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Understanding the Difference Between Mental Health Technicians and Counselors

Mental health technicians and counselors share similar goals but have differing duties, educational requirements, and professional focuses. Navigating the world of mental health professions can be overwhelming, given the various…

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The Growing Demand in the Sports Medicine Field

The sports medicine market is growing, but why? Learn more about what’s driving the surge in demand for sports medicine professionals. The Master of Science in Sports Medicine at the…

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UWS’ Approach to Evidence-Based Chiropractic Care

Learn about the evolution of chiropractic care, evidence-based chiropractic techniques, and typical chiropractor training. Chiropractic science dates back to the late 19th century, with the most notable early practitioners being…

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The Path to Becoming a Sports Chiropractor

Discover what sports chiropractors do, and how they differ from regular chiropractors. Learn what education is needed, the average salary, and job outlook. Chiropractors specialize in addressing health issues concerning…

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UWS 2025 Faculty Members of the Year

Join us in congratulating the recipients of the 2025 UWS Faculty Member of the Year award: Christine Major, DC, from the UWS college of chiropractic and Ron Watson, DC, from…

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Why Canadian Students Are Choosing US Chiropractic Schools for Advanced Training

The Doctor of Chiropractic program at UWS prepares Canadian students to meet the growing demand for chiropractic care back home. Chiropractic care has seen a surge in popularity as more…

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Barbara Davis-Leigh, vice president, global engagement, The Community Solution Education System, Caroline Dépatie, dean, Global & Community Studies, Capilano University, Dana Sims, provost, University of Western States (UWS), and Martha Kaeser, dean, College of Chiropractic, UWS, sign a memorandum of understanding Dec. 16, 2024, that formalizes a pathway for CapU kinesiology students to enter the Doctor of Chiropractic program at UWS. (photo Capilano University)

CapU and The Community Solution Sign Memorandum to Enrich Chiropractic Learning Opportunities

Capilano University (CapU) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Community Solution Education System that formalizes a pathway for CapU kinesiology students to enter the Doctor of Chiropractic program at University…

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First UWS Chiropractic Week Builds Community

Chiropractic Week brought together faculty, students, alumni, and practitioners to learn from each other and grow the profession. University of Western States opened its fall quarter with the inaugural Chiropractic Week….

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120 Years of Refining and Reimagining Whole Person Health

Since its earliest days, University of Western States has pioneered a vision of health care that situates the patient in their environment and seeks to heal from within. As far…

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Dr. Stephanie Fryer: Coaching With Purpose

Stephanie Fryer, Ed.D., says whole health care is the ‘undercurrent of my whole experience.’ Having graduated from UWS in 2023, Stephanie Fryer, Ed.D., found a new role in February when…

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