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Vol. 20, Issue 2
alumni magazine
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Editorial Board
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Dr. Strickland’s animal instincts
CCCLA’s Dr. William Strickland ’94 motivates students
with his passion for chiropractic and life, while exclusively
treating patients of the four-legged variety.
Homecoming 2010 events set
Alumni from CCCKC and CCCLA will gather this fall
for a variety of educational and social activities at the
College’s 2010 Homecoming and Coming Home events.
MSHP program begins at CCCKC
The Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP)
program, offered through the College of Graduate Studies
at CCCKC, paves the way for attaining University status.
CCCKC grads focus on wellness
CCCKC’s Dr. Tom Teter ’05 and Dr. Ryan Stevens ’05
provide comprehensive wellness care in their practice
comprised of health care and fitness professionals.
Postgraduate seminars offered
Several offerings remain in the Office of Professional
Development’s 2010 postgraduate seminars schedule,
including Meridian Therapy and X-ray Diagnosis.
Director of Communications Alan Morgan
[email protected]
Associate Publications Editor Scott Albright
[email protected]
Advertising & Marketing Associate Scott Vater
[email protected]
Associate Projects Manager Amelia Trollinger
[email protected]
In every issue
04 President’s Message
05 Memory Lane
06 Alumni Leadership
08 Alumni News
22 CCC Graduates
Clevelander magazine is published three times a year for all Cleveland alumni.
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president’smessage
Board of Trustees
Dr. Charles A. Eddy ’70
Chairman
Dr. Ernst Anrig ’69
Vice Chairman
Dr. Timothy E. Meng ’66
Secretary/Treasurer
Allen Ashworth
Dr. Daniel J. Fahnestock ’65
Dr. Gloria Lee Ford ’72
Dr. Edward McKenzie ’69
The Honorable Anna Ho
Dr. Rosemarie Wilson ’92
Emeritus Members
Dr. James C. Anderson ’66
Dr. Ethelbert Stalling ’41*
Dr. G. Richard Wheatley ’47*
*deceased
Administration
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III ’75
President
CCCKC Alumni Board
Dr. J. Kay Carver ’71
President
Dr. Gerald Witt ’98
Vice President
Dr. Linda Klinginsmith-Tilford ’76
Executive Secretary
Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97
Recording Secretary
Dr. L. Russell Matthias ’74
Treasurer
Dr. Roger Ott ’84
Sergeant-at-Arms
Dr. Charles A. Eddy ’70
Dr. Eugene Lockrow ’83
Dr. Doran Nicholson ’80
Dr. Chris Leonardi ’96
Dr. Richard Brown ’78
CCCLA Alumni Board
Dr. Adana Moses ’09
President
Dr. Christopher Vargas ’09
Vice President
Dr. Brandey Dollens-Swartz ’09
Recording Secretary
Dr. Gail Kelley ’08
Treasurer
Dr. Natalie King ’07
Sergeant-at-Arms
Dr. Jennifer Francisco ’07
Dr. Matthew Cobb ’08
Dr. Tammy Cassa ’08
Dr. Johnna West ’07
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Clevelander
College pledges to
expand possibilities
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ince its inception, Cleveland Chiropractic College has embraced a philosophy of
health that emphasizes supporting the inherent healing powers of the body and
mind. Primary to this philosophy is the importance of spinal health and the role of the
chiropractic adjustment that has been the mainstay of chiropractic for over a century.
Central to this worldview is a strong focus on encouraging healthy
lifestyle behaviors. As we counsel patients and loved ones to eat
healthy, get regular exercise and manage and minimize the effects of
stress, we are living up to the highest purpose of the healing arts.
Today, the nation’s legislators, policy-makers and health practitioners are beginning to understand what the chiropractic founders
knew all along about the essential nature of health and prevention.
Now, both government and private-sector organizations are supporting major initiatives promoting healthy behaviors.
Study after study demonstrates that unhealthy behaviors are the
leading cause of chronic disease in America. Smoking, excessive
drinking, poor diet and lack of exercise can shorten your lifespan by an average of 12
years. A study published this year in Archives of Internal Medicine supports that lifestyle
changes have a considerable impact; that modest but achievable modifications to these
behaviors can stop illness before it starts, or stem damage where it already exists.
There are encouraging signs that lifestyle-based prevention and health promotion are
quickly becoming a top priority of public health policy. In practical terms, this involves
not smoking, eating at least three servings of fruits and vegetables each day, exercising at
least two hours a week and limiting alcohol consumption to only a few ounces per week.
Those who embrace all four of these practices have substantially lower risks of heart disease, cancer and many of the other diseases that diminish and shorten lives.
Beginning in September and taking a leading role in this growing movement, the
College’s Kansas City campus* will welcome the inaugural class of the new, leading-edge,
Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP) program that leads to examination as a
Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). This program is designed to meet societal
needs for dedicated professionals who are well-trained in the art and science of prevention
and health promotion.
For the established doctor of chiropractic, the additional skills and knowledge achieved
through this degree provide the most current information for advising patients on healthy
lifestyle choices and represent an excellent complement to a wellness-oriented practice.
For a new graduate doctor who is building a practice, the CHES designation may provide
entrée to businesses, schools, health departments and other government agencies seeking
qualified consultants to educate their employees or students on proven methods to live
up to their potential and avoid illness.
Visit cleveland.edu to learn more about this innovative 36-hour program, offered
through the Cleveland College of Graduate Studies. *MSHP Program offering at the
Cleveland Los Angeles Campus will be announced at a later date.
Carl S. Cleveland III ’75, D.C.
President
memorylane
Take a look back
I have fond memories of Dr. Cleveland
Sr. and Dr. Dorthea Towne instructing
classes. We had some invigorating discussions that were truly unforgettable. Also,
I remember how two of my dear friends,
Drs. Eddie Harrison and Bill Dawson,
who are now Certified Concept Therapy
teachers, always sat at the rear of the classroom and watched humanity unfolding
in front of them. Occasionally, we tried
to mentally affect the course of the class
discussion. We actually had a pretty good
success record in that regard.
— Dr. Jim Brown ’73
Quite a few of my Cleveland College
memories are ones to cherish. I remember
Dr. Millie Cleveland’s children’s clinic
being so inspiring and delivering miraculous results. Also, after working construction during the day, it was hard at times
to stay awake for night classes. Thank
goodness for my many helpful classmates
who helped out. We all got a marvelous
education, especially from Dr. Carl S.
Cleveland Jr.
— Dr. John Wertin ’75
Memories from my Cleveland days include
Dr. Carl Cleveland III helping me get the
feeling of adjusting with correct force and
depth of thrust using his knee as a prop.
Also, having classmates like Paul Schaal,
who owned a pizza joint and sponsored
our softball team, and Dan Roero, who
taught us martial arts and the importance
of speed versus strength.
— Dr. Richard Brown ’78
I’ll never forget Kansas City Chiefs football
with Drs. Gerred, Beckley and Nicholson
at 32 degrees below. And other memories,
like Dr. Gerred’s down-to-earth demeanor, listening to Dr. Cleveland III play the
piano and classmates Rick Radtke, Doug
Mathiesen and Paul Harris, some wild
hunting trips and poker games. Also,
drinks with Brimm, Haley and Kadolph,
Swope Park, the Plaza, BBQ and jazz were
all a great part of my time at CCCKC.
— Dr. Michael Bohigian ’85
Some faculty members were real characters, like Dr. Gier who ate chalk and Dr.
Carr who shopped for clothes at a thrift
shop. Looking back, I think the instructors were just as burnt out as we were with
the tremendous amount of material to be
covered. Golfing with Mark Swickard, Jeff
Schumann and Jeff Bissing was fun.
— Dr. Wiley Alexander ’88
I’m forever grateful to so many of the
College’s dedicated faculty for the knowledge they imparted, specifically Drs. Ruth
Sandefur, Muriel Perillat, Clark Beckley,
Hugo Gibson and Carl Cleveland III. I
remember classmates Ken Krimpelbien,
Becky Gannaway, Craig Robin and Bobby
Nab all being remarkable people.
— Dr. Chris Connolly ’95
Time to share
This column gives you the
opportunity to share your
Cleveland memories or fun
stories with fellow alumni and
friends of the College.
To have “Memory Lane” items
considered for publication,
please send them along with
your name, graduation year,
address and phone number
to scott.albright@cleveland.
edu. Or send your submission
to Clevelander, Cleveland
Chiropractic College, 10850
Lowell Ave., Suite 2045,
Overland Park, Kan. 66210.
Submissions should be about
100 words in length. Those
chosen for publication may be
edited for style and clarity.
Do you remember these events?
1970s
In 1975, the National Institute of
Health held a conference on spinal
manipulation to develop strategies to
study its effects. In 1978, the Journal
of Manipulative and Physiological
Therapeutics (JMPT) was launched.
1980s
In December 1989, the first issue
of Articulations was published. The
CCCLA alumni magazine preceded
today’s Clevelander, a multicampus
publication. Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr.
was on the cover with a Tri-X student.
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1990s
During CCCKC’s 1994 Homecoming
celebration, College officials held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially
open its new health center at 701 E.
63rd St. Kansas City Mayor Emanuel
Cleaver was in attendance.
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alumnileadership
Striving to be all-inclusive
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CCCKC’s Alumni Association
is continually exploring
opportunities to be of
greater service to alumni and
association members. If you
have suggestions about how
we can better serve you,
please don’t hesitate to
email or call us.
Dr. J. Kay Carver, CCCKC
Alumni Association president,
can be reached via email at
[email protected] or by leaving a
phone message at
(816) 358-5100.
To reach Dr. John Nab,
vice president of alumni
services, send an email to
[email protected] or
call (913) 234-0620.
he Cleveland Chiropractic Alumni Board of Kansas City continues striving
to be an all-inclusive service organization for the College. We’re doing this by
not just providing amenities for alumni, but also for current students.
One of our related endeavors is to provide students with the opportunity to visit
selected chiropractic offices in the vicinity and have a chance to talk to alumni about
clinic procedures, office business procedures and the many facets
of starting a practice. On May 26, the Alumni Board organized an
open house for students at the spacious Lenexa, Kan., office of Dr.
Eugene Lockrow ’83. Dr. Lockrow and his colleagues generously
donated their time and facilities for tours though the highly successful, multi-doctor office.
Following the tour, appetizers were provided by the Alumni
Board and students and doctors had an opportunity to discuss various aspects of practice. The tour was well received by the nearly 20
students who attended. Due to the event’s success, the board scheduled a second open
house in July with Dr. Patrick Hammond ’97 as host for a tour of his Westwood,
Kan., office. Like the first event, we provided appetizers and many of us were available
to field questions.
If you would like to host an open house at your office or have any suggestions that
may benefit students or alumni, please contact me via email at [email protected] or by
calling (816) 358-5100. Your dues and contributions make both the College and the
profession stronger. Your Alumni Association appreciates your participation, and we
wish you health and success in the last half of the year.
— Dr. J. Kay Carver ’71, president, CCCKC Alumni Association
Bolster future with referrals
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leveland Chiropractic College is built on a strong tradition of academic and
professional excellence. Alumni volunteers can give back to their alma mater
and share their Cleveland pride and loyalty by encouraging academically talented
students to apply to and attend the College.
At the beginning of each trimester I am amazed at the number of
new students who have been referred by a College alum. As a matter
of fact, many of you have referred several new students.
We can honestly say that the majority of our new students are the
direct result of our alumni. Thank you!
As Cleveland alumni, you provide the one-on-one interaction,
personal attention and encouragement that can make the difference
between a student in your community choosing Cleveland Chiropractic College or another school.
Do you remember this life-changing question, “Have you ever considered a career
in chiropractic?” Providing your perspective as a graduate is the most important part
in encouraging a career in chiropractic. Student recruitment not only brings back the
nostalgia from your college days, but also helps to keep the future leaders and best
chiropractors at CCC.
I challenge you to get involved and help us increase the number of highly competitive and qualified students considering CCC. Call me at (913) 234-0620 to refer
a student or request some recruitment material. Cleveland Chiropractic College
is always looking for the best and brightest students. Do you know someone who
would make a great addition to the Cleveland community?
— Dr. John Nab ’94, vice president, CCCKC Office of Alumni Services
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Gathering unifies profession
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he CCCLA Alumni Association board is very excited about this year’s “Coming
Home” event, and we hope to see all of you there. It will be held Sept. 25 on
campus in the brand new Standard Process Auditorium. There will be plenty of comfortable seating, and we are planning an amazing lineup of speakers, along with great
food, exciting giveaways and much, much more.
“Coming Home” is one of the great benefits of becoming a Lifetime Member of the Aumni Association. Not only does this provide
you with the opportunity to attend our annual seminar for free for
your entire chiropractic career, but it also entitles you to receive special discounts at other alumni events, plus you can have your name
displayed on the wall plaque to inspire your peers. One of our newest
Lifetime Members is Dr. Ashley Cleveland, who is now serving at
CCCLA as the College’s multicampus provost.
All Cleveland graduates are considered to be members of the
association, and the board would really like to work with all of you on strengthening
the chiropractic profession. This is a great time to come together in unification, whereupon we can truly teach those in our communities about the benefits of chiropractic
treatment and the need for ongoing wellness care. We continually educate patients and
others about their health and chiropractic’s amazing results. Every patient — newborn
to senior — deserves to have a nervous system operating at an optimum level.
This year’s “Coming Home” will be a great day to gather and discuss how we as a
collective can continue building our profession. We can also catch up with classmates,
network and meet our current students looking for mentors. We look forward to seeing
you in September, as well as working with you throughout 2010 and beyond.
— Dr. Adana Moses ’09, president, CCCLA Alumni Association
Getting to know you better
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hose of you who are reading this column will also have the opportunity to
read about your peers in the “New Beginnings” feature that spotlights an
alumnus in each issue of the Clevelander. The article highlights the achievements of
a graduate from one of the two Cleveland campuses, consisting of the opening of a
practice to traveling the world to promote chiropractic.
We are fortunate to have so many graduates who are not only
successful in their practices, but are also taking the profession to
new heights. Even more impressive is that this is happening not only
in this country, but internationally as well.
You are out there, we know, and while we attempt to stay in communication with as many of our alumni as possible, sheer numbers
alone prevent us from keeping that dialogue constant. This publication is one of the many ways we strive to stay connected with our
graduates, and since it is produced exclusively for alumni, what better way to share
information than to focus on your accomplishments, whether you are first starting
out or a seasoned veteran.
Do you have something interesting you would like to share with your peers? We
would love to hear about it. Drop us a line and let us know what exciting things you
are doing (or about to do) in your practice and/or travels.
The best way for the future doctors of chiropractic to be successful is to learn from
the accomplishments of their predecessors — and what better forum to communicate than your own alumni magazine?
Many of us rely on Facebook. We would love to see your face in this book, too.
The CCCLA Alumni
Association is always striving
to better serve its alumni
and association members.
If you have any questions or
suggestions about how
we can serve you better,
please don’t hesitate to
email or call us.
Dr. Adana Moses, CCCLA
Alumni Association president,
can be reached via email at
[email protected] or by
leaving a message at
(323) 906-2109.
To reach Michael Brown,
executive director of alumni
relations, send an email to
[email protected]
or call (323) 906-2196.
— Michael S. Brown, executive director, CCCLA Office of Alumni Relations
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alumninews
Connections
Stay connected
Keep in touch with College
classmates and friends by
informing us of life changes.
Send news for the alumni
section of the magazine to
scott.albright@cleveland.
edu via email. Or mail your
information to Clevelander,
Cleveland Chiropractic College,
10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045,
Overland Park, Kan. 66210.
Dr. Gary
’80s Huddleston
’81 had a
personal connection to the popular
NBC reality show,
“Celebrity Apprentice” with
Donald Trump.
For the show’s
9th season, he
provided chiropractic care for
contestants Bill
Goldberg, the
former professional wrestler,
and Maria Kanellis, the former
wrestling Diva.
He was also asked
to be the personal
chiropractor for
Bret Michaels and
the rock band
Poison when
they performed
in Branson, Mo.
However, he had
to decline due to
another commitment. In other
news, Huddleston
earned the approval of the Missouri State Board
of Chiropractic
Examiners for his
online decompression course,
“The Huddleston
S.M.A.R.T.
System of Spinal
Decompression
& Rehab.” It was
approved for 12
hours of continuing education
units (CEU),
including four
hours differential/
physical diagnosis,
four hours disc
injury and four
hours chiropractic
principles and
technique. Visit
huddlestonsmartsystem.net for
more information
on the course. n
Dr. Sandra
’90s Tankersley ’93 celebrated the
grand opening of
her new practice in
April. At Comfort
Chiropractic, 750
S.E. Indian St., in
Stuart, Fla., Tankersley specializes in
gentle chiropractic
adjustments, needle-free acupuncture, digital X-ray
diagnosis and
physical therapy.
Prior to the new
clinic, she practiced for 17 years
in Colorado and
Tennessee. Send
email to comfortchiroinfo@aol.
com or call (772)
219-4488. n
Dr. Chip Gowan
’95 is the staff
chiropractor at
the Kansas City
Veterans Administration (VA)
Hospital, where he
treats patients and
supervises interns
from the College
on their rotations.
Gowan is currently the only
chiropractor serving in the Veterans
Integrated Service
Network region
of eastern Kansas, Missouri and
southern Illinois.
Earlier this year,
he fostered a partnership between
the College and
KCVetLink.com,
a service connecting veterans
to resources that
ensure a smooth
transition from
active military
service to civilian
life. Email clinton.
[email protected] to
reach him. n
College mourns alumnus
D
Dr. Kenneth Burleson ’50
died May 11, 2010. He was
a longtime supporter of the
College and the profession.
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Clevelander
r. Kenneth R. Burleson, 84, of
Doniphan, Mo., died May 11,
2010, at Current River Nursing Home
in the southeast Missouri town he called
home. Burleson was a 1950 graduate of
CCCKC, and a longtime supporter of
and contributor to the College.
Burleson was retired at the time of his
death, after having practiced chiropractic
for more than 40 years. He was born on
July 18, 1925, near Carthage, Mo. On
Feb. 26, 1958, he married Esther Boxx
of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
His wife survives, along with a daughter, Jeanne Hager of Doyle, Tenn; a son,
Kenny Burleson Jr. of Pittsburg, Kan.;
a sister, Edna Elsey of California; four
grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
three sisters and a son, John Burleson.
A member of the Blue & Gray, which
invaded Normandy on D-Day in World
War II, Burleson returned home from
combat and enrolled at CCCKC to pursue a chiropractic degree as his sister, Dr.
Verla Metsker ’46, had done before him.
He joined her Carthage practice after
graduation, returning home to Doniphan to open his own office in 1955.
Burleson supported the College financially throughout the years, and served
the profession by representing the state of
Missouri in the International Chiropractors Association (ICA). He served on the
state examining board for nine years, six
of those as president.
An avid outdoorsmen, Burleson fished,
hunted and golfed. His exceptional bowling skills led to his induction into Poplar
Bluff’s Bowling Hall of Fame. q
alumninews
Dr. Colleen
Auchenbach ’98
owns Advanced
Chiropractic
Service at 1605
Wakarusa Dr. in
Lawrence, Kan. She
specializes in the
Activator Technique. Auchenbach
was the focus of a
feature article in
the June 7 issue
of the Lawrence
Journal-World,
where she described
being part of a large
chiropractic family
with her father, two
uncles, an aunt and
several cousins being chiropractors.
She also recounted
the story of her first
adjustment, as an
infant, which was
given by Dr. Millie
Cleveland. Send
email to [email protected]
to reach her. n
Dr.
’00s Gregory
Lonscak
’00 was
elected president of
the South Carolina
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Dr. Wilson driven by
desire for wellness
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ight around the time
she was learning to
drive, and two years prior to
graduating from high school,
Dr. Sheila Wilson ’95 already
knew exactly what she was
going to do with her life. She
saw it in her father, Dr. Ron
Wilson ’89, who inspired her
by changing careers and then
changing people’s lives with
his passion for chiropractic.
Today, Wilson has the
same passion for the discipline and is making a difference with her own patients
at Georgetown Chiropractic
Clinic in Indianapolis. The
sports-oriented practice is a
byproduct of her own lifelong
love of sports.
“I have always been very
active, in my younger days in
ballet, track, tennis and basketball, and even now with
running, Pilates and playing
golf,” Wilson said. “So it just
seemed natural for me to specialize in sports chiropractic.”
Wilson is quick to point
out that, even though her
practice is very sports-focused,
it doesn’t completely define
her professional mission.
“My patient base ranges
from pediatric to geriatric and
from sedentary to weekend
warrior and elite athletes,” she
said. “I strive to help
every person feel and
be their best.”
Facilitating
this
state of wellness brings
her a great deal of joy,
something she doesn’t
take for granted.
“I am blessed to
work every day in a
career I love,” she said.
Wilson is also the
past president of the
American Chiropractic
Association’s (ACA) Council
on Sports Injuries & Physical Fitness, and is currently
on the executive committee
for the Federation Internationale de Chiropratique du
Sport (FICS). She serves as
chiropractor for the Indiana
Invaders track and Matthews
cycling teams, and is a Graston Technique™ instructor.
Outside work, she spends
time with her husband, Brad,
and their puppy, Beckett. She
also enjoys being outdoors
and reading. q
Dr. Sheila Wilson ’95 poses with
German Olympic swimmer Sören
Borch following his Bronze-medalwinning performance at the 2005
World Games. Wilson treated
Borch’s shoulder prior to the
competition, and after winning he
thanked her with a flower bouquet.
■ = CCCKC graduate
❏ = CCCLA graduate
Reflections
The inevitable passing of alumni, their family members and friends of the College saddens all of us within the Cleveland
community. Although they are gone, they are not forgotten. Alumni Services has learned of the following passings:
Dr. Robert Wilkinson ’64, died June 10, 2010. ■
Dr. James South ’50, died March 27, 2010. ■
Dr. John Teale ’63, died May 11, 2010. ■
Dr. John Ciambotti ’89, died March 24, 2010. ❏
Dr. Fred Borchers ’76, died April 24, 2010. ■
Dr. Stephen Gray ’78, died Jan. 21, 2010. ❏
To report the passing of someone from the College, please send a notice via e-mail to [email protected] or through
the postal mail to Clevelander, Cleveland Chiropractic College, 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045, Overland Park, Kan. 66210.
www.cleveland.edu
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alumninews
Dr. Andersen
still awed by
profession
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Dr. Kenneth Andersen ’83, left, and
his wife, Teri, have been married
for more than 30 years. Andersen
has spent 27 of those years healing
patients in his Bakersfield, Calif.,
chiropractic practice.
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Clevelander
fter almost three decades as a
practitioner, a lot of things are
different for CCCLA graduate Dr. Kenneth Andersen ’83. He has seen many
changes in the profession, most notably
the change in the mindset
of a once skeptical medical
community. Although not
all M.D.’s have embraced
chiropractic, time and evidence have allowed many
to recognize its value.
As a result, Andersen
now has more patient referrals from medical doctors than from other chiropractors. He still enjoys
going to the office, because
he is able to help people
every day and doesn’t have
to answer to someone else.
“I have spent 27 years making a real
good living, sent five children to college,
paid off my home, traveled around the
world, vacation when and where I want
to, and work when I want to, and have
never had to ask anyone’s permission.”
Andersen said. “And at the same time
I have eased the pain and suffering of
literally thousands of people. I guess I
have nothing to complain about!”
One of the brightest moments of his
career came during a dark time for our
nation. Following the terrorists attacks
on Sept. 11, a call went out for chiropractors to volunteer in the Red Cross
stations surrounding Ground Zero.
Andersen said the stations were overwhelmed with rescue workers requesting chiropractic care. He traveled to the
site to assist and was moved to see so
many of his peers answer the call.
“I was proud of my profession and
the way we responded,” Andersen said.
Andersen remains in awe of the
profession and what it can do for patients. He can be reached via email at
[email protected] or by calling
Dr. Daniel
Redwood
(661) by
665-1500.
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Chiropractic Association (SCCA)
on June 7 at the
SCCA board
retreat in Napa
Valley, Calif.
Lonscak, 33, is the
youngest president
in the 77-year
history of the
SCCA. He practices at Advanced
Health Center in
Beaufort, S.C. Call
(843) 986-9292 to
reach him. n
Dr. Matthew Hertert ’03 organized
a “Peace Celebration” held May
22 at his practice,
Centre Chiropractic, 128 E. Boal
Ave., in Boalsburg,
Pa. Hertert said
the free event
was inspired by
a Mother Teresa
quotation: “I was
once asked why I
don’t participate in
anti-war demonstrations. I said
that I will never
do that, but as
soon as you have a
pro-peace rally, I’ll
be there.” Speakers
from community
groups addressed
different forms of
peace in the world,
in the family, in
the environment
and within people.
Along with food
and live music, a
Peace Pole bearing the message
“May Peace Prevail
on Earth” was
planted on the
site. Visit www.
peacepoleproject.
com to learn more
about the Global
Peace Pole Project. Send email to
info@centrechiro.
com or call (814)
466-2000. o
Dr. Darcy Monti
’09 opened
Renewed Life
Chiropractic in
April. The center,
located at 156
Harvest Dr. in
Louisburg, Kan.,
offers a variety of
chiropractic techniques to meet the
needs of patients,
including Diversified, Thompson
Drop, FlexionDistraction and
Activator. Other
services include
muscle therapy,
intersegmental
iraction and school
and sports physicals. Monti can be
reached via email
at darcy.monti@
renewedlifechiro.
com or by calling
(913) 837-3310. n
Drs. Adana Moses
’09 and Christopher Vargas ’09
opened Innate
Family Chiropractic in April. Their
Pasadena, Calif.,
practice specializes
in family wellness
with an emphasis
on pregnancy and
pediatrics. Moses
and Vargas also
conduct weekly
wellness orientation workshops.
Visit www.innatefamily.com to learn
more or call (626)
792-9600. o
facultyfocus
Dr. Strickland adjusts
to life’s every beat
I
f you had asked Dr. William Strickland 25 years ago what his future
held, he’d likely have said he was destined
for a career in the spotlight, either playing
music or making movies or some combination thereof. And he would have been
mostly right in that assessment. That is,
with the exception of his foray into chiropractic, something that wasn’t on his
radar back then, but is certainly part of
the fabric of his life today.
Strickland, a 1994 CCCLA graduate,
has been a member of the College’s Diagnostic and Chiropractic Sciences faculty
for 15 1/2 years. An assistant professor,
he teaches Serology and Neuromusculoskeltal Diagnosis, along with several labs,
including Pediatric Adjusting, Physical
Diagnosis, HEENT, Physiotherapy and
X-ray Physics. He is also the Diagnostic
Sciences representative on the Faculty
Council and serves as chair of the council’s Handbook Committee.
All of this complements Strickland’s
creative pursuits in the entertainment
industry. He has been a drummer for
nearly 30 years, playing mostly rock,
country rock and blues with his father,
a professional musician who has his own
band. In the motion picture industry,
Strickland has worked on the production
end of several movies, documentaries,
commercials and more than 800 music
videos for artists and bands such as
Madonna, ZZ Top, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot
Chili Peppers, Shania Twain and Prince.
“I’ve worked with hundreds of movie
stars and musicians, but to be honest,
I have been impressed with very few,”
Strickland said.
As strange as it might sound, Strickland’s life has been more influenced by a
stray cat than it has been by the likes of
The Stray Cats. Case in point: one feral
feline found “limping horribly and starving to death.”
“This four-legged angel is solely responsible for inspiring me to pursue animal
chiropractic,” Strickland said. “X-rays
revealed that she had multiple healed frac-
tures and had been shot with small bullets
or BBs and her right elbow was locked in
flexion. Our veterinarian said she would
never walk normally again, even with surgery. I decided to try
adjusting the kitty
and by the third
day she was putting
weight on that right
paw and running up
and down the stairs
like a banshee!”
The rest is history
as today Strickland
is strictly a practititioner of animal chiropractic. In fact, his
practice is housed in
a veterinary hospital, where he works
alongside veterinarians, acupuncturists
and animal physical
therapists.
“I specialize in
treating small animals mostly, but I also
work on horses,” Strickland said. “Of
course, I still adjust family and friends,
as well as fellow doctors. I love working
on people, but I believe I must commit
myself 100 percent to animal chiropractic
rather than just dabbling in it.”
To this end, he actively encourages
students interested in treating animals to
shadow him in his practice. He wants his
students to keep an open mind and to
realize the power of their calling.
“My primary goal is to empower each
and every student with the idea that to be
of service is the highest calling, and that
they have within themselves the potential
to become not only great doctors, but
great healers as well.”
Strickland’s attitude of empowerment
in the classroom melds nicely with his
personal commitment to living a wellrounded existence. Herein lies the foundation of his philosophy on life, that “we
all are capable of greater potential than
we ourselves may realize.” q
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by Scott Albright
Dr. William Strickland ’94 adjusts
one of his regular patients, a cat
named Velcro. His practice caters
almost exclusively to small animals.
“
My primary goal is to
empower each and every
student with the idea
that to be of service is the
highest calling, and that
they have within themselves
the potential to become not
only great doctors, but great
healers as well.”
Dr. William Strickland ’94
CCCLA assistant professor
Summer 2010
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founder’sday
Event honors founders
A
large crowd gathered on the CCCLA campus May 19 to celebrate Founder’s Day 2010.
More than 120 students joined faculty, staff and special guests in honoring the founders of Cleveland Chiropractic College, while also celebrating the birthday
of Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr.
Dr. Ashley Cleveland, provost, started the day’s
activities by addressing the gathering. Taking the podium after Dr. Cleveland was keynote speaker Dr.
Jeff Spencer, a 1988 CCCLA graduate. Spencer, who
was a member of the United States Olympic cycling
team at the 1972 Munich games, launched his practice focusing primarily on the needs of athletes. He
has treated professional competitors in a wide range
of sports, including seven-time Tour de France winner
Lance Armstrong and golfer Tiger Woods.
Mo Estepa (IX), Student Council president, was
particularly impressed by Spencer’s role in the treatment of the American cycling team in its quest for
multiple Tour de France victories. He called Spencer’s
presentation “inspirational and empowering.”
“What linked all those victories was not necessarily the treatments, strategies or protocols for patient
care, but rather the context in which he operated in,”
Estepa said. “He and his team operated with a singular
commitment, to get to Paris wearing the yellow jersey. And, he operated in camaraderie with his fellow
health care professionals.”
Following Spencer’s speech, breakout sessions were
held. Technique workshops were conducted by Dr.
Muffit Jensen ’90, Dr. Carol Claus ’88, Dr. Charles
Bates ’98 and Dr. Mitch Carter ’99. A Kinesiotape
and Graston workshop was conducted by Dr. Andrew
Park, Dr. Felix Lee and Dr. Ted Papenhagen ’06. A
presentation titled the “ABCs of Starting a Practice,”
was conducted by Dessa Schroeder from OUM Chiropractor program. Internationally renowned sports and
rehabilitation expert, lecturer and author Dr. Craig
Morris ’81, conducted a workshop, as did Spencer.
After an outdoor lunch and prize raffles, the gathering moved to the Auditorium, where Dr. Adana
Moses ’09, CCCLA Alumni Association president,
addressed the crowd. The final speaker was Dr. Carl S.
Cleveland III, who shared thoughts about the significance of Founder’s Day. q
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Dr. Jeff Spencer ’88 gave the keynote at Founder’s Day.
A technique workshop was led by Dr. Carol Claus ’88.
CCCLA professor Dr. Craig Morris ’81 was a lecturer.
Dr. Ashley Cleveland ’95 spoke on the event’s significance.
Words from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III closed out the event.
ccckchomecoming
CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
2O1O HOMECOMING
BEING HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
KANSAS CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION FALL CONVENTION
Event Schedule
Friday, October 8, 2010
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(4 CEUs)
Saturday, October 9, 2010
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(4 CEUs)
Sunday, October 10, 2010
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(4 CEUs)
Richard Flint
“A Day at the Zoo”
Susan McClelland
“Medicare Update”
(Part 1 of 2)
“Relevant Issues in Chiropractic”
(Various Speakers)
Dr. Richard Flint
“Controlling Stress”
1 to 5 p.m.
(4 CEUs)
Dr. Steve Agocs
“Pelvic Adjusting/Thompson”
Dr. Steve Gould
“Spinal/Musculoskeletal Review”
Dr. Bryan Bond
“Improving Patient Outcomes”
Dr. Kenyon Erickson
“CPR/First Aid”
1 to 5 p.m.
(4 CEUs)
Dr. Steve Agocs
“Pelvic Adjusting/Thompson”
Dr. Daniel Redwood
“Chiropractic Research Review”
Dr. Bryan Bond
“Improving Patient Outcomes”
Drs. Joseph Biernat & Jeff Lavell
“Purification/Detoxification”
Speakers’ Bios | Pg. 14
Dr. Steve Gould
“Spinal/Musculoskeletal Review”
Richard Flint
“When You Care, They Know!”
Drs. Joseph Biernat & Jeff Lavell
“Purification/Detoxification”
Susan McClelland
“Medicare Update”
(Part 2 of 2)
www.cleveland.edu
1 to 5 p.m.
(4 CEUs)
Registration Form | Pg. 15
Summer 2010
13
SPEAKERS’ BIOS
ccckchomecoming
Dr. Steve Agocs specializes in the
Thompson Technique and clinical
nutrition. He is a member of the
International Chiropractors Association and the Missouri State
Chiropractors Association.
Dr. Joseph Biernat has extensive
training in human nutrition. He
also has an intimate knowledge
of treating sports injuries derived
from his time playing college and
professional baseball.
Dr. Bryan Bond received his B.Sc.
in Kinesiology from the University
of Waterloo. He earned his B.S. in
Human Biology and D.C. degrees
from the National University of
Health Sciences.
Dr. Kenyon Erickson is currently
the president of the Kansas Chiropractic Association. He is also
co-founder of the Flint Hills Community Clinic, which serves the
underinsured and homeless.
Richard Flint has authored 11
books, recorded 50 CDs and
filmed 27 videos. A nationally recognized speaker and author, he
is a lifestyle coach and frequent
guest on radio and TV talk shows.
Dr. Steven Gould leads a dynamic diagnostic imaging seminar. His
motivating presentations cover a
wide variety of popular topics that
impart doctors with a blend of
clinical and practical knowledge.
Dr. Jeffrey Lavell serves as team
chiropractor for the Minnesota
Menagerie women’s rugby team
and the University of Minnesota’s
men’s rugby team. He promotes a
holistic approach to health care.
Susan McClelland has trained
D.C.s and their staffs for more
than 15 years on coding, insurance, clinical documentation and
Medicare. She has also served on
several ACA committees.
Dr. Dan Redwood is author of
Contemporary Chiropractic and
co-author of Fundamentals of
Chiropractic. He is also founding
editor of the Journal of Alternative
and Complementary Medicine.
Don’t miss the “Relevant Issues in Chiropractic” panel discussion
Saturday, Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon with Dr. Jerry DeGrado,
Dr. Steven Kraus & Dr. John Nab.
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Cleveland Chiropractic College
2010 Homecoming
Kansas Chiropractic Association
2010 Fall Convention
ccckchomecoming
October 8-10, 2010
REGISTRATION FORM
Check
all that
apply
Check
all that
apply
CCC Alum Grad Year: ______________
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Alumni Association Member (September 2010-August 2011)
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A hotel room block has been arranged at the Overland Park Marriott located at 10800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66210. Reservations
can be made by calling (913) 451-8000 for the in-house Marriott reservation desk. All hotel reservations must be received by 5:00 p.m. CST
on Thursday, September 23, 2010.
Early Bird 9/17-10/6
After 10/6 (at the door)
Full Package: Up to 24 hours of CEU’s, Friday lunch, Saturday Lunch, One Saturday Banquet Ticket
CCC Alumni Association Members or KCA Members...............................................................$259.............$289……………....$319
Non CCC Alumni Association Member or Non KCA Members..................................................$309.............$339………………$369
Half Package: Up to 12 hours of CEU’s, Friday lunch, Saturday Lunch, One Saturday Banquet Ticket
CCC Alumni Association Members or KCA Members................................................................$209.............$239………………$269
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Please renew my CCCKC Alumni Association 2010-11 (September 2010-August 2011) Membership = Additional fee of $50
I plan to attend the Saturday Banquet
Additional Saturday Banquet Tickets @$40 each...................................................................#______ @ $40 = ________________________
Please register my CA(s) (CAs may attend sessions presented by Richard Flint, Susan McClelland and special non-CEU Saturday sessions
presented by Dr. Lynn Genet:
Name(s)_____________________________________________________.........................#______ @ $79 = ________________________
Please register the following prospective student(s) for complimentary attendance: _____________________________________________
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Please indicate the sessions you plan to attend:
Friday, October 8, 2010
Friday, 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
A Day at the Zoo (Ethical Practices)—
(4 CEUs)
Richard Flint
Friday, 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
Purification/Detoxification (Nutrition)—
(4 CEUs)
Sunday, 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Controlling Stress (Ethical Practices)—
(4 CEUs)
Richard Flint
Sunday, 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
CPR/First Aid (Emergency Procedures)—
(4 CEUs)
Dr. Kenyon Erickson
Spinal/Musculoskeletal Review
Drs. Joe Biernat & Jeff Lavell
(Diagnostic Imaging)—Dr. Steve Gould
Pelvic Adjusting/Thompson Technique
(Technique)
—Dr. Steve Agocs
Chiropractic Research Review
Pelvic Adjusting/Thompson Technique
(Technique)
—Dr. Steve Agocs
Improving Patient Outcomes
(Research)—Dr. Dan Redwood
Improving Patient Outcomes
(Diagnosis)—Dr. Bryan Bond
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
(4 CEUs)
Relevant Issues in Chiropractic—
(General) Various Speakers
Medicare Update (Insurance/Doc.)
(Diagnosis)—Dr. Bryan Bond
Total Enclosed
$____________________
My check payable to CCCKC or
Credit Card:
MC
VISA
DISCOVER
AMEX
Part 1/2—Susan McClelland
#_________________________________________Exp. Date________
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.
When You Care, They Know!
Signature__________________________________________________
(4 CEUs)
(General)—Richard Flint
Spinal/Musculoskeletal Review
(Diagnostic Imaging)—Dr. Steve Gould
Purification/Detoxification (Nutrition)—
Drs. Joe Biernat & Jeff Lavell
Medicare Update (Insurance/Doc.)
Part 2/2—Susan McClelland
Mail completed registration form to:
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Attn: Professional Development Department
10850 Lowell Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210
or call Sarah Hilliard at 800-969-2701 with questions.
Registrations can also be faxed to 913-234-0904
www.cleveland.edu
Summer 2010
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ccclacominghome
CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
LOS ANGELES CAMPUS
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
COMING HOME 2010
SEPTEMBER 25
Event Schedule
8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Register ($99.00 per ticket)
This one-day,
12-hour seminar
will include:
5 hours of X-Ray
4 hours of technique
Seminar approved in California.
Breakfast and lunch provided.
Register online at cleveland.edu
or call (800) 969-2701.
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auditoriumdedication
New auditorium opens
A
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III welcomes guests to the event.
Standard Process President Charles DuBois speaks.
The ribbon is officially cut on CCCLA’s new auditorium.
Dignitaries gather for a photo following the dedication.
Dr. Cleveland and Charles DuBois outside the auditorium.
lthough the seal was broken a couple of months
prior on the newly renovated auditorium at
the Los Angeles campus of Cleveland Chiropractic
College, time was set aside by college administrators
for an official dedication ceremony May 26. Work on
the renovation project, funded by a $500,000 gift by
Standard Process Inc., was completed in February.
The facelift for the new Standard Process Auditorium included the installation of new carpet, flooring,
windows, lighting and A/V equipment, as well as the
construction of a more defined staging area and the
purchase of new chairs.
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III opened the dedication
ceremony with a welcome to all distinguished guests.
He also provided an overview of the aforementioned
project, thanking Standard Process for its generous
contribution to the College.
“Everyone at Cleveland is grateful to Charles
DuBois, Dr. Mary Beth Larsen and the Standard Process organization for this generous gift,” Cleveland
said. “This commitment greatly benefits Cleveland’s
talented students and their education, returning health
dividends to chiropractic patients far into the future.”
Dr. James Powell, Standard Process special projects
consultant, gave a presentation of the Standard Process
nutritional program he has developed. Student Council President Mo Estepa (IX), Faculty Council President Dr. Michael Valentine, Board of Trustees Vice
Chairman Dr. Ernst Anrig ’69 and Trustee Emeritus
Dr. Gloria Lee Ford ’72 all spoke leading up to an address by Standard Process President Charles DuBois.
“We are excited that our gift has helped renovate
the auditorium at Cleveland-Los Angeles,” DuBois
said. “It is our goal to help create cutting-edge learning environments for the students of chiropractic, because they are the future of health care.”
Capping off the event was a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Cleveland III and DuBois doing the
honors. The more than 150 in attendance applauded
enthusiastically when the ribbon hit the floor.
A luncheon followed the dedication event. This
gave attendees ample time to converse with the dignitaries present, which also included Dr. Ashley Cleveland, provost, and Larsen, Standard Process chiropractic relations manager. q
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coverstory
MSHP to power
College’s future
by Alan Morgan
C
hiropractic has always been about the amazing power the body has to heal itself. At the
core of this philosophy is the chiropractic adjustment and spinal health, which allows
the body to naturally function at an optimal level. For nearly a century, Cleveland Chiropractic College has been a strong proponent of this philosophy of health. With health care costs
soaring and reform under way, legislators, policy-makers and health practitioners of all kinds are joining the chiropractic chorus in promoting the advantages of good health and prevention. Government agencies and private businesses are now proposing programs that encourage healthy behaviors.
Starting in September, Cleveland Chi- compelling way to expand their practice. Doyle and looks forward to her leaderropractic College will do what comes
Dr. Karen Doyle is the director of ship of this new program.”
naturally by introducing its new Master the MSHP program. Prior to joining
Doyle has guided the new program
of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP) the staff at Cleveland, Doyle was the through the preparatory stages and will
program on the Kansas City campus. The Health Promotions Coordinator at West- direct its progress through the inaugural
Higher Learning Comclass and beyond.
Cleveland College has an understanding
mission of the North
“Cleveland College
Central Association of
has an understanding
Colleges and Schools and
of how the business
of how the business of Health Promotion
the U.S. Department of
of Health Promotion
Education have approved impacts lifestyles for a lifetime. I look forward to impacts lifestyles for a
the degree program.
lifetime,” Doyle said. “I
“There are encourag- educating students and training leaders who will look forward to educating signs that lifestyleing students and training
based prevention and make healthy investments in the lives of others.” leaders who will make
health promotion are
healthy investments in
quickly becoming a top
Dr. Karen Doyle, MSHP Program Director the lives of others.”
priority of public health
The basis of health
policy,” President Carl S. Cleveland III ern Missouri Medical Center in War- promotion is educating people to make
said. “Cleveland Chiropractic College rensburg, Mo. In addition, she taught lifestyle and behavioral changes that are
has always supported this view, and the at the University of Central Missouri in conducive to good health. These changes
MSHP program is a good fit for the Warrensburg for more than 10 years in begin with individuals, before expanding
institution.”
the Department of Health and Human throughout a community.
There are many good reasons to Performance. Doyle has a Ph.D. in ExerHealth promotion shapes the core
explore this innovative, 36-hour pro- cise Physiology/Gerontology from the values and improves the quality of life of
gram, offered through Cleveland College University of Kansas.
people across every demographic— young
of Graduate Studies. Candidates may
“Dr. Doyle’s extensive knowledge in and old, men and women—regardless
have a passion for helping people lead worksite wellness and health promotion of ethnic background or financial stahealthier lives or may be looking for a programs, coupled with years of experi- tus. Today, health promotion principles
rewarding new career in an emerging ence in the field, qualifies her as an ideal are more important than ever, affecting
field. Or they may already be a success- choice to chair this new post,” President teachers, employers, policy-makers and
ful chiropractor or other health provider Carl S. Cleveland III said. “Everyone at communities as a whole.
looking for enhanced knowledge and a the College joins me in welcoming Dr.
Cleveland College recognizes that
“
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coverstory
FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR
Fall Trimester
Advances in HP
Applied Health Behavioral Theory
Health Promotion Techniques
Spring Trimester
Intro to Epidemiology
Planning and Evaluation of HP
Implementation of HP Programs
Dr. Karen Doyle, director of the College’s Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP)
degree program, talks to prospective students during an open house on campus in July.
The 36-hour program is offered through the Cleveland College of Graduate Studies.
health promotion encompasses a variety
of methods and forms that contribute to
optimal health. It involves a belief that
people function best when they are mentally, physically and spiritually healthy.
MSHP students will explore a body of
knowledge providing opportunities for
personal growth and leadership.
Within the health care industry, health
promotion ideas are gaining momentum
by teaching people to value health and
invest in disease prevention. The evidence is clear that enlightened policies,
organizations, economics, environmental interventions and other support functions influence quality of life.
Students may choose a 6- or 9-trimester track to complete the MSHP degree
program. Curriculum topics include history, principles and philosophy of health
promotion; theories of health behaviors;
design, implementation and evaluation
of health promotion programs; basic
principles of epidemiology; introduction to research and research methods;
environmental and ecological issues;
and nutritional epidemiology. There is a
comprehensive examination upon completion of all coursework. Students are
prepared to test for the Certified Health
Education Specialist (CHES) or comparable certification prior to graduation.
Cleveland’s MSHP students will learn
to assess individual and community
needs and interests for healthier lifestyles;
develop strategic plans that improve
health behaviors; facilitate health promotion strategies; research and evaluate
current health promotion efforts and
trends; and become active participants
and contributors in the health industry
and community.
Cleveland’s MSHP program graduates will be positioned to reach out to
communities with skills and personal
care that result in healthier lifestyles.
Businesses, schools, health departments and other government agencies
are seeking qualified consultants to educate their people on proven methods to
achieve their potential and avoid illness.
Health care costs are becoming unsustainable. If we, as a nation, continue to
do nothing to change our unhealthy
behaviors, costs will go even higher.
Health promotion is the bridge over this
great divide. Total well-being is influenced by physical, emotional, social,
spiritual and intellectual components.
Utilizing all of these factors, health
promotion strategically creates awareness, provides leadership, changes behaviors and constructs environments to
encourage a healthy world. By leading people to engage in behaviors that
improve their lives, while limiting health
care costs, Cleveland College’s MSHP
program graduates will play a key role in
today’s changing health care system and
tomorrow’s new frontiers. q
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Summer Trimester
Electives may be taken once
prerequisites are fulfilled.
(Choose 1 Elective)
Field Experience
Independent Study
Research Study
SECOND ACADEMIC YEAR
Fall Trimester
Research Methods in HP
(Choose 1 Elective)
Nutritional Epidemiology
Teaching/Learning Seminar
Ecological/Environmental Health
Field Experience
Independent Study
Spring Trimester
(Choose 1 Elective)
Field Experience
Independent Study
CHES Review Course
Clinical HP
Research Study
CAM
Summer Trimester
Electives may be taken once
prerequisites are fulfilled.
(Choose 1 Elective)
Field Experience
Independent Study
Research Study
Note: Course sequence is for
students enrolled in the 4-trimester
track (9 hours per trimester). A
6-trimester track (less than 9 hours
per trimester) is also available.
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newbeginnings
by Scott Vater
Synergy key goal of
Drs. Teter, Stevens
T
Dr. Tom Teter ’05 uses the Graston
Technique™ on a patient at Synergy
Health & Wellness, the practice he
co-owns with fellow CCCKC alum
Dr. Ryan Stevens ’05.
“
Our primary goal in
practice is very simple.
That is, to get results for
our patients — period.
We feel we have a unique
practice, because we can
affect many aspects of our
paitents’ lives outside of
just the traditional
pain model.”
Dr. Tom Teter ’05
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he world is an ever-changing
place and so too is health care.
With the hectic pace of society today, few
people can afford to have their daily routine disrupted by injury or chronic pain.
This has given rise
to more innovative
treatment methods that deliver
positive results
quickly, broadening the scope of
care. While chiropractic is the
primary form of
treatment for most
practitioners, some
are incorporating
other methodologies that not only
aid in recovery,
but that also help
increase patient
performance.
Two CCCKC
classmates are successfully building this
type of multidimensional practice in
Westwood, Kan. Dr. Tom Teter and
Dr. Ryan Stevens, both 2005 graduates,
present their facility, Synergy Health &
Wellness, as a place where patient care
goes beyond a pain relief model. They
believe that health, fitness and performance can and should be optimized in
every individual. To achieve this, they
provide chiropractic care and also offer
soft-tissue manipulation, corrective exercises and performance training.
In using a variety of strategies they
hope to alleviate pain, correct the cause
of the pain, and help prevent further
injury by correcting muscular imbalances that may cause movement impairments. They see fewer patients, which
allows them to offer more in-depth care
and better understand the issues causing
patient discomfort.
“In our practice we have decided to
take a different approach than many
other chiropractors we know,” Teter said.
“We spend on average 30 to 60 minutes
with each patient, and see no more than
eight to 12 patients per day. This allows
us to not only treat their pain symptoms, but to also properly diagnose the
underlying cause, prescribe corrective
exercises and even offer personal training
services to build their strength and correct imbalances to prevent further injury
and pain.”
In addition to their Doctor of Chiropractic degree, both hold various certifications, including Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS),
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and
Performance Enhancement Specialist
(PES). The combination of their chiropractic education and other training
allows them to assist patients in a myriad
of ways.
CSCSs are professionals who apply
scientific knowledge to train athletes
for the primary goal of improving performance. They conduct sport-specific
testing sessions, design and implement
safe and effective strength training and
conditioning programs and provide
guidance regarding nutrition and injury
prevention. CESs are elite professionals
experienced in human movement science, as well as injury prevention and
recovery expertise to generate more revenue working with today’s deconditioned
population. PESs are trained in fitness
and enhanced athletic performance and
work with sports professionals at all
levels, from the secondary education
and university tier, to professional and
Olympic level athletes.
“Our primary goal in practice is very
simple. That is, to get results for our
patients — period,” Teter said. “We feel
we have a unique practice, because we
can affect many aspects of our patients’
lives outside of just the traditional pain
model. We use a diverse set of tools
to decrease pain, decrease movement
impairments by improving neuromuscular efficiency, and improving performance through strength training.”
newbeginnings
Their methods have allowed them to
expand their treatment and training to
include a broad range of athletes from
football players and mixed martial artists, to cyclists and soccer players. They
have also been a part of the physician
staff for the Kansas City Explorers tennis
team for the last four years.
The practice still relies heavily on
chiropractic, and although the academic
and clinical preparation they received
at the College was the foundation for
their career, it hasn’t ended there. The
implementation of those skills each day
in practice only adds to their knowledge
base, but there are still moments of
humility along the way.
“The more I learn, the more I realize
I don’t know,” Stevens said. “Although
Cleveland laid out a solid foundation,
it was just that, a foundation to build
upon. They gave us the tools to allow us
to continue to learn.”
Teter mentioned other tools provided
by the College, things that were of great
value when the two men set out to build
their business. The training he and Stevens received outside of the academic
realm was important as well. The many
resources made available while they were
CCCKC students served them well in
their transition to health care providers.
“The business courses on practice
development and practice start-up
helped give us the confidence to open
a practice of our own,” Teter said. “The
guest speakers on insurance, financing,
patient care and marketing gave us a
large advantage in developing a flourishing practice.”
And that development continues as
the two prepare to move their practice
to a new location. Although there is
much to be done, they are prepared for a
bright future in a new office that will see
them expand their services to serve their
patients better than ever before.
“This is a big step,” Stevens said.
“We are going from a very small office
with very low overhead, to a much
larger office with more overhead and significantly more employees and moving
parts. The beauty of it is that we have
had time to work out the ‘kinks’ in a
facility very similar to ours. So, although
there is some anxiety, there is also a lot
of excitement.”
Looking back on the road they’ve
traveled in the five years since graduation, the two can now speak from
experience about what new graduates
can expect. If he were to talk to a current student, Teter would offer words of
caution, suggest that they keep their egos
in check and expect to face a variety of
challenges.
“Being a physician is what you do professionally, not
who you are as
a person,” Teter
said. “You will
make many mistakes as you start
your practice, so
accept that and
learn from the
mistakes. There
is so much to
overwhelm
and
confuse
new doctors,
so find a mentor — someone
who does what
you want to do
— and absorb
everything you can.”
Stevens echoed that sentiment,
saying the discipline changes constantly and so the flow of new
information never ceases. To be
successful, the new practitioner
must embrace that information and
recognize that learning continues
even after the diploma is earned. He
added that those who think they’ve
mastered the profession upon their
graduation will be “in for a big
surprise.”
Their confidence has been
building since graduation, but Stevens and Teter have not become
complacent. They continue to be
extremely driven in their pursuit for
professional excellence.
Teter stressed the importance of continuing to learn, saying they try to question everything they do to challenge
themselves and grow as practitioners.
The one thing that is without question is
the success they have experienced so far.
Visit synergyhealthandwellness.com
on the World Wide Web to learn more
about their practice. q
www.cleveland.edu
At top, Dr. Ryan Stevens ’05,
assists a patient with balance
exercises. Stevens and practice
co-owner Dr. Tom Teter ’05,
hold certifications in strength
and performance fields to further
aid in the treatment of patients.
Above, Dr. Teter administers a
chiropractic adjustment.
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CCCKC April ’10 Graduates
Fast Facts
Commencement for CCCKC’s
Class of Spring 2010 was held
Friday, April 16. During the
ceremony, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland
III conferred 33 graduates.
Kendra Barkley
Amy Bates
Conway Springs, Kan.
Anselmo, Neb.
Cynthia Duffey
Amanda Engelhard
Caleb Guernsey
Kasey Hammontree
Lucas Cosens
Jason Coulter
Steven Fisher
Christina Gough
Fort Scott, Kan.
Helena, Okla.
Dr. Walter Kisthardt, chair and
director of Park University’s
Social Work Department, was
the commencement speaker.
Candice Yancy earned class
Valedictorian honors.
Menlo, Kan.
Bethany, Mo.
Brian Henson
Academic
Honors
Jay, Okla.
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Summa Cum Laude
Candice Yancy
Marceline, Mo.
Tulsa, Okla.
Nathan Jensen
Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Platte City, Mo.
Daniel Haug
Lenexa, Kan.
Eric Hedman
Seneca, Kan.
Hutchinson, Kan.
Spencer Jones
Zachary Kadolph
Billings, Mont.
Cum Laude
Lucas Cosens
Daniel Haug
Melena Keeth
Richard King
Bethany, Mo.
farewellgradutes
CCCKC April ’10 Graduates
Chiropractic Oath
Melena Keeth
Olathe, Kan.
Farmington, N.M.
Ashley Lowe
Ottawa, Kan.
Erin Masterson
Kansas City, Mo.
William McCauley
Dax McMillan
Steven Miller
Dustin Musgrove
Kathleen Pahmeyer
Luke Seifers
Kezia Shine
Christa Shue
Robert Thompson
Holton, Kan.
Alberta, Canada
Reno, Nev.
Adam Weilert
Chanute, Kan.
Haysville, Kan.
Stark, Kan.
Richard King
Katherine Kubovy
James Keen
Barnsdall, Okla.
Higginsville, Mo.
Omaha, Neb.
Newberg, Ore.
“I do solemnly pledge before
God and man to devote my life
to the prevention and relief of
human disease and suffering; to
perform my professional duties
with dignity, pride and courage;
to always live up to the high
principles of my profession;
to protect my science; and to
enjoy the blessings and benefits
of chiropractic.”
— Written especially for
Cleveland Chiropractic College
by Dr. Leo Spears, founder of the
former Spears Hospital,
Denver, Colo.
Hays, Kan.
Tulsa, Okla.
Candice Yancy
Cincinnati, Ohio
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CCCLA April ’10 Graduates
Fast Facts
Commencement for CCCLA’s
Class of Spring 2010 was
held Saturday, April 17. During
the ceremony, Dr. Carl S.
Cleveland III conferred
18 graduates.
Justin Bergstrom
Enumclaw, Wash.
Kevin Cressey
Pasadena, Calif.
Linda Falkinstein
Studio City, Calif.
Dr. Ted Papenhagen, an
instructor and 2006 CCCLA
graduate, served as the
commencement speaker.
Bryce Matthews earned class
Valedictorian honors. Lê Dáng
Khoa was named Salutatorian.
Garbis Khanjian
Pasadena, Calif.
Jacqueline Mendoza
San Marino, Calif.
Lê Dáng Khoa
Vung Tau, Vietnam
Bryce Matthews
San Diego, Calif.
Grayr Movsesyan
North Hollywood, Calif.
Roma Nall
Academic
Honors
Los Angeles, Calif.
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Magna Cum Laude
Lê Dáng Khoa
Bryce Matthews
Cum Laude
Bernardo Perez
Peter Hong
Chicago, Ill.
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CCCLA April ’10 Graduates
Parting Words
Bernardo Perez
Arcadia, Calif.
Janis Prout
Valley Center, Calif.
Humphrey Sanabria Donnatila Sapiandante
Diamond Bar, Calif.
Carson, Calif.
“Pioneers in chiropractic lit a
torch, they have passed the
torch to us, it is our
responsibility to sustain
the flame.”
— Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III
Shingo Sasaki
Yokohama, Japan
Lesley Taylor
Fairbanks, Alaska
Anthony Subia
Bakersfield, Calif.
Jake Yang
Santa Barbara, Calif.
The College Congratulates
All Its Graduates!
www.cleveland.edu
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CCCLA December ’09 Graduates
Fast Facts
Commencement for CCCLA’s
Class of Fall 2009 was
held Saturday, Dec. 12. During
the ceremony, Dr. Carl S.
Cleveland III conferred
16 graduates.
Dr. Scott Walker, renowned
motivational speaker and
developer of the Neuro
Emotional Technique (NET)
that utilizes a combination
of chiropractic and other
healing arts, served as the
commencement speaker.
Jesstofed Cacho
Ryan Choi
Carson, Calif.
Glendale, Calif.
Annie Issagholyan
Ivy Khachatourian
Burbank, Calif.
Hollywood, Calif.
Pouriya Elyasi
Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Sally Kleinbart
Asdghik Kupelian
Los Angeles, Calif.
Frank Zermeno earned class
Valedictorian honors. Lance
Cohen was named Salutatorian.
Leyla Malakian
Joshua Michael
Sunland, Calif.
Los Angeles, Calif.
Elena Porter
Frank Zermeno
Not Pictured:
Lance Cohen
Jack Demirchian
Yahar Mameghan
Academic
Honors
Simi Valley, Calif.
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Downey, Calif.
Cum Laude
Frank Zermeno
Lance Cohen
Jessica Green
Annie Issagholyan
Jessica Green
Tehran, Iran.
Won Park
Los Angeles, Calif.
Beirut, Lebanon
Lasting
Legacies
UMKC Alumni Department
honors Cleveland family with
2010 Legacy Award
I
n the field of chiropractic care and education, five generations of the Cleveland
Family have few peers. The Clevelands - involved in Kansas City’s chiropractic
care and education for 88 years - are recipients of the 2010 UMKC Legacy Award.
Carl S. Cleveland Jr., whose father established Cleveland Chiropractic College,
attended the University of Kansas City (now UMKC) in the 1940s. Cleveland Jr.
hosted radio shows and appeared on television in Kansas City and Los Angeles, explaining chiropractic treatment and care. His wife - known to family, students and
friends as “Dr. Millie” - was a former student at UMKC and later was administrator,
instructor and director of the Children’s Clinic at Cleveland Chiropractic College.
In 1970, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III earned a B.S. degree in Biology from UMKC
and served as an instructor. He became president of the college’s Kansas City and
Los Angeles campuses in 1992. Elizabeth Cleveland, wife of Cleveland III, received
a master’s degree in Social Work from UMKC in 2004.
Their children have continued the tradition.
Carl S. Cleveland IV attended UMKC’s School of Biological Sciences. Their
daughter, Dr. Ashley Cleveland, earned an M.A. degree in Sociology from UMKC in
1998, and has been a UMKC guest lecturer. Their daughter, Alexandra S. Cleveland,
received a master’s degree in Social Work in 2004.
Cleveland III, president, is a prominent speaker and educator. Elizabeth Cleveland is executive director of the Cleveland College Foundation. Ashley Cleveland is
provost and an associate professor. — Excerpt from an article written by UMKC
To read the full article, visit www.umkc.edu/news/feature.asp?id=132
in the Public Relations section of UMKC’s web site.
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CCCKC Homecoming 2010/KCA 2010 Fall Convention
24 Hours of CEU Available
KC Campus
Various Instructors
Date: October 8-10
Kinesio Taping: KT1 & KT2 Training
16 Hours of CEU
LA Campus
Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Lease
Dates: October 16-17
Look for more information in the coming months.
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12 Hours of CEU
LA Campus
Instructors: Dr. David Gendreau, Dr. Matt Hubbard, Dr. Troy Dukowitz & Others
Date: October 2
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Advanced Meridian Therapy Session 8: Special Problems of the Male Population
12.5 Hours of CEU
KC Campus
Instructor: Dr. Larry Beem
Date: September 25
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