Gabriel Valdes has come a long way in pursuit of his dream. Originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico, Gabriel graduated from Colegio Católico Notre Dame and later earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Gurabo. He moved to the United States in August 2021. With a passion for healthcare, Gabriel found an interest in chiropractic. Although he considered several different schools, Gabriel chose Logan University for its strong academic programs and exceptional student support. “The support Logan’s faculty and staff provide is amazing,” Gabriel said. “They’re always there to help, and that made the decision …
Category: Master of Science in Sport Science and Rehabilitation
MS-SSR Alumna Named New Director of Athletic Training for Division I Football Program
With an interest in athletics but the misfortune of being an accident-prone child, DaVonna Cola, MS (’21), LAT, ATC, FNS, found a different way to fulfill her athletic competitiveness: athletic training. “I liked being around athletics and knew I wanted to work in healthcare, but I didn’t want to be confined to an office,” DaVonna said. “Being an athletic trainer allows me to care for my athletes no matter the office space or scenery.” Originally from Denver, Colorado, DaVonna graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and a dream of working at the …
Logan Alumna Helps Women Balance Career and Family by Sharing Helpful Tools to Simplify Life
A three-time Logan alumna, Danielle Angela Eaton, DC (’08) received her undergraduate degree in 2006, her Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree in 2008 and her Master’s of Science in Sports Science and Rehabilitation (MS-SSR) also in 2008. After graduation, she began working at Logan as the assistant director of sports and rehabilitation at the University’s sports medicine clinic. In 2012, Dr. Eaton had her first child and left the position to start her own practice. “Running a solo private practice gave me great flexibility with my schedule and I was able to really focus on my patients,” she said. “However, …
MS-SSR Student’s Journey From Pre-Med to Pro Baseball
“You hear stories about people changing their career path in the final semester and I always thought they were crazy, but that ended up being me.” Chase Gibson spent his whole life wanting to be a doctor and go to medical school, but when the time came, he wasn’t so sure. “I started to come to terms with what it meant to go to medical school and wasn’t sure I really wanted to do it,” Chase said. “So, I went a different route.” A collegiate baseball player at both William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri and Carthage College in Kenosha, …
From Athletic Trainer to MS-SSR Student: Jensen Radley
In a small town in northern Nevada, Jensen Radley, LAT, ATC grew up playing multiple sports, with basketball being her favorite. Fast-forward to today, she is making an impact in the sports health care field. Jensen attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and earned her bachelor’s degree in athletic training. While there, she immersed herself in a variety of experiences, including working with collegiate soccer players, multiple local high school sports teams, and in an orthopedic surgeon’s office. “The reason I chose the degree in athletic training was because I saw a huge need for injured athletes to receive …
Wildest Dreams: Logan Adjunct Professor Joins Taylor Swift: Eras Tour
Occasionally an opportunity of a lifetime presents itself. For Curtis Wildes, PhD, LAT, ATC, CSCS, DO(EU), that opportunity came in the form of a phone call last March. “I had just received a contract to provide performance medicine services for a residency show in Las Vegas at the Wynn,” said the adjunct professor for both Logan’s Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning and Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation programs. “I felt like I was in the right place, doing the right thing. Then I received a phone call that changed my life—I was asked to join the …