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SEPTEMBER 2016 Cleveland NON-PROFIT AlumniMatters U.S. POSTAGE PAID Stay Connected to Cleveland! KANSAS CITY, MO Cleveland University-Kansas City PERMIT NO. 1345 Office of Communications 10850 Lowell Ave., Suite 2045 Overland Park, Kan. 66210-1613 Facebook: ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED facebook.com/ClevelandUnivKC Cleveland Vol. 5, No. 2 | September 2016 AlumniMatters Twitter: A NEWSLETTER FOR GRADUATES & FRIENDS OF CLEVELAND UNIVERSITY-KANSAS CITY twitter.com/ClevelandUnivKC Olympic trip inspires Dr. Scholl t the Games of the XXXI Olympiad last Olympian to Rio was mind blowing. Amonth in Rio de Janeiro, defending U.S. “When I got the news, I was completely Instagram: Gold Medal wrestler Jordan Burroughs took pas- pumped,” Scholl said. “I was so overcome with sion and promise with him as he competed in his excitement that I nearly started crying tears of joy! instagram.com/ClevelandUnivKC second-straight Summer Olympics. Burroughs also I was at work at the time, and my heart was racing took his chiropractor, the rest of the day.” Dr. Derek Scholl ’14, For Scholl, the To send news or update your to ensure his body was opportunity is affirm- functioning at an opti- ing on many levels. He contact information, visit: Dr. Jennifer Miano ’00 News & Notes, Page 2 mal level as he faced off specifically spoke of the cleveland.edu/alumni-news with some of the world’s positive effects on his fiercest athletes. practice and on chiro- Register now! Scholl met Bur- practic as a whole. Oct. 7-9, 2016 roughs when he began “Jordan has placed Homecoming Celebration practicing at Corner- the utmost confidence ON THE HORIZON | Mark Your Calendar CU-KC Campus stone Chiropractic Cen- in our clinic’s care from tre in Lincoln, Neb. both a nutritional and Register now online at There, Burroughs has chiropractic stand- cleveland.edu for our exciting received nutritional and point,” Scholl said. “His “We Are The Champions” chiropractic care for Dr. Derek Scholl ’14, left, poses with U.S. Gold Medal trust in Cornerstone has CLEVELAND HOMECOMING 2016 Homecoming celebration. A wrestler Jordan Burroughs at his practice in Lincoln, Neb. total of 20 CEU hours will be the last few years, while elevated our name in the available, along with a host chasing his Olympic dreams following a collegiate sports world and opened doors to other high-cali- of fun-filled social events! wrestling career resulting in two national champi- ber athletes. It’s also huge as it shows how far we’ve October 7–9 onships at the University of Nebraska. Adjusting come as a profession. With strict anti-doping poli- an Olympian on his quest for further glory, two cies, natural forms of health care like chiropractic Save the date! years after graduation, is a dream come true. are what Olympians seek out.” Feb. 24-26, 2017 “Growing up, I had always dreamed of work- In Rio, Scholl oversaw Burroughs’s physical Alumni Gathering ing with athletes in some capacity,” Scholl said. wellness by providing regular adjustments and Las Vegas, Nev. “As I approached graduation at the University of deep-tissue treatments. In addition, he monitored Nebraska, my focus shifted even more when I ulti- the Olympian’s nutrition with meal preparation Attend the 4th Annual Las mately decided to pursue chiropractic in graduate and supplements prior to his matches. Unfortu- Vegas Getaway with fellow school, knowing I wanted to work with athletes on nately, Burroughs’s quest for another Gold fell Cleveland alums. Earn up to the highest level possible. When the opportunity at short against the #2-ranked wrestler in the world. 12 CEU hours, and enjoy all Cornerstone came about, it was unbelievable. Not “When you compete in sports at that high a Vegas has to offer. only could I work with athletes at all levels, I was level, literally anyone can win,” Scholl said. “I’m also able to work with Jordan who is at the pin- thankful I had the opportunity to see how Jordan Register at cleveland.edu for up to 20 nacle of his sport. So, you grow up with big hopes handled his losses, never once making excuses. CEU hours plus fun events to celebrate and dreams thinking in the back of your mind they While he’s still fighting to add to that Gold medal our alumni, friends & reunion doctors! may come true one day. But, for all of it to come to collection, he is and always will be a champ to us.” fruition so soon is hard to believe.” Scholl said the time he spent with Burroughs in Scholl said he counts his blessings every day just Rio was an “experience of a lifetime.” He returned Thank you to all alumni who responded to our publications survey. Your free CU-KC t-shirt is on its way! to have the honor to work with Burroughs. That home inspired, with immense pride and looks alone has served as the realization of his aforemen- forward to treating Burroughs as he moves beyond For a listing of upcoming seminars, visit: cleveland.edu/alumni/continuing-education/seminar-schedule tioned dreams. Learning he would accompany the Rio and sets his sights on future goals. q For online course information or to register, visit: cleveland.myicourse.com VISIT CLEVELAND.EDU/ALUMNI-NEWS TO SUBMIT A NEWS ITEM OR TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO. Cleveland Cleveland AlumniMatters Vol. 5, No. 2 | September 2016 AlumniMatters Vol. 5, No. 2 | September 2016 From The Desk Of News & Notes From IN BRIEF DR. CLARK BECKLEY ’75 CU-KC ALUMNI & FRIENDS UPDATES Dr. Miles Suarez ’00 and Dr. Serge Toutoundjian ’00, Bakers- field, Calif., announce that their practice, Suarez Toutoundjian Dr. Ronald Malpiede ’76 ello again, everyone. Well, another summer is gone and 1980s , Wheat Ridge, Colo., celebrated 40 Chiropractic, in Bakersfield now offers superior chiropractic care Hfall is here and we all know what that means; football, years in practice in August. on a Lien Basis. hopefully Royals playoff baseball for some of us, crisp weather, Dr. Mark Pfefer ’88, Overland Park, Kan. was featured in an Aug. 8 Dr. Richard Singer ’76 , Tewantin, Australia, received his “40 Dr. Ben Dohrmann ’08, Kansas City, Mo., was the focus of a colorful foliage and Homecoming! Yep, it is that time of year again. news story on the Chiropractic Economics website regarding the use Years in the Chiropractic Profession” certificate this summer. Homecoming 2016 is scheduled for Oct. 7-9, and we have a of chiropractic care to alleviate non-cardio chest pain. Titled “Treat- favorable blog post in June on shekclifestyle.com after Jenny Mat- great weekend planned as we have a winning program prepared for ing chronic chest pain with chiropractic instruments,” the article, cited Dr. James Green ’77, Lee’s Summit, Mo., officially retired July 29. thews, the author and co-founder of the site sought him out for our alumni and friends. Once again our pro- emergency treatment. Pfefer’s work as a co-author of a 2011 case report published in Topics Dr. David Ahrens ’83 gram offers an exciting schedule with a blend , San Clemente, Calif., sold his practice two in Integrative Health Care that showed that three weeks of “manual years ago and is now working as a substitute chiropractor. Dr. Connie Chipp ’11 and Dr. Jannise “Jay” Nathaniel ’14, of practical hands-on sessions and sessions thoracic spinal manipulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobi- were married Aug. 20. helping you prepare for the ever-changing lization” completely relieved chest pain in a 45-year-old patient. Pfefer Dr. Gary Brown ’83, Midwest City, Okla., is semi-retired and is world of private practice. There will be plenty is a professor and the director of research at Cleveland. enjoying riding his horse and motorcycle during his off time. Dr. Danielle Hill ’14, Grant, Neb., purchased a satellite office of opportunities to reconnect with friends and in Grant from Mathews Family Chiropractic in January, and has Dr. John D’Onofrio ’83, Conway, Ark., practices at 501 Pain and colleagues during breaks and lunch on Friday 2000s renamed the practice Chiropractic Lifestyle. and Saturday. Rehab, and has 32 years of experience, specializing in nutrition and chiropractic care. Drs. Kelsey ’14 and James ’15 Stallbaumer, Hiawatha, Kan., Friday evening, right after the continuing Dr. Jennifer Miano ’00, Montvale, N.J., was awarded her CACCP by education sessions end, the Cleveland Univer- opened Stallbaumer Family Chiropractic, LLC, in Hiawatha dur- the Academy of Family Practice & Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, Dr. Michael Yanagita ’83, Toluca Lake, Calif., of Riverside Health ing August. VP of Campus & sity-Kansas City Alumni Association is spon- Center, practices chiropractic and acupuncture and related modal- Alumni Relations and her Webster Technique Certification by the International Chiro- soring an evening of fun at Topgolf, where practic Pediatric Association, both in Oct. 2015. The certifications have ities, including herbal medicine and physiotherapy techniques of Dr. Kyler Clawson ’15, joined the team at Panzer Chiropractic you will have the opportunity to perhaps show off your champion- made it easier for her to be recognized in the community as a specialist ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation. Clinic in Hillsboro, Kan., as an associate chiropractor. ship caliber golfing skills or just have a great time with alumni and in family wellness care. Also in Oct. 2015, Miano was named “One of Dr. Joseph Schneider ’84, Topeka, Kan., was the subject of a fea- Dr. Nathaniel Wiechmann ’15, Oakland, Iowa, held a grand friends. Space is limited, so reserve your spot when you register. Bergen County’s Best Chiropractors” as nominated by her local peers. Saturday evening will be a night of awards and celebration as ture article in The Holton (Kan.) Recorder to announce his retire- opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 20 at Pottawatta- She has made a commitment to be involved in her community by tak- ment from practice in June after nearly 32 years of service to the mie County Sports & Family Chiropractic in Oakland.