Dex Alvarez, Margaux Allen and Guy Reshamwala were pioneers, entering the very first chiropractic class at National University's Florida campus in fall 2009. Ten trimesters later, they are ordering caps and gowns and preparing to walk down the commencement aisle and be called "Doctor" for the first time.
Others in their initial class of 12 students will graduate next year, having chosen flex tracks or time off between trimesters. That leaves Dex, Margaux and Guy as the program's three historic first graduates. One person who accompanied them on their journey is Dr. Joseph Stiefel, dean of the college of professional studies for the Florida campus.
"I'm very proud that they so graciously prepared the road for others," said Dr. Stiefel. "They 'adapted and conquered' in the way that I would expect a NUHS grad to do. They are going to be great doctors!"
Source: National University of Health Sciences
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
