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NUHS Alum Joins Michigan Board of Acupuncture

NUHS alumnus Brian Emrys , DC , LAc , MSOM , ’ 21 , was appointed to the Michigan Board of Acupuncture . The board , which includes seven acupuncturists , three physicians and three public members , oversees the practice of licensed acupuncturists in the state .
Dr . Emrys applied for the position shortly after moving to Michigan , where he also practices at Absolute Health Center . In addition to specializing in pediatrics , veterans , and neuro-divergent and neuro-developmental disorders , he has also been interested in a policy-related position for a while .
“ I have always been interested in making positive change ,” he said . “ This seemed to be the most direct route for the state I reside in .”
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NUHS Grad Dr . Kowalski Appointed Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School

Matthew Kowalski , DC , a 1990 graduate from National University , was appointed as an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School . He is also Associate Clinical Director at the Osher Clinical Center , a joint venture between Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women ’ s Hospital .
Since graduating from National University , Dr . Kowalski has helped advance the chiropractic field through his efforts in academic research and the integration of chiropractic medicine into hospital systems .
Early in his career , the medical world viewed chiropractic medicine much differently than it does today .
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