Commencement Convocation - APRIL 17, 2021 GRADUATING CLASS OF - NWHSU COMMENCEMENT
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Commencement Convocation
GRADUATING CLASS OF
APRIL 17, 2021
President’s Message
Dear Graduates,
You are graduating at a critical time for our healthcare systems. We firmly believe
Heartfelt congratulations on earning your degree! that future healthcare solutions need each one of you as well as your commitment
to your profession and integrative care. We are so honored that you will be a part of
Your hard work and dedication throughout your time here at NWHSU has brought that future solution. We have complete confidence that if our faculty have deemed
you to this moment, and your determination and passion will carry you through. It you able to graduate from NWHSU, then each of you will lead our health care
is an immense accomplishment to get to this point, and we are honored to be by systems to be truly patient centered, genuinely integrative and deeply responsive
your side. to the needs of our citizens. We are so grateful that you chose to join us in serving
our communities and our nation in this way.
We welcome you to our distinguished group of over 7500 alumni throughout the
world. We know that like them, you will be innovators and leaders in your field. As We hope you will take a moment to reflect on this great milestone, and all you
you transition into your career, know that we are always here to cheer and support accomplished to prepare to become a healthcare professional. On behalf of our
you. We hope you will keep in touch. faculty and staff, we want you to know we are proud of you, and we wish you, your
families, and friends good health. Please let us know if there is anything we can do
As part of our continued service, we have many alumni benefits that are now to assist you now or in the future. Happy Graduation!
available to you. These benefits include continued use of our Handshake job
placement portal, access to career advising and consultants, and discounted
services in the De Rusha Clinic. Additionally, we hope to welcome you back on Warmly,
campus in 2021 for continuing education. Your first year as a graduate you are
welcome to attend our Chiropractic Homecoming, Massage Therapy or Great River
Symposiums at no cost to you. You will also be able to use your nwhealth.edu
email account for as long as you like. You can learn more about our complete list Deborah Bushway, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
of alumni benefits by visiting our Alumni Services page and start connecting with
other alums on NWHSU Connect.
Graduating Class of April 17, 2021
COMMENCEMENT OPENING AWARDING OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES & DEGREES CONFERRING OF DEGREES
“Pomp and Circumstance”, Edward Elgar Presentation of Candidates Dr. Deborah J. Bushway
Music Director Osmo Vänskä and Minnesota Mary M. Tuscherer, D.C., Ph.D., M.S., A.U.
Orchestra musicians
Audio and video version GRADUATE TRIBUTE
Faculty, Administration and Staff of NWHSU
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN MASTER OF CHINESE MEDICINE
PRESIDENTIAL GREETING RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Deborah J. Bushway, Ph.D. DOCTOR OF CHINESE MEDICINE
President and Chief Executive Officer ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL
Administration of Oath
LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Jessica M. Frier, D.A.O.M., L.Ac.
Dean, College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
STUDENT GREETINGS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MEDICAL
William J. Colling LABORATORY SCIENCE
College of Health and Wellness Graduating Class
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
BIOLOGY
Juliet E. Winter
Administration of Oath
College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN APPLIED Katie Burns Ryan, D.C.
Graduating Class
CLINICAL NUTRITION Dean, College of Chiropractic
Parker Hewes CERTIFICATE IN RELAXATION MASSAGE,
College of Chiropractic Graduating Class CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
AND ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN
MASSAGE THERAPY
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Tabatha Parker, N.D. Administration of Oath
Executive Director, Academy of Integrative Spring Saldana, B.A.
Health & Medicine (AIHM) Massage Therapy Program Chair
APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR EMERITI
Anne H. Mackereth, M.A.
ACADEMIC HONORS
Dr. Deborah J. BushwayCommencement Speaker
Dr. Tabatha Parker is a naturopathic doctor and the Executive Director of the Academy of Integrative
Health & Medicine (AIHM), a global community of holistic and integrative health professionals. Parker
has received a variety of awards and honorary degrees, including 2015 Physician of the Year from the
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), and 2011 Visionary of the Year by UTNE Reader.
She was founding co-secretary general of the World Naturopathic Federation, worked with the World
Health Organization on the WHO Benchmarks for Training in Naturopathy. Parker led an international
Tabatha Parker, N.D. service-relief organization for over a decade, and her clinical work in Nicaragua focused on women’s
Executive Director,
Academy of Integrative empowerment and cervical cancer screening. Her work with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO),
Health & Medicine (AIHM)
aided the Nicaraguan Ministry of Health to fully implement the WHO Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014
– 2023. Parker sits on the steering committee of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.
As an activist for the integrative health & medicine global health community she advocates for holistic
healthcare as a human right and works for parity for healthcare providers and full access for all patients to
traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine.Appointment of Professor Emeriti
Anne Mackereth joined Northwestern Health Sciences University as a librarian in 2001 when her interest in complementary
medicine led her to explore the open position. After 12 years in the librarian role, she became the Director of Library Services
in 2013.
In 2015, Ms. Mackereth began coordinating book reviews for Doody’s, the leading health science subject collection advisor,
enabling faculty reviewers to increase their scholarly activity. In response to student needs identified in the biannual library
student satisfaction survey, under her leadership the library obtained soundproofing for its study rooms and three unique study
PODs in 2018. She also coordinated the library’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, among many other accomplishments.
Ms. Mackereth served the university in many ways, including as the faculty senate secretary, on the faculty affairs committee,
Anne H. Mackereth, M.A.
on the Provosts Cabinet, and as the university grievance officer for eight years. Ms. Mackereth also served as the Treasurer for
the Chiropractic Library Collaboration.
Ms. Mackereth earned her B.A. at the College of Saint Catherine, and her M.A. in Information Resources and Library Science at
the University of Arizona.
Of her time at NWHSU, Mackereth shared, “I began here feeling like a fish out of water and believing that I would only last a year.
I missed my colleagues at MN/DOT terribly and wasn’t sure I could get that sense of camaraderie at Northwestern. During my 20
years at NWHSU, I found a great sense of satisfaction assisting students with library research, mentoring those I supervised, and
being part of an institution focused on natural health care. I’ve made some lifelong friendships along the way, too.”Academic Honors
Class Valedictorians
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACADEMIC REGALIA
Amanda Noel Pipal + The design and heraldry of academic attire date back to approximately the
Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy 12th century when universities were taking form. It is believed that the attire
was the dress of a cleric because scholars had taken minor orders or vows. The
William Jacob Colling * dress may have also served another purpose—it provided warmth.
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
Our graduates display their academic achievements by wearing hoods at the
Muntadher Al-Jayashi + commencement along with gowns and caps. The colors of the hood represent
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology the University and the felt of the hood symbolizes health care. Placing of the
hood symbolizes entry of the candidate into the rights and responsibilities of
COLLEGE OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE the profession.
Juliet Elizabeth Winter -
Master of Chinese Medicine It’s also customary for the University’s leadership to wear academic attire. This
is an outward sign of bringing together students and privileged persons under
Jessica Anne French + the same discipline.
Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Co-Valedictorian
Meghan Lynette Mabe +
Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Co-Valedictorian
COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
Zachary Robert Barringer +
Doctor of Chiropractic, Co-Valedictorian
+ Summa Cum Laude * Magna Cum Laude – Cum Laude
Rachel Ann Thompson + GPA 3.9 - 4.0 GPA 3.7 - 3.89 GPA 3.5 - 3.69
Doctor of Chiropractic, Co-ValedictorianDegree Recipients
College of Health and Wellness
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Natalya Vladyka* Jarett Toomey
SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC MEDICAL LABORATORY HUMAN BIOLOGY Minnesota Minnesota
TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY Muntadher Al-Jayashi+
William Jacob Colling* Mohamed Kassim Ahmednoor Minnesota Chia Yang Tsia Vang
Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota
Courtney Jeanne Hibben
Julianne M. Deutsch Shequor Mohamed Minnesota MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Minnesota Minnesota APPLIED CLINICAL NUTRITION IN MASSAGE THERAPY
Ashley Nicole Hoffman* Maria Licelle Bertha Banzon Cayco – Elizabeth Garness
Kiana Lee Enevoldsen Yasmin A. Salah Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota
Minnesota Minnesota
Tanzim Hossain – CERTIFICATE IN RELAXATION Erik Low –
Allissa Marie Gabbert Samuel Weto Minnesota MASSAGE Minnesota
Minnesota Ethiopia Lanna Janelle Lake
Steve Kemgang* Minnesota Amanda Noel Pipal +
Christian M. Garcia Daniel Yirko Maryland Minnesota
California Minnesota Llarissa Dawn Wilson
Benjamin P. King+ Minnesota
Emily Lengquist* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Minnesota
Minnesota MEDICAL LABORATORY CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC
SCIENCE Emma Reann Redmond* MASSAGE
Amanda Nicole Michienzi Nasra Ahmed Minnesota Mark Evan Heimermann
Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota
Chase James Riever
Anna Marie Julia Poppler – Minnesota Brandi Swystun
Minnesota Minnesota
Nels Michael John Torgrimson
Ashley Young – Minnesota
Minnesota
+ Denotes Summa Cum Laude recipients * Denotes Magna Cum Laude recipients – Denotes Cum Laude recipientsCollege of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine MASTER OF CHINESE MEDICINE Jana Dimitrova Minnesota Juliet Elizabeth Winter – Minnesota DOCTOR OF CHINESE MEDICINE Jessica Anne French + Minnesota Meghan Lynette Mabe + Minnesota Bhao Nhiang Thao Minnesota Gudde Xue Xiong* Michigan + Denotes Summa Cum Laude recipients * Denotes Magna Cum Laude recipients – Denotes Cum Laude recipients
College of Chiropractic Brooke Aeikens* Alexandra Buhler Emily Marie Hall Drew Larsen SE South Carolina Wisconsin Minnesota Montana Kaycie Anderson* Kayla Nichole Calhoun Lauren Ashley Hanson Triston John LeTourneau Wisconsin Iowa North Dakota Minnesota Joshua Alexander Angulo SE-H Jordyn Renee Clay Shiloh David Heesch SE-H Kevin Levandoski South Dakota Iowa South Dakota Minnesota Zachary Robert Barringer + Amillionara Lynn Towns Davis SE-I Elizabeth Heim Miles Matthew Loosemore SE Minnesota South Dakota Minnesota Michigan Jacoby Bergeron SE Blake DeJong Parker Hewes + Laura Ann Magee* Minnesota Minnesota Wisconsin Minnesota Bianca Bianchi-Rossi Sumeet Dhalla Matthew Jon Hill Jessica L. Morris – Minnesota Manitoba Minnesota North Dakota Louie Blood SE Hannah M. Dougherty Elijah R. Johnson Cassie Lynn Morrison SE-I Montana Minnesota Minnesota Michigan Darius Kemar Bradford Shad Jacob Froseth Kali Rose Krivinchuk SE-I Faraz Moussavi-Zadeh* Iowa North Dakota Wisconsin British Columbia Serena Kaur Brar Alyssa Grace Galster Chandler Shane Krukow Derek Daniel Munson Manitoba North Dakota Iowa Michigan + Denotes Summa Cum Laude recipients * Denotes Magna Cum Laude recipients – Denotes Cum Laude recipients SE-H Denotes Sports Emphasis with Honors SE-I Denotes Sports Emphasis with Internship SE Denotes Sports Emphasis
College of Chiropractic Alec Jon Nassirzadeh Nikole Dawn Stewart Jenna Christine Werre Minnesota Nebraska North Dakota Cavan O’Brien Lauren Marie Stoiber Larissa Wilhelm Minnesota Wisconsin Wisconsin Zachary V. Post – Yuji Suzuki* Ann Elizabeth Williams Minnesota Japan Minnesota Danielle Priestley Justin Terry Kathleen Renee Williams Minnesota Mississippi Minnesota Jordan Lynn Michelle Ramey Justin Dean Thompson Cody A. Wolff Minnesota Minnesota Wisconsin Chase James Riever Rachel Ann Thompson + Chienkong Xiong Michigan Minnesota Minnesota Korbyn Ross Nels Michael John Torgrimson Chia Yang Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Justin Allen Smith SE Zeynep Kathryn Tuzcu Jacob Thomas Zebedee SE Wisconsin Minnesota Minnesota Hayley Jean-Marie Solheim – SE Austyn Dean Wasko Minnesota Minnesota + Denotes Summa Cum Laude recipients * Denotes Magna Cum Laude recipients – Denotes Cum Laude recipients SE-H Denotes Sports Emphasis with Honors SE-I Denotes Sports Emphasis with Internship SE Denotes Sports Emphasis
Faculty John S. Aguilar, D.A.O.M., M.S.T.O.M., A.E.M.P. Amrit Devgun, N.D., A.A.P., C.A.P., F.L.T., C.M.A.P. Jessica Hoernemann, M.S., M.L.S. Amy M. Anderson, B.A., B.C.T.M.B., B.C.S.I. Deborah S. Dick, M.Om., L.Ac. K. Joanie Holst, M.S., B.C.T.M.B., C.K.T.P., C.M.L.D.T, C.N.M.T. Audrey Anderson, M.S., M.T. Jody Dittrich, M.A., A.A.S., B.C.T.M.B. Amy L. Horton, D.C., D.I.B.C.N., C.S.C.S., F.I.A.C.N. Nancy E. Anderson-Bierma, M.Om., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. Jessica Donahue, B.S., R.T. (R)(T)(ARRT) Monica Howell, M.L.S., Ed.S. Beth Antoine, D.C., M.S., M.H.S., I.C.S.C., L.A.T., C.C.S.P., I.T.A.T. Jodi M. Dorpinghaus, D.C., G.F.S. Scott A. Hudson, Psy.D., L.P. Ruth M. Babick-Scofield, M.Ac., L.Ac. Lisa A. Dunt, M.Om., L.Ac. Victoria L. Huitt, M.Ac.O.M., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. Kayla Baldwin Schlotthauer, D.C. Donald L. Eggebrecht, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. Stephanie Hylla, M.Ac., L.Ac. Festina Balidemaj, Pharm.D. Nancy J. Erickson, B.A., B.C.T.M.B. Krista J. Jacobson, M.L.I.S. Jeremy L. Barthels, D.C., M.S. David R. Farrar, D.C., M.P.H. Vibhuti H. Jansari, Ph.D. Julie Beaudoin, M.B.A., A.S., R.T. (T)(ARRT) Christian F. Fetsch, M.S.T.O.M., L.Ac. Martin S. Javinsky, M.Ac., L.Ac. Stefanie Beniek, M.Om., L.Ac. Bradley A. Finer, D.C., D.A.C.A.N. Greta H. Jeffrey, D.Ac., M.Ac., L.Ac. Cara L. Borggren, D.C. Mary L. Forte, D.C., Ph.D. Yongping Jiang, Ph.D., M.Med., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. Linda J. Bowers, D.C., D.A.B.C.I., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.A.N., D.A.C.B.N. Jessica M. Frier, D.A.O.M., L.Ac. Kerry L. Johnson, D.C. Katie M. Bowman, D.A.C.M., M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. Robin Galloway, B.S., C.M.A. Janet L. Kadlec, B.C.T.M.B. Thomas S. Braem, M.S. Karen A. Ganzhorn, C.L.T. Kevin E. Kalb, D.C. Patricia M. Casello-Maddox, D.C., M.B.A., M.Om., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac, A.U. Fikremariam Ghirmai, M.S. Rebecca E. Katchmark, D.C. Kimberly Christensen, M.Om., L.Ac. Alex G. Gillingham, B.S., R.T. (R)(ARRT) Andrew S. Klein, D.C., M.Ed., D.A.C.B.S.P. Natalie Clausen-Meyers, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. Tao Gong, M.S., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. Jordan Knowlton-Key, D.C., M.S., C.C.S.P., I.C.S.C., E.M.T., A.S.P. Jennifer Connell, M.Om., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. Barbara J. Gosse, M.S.O.M., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac. Melissa Kolb, D.C. Sheryl L. Cota, D.A.C.M., L.Ac. Christopher J. Hanson, D.C. Jason Landry, M.Om., L.Ac. Heather Danig, B.S., R.T. (R)(M)(ARRT) Jill Hendrickson, B.S., B.C.T.M.B. Link P. Larson, D.C., C.C.S.T. Donald B. Deal, Ph.D. Eileen M. Hernandez, A.A.S. Candace S. Lautt, B.A., B.C.T.M.B., C.N.M.T.
Faculty Susan Lawrenz-Smith, Ph.D. Melissa Pahl, M.S., M.L.S. Stephen R. Thompson, D.C., D.A.C.M., M.T.O.M., L.Ac. Alane G. Lucht, D.C., A.U. David R. Patterson, D.C. Matthew Thronson, D.C., M.S., C.C.S.P., C.S.C.S. Melissa MacDonald, D.C. Lauri Peterson, M.S., R.T. (R)(ARRT) Mary M. Tuchscherer, D.C., Ph.D., M.S., A.U. Anne H. Mackereth, M.A. Christopher P. Petrie, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. Sripathy Umapathi, D.C. Michele Maiers, D.C., Ph.D., M.P.H. John E. Pirog, M.S.O.M., Dipl.Ac., Dipl.C.H., L.Ac. RondaKae Vainikka, B.C.T.M.B. Christopher C. Major, D.C., D.A.C.B.R., A.T.C. Ellen Poppy, M.ED. Verena Van Fleet, Ph.D., M.S., M.Ed. Jessica L. Maynard, M.Ac.O.M., L.Ac. Paul J. Ratte, N.D. Michele M. Vincent, D.C., A.U. Colleen A. Moore Cadiz, M.Om., L.Ac. Jeff A. Rich, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. Robert Voss, B.A. Scott A. Mooring, D.C. Rachel Roller, B.B.A., B.C.T.M.B. Susan Vossberg, M.L.I.S. Joseph H. Muldoon, D.C., M.S. Sheli Spring Saldana, B.A., B.C.T.M.B., C.N.M.T. Mei Wang, Ph.D., M.Med., Dipl.Ac., Dipl.C.H., L.Ac. Anusha Natarajarathinam, Ph.D. Heather L. Schepman, M.S., R.T. (R)(ARRT) Sarah L. Weaver, M.F.A, M.Om., B.C.T.M.B., Dipl.O.M., L.Ac. Rachel Niewind, B.A. Ezra Schlotthauer, D.C. Christie M. Weibel-Maanum, D.C. Michelle L. Norton Fleming, D.C. Steven R. Schroer, M.A. Nathan E. Wheat, D.C. Jeffrey J. Novak, D.C. Jodell M. Skaufel, D.C., M.A. Andrea Wilde, D.C. Kristin Olthafer, B.S., B.C.T.M.B. Christopher L. Smoley, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. John B. Wolfe Jr., D.C., J.D. Lisa M. Oppegard, Ph.D. Larry Spicer, D.C. Alexander Wotal, Ph.D. Kathryn Oppel, B.S. Gail Spiegelhoff, B.A., C.M.A. Jinming Yue, B.Med., Dipl.Ac., Dipl.C.H., L.Ac. Paul J. Osterbauer, D.C., M.P.H. Elizabeth M. Streit, M.S., R.D., L.D. Zachary J. Zachman, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., A.U. Scott T. Oswald, D.C. Alexander R. Sundin, D.C., C.C.S.P., I.C.S.C. Nicholas E. Zimet, M.Om., L.Ac. Tolulope A. Oyelowo, D.C., Ph.D., M.S. Kelly Swanson, M.A., M.L.S. Anne M. Packard Spicer, D.C., D.A.C.C.P. Jason C. Thoen, Ph.D.
University Board of Trustees
Christopher D. Jo, D.C. Randy Eken, B.A., M.P.A. Deborah Bushway, Ph.D.
Chair President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Heaney, M.A.
Todd Ginkel, D.C.
Vice-Chair Keith Johnson, D.C.
N. Walter Graff, LL.B. Lori Lauber, M.B.A.
Secretary
Molly Magnani, D.C., M.M.A.
Bonita Myhers, D.C.
David Peterson, D.C.
David Taylor, Ph.D.
Tamara Taylor, M.Om.
Desiree Whitney, B.S.
Brent Wilde, M.B.A.President’s Cabinet
Deborah J. Bushway Kathleen Hagens Charles Sawyer
President and Chief Executive Officer Vice President, Marketing Special Assistant to the President
Linda Keillor Berg Dale Healey Michael Tennison
Vice President, Development Dean, College of Health and Wellness Vice President, Clinic
and Retail Administration
Katie BurnsRyan Erin Kahn
Dean, College of Chiropractic Dean, Admissions Mary Tuchscherer
Faculty Senate President
Jakki Farr Michele Maiers
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Executive Director, Research and Innovation Mark Whiteley
Student Senate President
Jessica Frier Cory Miller
Dean, College of Acupuncture Vice President, Information Technology Christian Wright
and Chinese Medicine Vice President, Academic & Student Programs
Anthony Molinar
Mary Gale Dean, Students
Vice President, Human Resources
Kimberly Pearce
Vice President, Academic Affairs
and Chief Academic OfficerEmeriti Faculty John F. Allenburg, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. Grace E. Jacobs, D.A. Charles E. Sawyer, D.C. President Emeritus Professor Emerita Professor Emeritus Mary E. Berg, M.A. Valerie A. Johnson, N.C.T.M.B. Joseph J. Sweere, D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.O.H., F.I.C.C. Professor Emerita Professor Emerita Professor Emeritus Thomas F. Bergmann, D.C. Dian L. Larson, B.A. Kim L. Swineheart, D.C. Professor Emeritus Professor Emerita Professor Emerita Beth A. Burgan, M.A., M.F.A., N.C.T.M.B. C. Andrew Lininger, B.A., L.Ac. Daniel H. Wallace, Ph.D Professor Emerita Professor Emeritus Professor Emeritus Sher Demeter, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Anita L. Manne, D.C., D.A.C.B.R. Jonathan C. Williams, D.C., D.A.A.P.M., D.A.B.C.I., F.A.A.C.P. Professor Emerita Professor Emerita Professor Emeritus William C. Elkington, D.C. Warren L. Moe, D.C. Professor Emeritus Professor Emeritus Charles H. Esch, D.C. Michael Przeslawski, D.C. Professor Emeritus Professor Emeritus Jeffrey A. Ewald, D.C., D.A.B.C.O. Jane E. Richardson, M.Ed. Professor Emeritus Professor Emerita
Administration Patricia M. Casello-Maddox Christopher P. Petrie Associate Accreditation Officer Director, College of Chiropractic Clinical Education Janet E. Halleen Michele Renee Director, Purchasing Director, Integrative Care Chad Henriksen Karen E. Samstad Director, WorkSiteRight Director, Financial Aid Andrew S. Klein Shayan Sheybani Director, Human Performance Center Director, Clinical Services Becky Lawyer Verena Van Fleet Director, Counseling and Disability Services Director, Office of Faculty Development Rebecca M. Lieberman Kevin Wolpern Controller Director, Facilities Management Susan M. Neppl Registrar
Credentials Reference A.A.P. Applied Ayurvedic Practitioner D.A.C.B.N. Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition M.A. Master of Arts A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science D.A.C.B.R. Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology M.Ac. Master of Acupuncture A.E.M.P. Acupuncture & Eastern Medicine Practitioner D.A.C.B.S.P. Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians M.Ac.O.M. Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine B.A. Bachelor of Arts D.A.C.C.P. Diplomate of the Academy of Chiropractic Pediatrics M.B.A. Master of Business Administration B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration D.A.C.M. Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine M.D. Doctor of Medicine B. Med. Bachelor of Medicine (China) D.A.O.M. Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine M.Ed. Master of Education B.S. Bachelor of Science D.C. Doctor of Chiropractic M.F.A. Master of Fine Arts B.C.S.I. Board Certified Structural Integrator D.I.B.C.N. Diplomate of the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology M.H.S. Master of Health Sciences B.C.T.M.B. Board Certified In Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Dipl.Ac. Diplomate in Acupuncture M.L.I.S. Master of Library and Information Science C.A.P. Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Dipl.C.H. Diplomate in Chinese Herbology M.L.S. Medical Laboratory Scientist C.E.S. Corrective Exercise Specialist Dipl.O.M. Diplomate in Oriental Medicine M.Med. Master of Medicine (China) C.L.T. Certified Laboratory Technician Ed.D. Doctor of Education M.Om. Master of Oriental Medicine C.C.S.P. Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Ed.S. Specialist in Education and General Education Administration M.P.H. Master of Public Health C.H.T.P. Certified Healing Touch Practitioner E.M.T. Emergency Medical Technician M.Phil. Master of Philosophy C.K.T.P. Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner F.A.A.C.P. Fellow of the American Academy of Chiropractic Physicians M.S. Master of Science C.M.A. Certified Medical Assistant F.I.A.C.N. Fellow of the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurologists M.S.Ac. Master of Science in Acupuncture C.M.L.D.T. Certified Manual Lymph Drainage G.F.S. Golf Fitness Specialist M.S.O.M. Master of Science in Oriental Medicine C.N.M.T. Certified NeuroMuscular Therapist H.B. Kin. Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology M.S.T.O.M. Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine C.P.T. Certified Personal Trainer H.T.S.C.P. Healing Touch Spiritual Practitioner M.T.O.M. Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine C.S.C.S. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist I.C.S.C. International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine C.S.S.D. Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics I.T.A.T. Impact Trained Athletic Trainer Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy C.T.C. Certified Therapeutic Coach J.D. Juris Doctor Pharm.D. Doctor of Pharmacy D.A.B.C.I. Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists L.Ac. Licensed in Acupuncture Psy.D. Doctor of Psychology D.A.B.C.O. Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists L.A.T. Licensed Athletic Trainer R.D. Registered Dietitian D.Ac. Doctor of Acupuncture L.D. Licensed Dietitian R.N. Registered Nurse D.A.C.A.N. Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Academy of Neurology L.P. Licensed Psychologist R.T. Radiation Therapy (ARRT)
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Northwestern Health Sciences University prepares the next generation of healthcare SYMBOLISM OF UNIVERSITY SEAL
professionals to deliver and advance health care. Since 1941, the university has provided The design of the Northwestern Health Sciences University seal is rooted in its traditions,
world-class professional education and research through accredited programs in chiropractic, history and mission since its founding in 1941.
acupuncture, therapeutic massage, traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition and other disciplines. • The circular shape expresses the unity and shared mission of the University’s colleges and
The university serves more than 800 graduate and undergraduate students, more than 5,600 clinics
continuing education students, and has an alumni community of more than 7,500 graduates.
Our 280 dedicated faculty and staff provide an engaging and supportive learning environment • Shield: represents the resilience and strength of the body, nurtured by natural healthcare
that includes academic and career counseling, assistance for international students and providers
military veterans, and over 50 student clubs and organizations. • Crown: symbolizes excellence in education, patient care, research, and community
involvement
In June 2019, NWHSU announced that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) approved the
transfer of students in the Twin Cities area whose educational plans were interrupted by the • Pine tree and North Star: natural symbols closely associated with Minnesota and derived
sudden closing of Argosy University. The HLC approved to accept students transferring from from the state’s Great Seal
Argosy in five degree programs including Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting, • Rampant lion: a symbol of heraldry, and symbolizes the academic virtues of bravery,
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology, Associate of Science in Radiation courage, strength, and valor
Therapy, Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology, and the Bachelor of Science in
Medical Technology. These five new degree programs are now part of NWHSU’s curriculum and • Rod of Asclepius: represents medicine and healing. It originated in Greek mythology and is
degree offerings. These important and complementary fields fit well with NWHSU’s exclusive associated with the God of healing
focus on health sciences education and expand the university’s focus on integrative health care. • Scientia: Latin for “knowledge”
In April 2020, NWHSU announced the opening of a new college, The College of Acupuncture
and Chinese Medicine (CACM). Students benefit from a standalone college that offers
exceptional education and creates new structured opportunities to practice integrative
healthcare both on and off-campus, and the ability to expand degree offerings and
specializations.
Northwestern Health Sciences University continues to advance innovative models of integrative
care to lead people to live happier, healthier lives. Our goal is to transform health care through
patient-centered, evidence-based, conservative care that optimizes health and well-being.You can also read
