Kinesiology Paths: Chiropratic

Kaila Manshack, D.C.
Louisiana Tech University- Clinical Kinesiology 2015
Parker University – Doctor of Chiropractic 2019

Introduction:
Choosing a major in college is a crucial decision that can shape our future careers. I am passionate about exercise science, body mechanics, and a holistic approach to healthcare, so pursuing a degree in Kinesiology was an excellent choice. Clinical Kinesiology was a great undergraduate degree for me because of its relevance to exercise science and the human body. By studying Kinesiology, I was able to gain a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.

When I was a student at Louisiana Tech I knew Kinesiology would be a great option for me to be able to go into the healthcare field. I’m so thankful for the professors in the Kinesiology department help me become who I am today.

After graduating from Louisiana Tech in 2015 I went on to receive my doctorate in chiropractic at Parker University in 2019 and am currently
working in Shreveport, Louisiana at ND Wellness. Chiropractic is an incredibly beneficial health profession that many people do not understand. We believe that everyone has the right to good health. Through chiropractic, we can help patients get back to health by approaching spinal health from a holistic perspective. At its core, chiropractic seeks to free up the nervous system by ensuring that each vertebra in the spine is upright and properly aligned with the next. This helps avoid any possible encroachment on nerves whereby information flow between your brain and body
might be skewed or restricted. An optimal functioning spinal cord is essential for health. Some benefits of chiropractic is improving your
overall health, pain relief, improved posture, coordination, flexibility, circulation, and immune system. I am also able to provide nutritional counseling to patients to assess nutritional needs and create personalized nutritional plans.

Choosing Clinical Kinesiology was a great foundation in learning exercise science as well as body mechanics and makes an excellent for pursuing a career in chiropractic. By studying Kinesiology I was well prepared when starting chiropractic school. I’m so thankful for the time I spent at Louisiana Tech.