Life @ Life West
This is the real story of the student experience at Life West. Explore real student perspectives and find real answers to your most vital questions.
Once I met the students at Life West – I knew I was at the right place.

ALYCIA MARSILI / Life West Student
When I was getting ready to choose Life West I wanted to know what it is really like at Life West. I got that insight by talking to the students who gave me the inside scoop on what is special here. These are the questions they taught me to use to find the school that is the right fit for me. I am so happy to be at Life West!
This student video series will help you figure out how to select the right chiropractic college for you. Sometimes it is hard to sort usable information from the marketing hype. Our students helped us build this series for you to offer guidance, so you can know what questions to ask about your chiropractic education in order to find the right fit for your future goals.
Click on a category below to watch Life West student videos explain how these vital elements have been present in their time at Life West.
CURRICULUM FOCUS
What is the focus of the curriculum? Is it focused on simply passing boards or building for sustainable success in the field? At Life West we focus on the SCIENCE, ART, PHILOSOPHY and BUSINESS of chiropractic. And everything is focused on your success after you graduate.
THE SUCCESS EQUATION
How do you rate a chiropractic college? There isn’t a direct way to measure the quality of an institution but you can learn a lot from how they define and teach success. How will you measure success in school? How will you measure success after you graduate?
A CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP
How is the culture and training of leadership integrated into the student experience? Look for elements of leadership in action – from the college’s leadership role in the profession to the student leadership you see in action on campus.
THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
How will the clinical experience prepare you for practice? You are looking for a clinical setting where you will have great mentor doctors teaching you real world skills. As you work with the public in clinic you develop the confidence and skills that take your education to the next level.
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Ask yourself this question: Is this a tribe you’d like to have with you for the rest of your career? Life West has had incredible growth recently, both in the student body and it doctors who have joined the president’s circle and and refer students. This is all because of our extraordinary community.
THE BIGGER WHY
Every institution has a why and a purpose for being. Is it aligned with your own? Life West has a vision to create a brighter future for humanity through excellence in modern chiropractic education. Our overarching why is our lasting purpose; to GIVE, to DO, to LOVE and to SERVE.
YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE
What will your life be like while you are in school? What is the curriculum between the curriculum? Life West is famous for a culture of personal empowerment and co-creation. Our students are on a journey of becoming their best selves.
CURRICULUM FOCUS
What is the focus of the curriculum? Is it focused on simply passing boards or building for sustainable success in the field? At Life West we focus on the SCIENCE, ART, PHILOSOPHY and BUSINESS of chiropractic. And everything is focused on your success after you graduate.
THE SUCCESS EQUATION
How do you rate a chiropractic college? There isn’t a direct way to measure the quality of an institution but you can learn a lot from how they define and teach success. How will you measure success in school? How will you measure success after you graduate?
A CULTURE OF LEADERSHIP
How is the culture and training of leadership integrated into the student experience? Look for elements of leadership in action – from the college’s leadership role in the profession to the student leadership you see in action on campus.
THE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
How will the clinical experience prepare you for practice? You are looking for a clinical setting where you will have great mentor doctors teaching you real world skills. As you work with the public in clinic you develop the confidence and skills that take your education to the next level.
CULTURE & COMMUNITY
Ask yourself this question: Is this a tribe you’d like to have with you for the rest of your career? Life West has had incredible growth recently, both in the student body and it doctors who have joined the president’s circle and and refer students. This is all because of our extraordinary community.
THE BIGGER WHY
Every institution has a why and a purpose for being. Is it aligned with your own? Life West has a vision to create a brighter future for humanity through excellence in modern chiropractic education. Our overarching why is our lasting purpose; to GIVE, to DO, to LOVE and to SERVE.
YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE
What will your life be like while you are in school? What is the curriculum between the curriculum? Life West is famous for a culture of personal empowerment and co-creation. Our students are on a journey of becoming their best selves.
Life @ Life West
This is the real story of the student experience at Life West. If you have resonated with our student perspectives – now is the time to act.