The Quarterly Newsletter
of Life Chiropractic College West
Halloween Fun for
Kids at Life West
Life West sponsored a
community Halloween
event again this year,
turning the campus into a
spooky but festive venue
that attracted over 800
children and their parents
on October 31. The event
provided kids with a safe
place to trick or treat, as
well as enjoy games,
face painting, and the
Haunted House. The
red-haired “witch” in this
photo is Life West Library
Director Annette Osenga.
Inside This Issue
Practicing in the Indian Health Service . . . . . . . . . . .page 2
Life West’s Expanding Technique Program . . . . . . . .page 3
Homecoming Stories and Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4
Ms. Fitness USA Speaks at Life West . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5
Alumna and Student of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6
Alumni Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7
Life West Graduate Serves Native Americans
One of Life West’s graduates is pioneering chiropractic care to a modifications recommended by Dr. Emm. There is a great focus
community of people who aren’t too familiar with this form of on the patient care, and all of the health care providers are able
health care. Dr. Adrian Emm, who graduated in 2006, has been a to discuss and agree on the best course for the patient. One
contract employee of the Walker River Tribal Health (WRTH) advantage Dr. Emm has as a chiropractor is that he is able to see
clinic in Schurz, NV since May 2006, the tribe he grew up on, and the patients more frequently, enabling him to provide more
the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribal Health (FPSTH) clinic in Fallon, consistent health care than the M.D.s.
NV since February 2007.
Working for both of these clinics has special meaning for Dr.
Dr. Emm’s basic day is similar to any D.C. with his/her own Emm. He grew up in the Walker River Tribe. “I understand the
practice. He sets up a portable table and also has a drop table at Native people, I understand the way of life, the thoughts, actions
each clinic. The receptionist and reasoning behind some of those actions. Some of this can't be
at the clinic provides him taught or learned, it has to be experienced.” Dr. Emm says. “My
with his schedule for the purpose is to help the Native community, to incorporate some of
day and the charts for the the beneficial aspects of the culture, and to incorporate the
patients which contain the chiropractic philosophy into the lives of my community.”
patients’ medical history,
One great accomplishment is that the WRTH clinic recently
referrals to specialists, labs,
received a digital x-ray unit. The clinic was previously a hospital
and x-rays. The scheduling
that had an x-ray unit, but the unit had not been used since 1986.
and the billing are fulfilled
With the help of Dr. Emm as primary provider, a new digital x-ray
by the clinic, which are a
system, one similar to the digital
part of the Indian Health
x-ray on the Life West campus, was
Service (IHS), so the
installed and is now in use.
business operations are not
Dr. Emm’s responsibility. The actual number of chiropractors
Dr. Emm spends Tuesdays and Thursdays at the WRTH serving on Native American
clinic, and Mondays and Fridays at the FPSTH. Reservations is not known. The
number is small and many
In addition to addressing the health concern through
chiropractors are beginning to
adjusting, Dr. Emm also provides the patients with
venture into this service area along
education and various lifestyle modifications. The M.D.s
with our own Dr. Emm.
and Family Nurse Practitioners on staff at the clinic, whom
he has developed a strong relationship with, appreciate it when Dr. Adrian Emm adjusts a patient at the
they can see their patients achieving the positive lifestyle Walker River Tribal Health Clinic.
FESCO Back Pack Commitment to
Drive a Success Excellence
In August, Life West helped the Family Scholarship
Emergency Shelter Coalition of Hayward
by collecting back packs and school supplies The Financial Aid Office and the Dean’s
for kids in what has become an annual Office announced a new scholarship
tradition at Life West. The FESCO organization program for currently enrolled students
provides support to homeless and low-income that awarded its first winners in the
families as well as a shelter that takes Summer 2007 term. Five scholarships of
whole families together, $500 will be available each quarter. The
including fathers and LCCW Commitment to Excellence
teenage boys. The Scholarships are designed to acknowledge and honor students at Life
Student Council of Life West who have demonstrated their commitment to excellence in life
West was able to deliver and/or in chiropractic. The scholarship award is for students who have
137 new backpacks as excelled in one or more of the following areas: community service, health
well as a large box of center accomplishments, research, academic achievements, athletics, and
school supplies. Ten contributions to the chiropractic profession and/or other exceptional
students also volun- accomplishments. The Summer 2007 recipients were: (back, left) Bryant
teered to help with the Harris, Junior 3, Bowie, Md.; (back, right) Kevin Lundell, Sophomore1,
distribution process, Ogden, Utah; (front, left) LuAnne Stahl Wells, Sophomore 3, Palm City,
held at the Methodist Fla.; (front, right) Brandon Fox, Senior 3, Sacramento, Calif.; and (not
Church in Hayward. pictured) Petra Gill, Senior 3, Linz, Austria.
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Life West’s Expanding Technique Curriculum
Adjusting skills and technique have always been at the elective, he/she is then, and only then, able to practice that
cornerstone of the Life Chiropractic College West curricu- particular technique in the Health Center.
lum. A strong technique program, along with great emphasis
To further improve the technique curriculum, open labs are
on chiropractic philosophy, supports the vision that
available to students daily to allow them to practice what
chiropractic care is more than just pain relief.
they have been taught in the classroom. Dr. Bruce Chester,
The technique program at Life West has always been strong chair of the Technique Department, states, “We encourage all
with core requirements in Diversified, Gonstead, Drop Table, the students to come to open lab and participate even if they
Extremity Adjusting, and Motion Palpation. In the Summer can’t adjust or be adjusted. Open lab is a great learning
Quarter of 2007, Life West implemented an innovative and experience outside classroom instruction.” All of this practice
unique technique curriculum change. is meant to prepare students for the adjusting portion of
patient care in the Health Center.
Two new systems courses were introduced to the core
curriculum. The first is an upper cervical systems course The strength of the technique curriculum at Life West has
which includes NUCCA (National Upper Cervical always been due to the strength of the faculty. Each member
Chiropractic Association), previously a part of Life West’s of the technique faculty has great expertise and is very
core curriculum, Blair, and Knee-Chest techniques. The dedicated to his/her specific technique. The technique
second is a low-force systems course which faculty is a seasoned group who has been at
includes BEST (Bio-Energetic Synchronization Life West for some time with little turnover,
Technique), SOT (Sacro-Occipital Technique), which provides great consistency. Dr. Chester
and Activator. describes the technique faculty with a single
word: “Passion.” “Our technique faculty is
Additionally, Chiropractic Biophysics (CBP) passionate about teaching at the college. The
was moved from the elective curriculum into strength of our technique department lies
the core curriculum. These changes bring the within the faculty and their willingness to
number of required techniques offered at educate the next group of great chiropractors.”
Life West to twelve, giving students a
better understanding of the variety of ways The many techniques in the core curriculum,
to approach adjusting, as well as more followed by the many opportunities for
alternatives in how they want to practice. practicing their skills and the support of a
dedicated technique faculty, gives Life West
The new systems courses consist of three students a strong hands-on base from which
intense three week courses, one for each of to grow. It is essential that chiropractors
the individual techniques. Breaking down
possess excellent adjusting skills as they enter
the techniques into the systems course format
into practice, and Life West is preparing their
allows the student to explore more areas of
students for that reality. A better skilled D.C.
adjusting and patient care than ever before. It
has a greater, more immediate impact on the
provides a basic understanding for the
community. Graduates of Life West are ready
student, who may then decide to take an to practice.
advanced elective in any of the six techniques
offered in the systems courses. Once a
student has passed the systems course and Dr. Bruce Chester, chair of the Technique Department,
the more advanced (and difficult) designated leads a technique lab at Life West.
NUCCA Donates New Adjusting Tables to Life West
The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA) and its
president, Dr. Robert Goodman, generously donated three new NUCCA
stationary tables to the technique department at Life West. On hand for the
presentation on July 20 were (l-r) Dr. Michael Zabelin (’83), NUCCA faculty;
Dr. Robert Brooks, past president of NUCCA and guest seminar speaker;
Dr. Kim Khauv (’00), NUCCA faculty; and Dr. Bruce Chester (’92), technique
department chairman.
Fall 2007 LifeStyles 3
Festival 2007 – A Wonderful Celebration
The college’s annual celebration of chiropractic, Festival 2007 The Life West Continuing Education Department offered a
(SPA Days), was once again a huge success. The event, program of up to 16 hours of continuing education credits
held October 19 – 20, was filled with plenty of education, over the two-day event, including up to 5 hours of x-ray
inspiration, and fellowship geared towards the Science, supervisor credits. There were approximately 200 registered
Philosophy, and Art of chiropractic. field doctors who took advantage of the credits available for
relicensure requirements.
Festival 2007 began on Friday, October 19 with 20 breakout
sessions planned for the day. The day was kicked off with Friday night concluded with some of the alumni and guests
Alumni Association board member Dr. Karen Franklin attending the Alumni and Friends Reunion and Reception in
presenting Jessica Kneiss with the annual Student of the Year the college’s library. This gave the alumni a chance to catch
Award. Dr. Gerard Clum, Life West’s president, followed up with each other in a casual environment filled with food,
with his keynote speech “Current Developments in the drink, and laughter. Other alumni and students chose to
Profession: Clinical, Social and Political Perspectives.” attend the two technique seminars offered in the evening to
end their night.
The day continued with over 500 doctors, students, and
guests attending the 20 seminars of the day. They were able
to hear discussions on topics such as “The Ultimate Solution
to America’s Health Care Crisis,” “Billing and Coding: The
Doctor/Patient/CA Triangle,” “Endless Referrals: Business
Health Is from Within,” and “Patient Transformation vs.
Patient Education.” The caliber of speakers for the various
sessions was top notch, and included some of Life West’s
own graduates and faculty. They were: Laurent Goldstein,
Sarah Harding, Arnold Laub, Drs. Arno Burnier, Members of the Class of 1997
Lynn Carlson, Wayne Coleman, Jason Deitch, reunited for their 10-year reunion at
Shawn Dill, Scott Donaldson, Donald Epstein, the Gala Dinner and Dance during
homecoming: (l-r) Drs. Jason
Arlan Fuhr, Bryan Gatterman, Timothy Gay, Thornton, Michelle Naber Smedley,
Patricia Gayman, Deed Harrison, Dale Johnson, Steven Mills, Leslie Laveroni,
Hari Khalsa, William Ruch, Chris Salem, Barbara Salvador Nevel, Susan Mullen,
Anthony Hui, David Latch, Daniel
Strum, and Mark Thompson. The alumni panel Latch, Charles Strong, Carrie
featured Drs. David DeBonis, William Merriman, Wheeler Engh, Maria Manibog,
Sandra Roddy-Adams, and Patricia Spelman. and Janet Wesdorf.
A group of recent Life West grads
gathered for a photo in Sid Williams
Square during a break from the SPA
Days seminars on October 19.
Among the many President’s Circle
donors recognized at the President’s
Reception on Saturday night were four
first-year members who received their
custom Life West navy blazers. Mr.
Sergei Slavoutski and his spouse Dr.
Susan Salem (’93), Dr. Ankur Prakash
(’04), and Dr. Peter Fysh posed with
Dr. Clum.
Representing the 20-year reunion group at the
Gala Dinner were 1987 grads Drs. Mark Shapiro,
Ginger Frederick, Ethan Feldman, Karen Franklin, Dr. Mark Thompson and his students entertained
and Lee Kane. the audience with “A Brief Review of Spinal Orthopedic
Exam Procedures” at the Gala Dinner and Dance.
Life West President Dr. Gerard Clum gives his opening
address,“Current Developments in the Profession: Clinical,
Social and Political Perspectives,” at the opening of SPA Days.
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On Saturday, October 20, the morning offered two sessions, began with the President’s Reception, followed by dinner.
one on the art of chiropractic, and the other on technique, There were 178 alumni, faculty, students, and friends in
both providing an additional four hours of CE credits. Also attendance. Honors for the Alumna of the Year and Student
speaking Saturday morning was Sarah Harding, Ms. Fitness of the Year were presented (see separate articles on the
USA 2004 and 2006, and national spokesperson for the recipients in this issue), and the reunion groups were
Foundation of Chiropractic Progress. introduced. There was also a special performance arranged
by Dr. Mark Thompson and his students of “A Brief Review
The events of the weekend were made possible by the of Spinal Orthopedic Exam Procedures,” a lively dance
generous support of our sponsors: Brican Corporation, covering 100 orthopedic exams set to four minutes of dance
MyoVision, NCMIC Chiropractic Solutions, and TrueMRI. club music. The night concluded with dancing to the music of
The finale of the Festival 2007 events was the annual Gala DJ Rebecca. The Gala Dinner and Dance was a perfect and
Dinner and Dance held at the Pavilion at Scott’s Seafood charming way to end Homecoming SPA Days 2007.
Restaurant at Jack London Square in Oakland. The evening
Ms. Fitness USA Promotes Chiropractic
Speaking Saturday morning at Festival 2007 was two-time needed to go out and find a chiropractor that would help her
Ms. Fitness USA, Sarah Harding. She is currently the nation- with her injury and put her back into action. She found a
al spokesperson for the Foundation of Chiropractic Progress, chiropractor in Portola Valley who was able to align her and
introduced to them by Life West alumni Dr. Trev Henuset take her through core strengthening exercises. She was able to
(’01), her current chiropractor. The life-changing experience return to gymnastics with Stanford, where she became an All-
she has had with chiropractic has enabled Sarah to speak American gymnast, scored a perfect 10.0, and helped
about her experiences with chiropractic and the benefit each Stanford capture it’s first-ever Pac 10 Championship in 1998.
person can receive from this choice for a healthy lifestyle.
Sarah now lives the chiropractic lifestyle by promoting the
Sarah spoke on “Choosing, Finding, and Living Chiropractic: Foundation for Chiropractic Progress and being a lifelong
My Discovery of the Chiropractic Lifestyle.” As a child, patient. “Chiropractic promotes health and can prevent
growing up in Hawaii, Sarah’s mother took her and her injury and illness” she says. “The work of Chiropractors
brothers to see a chiropractor regularly, and Sarah grew up extends far beyond aiding professional athletes. Anyone and
thinking that that was something that you just did. But when everyone can benefit from Chiropractic.” It has increased her
she was 12 years old, and ready for her first gymnastic energy and allowed her to strengthen her relationships.
competition on the mainland, she suffered a Because of chiropractic, she has been able to accomplish so
wrist injury and an much more, including winning Ms. Fitness USA, running
orthopedic doctor a marathon, and performing for Cirque du Soleil’s “KA”
told her she would in Las Vegas 5 nights a week.
need to give her
“As the spokesperson [for the Foundation for
wrist some rest,
resulting in her miss- Chiropractic Progress], she is giving a positive media
ing the competition. image of chiropractic. She wants to let people know that
She chose instead to part of our job as chiropractors is to promote
see her chiropractor, health and wellness and let
who worked with other people help themselves”
Sarah on improving says Angela Lindberg, a 5th
the condition of her quarter student who attended
injury. She was able to Sarah’s seminar. “She is doing so
make the competition, and won the meet. much for our profession, and it is
a privilege to have her represent
In 1996, Sarah attended Stanford University us with the campaign.”
on a full scholarship as a member of their
women’s gymnastics team. In her first year, Sarah Harding, professional acrobat and
spokesperson for the Foundation for
she suffered from lower back pain and Chiropractic Progress, answered questions
learned that she had a stress fracture in her and chatted with Life West students after her
back. She was told she would need to have surgery by presentation on October 20.
an orthopedic surgeon, which she refused, so she was put in
a back brace which made her immobile. Sarah realized that
she didn’t yet have a chiropractor on the mainland. So she
Fall 2007 LifeStyles 5
Dr. Jeri Anderson Jessica Kneiss
Named 2007 Named 2007
Alumna of the Year Student of the Year
The Life Chiropractic College West Alumni Association
selected Dr. Jeri Anderson (’86) of Sacramento, Calif., as its
2007 Alumna of the Year. Dr Anderson was recognized at the
college’s homecoming Gala Dinner and Dance on October 20.
Dr. Anderson’s activities, accomplishments, and service to
the profession are remarkable.
In addition to her chiropractic license, she has earned
advanced credentials including Certified Sports and
Conditioning Specialist, Certified Chiropractic Sports
Practitioner, and Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma.
Dr. Anderson also has many philanthropic involvements
that impact her Sacramento community, and even some
that are nationwide. She was a participant and the treating
chiropractor for California AIDS Ride 2000, and she does
annual fundraising for groups such as Kiwanis Family
House, the Sacramento Food Bank, and the American
Diabetes Association.
The level of commitment Dr. Anderson has for Life West is
evident in her contributions to the college. She is a member In recognition of her achievement and service to the
of President’s Circle, was formerly an Adjunct Technique college, the profession, and the community, the Life
Instructor, and has volunteered to teach weekend seminars Chiropractic College West Alumni Association has
for the Women in Chiropractic Club and the Gonstead Club. named Jessica Kneiss as its 2007 Student of the Year. She
was honored on October 19 during the opening session
Dr. Anderson is the 16th recipient of the Life West of Festival 2007.
Alumnus(a) of the Year Award. The recipient of this award is
selected by the Life West Alumni Association Awards Kneiss, a senior intern from Exeter, Penn., has been involved
Committee, which is made up of his/her peers. in student government since starting at Life West, serving as
her freshman class representative. She was twice elected
Student Council president, and then was elected Student
Council vice president, which she is currently serving. In
2005, she helped organize a flea market that raised over
$1,300 for Hurricane Katrina Relief. She has also helped raise
money for the annual Life West Toy Drive the past two years,
as well as serving as student lead for the annual Family
Emergency Shelter Coalition Backpack Drive.
“I don’t think we’ve had an event on this campus for which
Jessica hasn’t volunteered,” Karen Franklin, associate dean
of instruction, said of Kneiss when presenting her with
the award.
Kneiss, who holds a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from
Alumna of the Year Dr. Jeri Anderson (’86) [second from right] received
Penn State University, worked as a chiropractic assistant
her award at the Gala Dinner and Dance on October 20. Posing with her
are Dr. Gerard Clum, president of Life West, Dr. Cheryl Perry (’92), for five years for Dr. Phillip Webb in Pennsylvania, where
president of the Life West Alumni Association, and Dr Karen Franklin she realized she wanted to continue her education and to
(’87), chair of the Alumni Association’s awards committee. become a chiropractor.
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ALUMNI NOTES
Life West Graduates: LifeStyles wants to share your news with other Life West alumni. Send your personal or
professional successes to us for inclusion in a future “Alumni Notes” column. Mail your stories to LifeStyles,
fax them to (510) 780-4528, or e-mail them to alumni@lifewest.edu.
Dr. Christine Lee (’03) married Kalib Bernard on July 28, 2007 in a ceremony held at the In addition to his busy practice in San Jose, Calif., Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins (’96) is in his 11th year
Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland, Calif. Dr. Lee practices at Tuc Nguyen of teaching at the Just For Your Health College of Massage in San Jose. He and Dr. Christina
Chiropractic in Oakland. Jenkins (’96) are enjoying life with their two sons who are in kindergarten and first grade.
Dr. George Blevins (’03) and Carol Young were married in Reno, Nev., on April 7, 2007. Other Dr. Dale Folz (’86), has retired from practice in Phoenix. She and her husband Bob, who
Life West alumni in attendance were Drs. Nicholas Capozzoli (’04), Donovan Hutchings helped coach the Life West tennis team in the 1980s, are busy traveling (19 countries so far)
(’03), Mark Campbell (’03), Derry Sontag (’03), Karl Forsberg (’03), and Katharina Welborn and volunteering with Hospice of the Valley. The Folzes split their time between homes in
(’03). The couple resides in Shelton, Wash., where Dr. Blevins practices and Carol Blevins Phoenix and Pine Tops, Ariz.
works as a phlebotomist at Mason General Hospital.
The Life West Student Council honored Drs. George Muntean (’00), Sacramento, Calif., and
Dr. Deed Harrison (’96), who practices in Elko, Nev., was appointed to the Chiropractic Carl Yamamoto (’03), San Diego, Calif., at the Friday Seminar program on October 26. During
Physicians’ Board of Nevada in July by Gov. Jim Gibbons. Dr. Harrison was the Life West their student years, both alumni created extensive course notes that have been widely dupli-
Alumni Association’s 2001 Alumnus of the Year. Dr. Curtis Potts (’96) of Reno, Nev., also cated and have provided study assistance for hundreds of students who have followed them.
serves on the Nevada board. At the seminar, both doctors spoke on their experiences in starting their practices and
answered questions from students, most of whom had benefited from “George’s Notes” and
Dr. June Gentle (’94), Miami, Fla., was certified by Cornerstone Professional Education on “Carl’s Notes” but had never met the creators.
June 16 for manipulation under anesthesia (MUA). Traditional chiropractic will always be her
first choice of care, she writes, but “it is important to be able to offer alternative choices of care Dr. Debbie Victoria-Seale (’93) has relocated from Napa to Corte Madera, Calif., where she
by learning new techniques in our areas of expertise.” In addition to her practice, Dr. Gentle now owns the Network Wellness Center.
serves on the board of the Dade County Chiropractic Society.
Drs. Laelle Koch (’07) and Paul Martin (’06) were married on September 22 at Blair Acres in
Dr. Jeremy Schmidt (’05) writes that he now co-owns a practice, Capitol Rehab, with fellow Puyallup, Wash. Other alumni attending the wedding were Drs. Clayton Sullwold (’07),
alumnus Dr. Mohammed Komaily (’03) in Annandale, Va., a suburb of Washington, D.C. Emily Zeinal (’06), Majid Zeinal (’06), Elizabeth Graves (’07), Carol Ngo (’07), Ryan Sweet
(’04), Vincent Commendatore (’06), Michelle Anderson (’06), Allan Sheen (’06), and Scott
Drs. Dannielle (McClintock) Mutch (’01) and Ron Mutch (’05) announced the birth of their Phillips (’90), along with a strong contingent of Life West students. Drs. Martin are opening
daughter Molly Elizabeth Mutch on July 26. The Doctors Mutch practice together at Radiant their office, Brilliant Life Chiropractic, in Tacoma, Wash.
Life Chiropractic in Alameda, Calif.
Dr. Kennet Lee (’02) has joined with two other D.C.s to open a new multidisciplinary office,
Dr. Katherine (Tugend) Lyons (’93) writes that she has a full-time equine chiropractic practice Oakville Rehab Center, in Oakville, Ontario. In addition to chiropractic, the 2,000 square foot
in Elk Grove, Calif., and adds, “I have the best job I could possibly imagine!” office will offer physiotherapy, massage therapy, custom orthotics, and acupuncture. Dr. Lee
had previously maintained a sole practice in Oakville since graduating from Life West.
Dr. Lisa Baptista (’93) joined the faculty of the New Zealand Chiropractic College in
Auckland, New Zealand, in February. She teaches in the clinical diagnosis and technique Dr. Daniel O’Meara (’90) received his M.D. degree in 1998 from the University of Santo Tomas
departments and is also a Health Center supervisor. in Manila, Philippines, and did his residency in family practice at Swedish American Hospital
in Rockford, Ill. He has practiced for the past three years at the Community Medical Providers
Dr. Stephanie Bridwell (’06) opened Magnolia Chiropractic recently in the Marina District of clinic in Oakhurst, Calif., where his activities include emergency room work. He reports that
San Francisco, Calif. She writes, "It has been keeping me quite busy getting things rolling-- at he uses his chiropractic training in his protocols, has adjusting tables at his clinic, and is adjust-
the same time it is deeply heartening to see all of my life's experiences expressed in my dream ing several patients each day.
practice - this is what we worked so hard for!"
Dr. Curtis Hall (’93) is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Hall Chiropractic in Palm Desert,
Calif. He sold his Pleasanton, Calif., practice in 2002, and moved to the Coachella Valley with
his wife. “I’ve switched over to Activator; about 98% of my practice is Activator.”
Life West Alumni Help
San Diego Firefighters
Memoriam
Dr. Steve Dain (’88), October 10, 2007
In the midst of the recent Southern California fires, one of Life
West’s alumni led efforts to assist the firefighters. In the 2003 A long-time member of the Life
fires of San Diego, Dr. Matt Hubbard (’01) started the West faculty, Dr. Steve Dain
Chiropractic Relief Crew (CRC). When the fires began this past died on October 10 of metasta-
October, a firefighter grabbed the CRC business card, and sized cancer at the age of 68.
asked Dr. Hubbard to help once again. There were two base His care for his students as well
camps set up where the D.C.s were able to adjust, one city base as his love of anatomy and
camp at Kearny Villa House 28, and one major base camp at science earned him many
Gillespie Field in El Cajon. There were 15 different D.C.s from “faculty of the quarter” awards
the area helping to adjust the firefighters from 6am to 11pm, over the years. His Life West
and sometimes even longer. Four of the 15 D.C.s were Life West classmate Dr. Bill Gallagher
alumni: Drs. Steve Ronco (’01), Alex Savastano (’98), Peter wrote, “He will be missed but
Seguinot (’05), and Matt Hubbard. In addition to adjusting the his passion will carry on.” Dr.
firefighters when possible, Dr. Hubbard was providing food Dain practiced in Union City.
and water to those firefighters on the front lines.
Fall 2007 LifeStyles 7
Alumnus Brings Touring Pro
to Life West Save These Dates!
Although Dr. Jean-Pierre Bruyere (’94) practices in Mark your calendars for these Life West events in 2008:
London, England, he spends most of his time jetting
around the world providing chiropractic care to touring
professional tennis players. His reputation puts him in
Life West Golf Classic, May 1, 2008
high demand to help elite players compete at optimal
levels and recover more quickly from injury. Spring for Life, May 8, 2008
On July 24, the Sony Ericson Women’s Tennis Association
tour event at Stanford University brought Dr. Bruyere to Festival 2008 (SPA Days), Oct. 17-18, 2008
the Bay Area to work with one of his clients, Russian
tennis pro Vera Zvonareva, 23, who was here for the event.
Check www.lifewest.edu for event details as they
Zvonareva, ranked in the top 20 internationally with five
WTA singles championships and over $3 million in become available and for listings of the many continuing
winnings thus far, had been troubled with a wrist injury. education seminars available through Life West’s Office
Dr. Bruyere made arrangements for her to visit Life West for of Continuing Education.
an MRI of her wrist at the TrueMRI facility on campus. He
and Zvonareva also visited an extremities adjusting class
being taught by Dr. Paul Walton and Dr. Michael Hickey.
MySpace and Facebook
Speaking of the value of chiropractic in sports,
Dr. Bruyere, a native of France, said, “We have a massive
impact on the athletes but not enough recognition from
the medical sport institutes. We need to create a new
vision, a new approach, and chiropractic may have a new
international impact.”
TrueMRI technician
Aziza Rukash,
visiting tennis
professional Vera Life West is now on MySpace and Facebook. Stay up
Zvonareva, and to date on all of the latest Life West news, and find
Life West alumnus old classmates while you are there. On MySpace,
Dr. Jean-Pierre search for the “Life Chiropractic College West” page
Bruyere discusses the
scanning position for
and add us as your friend. On Facebook, search for
Zvonareva’s wrist. the “Life Chiropractic College West” group and join
our group. Both sites use this Life West logo.
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