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Winter/Spring 2021

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In This Issue 05 | President’s Message Dr. Joseph Brimhall addresses the ways in which UWS has persevered and grown through the COVID-19 pandemic, what the future holds for UWS education both online and on campus

06 | UWS Happenings News of Connected Whole Health clinic opening, exciting program changes and rankings, a call for 2021 UWS Alumni Recognition Award nominations and more.

15 | Feature Story UWS program directors give an update on changes within their programs and how they positively affect the student experience and growth.

18 | Publications Discover recent publications by UWS faculty, staff and students.

20 | #UWSLife Get a glance at events throughout winter and spring showcasing the strong and vibrant UWS community.

21 | #UWSGrad Celebrate recent UWS students who have graduated and those who have participated in pinning ceremonies.

22 | Giving at UWS Celebrating the strong relationship between UWS and CHP Group, honoring monthly donors and the addition of SynDaver anatomy models with aid from donors.

24 | Student Experience Caitlin Jones, doctor of chiropractic and sports medicine student, recaps her experience at the American Chiropractic Association’s ENGAGE conference. Sport and performance psychology doctoral students, Brooke Rundle and Bernadette Correa were named to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology student delegation.

27 | Graduate Connections Graduate highlight with Dr. Montserrat Andreys and link to doctor of chiropractic retirement discussion panel featuring Dr. Joyce McClure, Dr. Minga Guerrero and Dr. Chuck Simpson.

29 | In Memoriam 30 | Continuing Education An invitation to the return of Summer in December in Wailea Beach Resort, Maui from December 10 – 12, 2021.

31 | Alumni Department News Information about the new UWS Alumni Book Club and an invitation for local Portland and Washington alumni meetup in September.

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President’s Message This is an era during which our university, and the world at large, has profoundly changed the ways we connect and interact. UWS has persevered in our commitment to teach and to heal. We have emerged with new insights about our strengths, our ability to respond nimbly and Joseph Brimhall, DC effectively, and our UWS President and CEO commitment to serve students and patients. As our journey continues, we apply this newfound wisdom toward building a better future for everyone.

Although these circumstances were beyond what we planned for, we quickly moved from reactive measures to proactive strategies. Our persistent focus on innovation, creativity and continuous improvement has guided our institutional development and advancement.

UWS will launch the new doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) degree program in fall term 2021.

The program is based on a functional medicine architecture, enabling students to integrate the best available scientific evidence with a comprehensive, whole-person care approach. Doctors of clinical nutrition develop targeted, individualized patient management plans designed to reduce the incidence of chronic illness, and to promote optimal structural, mental and physiological performance.

The DCN program is supported by key clinical concepts developed in collaboration with our longstanding academic partner, the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). For more than a decade, UWS and IFM have collaborated to create educational opportunities that integrate IFM’s novel patient assessment, diagnostic and management systems into our innovative educational degree programs. The doctor of clinical nutrition degree builds on the well-

established UWS Master of Science degree program in human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) in supporting and advancing the emerging field of integrated health care.

The UWS clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) program is pursuing accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), widely considered the gold standard for graduate mental health counseling programs.

As we expand our influence in health care professions, we welcome aboard distinguished professionals to usher new ideas and fresh perspectives. Our expansion includes new colleagues in the clinical mental health counseling program, the sport and performance psychology program, the center for teaching and learning, and the university administration. Investment in diverse talent fosters a critical expansion of new perspectives that refine and energize our shared dedication to the UWS core values.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is infused in every aspect of the university. Our defined university mission — to advance the science and art of integrated health care —honors the contributions of all people. UWS embraces the full spectrum of human experiences, backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives. We value the unique voice of each community member. We nurture opportunities for innovation, creativity and invention. Curiosity stimulates new discoveries and inspires creative breakthroughs — all for the good of the patient.

Sincerely,

Joseph Brimhall, DC President and CEO

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UWS Happenings Intelligent.com Gives High Rankings to Sports Medicine and Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Programs UWS was recently awarded top recognition for the sports medicine and human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) programs by Intelligent.com, a website providing unbiased college rankings and research for prospective college students.

The sports medicine program earned a No. 2 ranking in the “Online Master’s in Sports Medicine Degree Programs” category and No. 5 ranking in the “Online Sports Medicine Degree Programs” category. The HNFM program was ranked No. 7 for “Online Nutrition Degree Programs.”

Each program is evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation and postgraduate employment. The 2021 rankings are calculated through a unique scoring system which includes student engagement, potential return on investment and leading third-party evaluations.

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Best Value Schools Gives High Ranking to Sport and Performance Psychology Program The UWS sport and performance psychology program (SPP) earned a spot on the “Top 15 Best Sports Psychology Degree in 2021” list

by Best Value Schools.

The program includes a master’s degree, two Doctor of Education (EdD) degree options and a graduate certificate. The curriculum supports students in preparing for the certified mental performance consultant (CMPC®) exam.

Connected Whole Health Now Open on the UWS campus!

Serving as Community-Based Internship (CBI) Clinic for Chiropractic Students Connected Whole Health at University of Western States is a world-class care destination that gives patients access to the support, resources and evidence-informed treatment they need to achieve optimal health and peak performance. Connected Whole Health is directed by Dr. William Moreau, UWS chief medical officer. Dr. Moreau is a renowned chiropractic physician who served as the United

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• A variety of cases focused on acute care, discopathy and sports medicine.

• One-on-one mentorship with Dr. Moreau and Monika Hernandez, executive director of clinic business operations and finance, who has expertise in health care business including operating interdisciplinary clinics with multiple providers.

L-R: Sarah Crockett, Jesse Gordon, Jasmine Piper, Monika Hernandez, Dr. Bill Moreau, Glenn Kasin, Emma Scaro

States Olympic Committee’s medical director and chief medical officer at four Olympic games. Dr. Moreau has cared for patients from all walks of life for 40 years. Now, Dr. Moreau brings the same level of integrated multiple disciplinary carriers to UWS, providing cuttingedge health care in a modern, comfortable setting.

Through its affiliation with UWS, Connected Whole Health has access to the most advanced medical research and clinical protocols needed to provide safe, evidence guided, minimallyinvasive and highly effective care.

Students who are placed for internship into this clinic will have access to: • Advanced clinical workshops in a grand rounds format.

• Knowledge on how to build a successful practice, including understanding business models and financial education.

• Opportunities to work with various practitioners and specialists in the health care system to collaboratively care for patients.

• Dr. Moreau’s world-class networking opportunities.

• Collaboration and publishing of research projects.

Cortny Williams Earns Highest Certification in Team-Based Learning Collaborative Associate professor Cortny Williams, PhD, earned her certification from the TeamBased Learning Collaborative as a team-based learning (TBL) trainer and consultant.

Individuals who earn the certification partake in a rigorous two-year development program and compile a comprehensive portfolio showcasing their TBL capabilities.

“This certification allows me to train and consult others in TBL and they will know that the training is in alignment with best practices and grounded in theory,” said Dr. Williams.

“What this means for UWS is that faculty interested in using TBL are welcome to ask me for training.”

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Dr. Williams also serves on the education development committee and represents UWS on a global scale. In this work, she coordinates TBL workshop series, leads quality improvement efforts and heads up an effectiveness research project.

“Being very active in service as a TBL gives me an advantage in developing my skills in learning from my peers and in staying up to date with innovations in TBL,” said Dr. Williams. “Taken together, students and faculty at UWS have an excellent resource for this highly effective teaching tactic.”

UWS Launches Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Degree The UWS HNFM department has added a doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) degree and is accepting applications for fall 2021.

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Faculty of the program come from a variety of nutrition backgrounds and are highly respected in the field.

“During my years as HNFM program director, many of our master’s degree students have asked whether UWS would consider offering a clinically-focused doctoral program where they could continue their studies, deepening their knowledge of nutrition and functional medicine,” said Dr. Daniel Redwood, HNFM program director. “To have now reached the point where our DCN program is ready to admit students to its inaugural class is a moment of deep satisfaction and hope for the future of UWS and all those it serves.”

The UWS DCN program utilizes a functional medicine model, enabling students to integrate the best available scientific evidence with a comprehensive, whole-person care approach.

With this knowledge, doctors of clinical nutrition can develop targeted, individualized prevention plans to help reduce the risk of chronic illness and support optimal physical, mental and emotional well-being for the patients and clients they serve.

“The doctor of clinical nutrition program is a timely addition to the programs offered

by UWS,” said Dr. Alisa Bates, dean, college of graduate studies. “Adding this additional option for those in the human nutrition and

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functional medicine community allows us to expand our support of the professional field and the quality of clinical career provided through this lens.

With faculty whose backgrounds integrate conventional medicine and nutrition-focused health care, we are eager to bring their experience to students through our curriculum and learning experiences.”

The DCN program is application-focused and supported by key clinical tools created by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the organization which founded and developed many functional medicine concepts used today.

UWS and IFM have a global agreement that leads to further collaboration between the two institutions, including integration of IFM’s novel patient assessment tools.

Graduates of the UWS DCN program may seek careers as a nutritionist, solo practitioner, health and wellness coach, educator, lecturer, author or within an integrated practice.

“The UWS DCN program will empower graduates to better address complex, challenging patient cases that require advanced functional medicine strategies to solve,” said

Dr. Chris Browne, HNFM associate director.

“By deepening their understanding of evidenceinformed clinical nutrition practice, DCN students will learn to deliver the very best in therapeutic and preventive care. In a competitive health care marketplace, these skills and knowledge will support our graduates’ clinical and career success.

As functional medicine continues to grow and develop, we envision our DCNs as leaders in the field, helping more patients and communities to gain access to the healing power of nutrition.”

The doctor of clinical nutrition degree will be a meaningful extension to the robust Master of Science degree within the College of Graduate Studies at UWS. The enhanced clinical skillset conferred by the program will enable better realization of a whole-person care approach along with an improved capacity for developing and maintaining a meaningful therapeutic relationship with the patient.

Are you interested in applying for the program?

Review the program requirements and apply here!

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UWS and IFM Extend Joint Educational Collaboration UWS and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) are pleased to announce the extension of their joint collaboration to incorporate functional medicine and functional nutrition coursework in the UWS Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) department.

“Our collaborative relationship with the Institute for Functional Medicine, now entering its 10th year, continues to be of great value for our HNFM students, as it provides access to educational content from IFM that is integrated into the high-quality courses developed and delivered by our expert faculty,” said Dr. Daniel Redwood, director of the HNFM program.

The UWS mission is to advance the science and art of integrated health care through excellence in education and patient care. This collaboration will enable UWS to better fulfill this mission and to prepare health professionals to address the 21st century epidemic of chronic diseases.

from around the world and from a variety of backgrounds, including dietitians, nurses, physicians and several other professions.

“The partnership between UWS and IFM is one that is meaningful for both organizations,” said Dr. Alisa Bates, dean of the college of graduate studies. “We are thrilled that our faculty and students have access to their timely learning materials that enhance their learning experiences in our programs. Beyond that, we are glad to be part of a collegial community that values and encourages ongoing professional learning in functional medicine and nutrition.”

UWS Students CNS Exam Success UWS human nutrition and functional medicine alumni who took the most recent Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) exam achieved a 92% pass rate! All 13 UWS exam takers were taking it for the first time.

The pass rate for graduates of all programs combined taking the exam is 72%. We are so proud of our graduates!

IFM supports the innovative UWS master’s, doctoral and graduate certificate programs through providing faculty training, faculty scholarships and curricular materials and tools. The UWS HNFM program has been met with enthusiasm and interest among students

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accreditation causes us to review every component of our program and the supportive services of the university to ensure academic and clinical excellence.”

Other CMHC program updates include:

UWS Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Updates The UWS clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) program is pursuing accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). This accrediting body is the gold standard for graduate counseling programs.

Our process began with our self-study launched in 2020. Based on initial findings from the self-study, the CMHC program is making some updates to the curriculum and delivery of coursework to start July 2021. The CACREP application will be submitted in December 2021.

“We are so proud that UWS supports the pursuit of this important accreditation,” said Dr. Michelle Cox, CMHC program director.

“Counselors contribute in significant and meaningful ways to the emotional, mental and holistic well-being of our community members across the United States. We want to make sure what our students are learning prepares them for exceptional careers of service in the mental health field. The process of pursuing CACREP

• Co-directed by the CMHC and sport and performance psychology (SPP) programs, the title of the Doctor of Education (EdD) in clinical mental health counseling degree has become an EdD in sport and performance psychology with clinical mental health counseling specialization.

• Students in this degree program will earn a master’s in clinical mental health counseling after the first 90 credits are successfully completed, allowing students to apply for licensure earlier. After completion of the entire degree coursework they will also receive a doctorate in sport and performance psychology.

• The master’s in CMHC conferred as part of the integrated EdD program now matches the standalone MS-CMHC program.

• The credits of the EdD in sport and performance psychology with clinical mental health counseling specialization program will increase from 138 to 142.

• The master’s in clinical mental health counseling remains 90 credits, but courses have changed to reflect CACREP requirements and to add elective options for students.

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Nominations Open for the UWS 2021 Alumni Recognition Award UWS is pleased to Congratulations open nominations to all the 2020-21 for the annual UWS nominees!

Alumni Recognition Kimberly Davis, DC Award. Nominations Class of 2008 will close August 31, Paul Dhaliwal, DC/MS-ESS 2021. Alumni from Class of 2013 all UWS academic Zane Gard, DC Class of 2000 programs are eligible Noah Goodwill, DC for nomination. Our Class of 2002 goal is to highlight Gary Hodge, DC the exceptional work Class of 1991 Cara Olsen, DC of our graduates that Class of 2006 Take the Lead in the Cynthia Peterson, DC field as they advance Class of 1984 the science and art of Ron Rogers, DC Class of 1989 integrated health Teddy Sim, DC care. Nominations Class of 2010 will be considered based on professional, scholarly and community contributions that represent the core values of UWS. Stephanie Halloran, DC, MS, was named the UWS 2020 Alumna of the Year. The distinction recognizes and honors the accomplishments of outstanding UWS graduates as they continue the university’s mission to advance the science and art of integrated health care.

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Read the extended profile of Dr. Halloran that was originally featured in the UWS 2020-21 Annual Report.

Please help us showcase the outstanding accomplishments of our alumni as we work together for the good of the patient. Nominate the 2021 Alumni Recognition Award winner!

Check Out the UWS Podcasts!

UWS is proud to announce the newest editions to our podcasting channel! Our shows are available anywhere people consume podcasts as well as on the UWS podcast webpage.

UWS Life Podcast The UWS Life podcast features esteemed members of the UWS community. From students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and friends, our community is comprised of unique personalities who support the UWS mission of advancing the science and art of integrated health care through excellence in education and patient care.

UWS Mindfulness + Mental Health Podcast The UWS Mindfulness + Mental Health podcast features Ami Brimhall and Dr. Michelle Cox, clinical mental health counseling program director. From

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topics ranging from time management, self-care and, of course, mindfulness, tune in to gain insights into living a more balanced life.

Dr. Moreau Featured Author in Sports Medicine Publication Bill Moreau, DC, DACBSP, FACSM, who leads the new Connected Whole Health clinic and serves as the chief medical officer at UWS, was recently published in co-authoring a chapter for a sports medicine textbook. The textbook is titled “Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma: Advanced On-and Off-field Management.” The article is entitled Sports Coverage for Traveling Teams – Moreau and Nathan.Khodaee M, Waterbrook AL, Gammons M, editors. Springer International Publishing 2020. doi:10.1007/978-3-03036790-9. Learn more.

UWS Faculty Members Chosen to Present CERF Conference The Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF) held a virtual conference in December entitled “Harnessing the Web: How Chiropractic Education Survives and Thrives in the COVID-19 Pandemic.” The

presenters were selected by submitting an abstract. Impressively, 10 abstracts, including 11 presenters, were selected from the UWS faculty, and UWS represented 30% of the presentations. Presenters also served as panelists who engaged in discussion about the future of education.

The abstracts were also published in the Journal of Chiropractic Education. The success of having so many UWS faculty deliver such high caliber presentations during the COVID-19 pandemic is thanks to faculty dedicated to innovation and the collaborative efforts and passionate supporters in the UWS center for teaching and learning, the faculty development committee, and the community of research practice.

UWS Library Accolade The UWS library was invited to join an elite group of libraries for the OCLC’s Express digital delivery program! The Express program connects high-performing libraries committed to delivering digital resources within 18 hours.

UWS was invited to join the Express program because of the team’s fast turnaround for article requests. As a member of this program, the UWS library is able to get articles for users more quickly from libraries who have a similarly demonstrated commitment to fast turnaround. We salute the excellent service our library staff provides!

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UWS New Hires Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Bola Majekobaje Bola Majekobaje comes to UWS with more than 10 years of experience building DEI programs for students and employees in a higher education setting. She served in previous DEI roles at Washington State University at Vancouver and Central Washington University.

Most recently, Majekobaje served as the executive director of Palau Conservation Society.

As Majekobaje begins her work at UWS, she will partner with the previously established university DEI committee and various stakeholders across campus to socialize and operationalize a multi-year DEI action plan in support of university strategic priorities.

of the Center for Performance Psychology.

Prior to her tenure at National University, she spent nine years as a performance enhancement instructor at the United States Military Academy, West Point. During her time with the Army, Dr. Castillo worked extensively with more than 15 intercollegiate, intramural and club athletic teams.

Dr. Castillo is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) and approved CMPC mentor through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). She currently serves on the AASP executive board as the professional standards division head, overseeing activities related to certification, ethics and continuing education. 

Director of Sport and Performance Psychology (SPP), Sarah Castillo Dr. Sarah Castillo comes to UWS from National University in San Diego, Calif., where she served as the program director for the bachelor’s in sport psychology program, acted as editor-in-chief for the online Journal of Performance Psychology and was co-director 14

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he COVID-19 pandemic challenged the world to rethink processes and how we measure success in uncertain times. Through it all, UWS has persevered in our commitment to teach and to heal. Our persistent focus on innovation, creativity and continuous improvement has guided our institutional development and advancement.

Learn more about continuous improvements within our educational programs from our program leadership.

Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine What are some of the current changes occurring within your program?

Dr. Daniel Redwood, Director Launching in October 2021, the UWS doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) program will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the practice of Dr. Chris Browne, nutrition-focused health care. By Director emphasizing instruction in clinical reasoning, evidence appraisal, nutritional therapeutics and patient/client assessment through physical examination and laboratory evaluation, graduates of the DCN program will be prepared to manage complex and challenging cases with their expanded clinical toolkit.

Why are these changes important? When will they go into effect?

Our DCN program uses a functional medicine approach to facilitate effective, evidenceinformed whole-person care, using nutrition for both therapeutic and preventive interventions.

In collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM, we have integrated cutting-edge IFM clinical tools into our DCN curriculum, helping students to develop and apply their knowledge in practice.

College of Chiropractic What are some of the current changes occurring within your program?

The doctor of chiropractic Dr. Kathleen Galligan, Dean program (DCP) is currently undergoing a curriculum revision. This revision followed an extensive program review by the DCP faculty. The development of the new curriculum is to create a cohesive integrated curriculum that is outcome focused and utilizes best practices in teaching and assessment.

Why are these changes important? When will they go into effect?

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our students to become chiropractic physicians who apply evidence-informed, patient-centered strategies with professionalism. The new curriculum will start rolling out in fall of 2022.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling What are some of the current changes occurring within Dr. Michelle Cox, your program?

Director Currently, the UWS clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) program is engaged in the self-study application process as we prepare for Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accreditation. This self-study is both a process and a product. It facilitates the evaluation of the program from coursework to broader university support for the program.

It is helping the program focus on making improvements that meet the gold standard in the field. The program faculty are working with many UWS departments to facilitate this application process. We have a great team and so much support from key departments at UWS that the process has been streamlined and productive.

The program is also growing! We recently admitted our 72nd student. Considering we had seven students when we launched the program in 2018, you can get a hint of how meaningful mental health is in the world.

People are now recognizing the need for mental health services more than ever and we are excited to contribute to the overall wellbeing of communities all over the U.S.

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Why are these changes important? When will they go into effect?

CACREP is the gold standard accreditor in the field of counseling. UWS is a regionally accredited institution but also pursues accreditation of individual programs when possible. As part of this process, we have added two new full-time faculty members, Dr. Patrick Davis and Dr. Amy O’Hana. These changes ensure the kind of academic and clinical excellence we desire for this program.

Sport and Performance Psychology What are some of the current changes occurring within your Dr. Sarah Castillo, program?

Director In the UWS sport and performance psychology (SPP) program, we’re collecting student input to develop new elective options to allow students to broaden their expertise.

We’re also hiring new adjunct faculty members and restructuring our Culminating Experience courses.

Why are these changes important? When will they go into effect?

Our students come from incredibly diverse backgrounds, interests and expertise. By offering a variety of electives that mirror current research and intervention needs in SPP, students are better prepared to make a difference in their chosen populations. The connection between students and faculty is essential. By broadening our faculty population, it allows our students to develop relationships with professionals representing a

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variety of cultures, experiences and expertise.

The completion of a doctoral degree is one of the greatest accomplishments in our students’ lives. To ensure UWS graduates are prepared as best as possible for their new professions, we’re making sure the mentorship and dissertation experiences are second-to-none. This incudes an appropriate orientation to the culminating experience, a variety of possible mentors or committee members, and a well-structured process that allows our students to successfully complete their research and/or experiential goals.

Sports Medicine What are some of the current changes occurring within your program?

Dr. Tim Ray, The sports medicine department Director has doubled the availability of distance practicum locations for students to gain hands-on practicum credit. This allows concurrent UWS doctor of chiropractic (DC) students the ability to transform their didactic learning into practical clinical experiences helping them transition into clinical practice.

In addition, all sports medicine students are earning certification through U.S. SafeSport.

Why are these changes important? When will they go into effect?

Local hands-on practicum opportunities look to open once federal, state and municipal regulations allow. Why Racing, Westside Timber’s Soccer, Canby Rodeo and Seaside Beach Volleyball are planning to hold

competitions this summer as pandemic regulations allow.

Sports medicine students were selected to participate at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon. This provided invaluable multi-disciplinary, multimodal, polyclinic experience in a national Olympic qualifying event. They worked beside chiropractic physicians, medical doctors, nurses, athletic trainers, physical therapists, acupuncturist and certified massage therapists in supporting athlete medical services.

U.S. SafeSport is an independent nonprofit organization committed to building a community free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct. SafeSport certification is designed to provide students education, training and best practices where participants can work, learn and play in a safe environment. The SafeSport vision is to support respectful environments and embrace diversity. U.S. national governing bodies recognized by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic have adopted the certification for coaches, volunteers, administrators, officials, staff and support teams. This certification is in line with the UWS core values of professionalism and inclusiveness. 

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Williams, C, Nordeen, J, Browne, C, Marshall, B.

“Exploring Student Learning Adaptations During the COVID-19 Pandemic” presentation at the virtual CERF conference in November 2020.

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Burnham K, Nordeen J, Lambert C, Major C, Brown K.

“How to Create a Vertically Integrated Student Learning Module.” Workshop. ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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The Use of an Online Case-Based Learning Module to Facilitate Integration of Basic and Clinical Sciences. Poster.

ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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“Creating Faculty Learning Communities to Foster Integration in Chiropractic Education.” Platform Presentation. ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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Brown, K. Lambert, C.

“Synchronous online course design in conjunction with asynchronous assignments increases student engagement” CERF virtual Conference, Nov 2020.

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Burnham K, Nordeen J, Lambert C, Major C, Brown K.

“How to Create a Vertically Integrated Student Learning Module.” Workshop. ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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The Use of an Online Case-Based Learning Module to Facilitate Integration of Basic and Clinical Sciences. Poster.

ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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“Creating Faculty Learning Communities to Foster Integration in Chiropractic Education.” Platform Presentation. ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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Brown, K. Lambert, C.

“Synchronous online course design in conjunction with asynchronous assignments increases student engagement” CERF virtual Conference, Nov 2020.

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Burnham K, Nordeen J, Lambert C, Major C, Brown K.

“How to Create a Vertically Integrated Student Learning Module.” Workshop. ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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The Use of an Online Case-Based Learning Module to Facilitate Integration of Basic and Clinical Sciences. Poster.

ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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“Creating Faculty Learning Communities to Foster Integration in Chiropractic Education.” Platform Presentation. ACCRAC Virtual Conference.

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“COVID-19 Clinical Prediction Rule”. The Savvy Practitioner. Consortium for Evidence Informed Practice Education,

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Major C, Brown K., Nordeen J, Lambert C, Burnham K, Takaki L. Brown K, Lambert C, Major C, Nordeen J, Burnham K.

Major C, Brown K., Nordeen J, Lambert C, Burnham K, Takaki L. Brown K, Lambert C, Major C, Nordeen J, Burnham K.

Major C, Brown K., Nordeen J, Lambert C, Burnham K, Takaki L. Brown K, Lambert C, Major C, Nordeen J, Burnham K.

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The Willamette Law Review- Designing People: A Bioethical Analyses of the laws and Regulations Regarding the Genetic Manipulation of Human Fetuses

Woodward, N.

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Presented at the CERF conference in 2020 for the abstract that was submitted.

Abstract: Rapid development and implementation of new activities for learning normal radiographic anatomy in a remote learning environment Harnessing the Web: How Chiropractic Education Survives and Thrives During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Chiropractic Educators Research Forum (CERF), December 5, 2020 Journal of Chiropractic Education 2021

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Cynthia R Long, PhD, Anthony J Lisi, DC, Robert D Vining, DC, DHSc, Robert B Wallace, MD, MSc, Stacie A Salsbury, PhD, RN, Zacariah K Shannon, DC, MS, Stephanie Halloran, DC, MS, Amy L Minkalis, DC, MS, Lance Corber, MSITM, Paul G Shekelle, MD, PhD, Erin E Krebs, MD, MPH, Thad E Abrams, MD, MS, Jon D Lurie, MD, MS, Christine M Goertz, DC, PhD

Veteran Response to Dosage in Chiropractic Therapy (VERDICT): Study Protocol of a Pragmatic Randomized Trial for Chronic Low Back Pain, Pain Medicine, Volume 21, Issue Supplement_2, December 2020, Pages S37–S44

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Ketcher, D., Bidelman, A., Le, L. Q., Otto, A. K., Lester, D. K., Amtmann-Beuttner, K. K., Gonzalez, B. D., Wright, K. L., Vadaparampil, S. T., Reblin, M., & Lau, E. K.

Partnering patients, caregivers, and basic scientists: an engagement model that fosters patient- and family-centered research culture. Translational Research, 227, 64–74.

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Schultz, J., Danielson, R.W., Catena, R.D., Connolly, C.P., & Hildenbrand, K.

Is kinesiology a bridge to STEM engagement? Sport science labs in high school. Northwest Journal of Teacher Education, 15(3), 1-16. doi: 10.15760/nwjte.2020.15.3.4

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When your child is grieving: God’s hope and wisdom for the journey toward healing. Eugene, OR: Harvest House. ISBN 978-0-7369-7595-7

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The effect of advanced imagery training on NCAA shot putter performance. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise: July 2020 - Volume 52 - Issue 7S - p 126 doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000671456.66755.3a

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Beyond burnout: What to do when work isn’t working for you. Eugene, OR: Harvest House. ISBN 978-0-7369-8097-5

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Johnson, K.B., Connolly, C.P., Cho, S.P., Miller, T.K., Laird, R., & Hiller, W.D.

Clinical presentation of exercise-associated hyponatremia in male and female ironman-distance triathletes over three decades. Thematic Poster Presentation, American College of Sports Medicine, Northwest Chapter annual meeting.

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Cho, S.P., Connolly, C.P., Miller, T.K., Laird, R., & Hiller, W.D.

Medical trends for repeat competitors at ironman-distance championship triathlon. Thematic Poster Presentation, American College of Sports Medicine, Northwest Chapter annual meeting.

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Cruz, A.A. & Connolly, C.P.

Relationships among occupational characteristics, social isolation and physical activity among pregnant women.

Thematic Poster Presentation, American College of Sports Medicine, Northwest Chapter annual meeting.

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Robertson, S., Burke, M., Olson-Charles, K., Muller, R.

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Woolsey, Conrad L.; Woolsey, Tucker D.; Strohmeyer, Scott; Walker, Stephen; Otto, Wendell1; Cheshier, Brandie C.; Diehl, Cody; Jacobson, Bert H.

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1. ICYMI: The 2020-21 UWS Annual Report was published this spring. Highlights include how UWS has prevailed through the COVID-19, developments in the UWS diversity, equity and inclusion initiative and more. 2. & 3. Welcome Day 2021. It was a joy to welcome small cohorts of Q3 doctor of chiropractic students to our new campus in April. 4. Representatives from UWS participated in a SOLVE Oregon Clean-up event on 82nd Avenue in Portland. 5. While travel has had to be on pause the last year, the UWS admissions team have been doing a fabulous job connecting with potential UWS students virtually. If you’re interested in checking out some of the webinars and open houses the team has created, check out the Connect with Admissions Virtually page.

6. Dr. Ray Capone (DC class of 2011) came for a campus tour in March. Special thanks to Dr. Capone for his support of UWS programs throughout the years. 7. Did you know that standard chiropractic tables are 6 feet long? UWS students demonstrated how to social distance during the pandemic.

8. Dr. Sam Wang and colleagues from Chiro One Wellness Centers visited campus for a tour in March. We were thrilled to show our new spaces with them.

Would you like a campus tour? Contact Amy Lodholz (alodholz@uws.edu) to schedule. In photo (L-R): Dr. Narmda Kumar, Dr. Paul Reed (class of 1997), Brett Penager, Dr. Sam Wang.

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While would have all prefered to celebrate together in person, we were grateful to create the UWS commencement ceremony in a virtual format.

Key elements of the 2021 spring ceremony included the student commencement address

by Benjamin D. Steel, EdD, in clinical mental health counseling candidate, with distinction, keynote address by Sonny Ramaswamy, PhD, MS, president of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, university address by President Joseph Brimhall and the presentation of degree candidates. Watch the full 2021 spring commencement ceremony.

Key elements of the 2020 winter ceremony included the student commencement address by Marlo Macai Schneider, DC candidate, summa cum laude; the keynote address by Joseph P.D. Stiefel, DC, EdD, MS, President, National University of Health Sciences; and the graduate address by President Joseph Brimhall. Watch the full 2020 winter commencement ceremony.

COVID-19 also caused the pinning ceremony to transfer from an in-person event to a virtual one. While it was unfortunate that students weren’t able to celebrate in person together, it still allowed for family members to join the celebration virtually! Watch the UWS fall 2020 chiropractic pinning ceremony. 

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1. UWS alumnus (DC class of 1989) and member of the UWS board, Dr. Ron Rogers, was on hand to help with the filming of the virtual commencement ceremony. 2. Members of the UWS staff community gave their well-wishes for the winter graduates. 3. Dr. Ondick and Dr. Ginter’s recently pinned clinic interns. 4. & 5. Big shout-out to the thoughtful crews that made our virtual commencement ceremony possible! While we all would prefer to celebrate together in-person, we are so happy that we were able to put together elements of our ceremony into a video format. 6. Dr. Ross’ recently pinned clinic interns. 7. Members of Dr. Partna’s adjusting lab provided their support with arms wide open for UWS graduates. 8. Dr. Bergrstrom, Dr. Armington, Dr. Davies and Dr. Kawaoka’s recently pinned clinic interns.

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Giving at UWS CHP Group – Proud Philanthropic Partner to UWS $50,000 Gift for Scholarships and Diversity and Inclusion Three additional Diversity in Health Care Scholarship awardees will be selected thanks to the CHP Group’s recent contribution.

These scholarships will support students in the BIPOC community. Each doctor of chiropractic (DC) student recipient will receive $10,000.

This gift ensured that all members of the Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA) could attend the annual American Black Chiropractic Association convention in 2021. It will also help facilitate learning opportunities for students and employees. In collaboration with student members of SABCA, the university is exploring a series of talks on DEI in health care to engage the collective university community in learning more about culturally competent and culturally relevant care. 

Dr. Kathleen Galligan, dean of the college of chiropractic, Dr. Stanley Ewald, associate dean of clinical internship, and Dr. Marty Kaeser, associate dean for pre-clinical education working with the first SynDaver models on campus.

Enhancing Cadaver Experiences for Doctor of Chiropractic Students Alumni Donations Bring First SynDaver Models to Campus Two new SynDaver models have arrived at UWS! SynDavers are highly realistic synthetic representations 22

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Thank You to Monthly Alumni Donors Rick Allen – DC Class of 1989 Susan Barrett-Naccarato – President’s Society - DC Class of 2000 Jennifer Forbes – DC Class of 2000 Katie Garrott – HNFM Class of 2017 Dennis Harper – President’s Society – DC Class of 1980 Tim Klena – DC Class of 1988 Bobby Lucas – Friend of UWS, Palmer Graduate

“The college of chiropractic is very excited by the addition of the two new SynDaver models for our use,” said Dr. Kathleen Galligan, dean, college of chiropractic. “These models will allow the faculty to refresh the student’s knowledge of anatomy in the later stages of the program and to demonstrate anatomy in relation to case-based learning opportunities.”

Thank you to all our friends and alumni who contributed funds to make this new learning experience possible. You are making a positive impact on student learning! Learn more about SynDavers. 

Angela Macdonald – DC Class of 1997 Michael Nunnally – DC Class of 1980 Chris Nutting – DC Class of 1998 Michael Pettet – President’s Society – DC Class of 2001

UWS Celebrates Our Monthly Donors

Ross Richardson – DC Class of 1995

Join the Ranks! Sustaining Donors Make a Powerful Impact on Campus.

Travers Roy – DC Class of 1998 Susan Shultz – DC Class of 1983 Murray Smith – DC Class of 1985 Mark Sutton – DC Class of 1985 Audry Van Houweling – HNFM Class of 2017 Kelli Pearson-Weary and Dana Weary – DC Class of 1982

of human anatomy – full-sized, head-totoe anatomical models. SynDavers include synthetic bones, joints, muscles, organs and tendons as well as some nervous system and vascular components. The college of chiropractic is excited for this additional tool to enhance the student anatomy experience.

The models are used extensively at major health universities across the country.

Choosing to make a monthly gift to UWS helps fund scholarship programs, student emergency relief and diversity and inclusion efforts. Gifts can be made securely through a credit card or checking account with the designation and amount of the donor’s choosing. Giving each month is truly an easy, straight-forward way to begin your philanthropic journey with your alma matter.

Contact Amy Lodholz at alodholz@uws.edu to start your gift today! 

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Student Experience The American Chiropractic Associations’ annual conference was held virtually in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions. We connected with Caitlin Jones to give us the scoop on her experience.

By: Caitlin Jones, DC and sports medicine student

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ith everything going virtual, the American Chiropractic Association’s annual conference ENGAGE 2021 was no different. In past years, people would fly from all over the country to Washington, D.C. for a long weekend conference to meet with their representatives on Capitol Hill to advocate for the chiropractic profession and take pictures in the middle of the night at the Lincoln Memorial.

Though I missed the opportunity to meet and network with chiropractic physicians and students in person, I was still able to make those meaningful connections virtually!

There was a mix of pre-recorded sessions and Zoom discussions. For me, being the legislative representative for the UWS Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) chapter, it was wonderful because I was still able to watch the cool sessions that I normally would have missed for a very long business meeting. And trust me, I really did not want to miss Dr. Howard’s session on “Treating a concussion beyond the adjustment in a chiropractic practice!” I was even able to watch it a week after the conference 24

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since we have access to the sessions for a whole month. Next on my list is to check out Dr. Ortega’s session titled “Reframe the brain to rethink the pain” – yes please!

Though we missed out on my favorite part of advocating on Capitol Hill, they still held a discussion giving everyone an update on the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act. We were able to gain some additional support before the new Congress took over, which means that this year we should have an easier time moving this legislation forward. I am honored to announce that I was selected to be the vice legislative chair for SACA National Executive Board (SNEB), so you will definitely hear more about our progress! The ACA is currently working on reframing the bill, but it still keeps to the core of updating Medicare from the 1972 limitations on chiropractic physicians – which still states chiropractor as “he” – that’s how outdated it is. If you want to keep up to date with what the ACA is advocating for – check out www.ACAtoday.org.

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UWS SACA Chapter of the Year The UWS Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) chapter was named the 2020 SACA Chapter of the Year during the 2021 American Chiropractic Association (ACA) ENGAGE conference presented virtually this year.

“We are truly honored to be recognized as the 2020 SACA Chapter of the Year,” said Danielle Pettet, past SACA president.

“All SACA chapters were faced with many challenges this year, so to be selected for this award is quite the honor. Despite the online environment, we were able to boost our UWS SACA membership and host several successful fundraisers and virtual events. All of these things were made possible by our amazing SACA members and club advisor, Dr. Gary Schultz, who stuck with us during these uncertain times and kept the SACA spirit alive at UWS.” Through the challenges faced this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, being able to think creatively and keep engagement up with members was critical in keeping members connected. The executive board created many well-attended virtual events to help keep a sense of normalcy and community.

“Working with this SACA executive board has been the antidote to 2020,” said Dr. Schultz. “Each member of this team has embodied leadership, positivity, good humor, creativity and persistence. They truly have been an inspiration both personally and professionally. To be honest, it really was not the least bit surprising to see them awarded SACA Chapter of the Year. I am so very proud of them and the hard work they have put in this year.”

Though there were a number of amazing things about ENGAGE this year, my favorite part actually had to do with the UWS community. Though we missed out on socializing in person, eating some great food and exploring my old stomping grounds (I lived in the D.C. area for 12 years), the UWS SACA Chapter was named the 2020 SACA Chapter of the Year! I was honored to be able to work with Danielle Pettet, Leah Dash, Carlee Thomson, Kailey Koopman, Katrina Parsley and Sierra Zinke under the guidance of Dr. Gary Schultz. It was a tough year with COVID changing all of our initial goals, but our wonderful UWS community helped us by attending our events and keeping us motivated. Thank you all so much! 

SPP-CMHC Students Serving as AASP Student Delegates Brooke Rundle and Bernadette Correa are two students in the sport and performance psychology (SPP) doctoral program, focusing their studies with the clinical mental health counseling (CMHC) specialization. Both Rundle and Correa were named to the student delegation of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

We connected with them both to learn more about the importance of their participation in AASP from a personal and professional lens.

Brooke Rundle What does it mean to you to be chosen as a student delegate for the AASP? Through my personal experience as a professional athlete and now as a mindset coach for collegiate volleyball teams, I have witnessed how stereotypes associated with Continued on next page The magazine for the University of Western States community.

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gender identity and sexual orientation have a significant impact on athlete performance and retention. LGBTQ+ youth are twice as likely to drop out of sports compared to their heterosexual peers and over 80% of LGBTQ+ athletes have witnessed or experienced homophobia and transphobia in sports. And yet, less than ten percent of the Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPC®) listed in the AASP member directory identified LGBTQ+ as a specialization. I applied to become a student delegate for the Social Justice Initiative of AASP to provide more support, resources and mentors to the LGBTQ+ community.

In what ways will this experience help your education as well as future career pursuits?

In the short time that I have been involved, I have already met several amazing students at universities across the world with like-minded goals. It is exciting to connect with students that share a passion for social justice and are willing to put in extra work to make AASP and the field of sport and performance psychology more inclusive and equitable.

What are the main duties you will be attending to as student delegates?

The AASP Student Delegate Social Justice Initiative collaborates directly with the AASP Diversity Committee. As the co-chair of the Student Delegate Social Justice Initiative, I am responsible for attending AASP student delegate meetings and contributing to social justice initiatives involving the AASP annual conference, website or other AASP related events and content.

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Bernadette Correa What does it mean to you to be chosen as a student delegate for the AASP? I applied to be a student delegate so I could become more involved in AASP and try to give a voice to online learners. For me, being chosen to be a student delegate is the beginning of building my professional presence within the field of SPP. I am excited to have the opportunity to do this as a student.

In what ways will this experience help your education as well as future career pursuits?

I see this experience as an opportunity to connect further with people in the field of SPP. I see it as an opportunity to be a leader and a chance to learn from professionals while helping students. For me, this is the beginning of my involvement in SPP outside of the classroom and the possibility of future opportunities in AASP and SPP in general.

What are the main duties you will be attending to as student delegates?

Each student delegate is assigned to one or two initiatives and possibly serves as the chair of an initiative. I applied to be involved in the Conference Planning Initiative and together we will work with the Conference Planning Committee (made up of professional members) to help plan the annual conference. This year’s conference is currently a hybrid of online and in person. The in-person sessions will take place October 6-9, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Graduate Connections Graduate Highlight: Dr. Montserrat Andreys, DC, MS, CCSP Doctor of Chiropractic and Master’s in Exercise and Sports Science Alumna Founder – HEART Health

Bio: Dr. Montserrat Andreys is a queer Latinx sports chiropractic physician born in Mexico City, Mexico, raised in Chicago, Illinois, lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico and educated and currently practicing at a sports medicine clinic in Portland, Oregon. She is the founder of HEART Health Care for Artists. As a dancer herself, she was keenly aware of how underserved the artist community was in regards to health care. She utilizes the principles of sports medicine and applies them to the needs of the arts community through connections via social media, workshops, panel discussions, interviews and her work at the clinic. “There are so many tools available in sports medicine that can keep artists healthy and help them recover from injury, they just don’t know about them!”

Where does your passion for chiropractic care stem from?

I come from a long line of healers. My greatgrandmother was a midwife and herbalist in

Honduras. Natural and conservative medicines were always a part of how my family managed their health. When it came time for me to decide what kind of provider I wanted to be, I wanted an education that would prepare me to diagnose and manage patient care including referrals to specialists and advanced testing, as well as to advocate for patients as they navigate the health care system. It was important for me to not only be highly skilled in the management of acute injury, but also coach people out of chronic pain and be able to provide wellness care once acute and chronic injuries were under control.

What initially drove you to choose to work with populations such as tattoo artists and performing artists?

I have been surrounded by art and artists my whole life and I have an undergraduate degree in dance. One thing that our society makes very clear is that we want to consume all the incredible creativity artists have to offer, but we do not support the health and wellness of those same artists. The acute, repetitive strain injuries and chronic injuries artists are easily managed with the right care. When I saw how my skill set could serve the arts community, it was a no-brainer to make the information accessible. I believe that wellness care should be free and available to everyone, so I decided to start making videos for artists to share the information with them. As for the tattoo artists, I accompanied my friend for a piece and the Continued on next page

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tattoo artist and I started talking. When she found out what I did, she said “we need you!”

So she and I sat down one day, I took lots of notes about the experience of being a tattoo artist and I created a continuing education course that teaches them about why their body hurts and what they can do to change that.

What is your favorite memory from your time as a UWS student?

I love all the moments that a question I didn’t even know I had was answered in class. For example, I always have this huge urgency to pee right before I am about to go on stage. When I was learning physiology, I learned that the bladder has receptors for fight-or-flight hormones causing it to contract when we feel high stress.

When I look at the sun or a bright light I sneeze, in neuroanatomy I learned that the photogenic sneeze reflex occurs due to the trigeminal nerve innervations. It made learning extra fun when I came across cool gems like that.

And I loved my time in service as the student body president. In addition to the ways I learned to support our students, once a month I got to have one-on-one conversations with Dr. Brimhall that helped shape my leadership and professional skills.

What is a piece of advice you’d offer to current UWS doctor of chiropractic students?

Remember the joy you felt when you opened

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your acceptance letter and hold it close for those long days and nights. It’s a tough program AND it is absolutely worth it! When I was in school, I met so many doctors in the field whose eyes would light up when I told them I was in school.

They all said the same thing and they were right.

We have incredibly diverse and beautiful careers.

The way we get to participate in support of our community bringing compassionate, evidencebased, accessible care is very fulfilling.

In addition, it is incredibly important that we be informed and nimble around health care justice. Find ways to educate yourself about power dynamics, unconscious bias, gender affirmation, the history of systemic racism in health care, cultural humility, homophobia, body positivity, mental health, the history of sexually inappropriate behavior and abuse by doctors. It is our responsibility to be well-informed so we reduce harm for our patients.

What is your favorite way to relieve stress?

Sitting around a crowded table elbow-to-elbow with friends and steamy food on the table, loud and rowdy laughter and music in the background. Or a night of live performances followed by listening to the music of a great DJ. Or spending hours late at night in a dance studio working out choreography. It’s hard work in the moment, but so satisfying after! 

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Journey to Retirement: A Chiropractic Physician Panelist Discussion personal experiences. Retirement can be an emotionally and financially complicated topic. We hope this conversation provides some guidance, answers questions, and helps connect you to others contemplating or actively working to retire.

In this facilitated discussion about retirement from the chiropractic profession, our three panelists, Joyce McClure, DC, DACRB, CES, Minga Guerrero, DC, and Chuck Simpson, DC, shared open and honest feedback about their

Want more information or would like to further connect with our panelists? Contact Amy Lodholz, director of donor relations at alodholz@uws.edu 

In Memoriam Tobin Panattani 1960-2021 DC Class of 2007 Obituary Rae Lyn Winblad 1947-2021 Bequest Society Member DC Class of 1983

Lawrence Kalapus 1952-2020 DC Class of 1977

Verl Long 1915-2020 DC Class of 1951 Obituary Jan Harris 1940-2021 Professor Emerita 1989 retired in 2005 Obituary

Robert Neff 1948-2021 Obituary Stephen L Solomon Deceased 2019 DC Class of 1985

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Summer in December is Returning! Save the Date Friday, December 10 – Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the Wailea Beach Resort in Maui This year’s program brings you 20 hours of continuing education over four diverse courses. Dr. Moreau and Dr. Harger return live and in person for a grand rounds learning format that provides interactive sessions with presenters and colleagues. This year’s program will be a hybrid format with five hours of asynchronous online learning you can do before you travel, on your own schedule, to give you more time to enjoy Hawaii outside the classroom. The

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program also brings you two esteemed guests, Lori and Jerry Holt, to present topics from Cultural Competency and Documentation to Emergency Management.

Visitors should review government guidance to confirm eligibility to travel and stay at hotel.

Face coverings are required in all indoor public areas. Learn more about the hotel’s COVID safety protocols and Hawaii’s travel requirements.

Visit the UWS Summer in December webpage for more information and to reserve your spot today! 

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UWS Alumni Book Club Launches We are excited to announce the launch of the latest alumni and friends community benefit, the UWS alumni book club! In this online community, UWS alumni, friends, faculty and staff will connect with each other to read and discuss books on a wide range of health and professional topics, as well as membersubmitted recommendations. There is no cost to participate – you just have to get a copy of the book to enjoy.

How it works The book club will connect through a private online forum where members can discuss the current book and network with each other. The group will spend approximately two months on each book, so you’ll have plenty of time to read. As a member, you are able to participate in some or all of our book selections as your schedule allows. You can join any time, or even skip a book.

Why should you join?

Our book club partner: PBC Guru manages professional book clubs for companies, libraries and alumni associations.

Lisa from PBC guru will be moderating our book club to help make this program a great experience for all participants.

Sign up now!

Upcoming Meetup Opportunity in Portland Calling all local Portland and Washington alumni and

There are three main reasons we hope you’ll be excited to participate in our book club:

friends! Join us for our first in-person meetup of 2021.

When: Thursday, September 16, 5-7 p.m.

Where: Heathen Brewing. 1109 Washington St,

1. Connect and network with your fellow peers 2. Be a part of a lifelong learning community 3. Reading benefits your health and well-being

Vancouver, WA 98660 Please send an RSVP to Amy Lodholz at alodholz@uws.edu by September 1

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New Member Directory in Switchboard UWS Switchboard is proud to announce a brand-new and highly requested member directory function! The directory is an easy way to search and connect with colleagues and friends.

How to access the directory:

• Click on the ‘People’ tab near the top of the home page.

• You’ll see filter options including: • Class year

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• Interests • Recent activity • Alumni status, staff status, etc.

Feedback on the new feature is greatly appreciated! Connect with alumni@uws.edu.

Switchboard is open to all UWS alumni and friends. Sign up here: https://uws. switchboardhq.com/sign_up 

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