Nick Athens, D.C. (Main, ‘82) has been the team chiropractor for the San Francisco Giants baseball team from 1997-2002 and San Francisco 49ers football team from 2014-2016. His advise to students is to "embrace the challenges."
Brittany says that her experience as an intern in the Palmer Chiropractic Clinic’s Sports and Rehabilitation department helped prepare her for her preceptorship.
“I plan to continue my chiropractic career in Florida. My goal is to start a family practice where I will work full-time. I also want to dive into the racing community, setting up agreements with specific racing programs as a traveling chiropractor for racing teams!” he said, excitedly.
Melissa Birdsell, D.C., DICCP deeply understands the importance of finding joy in movement. She performs in Backwater Gamblers ski show and AcroYoga Quad Cities.
Dr. Cruz and her staff are on the football field with the players for all home games and will start attending away games next season.
“It’s honestly a dream come true, and I cannot believe I’m out there on the field with them! It’s good to be up close and personal with the players not only as their emergency backup care but we also help with nutrition and advice while on the field,” she said.
