Clubs and Organizations

The Palmer College Activator Club exists to help students learn the analysis and procedures of the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique. The technique is well established in the Palmer Chiropractic Outpatient Clinics. The club serves to introduce students to the technique and allow more experienced interns to explore and improve their skills. The club meets weekly and is guided by experienced doctors who are also Activator instructors at Palmer.

Advisor(s): Dr. Killinger
Contact Email(s): shelby.chapelle@palmer.edu

The Animal Chiropractic Club instructs students on providing chiropractic adjustments for animals, such as dogs, cats, horses, etc.

Advisor(s): Karen Anthony
Contact Email(s): monica.pease@palmer.edu

The Applied Kinesiology (AK) Club was founded to discuss the fundamental principles of applied kinesiology. The development of applied kinesiology was concentrated on correcting structural imbalances caused by muscles that were functioning poorly. It is based on muscle testing as a functional neurological evaluation. The club meets to discuss the history and the techniques involved in this principle.

Advisor(s): Dr. Freedman
Contact Email(s): viron.lee@palmer.edu

Provide training and instructions in Upper Cervical Specific chiropractic.

Advisor(s): Dr. Bovee
Contact Email(s): not active

The Atlas Orthogonal Club discusses the Atlas Orthogonal (AO) technique, which focuses on how the alignment of the atlas vertebra, the top cervical bone in the neck, can effect the alignment of the entire spine.

Advisor(s): Dr. Clark
Contact Email(s): philip.spradley@palmer.edu

The BGI Club explores how contemporary science, tensegrity models, and the Potential Energy Theory of Subluxation can deepen our appreciation and application of a variety of chiropractic techniques.

Advisor(s): Dr. Margrave
Contact Email(s): not active

The Blair Club discusses Blair Technique, which is a specific system of analyzing and adjusting the upper cervical vertebrae (atlas/axis primarily). It relies on the natural asymmetry of the body to formalize an adjustment designed specifically for that patient. Special X-rays are taken (protractor and stereo) for determining the listings.

Advisor(s): Dr. Hubbard
Contact Email(s): austin.blank@palmer.edu

The Chiropractic BioPhysics Club was formed to provide students the opportunity to learn more about the latest research and development behind full spine and corrective care, based on founder Dr. Don Harrison.

Advisor(s): Dr. Lopez
Contact Email(s): not active

The Extremities Club provides students an opportunity to achieve a better understanding of how the extremities can affect the spine and how the spine can affect the extremities.

Advisor(s): Dr. Hopkins
Contact Email(s): erika.doudna@palmer.edu

Palmer students head up the Palmer Gonstead Club. Its mission is to promote the teachings of Dr. C. S. Gonstead. The Gonstead System is taught in Mt. Horeb, Wis., by the Gonstead Seminars of Chiropractic. This club is by no means intended to be a substitute for the Gonstead seminar series but is to be a supplement to the knowledge gained from these seminars. The club meets every week. Instructors are elite members of the Palmer Gonstead Club Committee. Aside from learning the Gonstead System, the club is also an opportunity for students to get hands-on training to be better prepared when they enter the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. The club also offers guest speakers regularly.

Advisor(s): Dr. Silverman
Contact Email(s): eric.park@palmer.edu

To help students understand the McKenzie Method and practice the teachings from seminars.

Advisor(s): Dr. Tunning
Contact Email(s): franklin.benik@palmer.edu

The Motion Palpation Club is associated with the Motion Palpation Institute of Research, which is continually researching its palpation and adjusting techniques to achieve maximum biomechanical efficiency. The primary goal of Motion Palpation Club is to help all students become proficient in the art of motion palpation, while developing an understanding of clinical biomechanics and neurology.

Advisor(s): Dr. Tunning
Contact Email(s): yannick.schultz@palmer.edu

The Palmer NUCCA Club is affiliated with the primary NUCCA organization, which was founded in 1966 by Dr. Ralph R. Gregory. The NUCCA system of chiropractic practice is a natural health system that requires precise measurement of the displacements of the atlas vertebrae that are involved in the subluxation complex, including their relationships as found through X-ray films.

Advisor(s): Dr. Strang
Contact Email(s): changwon.lee@palmer.edu

To educate students in the principles and foundations of Pettibon.

Advisor(s): Dr. Patterson
Contact Email(s): not active

This club was formed to familiarize students with the philosophy and science of pediatric chiropractic care, while detailing what conditions may improve under chiropractic care and how to recognize those children who may benefit from such care.

Advisor(s): Dr. Bhatti
Contact Email(s): molly.leech@palmer.edu

The QSM3 Club is a special interest club for the sole purpose of educating student about Quantum Spinal Mechanics and how it relates to chiropractic.

Advisor(s): Dr. Strang
Contact Email(s): stephen.paxton@palmer.edu

SOT Club focuses on understanding the basics of SOT Methods in order to help students better utilize this systematic approach to diagnosis and corrective care of neurological, structural, and CSF flow mechanisms in a functional perspective.

Advisor(s): Dr. Hagen
Contact Email(s): dakota.francart@palmer.edu

The purpose of the TRT club is to help train students in the Torque Release procedures and diagnostic indicators, so that along with TRT seminars, they can be proficient in TRT.

Advisor(s): Dr. Margrave
Contact Email(s): cody.wilhelm@palmer.edu

The Palmer Baseball team is a member of the Iowa Amateur Baseball Association and plays in the local semi-pro woodbat league.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): gates.maier@palmer.edu

The golf team plays collegiate tournaments around the Midwest.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): not active

The Palmer Hockey team plays in a local men's league.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): brennan.gibbs@palmer.edu

The soccer club plays in both indoor and outdoor adult leagues locally.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): connor.ginder@palmer.edu

The mens softball teams participates in local softball tournaments

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): not active

Established in 1960, the Palmer College of Chiropractic Rugby Football Club (PCCRFC) plays Division I and are members of USA rugby. The men's rugby team plays games around the Midwest competing in both spring and fall seasons. For more information, go to http://www.palmerrugby.com/

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): charbel.medlej@palmer.edu

The volleyball club meets regularly to play in the gym as well as in local leagues and tournaments.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): ericka.doudna@palmer.edu

Members of USA rugby, the women's rugby team play Division II games in both the fall and spring season around the Midwest. For more information, go to http://www.palmerrugby.com/

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): jaclyn.lawfer@palmer.edu

The soccer club plays in both indoor and outdoor adult leagues locally.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): caitlynn.graf@palmer.edu

The softball club plays in a local women's league and an occasional tournament.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): not active

Delta Delta Pi is a professional co-ed chiropractic fraternity founded in 1968 that encourages its members to explore any chiropractic techniques that interest them. It has many benefits for its members at its house, including a game room with a pool table, a newly refurbished bar room, computers, a copier and other office equipment. The pledge period is two weeks long two times per trimester, with a goal of ultimately helping students perform better on state and practical board examinations. Pledging at the fraternity works around test schedules.

Advisor(s): Dr. Swanson and Dr. Rachelle Hynes
Contact Email(s): sethe.christensen@palmer.edu

Established in 1911 by Dr. Mabel Heath Palmer, Sigma Phi Chi sorority is a group of professional women dedicated to promoting and preserving chiropractic. Philosophy, education, technique, community service and leadership skills are benefits for members. With alumni members worldwide, the organization has a vast network of information and resources available.

Advisor(s): Dr. Killinger
Contact Email(s): sydnee.hubbard@palmer.edu

The ICAA is a group of spouses and significant others of Palmer students that meets monthly. Its goals are to educate student partners about chiropractic, award yearly scholarship(s) to a Palmer SICA member(s), to be a support group for both the partners and students and to make the Palmer experience a positive one. The organization is self-supported through various fund raisers, such as bake sales, chili suppers, raffles and member-contributed cookbooks.

Advisor(s):
Contact Email(s): no longer active

Sports Council provides seminars, teaches spinal and extremity evaluation and participates in on-field activities. Providing information on the latest research and technology in the field of sports chiropractic, the organization is committed to preparing its members to serve the athlete in strength training, peak performance, rehabilitation and nutrition. The Council's faculty adviser is Dr. Dave Juehring, who also serves as a remote coach for the U.S. National Bobsled team.

Advisor(s): Dr. Hopkins & Dr. Pavlicek
Contact Email(s): emily.fair@palmer.edu

Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA), formerly known as the Harvey Lillard Society, was established in memory of the first chiropractic patient. Its purpose is to aid in the recruitment of African Americans and other minorities into the chiropractic profession and promote the expansion of chiropractic as a healthcare system. Current projects include activities during Black History Month, articles in the Beacon and volunteer opportunities with local churches and community groups.

Advisor(s): Loreen Frazier/Dr. Boesch
Contact Email(s): ashlee.washington@palmer.edu

This mission of the Student American Chiropractic Association is to enhance the chiropractic profession by expanding the active membership and student involvement in the American Chiropractic Association and the chiropractic profession as a whole. This task is accomplished by promoting student awareness regarding the climate of the profession that awaits them. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to implement the tools and proven practice methods in an effort to improve the profession and cultivate effective leaders to advance chiropractic into the future. If you are interested in finding out more information about SACA visit https://sites.google.com/site/pccsaca/ or visit the ACA's website www.acatoday.com

Advisor(s): Dr. Christopher Roecker
Contact Email(s): courtney.paulson@palmer.edu

The purpose of the club is to create and motivate student leaders, while allowing individuals to grow personally, mentally, and professionally.

Advisor(s): Dr. Siri Leech
Contact Email(s): bailey.zemlak@palmer.edu

The student chapter of the Christian Chiropractors Association helps student members maintain and nourish their spiritual and Biblical priorities. This is considered paramount in view of the pressures of the academic disciplines, which may exhaust their spiritual, physical and emotional resources.

Advisor(s): Dr. Percuoco
Contact Email(s): abigail.vandehei@palmer.edu

The International Chiropractors Association (ICA) was established in 1926 by B.J. Palmer and today represents more than 9,000 practitioners, educators, students and lay persons in the United States and worldwide. On campus, SICA helps promote the parent organization through first trimester welcome parties, membership drives, guest speakers and "technique speak," a forum for chiropractic technique clubs to educate students.

Advisor(s): Dr. Hynes
Contact Email(s): samantha.schmidt@palmer.edu

The student chapter of the IFCO has been established to protect, promote and advance chiropractic as a separate and distinct profession dedicated to the detection and correction of vertebral subluxation for the better expression of life.

Advisor(s):
Contact Email(s): no longer active

The World Congress of Chiropractic Students(WCCS) is an international forum representing the global student chiropractic population. Active memberships consists of more than 15,000 students from 32 chiropractic colleges.

Advisor(s): Dr. Bhatti
Contact Email(s): austen.scheumann@palmer.edu

Kickball and other outdoor activities are part of the Outdoor Club

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): kira.baca@palmer.edu

The purpose of the Disc Golf club is to create a healthy sport outlet to get individuals outside and moving. Weekly disc golfing dates are set up.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): no longer active

The Cycling Club was created to encourage group bicycling and cycling events in the QC area.

Advisor(s): Dr. Torgerud
Contact Email(s): nicole.zipay@palmer.edu

The Running Club was created for students who have a desire to run, and to create a running community within the Palmer community. This includes weekly group runs, fund raising for local road races, and mileage competition.

Advisor(s): Dr. Killinger
Contact Email(s): not active

The tennis club meets at Duck Creek Park for recreational play.

Advisor(s): Ron O'Brien
Contact Email(s): yannick.schultz@palmer.edu

Develop proper biomechanics for sustained performance, and drills to improve precision, speed, and palpation skills.

Advisor(s): Dr. Roecker
Contact Email(s): brandon.mccormick@palmer.edu

Organize a group that provides students opportunities to volunteer in the community

Advisor(s): Dr. Nielsen
Contact Email(s): no longer active

To discuss the benefits of good nutrition and healthy eating habits

Advisor(s): Dr. Nightingale
Contact Email(s): no longer active

The purpose of the student chapter of Cru is to build movements of people who are transformed by Jesus Christ.

Advisor(s): Dr. Sorgenfrey
Contact Email(s): neal.debuhr@palmer.edu

The Palmer International Club(s) have been formed to help bridge the gap between students and life at Palmer and in the QC Community.

Advisor(s): Anthony Schumacher
Contact Email(s): thy.nguyen@palmer.edu

The purpose of the club is to build a community of help and support for Canadian students

Advisor(s): Anthony Schumacher
Contact Email(s): kirsten.setrakov@palmer.edu

The purpose of the club is to build a community of help and support for Korean students.

Advisor(s): Anthony Schumacher
Contact Email(s): eric.park@palmer.edu

The purpose of the club is to build a community of help and support for Japanese students.

Advisor(s): Anthony Schumacher
Contact Email(s): hikaru.otsuka@palmer.edu

This student chapter of Latter Day Saints Student Association is to help students attending a college or university and have a balanced secular and spiritual educational experience during their years of formal education.

Advisor(s): Dr. Pavlicek
Contact Email(s): jared.brown@palmer.edu

The purpose of the club is to educate students on essential oil sourcing and production, and to relate current research and clinical application of oils.

Advisor(s): Dr. Leech
Contact Email(s): samantha.schmidt@palmer.edu

The goals of the Neurology Club are to provide increased opportunities to hone the skill sets required to perform neurologic and orthopedic tests. Both local practitioners and professors are invited to attend weekly meetings, providing small group open forum discussions and clinical case findings in a non-threatening, collegial environment.

Advisor(s): Dr. Freedman
Contact Email(s): no longer active

Promote social interaction between Palmer students and their families.

Advisor(s): Dr. Mueller
Contact Email(s): cassidy.alumbaugh@palmer.edu

Our purpose is to communicate philanthropy awareness to the PCC student body, and to facilitate the transition from student to active philanthropic alumnus.

Advisor(s): Nicole Rathje
Contact Email(s): not active

Our purpose is to educate students on their ability to impact public health concerns.

Advisor(s): Dr. Roecker
Contact Email(s): not active

The purpose of the club is to increase the exposure of the fundamentals of radiology and utilize the wealth of knowledge of employees of the Radiology department.

Advisor(s): Dr. McLean
Contact Email(s): not active

The Beacon is the student newspaper of the Davenport, Iowa, Campus, and the purpose is to report news and happenings, as well as give the students a voice, and create an alumni/student connection.

Advisor(s):
Contact Email(s): richard.levine@palmer.edu

Enhancing communications and public speaking skills is the main purpose of this club. The group also encourages leadership and community roles, and invites outside speakers to present information as well as encouraging members to speak in the community. Establishing these necessary skills is conducive to a successful chiropractic practice.

Advisor(s): Dr. Roger Hynes
Contact Email(s): not active

The purpose of this club is to provide a welcoming forum to students, to advance humanism, an ethical and life-affirming philosophy, free of belief in any gods and other supernatural forces.

Advisor(s): Dr. Roecker
Contact Email(s): not active

Established in 1947, the Veterans Association was organized primarily as a community service opportunity for any Palmer student who is a veteran to work at the Davenport Campus' on-campus canteen to raise funds for donations to both chiropractic and veterans charities.

Advisor(s): Dr. Brozovich
Contact Email(s): rylan.pearson@palmer.edu

Our purpose is to discuss and debate chiropractic philosophy (the 33 principles) and increase chiropractic philosophy discussions inside and outside of club

Advisor(s): Dr. Strang
Contact Email(s): not active

To promote Palmer Research to our student body

Advisor(s): Katie Hoyt
Contact Email(s): katie.hoyt@palmer.edu

Our purpose is to gather/share information regarding chiropractic practices outside the U.S. with hopes of spreading the word of chiropractic worldwide with informed Palmer graduates.

Advisor(s): Dr. Margrave
Contact Email(s): not active

To provide a safe space for LGBTQA + Palmer students/and or faculty to hold meetings, discuss topics, and advocate for issues that affect members of the LGBTQA community. We believe that creating this space and opening dialogue with the student body will help make Palmer a safer, more sensitive and understanding community.

Advisor(s): Dr. Michelle Drover/Dr. Alex Margrave
Contact Email(s): skyler.zawko@palmer.edu

The mission of the Iowa Student 2 Practice Club is to help students transition from school into practice and create a network of students at Palmer that facilitates professional involvement.

Advisor(s): Dr. Hagen
Contact Email(s): not active

Being a student class representative or officer hones your organizational and communication skills, along with developing important lifelong leadership skills you can use in your profession as well as your community.

Advisor(s): Lora Schroeder
Contact Email(s): lora.schroeder@palmer.edu

The Palmer Student Ambassadors are a select group of highly motivated future chiropractic business professionals. As student representatives of the Palmer Center for Business Development (PCBD), the ambassadors serve as liaisons to current and prospective Palmer students, the community, Palmer faculty, staff and alumni, as well as business professionals.

Advisor(s): Penny Hoker
Contact Email(s): kelly.mcgee@palmer.edu

The Campus Guides organization was founded in 1959 by Dr. David Palmer to promote the betterment of the College and advance the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. Student members volunteer their time to give tours of the Palmer campus and the historic Palmer Mansion. In addition, Campus Guides represent the College at various functions during the year, such as homecoming and graduation.

Advisor(s): Dr. Ron Boesch Dr. Virginia Barber Dr. Siri Leech Beth Christopherson
Contact Email(s): jacob.mitchell@palmer.edu

The Palmer Mentors are chosen by their peers to advise our incoming students regarding what to expect as a new student. Mentors are assigned a group of students each incoming class.

Advisor(s): Lora Schroeder
Contact Email(s): bailey.zemlak@palmer.edu

The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) is the liaison between the Palmer College of Chiropractic student body and the Palmer alumni. The mission of PSAF is to promote a strong professional spirit among students through bridging the communications between students and alumni. In addition, PSAF will provide students with avenues for personal and professional growth and development to become successful doctors. PSAF does not have a membership fee but is all inclusive of the student body.

Advisor(s): Nicole Rathje/Kristi Clark
Contact Email(s): hannah.jones@palmer.edu

Develop proper biomechanics for sustained performance, and drill to improve precision, speed, and palpation skills.

Advisor(s): Dr. William DuMonthier
Contact Email(s): dumonthier_w@palmer.edu

The Applied Kinesiology (AK) Club was founded to discuss the fundamental principles of applied kinesiology. The development of applied kinesiology was concentrated on correcting structural imbalances caused by muscles that were functioning poorly. It is based on muscle testing as a functional neurological evaluation. The club meets to discuss the history and the techniques involved in this principle.

Advisor(s): Dr. Ti Pence
Contact Email(s): ti.pence@palmer.edu

Palmer students head up the Palmer Gonstead Club. Its mission is to promote the teachings of Dr. C. S. Gonstead. The Gonstead System is taught in Mt. Horeb, Wis., by the Gonstead Seminars of Chiropractic. This club is by no means intended to be a substitute for the Gonstead seminar series but is to be a supplement to the knowledge gained from these seminars. The club meets every week. Instructors are elite members of the Palmer Gonstead Club Committee. Aside from learning the Gonstead System, the club is also an opportunity for students to get hands-on training to be better prepared when they enter the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. The club also offers guest speakers regularly.

Advisor(s): Dr. Edward Cremata
Contact Email(s): edward.cremata@palmer.edu

The primary goal of Motion Palpation Club is to help all students become proficient in the art of motion palpation, while developing an understanding of clinical biomechanics. 

Advisor(s): Dr. Morgan Young
Contact Email(s): morgan.young@palmer.edu

The purpose of the SOT club is to promote SOT on campus by helping to develop competent practitioners and generating interest and discussion concerning this chiropractic system. The club initiates students unfamiliar with SOT by providing references and reading material.

Advisor(s): Dr. Ti Pence
Contact Email(s): ti.pence@palmer.edu

The Soft Tissue Club helps and teaches individuals the introduction to soft tissue therapy. The club will be concentrating on the lower extremities, upper extremities and back in regards to this.

Advisor(s): Dr. Makani Lew
Contact Email(s): makani.lew@palmer.edu

The Palmer Pride Hockey team competes seasonally with other local hockey leagues at Sharks Ice facilities in San Jose.

Advisor(s): Chuck Bustillos
Contact Email(s): bustillos_c@palmer.edu

Soccer has teams for both men and women that plays once a week at Twin Creeks Sports Complex.

Advisor(s): Jennifer Nathan
Contact Email(s): jennifer.nathan@palmer.edu

The Softball co-ed team plays once a week at Twin Creeks Sports Complex.

Advisor(s): Arthur Rios
Contact Email(s): arthur.rios@palmer.edu

F4CP is a not-for-profit organization with a goal to have the entire chiropractic profession receive positive media representation nationwide. We encourage students to become annual F4CP members.

Advisor(s): Dr. William DuMonthier
Contact Email(s): dumonthier_w@palmer.edu

The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) is the liaison between the Palmer College of Chiropractic student body and the Palmer alumni. The mission of PSAF is to promote a strong professional spirit among students through bridging the communications between students and alumni. In addition, PSAF will provide students with avenues for personal and professional growth and development to become successful doctors. PSAF does not have a membership fee but is all inclusive of the student body.

Advisor(s): Dr. Thomas Milus
Contact Email(s): thomas.milus@palmer.edu

Sports Council provides seminars, teaches spinal and extremity evaluation and participates in on-field activities. Providing information on the latest research and technology in the field of sports chiropractic, the organization is committed to preparing its members to serve the athlete in strength training, peak performance, rehabilitation and nutrition.

Advisor(s): Dr. Edward Feinberg
Contact Email(s): edward.feinberg@palmer.edu

Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA), formerly known as the Harvey Lillard Society, was established in memory of the first chiropractic patient. Its purpose is to aid in the recruitment of African Americans and other minorities into the chiropractic profession and promote the expansion of chiropractic as a healthcare system.

Advisor(s): Dr. Kim Davis
Contact Email(s): kim.davis@palmer.edu

This mission of the Student American Chiropractic Association is to enhance the chiropractic profession by expanding the active membership and student involvement in the American Chiropractic Association and the chiropractic profession as a whole. This task is accomplished by promoting student awareness regarding the climate of the profession that awaits them. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to implement the tools and proven practice methods in an effort to improve the profession and cultivate effective leaders to advance chiropractic into the future.

Advisor(s): Dr. Rosser Panggat
Contact Email(s): rosser.panggat@palmer.edu

Founded in 1928, the California Chiropractic Association (CCA) is a non-profit, professional organization of Doctors of Chiropractic throughout California. The purpose of the CCA is to enhance the general welfare, professionalism and unity of chiropractic in the State of California so as to provide its citizens with both high quality and freedom of choice in health care. As a student chapter on the San Jose, Calif., Campus, SCCA encourages students to get involved in California legislation regarding the chiropractic domain and patients' rights.

Advisor(s): Dr. Bill Meeker
Contact Email(s): jennifer.nathan@palmer.edu

The WCCS is an international forum representing the future of the chiropractic profession. Active membership represents 22 affiliated colleges with a total membership of more than 19,000 chiropractic students. The WCCS meets annually to discuss issues that are important to the chiropractic profession and students’ future ability to practice chiropractic. The Congress’ objectives are to unify the chiropractic profession from within, unify the health care community in the interest of contributing to world health and well being, and promote the exchange of ideas at the student level.

Advisor(s): Dr. Tammi Clark
Contact Email(s): clark_t@palmer.edu

Provides a fun and friendly environment for people to play basketball.

Advisor(s): Dr. Rosser Panggat
Contact Email(s): rosser.panggat@palmer.edu

A fun and social club that meets regularly to pay disc golf in local parks.

Advisor(s): Dr. Mary Jo Giagiari
Contact Email(s): mary.giagiari@palmer.edu

Flag football is an opportunity for students to patriciate in a team in a fun recreational setting.

Advisor(s): Dr. Kyle Prusso
Contact Email(s): kyle.prusso@palmer.edu

The purpose of this club is to connect, introduce, and encourage students to participate in the social and physical activity of rock climbing.

Advisor(s): Dr. Rosser Panggat
Contact Email(s): rosser.panggat@palmer.edu

An opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to experience scuba diving.

Advisor(s): Dr. Matthew Skalski
Contact Email(s): matthew.skalski@palmer.edu

This club was established to serve as an outlet for our students to participate in recreational volleyball in a safe and fun manner.

Advisor(s): Dr. Tomilyn Thornberry
Contact Email(s): tomilyn.thornberry1@palmer.edu

The Bartlett Newspaper is the West Campus student newspaper written and edited by students, faculty, and staff.

Advisor(s): Chuck Bustillos
Contact Email(s): bustillos_c@palmer.edu

The purpose of the club is to teach, discuss, and debate chiropractic philosophy.

Advisor(s): Dr. William DuMonthier
Contact Email(s): dumonthier_w@palmer.edu

The goals of the Functional Neurology Club are to provide increased opportunities to hone the skill sets required to perform neurologic and orthopedic tests. 

Advisor(s): Dr. Rosser Panggat
Contact Email(s): rosser.panggat@palmer.edu

SPEAK Club was established for the purpose of developing speaking skills as well as an awareness of social responsibilities to encourage chiropractic students to participants in public events. Students meet weekly to practice their public speaking skills and to help evaluate their peers.

Advisor(s): Dr. Kim Davis
Contact Email(s): kim.davis@palmer.edu

The Veterans Club was established for several purposes which includes discussing Veterans Affairs internships and employment opportunities, educating the Veteran community on issues pertaining to spinal health and well-being, and volunteering at local veteran and active duty recreational community events.

Advisor(s): Dr. Michael Dominguez
Contact Email(s): michael.dominguez@palmer.edu

The purpose of the club is to inspire and support women in chiropractic to thrive while advancing the principles and practice of chiropractic.

Advisor(s): Dr. Tammi Clark
Contact Email(s): clark_t@palmer.edu

The objective of the ASG is to uphold the student council Constitution, to promote professional integrity, to advocate the highest ideals of chiropractic, to work toward the enhancement of the students in their pursuit of excellence in the philosophy, science, and art of chiropractic, to provide a forum for student opinion, and to act as a liaison between the student body, the faculty, and the administration.

Advisor(s): Dr. Bill Meeker
Contact Email(s): jennifer.nathan@palmer.edu

The Palmer Student Ambassadors are a select group of highly motivated future chiropractic business professionals. As student representatives of the Palmer Center for Business Development (PCBD), the ambassadors serve as liaisons to current and prospective Palmer students, the community, Palmer faculty, staff and alumni, as well as business professionals.

Advisor(s): Jennifer Nathan
Contact Email(s): jennifer.nathan@palmer.edu

The Campus Guides organization was founded in 1959 by Dr. David Palmer to promote the betterment of the College and advance the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. Student members volunteer their time to give tours of the Palmer campus . In addition, Campus Guides represent the College at various functions during the year, such as homecoming and graduation.

Advisor(s): Julie Behn
Contact Email(s): kaitlyn.stauber@palmer.edu

The Applied Kinesiology (AK) Club was founded to discuss the fundamental principles of applied kinesiology. The development of applied kinesiology was concentrated on correcting structural imbalances caused by muscles that were functioning poorly. It is based on muscle testing as a functional neurological evaluation. The club meets to discuss the history and the techniques involved in this principle.

Advisor(s): Edward Pappagallo, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Edward.Pappagallo@Palmer.edu

Clinical Nutrition provides the information and tools needed to offer nutritional advice and assistance to the patient. Weight loss, weight gain, athletic performance, and new nutritional research are a few of the topics we cover in order to implement this knowledge into your practice.

Advisor(s): Jeff Krabbe, D.C., C.S.C.S.
Contact Email(s): Jeffrey.Krabbe@Palmer.edu

Palmer students head up the Palmer Gonstead Club. Its mission is to promote the teachings of Dr. C. S. Gonstead. The Gonstead System is taught in Mt. Horeb, Wis., by the Gonstead Seminars of Chiropractic. This club is by no means intended to be a substitute for the Gonstead seminar series but is to be a supplement to the knowledge gained from these seminars. The club meets every week. Instructors are elite members of the Palmer Gonstead Club Committee. Aside from learning the Gonstead System, the club is also an opportunity for students to get hands-on training to be better prepared when they enter the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. The club also offers guest speakers regularly.

Advisor(s): Deric Jacobs, D.C., Steven Cuono, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Deric.Jacobs@Palmer.edu; Steven.Cuono@Palmer.edu

The Grostic Procedure Club provides a place to learn the Orthogonal analysis and specific low force adjustments as developed by Dr. John F. Grostic. As a club we meet weekly to develop the skill necessary to become proficient in applying the Grostic Procedure.

Advisor(s): Michael Shreeve, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Michael.Shreeve@Palmer.edu

The Motion Palpation Club is associated with the Motion Palpation Institute of Research, which is continually researching its palpation and adjusting techniques to achieve maximum biomechanical efficiency. The primary goal of Motion Palpation Club is to help all students become proficient in the art of motion palpation, while developing an understanding of clinical biomechanics and neurology.

Advisor(s): Jeff Krabbe, D.C., C.S.C.S.
Contact Email(s): Jeffrey.Krabbe@Palmer.edu

This club was formed to familiarize students with the philosophy and science of pediatric chiropractic care, while detailing what conditions may improve under chiropractic care and how to recognize those children who may benefit from such care.

Advisor(s): Troy Tatum, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Troy.Tatum@Palmer.edu

Club members learn the science, biomechanics and theories used in the Pettibon Chiropractic System and receive hands-on experience with Pettibon adjustments and rehabilitation procedures. The Pettibon Chiropractic System is a comprehensive rehabilitation program for the spine’s hard and soft tissues. It applies research-tested adjustment procedures and equipment, trains patients in home care for faster recovery, and uses X-rays for diagnosis, assessing progress, and proof of treatment effectiveness.

Advisor(s): Craig Mencl, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Craig.Mencl@Palmer.edu

The purpose of the SOT club is to promote SOT on campus by helping to develop competent practitioners and generating interest and discussion concerning this chiropractic system. The club initiates students unfamiliar with SOT by providing references and reading material. Referrals to externs who practice SOT in the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics will also be made to interested students.

Advisor(s): William Sherrier, D.C.
Contact Email(s): William.Sherrier@Palmer.edu

The Soft Tissue Club, formally known as ART/MRT, helps and teaches individuals the introduction to soft tissue therapy. The club will be concentrating on the lower extremities, upper extremities and back in regards to this.

Advisor(s): John Lockenour, D.C., D.A.B.C.O.
Contact Email(s): John.Lockenour@Palmer.edu

The Palmer Student Alumni Foundation (PSAF) is the liaison between the Palmer College of Chiropractic student body and the Palmer alumni. The mission of PSAF is to promote a strong professional spirit among students through bridging the communications between students and alumni. In addition, PSAF will provide students with avenues for personal and professional growth and development to become successful doctors. PSAF does not have a membership fee but is all inclusive of the student body.

Advisor(s): Tom Young, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Contact Email(s): Tom.Young@Palmer.edu

Sports Council provides seminars, teaches spinal and extremity evaluation and participates in on-field activities. Providing information on the latest research and technology in the field of sports chiropractic, the organization is committed to preparing its members to serve the athlete in strength training, peak performance, rehabilitation and nutrition. The Council's faculty adviser is Dr. Dave Juehring, who also serves as a remote coach for the U.S. National Bobsled team.

Advisor(s): Tom Young, D.C., C.C.S.P., Heather Bowyer, D.C., C.C.S.P.
Contact Email(s): Tom.Young@Palmer.edu; Heather.Bowyer@Palmer.edu

Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA), formerly known as the Harvey Lillard Society, was established in memory of the first chiropractic patient. Its purpose is to aid in the recruitment of African Americans and other minorities into the chiropractic profession and promote the expansion of chiropractic as a healthcare system. Current projects include activities during Black History Month, articles in the Beacon and volunteer opportunities with local churches and community groups.

Advisor(s): Teri Payton, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Teri.Payton@Palmer.edu

This mission of the Student American Chiropractic Association is to enhance the chiropractic profession by expanding the active membership and student involvement in the American Chiropractic Association and the chiropractic profession as a whole. This task is accomplished by promoting student awareness regarding the climate of the profession that awaits them. In addition, students are provided with opportunities to implement the tools and proven practice methods in an effort to improve the profession and cultivate effective leaders to advance chiropractic into the future.

Advisor(s): Teresa Brennan, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Teresa.Brennan@Palmer.edu

The student chapter of the Christian Chiropractors Association helps student members maintain and nourish their spiritual and Biblical priorities. This is considered paramount in view of the pressures of the academic disciplines, which may exhaust their spiritual, physical and emotional resources.

Advisor(s): James La Rose, M.B.B.S., M.Med
Contact Email(s): James.LaRose@Palmer.edu

The Women of Chiropractic club was formed to promote women in the chiropractic profession. It also focuses on women's health, empowerment, and community outreach.

Advisor(s): Teri Payton, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Teri.Payton@Palmer.edu

The WCCS is an international forum representing the future of the chiropractic profession. Active membership represents 22 affiliated colleges with a total membership of more than 19,000 chiropractic students. The WCCS meets annually to discuss issues that are important to the chiropractic profession and students’ future ability to practice chiropractic. The Congress’ objectives are to unify the chiropractic profession from within, unify the health care community in the interest of contributing to world health and well being, and promote the exchange of ideas at the student level.

Advisor(s): Medhat Alattar, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Medhat.Alattar@Palmer.edu

Marital Arts Club is an anatomically informative and social club for those interested in Martial Arts. We gather to learn anatomy and its relationship to the martial artist and to watch local fights/UFC pay-per view fights. We welcome the highly trained and the first time beginner.

Advisor(s): Kathy Shaw, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Kathy.Shaw@Palmer.edu

Surf Club strives to help unite incoming students with current students who share the common passion for surfing. This club provides the opportunity to learn how to surf as well as the importance of our oceans and the required resources to preserve it for future generations.

Advisor(s): Michelle Gingras, D.C.
Contact Email(s): Michelle.Gingras@Palmer.edu

Trap and Skeet Club was designed to allow students to meet and partake in the common interest of sport shooting. We encourage students who have never tried the sport to come out and learn proper shot gun safety and handling, along with the rules and art of the sport, while promoting firearm awareness and hand eye coordination

Advisor(s): John Schaeffer, D.C.
Contact Email(s): John.Schaeffer@Palmer.edu

Endurance Club provides a networking environment for students interested in competing and training for endurance events such as running, triathlon, ultra running, swimming, cycling, etc.

Advisor(s): William Sherrier, D.C.
Contact Email(s): William.Sherrier@Palmer.edu

The goal of the Lation Club is to promote and strengthen the Latino chiropractic student with emphasis on the Spanish language, clinical evaluation and the doctor patient relationship with regards to the chiropractic profession. We strive to inspire the Latino student through learning, tutoring and assessment skills related to chiropractic philosophy.

Advisor(s): Luis Vera
Contact Email(s): luis.vera@palmer.edu

The goals of the Neurology Club are to provide increased opportunities to hone the skill sets required to perform neurologic and orthopedic tests. Both local practitioners and professors are invited to attend weekly meetings, providing small group open forum discussions and clinical case findings in a non-threatening, collegial environment.

Advisor(s): Rosemary Valero, D.C., D.I.C.C.P
Contact Email(s): Rosemary.Valero@Palmer.edu

Rehab to Performance (R2P) is devoted to “bridging the gap” from disability to ability, from treatment in the clinic to participation, and from patient to athlete. This is accomplished by utilizing modern clinical treatment to regain functional capacity.

Advisor(s): Mary Kate Connolly, D.C.
Contact Email(s): MaryKate.Connolly@Palmer.edu

Women in Chiropractic promotes education, communication and future success through campus events and professional speakers. WIC supplies students with opportunities to learn practical business and technique skills from successful female chiropractors in the community. WIC focuses on encouraging and equipping female chiropractic students the ability to have a rewarding future.

Advisor(s): Teri Payton
Contact Email(s): teri.payton@palmer.edu

Being a student class representative or officer hones your organizational and communication skills, along with developing important lifelong leadership skills you can use in your profession as well as your community.

Advisor(s): Dawn Funk
Contact Email(s): dawn.funk@palmer.edu

The Campus Guides organization was founded in 1959 by Dr. David Palmer to promote the betterment of the College and advance the philosophy, science and art of chiropractic. Student members volunteer their time to give tours of the Palmer campus and the historic Palmer Mansion. In addition, Campus Guides represent the College at various functions during the year, such as homecoming and graduation.

Advisor(s): Jessica Blumenfeld
Contact Email(s): Jessica.Blumenfeld@Palmer.edu

The Palmer Student Ambassadors are a select group of highly motivated future chiropractic business professionals. As student representatives of the Palmer Center for Business Development (PCBD), the ambassadors serve as liaisons to current and prospective Palmer students, the community, Palmer faculty, staff and alumni, as well as business professionals.

Advisor(s): Heidi Brodick
Contact Email(s): heidi.brodick@palmer.edu