Brenda Holland, D.C. (Main, ’03) spoke with Palmer Proud about her roles and the importance of women leaders in the profession.
Zacariah Shannon, D.C., MS. spent 2¾ years as a post-doctoral research scholar at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research under the mentorship of Drs. Robert Vining and Cynthia Long. He was supported by an NIH Administrative Supplement from September 1, 2018-August 31, 2020 under the VERDICT grant.
Dr. Langdon ultimately chose Palmer College because of the opportunity to participate in its Research Honors Program, where she was able to cultivate her interest in chiropractic research. Mentorship, which is the cornerstone of the Research Honors Program, was very impactful for Langdon, who said that learning from Dr. Stephen Onifer, Ph.D. was “monumentally impactful” on her learning.
Sena was led to chiropractic after suffering an injury in 2009. She fell 14 feet from the top of a cheerleading stunt. After only a few months of chiropractic care, she started to build back her strength and confidence to return to an active lifestyle.
Beyond a traditional clinical environment, students working at the VA hospitals also learn how D.C.s work with medical professionals across many disciplines, for the benefit of the patient. Dustin worked alongside orthopedists, podiatrists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, counselors and psychiatrists.
