FALL 2026 Class notes


patients across Central Florida who have suffered auto accidents and workplace injuries.


`20s


Wren Burton, D.C. (`20), was named a 2026 recipient of the George P. and Jerome F. McAndrews Memorial Research Fund Award by the NCMIC Foundation. Dr. Burton is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, where her research focuses on expanding access to nonpharmacologic pain management and promoting healthy aging.


`70s


Eleanor Stump, D.C. (`76), is celebrating 50 years as a practicing chiropractor. Dr. Stump served patients in the state of Delaware and is still proudly serving patients at Be Well Chiropractic in Providence, Rhode Island.


Norman "Rick" Archambault, D.C. (`79), retired on April 20, 2026, from Archambault Chiropractic and Wellness Center after 47 years of practicing as a chiropractor in Arlington, Massachusetts.


`80s


Joseph La Barbera, D.C. (`85), celebrated his 40th anniversary in practice this past August and was recently named the Best Chiropractic Office in the Mohawk Valley Community Choice Awards for the 8th year in a row.


`90s


Todd Whitehead, D.C. (`95), whose service to the profession spans nearly three decades, received the Keeler Plaque from the Texas Chiropractic Association. This is the Association’s highest honor, awarded to the state's chiropractor of the year.


Todd Hubbard, D.C. (`96), opened a new clinic, Plains Chiropractic/Matz Spine Center, in Plains, Montana, alongside co-provider Dr. Ashley Adams. He previously taught at the Palmer College clinics from 2003 to 2021 and has been a care provider at Matz Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Clinic in Missoula, Montana since 2021.


28 `00s


Tara Horrall, D.C. (`03), opened River Valley Clinic of Chiropractic in Princeton, Indiana, in October 2025.


Jack "JJ" Anthonijs, D.C. (`04), celebrated the 20th anniversary of his Alpharetta, Georgia, practice, Complete Family Healthcare, which he founded in 2006. He has also been selected for a second year in a row for inclusion in Atlanta Magazine's Top Chiropractors listing.


`10s


Shereffa Clarke, D.C. (`11), was elected president of the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) during the organization’s National Convention this past June.


Megan Barnes, D.C. (`14), joined Warsaw Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Warsaw, Indiana.


Jesus Ortiz, D.C. (’15), celebrated the fifth anniversary of Be Healthy Chiropractic in downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. Over the past year, his growing practice relocated to a larger office in the city's historic district, allowing him to expand services and continue serving the community.


Mariah Payne, D.C. (`16), was appointed scholarship chairperson of the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) during the organization’s National Convention this past June.


Luis Lopez Rodrigues, D.C. (`17), was named one of Orlando Style Magazine's Chiropractors of the Year for 2026, recognizing his work as a traveling physician with Complete Care. He treats


Kelly Kimball, D.C.’s (`20) practice, Agape Family Chiropractic, won Best Chiropractor in the Washington City Paper’s Best of D.C. 2026. Dr. Kimball was a 2024 recipient of the 10-Under-10 Alumni Award at Palmer College.


Lynsey Rector, D.C. (`20), was appointed communications chairperson of the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) during the organization’s National Convention this past June.


James Nguyen, D.C. (`23), opened his first practice, Next Move Chiropractic, in Orlando, Florida.


Felipe Lavergne Vega, D.C. (`23), founder and owner of Connection Chiropractic in Lake Nona, Orlando, was honored as one of Orlando's Chiropractors of the Year for 2026 by Orlando Style Magazine.


C.J. Shock, D.C. (`24), celebrated the grand reopening of MaxLiving Chiropractic of Naples, Florida, under his new ownership with a ribbon- cutting ceremony on July 28, 2026.


Daniel Brisuda, D.C. (`25), celebrated the grand opening of his new practice, Gonstead Chiropractic Clinic of Jacksonville, with a ribbon- cutting ceremony in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on April 29, 2026.


Taylor Johnson, D.C. (`25), joined Maple City Chiropractic in Monmouth, IL.


Jeff Rahilly, D.C. (`25), returned to his hometown of Newberry, Michigan, to open Rahilly Chiropractic, fulfilling a longtime goal of serving the community where he grew up.


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