From the outside, chiropractic students at Life University have little in common: some just graduated with bachelor’s degrees while others are in their 30s, 40s, 50s; some experienced severe injuries that led them to explore chiropractic while others encounter their very first chiropractic adjustment when they get to campus; some grew up with the dream of becoming medical doctors while others hail from lifelong holistic lifestyles; they come from all over the nation and the world.
What brings this diverse group of people to study chiropractic at Life University? They all feel an innate responsibility to help others. “I knew I wanted to do something bigger than myself. I wanted to be able to help people,” says Dr. Casen DeMaria, a 2011 graduate who runs a successful practice with her husband and father-in-law in Ohio.
Dr. Nico Staples, class of 2014, hopes to transform the lives of his patients the way his own chiropractor impacted him — under chiropractic care at a whole-body wellness practice, Dr. Staples’ recurring headaches disappeared, his immune system greatly improved and he lost 55 pounds. He says, “[My chiropractor] absolutely transformed my entire life. I finally became the person I was. We all know that when you’re in pain, you’re not really who you are.”
Whether students experience chiropractic care for themselves or are just curious about the entrepreneurial nature of the profession, their searches often lead them to Life University. A Cobb County institution perhaps best known for its holiday lights show “Lights of LIFE,” Life University also houses the world’s largest single campus chiropractic college, considered to be the frontrunner in chiropractic thought leadership.
With a 110-acre campus just 20 minutes from Atlanta, Life University offers a 16:1 student to faculty ratio, leading-edge technology and abundant campus life. For many students exploring a future in chiropractic, an event called LIFE Leadership Weekend is the turning point in their decision-making. This all-expenses paid trip to discover what Life University has to offer immerses prospective students and their guests in chiropractic philosophy, the classroom experience and potential career paths. Attendees also tour the campus and the city of Atlanta.
For those seeking a hands-on path to changing lives, chiropractic is a great fit. Current student Marwyn Bhanderi says, “Chiropractic is multifaceted in how it will grow you: entrepreneur, public speaker, becoming a better person in general. It’s like learning 10 different careers in one.”
Learn more about visiting Life University at LIFE.edu/VisitLIFE.
This article originally appeared in the EAST COBBER’s August 2016 issue.
