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Dr. Chester Stowell achieved his milestone 100th birthdayon August 13, 2010, and celebrated with cards, lettersand congratulatory greetings from friends, colleagues andformer students.

Many of those previous well-wishers expressed verydifferent heart-felt thoughts when they learned of hisFebruary 3 passing in Fishers, Ind.

The beloved Lincoln and National College faculty memberwas remembered most frequently on his online guestbookat www.indianafuneralcare.com. as a man of character,integrity and kindness. A gentle man with a soft-spokenvoice, Dr. Stowell was also recalled for his inspiration,understanding, encouragement, and fairness to all.

“Dr. Stowell has definitely touched my life with his wit,humor, strong Christian character, and personal concernfor others. He lived every day with purpose and leavesthis earth a very rich man. I know my life is better forhaving had his example,” wrote Dr. Kristine Aikenhead,NUHS faculty.

“It was my very good fortune to have first met Dr. Stowell in1971 when he came to National from Lincoln and to haveworked with him for many years when I returned to Nationalin 1985,” saysNUHSPresident JamesWinterstein. “Dr. Stowellhad a fine sense of humor, a great memory and a dedicationto chiropractic medicine and to National that was simplyoutstanding. In behalf of all of us here at National UniversityofHealth Sciences, I extend our deepest sympathy evenwhilewe rejoice in the knowledge that Dr. Stowell is now with hisSavior whom he loved so much.”

Chester Stowell was born inFayette, Fulton County, Ohio,where he taught school for nearly16 years, and worked as a farmerat the same time. In 1945, hemoved to Indianapolis to attendLincoln Chiropractic Collegebecause he desired to be in thehealing arts field and hadsatisfactory results himself. Whileat Lincoln, he taught three classes until his graduation in1948 when he opened a part-time practice, but continuedto teach. Later, he gave up practice to teach full-time andstayed at Lincoln for 26 years, eventually serving asregistrar and dean. Dr. Stowell was honored as IndianaChiropractor of the Year in 1976, outstanding teacher atLincoln College in 1969, and was bestowed the honor ofKentucky Colonel.

When Lincoln merged with National in 1971, he broughthis wife Lola and daughter Cheryl to Lombard where hestarted as an instructor but later was named dean ofstudents. Eventually, Lola also joined National asregistrar and worked until 1990 when they both retired.Upon his retirement, Dr. Stowell was named Dean ofStudents Emeritus.

At National, Dr. Stowell was awarded the President'sMedallion in 1986 for 40 years of service to chiropractic, wasnamed outstandingAlumnus in 1990, andwas elected to theNational Hall of Honor in 2006. After retirement, hecontinued his involvement with National as a volunteer inthe Office of Alumni Relations and later for Cheryl, who

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Obligation or Privilege?Some of us look at a glass ashalf full and some look at it ashalf empty, while others justdon’t like the color of the liquidin the glass or perhaps they justdon’t like the glass. So is thecase with our alma mater. As Ihave mentioned previously, Iwas not exactly the favorite sonof my undergraduate almamater, but at National no one

realized that I was there until I had completed all coursework and internships and escaped the hallowed hallsof then NCC.

If I had not been toNational’s campus since I graduatedway back in the last century I would not recognize ittoday — remodeling is a perennial occurrence oncampus as the physical structure must be constantlyaltered to keep up with the ever changing needs oftoday’s education. And, make no mistake about it,National is at the forefront of education among thechiropractic schools. Our students are not only taughtdiagnosis, rehabilitation,manipulation, but also arewelltrained as primary care physicians ready to serve thepatient’s needs better than even most allopathic andosteopathic graduates. I was quite pleased to see thatonce again there will be a pig roast on campus duringHomecoming – a great time to mingle with oldclassmates and the current student body as well.

As for an obligation or privilege, I recall Dr. Leonard Faytelling us that when we graduate we should join theNational Alumni Association, our state association andthe national association (ACA)… it’s what we do. Iconsider it a privilege rather than an obligation tosupport my alma maters (even my undergraduate one)and to serve the profession that has providedmewith acomfortable living, and put my son through a privatecollege (which happens to be my undergraduate almamater). And, yes I am amember of the state associationand the national association (ACA). Far toomany in ourprofession consider themselves as an island owing noone anything.

You need to come to National’s Homecoming – not forNational, but for you. You need to reconnect withformer professors, see physical improvements oncampus, learn what is planned for the future ofNational, and reconnect with fellow alumni. Seeyou there!

Dr. Frank Strehl, Honorary ChairPresident’s Alumni Advisory Council

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President James Wintersteindiscusses how various CAMmodalities are being usurpedby allopathic medicine.

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The chiropractic legacyof the late Dr. HarryDeschamps now extendsbeyond family ties.

A wide array of speakersembody the 2011 theme ofHomecoming: “Celebrating105Years of Leadership.”

Read the latest news andaccomplishments of yourfellow classmates andcolleagues.

It is very clear that the entire health care deliveryprocess in the United States continues to be in a majorstate of flux.We hear about some members of Congresswanting to dismantle what was passed previously andothers who are vociferously opposed. We hear aboutvarious kinds of Accountable Care Organizations (ACO)to include medical homes and community healthcenters and still, very little that is concrete.

The National Center for Complementary and AlternativeMedicine (NCCAM), which is part of the NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH), was formed for the purpose ofevaluating various forms of complementary andalternative medicine, but interestingly has been drivenprimarily by members of the allopathic profession. Frommy perspective at least, this organization has fundedprimarily allopathic research ventures that have usedsome of the “modalities” of care that represent “slivers”of alternative health care systems. It has not providedfunding to evaluate alternative health care “systems.”

On February 28, 2011, members of the AcademicConsortium for Complementary and Alternative HealthCare (ACCAHC) met with members of NCCAM to givevoice to our concerns – those of chiropractic medicine,naturopathic medicine, oriental medicine, acupuncture,massage therapy, direct entry midwifery, and traditionalworld medicines. Our own Greg Cramer, DC, is chair ofthe Research Working Group of this organization, andDrs. Vincent De Bono, Joseph Stiefel and I participatein the Education Working Group. It was felt thatmembers of the NCCAM group listened, but the proofwill be in the pudding.

It has long been my position that we (speaking here forthose professions represented by NUHS) must berecognized as “health care disciplines” that haveprofessional autonomy in the same way that allopathicmedicine has autonomy. In some ways, we have been

our own worst enemy because at least in one instance(chiropractic medicine) we have stuck to old dogmarather than embrace new realities.

Let’s look at naturopathic medicine first. For a very longtime, this form of health care was known as“naturopathy,” and its practitioners for many years werepeople who “took a course” and called themselves“naturopaths.” They emphasized and were identifiedwith “hydrotherapy” and “systemic detoxification” to alarge degree. In the past 20 years, however some ofthose individuals took it upon themselves to form newschools. One institution, National College of NaturalMedicine in Portland, Oregon, remained viable throughthe lean years and gradually members of that institutionbegan to strategize. They determined that they mustbecome a health care discipline with all thecomponents that such a discipline embraces —undergraduate education, a first professional doctorate,movement toward residencies, self-regulation, andbroadening of their practice concepts from those earlyideas into a full health care practice scope. They soughtout and developed accreditation and continue to moveinto the future as a “health care system” that emphasizes“natural medicine.”

Oriental medicine and acupuncture have succeeded indeveloping a health care discipline that retains itsEastern philosophies, but is of such interest in the Westthat it is thriving and is often embraced within theallopathic system. Make no mistake, however, there arethose within the allopathic ranks that would takeoriental medicine and make it into a “modality of care,”and in many “integrated instances” have managed to doexactly that.

Massage therapy for years was looked down upon as aless than desirable practice, often seen as something thathad nothing whatsoever to do with health care.Members of that group, however, managed to movetoward education and professionalism, and today theyfar outnumber all other CAM practitioners and continueto expand their education and their practices.

Then there is chiropractic medicine, or as most still insist“chiropractic.” This profession has clung tenaciously toold dogma, insisting that real “chiropractic” is the“adjustment.” Oh, over the years, various forms ofphysiological therapeutics were added to the practices,but most state statutes continue to emphasize the “spineand spinal subluxations.” Because the majority of theprofession has clung to these old concepts, theprofession has been tarred with the brush of“unscientific dogmatism.” The allopathic profession seeschiropractic as “spinal manipulation,” not as a “healthcare system.” Thus, we are left to be picked apart bythose who value the tools we have traditionally used toassist the return to health. Others have taken spinalmanipulation and are using it successfully, and in thoseintegrative settings where chiropractors function, theyare primarily seen as “spinal manipulators,” not asmembers of a “natural health care discipline.”

I don’t know if you have made the same observation, butbecause complementary and alternative medicine has not“gone away,” the allopathic profession is beginning toembrace it — sort of. Allopathic medicine is now insisting

that we should NOT be talking about alternativemedicine,but about “integrative” medicine. What exactly is theirconcept of “integrative medicine”? From all I can read andgather, it is all about taking various “modalities of care”from the CAM professions and integrating them intoallopathic medicine. If that happens, what will become ofnaturopathic physicians, chiropractic physicians, anddirect entry midwives? I am not opposed to the idea of“integrative medicine,” but I AM opposed to becomingsubservient to the allopathic profession.

The various health care professions should have theopportunity to function in their own rights as health caredisciplines, and that will only happen if each of theminsists upon adoption of professional characteristics andupon a place in the delivery of health care as “systemsof health care” rather than simple modalities that canbe usurped by anyone else. Sometimes the bestalternative for the patient is allopathic care. Sometimesthe best alternative is “non-allopathic care,” andsometimes the best alternative is co-management. All ofus need to work together to promote what is best for thepatient’s needs. It is not really happening yet, but that isno excuse for us not to try!

As we approach the 2011 NUHS Homecoming event, Iurge you to come back to your alma mater. Oureducational sessions are supportive of the conceptssurrounding and embracing various aspects of broadbased natural medicine. There is something for everyone— including a Thursday evening on-campus pig roast,fellowship, a look at the future, and exceptionaleducational opportunities. This is our 105th anniversary.Let’s make it a time to remember!

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Chiropractic... Rooted in Family TraditionIt is not uncommon for children to follow in their parents’ career footsteps, and it is aparticularly well-known fact among the chiropractic profession. Chiropractors begetchiropractors, it is said, and that certainly is true among a number of National families.

The Deschamps are among that select group but their tradition has begun to reachout beyond the familial ties to influence others to join them in their rewarding field.

The story starts with Dr. Harry Deschamps, who graduated from National College ofChiropractic in 1951 and started practice in Hancock, Md. Harry and his wife Ethelhad four children: Jeffrey, twins Colette and Connie, and Janine.

“Our father never pushed us to become chiropractors; he just wanted us to acquire agood education. That we did,” recalls Dr. Janine Deschamps Grayson.

Twenty-four years after their father’s commencement, Dr. Jeffrey and Dr. Colettegraduated from National in 1975; he practices in Frederick, Md. and shein Hancock. Dr. Janinegraduated from National in1978 and practices inHampton, Va. Connie startedat National, but insteadmarried Dr. David Walcott,a Canadian, whom she metin class, but who transferredto Canadian MemorialChiropractic College andlater opened a practice inToronto. (Dr. Walcott died in1995 as a result of a tragiccar accident.)

While the count of Deschampschiropractic physicians standsat four, the family actuallycounts five National educatedchiropractic physicians. “Afterthe untimely death of Dr. HarryDeschamps in 1982 fromcancer at the age of 58, wewere fortunate to have Dr.Collin Haynie, a classmate ofour father, marry our motherEthel in 1990,” relates Dr.Janine. Ethel DeschampsHaynie passed away in 2007,and Dr. Haynie is now retiredand living in Norfolk, Va.

And while none of the third generationoffspring followed in their parents’footsteps, the family’s love for chiropractichas drawn others to the profession.Dr. Janine invited her goddaughter and hersister to the National University campus forone of the Campus Visit Day programs.“They work!” Dr. Janine states. Hergoddaughter, Brenna Bacon Ranieli, was amember of the December 2010 graduatingclass. Brenna’s sister, Jessica Bacongraduated in April 2010.

While Dr. Brenna’s husband Matt did not choose chiropractic, he is in the healthcare field and working toward his doctor of physical therapy degree atMidwestern University in Downers Grove, Ill. Meanwhile, Dr. Brenna is inpractice with Dr. Marc Gammerman in Hagerstown, Md., a 1984 graduate ofNational and a long-time family friend.

Dr. Jessica is engaged to be married to Dr. Tim Owen (National 2008) on August 13.Both now practice in Maryland and northern Virginia.

This is not the end of the Deschamps influence, however. The daughter of Dr. Janine’sreceptionist was inspired to choose chiropractic as a career and National as her almamater after spending time with her mother in Dr. Janine’s office. Dr. Tracy Sawyer,(National 1992) is now practicing in Virginia Beach, Va.

In addition to the good education that she’s received at NUHS and thesuccess it will bring, Dr. Janine hopes that her goddaughter will one dayreceive a photo from a classmate that will help her remember the good timesand friends at NUHS.

This actually happened to Dr. Janine when sherecently received a photo in the mail from formerclassmate, Dr. Stephen Stone from Akron, Ohio,taken by their clinician, Dr. Anthony Cacioppo, inanticipation of their graduation from National onAugust 16, 1978.

“As our chiropractic family continues to grow, wemust thank Dr. Joseph Janse and Dr. JamesWinterstein for setting a higher standard for all of usto follow and to be held accountable to,” says Dr.Janine Deschamps Grayson.

So when Dr. Harry Deschamps wished for hischildren “to have a good education” those manyyears ago, he probably never imagined how far thehealing hand of chiropractic would reach.

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succeeded her mother as registrar. After Cheryl’s retirementin 2006, they relocated to the Indianapolis area.

Dr. Stowell was preceded in death by his wife in 1994, and issurvivedbydaughterCheryl of Fishers, Ind., sons, Larry (Sandra)of Indianapolis andKen (Kathy) of SantaCruzCalif., one niece,one granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter.

Dr. Stowell always remembered friend’s and family'sbirthdays and anniversaries, both by mail and phone. Hewas a prayer warrior every day for friends and family. Heloved the Lord with all his heart and soul and was amember of Hope Church in Carmel, Ind., and attendedWheaton Free Evangelical Church.

A small graveside service at Lincoln Memory Gardens anda memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorialcontributions may be sent to Wheaton Free EvangelicalChurch in Wheaton, Ill., or National University of HealthSciences in Lombard, Ill.

Ina letter toDr.Wintersteinannouncinghisplans to retire in1990,Dr.Stowellwrote:“Anyspecialhonors,accoladesorawards Ihavereceived are aminor part of the tremendous satisfaction receivedresulting fromcounselinga troubledstudent,aidingastudentwhowas in academic stress, encouraging a distraught student, justlistening to a student with a heavy burden, or praying witha student who felt the need of divine guidance. Thus I havelivedmy life and been a friend toman and I amhappy!

Class of 1951: (l-r) Dr. Harry Deschamps, Dr. Ross Gillikin (retiredLiberty, NC) and Dr. Collin Haynie

Class of 1978: Dr. Janine Deschamps Grayson and Dr. Stephen Stone

Class of 1978 and December 2010:Dr. Janine Deschamps Grayson andDr. Brenna Bacon Ranieli

Left - Class of April 2010: Dr. Jessica Bacon;Right - Class of December 2010: Dr. BrennaBacon Ranieli

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Cheryl Hawk, DC, PhD, FICC (1976) has beenappointed director of clinical research at Logan Collegeof Chiropractic. She moved to Logan from ClevelandChiropractic College in Kansas, City, Mo., where sheserved as vice president of research and scholarship. Thenationally known researcher currently serves as chair ofthe Scientific Commission of the Council onChiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters, as wellas team lead for nonmusculoskeletal conditions, healthpromotion and special populations.

Dr. Tom Roselle (1977) of Fairfax, Va., is the author of anew book entitled Your Health is a Do-It-YourselfProgram, which aims to teach personal wellness through

proven methods other than expensive and sometimesneedless drugs and surgery. The book focuses on thewellness paradigm from the concept of the Triad ofHealth — structural, chemical and emotional. Dr.Roselle has also hosted a radio talk show since 1983 thatprovides listeners with the latest information onintegrative, holistic and wellness health care methods.He is the founder of Caring for Others, Ltd., a charity thatprovides alternative health care for the homeless or thoseliving in poverty, and provides scholarships for studentsof alternative health care.

Dr. DarylWills (1973) of Gering, Neb., was named 2010Citizen of the Year by the Gering Citizen newspaper. Dr.Wills was honored primarily for his leadership of thesuccessful Moving Gering Forward committee as well as

efforts to encourage business andpromote development in Gering. Inaddition to his community activities,he currently serves as vice chairmanof the Nebraska Board of Health.

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Dr. Steven Visentin (1982) of Denver,Colo., recently published an E-Bookentitled Blow Your Head Off PracticeBuilding Secrets, at practicesecrets.com.

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Dr. Daryl Wills

Dr. Steven Visentin

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James F.Winterstein, DCDr.Wintersteingraduated fromNational in1968and completed his residency in radiology in1970, the same year he earned his diplomate inradiology.Hewas inprivatepractice for17yearsin Florida before returning to National as theclinic chief of staff in 1985. One year later, hewas elected the institution’s fifth president, a posthe has held since May 15, 1986. During his

presidency,Dr.Winterstein has committed himself to improving anddeveloping theuniversity’s academicprogramsand in sodoing, raisethe standardsof thechiropracticprofession.He led the reorganizationofNational fromasingle-purposecollege toahubof integrativehealthcare education, instituting several new programs for the school,includingnaturopathicmedicine,acupunctureandorientalmedicine,andmassage therapy.Hewas inducted into theNUHSHallofHonorin June 2006.

JimAccetta,MSJim Accetta has spent over 28 years inprofessional group facilitation, training,development, and management. He earned aBA incounselingpsychology fromNortheasternIllinois University and an MS in managerialleadership from National-Louis University.Accetta has operated his own business, TrulyHumanCoaching, since2000,offeringpersonal

and professional lifestyle counseling. He is amaster practitioner andcertified trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), a field ofknowledge that focuses on behavioral modeling, communicationexcellence and efficiency in action. Accetta has also authored twobooks, Getting What YouWant: The Art of Living on Purpose, andSuccess is a State ofMind.

Dale J. Buchberger, PT, DCDr.Buchbergergraduated fromNational in1988,earned a master’s degree in physical therapy in2006 from SUNY Upstate Medical University-College of Health Professions, and is a certifiedstrength and conditioning specialist. He is adiplomate and two-time president of theAmerican Chiropractic Board of Sports

Physicians.Dr. Buchberger lectures across theUnitedStates,Canadaand Europe on topics including sports related shoulder and elbowinjuries, rehabilitation techniques and repetitive strain disorders. In2005, Dr. Buchberger received the Dr. Jim Nichols award, for his“extraordinary service and dedication to the field of weight training,health and fitness,” andwas named 2009 Sports Chiropractor of theYear by theAmerican Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.

Eric J. Deppert,MDDr. Deppert is clinical assistant professor ofmedicine at Hahnemann University School ofMedicine, clinical instructor of medicine atThomas JeffersonUniversity SchoolofMedicine,anddirectorof integrativemedicineandnetworkdevelopment at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital inDarby, Pa.HeearnedaBS from theUniversityofMassachusetts at Amherst in 1986, his MD

degree fromHahnemannUniversitySchoolofMedicine in1990.Dr.Deppert completed his residency at Presbyterian Medical Center,where hewas then promoted to chief medical resident. Dr. Deppertspecializes in internal medicine and focuses on preventive care andhealthy lifestylechoiceswitha special interest indiabetes, cholesteroland coronary disease. He has earned numerous awards and honorsandwas listed in the2009-2010“Guide toAmerica’sTopPhysicians.”

AnthonyW.Hamm,DCDr.HammearnedaBS inhumanbiology fromNational in1977andhisdoctorof chiropracticdegree in 1979.Hewasnameda fellowof theAcademy of Chiropractic Orthopedists in1994, and received a diplomate from theAmerican Board of Forensic Professionals in2004. Dr. Hamm has maintained a privatechiropractic practice in Goldsboro, NC, since

1980whereheoffers adiversifiedapproach tochiropractic carewithaspecial emphasisonorthopedicsandpain relief.He isalsoa lectureron coding, documentation, Medicare, and risk management for theACA, various state chiropractic organizations and Cross CountryEducation. Dr. Hamm’s specialties include chiropractic orthopedics,acupuncture and forensic sciences.

WarrenHammer, DCDr. Hammer graduated from LincolnChiropractic College in 1958, received hisdiplomate from the American Board ofChiropracticOrthopedists in1975,andearnedan MS in human biology-nutrition from theUniversity of Bridgeport in 1979.He has beena practicing doctor of chiropractic for over 50years and specializes is soft tissue evaluation

and treatment. He has lectured nationally and internationally andrecently completed his third edition of Functional Soft TissueExaminations andTreatment by Manual Methods. Dr. Hammer hasbeen a consultant and instructor for GrastonTechnique since 2001.He recently completed a two-week course in Italy entitled “FascialManipulation©,”whichhasbeen taughtaround theworld for thepast10 years andwhich he is introducing to theU.S. this year.

Thomas E. Hyde, DCDr.Hyde receivedaBAinbiology fromFloridaState University in 1973 and his DC fromLogan College of Chiropractic in 1977. Hethen set up practice inMiami, Fla., and beganfocusing on sports chiropractic. He has servedas team chiropractor for state and worldpowerliftingchampionships, aschiropractor forthe U.S. during the Pan American Games, as

chiropractic consultant to the Miami Dolphins, and as secretarygeneralof the International FederationdeChiropratiqueduSport.Heis currently president of the United States CoachesTraining Instituteand a member of the advisory board of the World OlympiansAssociation of theAmericas. Dr. Hyde lectures around theworld onsports related injuries and soft tissue treatment, has authorednumerousarticles, andco-editedConservativeManagementofSportsInjuries. In2010, the firstDr.ThomasHydeResearchSymposiumwasheldat theACASportsCouncil Expositionhonoringhimasoneof thefounders of the sports chiropracticmovement.

Alan Korbett, DC,DODr. Korbett has been a practicing physician forover25years,providingpsychiatricevaluationsand medication management for psychiatricdisorders in children, adolescents and adults.He earned BS degrees in biology andpsychologyatMontclair (NJ) StateUniversity in1978, his BS in human biology fromNationalin1980andhisdoctorofchiropracticdegree in

1981. Inaddition,he receivedhisdoctorofosteopathydegreeatDesMoines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in1991.Hecompletedhis residency inpsychiatryandhis fellowship inchild and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Iowa Hospitalsand Clinics in Iowa City. Dr. Korbett is a published author and co-author of articles, book chapters and journal articles concerningpsychiatric and neurological disorders.

Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., NDDr. Pizzorno earned a BS in chemistry fromHarvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif., in1969, a Basic Sciences Certificate from theNevada State Healing Arts Board in 1974, andhisdoctorofnaturopathicmedicinedegree fromNational College of Naturopathic Medicine(NCNM) inPortland,Ore., in1975. In1978,heand twootherNCNMgraduates foundedBastyr

University, which he served for 22 years as its first president. One oftheworld’s leadingauthoritiesonscience-basednaturalmedicine,hewas appointed to theWhiteHouseCommissiononComplementaryand Alternative Medicine Policy in December 2000, and to theMedicare Coverage Advisory Committee in November 2002. He iseditor of IntegrativeMedicine:A Clinician’s Journal and vice chair ofthe board of directors of the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr.Pizzorno is the co-author of the internationally acclaimed Textbookof Natural Medicine, the best-selling Encyclopedia of NaturalMedicine, and six other books.

David Seaman,DCDr. Seaman earned his doctor of chiropracticdegree fromNewYork Chiropractic College in1986andhismaster’s in biology/nutrition fromUniversity of Bridgeport in 1991. His nutritionproject for his master’s degree focused onnutritional methods for pain control, which hehas continued to follow in the scientificliterature and which has led to the publication

of Clinical Nutrition for Pain, Inflammation, and Tissue Healing, abook utilized in several chiropractic colleges. Dr. Seaman teachesover 300 hours of continuing education classes for chiropracticcollegesandstateassociationseachyearand is apopular andprolificauthor of nutrition, chiropractic and neurology articles. He is aprofessor of clinical sciences at National’s St. Petersburg campus.

George Stretch, LAcDr. Stretch earned a doctorate of naprapathicmedicine fromtheChicagoNationalCollegeofNaprapathy in 1988. He continued hiseducation and graduated from the MidwestCollegeofAcupuncture andOrientalMedicinein 1992 as a licensed acupuncturist andacupuncture therapist.He is alsoboardcertifiedwith the American Academy of Pain

Management, National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics andNational Board of Naprapathic Examiners. Currently, Dr. Stretch iscompleting the doctor of acupuncture and orientalmedicine degreeat the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in SanFrancisco, Calif. In 2004, Dr. Stretch became the first naprapath onstaff with privileges at St.AlexiusMedical Center inHoffman Estates,Ill., and sixmonths later became the first acupuncturist on staff at St.Alexius. He currently teaches in the Acupuncture and OrientalMedicine Program at NUHS. Dr. Stretch was the president of theAmericanNaprapathicAssociation from1999 to2007andsaton theboard of the Chicago National College of Naprapathy as a directorfor 10 years.

Rand S. Swenson, DC, PhD,MDDr. Swenson is the author of 49-peer reviewedjournal articles, 18bookchapters andco-authorof twobooks, and iscurrentlyanassociateeditorof The Spine Journal. Dr. Swenson earned hisDC degree from National in 1976, a PhD inanatomy from Loyola University of Chicago in1981, and anMD from theUniversity of IllinoisCollege of Medicine at Chicago in 1989. He is

a professor of neurology and anatomy and chair of the DepartmentofAnatomyatDartmouthMedicalSchool, andanattendingphysicianin neurology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon,NH. He has been a member of numerous committees for theNational Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementaryand Alternative Medicine and Center for Scientific Review. Dr.Swenson’s major research interests include the autonomic nervoussystem, pain, headache, and digital resources inmedical education.

Homecoming Speakers

Saturday, June 11, at the DoubleTree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook

Sunday, June 12, at the DoubleTree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook

Homecoming ‘11 Schedule of Events“Celebrating 105 Years of Leadership”

Thursday, June 9, on the NUHS Campus

Registration: 11:00am

12:30pm -1:30pm Role of the Natural Medicine Physician Within theNew Health Care ParadigmDr. Joseph Pizzorno

1:45pm - 2:45pm The Secrets of Building Rapport in 60 Seconds or LessJim Accetta

3:00pm - 5:00pm Pain Expression & Metabolic SyndromeDr. David Seaman

5:00pm Pig Roast

Registration: 7:00amExhibitor Hours: 7:00am - 6:30 pmOn-site Clinic Hours: 7:30am - 6:00 pm

7:30am - 8:30am 50 Year Club Breakfast

8:00am - 9:30am Pain Expression & Metabolic Syndrome (continued)Dr. David Seaman

10:15am - 11:45am How to Report Measures Related to Quality Patient CareDr. Anthony Hamm

12:00pm - 1:15pm Alumni/Reunion Luncheon

1:30pm - 3:00pm Getting What You Want — The Art of Personal SuccessJim Accetta

3:30pm - 5:00pm Mechanical Load Fascial & Fascia ManipulationDr. Warren Hammer

5:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibitor Reception

6:00pm PCI / Senior Steward Dinner

Friday, June 10, at the DoubleTree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook

Registration: 7:00amExhibitor Hours: 7:00am - 4:00 pmOn-site Clinic Hours: 7:30am - 4:00 pm

8:00am - 9:30am An Introduction to Functional and Kinetic Treatmentwith Rehab Provocation and Motion (FAKTR-PM)Dr. Thomas Hyde

MT - 8:00am - 9:30am Shiatsu and Oriental Bodywork - Session 1George Stretch

10:15am - 11:45am Current Concepts in PatellofemoralPain Syndrome Treatment & RehabilitationDr. Dale Buchberger

MT - 10:15am - 11:45am Shiatsu and Oriental Bodywork - Session 2George Stretch

12:00pm - 1:45pm President’s State of the University Luncheon

2:00pm -3:30pm The Natural Medicine Physician as aPrimary Care ProviderDr. Eric Deppert

MT - 2:00pm -3:30pm Shiatsu and Oriental Bodywork - Session 3George Stretch

4:00pm - 5:30 pm The Mental Status Examination, Psychiatry’s Role inPrimary Care for Natural Medicine Physicians (DC/ND)Dr. Alan Korbett

MT - 4:00pm - 5:30 pm Shiatsu and Oriental Bodywork - Session 4George Stretch

6:30pm - 7:00pm Cocktail Reception

7:00pm - 10:00pm Banquet DinnerEntertainment featuring “The Fabulous Frank and Dave”Dancing

8:00am - 10:00am Handling HeadachesDr. Rand Swenson

10:30am - 12:30pm Handling Headaches (continued)Dr. Rand Swenson

12:30pm PAAC Luncheon

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Dr. Brad Case (1993) recently created his first booktrailer for Thugs, Drugs and the War on Bugs, the firstbook in his Why We’re Sick™ series. The trailer iscalled, “The #1 Killer in America,” and can be seen athttp://www.youtube.com/user/drbradcase?feature=mhsn.Dr. Case is also the co-author of 101 Great Ways ToImprove Your Health and the clinic director of theHolistic Healing Center in Prunedale, Calif. To learnmore or to sign up for his free e-newsletter, visit hiswebsite: www.HealthIsNatural.com.

Jay S. Greenstein, DC, CCSP (1992)of Rockville, Md., was named the2010 Chiropractor of theYear by theUnified Virginia ChiropracticAssociation in recognition of hisrelentless work on behalf ofchiropractic. He is the chiefexecutive officer of Sport and Spinecompanies, a multidisciplinarypractice with eight locations throughout Maryland andVirginia. He has been a recommended provider for theNational Football League Players Association forthe Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens.Dr. Greenstein was named one of Washington’s topSports Physicians byWashingtonian Magazine and wasnamed Maryland Chiropractic Association Chiropractorof the Year in 2007 and 2010.

Dr. Darrell Wehrend (1998) of Westmont, Ill., is theowner of Physicians Sports and Injury Center inWestmont. Dr. Wehrend and his associate havecontributed health-related articles to The BusinessLedger. (See Dr. Cara VanWormer – 2008) Dr.Wehrend’s article, “Boost immune system to preventwinter illnesses,” was featured in a November2010 issue.

2000s

Dr. Coleen Denton (2008) of Marion, Ohio, waselected to the American Board of ChiropracticAcupuncturists at the board’s 2010 fall symposium. Herduties will include constructing questions for futurediplomate board examinations, proctoring theexaminations, and assisting in the presentation ofacademic seminars. Dr. Denton received her diplomatefrom the American Board of ChiropracticAcupuncturists in January 2010. She is in privatepractice with chiropractic orthopedist Dr. Max L.Denton (1978) in Marion.

Dr. Greg Markley (2006) is theowner of Hinsdale (Ill.) ChiropracticHealth Care. His practice offerssports medicine and rehabilitation,acupuncture, massage therapy, andnutritional counseling. Dr. Markleywas board certified in chiropracticorthopedics in 2009 and is nowpursuing coursework toward a

master of science degree in advanced clinical practicethrough NUHS. He is also an adjunct faculty memberat Aurora University where he teaches biology.

Dr. Dicie Nathani (2007) of Raleigh, NC, created an11-video series on how to ease and prevent arthritispain that can be viewed at ehow.com. Dr. Nathani is achiropractic physician at the Holistic Vitality Center in

Raleigh. She is also currently pursuing the fellowshipfrom the International Academy of MedicalAcupuncture (FIAMA) and the diplomate from theAmerican Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN).

Dr. Benjamin Ryan (2002) of New Life Chiropractic andWellness Center celebrated the five-year anniversary ofhis practice in Georgetown, Mass., in the fall of 2010.In an article in the Georgetown Record, Dr. Ryan saidhis practice has grown in the past few years from thetype of patients treated to the kind of services offered.Services now include massage and nutritioncomponents with the possibility of adding acupunctureas well. Dr. Ryan said his patient base has changed fromsingle individuals to families. “I always wanted to reachout to families,” he said, and now treats all ages, frombabies to senior citizens. Dr. Ryan and his wife Dianehave three children: Charis, 8, Elijah, 5, and Grace, 3.

Dr. Samar Shehaiber (2009) will graduate with a masterof jurisprudence degree (MJ) from Loyola UniversityChicago Law School, Health Law Program, this spring.She is currently completing her thesis, “Religious andCultural Considerations in Relation to InformedConsent and the Shared Decision Model.” Dr.Shehaiber is also a candidate for the Oak LawnCommunity High School Board in the Aprilelections. She is a chiropractic physician andcertified acupuncturist with Bridgeview ChiropracticCenters in Bridgeview, Ill. and Integrative HealthAssociates in Romeoville, Ill.

Margaret Thompson-Choi, (MSOM 2009) is the soleproprietor of Choice Acupuncture and & OrientalMedicine in Naperville, Ill. A licensed acupuncturistand board-certified diplomate in oriental medicine, herwebsite is http://www.choiceacu.com/home.

Dr. CaraVanWormer (2008) ofWestmont, Ill., has beena contributor to The Business Ledger on employeehealth issues. Her articles include “Proper nutrition,exercise important while at work,” (October 2010) and“Weight loss + exercise = healthy, happy businessprofessional” (January 2011). Dr. VanWormer is alicensed chiropractic physician and certifiedacupuncturist with Physicians Sports and Injury Centerin Westmont.

Dr. Jamie Schantz (1986) of Roswell,Ga., was awarded the Humanitarianof the Year award from the GeorgiaChiropractic Association at its fall2010 conference, the only doctor tohave won the award twice. Dr.Schantz, recognized for establishinga volunteer chiropractic position atMercy System Healthcare andvolunteering his time with Flying Doctors of America,was lauded as one who “gives for the sake of giving,serves for the sake of serving, and loves for the sakeof loving.”

Dr. Charles F. Brink (1951), 81, Lake Mills, Wis., diedAugust 30, 2008. After serving in the Army duringWorld War II, he graduated from Lincoln ChiropracticCollege and maintained a long-standing practice in

Lake Mills until his retirement in 1989. Dr. Brink was amember of theWisconsin Chiropractic Association andhad served as its treasurer for many years. He was alsoa member of Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, theLake Mills Rotary Club and served on the Lake MillsCity Council.

Dr. Thomas J. DeVito (1985), 57, of Waterbury, Conn.,passed away December 27, 2010. He earned a BS inbiology from Gettysburg College in 1975, where he wasa member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and also graduatedfrom Quinnipiac University with a master’s in industrialhygiene. In 1985, he graduated from National Collegeof Chiropractic and opened his chiropractic office inWaterbury that same year. Dr. DeVito was active in BigBrothers and a member of the Elks Club, taught severalcourses through Southington Adult Education,and coached various sports teams. He was apassionate boater and avid skier and enjoyed hisdogs and wildlife. He is survived by his former wifeDebra, mother Evelyn, two children, two sisters, andseveral nieces and nephews.

Robert Wilson Geldner, ND, DC, (1951), 89, ofApopka, Fla., passed away peacefully on November 12,2010. He joined the Marine Corps and fought in thePacific during World War II. After the war, he attendedNational College of Chiropractic where he earned bothchiropractic and naturopathic degrees. He maintaineda private practice specializing in natural healingmethods in the Orlando area for over 50 years. ‘Doc’Geldner was active and respected in sports medicineduring his professional life and served as team doctorfor many local high school, college, semi-professional,and professional sports teams. He was an avid golferand lover of all sports, particularly football andbaseball. ‘Doc’ Geldner will be remembered for hisprofessionalism and dedication to his medical practice,his warm hospitality and his great sense of humor.He is survived by two sons, three grandsons and onegreat-grandson.

Dr. Charles A. Schwab (1953), 76, died December 16,2006, at the Treasure Coast Hospice Residence inStuart, Fla. He was a chiropractic physician andinternist for 30 years in Port Huron, Mich., and for 12years in Stuart, and was a member of the FloridaChiropractic Association, the Michigan ChiropracticAssociation and the American Chiropractic Association.Dr. Schwab was a member of Holy Redeemer CatholicChurch in Palm City, the Knights of Columbus MartinCounty Council, and the St. Lucie River PowerSquadron, and a past board member of the YMCA inStuart. Dr. Schwab is listed in the Port Huron Sports Hallof Fame for community support of team swimming. Atthe time of his death, he was survived by his wife of 53years, Frances, three sons, three daughters, fivegrandchildren, and two foster grandchildren.

Dr. William Gene Scoggins (1991), formerly of Exeterand Visalia, Calif., passed away in Dublin, Ireland, onOctober 20, 2010, after valiantly battling cancer for twoyears. He was born in Tulare County, Calif., in 1948 andattended elementary school in Exeter, Redwood HighSchool, the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, and SanFrancisco State College. He traveled far and widearound the globe and lived in Finland, Russia and theUnited Kingdom. Dr. Scoggins finally settled in Dublin,Ireland, where he had a successful chiropractic

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Dr. Francis P. ‘Pat’ Tierney, Jr. (1957), 79, ofHummelstown, Pa., formerly of Hershey, died athome on January 27. Pat attended LaSalle Universityand then served three years in the U.S. Navy AirDivision, where he was an accountant. He graduatedfrom National College of Chiropractic in 1957 andpracticed chiropractic and holistic medicine for 53years. He started in Haddonfield, NJ, then moved hisoffice to Hershey and later to his hometown ofHummelstown. He was a former religious educationteacher, a Eucharistic Minister, a 4th Degree memberof the Knights of Columbus, and a devout member ofSt. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church in Hershey.He is survived by his wife Ruth Marie of 53 years, twodaughters, four sons, 13 grandchildren, and eightgreat-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may bemade to the Heart of the Parish Fund, c/o St. Joan ofArc Church, 359W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA 17033.

Dr. James E. Warner (1950), 84, of Mechanicsburg,Pa., passed away on March 3. He was a 1944graduate of Derry Township High School inYeagertown, Pa., where he was an outstandingathlete. Upon graduating from high school, heattended York College, then Roosevelt College inChicago, and then graduated from National Collegeof Chiropractic. Dr. Warner was loved and respected

for his 50 years of dedication to the chiropracticprofession and the many patients he served. He alsoserved in the Army Air Force duringWWII. Dr.Warneris survived by his wife Martha, two sons, a fosterdaughter, a sister and brother, and eight grandchildren.He was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Churchwhere memorial contributions may be made at 201West Main St., Shiremanstown PA 17011.

Alumni ServicesAs an alumni of National University, you cantake advantage of a number of networking andprofessional services on the NUHS website athttp://wiki.nuhs.edu/groups/nuhsprofopps.

If you are looking to hire an associate, listequipment for sale or sell your practice,National offers an advertisement service inwhich to list those professional opportunities.The ad fee is $15 for 90 days and includes atotal of three pictures.

If you are interested or would like moreinformation, please contact Erica Cano atecano@nuhs.edu or 630-889-6702.

KUDOSNational University of Health Sciences sincerelyappreciates the following alumni who havereferred students. Thank You!

Spring 2011

Dr. Ed Bifulco 1987 Illinois

Dr. James Farmer 1989 Michigan

Dr. Holly Furlong 2008 Florida

Dr. Joshua Hover 2008 Illinois

Dr. Gerard Jansen 1980 Indiana

Dr. Ericka Mennerick 2005 Illinois

Dr. Reena Pathak 2009 Canada

Dr. Andrew Schafer 1998 Michigan

Dr. Dean Smith 1997 Ohio

Dr. Frank Strehl 1980 Illinois

Thanks also to the many unknown Nationalalumni who have referred students to theiralma mater.

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Dr. Jay Greenstein

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Dr. Jamie Schantz

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Do you have a story?We know there are many of you who haveinteresting stories about your days at National.Whether they are “family” stories like that ofthe Deschamps on page 3, vivid memories offaculty or fellow students or memorable events,we’d love to share those stories with your fellowalumni. We’re also interested in news from ourND and AOM graduates and our massagetherapists about your lives after National.

Tell us your story by emailing Marie Olbrysh atmolbrysh@nuhs.edu.