Left to right: NUHS Illinois Doctor of Chiropractic interns Syed Quddoos, Lizzy Francis and Matthew Beyer.

I am deeply grateful for the shift peers and supervising clinician I had the opportunity to work with at NUHS. My clinician, Dr. Jurik, has unique expertise across many areas—holding certifications in perinatal care, craniosacral therapy, acupuncture and being a licensed dietitian with extensive training in functional medicine. Her wide-ranging skills allowed our shift to encounter a diverse set of patients, giving us exposure to the types of care we hope to specialize in ourselves. This experience demonstrated firsthand the profound impact that lifestyle, functional and medicine can have on a person’s quality of life. Dr. Jurik’s guidance has made me feel confident in handling complex cases as I step into real-world practice.

I would also like to express my appreciation for my peers on the clinic shift. We truly had a “dream team,” with each intern contributing a unique perspective to clinical care. If you’re new to my blog posts, you’ll know I’m passionate about the intersection of nutrition, lifestyle (functional medicine) and neurological rehabilitation (functional neurology). However, my peers each had a different focus, such as musculoskeletal rehabilitation, acupuncture and pediatric/perinatal care. This diversity allowed us to provide integrative health care to a wide variety of patients, supporting their overall health in nearly all aspects.

After my invigorating experience at the NUHS clinic, I have transitioned to my preceptor clinic, where I am now under the supervision of Dr. Holmes at Integrative Brain & Body – a family wellness clinic offering chiropractic, functional medicine and functional neurology. The doctors at Integrative Brain & Body address chronic health complaints holistically, educating patients on the best lifestyle habits, nutrition, exercise and supplementation tailored to their unique physiology. I am thrilled to have found a practice that aligns with my clinical philosophy and professional aspirations! Now, as I step into this new chapter, I am eager to embrace the opportunity to learn and grow in my specialty areas.

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