This service trip is open to interns enrolled as students at Life Chiropractic College West, who are eligible to adjust out-patients and are in good academic standing. You will be working alongside DCs as we provide care for thousands of patients. The level of gratitude and appreciation you will receive from the patients will be unlike anything you have ever experienced.
The Tonga Service Trip is an exclusive experience – remarkably different from our other service trips in that students will serve thousands of people in a location known for ancient Tongan history. The island of Tongatapu and the capital city of Nuku’alofa will introduce you to tropical weather and a rich culture and community of supporting one another.
Additionally, you will receive mentorship from experienced DCs who attend the trip, helping you make the most profound connections with underserved communities.
It’s important to know that each service trip is different. Attendees should consult their trip’s detailed packet for all information specific to the trip they’re attending. That said, below you’ll find a representative itinerary for our Tonga trip.
Covered by the registration fee: The registration fee covers shared hotel accommodations with other students, most meals during the trip, airport transfers for those traveling with the group, and t-shirts.
Participants are responsible for the cost of: The service trip registration fee does not cover airfare, baggage fees, travel-related costs such as visas, COVID tests or otherwise. The fee also does NOT cover any costs incurred before or after the group component of this trip.
Please refer to the detailed trip information packet provided to those registered for a specific trip, or reach out to servicetrips@lifewest.edu for any questions relating to trip costs.
Begin by submitting the Request More Info form on this page. The Life West team will quickly follow up with additional details to get you involved with an upcoming service trip.
Questions? Contact servicetrips@lifewest.edu.
Our host advertises the clinic and helps people who are interested to access it.
That depends on you, though we do tend to move fairly quickly since there may be hundreds of patients waiting to be seen.
You will be provided with an interpreter during the clinic, if needed.
Our host will ensure that we have security at the site.
Our Service Trip Coordinator will select a hotel that is near to the clinic site and can accommodate our group in comfort. We will let you know as soon as it is confirmed.
Make sure that you have a valid passport. If you are not a U.S. citizen, check with Debbie Calero to make sure that you are all set to re-enter the U.S after the trip.
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