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Aikenhead, Kristine
Professor Emeritus; Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS (Biology), Loyola University, 1979
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1983
Family Practice Residency (Board Qualified), National College of Chiropractic 1983-85
Anderson, Kenton
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, Northern Illinois University, 1984
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012
Baker, Eric
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2000
Bejarano, Fabian
Instructor, Clinical Practice – Florida
DC Clinician – Florida
BS, Florida State University, 2010
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2018
Bifero, Antonio
Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995
MBA, Dominican University, 1999
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2003
MS, Illinois Institute of Technology, 2013
Diplomate: American Association for Integrative Medicine
Bifulco, Edward J.
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences, CAHSDE
AB, Cornell University, 1982
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1985, 1987
Bogaard, Katherine
Lecturer, ND Program
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BA, Whittier College, 2007
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2012
Bogar, William C.
Chair, Diagnostic Imaging and Residency
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1982, 1984
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
Botterman, Kelsey
Attending ND Clinician - NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
Tuesdays, Lombard – 630-629-9664
Burns, Krista
Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of Nevada, 2007
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2011
DHA, Capella University, 2018
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Cambron, Jerrilyn A.
Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
Professor, Research
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1989, 1991
MPH, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2005
CMT, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
Certified in Public Health
Cedermark, Ryan
Lecturer, CAHSDE
DC, Life University, 2011
Diplomate of Neurology, Carrick Institute, 2013
BS, Duke University, 2014
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Functional Medicine University, 2014
MS, Georgia State University, 2015
Ciobanu, Simona
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BLAS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2010
Coe, Patricia A.
Instructor, Clinical Practice
ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1992
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1995, 1997
MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2012
Massage Therapist
Cramer, Gregory
Dean, Department of Research
Professor, Research and Basic Sciences, CAHSDE
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1979
PhD, Medical College of Ohio, 1987
Curtin, Kevin J.
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Governors State University, 2004
BS, DC, MSACP, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2007, 2025
Driscoll, Daniel R.
Dean, Institutional Compliance; Professor, Clinical Sciences
BA, George Williams College, 1973
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1978
Dybala, Melissa
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Governors State University, 2006
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2012
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Fairbanks, Colleen
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BS, Illinois State University, 2001
MS, PhD, Indiana State University, 2003, 2007
Faydenko, Jocelyn
Research Faculty
BS, Central Michigan University, 2015
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2019, 2020
MS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2025
Feng, Bi Lin
Lecturer, Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
BS, University of Illinois – Chicago, 2011
MSOM, National University of Health Sciences, 2016
Freeman, Steven S.
Professor and Chair, Department of Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BA, Rutgers University, 1988
DC, Life College, 1992
Frydrych, Frank
Instructor, Clinical Practice and
Chief DC Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
BS, DC, MSACP National University of Health Sciences, 2007, 2007, 2022
Gantzer, Jennifer
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
DipACBN, Diplomate American Clinical Board of Nutrition, 2016
MS in Nutrition, University of Bridgeport, 2020
FACN, Fellow, American College of Nutrition, 2020
DipACLM, Diplomate American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 2023
IFMCP Candidate, Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, 2025
Gidcumb, David A.
Instructor, Clinical Sciences
AB, Augustana College, 1974
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1979
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
Glenn, Jenna
Dean, Lincoln College of Post-professional, Graduate and Continuing EducationAssistant Professor, Clinical Practice
BS, Pennsylvania State University, Erie, 2006
DC, MS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2009, 2012, 2012
Glowiak, Lisa
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2006
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016
Green, Bart
Lecturer and Associate Editor, NUHS Journals
DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1992
MSEd, University of Southern California, 2000
PhD, Public Health, Epidemiology, Walden University, 2016
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, 1997
Green, Jennifer
Assistant Professor, Clinical Practice and
Chief ND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, Loyola University, 2004
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2021
Guadagno, A. Carlo
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida and CAHSDE
BS, University of Miami, 1984
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic – Iowa, 1988
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, 1992, 2009
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Hammer-Wakefield, Melodie
Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, Colorado State University, 1983
DC, National University of Health Sciences-Florida, 2014
Hartley, Keith
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BA, Lake Forest College, 2005
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2008
Hartman, Christopher
Instructor, Clinical SciencesND Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center – Lombard
BS, Aurora University, 2009
DC, ND, MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2015, 2018, 2020
Heiser, Rudy
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
HBSc, University of Western Ontario, 2001
BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2003, 2004, 2010
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
Hopper, David
Instructor, Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences
BS, MS, Northern Illinois University, 2008, 2011
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2015
Iwami, Russell A.
Associate Professor, James F. Winterstein Library
BA, Northern Illinois University, 1976
MALS, University of Illinois, 1979
J-M
Anthony, Kelly
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BS, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2014
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2018
Jenkins, James R.
Chair, Dept. of Clinical Sciences - IL
BS, Otterbein College, 1983
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1999
MSACP, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
Jenkins, Moira
Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Basic Sciences - IL
BS, DC, Certified Chiropractic Acupuncturist, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988, 1988
MS, Northern Illinois University, 2010
Jeong, Hee Jae
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
TCM, Liaoning University, 2013
MSOM, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2021, 2022
Johnson Jr., Theodore L.
Dean of Clinics; Professor, Clinical Practice
BS, Jackson State University, 1984
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1986, 1988,
MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2009
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists
Johnson, Claire
Professor and Editor, NUHS Journals
BA, University of California – San Diego, Revelle, 1987
DC, Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, 1991
MSEd, University of Southern California, 2000
PhD, Public Health, Epidemiology, Walden University, 2016
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, 1997
Joseph, Simone J.
Lecturer, Basic Sciences, CAHSDE
BS, University of Toronto, 1997
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2000, 2002
Diplomate, Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedists
Joubert, Sonia V.
Professor, Clinical Practice and
DC Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, State University of New York, Empire State College, 1992
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1996
MS, ND National University of Health Sciences, 2014, 2022
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner, 2012
Jourdan, Michelle D.
Professor, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida and CAHSDE
BS, University of Michigan, 1990
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1997, 1999
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Internists
MS, University of Science, Arts and Technology-Montserrat, 2018
MS, University of Maryland, 2023
Jurik, Anna
Professor, Clinical Practice and
DC Clinician - NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1994
BSc, University of Kentucky, 1998
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2011
Licensed Dietician, Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian
Kelley, Anthony
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of Illinois Chicago, 2014
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2018
Kelley, Julia
Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, San Diego State University, 2015
ND, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2019, 2020
Khan, Muhammad Ali
Professor, Basic Sciences, CAHSDE
MD (Pakistan), Dow Medical College and University of Karachi, 1978
DTCD, University of Karachi, Pakistan, 1981
MCPS, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan, 1983
Kim, Hyundo Franz
College of Professional Studies, IL - Assistant Dean, Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine
BA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992
PhD, Sangji University, Wonju Korea, 2006
MSOM, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, California, 1998
Licensed Acupuncturist
Klahr, Nelson
Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences-Florida
BS, University of Miami, 1997
PhD, University of Florida-Gainsville, 2011
Klein, Rachel
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BS, University of Hawaii- Hilo, 2007
MT, DC, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2012, 2013
Diplomate in Functional Neurology, 2013
Fellow-Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders Diploma, International Board of Functional Neurology, 2018
Korvatko, Yuri
Professor, Clinical Sciences and Diagnostic Imaging, and CAHSDE
BSs (Hons) Ost, The London School of Osteopathy, United Kingdom, 1999
DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2014
Diplomate, American Chiropractic Board of Radiology (DACBR)
Kwon, Yihyun
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BSc, MSc, Chung Ang University, 1989, 1991
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2001, 2002
BSc, MSOM, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, 2002, 2002
Chiropractic Family Practice Residency, National University of Health Sciences, 2006
PhD, (China) Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010
Lambatos, Sandra A.
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2011, 2015
Lamkin, Peter
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BS, Purdue University, 1990
Machini, Marina
Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida
MAN, Professional Training Hospital Center, Kirovsk Central District Hospital, 1990
MD (Russia), St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy, 1997
Madigan, Dana
Visiting Assistant Professor
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2013
MPH, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2013, 2020
Martensen, Jan
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, St. Ambrose University, 1981
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 1984
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology, 1988
PhD, University of Toledo, 2004
Martin, Brett
Professor, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida, and CAHSDE
BS, Northern Illinois University, 2006
DC, MSAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2009, 2011
MPH, Purdue University, Global, 2018
Mayer, David
Chief AHM Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BS, MS, Northern Illinois University, 1989, 1994
Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, 1998
Certified Personal Trainer, American College of Sports Medicine, 2012
MSOM, National University of Health Sciences, 2015
DACM, Pacific College of Health Sciences, 2020
Certified Nutrition Coach, National Association of Sports Medicine, 2021
McRae, Marc
Professor, Basic Sciences
BSc, BA, University of Waterloo, 1991, 1997
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 1999, 2001
MSc, University of Bridgeport, 2002
Licensed Dietician, Nutritionist
Diplomate: American College of Nutrition, American Clinical Board of Nutrition, 2003
Fellow: American College of Nutrition, 2006
Miller-Afsari, Rebecca
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, Earlham College, 2011
ND, Bastyr University, 2017
Montesa, Sarah
AHM Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
Instructor, Clinical Sciences and Clinical Practice, FISH Presenter
BS, MSAc, DC, MSOM, DAc, National University of Health Sciences, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2024
MSHAPI, Northeast College of Health Sciences, 2022
CHPCAS, National Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncturists, 2022
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Nazik, Hasan
Associate Professor, Basic Sciences - Florida
MD, Cerrahpasa School of Medicine (Turkey), 2001
Residency, Istanbul University (Turkey), 2005
Nenos, Vasilios, DC, DIBCN
Instructor, Clinical Sciences – Florida
BS Biology, Jacksonville University, 2015
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2019
DIBCN, Clinical Neurosciences, 2019
Olsen, Christopher
Associate Professor, Instructional Designer, and CAHSDE
BS, MS, Western Illinois University, 2000, 2006
Olson, Daniel R.
Associate Professor, Basic Sciences
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1979
MS, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1983
EdD, Northern Illinois University, 1996
Orbea, Alicia
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - FL
BS, St. Petersburg College, 2013
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2019
Ott, Mackenzie M.
Professor and Chair, Basic Sciences, NUHS - Florida, and CAHSDE
BA, MS, PhD, University of South Florida, 2000, 2007, 2010
Passi, Candace
Dean, College of Professional Studies – IL
BS, MS, Loyola University of Chicago, 1980, 1983
MS, PhD, Northwestern University, 1988, 1995
Pearce, Patricia
Instructor, Clinical Sciences & Clinical Practice and CAHSDE
BS, University of West Florida, 2009
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2016
Pearson, Nakiesha
Assistant Dean, Chiropractic Medicine
BS, Indiana University, 2003
DC, ND, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2010, 2013, 2013
Family Practice Residency, National University of Health Sciences, 2011-2014
Perrin, Jodi
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Aurora University, 2000
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 2004
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2014
Prakash, Jaya
Lecturer, CAHSDE
MBBS, MD (India) University of Poona, 1983, 1986
Specialist Microbiologist: American Academy of Microbiology, 1995
Priest, Gregory
Associate Professor, Clinical Practice – Florida
DC Clinician – Florida
BS, Excelsior University, 1999
DC, Life Chiropractic College, 1983
Diplomate: American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists
Reinke, Tari S.
Associate Professor, Clinical Practice and
DC Clinician - NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
DC, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, 1986
MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2011
Rioch, Kathryn
Dean, College of Allied Health Sciences & Distance Education (CAHSDE)
BA, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2000
RDN, University of Illinois, 2002
MS, Benedictine University, 2014
Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist, 2022
EdD, Maryville University, 2021
Rivera-Melo, Hector
Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2006
DC, Southern California University of Health Sciences, 2009
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
Rivera, Pedro
Lecturer, Research
BS, DVM, Purdue University, 1985, 1986
Fellow, American College of Functional Neurology
Robinson, Polina
Instructor, Clinical Sciences
BS, ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2014, 2019
MS, Northeast College of Health Sciences, 2019
Certified Nutrition Specialist & Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
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Salvador, Nooshig
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, MD, Loyola University, 1989, 1994
MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2018
MA, Trinity International University, 2022
Salvatore, James
Assistant Professor, Basic Sciences and CAHSDE
BS, St. Joseph’s College, 2000
MS, Northern Illinois University, 2013
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2005
Sandman, Terry D.
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences, NUHS - Florida
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1975, 1977
MPH, Northern Illinois University, 1997
Diplomate: American Chiropractic Board of Radiology
Saunders, Paul Richard
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, MS, Purdue University, 1972
PhD, Duke University, 1979
ND, Ontario (now Canadian) College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1980
ND, National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1991
Schipma, Matthew
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BA, Trinity Christian College, 1998
MS, DePaul University, 2004
PhD, Loyola University, 2004
Serlin, Andrew B.
Instructor, Clinical Sciences and Clinical Practice
Clinician – NUHS Whole Health Center, Lombard
BA, University of Wisconsin, 1986
JD, University of Illinois – College of Law, 1989
DC, CMT National University of Health Sciences, 2005, 2021
Settergren, Roy
MSACP Program Lecturer, CAHSDE
BS, MS, Eastern Illinois University, 2003, 2005
DC, MSACP, National University of Health Sciences, 2009, 2012
MD, International University of Health Sciences, 2017
Shish, Jamie
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BS, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999
RDN/LDN, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2002
Shore, Samantha
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, The College of New Jersey, 2004
ND, MSOM, National University of Health Sciences, 2016, 2017
Simon, Mary
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of Wisconsin, 2011
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2018
Slowinski, Thomas
Floating Clinician-IL
BS, University of Illinois-Chicago
BS, DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2012, 2015
Smith, Fraser
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences
Assistant Dean, Naturopathic Medicine
CAHSDE
BA, University of Toronto, 1991
ND, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1997
MA, Roosevelt University, 2014
Sorensen, Lorinda
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, MS (Acupuncture), ND, Bastyr University, 1998, 1999, 2000
Steinke, Nancy
Lecturer, Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, CAHSDE
BS, Anderson University, 1959
MS, Southeast Missouri State University, 1971
Stiefel, Joseph P.D.
President, National University of Health Sciences
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, Ball State University, 1995
BS, DC, MS, National University of Health Sciences, 2002, 2004, 2007
EdD, Argosy University, 2013
Strauss, Daniel
Dean, College of Professional Studies – Florida
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, State University of New York, 1998
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2001
Swenson, Randy L.
Vice President for Academic Services
Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1977, 1977
MHPE, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1991
U-Z
Van Auken, Todd
Lecturer, Basic Sciences - Florida
BA, Eckerd College, 2005
MA, PhD, University of South Florida, 2008, 2022
Wang, Zhanxiang
Professor, Clinical Sciences
MD (China), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, 1989
PhD, China Academy of Chinese Medicine Sciences, Beijing, 2001
Licensed Acupuncturist
Certified Chinese Herbologist
Ward, Krista
Lecturer, CAHSDE
BA, Colby College, 1999
DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, 2003
MPH, San Francisco University, 2009
Weber, Leah
Assistant Professor
Assistant Dean, Institutional Effectiveness
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1994, 1996
Wieland, Mark
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences - Florida
BS, DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1983, 1985
Wood, Eric
Lecturer, Clinical Sciences
BA, University of Iowa, 1999
MA, York University, 2003
ND, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, 2008
Wurtz, Holly
Lecturer, Naturopathic Medicine
BA, University of Minnesota, 1999
ND, National University of Health Sciences, 2015
Yingling, Steven
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
BS, University of New Mexico, 2000
DC, National University of Health Sciences, 2007