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Pamela Verhulst

Three key elements for sticking to an exercise program

By: Pamela Verhulst, ESS Adjunct Professor Set realistic goals Many people starting a new exercise program set goals too high, leading to injury or illness. If goals are set too…

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UWS hires new functional medicine doctor for clinic system

Dr. Rachel Fischer will also teach, serving as the Integrative Therapeutics distinguished professor in functional medicine PORTLAND, Ore., March 11, 2015 – University of Western States (UWS), a leader in…

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UWS and the Institute for Functional Medicine Sign Global Agreement

Alliance allows for further integration and collaboration PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 17, 2015 – Since its inception, the Master of Science in human nutrition and functional medicine (HNFM) program at University…

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University of Western States and Legacy Health establish a partnership for a chiropractic rotation in Portland-area emergency rooms

UWS sports medicine fellows will be shadowing hospital nursing staff PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 2 – University of Western States (UWS), a leader in the education of health care professionals, and…

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Dr. Woolsey’s energy drink and alcohol consumption study gains attention

University of Western States (UWS) associate professor, Dr. Conrad Woolsey, is principle investigator on energy drink and alcohol consumption study Links the combination of alcohol and energy drinks to an…

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How to remain fit after the playing days are over

By: Phillip Dugas, ESS adjust faculty As a former college athlete, it’s important to me to remain in shape after the playing days are over. I think this is a…

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Online vs. Traditional Education

Written by Sara Mathov, DC, DACBR, ATC In 2013, there were 7.1 million higher education students taking at least one online course, which represents 33.5 percent of all higher education…

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Advice to New Doctor of Chiropractic Students

Feeling burnt out? Worried about the next term? We asked some of our recent graduates to weigh in and offer some advice. I would tell an incoming student not to…

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Imagery for the Competitive Athlete

Three periods of time where athletes can use imagery in order to produce optimal performance By: Pamela Verhulst, ESS Adjunct Professor Do you want to produce optimal performance as an…

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UWS Curriculum Specialist Dr. Conrad Woolsey, honored by Substance Abuse Journal

New faculty member’s article named “best manuscript of the year” Conrad Woolsey, PhD, CC-AASP, USOC-Sport Psychology Registry, CHES, the newest faculty member in the exercise and sports science master’s program…

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