The bagpipes played. The harpist strummed. The crowd rose to its feet.
On October 10, 2025, something powerful happened at Life Chiropractic College West. With energy, heart, and a standing ovation, Life West officially welcomed Dr. Peter J. Kevorkian as the fourth President of the College. What unfolded was more than a formal ceremony—it was a moment in time, steeped in tradition but fully focused on the future.
A Day to Remember
Held on campus in Hayward, California, the Investiture brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni, global chiropractic leaders, elected officials, and cherished guests. From the Board of Regents Meet & Greet to the closing recessional, the event overflowed with love, inspiration, and a renewed sense of purpose. “An investiture is more than tradition—it’s a declaration of vision,” said Dr. Jimmy Nanda, Chairman of the Life West Board of Regents. “And Dr. Peter brings clarity, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to service to this role.”
“An investiture is more than tradition—it’s a declaration of vision, and Dr. Peter brings clarity, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to service to this role.”
The ceremony featured reflections and greetings from chiropractic leaders around the globe, including the presidents of Life University, Texas Chiropractic College, Sherman College of Chiropractic, and the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, as well as esteemed organizational heads from the ICA, CCE, ICPA, and more.
A Chiropractic Leader With Heart
Dr. Peter is no stranger to the profession. For more than 40 years, he’s inspired students, led with vision, and modeled excellence in chiropractic care. Together with his wife and chiropractic partner, Dr. Patti Giuliano, he built one of the most respected family chiropractic practices in the world.
Now, as President of Life West, Dr. Peter is bringing that same energy and service-driven philosophy to the institution’s next chapter.
“We are the custodians of a sacred trust,” he said during his inaugural address. “To keep chiropractic grounded in its philosophy while evolving its delivery and reach. Life West is ready to lead that charge—and I’m honored to walk alongside each of you.”
“We are the custodians of a sacred trust – to keep chiropractic grounded in its philosophy while evolving its delivery and reach.”
Honoring Our Purpose, Shaping the Future
Every part of the Investiture experience reflected Life West’s core values—to give, to do, to love, to serve—and the College’s enduring commitment to transforming humanity through chiropractic.
With joy, gratitude, and unity, we marked a historic milestone. But more than that, we turned a page. The Investiture of Dr. Peter wasn’t just a celebration of leadership. It was a celebration of us—our students, our mission, our future.
About Life Chiropractic College West
Founded in 1981, Life Chiropractic College West is a leading institution dedicated to educating and training chiropractic professionals. With campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Bellevue, Nebraska, the college is focused on ensuring students graduate as practice-ready chiropractors, anchored by the school’s ethos of “give, do, love, serve.”
The “Life West Advantage” includes its Clinically Inspired Curriculum, Early Clinical Experience, Global Service Trip opportunities, and a nationally renowned Chiropractic Preceptorship Program. Life West offers a Doctor of Chiropractic program and operates one of the most advanced chiropractic health centers in the country.
