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THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST
VO L 38 | I S S 2 | 2017
When
Science
Met
Subluxation
with
Dr. Heidi
Haavik
I N TH I S I SSU E
Be the Mentor
You Wish You Had
The Story of Connection
Online CE at Life West
CONTENTS
LIFE STYLES MAGAZINE
VOLUME 38, ISSUE 2
PUBLISHER
Ronald Oberstein, DC
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Mary Lucus-Flannery, DC
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
FEATURES Laura Johnston Bratt
MANAGING EDITOR
4 Be the Mentor You Wish You Had Margarita Ablaza
Our Champion doctors believe that mentorship is the bedrock of the chiropractic
profession. We want to make it easy for you to do what you already do — help DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
others discover this wonderful career. Raymond Ibale
DIGITAL DIRECTOR
8 When Science Met Subluxation Rich Choe
with Heidi Haavik WEB MANAGER
Every chiropractor values the science, art and philosophy of chiropractic — but science Steven Sarmiento
and research often get lost in daily practice. What if science and research could
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
catapult your practice to greatness?
Crisselle Garrido
Jim Hawkins
22 The Story of Connection with Jordan Fairley Nancy McKillican
We all have patients who touch our hearts and souls and leave us forever changed. Dan Murphy, DC
This young chiropractor shares his story of a patient who taught him to connect and
trust himself. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Wyland Luke
Dan Trotter
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See what’s trending online What we’ve been up to
BOARD OF REGENTS
3 From the President 20 Snapshots Jimmy Nanda, DC, CHAIRMAN
The Importance of Philosophy and Subluxation Kristen Giles, DC
23 On Campus Cameron Hastings, AASME, AASEM
6 News The Magic of Friday Seminar Mark Kimes, DC
Board of Regents Update Angel Ochoa-Rea, DC
WSCUS Accreditation 24 Continuing Education Jeanne Ohm, DC
Spring for Life 2017 — The Force Awakens Online CE at Life West Steven Silk, DC
Scott Turner, CPA
12 Alumni + Friends 25 Graduation
News CONTACT INFO
Celebrating the
In Memoriam Winter/Spring/Summer Classes of 2017 Life Chiropractic College West
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14 Hawk Talk 26 Champions for Life Hayward, CA 94545 USA
Adventures on the Road
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15 Donor Roll Student Champion — Rupina Khanna info@lifewest.edu
www.lifewest.edu
28 Book Review
16 Athletics A Nation in Pain: @LifeWestCollege
2017 National Rugby Champion Gladiatrix Healing Our Biggest Health Problem LifeChiropracticCollegeWest
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
THE IMPORTANCE OF
PHILOSOPHY AND SUBLUXATION
Since the late 1800’s, chiropractors have hung their hats on two hooks
— the vertebral subluxation and chiropractic philosophy.
In the early 1900’s, chiropractors built the profession by military, or even
getting sick people well — people who had been told there abuse victims?
was nothing the medical community could do for them. At that Currently we
time, there wasn’t a need for “evidenced-based” practitioners, have an epidemic
as the proverbial “proof was in the pudding!” People simply of opioid use
experienced regaining their health and improving their lives in the USA. As
through the chiropractic adjustment. chiropractors, we
Back then, we did not have the ability to conduct scientific know the answer
studies that showed when and how pressure was released in to increased
the nervous system when we corrected a misaligned vertebrae health is not in a
(subluxation). The science was always there however. Those pill or potion. We
chiropractors were working with the same science that exists understand the
today. Much like gravity and the law of relativity — scientific inherent, recuperative power that is within each of us will
principles are present and in effect long before they are work better when there is no interference impeding its action.
“discovered.” Does man really discover something, or are we Whether we can scientifically validate the recuperative power
finding what is already in existence? has no effect on whether or not it is there. In fact, could it
be that the power that heals us is the identical
energy that allows us to think through research
“IF I DID MY JOB OF CORRECTING THEIR projects?
Yet, part of our profession continually downplays
SUBLUXATION, AND TAUGHT THEM WELL the philosophical aspect and compares it to
someone being a “religious zealot.” The same
ABOUT INNATE INTELLIGENCE, THEY WILL debunkers sit with the same philosophical
“zealot” at church on Sunday, singing the same
RETURN AND HEAL.” — HERBERT ROSS REAVER hymns, and feeling the same fulfillment when
they are driving home. It is interesting how
humans tend to compartmentalize areas of their
It is vital that chiropractic philosophy is the basis for modern lives that don’t need to be separated. In fact, if all these parts
chiropractic research. Our philosophy informs the questions were integrated, there would be more like-minded people in
we ask. As our knowledge of science moves forward, the world — and more chiropractors!!
chiropractic research will allow us to describe and validate Finally, let’s look at the underlining premise: Our philosophy
our philosophy. When we “discover” through research that drives everything we do in chiropractic. It drives our research,
chiropractic philosophy describes the world accurately, why do our certainty and the correction of vertebral subluxation.
our “evidence based” practitioners look unfavorably on those Whether someone understands the philosophy or not, and
who are more philosophically aligned? delivers an adjustment, the patient will heal. However, the
In my experience, philosophical chiropractors are more person who owns the philosophy will communicate the “why”
advanced and forward-thinking than their “evidence based” to their patients, which in turn will create a deeper connection
brethren, as they are utilizing the philosophy to ground for chiropractic within that person, thus having them refer
themselves in their certainty while helping humankind through others and ultimately become lifelong chiropractic advocates.
the correction of vertebral subluxations. I remember the day in the mid 90’s when I heard Herbert
Is chiropractic research important? Yes. Should we, as a Ross Reaver say of his patients, “If I did my job of correcting
profession, invest in research programs and projects? Again, their subluxation, and taught them well about innate
my answer is an emphatic YES!! Research validates to the intelligence, they will return and heal.” That’s the important
world what the philosophically oriented chiropractor already connection between our philosophy and subluxation.
has experienced is true.
Imagine there is a research project on chiropractic and PTSD,
and this research shows the correlation of the correction of
subluxation with decreased post-traumatic stress. Think of the
incredible ways we would be able to use this research for the Dr. Ron Oberstein, Interim President
VOL 38, ISS 2 | LIFE STYLES 3
FROM THE ADMISSIONS ESSAY OF Patrick Martens
THAT SOMETHING HOW TO MENTOR
THE DAY I MADE THE DECISION THAT I WANTED TO BECOME A POTENTIAL
A CHIROPRACTOR WAS THE SAME DAY THAT I APPLIED TO LIFE WEST. THAT CHIROPRACTOR
SOMETHING THAT HAD BEEN WHISPERING “CHIROPRACTIC” IN MY EAR WAS
NO LONGER WHISPERING. IT WAS SHOUTING: “THIS IS IT!” AND I WENT FOR IT. Have them shadow you for a
I remember the very moment I knew that I My focus has shifted from myself to oth- day or afternoon. Show them
would become a chiropractor. I was at Dr. er people. I want to help people become patient care and share success
Brett Jones ’13 practice. It was a beautiful the most awesome version of them- stories and some behind the
day and there was a steady flow of prac- selves that they possibly can become! scenes insights into your practice
tice members. Each person was there to I want everybody to spring out of bed, success. What are you most proud
be connected to their higher purpose and greet the sun, and pinch themselves at of in your practice?
to experience a welcoming community. how amazing their life has become —
No matter how busy he was, Brett gave just to make sure they’re actually awake! Hook them up with a colleague
each person his full attention. He was I want to live with that something. That who practices differently than
smiling and laughing and enjoying every same something allowed me to meet you to do a half day shadow.
moment of it. He was in the zone. And he Dr. Fred Schofield who was unable to
was happy! He was serving others and refrain from screaming into my soul,
loving to serve others. Explain why you love your job
“You couldn’t have stumbled into a and why chiropractic is differ-
It was as if Brett could read the subtitle better room!” at my first Champions ent than other health professions.
in my mind — which read, “I want to find Weekend at Life West. Dr. Fred is so Help them understand the vitalistic
THAT sense of purpose for myself.” He excited about what he does and who philosophy and why a salutogenic
grabbed a book with D.D. Palmer’s name he has become, it is contagious. approach allows your patients to
on it, and flipped to a story titled, That That same something consistently brings be empowered in their lives.
Something. When he handed me that amazing people into my life. That same
book, I knew that what I was about to something kept poking me to consider
learn was going to be important. All he Get your student connected to
chiropractic. That same something has
said was, “this is my favorite story.” Life West and help them research
sent me on tangents looking for my truth.
admissions at www.lifewest.edu/
I went out on his back patio to sit with si- When I really search for the reason why prospective-students
lence in the garden. It was sunny outside, I want to become a chiropractor, I realize
and with the cool breeze on my face, I de- that I’ve ALWAYS wanted to become a
voured every word of that story. The man Encourage student to do more
chiropractor! I want to work hard, love
in the story started out completely lost, research by visiting Life West
deeply, realize my full potential, go be-
like I had been. Then that man found that for Champions Weekend at
yond that full potential, and assist others
something — something which cannot be www.lifewestchampions.com
to come along with me.
put into precise words.
What better way to connect others to
That something, once acquired, guides their higher purpose than chiropractic? If your student wants to know
you to live a meaningful life of purpose. I The best way to find connection is to more about admissions –
realized that I had been looking for that start with the body, and the function of connect them directly to the
something too. That something keeps the mind and the nervous system. This Life West Admissions team at
me up late at night and gets me out of is exactly what chiropractic does. A chi- 510/780-4501 or admissions@
bed early in the morning. That something ropractor helps others to feel. A chiro- lifewest.edu – where we can walk
gives me a sense of purpose, and guides practor promotes a healthy lifestyle for them through the requirements
me every day in each moment. It tells me others to optimize their mind and body (be aware – some of the require-
how to be, how to treat other people, how connection. A chiropractor helps others ments have changed) and make
to live in the present, and how to serve to connect to their higher purpose, and the application process as simple
others in my community. to live in alignment with their values! and painless as possible. Or direct
That something is the place where you no them to our webpage to review
My something is still screaming, this time their options at www.lifewest.edu
longer question whether what you’re do- with excitement for being on its laser
ing is right or not. It just is. And it just is ex- focused track to help and serve others,
actly what it needs to be, because you are
what you need to be just by being you.
and to love the entire process along the HOW CAN I GET MATERIALS
journey. FROM THE COLLEGE?
It took 29 years of my life to find chiro- I am ready to become the person I need
practic as my higher purpose, my calling. Contact the Life West
to be, in order to do the things I need to
It took 29 years, but ever since I found Enrollment Concierge at
do. And I’m even more empowered for
it I’ve been set on a focused laser beam admissions@lifewest.edu
finding my “why,” my something, that will
path that speaks to my authentic purpose. or 510/780-4501
guide me on my journey.
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ENROLLMENT
BE THE MENTOR
YOU WISH YOU HAD
ONCE UPON A TIME YOU WERE LOOKING FOR A CAREER. YOU KNEW YOU WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. YOU
KNEW YOU WANTED TO HAVE MEANINGFUL WORK. YOU KNEW YOU WANTED TO BE A SUCCESS. YOU KNEW YOU
WANTED ALL THAT BUT YOU REALLY DID NOT KNOW HOW OR WHAT WOULD MAKE THAT HAPPEN. YOU WERE
CONFUSED AND LOST. ENTER YOUR MENTOR.
So many of you had a mentor who the incredible difference you could The chiropractic profession is filled with
helped you find your true path to suc- make in people’s lives every day. Your incredible mentors who have shep-
cess. Your mentor helped you discover mentor showed you your own capacity herded so many potential chiropractors
your interest in helping people to heal to become the best version of yourself into a path to their own greatness and
naturally and become empowered in and to keep moving even when if felt possibility. Chiropractic success is built
their health. Your mentor showed you uncertain or scary. on mentorship and connection.
We love to work with the students who are referred to Life West by chiropractors.
They have become attracted to chiropractic because they connect to the idea
of making a difference through natural health care. They have a vision for
themselves that can carry them through the challenges of admissions and
completing the program. They have a heart for service that they have learned by
watching your dedication to your profession.
30%
OF STUDENTS WHO APPLY TO
LIFE WEST ARE REFERRED BY A
CHIROPRACTOR
40% OF STUDENTS COMING TO
CHAMPIONS WEEKEND ARE
REFERRED BY A CHIROPRACTOR
Not sure how to best encourage a prospective student?
Send them to a Champions Weekend!
Champions weekend is a two day event for prospective students which is held on Life West’s
campus four times a year. Each January, April, August and October we host prospective
students and their guests at an immersive on-campus experience. Students meet faculty and
staff, spend time with current students and workshop the chiropractic education experience.
This is the perfect way to connect your student with our resources and mentors.
For more information and to register for a Champions Weekend visit
www.LifeWestChampions.com
VOL 38, ISS 2 | LIFE STYLES 5
NEWS
NEW LIFE WEST ACHIEVES
BOARD OF WSCUC Accreditation
REGENTS
CHAIR AND
MEMBERS
In November of 2016, The Life Chi-
ropractic College West Board of Re-
gents unanimously elected Dr. Amit
(Jimmy) Nanda ’03 as its new Chair.
Dr. Nanda has served on the Life
West Board since 2014 and as the
Chair of the Governance Committee
since 2015 The Life West Board of Regents and best chiropractors on the planet. The
The election of Dr. Nanda, which Interim President, Dr. Ron Oberstein entire Board of Regents feels great
followed the appointment of former were delighted to announce, in March pride in this accomplishment and as
board Chair, Dr. Ron Oberstein to of 2017, that Life Chiropractic College an alumnus of Life West, I have never
become the college’s Interim Presi- West had successfully achieved re- been more proud.”
dent, is especially notable since he gional accreditation from WASC Senior “This achievement would not have
is believed to be the first Chiroprac- College and University Commission been possible without the incredi-
tic College Board Chair of Indian (WSCUC). ble work of so many brilliant people
origin. Dr. Nanda is an Ontario-based Dr. Oberstein congratulated the Life across campus. We have had tremen-
chiropractor and founder of the India West team, “The Life West communi- dous assistance from faculty, staff
Association of Chiropractic Doctors. ty continually impresses me with the and administrators, working countless
He has focused significantly on pro- level of service and commitment to hours to make this vision come to life
moting diversity — including through excellence I see on campus every day. for Life West,” reports Life West Vice
enhanced recruitment efforts and in- This victory is a win for each and every President of Academic Affairs, Dr.
ternational seminars — for Life West one of us and most importantly for Scott Donaldson.
and throughout the profession. the students who graduate from Life The future of Life West is very bright.
In March of 2017, The Life Chiroprac- West and shape the future of this great Dr. Oberstein reminds us, “Thank you
tic College West Board of Regents profession.” for your support and your shared vi-
welcomed two new board members, Accreditation with WSCUC represents sion for what we can achieve together
Dr. Angel Ochoa-Rea and Mr. Camer- a great step for
on Hastings. Life West and What WASC Accreditation Means to Life West Students and
Dr. Angel Ochoa-Rea ’03 is a suc- demonstrates the Graduates Now that Life West has achieved regional accred-
cessful alumnus of Life West who quality of a Life itation, students who graduate with a DC degree from LCCW
practices in San Diego, California West education. can transfer those credits to other accredited undergraduate or
and is also the President and Found- Life West began its postgraduate programs, depending on the institution.
er of the National Gay and Lesbian candidacy status
on July 15, 2015 Effective Date These benefits are retroactive to all those who
Chiropractic Association. Mr. Camer- have graduated since Life West received candidacy status with
on Hastings is a business consultant and since that date
many hours of WSCUC on July 15, 2015.
and has a background as an execu-
tive in a multi-national corporation. diligence and plan-
Mr. Hastings lives in Toronto, Ontar- ning have led to this exciting news. in chiropractic. Life West is shining at
io, Canada and has been involved in The Chairman of the Life West Board its brightest today, and I am excited to
chiropractic business development of Regents, Dr. Jimmy Nanda, thanked see the great accomplishments Life
for many years. the entire community who pulled West will bring to the profession and to
together to make the moment a reality. the world.”
The Life West Board of Regents
looks forward to the positive “I never doubted that this team would Life Chiropractic College West is ac-
outcomes brought forth by these accomplish this important goal. The credited by the CCE (Council on Chiro-
changes within the board. team at Life West is unparalleled practic Education) and WSCUC (WASC
in their passion, determination and Senior Commission of Universities and
commitment to producing the very College).
6 LIFE STYLES | VOL 38, ISS 2
NEWS
SPRING FOR LIFE AT LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST BROUGHT FORTH A LOVE FOR CHIROPRACTIC, INNATE
INTELLIGENCE, UNIVERSAL FORCES, AND ALL THINGS STAR WARS. THE ANNUAL STUDENT COUNCIL EVENT FELL
ON MAY 4TH, “MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU” DAY AND THEREFORE WAS TITLED “SPRING FOR LIFE – THE
UNIVERSAL FORCE AWAKENS.”
The day long celebration was broken up
into a morning seminar hosted on campus
and an off-site picnic filled with fun, games,
and good ‘ole Life West tribe bonding.
In the morning, Life West welcomed Dr.
Alex Nunn, Dr. Jack Bourla and Dr. Natasha
Fallahi ’15 – and students Patrick Martens,
Travis Rodman, and Christian McCallum.
Each brought a unique passion and stories
to inspire and teach the Life West communi-
ty in the packed Standard Process Assem-
bly Hall.
The halls of Life West were turned into bat-
tlefields as light sabers were drawn by costumed Jedis and More good-natured battles continued at Central Park in
Darth Vader’s, along with ‘droids, rebels and creatures like Fremont, CA as each class had the opportunity to compete
Han Solo and Jabba the Hut, all ready to compete in the Star for cash prizes in a quarter vs. quarter tug-o-war match. The
Wars costume contest. picnic provided tons of great food, raffle prizes and fun, all
hosted and planned by Student
1 2 3 Council.
In the midst of midterms, it’s events
like these that fuel our students
with the “Life West Special Sauce”
that is so frequently mentioned with
affection by our tribe. Students, staff
and faculty were able to bond and
strengthen friendships that will last
a lifetime - sharing a love for chiro-
practic and innate ability.
1) Peyton O’Connor and Chee Kue;
2) Alex Nunn; 3) Ulysses Espinosa.
BY Margarita Ablaza
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BYMary Lucus-Flannery, DC
ILLUSTRATION BY Laura Johnston Bratt
DR. HEIDI HAAVIK WASN’T ALWAYS A CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH GURU.
Heidi was once a young chiropractor who was curious about how and why things
worked. There was little scientific evidence that could explain WHY adjusting
the spine would impact the body as she was observing in practice. She simply
had to know more.
After graduating from New Zealand College of Chiropractic, Heidi began
a post-graduate course in adult education at the University of
Auckland, simply for fun. She bumped into her chiropractic instructor,
Dr. Bernadette Murphy, who talked her into doing post-graduate
papers in neuroscience across four different departments.
Heidi did not see herself as smart enough to do a PhD, but with
Bernadette’s encouragement and top grades in all four departments, she
started a PhD anyway. Once she began, she was bitten by the “science and research
bug” and fell in love with the pursuit. What could be more exciting than discovering
the mechanisms of chiropractic care?
It was clear to Heidi that we were missing a biologically plausible mechanism for
why adjusting the spine could make people feel and function better. She wanted to
understand what happens within the central nervous system when we adjust the
spine — especially when we adjust dysfunctional segments called vertebral sublux-
ations. Heidi wanted to figure out why spinal function was so important to brain function.
Heidi did not care what the results of her research would be. She only cared that chiroprac-
tors could better understand HOW chiropractic works through careful, systematic, high
quality, basic science research experiments. She wasn’t trying to prove or disprove any-
thing. She sought only to understand.
9HOW TO DESCRIBE THE RAPIDLY EVOLVING WORLD OF
CHIROPRACTIC RESEARCH
A As her work progressed, Heidi began to see how we can use
research to understand and better explain what we do. In the
past, chiropractors have considered research boring and of
little use in practice. As a research fanatic, Heidi makes it her
MODERN
personal mission to demonstrate how fun, exciting and useful
USING research can be.
Most practicing chiropractors don’t read or use research
SCIENCE much. Aside from the odd publication that gets shared
on Facebook, most chiropractors do not see chiropractic
research articles. For Heidi, this is a shame. The public loves
A subluxation is when the brain is not moving things solid science and research – and they deserve to be told
properly in a portion of the spine given the task at hand. about the latest research by their family chiropractor.
For example, the spine may be moving when it should not Heidi’s team has created an online monthly program where
(e.g. while lifting), or not moving when it should (e.g. while members are given the latest information and resources to
running), or not reflexively responding to help us maintain help them do exactly that. By staying up to date with the
balance and prevent falls. latest science (on a variety of topics) chiropractors are able to
Because we cannot see our spine, the brain relies on the easily share this information with their patients, the public and
messages it gets from the small muscles close to the spine with other health care providers.
and skull to be able to ‘see’ what is happening in the spine. “I believe that chiropractic care is currently under-valued and
When parts of the spine are not moving properly this under-utilized. Our history has been a turbulent one, and
affects the way the brain perceives what is going on in our rightly or wrongly, we remain marginalized and on the fringe
bodies and the environment around us, making our brain’s of conventional health care. We have survived as a profession
knowledge of what is going on less accurate. for two main reasons. First and foremost because of our great
clinical results. Also because of our unique philosophy. With-
When we are subluxated — we may notice this as clumsi- out our philosophy we probably would have lost our identity
ness. We may notice we keep hitting our head getting into and been swallowed up by the medical profession.”
our car, or knocking our elbow on door frames, or tripping
over our own feet. This can also manifest as back pain, Heidi believes that chiropractors have incredible opportuni-
neck pain and headaches, as well as other musculoskeletal ties right now to integrate with other health care profession-
pain. als, for the benefit of our patients.
Even more interesting, is that it can also manifest as other “By integrate, I don’t mean that we should just see the back
symptoms, such as colic in babies, bedwetting trouble in pain patients that other professions don’t want to see. We
kids, hypertension in adults and/or altered emotional and/ should work with other professions in integrated settings,
or immune responses. providing chiropractic care so our patients can better adapt,
self-regulate and heal, irrespective of what condition they
Based on the research findings, when we adjust dysfunc- may have.”
tional areas of the spine (chiropractic vertebral sublux-
ations) we affect parts of the brain known as the control or
command centers (such as the pre frontal cortex and the THE CASE FOR
cerebellum).1,2 EVIDENCE BASED CHIROPRACTIC
When the brain does not get adequate or accurate infor- We live in a time where evidence-informed patient care is
mation from the spine, it can make the brain confused, and highly valued. Evidence-based means making decisions
it can end up thinking (and therefore manifesting) that it about each patient based on three equally important
has a problem, even when it does not. Sometimes when factors:
we adjust the spinal subluxations and suddenly the brain 1} The best available evidence
realizes it actually does not have that problem, the symp-
toms ‘miraculously’ disappear. 2} Your own clinical experience
3} The patient’s own values and wishes
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B., Drewe,s A. M., & Haavik, H. (2016). Manipulation of dysfunctional spinal to. It’s not the only thing you should base your care plan
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on, but is one of the three important pillars of practicing
in an evidence-informed manner.
2) Daligadua, J., Haavik, H., Yielder, P., Baarbe, J. & Murphy, B.A. (2013). Alter-
ations in cortical and cerebellar motor processing in subclinical neck pain However, this also places the emphasis on us as a pro-
patients following spinal manipulation. Journal of Manipulative and Physiolog- fession to create the evidence that chiropractors will use
ical Therapeutics. 2013;36:527-537.
to make day to day decisions about best care for each
unique patient encounter.
10THE FUTURE IS NOW the science behind the adjustment. Our new understanding
about the mechanisms of the adjustment is far more profound
Heidi sees a very bright future for chiropractic, both in
than the old ‘bone out of place’ theories.
research and in practice. Luckily more and more young,
bright chiropractors find chiropractic research interesting and “When we adjust a subluxation we don’t just relieve pressure
valuable. off that particular nerve root - we change the master control
system of the body! We change the brain! We change the
We have only just scratched the surface of what we need to
brain’s awareness of not only what is happening in the spine,
know about chiropractic care. Chiropractic needs more than
but it also appears to influence how accurately the brain can
basic science neurophysiology research. We need clinical
‘see’ what else is going on in the limbs as well as the environ-
research, epidemiology research, and qualitative research.
ment around it.
Heidi hopes that in 30 years we will have far greater insights
into how spinal dysfunction impedes the brain’s ability to This can explain all kinds of other observations chiropractors
positively adapt, grow and heal. see in practice. Because we influence the brain - this could be
why patient’s moods change, or immune function is improved
We all have much to gain from doing this research. We will
or why visceral problems get better. If the brain sees more
have a far greater understanding about those who respond to
clearly what is going on with these systems then it would ex-
chiropractic care and those that do not. We could assess, up
plain why these things improve as well as aches and pains.”
front, for objective markers to identify who is likely to benefit
from our care, and what type and frequency of chiropractic The chiropractic profession benefits from a new conversation
care will best help them. The potential protective nature of about our science and about our future. Now that we better
chiropractic care will be better understood. understand how chiropractic care works, we have an incred-
ible opportunity to change the way we communicate and
“For example, I’d love to know the impact on development for
interact with our patients, the public and the rest of the health
a child who receives chiropractic care vs. kids that don’t. All
care community.
we have so far is our own observations from our own children
who have received chiropractic care all their lives, and the Heidi envisions a united team, which works together to share
positive stories we hear from patients in our practices. But we the science of chiropractic and enlighten the world with this
need to run a proper large prospective study exploring the ef- knowledge.
fects of chiropractic care on children’s
development and disease/disorder/
injury prevention.”
“When we adjust a subluxation we don’t just
Heidi sees much more work to be done
relieve pressure off that particular nerve root
in relation to sports performance and — we change the master control system of the
function. And due to all the evidence body! We change the brain!” — DR. HEIDI HAAVIK
that we have of the impact on brain
function, we also need to continue
to explore the science behind chiropractic care for people “We can do this by communicating chiro-
suffering from different brain injuries (such as stroke or con- practic using simple language to everyone. If we keep harping
cussion) or chronic neurodegenerative conditions (such as on about bones out of place squashing nerves - the public will
Parkinson’s, Huntington’s or Alzheimer’s Disease). not listen. They know this is not true. We need to fully own our
science and share an updated current understanding about
The benefit of research snowballs from there. The more we
chiropractic – the neuroplasticity model!”
understand the benefits of chiropractic care and the more we
share this information world-wide, the more demand there LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT
will be for our services. Heidi is convinced that as we better TODAY’S SCIENCE TELLS US ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC.
understand how chiropractic works that this will have a signifi-
cant positive impact on all of us, from scientists to clinicians to Heidi is so passionate that all chiropractors have access to the
the public. latest research that she is offering her ebook for free at www.
therealitycheck.nz. She has also put together a free webinar
“The way we explain chiropractic care now absolutely has to www.chiropractic.how on how to run a successful awareness
change. Gone are the days where it was ok to talk about a campaign.
bone out of place squashing a nerve! This is not accurate. We
impact brain function. We enable the brain to more accurate- Heidi’s enthusiasm for science and research is contagious.
ly perceive and appropriately respond to both internal and She has become one of the most highly sought speakers and
environmental cues. And these changes are most likely due leaders in chiropractic. Heidi didn’t start her chiropractic ca-
to changes in the movement pattern of the vertebrae (after reer as a research guru but her passion and understanding of
an adjustment) due to changes in the signaling from the deep the science of chiropractic is influencing chiropractors and pa-
paraspinal muscles.” tients around the globe in ways she never dreamed possible.
It’s time for us all to step up and communicate the profound
WHAT CAN EVERY CHIROPRACTOR DO NEXT? science of chiropractic with as much clarity and passion as
Heidi implores all chiropractors to learn about the new re- we do the philosophy of chiropractic, using the very latest in
search in chiropractic and to understand and communicate chiropractic research.
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Dr. Leslie Hewitt ’99, Dr. Leo Meltvedt Jr ’99,
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Lars Sigl ’95 Bob Nguyen ’97
Dr. Lars Sigl practiced in Marin Dr. Bob Nguyen practiced in San Jose,
County. He died of pancreatic California. He died of a heart attack
cancer on February 7, 2017. He on June 2, 2017. He was 47 years old
was 59 years old (6/7/57 – 2/7/17). (12/3/70 – 6/2/17). He is survived by his
He is survived by his wife, Nancy. wife, Thuy Mong Pham and four children,
Sophie, Rosie, Nathan and Vernon.
IN MEMORIAM LIFE STYLES | VOL 38, ISS 2ALUMNI + FRIENDS
The GIVE DO LOVE SERVE Tour ALUMNI
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WHAT DO CHIROPRACTORS LOVE? CONNECTION. WE WANT TO CONNECT WITH
NEWS
YOU SO THAT WE CAN NOT ONLY KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP WITH WHAT
IS HAPPENING AT LIFE WEST — BUT ALSO SO WE CAN COLLABORATE.
The Give-Do-Love-Serve
This spring President Dr. Ron Oberstein and Vice President of Tour is about the values
Alumni at The WAVE
Institutional Advancement Dr. Mark Ziegler, hosted Give-Do- we share and making The Life West Alumni Association is excit-
Love-Serve events for alumni and friends in the following cities: connections so we can ed to host our largest ever reunion party
Washington DC | Los Angeles | Orange County all do more — together. on Thursday, August 3rd to ramp up for
The WAVE 2017. The entire Alumni board
Toronto | Orlando | Spokane | Seattle | San Francisco We also extended the
will be on hand to welcome our 5, 10, 15,
Give-Do-Love-Serve Tour 20, 25 and 30 year classes. Special thanks
to chiropractic events. to Dr. Jim Hawkins, Nancy McKillican and
Our crew was delighted Sharon Thompson for helping to make this
to meet with many of event one that we will talk about for years
you at Cal Jam, the ICA to come!
Fitness Symposium, the
New York Chiropractic The WAVE 2017 is also the site for our an-
Council conference, nual Alumni Luncheon. This is a wonderful
1 2 and the California opportunity for all alumni to join in and
Chiropractic Association break bread (or kale depending on your
1) Tour dinner in Toronto, Canada; 2) Gathering in Seattle, WA. annual conference. taste). For 2017, we have record numbers
of alumni attending including over one
Look for us to keep the giving, loving and serving flowing at Focus OKC, hundred who will experience their first
Mile High, ChiroFEST and other events near you! WAVE!
Board Members
Joshua Tree HEROES
Andrea Mosca was appointed student
representative for the Alumni Association
Chiropractic WELCOME Board.
Opens Dr. JP Yurgel ’14
Life West Alumni Mentorship Program
Dr. Jeremy Steel ’10 launched an alumni
Dr. Joshua Pollack celebrated the grand mentorship program called L.A.M.P. There
’15 opened his El opening of his new will be three talks scheduled each quarter
Cerrito, CA practice office Hands of Hope Chiropractic & with speakers ranging from 1-3 years in
in 2016 where he is Wellness Center, in Fredericksburg, practice. This series will give students
adjusting his patients Virginia by offering a special program information on all the things they need to
thinking and health. for discounted services to all the local prepare for life after graduation.
He celebrated with heroes! Through Dr. Yurgel’s commit- Safety Pin Project
a ribbon cutting on ment to Lasting Purpose, all military, This scholarship program helps pay
June 4th. Check him police officers, fire fighters, and for National Boards and is intended for
out at www.elcerritochiropractic.com teachers are welcomed in so they can students active in chiropractic leadership
experience optimal living! while in school. We will be looking for the
next recipients soon. For more information
Dr. Bergerhouse’s Year of Thriving on the program and how you can help
with this scholarship program, please con-
2016 was an epic year for Dr. Jason Bergerhouse ’08. He started out tact Nancy McKillican at 510/342-4223
the year by opening his new office, Thrive Spine Center, in Folsom, CA. Alumni Association Board Elections
He held his grand opening on April 22, 2016 and has had a thriving LOOKING TO BECOMING INVOLVED?
practice. He topped off the year by marrying the woman of his dreams, Now is the time! Please feel free to reach
Ashley Bergerhouse, in December of 2016. out to any of the alumni board members
about becoming a board member. Annual
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VOL 38, ISS 2 | LIFE STYLES 13ALUMNI + FRIENDS
HAWK TALK SACRAMENTO, CA
Dr. Richard Belli ’84 and
BENICIA, CA
Dr. Megan McConnell ’01 at Benicia
Dr. Randy March ’94 at Wellness Center runs a single doctor
Spectrum Applied Kinesi- office with massage therapists.
ology, Sacramento, CA Dr. Kerry Lilley ’11 recently purchased
Dr. Richard Belli ’84 is Chiropractic Center Benicia from Dr.
an internationally recog- Judith Wilson who has retired.
1 2
nized instructor in Applied Dr. Lara Baeza Fernandez ’97 and
Kinesiology her husband, Johnny, offer workshops
and Neurolo- aimed at helping people create space
gy. He and Dr. in their personal lives to form healthy
Randy March new relationships.
’94 practice
together at VALLEJO CA
Spectrum Ap- Dr. John Harrington ’86, Dr. James
plied Kinesiol- Kunsman ’11 and Dr. Zach Rushing ’13
ogy. A recent with Vallejo Chiropractic with another
3 4 5 Life West grad, office in Vacaville, recently moved to a
Dr. Jake Gilly new location in Rocklin. Dr. Harrington
1) Dr. Hawkins with Dr. John Harrington ’86; ’16 has just joined the practice. I am was delighted to see me, and is still
2) with Dr. Lynn Peterson-Gerner ’04; pleased to say that he is now caring loving practice after 31 years.
3) with Dr. Amy Van Quaethem ’99; 4) with for one of my Sacramento neighbors
Dr. Michael Behymer ’15; 5) with Dr. Mike who I referred to the practice. Former Alumni Board member, Dr.
Sue ’06; 6) with Dr. David Palomares ’88;
Bashar (BJ) Amso ’00 at Amso
Speaking of neighbors, Dr. Aleksander Healthy Chiropractic currently has a
7) with Dr. Angela Lopez ’09. Chung ’99 at Arena Chiropractic is the one doctor, no CA office and feels that
local DC in the North Natomas part of this arrangement is working very well
ROSEVILLE, CA Sacramento where I live. for him.
Congratulations to Dr. Nicki Borba ’05
at Eternal Life Chiropractic on the birth OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE
of her son, Caden, born July 5th!
PRACTICES OF 250 LIFE WEST ALUMNI. THIS HAS BEEN VERY SPECIAL FOR ME
Dr. Jenna Rivett Land ’03 at A Perfect AND I AM SO PROUD OF THE WORK LIFE WEST GRADS ARE DOING. PLEASE
Curve Chiropractic has an obviously
busy life, shuffling her thriving practice LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO SCHEDULE A VISIT TO YOUR PRAC-
and raising her two sons. TICE. I WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO VISIT YOU SOON. – DR. JIM HAWKINS
Dr. Alan Beck ’83 at Goldenstate Chi-
ropractic Center has been a fixture in ROCKLIN, CA
Roseville/Granite Bay for more than 30 When I visited Dr. Jason Thornton ’97
years. His practice is filled with photos at his beautiful new location in Rocklin,
of NFL Hall of Famers and Superbowl he told me how excited he was about
Champions from his time providing chi- his upcoming 20 year reunion at this
ropractic care for members of the San year’s WAVE. Dr. Jason is a proud Gon-
Francisco 49ers during their “Golden stead practitioner.
Years” when the team did their presea-
Dr. Tim Smith ’10 at New Life Chiro-
son training at Sierra College in Rocklin.
practic has a very busy CBP practice
Alan is actively looking for a doctor to 6 7
with his wife, Dr. Catherine Smith.
join his practice.
Dr. Alicia Tsounis ’15 at The Specific NAPA, CA You can reach Dr. Hawkins on face-
Chiropractic is a very active member of Dr. Ron Williams ’85 at Williams Chi- book at www.facebook.com/jhaw-
the community. She often hosts events ropractic Clinic is now the sole doctor kins1962 or via email at jhawkins@
in her office to increase local awareness in the practice after Dr. Tim Yates ’84 lifewest.edu. He would love to hear
of upper cervical specific care. retired recently from you!
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