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Apr 19

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Friday Seminar: Dr. Monica Buerger

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Dr. Ben Glass embraced the chiropractic lifestyle after initial skepticism

Dr. Ben Glass embraced the chiropractic lifestyle after initial skepticism What was the pivotal moment in your life that led you to discover chiropractic...

Dr. Smith Shares His Chiropractic Philosophy

Since his 2010 graduation ceremony from Life West, Dr. Tim Smith has expanded his holistic chiropractic reach with his book Unleash the Healer Within. Read on t...

Dr. Ofili Boasts about the Chiropractic Lifestyle

In 2014 Dr. Paul Ofili embarked on a new beginning fresh off the graduation stage, filled with anticipation of what the future might bring. Because we’re embrac...

Meet Touré Carter, the New Executive Director of Institutional Advancement

On November 8th, 2021, Life West officially welcomed Mr. Touré Carter as our new Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. Mr. Carter has an expansive ba...

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X-Ray Debate Heats Back Up

– Dr. Joe Betz, Dr. Deed Harrison, Dr. Paul Oakley – Three researchers have been at the forefront of the debate on whether spine radiography has cli...

Life West Research on Optimal Human Vitality

– Monica Smith, DC, PhD – A primary focus of Life Chiropractic College West is to provide chiropractic care that is wellness-focused and supports op...

Perspective on chiropractic research in Canada

By Austin Bergquist, PhD It is a wonderful time to be a chiropractor in Canada. The profession has witnessed a gradual increase in utilization since the 1980s,...

Life West research prioritizes Vitalism, objective biomarkers that give insight to optimization of health

How do we know – with irrefutable research and hard data – that someone who is living the chiropractic lifestyle is, in fact, healthier than the average person ...

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New athletic policies aim to help programs form and grow

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Sports Performance Institute nurtures partnerships

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Hockey team finishes 2019-20 season with a flourish

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Life West men’s rugby teams sweep trio of contests Saturday

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Alumni Spotlights: Dr. Bea Knight-Johnson ‘89

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