We are excited to see chiropractic continuing to gain national recognition and our own CSW Past President, Dr. Lona Cook, and current CSW Board Secretary, Dr. Amanda Blonigen representing us well at the MAHA Chiropractic Hub!
On Monday, July 20th, the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) Chiropractic Hub Roundtable brought together leaders from across the country to discuss chiropractic’s growing role in the future of American healthcare. One of the highlights for Wisconsin was seeing Dr. Lona Cook and Dr. Amanda Blonigen proudly represent our state by sharing their innovative school-based chiropractic program; an inspiring example of bringing chiropractic care directly into communities where it can make a meaningful difference.
As the MAHA Chiropractic Hub shared:
“One of the strongest examples of chiropractic’s expanding vision is the effort to bring such care into schools.” Dr. Lona Cook, co-founder of Well Adjusted Students, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit, described a model in which chiropractic becomes part of a broader support system for children alongside services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and dental care.
“The pharmaceutical industry does not have a hard time thinking so big for our country and our families…Why do we?” said Dr. Lona Cook, challenging the chiropractic profession to think beyond its current boundaries and envision a larger role in the future of health care.
“Instead of asking about vaccination records before they enter a school, how about asking if they’ve had a chiropractic check up?” She continued.
Advocates believe wellness-focused chiropractic care could become another valuable preventative resource for students, just as we would view a school nurse, particularly in underserved communities.
Dr. Amanda Blonigen, also a co-founder of Well Adjusted Students, highlighted growing interest in addressing challenges such as nervous system dysregulation and behavioral struggles. “The organization’s school-based programs support both students and staff while collecting data to better understand outcomes.” Congratulations to Dr. Cook and Dr. Blonigen for representing Wisconsin and the CSW so well and demonstrating the positive impact chiropractic can have on the health of future generations.
The future of chiropractic is bright—and we are proud to be part of a profession that continues to educate, innovate, and serve!
