Student LIFEforce Spotlight
Martynas Matevicius Jenene Cherney Kelly Peterson Marialejandra Julia-Pagan Jacob Bandelaria
Student LIFEforce ( SLF ) is an extension of LIFEforce Tribe Members spreading Chiropractic while establishing connections with LIFEforce doctors and developing their leadership skills .
Student LIFEforce President Martynas Matevicius
Student LIFEforce President Martynas Matevicius ( he / him ) received a Bachelor ’ s in Interdisciplinary Studies and is currently a D . C . student at Life University . He joined SLF to grow on a personal level , gain leadership experience , network with LIFEforce doctors , recruit students to Life University , connect with other student LIFEforce members , and to build amazing memories going through school .
“ I hope to empower individuals to become proactive about their health choices and to spread the chiropractic profession across the whole world ,” Matevicius shared . ” I hope to open a practice and facilitate healing in thousands of people directly and indirectly .”
Matevicius says the best advice he has for other students is : “ Make your own opinions about every club , class , professor and technique . Do not let others tell you what you will like / dislike . Be open minded to the diversity of techniques , clubs and seminars — learning ideologies will only expand chiropractic knowledge .”
Student LIFEforce Vice President Jenene Cherney
Student LIFEforce Vice President Jenene Cherney ( she / her ) received a Certificate in Clinical Nutrition before coming to Life University and starting the D . C . program . Cherney joined Student LIFEforce because the organization is an extension of the LIFEforce Tribe of doctors .
“ It offers access to a network of principled chiropractors who are committed to the longevity of our profession and to the upholding of the “ holy grail ” that has been bequeathed to us by the educator of chiropractic , B . J . Palmer ,” she shared . It has allowed Cherney to further use her voice and speak up in forums that she otherwise would not have had opportunity . “ This tribe has also given me the good fortune to spend time learning from the masters as I build and scale my practice to greatness . ”
Student LIFEforce Secretary Kelly Peterson
Student LIFEforce Secretary Kelly Peterson ( she / her ) received her Bachelor ’ s degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before enrolling in Life University ’ s D . C . program . Peterson joined SLF to meet and spend time with individuals dedicated to a vitalistic , chiropractic lifestyle . In addition , she hoped to connect future D . C . students to Life U , which she ’ s been able to do at LIFE Leadership Weekends and community engagement events .
“ SLF has taught me how to use my voice in Chiropractic ,” said Peterson . “ I have gotten to listen to some of the greats in this profession , such as Dr . Chuck Ribley and Dr . Jay Handt , who have taught me that speaking through my heart with passion and purpose is the most effective way to connect with others . The impact I hope to make is to bring love , light and Chiropractic to everyone I encounter .”
Student LIFEforce Social Media Chair Marialejandra Julia-Pagan
Student LIFEforce Social Media Chair
Marialejandra Julia-Pagan ( she / her ) is dual enrolled in the Doctor of Chiropractic program and the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at Life U .
“ The day I decided that I wanted to be a chiropractor , I told myself that I needed to change the world / healthcare system . LIFEforce gives me the opportunity to be part of the change , by spreading the chiropractic message ,” Julia-Pagan shared . “ It breaks my heart to think that people around the world could have better health along with more faith in their own ability to heal and less disease ; if they only had access to Chiropractic and its principles .”
Student LIFEforce Community Engagement Coordinator Jacob Bandelaria
Student LIFEforce
Community Engagement Coordinator Jacob Bandelaria ( he / him ) received a Bachelor ’ s in Exercise Science from the University of Toledo before starting the D . C . program at Life U .
“ LIFEforce is a big reason why my time in chiropractic school has been amazing . In my time left here , I hope to share my wisdom I have gained throughout school with the younger quarter tribe members to help them gain the most out of being a student here and to grow as much as I have ,” Bandelaria shared . “ Through serving on the exec team , I hope to find new members to carry the torch in helping this tribe grow and become better than it already is .”
Interested in learning more ? Contact StudentLIFEforce @ life . edu .
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