Palmer Homecoming September 18-20, 2025

Join us for an exceptional opportunity to learn from accomplished chiropractors from across the nation at Palmer Homecoming on the Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Stay tuned for more details. 

Dr. Robert Ault portraitRobert Ault, D.C., M.B.A., (`07), is a business strategy and patient experience thought leader with a master’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and a proud Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate. He is the founder and CEO of ThinkDC, a chiropractic consulting firm specializing in business strategy, patient experience, and wealth creation. Dr. Ault is an experienced speaker, targeting both domestic and international markets. Prior to business consulting, he co-founded Ault Chiropractic LLC in 2007 and Ohio Animal Chiropractic in 2011, which he continues to operate. Dr. Ault currently serves on the Board of Governs for the American Chiropractic Association and is the immediate past president of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association. He was inducted as Palmer Academy of Chiropractic Fellow for his extraordinary leadership, philanthropy, recruitment, and continued service to Palmer College of Chiropractic.    

Portrait of Brian Anderson, D.C., Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H.Brian Anderson, D.C., M.P.H, M.S., Ph.D., is a 2004 graduate of the National University of Health Sciences. His 15 years of clinical experience includes private practice, hospital-based integrative medicine, and academic clinical teaching. He has been an educator at the graduate and post-graduate level since 2005. He is currently an assistant professor at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, where his research focuses on evaluating associations between treatment patterns, health care utilization, and cost for spine-related disorders using administrative claims data. Dr. Anderson is also involved with educational research and mentorship of student researchers.

Amy Ashmore portraitAmy Ashmore, Ph.D., received her doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the author of “Timing Resistance Training” (Human Kinetics, 2020) and more than 40 professional education courses for physical therapists, athletic trainers, and Doctors of Chiropractic. Amy is a former Florida State University faculty member. She currently owns and operates physicaltherapy.education, a continuing education agency located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Megan Beveridge portraitMegan Beveridge, M.S., earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Grand View University in 2020. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Anatomy from Des Moines University in 2022. She is currently the lead instructor for the spinal anatomy course and the dissection coordinator at Palmer’s Main Campus.

Erica Boland, D.C. headshotErica Boland, D.C., (`13), is practicing, owns her business, Coulee Health, and is trained in DONA (Doulas of North America). She combines more than a decade of experience as a chiropractor, student midwife, doula, and mother to make understanding and treating the core and pelvic floor simple for providers and patients alike. Through her experience, she brings professionals together in collaboration, both locally and globally, to set a higher standard for prenatal and postpartum manual care and movement.

Dr. Casey Buns.Casey Buns, D.C., CCSP®, CSCS, is a sports enthusiast providing chiropractic care and advanced treatment techniques for athletes of all ages and abilities. His competitive background in sports from childhood through college athletics has focused his training on many aspects of care for the modern athlete. An Iowa native, Dr. Buns established a private practice in southern Minnesota shortly after earning his degree in 2011. He has obtained advanced specialty certifications in sports, rehabilitation, emergency procedures, and fitness fields including: CCSP from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians® and a Certified Medical Level 3 golf fitness instructor from the Titleist Performance Institute. His passion for educating the future of chiropractic led Dr. Buns to join Palmer as a faculty clinician in 2021.

Wren Burton, D.C.Wren Burton, D.C., M.P.H., (`20), is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic and clinician-researcher who completed a fellowship at the Osher Center For Integrated Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She was recently awarded a pain research fellowship as part of the Palmer College of Chiropractic West and an M.P.H. in Clinical Effectiveness from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Burton practices clinically at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and conducts research exploring the integration of chiropractic care with mind-body interventions for fall prevention and pain management for older adults. A recipient of many awards and grants, she serves on advisory boards for the American Chiropractic Association. Dr. Burton has published multiple peer-reviewed articles examining chronic neck pain, gait health, and integrated therapeutic approaches.

Dr. Conway portraitSteven Conway, D.C., J.D., DABCOH, Esq., graduated from Logan University in 1983 and then entered the legal profession in 1996 after graduating from Stetson University. He has since combined both legal and chiropractic backgrounds to successfully defend chiropractors with Medicare audits and state board complaints. Dr. Conway personally met and worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and all chief medical directors of the National Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) to update the review process for chiropractic documentation. His experience with chiropractic Medicare audit defense led to a universal interpretation and subsequent harmonization of review criteria for chiropractic documentation. Drs. Conway and Jacklitch trained the MAC reviewers in the process of creating a level playing field for chiropractic. They are now training chiropractors across the United States on the new Medicare documentation interpretation. Doctors of Chiropractic are now universally accepting this training and implementing the process learned, providing them the tools to successfully navigate audits.

Portrait of John Crouse, B.A., D.C.John Crouse, D.C., (`13), practiced in Florida and Iowa. He currently serves as an assistant professor at Palmer College in the Life Sciences Department.

Dr. Steven Cuono portraitSteven Cuono, D.C., ACP, (`00), has been an associate professor at Palmer Florida for the past 17 years, where he teaches in the Clinical Sciences Department. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Stockton University and has been an adjunct instructor in the alternative medicine program at Everglades University since 2011. Dr. Cuono is certified in medical acupuncture and chiropractic extremity practices and holds an active Florida Chiropractic Physician’s license.

Dr. Amberly FergusonAmberly Ferguson, D.C., (`07), is an instructor at Palmer’s Main Campus. She graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2003 and from Palmer in 2007. Dr. Ferguson has practiced as an associate in the Twin Cities area and taught for Rasmussen University’s Department of Health Sciences. In January 2020, Amberly joined the Life Sciences Department at Palmer as an instructor teaching Endocrinology, Systems Pathology II, and Physiology III.

Dr. Emma ForlowEmma Forlow, D.C., CCSP®, ATC, (`19), is a faculty clinician at Palmer’s Main Campus. She graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan, in 2016 with her Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training. Dr. Forlow graduated from Palmer in 2019. In 2021, she completed her Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians® certification through the American College of Chiropractic Sports Physicians. She worked as an associate chiropractor at Wills Chiropractic, prior to starting her radiology residency at Palmer.

Dr. Mary Frost.Mary Frost, D.C., M.B.A., (`96), was in private practice with her husband Dr. Jason Frost for 11 years before joining the Palmer Main Campus faculty in 2008, where she served in the Palmer Clinics and in the classroom. In 2010, she was a member of the business curriculum task force to update the business curriculum in the Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP). In 2015, she earned her M.B.A. while teaching full-time in the DCP. More recently, she served as senior director of Accreditation and Licensure Compliance. In this role, Dr. Frost regularly studied and reported on federal and state laws affecting chiropractors, as well as serving as the College’s accreditation liaison officer to the Higher Learning Commission. In 2018, she accepted the position of senior director for Continuing Education and presently oversees live and online post-graduate license renewal programs for both campuses. She is also an advisor to the Palmer Center for Business Development and currently teaches Financial Management to 8th trimester students at Palmer’s Main Campus.

Dr. Chad HagenChad Hagen, D.C., CSP, (`05), is a second-generation chiropractor. Classically trained in Atlas Orthogonal and as a Certified SOT® Instructor, Dr. Chad’s private practice specializes in these techniques located in Bettendorf, Iowa. He teaches in the Technique and Philosophy Departments as an assistant professor at Palmer’s Main Campus. His instructional focus is subluxation analysis, toggle recoil, chiropractic theory, and both the sacro-occipital technique electives. He is also the advisor for the Atlas Orthogonal (AO) and National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) clubs on campus.

J. Hartley.J Hartley, D.C., DACNB, (`92), has focused on scoliosis for the last 10 years. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1992. He is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, Fellow of the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic, and a Fellow of the CLEAR Scoliosis Institute.

Dr. Joseph Heston portraitJoseph Heston, D.C., M.S., DACBR, RMSK, (`17), is currently an instructor within the Diagnosis and Radiology Department at Palmer’s Main Campus. He graduated magna cum laude from Palmer College in 2017, before continuing to obtain his master’s degree in diagnostic imaging from National University of Health Sciences, which allowed him to obtain diplomate status from the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR) in 2021.

Aaron Hildreth portraitAaron Hildreth, D.C., (`15), opened a thriving family practice, Restore Family Chiropractic, in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Hildreth is a faculty member at Palmer and teaches obstetrics and pediatrics to the next generation of chiropractors.

Dr. Aaron Hinde portrait.Aaron Hinde, D.C., (`03), is a proud Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate who boldly transitioned from a thriving chiropractic career to entrepreneurship. He co-founded LIFEAID Beverage Company, now a global innovator in clean, functional beverages. Driven by a deep belief in natural health, Dr. Hinde launched FITAID, a recovery drink that rapidly earned a loyal following in the CrossFit community. Today, the LIFEAID lineup – including FOCUSAID, IMMUNITYAID, and FITAID Energy – is available at major retailers, such as Whole Foods and Sprouts, with distribution throughout Australia and the European Union. Before LIFEAID, Dr. Hinde served elite athletes in Santa Cruz for over a decade and was twice elected to the Santa Cruz County Board of Education.

Dr. Jesse Hodges portraitJesse Hodges, Jr., D.C., M.S., (`13), is an associate professor at Palmer Florida where he teaches movement science and active care classes. He graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2008 with a degree in kinesiology and began his career as a personal trainer. He then continued his education and received a master’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in biomechanics and human performance. He is currently pursuing another master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Hodges also maintains a private practice in Florida, focusing on musculoskeletal injuries and overall human performance.

Portrait of Rachelle Herrity-Hynes, B.S., D.C., L.C.P.Rachelle Hynes, D.C., LCP, (`97), is an associate professor at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, and has been teaching in the Technique Department for 20 years. She is involved with the Association for the History of Chiropractic and in 2021, received the William Holmberg Award for best presentation at the organization’s annual conference.

Roger Hynes, D.C., DPhCS, FICA, (`98), is a professor of Clinical Sciences who teaches technique, philosophy, and history at Palmer College and has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards. He leads the Palmer Foundation for Chiropractic History and functions as the college historian. Dr. Hynes is the executive director and a past president of the Association for the History of Chiropractic. He is a frequent contributor and peer reviewer for the AHC journal and numerous other chiropractic publications.

Nicole Ingrando portraitNicole Ingrando, D.C., (`09), provides advice and real-life tools to help Doctors of Chiropractic overcome their biggest challenges in practice. In a market teeming with patients seeking relief from pain, she believes that every practicing chiropractor has the opportunity to be successful if they apply the right tools with consistency. Dr. Ingrando, former business development and senior sales executive for Marriott International, joined the chiropractic profession in July of 2009, when she also received the Clinical Excellence Award from Palmer Florida. A lecturer, author, and contributor, Dr. Ingrando has helped develop integrative practice models and rehabilitation strategies for hundreds of organizations. She works with hospital partners, such as Adventist Health and Kennedy Krieger Institute, consulting in business growth and integrative educational resources.

Portrait of Ward Jones, Ph.D.Ward Jones, Ph.D., earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology, followed by his Master of Science in Biology at Ball State University. After completing his master’s degree, he accepted a position at Children’s Hospital Colorado working with the prenatal research group studying pregnancy outcomes related to infection and low birth weight. In 1997, he completed his Ph.D. in immunology at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. His thesis research focused on cell surface markers on gamma delta T cells. After completing his Ph.D., he accepted a position as a member of the Biology Department at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. In 2017, Ward accepted a position in the Life Sciences Department at Palmer College of Chiropractic teaching courses in cell biology, biochemistry, and immunology. He is now serving as the associate dean of Life Sciences and Foundations.

Dr. Siri LeechSiri Leech, D.C., DACBR, (`11), is the associate dean of Clinical Sciences at Palmer’s Main Campus. Dr. Leech earned her radiology diplomate in 2016. She pursues radiology interests through mentoring students, presenting at continuing education events, and consulting at Leech Radiology.

Dr. Tracey Littrell portraitTracey Littrell, D.C., DACBR, DIANM, (`97), is a professor in Palmer’s Diagnosis and Radiology Department teaching Physical Diagnosis and Clinical Psychology. She has more than 10 years of clinical practice and teaching experience in continuing-education courses, board review courses, radiology, physical diagnosis, and clinical psychology. She is also the author of the normal anatomy chapter of the second edition of “Clinical Imaging with Skeletal, Chest, and Abdomen Pattern Differentials.”

Dr. Marc Lucente portraitMarc Lucente, D.C., M.A., DIANM, is an associate professor at Palmer Florida. He earned his doctorate from the University of Bridgeport School of Chiropractic, a master’s in educational leadership from the University of Central Florida, and a bachelor’s in business from Wake Forest University. He is a diplomate in neuromusculoskeletal medicine and currently teaches classes in differential diagnosis, passive care and ergonomics, and the treatment of myofascial trigger points. Dr. Lucente is editor-in-chief of the Journal of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and associate editor of Nutritional Foundations, a student journal of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Nutrition. He has authored two textbooks and is a licensed chiropractic physician in the state of Florida.

Dr. Marchiori portraitChancellor and CEO Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D., (`90), became chancellor of Palmer College of Chiropractic in December 2009 and was named chancellor and CEO in 2017. He graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College in 1990 and went on to earn his master’s degree in anatomy at Palmer in 1992. In 1995, he completed a three-year residency in radiology at Palmer College, leading to diplomate status with the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. Dr. Marchiori received his doctorate in policy, planning, and leadership from the University of Iowa in 2005. He has had faculty appointments at Palmer College in the Research and Diagnosis and Radiology Departments. His administrative tenure at Palmer includes the roles of department chair, dean, vice president of Academic Affairs for the Main Campus, and vice chancellor for Academics for the College system.

In addition to his teaching and administrative service, he has published numerous scientific articles and three editions of a comprehensive textbook in radiology, “Clinical Imaging with Skeletal, Chest, and Abdomen Differentials.”

Sherry McAllister headshot.Sherry McAllister, D.C., M.S. (Ed), CCSP®, (`96), serves as the president for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, the national not-for-profit organization showcasing the benefits of chiropractic care across multiple platforms. Dr. McAllister earned her Master of Science degree from California State University – East Bay, and is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where she served as an associate professor. She has recently completed certifications in Executive Leadership Development and the Science of Wellbeing. She is a frequent convention and seminar speaker and has served as a qualified medical examiner, expert chiropractic witness for the State of California, and has been in private practice in San Jose since 1996.

Dr. McLean portrait.Ian McLean, D.C., DACBR, (`79), is a professor and director of the chiropractic clinical residencies and related support services for the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. He is also director of Clinical Radiology and coordinator of the Radiology Residency Program.

Dr. Mike McQueen headshot.Mike McQueen, D.C., works for Aurora Health Care as a chiropractor based out of a level two hospital located in southeastern Wisconsin. In addition to treating patients in a multidisciplinary setting, he has participated in committees and residencies that have helped shape the future of chiropractic in this setting.

Dr. Heather MeeksHeather Meeks, D.C., M.S., (`18), is an adjunct clinical instructor at Palmer College and also serves as a staff chiropractor at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. In addition to patient care, her role includes significant concentration on training the next generation of interdisciplinary chiropractors. She is an attending faculty member and chair of the clinical co-curricular committee for the VA Central Iowa Integrated Clinical Practice Residency Program. She also serves as an adjunct clinical instructor at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Dr. Meeks joined the VA Central Iowa staff in 2019 and provided chiropractic care to rural veterans which led to an expansion of chiropractic care in community-based outpatient clinics. Addressing disparities in access to rural health care earned her project a semi-finalist award in the VHA Innovation Shark Tank Competition in 2020. 

James Mountain portraitJames Mountain, M.S., CISSP, CISM, HCISPP, is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in IT. He is the director of information security for Palmer College of Chiropractic, providing strategic leadership and direction for campus academic technology applications and initiatives. His past work experiences include private, public, and government industries. He has been a CISSP since 2011 while he worked for the Department of Defense. His focus areas are security, risk management, and infrastructure stability. 

Dr. Scott Munsterman headshotScott Munsterman, D.C., FICC, CPCO, is founder and CEO of Best Practices Academy; a clinical improvement organization providing focused leadership to bring practices into compliance with regulatory standards, equip them to improve clinical outcomes, and integrate into the transformed care delivery system. Dr. Munsterman believes chiropractic has a significant role to serve but faces challenges to achieve the chiropractic profession’s rightful role in care delivery. Dr. Munsterman is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University, where he has served as vice-chair of the Board of Trustees and in the President’s Cabinet as chief of care delivery. He was awarded Chiropractor of the Year in South Dakota and Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors (FICC). Dr. Munsterman served two terms as mayor of the city of Brookings and three consecutive terms in the South Dakota House of Representatives, where he chaired the House Health and Human Services Committee and chaired the Legislative Planning Committee. He is the author of “A Vision for South Dakota,” “Care Delivery and Chiropractic: An Opportunity Waiting,” and “Unfinished Business.”

Dr. Lia Nightingale.Lia Nightingale, Ph.D., earned her Ph.D. in food science and human nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2006. She is a professor in Life Sciences and Foundations at Palmer’s Main Campus teaching Chemistry, Biochemistry, Foundations of Nutrition, and Clinical Nutrition. She has been awarded Outstanding Faculty of the Year twice, the Thelma Fordyce-Mack Award nine times for innovation in teaching and research, and the NBCE Educational Research Award. She spends her time conducting research, mentoring, and volunteering at many community organizations.

Dr. Casey OkamotoCasey Okamoto, D.C., (`15), is a staff chiropractor embedded within Minneapolis VA’s Comprehensive Pain Center where he specializes in interdisciplinary management of complex chronic pain.

Dr. Okamoto holds an adjunct assistant professorship with the University of Minnesota Medical School and is a faculty member for the University of Minnesota Pain Medicine Fellowship. He has delivered more than 50 lectures for chiropractic schools, Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense. Dr. Okamoto is director and faculty for the VISN 23 Mini-Pain Fellowship, a six-month training program for VA pain providers throughout the Midwest.

Dr. Okamoto is an active researcher and was recently involved in the development of the VA/DoD clinical practice guidelines for evaluation and treatment of low-back pain. He is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine (JCM) and the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT). He is also a member of the editorial board for the Journal of the International Academy of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (JIANM).

Brad Poock portraitBrad Poock, D.C., LCP, DPhCS, FPHC, (`89), is known internationally for his ability to tackle the most difficult philosophic topics in chiropractic and deliver them in a way that keeps audiences engaged and offers them tremendous philosophic insight. Dr. Poock served on the original ICA Council on Chiropractic Philosophy with Dr. Fred Barge, later becoming the council chair, and has recently rejoined their board to aid in advising the next generation of leaders. He has been in constant full-time practice for more than 30 years and has seen patients across the gamut of health condition and age. Dr. Poock is well known for his thorough spinal analysis and care he provides, focused upon vertebral subluxation.

Dr. Matthew Richardson portraitMatthew Richardson, D.C., DACBR, (`06), is currently director of Clinical Radiology at Palmer Florida. After graduating in 2006, he furthered his education to earn his DACBR diploma.

Dr. Robert Rowell portraitRobert Rowell, D.C., M.S., earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota, in 1992. Dr. Rowell began his involvement with Palmer College in 1996 when he began his radiology residency and is currently a professor of Diagnosis and Radiology at Palmer’s Main Campus. Dr. Rowell has published numerous research papers, presented at national research conferences, and has been co-investigator on federally funded research grants. He is a peer reviewer for many chiropractic and non-chiropractic journals and conferences. He lectures on evidence-based clinical practice, diagnosis, passive care, and chiropractic technique.

Samuel Schut portrait.Samuel Schut, D.C., (`23), is a staff chiropractor at the Cleveland Clinic and a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. He provides chiropractic services within the wellness and presentative medicine department, where medical residents and students rotate observing clinical care. Dr. Schut is a co-investigator on a funded research project exploring the impact of a digital pain management device on neural patterns and biomarkers. He is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic and completed his residency in Integrated Clinical Practice at the Connecticut VA Healthcare System. Dr. Schut has five peer-reviewed publications, with six under review, spanning topics of chiropractic education, clinical care, and quality assessment. He co-chairs the policy review committee for the Chiropractic Health Care Sector of the American Public Health Association and is a member of the Early Career Advisory Council of the North American Spine Society.

Dr. Rob Sinnott portraitRobert Sinnott, D.C., LCP, DPhCS, FPHC, FICA (Hon), (`89), is a noted speaker in the areas of chiropractic philosophy, neurology, and clinical practice, and has authored numerous works in these areas. He served as the chairman of the Council on Chiropractic Philosophy of the International Chiropractors Association. He published the Green Books on CD-ROM and authored “Sinnott’s—Textbook of Chiropractic Philosophy” and “Textbook of Human Adaptability.” With his wife Gail, he maintains a private practice in Frankfort, Illinois.

Dr. Emily Speer headshotEmily Speer, D.C., (`18), currently serves as a faculty instructor at Palmer College in the Life Sciences Department. She graduated from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2006 and from Palmer in 2018. Dr. Speer owned and practiced in her chiropractic clinic in southwestern Iowa before coming back to teach at Palmer.

Dr. Michael Tunning headshotMichael Tunning, D.C., M.S., ATC, (`06), is dean of programs on Palmer’s Main Campus. Dr. Tunning previously held positions as rehabilitation resident, faculty, associate dean of Clinical Sciences, and dean of Academic Affairs. As a faculty member, Dr. Tunning taught Active Care and Neuromuscular Skeletal Diagnosis, while also assisting in gross anatomy labs, the advanced soft tissue elective, and technique coursework. Dr. Tunning served for three years as the faculty senate president and received the Faculty of the Year Award in 2014. Dr. Tunning completed a Master of Medical Education Leadership degree in 2015, with his master’s project focused on building an academy of educators, a structural approach to building excellence in teaching.

Dr. Robert Vining portraitRobert Vining, D.C., D.HSc., is a professor and associate dean of clinical research at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research in Davenport, Iowa. His experience includes private practice, serving as a teaching clinician at two chiropractic colleges, and as director of Palmer’s research clinic. He has served as co-investigator on federally funded clinical studies including those conducted within U.S. Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense health systems. He was co-principal investigator on a series of studies focused on integrating chiropractic care into a rehabilitation specialty hospital. Dr. Vining is lead or co-author on over 45 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, two book chapters, and numerous other publications related to chiropractic care and education. Dr. Vining also holds a Doctor of Health Science degree and is an active research mentor. In 2018, he received the Palmer College Outstanding Faculty of the Year award. He is also recipient of the 2019 American Chiropractic Association Academician of the Year award.

Rohini Vishwanathan portrait.Rohini Vishwanathan, Ph.D., is a graduate from University of Massachusetts Lowell where her research focused on dietary carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin for eye health. She worked as a postdoctoral fellow and scientist at Tufts University’s Human Nutrition Center on Aging, focusing on the seminal discovery of carotenoids in the brain and their role in cognitive health. Dr. Vishwanathan has presented several award-winning peer-reviewed publications at national and international conferences. She is passionate about nutrition education and is developing a program called Food and Nutrition Science Empowered Kids (FANSE), a STEM-based, hands-on, nutrition education initiative that she believes will help children and families make informed food choices. Dr. Vishwanathan currently serves as a nutrition scientist at Standard Process, Inc.

Dr. Dan Weinert portraitDan Weinert, D.C., Ph.D., (`96), is the provost for Palmer College of Chiropractic. Previously, he was interim vice president for Academic Affairs, dean of Academic Affairs, and department chair for the Diagnosis and Radiology Department. As a faculty member, he is currently in the Division of Life Sciences, and has previously taught Physiotherapy, Biomechanics, Anatomy and Physiology, as well as Biochemistry. Dr. Weinert received six Thelma Fordyce-Mack Faculty Incentive Awards for Teaching Excellence from 1999 through 2005. He was the recipient of the student body’s Faculty of the Year Award for the second trimester each year from 2002 through 2010. His master’s degree is in exercise science from the University of Massachusetts, and he received his Ph.D. in higher education, leadership, and policy from the University of Iowa. He is a graduate of Palmer’s Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Residency Program, where he earned a diplomate from the American Chiropractic Rehabilitation Board and passed the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist examination.

Dr. Kevin Wong.Kevin Wong, D.C., (`96), has been a continuing education instructor and in private practice for almost 20 years. In addition to being extremely proficient in the spine, Dr. Wong has developed specialties in the foot, ankle, and shoulders. Since 1994, Dr. Wong has been a core lecturer with Foot Levelers. In 2013, he was awarded Foot Levelers Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Wong is also a certified instructor for RockTape for Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Level I and II. He is a frequently requested speaker on the topic of extremity and spinal adjusting and teaches over 100 hours per year. He is also an authority on foot biomechanics and orthotics.