Kristine Aikenhead, DC
Dr. Kristine Aikenhead teaches evaluation and management courses
for DC and ND students at National University. In addition to
teaching on our faculty, Dr. Aikenhead is one of our alumni,
earning her DC degree from National in 1983.
"Where can you get training
that's science-based, that's going to take the whole person into
consideration, that will give you a well rounded approach that
provides primary care preparation? At National, you're
prepared in a primary care way."
"It's really a great thing that
we have the opportunity...to work with naturopathic physicians,
massage therapists, and allopaths, right here on campus."
About Dr. Kristine Aikenhead
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences -
Illinois
Dr. Kristine Aikenhead began
teaching shortly after graduating cum laude from National College
of Chiropractic (now NUHS) during her residency in family practice
from 1983-1985. It was the teaching requirement of the residency
that opened her eyes to her love of teaching professional level
students. After she earned her residency certificate, she became a
full-time faculty member with a special interest in dermatology and
internal conditions.
Dr. Aikenhead contributed the dermatology chapter of the
textbook, Fundamentals of Chiropractic Diagnosis and
Management, published in 1990. Most recently, her case study,
"Herpes zoster in a 6-month-old infant with 13 year follow up," was
published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in
2011.
In September 2012, Dr. Aikenhead was promoted to the rank of
Associate Professor. She enjoys co-instructing in the chiropractic
and naturopathic course, Advanced Diagnosis and Clinical Problem
Solving, which involves 10 weeks of simulated patient
encounters.
When she is not working or studying, she enjoys bicycling and
spending time with her husband, Dr. John Aikenhead DC, DACBR, and
their three children.
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