Palmer Main student Eddy Ruzga grew up as a multi-sport athlete and is a miliary veteran. He sees chiropractic care as a means of promoting health, strengthening family bonds, and laying a solid foundation for future generations.
Nick Athens, D.C. (Main, ‘82) has been the team chiropractor for the San Francisco Giants baseball team from 1997-2002 and San Francisco 49ers football team from 2014-2016. His advise to students is to "embrace the challenges."
Brittany says that her experience as an intern in the Palmer Chiropractic Clinic’s Sports and Rehabilitation department helped prepare her for her preceptorship.
“I plan to continue my chiropractic career in Florida. My goal is to start a family practice where I will work full-time. I also want to dive into the racing community, setting up agreements with specific racing programs as a traveling chiropractor for racing teams!” he said, excitedly.
Melissa Birdsell, D.C., DICCP deeply understands the importance of finding joy in movement. She performs in Backwater Gamblers ski show and AcroYoga Quad Cities.
