Palmer College of Chiropractic

Happy New Year! Here's to new beginnings and another year of changing lives through chiropractic. What goals do you have for 2021?

Thank you to the 365 alumni who referred a student to Palmer in 2020.

Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a very happy 2021 from Palmer College of Chiropractic!

Charlie Keller, D.C., (Main, ’55) finds great joy in giving back to Palmer College, made evident by his recent commitment of a $1 million estate gift to support our students. We hope Dr. Keller’s story inspires you to join him by making a gift of any amount. Your support will allow us to look toward 2021 with hope and continue to commit to bold initiatives that support future chiropractors. https://www.givecampus.com/gartxp

Chiropractors practice a hands-on, drug-free approach to health care. Find a Palmer chiropractor in your area bit.ly/3dL4X9G

Our Intern Spotlight for the month of December is 11th quarter student Kaitlin Dick. Kaitlin was nominated by associate professor and clinic master Therese Reaney-Cook who gave this reasoning for nominating her, "Kaitlin is a fantastic intern. She has great adjusting skills, and is also great at rehab, taping, and cupping. She's personable and well-liked by all her patients, and is very willing to help anytime!" Way to go, Kaitlin!

Not to brag, but our students always have good news! Check out our latest Dean's List recipients! Congratulations! Click below to view the full list of students who earned this honor for the summer term. (Share your good news and tag us!) https://bit.ly/34neq5A

Let's take a moment and congratulate 12th quarter student Nick Rubarth for his hard work and dedication in the Palmer West Clinic! Nick was nominated by associate clinical professor, Arden Lawson-Henze, D.C. who gave this reasoning for nominating him, "Nick has been here every day, all day since the beginning of 10th quarter. He's willing to take anything that's thrown his way. He's conscientious, hardworking, very knowledgeable, and has a great rapport with his patients. He establishes comprehensive active care plans and has great adjusting skills!" Way to go, Nick!

Explore Palmer West virtually! Every Monday and Friday you can chat with campus guides and an admissions representative, and learn about our campus, curriculum and student life during this interactive visit. Click the link to register for a campus visit. https://bit.ly/2Vbtiyq October 19... October 23 October 26 October 30 November 2 November 6 November 9 November 13 November 16 November 20 November 23 November 30 See more

"When we graduate new doctors into our profession, I gain colleagues. And if those colleagues are successful, then ultimately, I too will be successful. Palmer West students' success is all our success. Click the link to read how Bryanna Esquivel, D.C. (West, 17) feels about being a Faculty Clinician at her alma mater. https://bit.ly/3dl745I

Throughout her life, Mabel Heath Palmer, D.C. demonstrated that the role of women in chiropractic not only could be - but is - equal to men. Read more about how Mabel helped pave the way for women chiropractors. https://bit.ly/3jC1mOU

To reduce the amount of postural stress associated with gaming Play video games in moderation Make the gaming environment as ergonomic as possible Take 15-second breaks every 15 minutes... To learn more about how to prevent video game injuries, go to this link bit.ly/3dIl6No

He considered becoming a physical therapist or a medical doctor but is now all-in on becoming a doctor of chiropractic. See why Palmer West student, Javier Munoz Laguna is an advocate for all and believes we need to do a better job at creating community health-care centers in underserved communities. Click the link to read his story! https://bit.ly/30o3S3R

In September 2020, the chiropractic profession celebrated its 125th anniversary. We continue that celebration in October during National Chiropractic Health Month. According to the American Chiropractic Association, the national month raises public awareness of the importance of musculoskeletal health, the benefits of chiropractic care, and its natural, whole-person, patient-centered and drug-free approach to health and wellness. Take a look at the resources Palmer created to promote the chiropractic profession in your community! https://bit.ly/2SkTDc9

They can't help but be the best! Palmer West Sports Council won Chapter of the Year at the American Chiropractic Virtual Sports Symposium. This is the second year in a row that Palmer West Sports Council has earned this designation. Congratulations to the most active Sports Council in the nation. *Photos taken prior to March 2020

To maintain proper posture, you need to have adequate muscle flexibility and strength, normal joint motion in the spine and other body regions, as well as efficient postural muscles that are balanced on both sides of the spine. A doctor of chiropractic can assist you with proper posture, including recommending exercises to strengthen your core postural muscles. He or she can also assist you with choosing proper postures during your activities, helping reduce your risk of inju...ry. Learn about how chiropractic care can help. https://bit.ly/2BV4PXW

You did it!! Congratulations to the 18 students who earned their degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic West earlier this month! They make up the 154th class to graduate from Palmer West. Watch the graduation! https://bit.ly/349fSre