFFORT TO ACTUALIZE THIS.
I also want to acknowledge the Life West Donor Roll (page 15). 1) President’s Receptiont
Our donors not only see the vision for the future of Life West, in Scottsdale, AZ; 2) Dr.
but they support it through their hearts and bank accounts. Oberstein volunteering 2
2017 proved to be a huge growth year for gifts, with increasing at Mission Trip India.
donations and many new doctors joining our President’s
Circle. That is Lasting Purpose in action — giving from one’s and correcting vertebral subluxations, and eliminating its
abundance!! devastating effect on the human species. We understand
what it takes to graduate great chiropractors, and we will
The Life West story is reaching the far corners of the globe, continue to lead the profession in the educational arena
from San Francisco to India, China to the South Pacific, and with an emphasis on the Science, Philosophy and Art of
throughout North America and Europe. Our graduates are Chiropractic.
touching the lives of people in places that chiropractic has
never been. We are setting the stage to bring long overdue Enjoy this issue of Lifestyles, and please look for ways to
changes to healthcare, while serving from a loving and caring get involved with our growth at Life West. From holding a
atmosphere. Student Recruitment Night at your office (Champion/Mentor
Program), hosting an Alumni and Friends Dinner to joining
In higher education, many major changes are taking place our President’s Circle — your involvement makes a huge
to keep up with technology and learning styles. The new difference to our college, our students, and to me personally!
generation of students are evolving at the fastest pace ever
witnessed in educational history. Life West is committed to When I think of the great changes chiropractic can and
transformational innovation — taking the lead in re-envisioning will make on the world, I know it will take a team effort to
how we graduate the best chiropractors in the world. We actualize this. It makes me think of the African word “ubuntu”,
are currently in the process of building an active learning which means: I AM BECAUSE WE ARE.
ecosystem, with our students at the core of everything we do. Please call or write if I can ever be of service, and always
This means ensuring that every student’s clinical experience remember — We are Life West.
is enhanced through time, repetition and energy, with the
academic experience as the support system for their clinical
training.
To fulfill our vision of “Creating a Brighter Future For Humanity,”
Life West recognizes the critical role of detecting, analyzing Dr. Ron Oberstein, President
VOL 39, ISS 1 | LIFE STYLES 3
LIFE STYLES NEWS
GOING LIFE WEST FACULTY
GREEN
We are GOING GREEN! This
Case Study Published
Life Chiropractic College West prides have been the Health Center Mentor
may be your LAST printed copy itself in employing the finest faculty, pro- for this amazing chiropractor. There
of Life Styles Magazine. viding the best in chiropractic education are so many great stories that can and
These days, everyone is doing their and having one of the best state-of-the- will be turned into publishable work in
part to save resources and use digital art health centers in Northern California. the years to come. As chiropractors we
opportunities to share stories. Life West Life West celebrates all these elements need to have a strong voice in human
cares deeply about the sustainability in a recently published case study, writ- potential. Case studies are just one step
of our campus, our profession, and our ten by Life West faculty member, Profes- in greater recognition.”
planet. We are using the thriving digital sor Sue Ray and former Life West faculty Life West’s non-DC faculty members
landscape as an opportunity to support member, Dr. Larry Callaway. are also incredible. Professor Sue Ray
this effort. The Life West case study was published is amazed by the value chiropractic
Our magazine will always be avail- in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & provides every day. Ray adds, “The Life
able to you digitally. The digital format Family Health. This case study, titled West student interns and Health Center
allows you to receive the latest copy doctors do amazing work. I have always
with ease — right to your inbox. We will felt that more people should be able to
email you a copy — fresh off the digital enjoy the benefits of this care. Publica-
presses if you complete the online form tion of case studies make it possible for
at lifewest.edu/lifestyles-magazine. people to see the wider applications
You can always check online, down- of chiropractic and how it might help
1 2 3
load a pdf of the entire issue or look at them overcome their own very human
1) Dr. Larry Callaway; 2) Prof. Sue Ray; problems and sufferings.”
individual articles.
3) Dr. Kayla Ambert ’15.
However, we know many of you would Life West continually strives to provide
love to have a print copy for your “Improvement in Health Outcome for the best experience for their students.
reception area so you can showcase an Infant with Type 2 Gaucher Disease The clinical experience student interns
our incredible content with your clients. Undergoing Chiropractic Care: A Case receive in the Health Center preps them
If you would like to continue to receive Report,” was based on a patient who was for life after Life West and provides
a complimentary copy of Life Styles receiving care from a Life West student them with the confidence and certainty
magazine, please go to the online form intern turned amazing DC, Dr. Kayla they will use to thrive in practice.
to register your request for a print copy. Ambert ’15, at the Monte H. Greenawalt Dr. Kayla Ambert, the student intern —
Health Center on campus. now DC, who was caring for the patient
Be sure to go online today and let us
know how you would like to receive It is always delightful to see the process at the time notes that the case is still
your copy of Life West’s Life Styles at Life West come full circle. We begin very close to her heart. She says with
Magazine in the future. by employing the best faculty, who then pride, “I am honored to have had the
educate our wonderful students, who trust and confidence of the parents
then care for our patients and contin- of this patient. This incredible patient
ue to learn, and then graduate as top taught me so much and opened my
notch chiropractors. When a case study eyes as a practitioner. I hope this study
is published, we are able to expand our brings more awareness to the bene-
teaching beyond the Life West commu- fits of chiropractic care and terminal
nity and contribute to the chiropractic illness.”
profession overall. Congratulations to all those student
Former Life West Health Center Mentor, interns turned DCs that have graduated
Dr. Larry Callaway was a favorite among from Life West. We hope that your expe-
the student population. He notes, “Life riences on campus allow you to thrive
VISIT
West provides an excellent learning in your practice! We thank all those who
environment for future doctors of chiro- have taught at Life West and dedicated
practic to hone their skills. Some of these your lives to the benefit of our students
skills are life skills, overcoming adversity, and the chiropractic profession. Life
lifewest.edu/ transitioning from student to profes-
sional and learning how to help people.
West will continue to celebrate the
amazing faculty, premier learning facili-
lifestyles-magazine The case study that was published is ties and our tradition of graduating the
TODAY!
an example of a senior intern putting most amazing doctors of chiropractic
her heart and soul into changing the life with pride and joy.
of an infant. I was fortunate enough to
4 LIFE STYLES | VOL 39, ISS 1
NEWS
CREATING A
DC2Be
Revolution
NOAH VOLZ IS AN INNOVATOR, INVENTOR AND ENTREPRENEUR.
NOAH IS ALSO A FULL TIME STUDENT AT LIFE WEST.
THIS IS A STORY OF HOW A STUDENT USED HIS
SKILLS AND INTERESTS TO BUILD
SOMETHING NEW AND USEFUL.
Noah Volz interviewing Dr. Billy DeMoss.
Noah has learned a
great deal from his
project. He has seen
Noah has a diverse background in environmental economics, patterns emerge.
yoga, massage therapy, and ayurvedic medicine. It is no won- Noah loves that no
der that with such unique interests Noah developed a mantra matter how someone
to “think big in order to live large.” He shares this message on practices, most chiro-
his youtube channel — DC2Be Revolution. practors are focused
When he was a year and a half into school, Noah was intro- on the advancement
duced to a youtube channel, started by a chiropractic student, of the profession as a whole — but manifest it in a way that
focused on “spreading and shedding light on the chiropractic sings to them the most. “My hope is that in the future we can
profession.” This inspired Noah to start his own channel. work together and overcome some of those differences so
that we can all get what we want. I’m always looking for new
The idea that inspired Noah was to explore different ways of guests. If a chiropractor is doing something innovative, cre-
practicing chiropractic — in order to develop a bigger vision ative, or out of the box, I want to talk to them.”
for his own future practice. He chose to do this on a youtube
channel so he could hone his skills as a content creator and Noah has a message to his fellow chiropractic students, “Get
to share the journey with others who would be interested involved. Build things.” Find the content that is most useful to
in the same information. After much work and research, the you and share it.”
DC2Be Revolution channel was born in August 2016. Since the project began, Noah has published interviews with
Noah has invested deeply into this project. He chose to con- over 70 chiropractors — well over 300 hours of work. “While
sider different facets of chiropractic and to look for common doing these interviews I’ve recognized that all chiropractors
threads. His purpose was to find commonalities which can have one thing in common. Whether they’re pain-based, vital-
lead to higher utilization of chiropractic care and more rec- istic chiropractors, or rehab specialists, they’re all extremely
ognition and acceptance within the health care community. generous. I’ve been impressed by the generosity of every-
Noah explains, “There’s a wide array of doctors, philosophies body in the profession.”
and modalities covered on the channel. That is deliberate. I Noah is a great example of the innovation and ambition of the
do not focus on one type of chiropractic at the exclusion of next generation of chiropractors at Life West. The future looks
other types.” bright. Viva la revolution!.
VOL 39, ISS 1 | LIFE STYLES 5
CONTINUING EDUCATION
LIFE WEST FACULTY BRING CE
TO THE CUTTING EDGE
What’s one of the greatest things about Life West? The Faculty.
What’s so great about Life West faculty? Our faculty blend their clinical expertise and
deep knowledge of vitalistic chiropractic with their love of teaching. They ride the
cutting edge of chiropractic science, philosophy and practice. And they know
how to work a crowd.
Life West faculty teach DCs too! While our Faculty love teaching DC stu-
dents, there’s a particular pleasure that comes from teaching experienced
practitioners. No grades, no exams, no excuses — just pure peer-to-peer
engagement. So whether you graduated twenty years ago or never
went to Life West at all, you can always be a Life West student!
We’re celebrating the new Faculty who have joined the CE roster
for the first time in 2018
Ramneek Bhogal DC DABCI Stephanie Bhogal DC DICCP Michelle Massa DC CEES Savannah Shortz DC MS DACBR Ankur Tayal DC ACP
Toggle Recoil Nutrition Ethics & HIPAA X-Ray Philosophy
And of course we continue to be thrilled with our returning team
Wayne Coleman DC Bryan Gatterman DC DACBR Jamie Motley DC MS DACBR Geraldine Mulhall-Wright DC Dan Murphy DC DABCO
Ethics X-Ray X-Ray Pediatric Adjusting Pain & Opioids
Visit www.lifewest.org to see the complete list of 2018 CE, as well as a growing collection of online seminars and special guests including
Mario Fucinari DC MCS-P MCS-I, Satya Sardonicus DC, Lani Simpson DC CCD and the full cast of CCSP, DACBSP (NEW!), and CCEP.
FIND OUT MORE AT lifewest.org All programs applied to or approved by the
California Board of Chiropractic Examiners for license renewal credits.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AT LIFE WEST
This fall, Dr. Ron Oberstein has issued statements on vital matters which effect the students and alumni of Life Chiropractic College
West. The following are excerpts from those statements.
The Life West Diversity Statement The Life West DACA Statement
In light of the events that have taken place in our country and The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was
around the world, the issues attached to a commitment to established, in part, to support the 700,000-800,000 young
diversity are in the forefront of our minds. Life Chiropractic people currently enrolled in American schools of higher edu-
College West has always stood, and will continue to stand, for cation. As a place of higher educational learning, guided by a
what is right, what is just, and what is in alignment not only with philosophy of Giving, Doing, Loving and Serving out of our own
our mission statement, but with our philosophy that all people abundance, Life West is committed to supporting and honoring
share the same common inborn intelligence, regardless of col- the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of all our stu-
or, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and sexual orientation. dents, including those that are enrolled in the DACA program.
Together, we can say with pride — We are Life West!!
Read the full version of these statements at
lifewest.edu/statement-on-diversity/ and
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One thing that makes Life West special is the amount of real world experience our Adams proudly adds, “As part of the
students are able to access. We house state-of-the-art clinics where students learn culture in the Nirankari Mission, it is
from real world chiropractic interactions with thousands of patients every year. customary to touch the feet of the
other person when greeting them. After
Beyond the in-house clinical experience, for surgery in two weeks. His reason for the adjustment, he knelt down on the
the college also hosts chiropractic ser- visiting me that day was to get some pain ground and touched his head to my
vice trips around the world. This provides relief before his surgery,” Adams says. feet, which my translator told me was
a kind of experience that cannot happen Adams had his patient lay face down on the highest form of respect.”
on campus. In these environments, with- the table and performed a basic diversified When asked how providing such a
out the use of sophisticated equipment analysis of his spine. life changing adjustment made him
and technology, our students test their
“Everything was pointing to a base poste- feel, Adams replied, “Honestly, I was
knowledge and quick decision making
rior sacrum and right rotated lumbar spine. extremely grateful to be part of it [Sant
while serving hundreds of patients in
When I placed the patient in the position to Nirankari Mission] and I knew that I
unusual environments.
adjust his base posterior sacrum, he was in didn’t really do anything. His body and
Ninth quarter student, Joshua Adams, extreme pain,” Adams says. his innate intelligence were ready for
had the opportunity to serve on the the change and ready to heal.”
recent Mission Trip India. While serving Adams was nervous to proceed but with
the blessing of his patient, he delivered Hearing first-hand experiences like
there, Adams met a patient who had
the adjustment. When Adams finished, the Adams’ is heart-warming on a human
never seen a chiropractor before in his
patient was in tears. He exclaimed through level. We love to share these stories
life. The patient complaint was that he
sobs of joy that he felt 90% better. Adams with the faculty and staff at Life West
was unable to squat down to use the
rechecked his lumbar spine which still felt — who work tirelessly to help hone
traditional toilets in India.
rotated to the right. the skills of our chiropractic students.
“I assessed his posture and gait as he Stories like this are shared each quarter
walked over to the table. His hands were “I had him rotate to the other side and in Friday Seminar as part of our Clinical
on his knees. He was hunched over with adjusted the fourth lumbar back into the Success Stories series.
apparent pain and discomfort portrayed proper direction. After that he said that he
felt 99% better. He got up off of the table Life West will never stop working to
through his facial expressions with every
and was able to bend over to touch his send the best chiropractors into the
hobbled step he took,” Adams recollects.
toes and squat down,” Adams describes world and to create a brighter future for
The patient explained to the transla- happily. humanity.
tor that he had an accident in the gym
JOSHUA ADAMS MAKES
where he experienced a sharp debilitat-
ing pain in his back three months prior.
A Connection in India
“He described his MRI report and x-rays,
which he brought the next day, stating
that he had stage three avascular necro-
sis of his hips and 70% destruction of the
L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc. He was scheduled
9LIFE WEST HAS A PROUD HISTORY
OF PROVIDING EXCELLENT
CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION AND
LEADERSHIP. WE HAVE NEARLY
5,000 GRADUATES WHO PRACTICE
IN LOCATIONS AROUND THE
GLOBE AND SERVE HUNDREDS
OF THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS
EVERY DAY.
A NEW
At Life West, excellence doesn’t
happen by accident. We look beyond
the traditional needs of chiropractic
education. We look forward in order
to lead and secure the needs of
future generations of chiropractors
in an ever changing healthcare
marketplace.
Extraordinary chiropractic education requires extraordinary an experienced chiropractic statesman, we know the vision is
chiropractic leadership, and we are confident we have found obtainable.
exactly that unparallelled leadership in our newly appointed
third president of Life West, Dr. Ron Oberstein. A CHIROPRACTIC LEGACY IN THE MAKING
Dr. Oberstein discovered his purpose in chiropractic when he
OUR THIRD PRESIDENT — DR. RON OBERSTEIN was in his early twenties. He injured himself playing basketball
In August 2017, Dr. Ron Oberstein was named the president in Europe and came home to meet with orthopedic doctors and
of Life Chiropractic College West after an extensive search sort out his recovery path. His life changed forever when a high
process. Dr. Oberstein brings vast experience and vision to the school friend called to check on him. This old friend was going
Life West community. Dr. Oberstein was a member of the Life to school at Life College and he was eager to share the chiro-
Chiropractic College West Board of Regents from 1991 to 2016, practic story. While Dr. Oberstein had been a regular chiroprac-
including two years as the Chairman of the Board. tic patient since the age of 13, no one had ever explained the
One of the reasons the Life West board selected Dr. Oberstein chiropractic principles.
was because of his ability to look at chiropractic education Dr. Oberstein had always planned to pursue a career where he
from the inside out — from the perspective of a chiropractor, could help people — maybe social work. But this new conversa-
with 37 years of practice experience. He carries a crystal clear tion woke something deep inside him.
vision for Life West and for the future of chiropractic. “He put the words to the tune that was playing in my head,”
When Dr. Oberstein looks ahead - he not only sees the oppor- explains Dr. Oberstein. “He hit me with the right intention, at
tunities to make chiropractic education better than it has ever the right time and right place. I knew then and there that I was
been — he also has the skills to rally and empower a team called to be a chiropractor.” The rest is history. Ron Oberstein
that can action that vision. Under the steady guidance of such began his journey into chiropractic.
10 LIFE STYLES | VOL 39, ISS 1LEGACY IN CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION
BY Mary Lucus-Flannery, DC
After Dr. Oberstein graduated from Life Chiropractic College (now humanity just within my own family — and I am humbled by the
Life University) in 1981, he went on to own private practices in Bos- number of people who have been under our care. The impact
ton and San Diego. He was in practice for a total of 37 years and we are able to collectively make — in big and little ways — is
his focus was always centered on family wellness care. one of my greatest joys.”
The chiropractic community is well acquainted with Dr. Ron and Dr. Ron and Dr. Mary have always felt called to serve the future
his wife, Dr. Mary Oberstein, who have practiced together since of chiropractic by recruiting the next generation of principled
1986. They have been a continual force of leadership and determi- chiropractors. Many years ago they began flying groups of stu-
nation in principled chiropractic. They have served on boards and dents up for special open house days at Life West. Soon other
given countless hours and dollars to supporting the work needed doctors were inspired to begin helping in the effort. “It is our
to create shared vision and action in chiropractic leadership. responsibility to guard the sacred trust of chiropractic by filling
The Obersteins are a chiropractic family. Two of Dr. Oberstein’s it with students that we have mentored and can assist,” explains
brothers are chiropractors. Lauren, Ron and Mary’s oldest daugh- Dr. Oberstein.
ter, is a chiropractor (graduated in 2014) and she is also married ON BECOMING PRESIDENT OBERSTEIN
to a chiropractor, Matt Pennetti. Their middle daughter, Morgan,
graduated from Life West in 2015 and practices in Union City, CA. Dr. Oberstein has a unique perspective as a chiropractic college
Sydney, the youngest, will graduate with her fiancé, James Hook, president. With three children so recently in school and starting
from Life West this spring. She and her fiancé, plan to practice practice, he is very aware of the current state of chiropractic
together in San Diego. education and what it takes to build a practice from scratch
today. He has seen first-hand what gaps exist in the current
Dr. Oberstein is incredibly proud of his family legacy in chiroprac- chiropractic education model and it drives him to find solutions.
tic. “It means so much to Mary and me that our kids followed in His keen business mind connects to his compassionate heart
the footsteps of their parents. I can look at the years of service to
VOL 39, ISS 1 | LIFE STYLES 11— resulting in innovation that will make an incredible impact for available to every woman, man and child on the planet. We simply
the students he serves. need more chiropractors. We need more chiropractors who own
Dr. Oberstein has delayed his plan for retirement for this new the salutogenic model. Though I might not see this in my life, I
calling as the president of Life West. He had imagined himself want to know that I did everything I was called to do in my time —
and Mary splitting time between their new home in Montana to be sure this will happen in my children’s time. No chiropractor
and their life in Southern California — but now he is working can truly rest until they have fulfilled their legacy to chiropractic.”
more hours than he has ever before in a very busy career. And WHAT IS NEXT FOR LIFE WEST
he loves every minute of it.
With new leadership comes new ideas and a new focus. At Life
Dr. Mary Oberstein explains, “Our whole family is excited for Ron West — the new focus is practice success. We envision a college
to be at the helm of Life West. He has devoted much of his life where every class is taught with a mindfulness of the chiropractic
to promoting and protecting chiropractic. This clinical experience as the center of
new position will be an excellent vehicle for intention.
him to continue serving the profession.”
Dr. Oberstein sums it up, “We all know the
universe works in mysterious ways. It was
serendipitous that the interim presidency
gave me the chance to see Life West in
a new light. When I got involved from the
inside — I saw the commitment of the faculty
and staff and the passion they bring to their
work. I experienced the dedication of the
students. The people of Life West touched
my heart and anchored me to this college in The new approach we are building at Life West
a new way.”
There is a logical progression in this chi-
Our mission is to create a lasting legacy
ropractic story. Dr. Oberstein began with a
commitment to send hundreds of student to
school (which he still does), then began shepherding the school Right now, education
from his seat on the Life West Board, and now is shaping the is changing — and the
day to day projects on campus as the third president of Life chiropractic colleges must catch up. Gen Z and Millennial
Chiropractic College West. He was called every step of the way. learning styles require new approaches, new technology, new
leadership and new thinking. Our goal is to lead the way in
He sees this same calling for every chiropractor who connects meeting the learning needs of the next generations and focus
to the principle of Lasting Purpose — to give, to do, to love, on practice success for these new generations.
to serve, from our own abundance. “I believe it is the goal of
all principled chiropractors to make sure that chiropractic is The new approach we are building at Life West will disrupt
clinical education as it has always been known. Our mission is
to create a lasting legacy focused on real world clinical excel-
lence and success.
HEALTH
CENTER
ACTIVE
PATIENTS
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STUDENT
CLUBS
STUDENT POPULATION BY YEAR
640
568
3,716
PATIENTS
PER MONTH
163
EMPLOYEES
470
502
5,270 332
354
PATIENT
VISITS
FOUR
TEEN 2X
PRESIDENT’S
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60,602
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TECHNIQUES
TAUGHT
CIRCLE
MEMBERS 14% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSDisruption occurs when someone comes in with a new
perspective and a new focus — outside the status quo. Dis-
ruption is hard because it takes incredible time and energy.
It takes patience. It takes clear communication and shared OWNING THE PRINCIPLES OF
vision. The vision which drives this innovative disruption is CHIROPRACTIC AND SALUTOGENESIS
focused on what our students need to thrive and lead chiro-
Our greatest value is in our “why”, which always inform our
practic in today’s healthcare market.
how and what. We are committed to focus on translating our
Do we need disruption in chiropractic education? Disruption principles and philosophy into everyday tools for chiroprac-
is part of a dynamic and healthy ecosystem. Our bodies go tors and patients.
through disruption as part of
the healing process. The chiro- CLINICAL RELEVANCE
practic profession has always We must graduate students who are practice ready. It is
disrupted old ways of thinking our clinical expertise and
and being. When we disrupt to-
confidence that allow us to
gether — we create incredible
thrive in business and life.
opportunities.
The new Life West Bridge
will put our students in the
clinical setting earlier and
for more hours than any
other college.
BUSINESS READINESS
will disrupt clinical education as it has always been known. We are creating a Career
focused on real world clinical excellence and success. Center and Chiropractic
Business Institute. These
programs will allow us to
This innovation is centered place students into offices across the globe as associates
on need. “We need more and independent contractors and to be there to support the
chiropractors, MANY more chiropractors. We need chiroprac- students as they transition out of Life West.
tors who are prepared to bring all the best of our profession
— the message, the principles, the adjustment and the vision to CULTURE OF LOVING SERVICE
every corner of the planet,” explains Dr. Oberstein. When we serve from our own abundance we find the lasting
The Life West Board of Regents and the Life West leadership purpose that sustains a culture of lifelong learning and giving
team, headed by Dr. Oberstein, believe that it is time to move back. The millennial generation greatly values altruism and is
forward — and that Life West is ready to lead this change. perfectly aligned to thrive in a marketplace that cares about
THE LIFE WEST LEGACY purpose.
Life West has been built upon a strong history of great chiro- COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
practic technique taught with an undiluted focus on the prin-
We value every voice and every experience. We hold space
ciples of chiropractic philosophy and a driving vision to serve
humanity with chiropractic. and seek out new demographics because these new voices
will make us better chiropractors. When we find ways to cel-
We succeed when we work together. That has always been ebrate our uniqueness we connect to people and are able to
the special sauce at Life West. Life West is not about any single
have a greater impact.
person or project. It is our shared passion and purpose that
makes us extraordinary. STUDENT FOCUS SYSTEMS
Life West is embarking on a thrilling new journey by disrupting At Life West, our number one goal is to meet the needs of
the old patterns of the past and building a modern chiroprac-
our students. We do this by creating accessibility and clarity
tic college that honors our prevailing principles and creates
new bridges to successful thought leaders and change agents of process and functions. The president’s office has an open
across the globe. We are honored to share this journey with door policy and hosts regular student forums. Our motto is
you — our alumni and friends. “hard in the classroom — easy on the campus.”
Dr. Oberstein sums it up perfectly, “Life West is ready. We have SECURING OUR EXCEPTIONAL
the right people with the right skills and the right intentions. We CULTURE AND COMMUNITY
can all be proud of how we have served the Life West students
and the chiropractic profession for many years. And together Life West is famous for our unique ability to form a close knit
— we are ready for even more. I am proud to lead this team of community and a family away from home. We do this with our
brilliant hearts and minds into the next era of innovation and commitment to each other and to a life-long journey of con-
lasting purpose.” tinuous improvement. This is one of our most special traits
and we are committed to keep it intact as we innovate.
WE ARE LIFE WEST 13ALUMNI + FRIENDS
1) Life West Senior
Executive Group at
Standard Process
headquarters;
2) Dr. Oberstein and
Dr. Stuart Hoffman with
ChiroSecure; 3) Jackie
Biron and Dr. Oberstein
with Dr. Jamie Culhane
from VOXXLife and
DONOR ROLL
President’s Circle member
1 2 3
Dr. Jeremy Steel ’10.
2017
When we give back — we magnify our impact. Together,
the people who support Life West with their donations have
made an huge impact of the students at Life West this year.
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League of Chiropractic LCCW Student Council San Francisco
ChiroTouch Care LLC
Women The Humboldt Foundation Peninsula Color Service LLC
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LevelSleep The Sam Thompson Star Catering Café
Foot Levelers, INC Amped Now, Inc. American Chiropractic Clinic
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MyOvision Andersen Family Christian Chiropractors
Microbiome Labs Titan Medical Association
National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Manufacturing, LLC
Chiropractic Association New Patient Maven John Muir Chiropractic
Ball Chiropractic Center Vasper Systems
Standard Process Practice Evolution Prime Center
Bank of the West
VOXXLife Prime Kinetix
William M. Harris Family
Foundation
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
The President’s Circle is a strong group of committed chiropractors who want to see Life West flourish, and
keep the principle alive in our great profession. Every dollar donated goes directly to the Student Experience.
LEADERSHIP Darci Andersen DC Brian Flannery
DC DPhCS MBA
Ryan J Hulsebus Geraldine
Mulhall-Wright DC ‘97
Scott M. Sawyer DC
Claudia Anrig DC Dale Johnson Ph.D Bruce Schneider DC
$10,000+ Steven Gall DC Armen Kendig DC Sue Virginia Mullen DC ‘97 Frederick Schofield DC
Sergio F Azzolino DC ‘98
Eric Jon McKillican DC LCP Skylar Gemmer DC ‘09 Daniel Murphy DC and Susan Schofield
FICPA DPhCS ‘93 and Nick Baker DC ‘07 Darci Kendrick DC ‘99
Joseph Ball DC Kristen Giles DC Peter J Kevorkian DC and Michelle Schaer DC Tristan Schwab DC
Nancy McKillican
and Carol Ball DC and Paul Ruscica DC Mahsa Khodabakhsh DC ‘10 John Nab Peter Seguinot DC ‘05
Patricia McLean
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Carolyn Griffin DC Jon Ross Nichols DC ‘96
PLATINUM John Bergman DC
and Martin Griffin
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Jack Nolle DC ‘00
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$5,000 - $9,999 Lisa Bilodeau David Guzzardo DC ‘86 Ronald Oberstein DC Jeremy Steel DC ‘10
Jen Kordonski DC ‘04 and
Adam Del Torto DC Cameron Habel and Mary Oberstein DC and Jackie Steel DC ‘10
Anatole J Bogatski PhD Mark Kordonski DC ‘04
Ralph Ortiz DC Terri Hamilton DC ‘93 Angel Ochoa-Rea DC ‘14 Jason Stockton DC ‘97
Lance A Casazza DC Himmat Lal DC
Jeffrey Scholten DC Curtis Han DC ‘98 Takeshi Ogura DC ‘98 Rick Swecker DC ‘03
George C Casey DC Brian Lieberman DC
Steven Silk DC ‘91 and BJ Hardick DC Thomas Oliver DC ‘98 Ryan J Sweet DC ‘04
Lona Cook DC Maxwell R Lippman DC ‘09
Raelynn Cancel DC ‘90 Cliff Hardick DC Lisa Olszewski DC
Micheline Cote DC Mary J Lucus-Flannery DC Ankur Tayal DC ‘09
Sukhjinder Singh Donald E Harte DC Ralph Ortiz DC
Nenos Damerchie DC Don MacDonald DC Larry Thill DC ‘91
Robert A. Davison DC ‘87 Cameron Hastings Suzane Mansour Thomas J Osborne DC Candice Tin So DC ‘10
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Scott Donaldson DC Paul Hodgson DC ‘10 David Melendez DC and Kendall Price DC Robin Welch DC
EMERALD John Donofrio DC and
and Gina Illia DC ‘10 Lorraine Melendez DC Vikas Puri DC Robert Woolery ‘92
$1,200 - $2,499 Yvonne Yurichko DC Stuart Hoffman Scott Mindel DC Brandon Roberts DC ‘01 Miaken L Zeigler DC
Steven Adams ‘99 Sean Drake Kyle Hulsebus DC ‘11 Michael Moore DC Kristopher Royal Mark T Zeigler DC
David M. Amaral DC ‘88 MS DC CCSP ICCSP and Shanti Michael Morris DC ‘98 Susan Salem DC ‘93
and Mary Amaral Virdi-Hulsebus DC ‘09 and Serge Merlin
Clifford Fisher DC
14 LIFE STYLES | VOL 39, ISS 1ALUMNI + FRIENDS
“N EVER DOUBT THAT A SMALL GROUP OF THOUGHTFUL,
COMMITTED CITIZENS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. INDEED,
IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT EVER HAS.” – MARGARET MEAD
4 5 6 7
4) Our tribe feeling your support at Life 101; 5) Dr. Oberstein with President Circle members Dr. Don MacDonald and
Brandi MacDonald 6) Rob DeMattia with Foot Levelers, Inc, Charlie Dubois with Standard Process, Dr. Oberstein, and
Robert Moberg with ChiroTouch; 7) Dr. Oberstein with President’s Circle members Dr. Himmat Lal and Namita Lal.
SUPPORTERS
GOLD James M Siller DC Jeff Devine DC Stephanie Libs Julia Thomas
Pinkerton DC ‘12
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$600 - $1,199 Gary Weinstein DC Jess Matthew
Paula Edwards Sitiveni Manoa Robert Marlin Woolery ‘92
Kristine A Hicks DC ‘96 Pontious DC ‘87
Jacob Young DC Arturo Espinoza Suzane J Mansour
SILVER Philippe Farner Deborah Marin Tom Powell
IN-KIND
BRONZE Joshua Fitzgerald Marc Martin Kendall Price
DONATIONS
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William Battista Ronald James
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Robert Bishop Kathy S Doyle DC
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Robert A Davison DC ‘87 Robert Peterson Association of Brian Flannery Bradley Hennen David J Currie DC
NeMani Delaibatiki Anthony Mitchell San Francisco DC DPhCS MBA ClaireMarie Holman DC ‘86 Philippe Farner
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Send checks to Office of Institutional Advancement, Life Chiropractic College West, 25001 Industrial Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545.
Visit our website at www.lifewest.edu and make a donation directly online.NEWS The latest updates from the Life West
Alumni + Friends community.
Alumni Updates
Dr. Beau Casey ’03 has been in
significant transition over the past
few years. He sold his practice,
Chiropractique Urban Retreat, in San
Diego to Dr. Paul Peterson ’12, and
then proceeded to reinvent himself.
The transformation included a new
partner, Jon Davitte, whom he married on
November 11, 2017. Congratulations Beau!
REUNITING Dr. Trevor Miller ’13, who practices at Life
AT THE WAVE
Chiropractic Office in Sebastopol, CA is
well-known in equine circles as a member
of the Miller family who, for at least
In August, Life West kicked off The three generations, have been breeding
1
WAVE with a welcome reception for and raising champion Arabian horses.
our alumni reunion years that includ- Representing Miller Arabians, Trevor has
ed a campus tour as well as throwback traveled and ridden his family’s horses,
memorabilia, music and sharing lots of great bringing home national recognition.
memories. Life West also hosted our annual Also, in his so-called “spare time”, Trevor
Alumni + Friends luncheon sponsored by shows champion Dobermans.
VOXXLife which was filled with our greatest
supporters. Dr. Savannah Shortz ’14 has recently
2 joined the Life West faculty after
Interested in reunion events at this completing her DACBR at the University
year’s WAVE? Get all of the details at 1) Class of 2007 20-year reunion; of Western States in Oregon. Dr. Shortz
alumni@lifewest.edu. 2) Class of 1997 10-year reunion. covered Radiology courses for Dr. Jamie
Motley ’09 while she was on maternity
PHILOSOPHY AT LIFE WEST leave after giving birth to a daughter,
Zahra, on September 20, 2017. In addition
On October 29th, six members of the Life West community were awarded the to completing her DACBR in the past
status of ACP by the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers. This ceremony was the year, Savannah got married. She and her
culmination of a year of diligent study and original work in Chiropractic Philosophy. wife, Laura are settling into their new life
We congratulate Dr. Jack Bourla Dean of Clinics; Dr. Skylar Gemmer ’09; Dr. Matt here in the Bay Area.
Santos ’13; Dr. Jeremy Steel ’10 faculty; Dr. Jeanett Tapia ’10; and Dr. Ankur Tayal
’09 Philosophy Department Chair. Dr. Tim Errington ’03 and his wife
Vanessa, who had twins during his
As a result of their efforts, each is now entitled to affix the honorary designation ACP last year at Life West, have recently
after their name. Congratulations on your efforts. We are delighted you will be with opened their fourth chiropractic office in
us to keep the philosophy of chiropractic alive and well at Life West. Singapore.
DR. GRANT SMITH CHIROPRACTOR, TRIATHLETE, MARTIAL ARTS MASTER AND AUTHOR
Along with his degree from Life Chiropractic Dr. Smith is also an elite triathlete and has competed in over 100 tri-
College West, Dr. Grant Smith ’95 has a athlons. He was a member of Team USA in 2009-2010 and in 2017
Fellowship and is a Diplomate with the Inter- he competed internationally and was a multiple Ironman finisher.
national Academy of Medical Acupuncture. This chiropractor has spent a lifetime in athletics and has dedicated
Dr. Smith practices in Fountain Hills, Arizona his career to help others obtain their fitness goals and healthy life-
— where he and his wife, Tralonie, also run a styles. In his former career, Dr. Smith was a professional racquetball
martial arts studio. player and was on the pro tour in the late 1990s.
Dr. Smith is a Master Instructor and is the Dr. Smith has served as a columnist and health advisor for Racquet-
president of the Yun Moo Kwan Associa- ball Magazine and was a health and fitness columnist for Taekwon-
tion of Korean Martial Arts Schools. He holds a 7th Dan Black Belt do Times Magazine. He is also an author of two fictional novels. You
in Hapkido and a 7th Dan in WTF Taekwondo. He is the Arizona can find his published works at Amazon.com under Grant Patrick
Regional Director for Hwa Rang Kwan Korean Martial Arts Schools. Smith.
Master Smith is a Certified “Guro” in Pekiti Tirsia Kali through the
Asia Pacific PTK Association under Tuhon Rommel Tortal and is also Currently, Dr. Smith travels around the US, training in the Pekiti
the Arizona Regional Director for Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Tirsha Kali tactical combat system. Master Smith is the founder of
Warrior Camp — a specialized training camp for kids ages 10-18
ALUMNI PROFILE
which teaches aspects of combat and survival.
16ALUMNI + FRIENDS Dr. Frederik Emil Schultz
October 25, 1944 - September 11, 2017
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 2017 AWARDS Fred Schultz was a
treasured member
In conjunction with the annual meeting of the Life West Alumni Association Board, the of the Life West
board announced and presented four alumni awards for 2017 community who
2017 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year devoted a large
portion of his life
Dr. Ian Davis-Tremayne ’08 practices at Upper Cervical Chiroprac-
to the success of
tic of Marin in Mill Valley, CA and was a speaker at The WAVE in
2011 where he discussed his experience of providing chiropractic
the college. The community learned
care to prisoners at San Quentin Prison along with other volun- of his passing through his wife Rita
teers. Dr. Tremayne is also co-founder of The Upper Cervical Rev- Harrington who wrote, “Fred lost his
olution, and he travels the world training other chiropractors and battle with pancreatic cancer after 14
chiropractic students to become the future leaders in the Upper Cervical community. He months of treatment with all the latest
believes that the best way to touch the world is through the hands of his students. advances. He would want me to say
thanks to all his family and friends
2017 Distinguished International Alumna of the Year for their kindness, good wishes and
Dr. Janelle Dong MacBay ’08 practices with her husband Derek prayers. Fred was a special person,
MacBay at Pinnacle Chiropractic in Singapore. She is the mother outgoing, happy, kind, sharing,
of two and an accomplished athlete. Dr. Dong is a founding board intelligent, and interested in everyone
member of the WCA-Singapore, (currently Alliance of Chiroprac- and everything.” Fred made many
tic-Singapore) and was the first chiropractic doula in Singapore. She lasting memories with the Life West
was integral in setting up the first holistic birthing center in Singa- Tribe throughout his tenure at Life
pore and integrating it with in-house chiropractic care. West, from 1986 – 2010. We thank
Fred for his years of excellence and
2017 Distinguished Alumni Service Awards
service to Life West. We appreciate
in expression of gratitude and appreciation for more than 25 years of service to the
him dearly and send love and support
college and the chiropractic profession.
to his family.
Dr. David Amaral ’88 has practiced in Madera, CA for almost 30 years,
and is now retiring from practice. A former Life West Alumni Board Dr. John Donofrio
member, Dr. Amaral and his family have been members of the Presi- January 28, 1953 - October 14, 2017
dent’s Circle for over 20 years. His chiropractic legacy continues in his
daughter, Michelle, who will soon be enrolling at Life West. On Friday, October
Dr. Raelynn Cancel ’90 practices with her husband, Dr. Steve Silk 20th, the chiropractic
’91, at Wiarton Family Chiropractic Centre in Wiarton, ON. They have profession laid
been President’s Circle members for over 15 years and her husband to rest one of its
is a long time member of the Life West Board of Regents. brightest and most
beloved doctors,
Dr. Ross Williams ’86 has retired from practice in Key West, Fl after
John Donofrio. Life
more than 30 years. He is remembered at the College for his spon-
Chiropractic College West knew and
sorship of the Flynn & Williams Chiropractic Hands painting which has graced the halls of
loved Dr. Donofrio, as a frequent guest
the campus for 17 years and depicts the hands of Dr. Dan Pogrelis, a faculty member and
to our campus and a dear friend to
Clinic Director before his untimely death. Dr. Ross was also the sculptor who created the
our students. Together, we mourned
“Tree of Life” which was in Sid Square for many years.
the loss of our mentor, colleague and
A Blast from the Past
teacher, who died in his sleep on
THE LIFE WEST TRIBE October 14, 2017. He will be greatly
It was a great sur-
prise to receive a
WOULD LOVE TO
HEAR WHAT YOU’VE
missed by current students and
alumni alike. While he is known for his
incredible work in preparing students
IN MEMORIAM
visit from Dr. Grant BEEN UP TO!
Thompson! for their national boards, his impact
Submissions may be is much greater than that. He was a
In the 1980’s Dr. published (space permitting) servant leader who used his talents
Thompson and his in subsequent issues of to help each person he knew become
wife, Betty, came Vital Times and Life Styles, a better version of themselves. We
to Life West all the or on social media. Please will always remember you, Dr. John
Dr. Ron Oberstein, Dr. Grant way from Australia
submit your updates via email Donofrio.
Thompson and Dr. Gerald Clum
to serve the needs alumni@lifewest.edu
of budding chiropractors. Dr. Thompson was chair or call Life West is establishing a scholarship
of the philosophy department, and Betty worked in +1 (510) 780-4500 Ext. 2420. in honor of Dr. John Donofrio and
the admissions department. Dr. Thompson’s pas- his wife, Dr. Yvonne YuRichko. If
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Submitting any content indicates your
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consent for it to be published in any Life
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