Michelle Chambers-Lewis, D.C., is another
one of those legendary educators. “Walking me through my first cervical adjusting class, she explained it to me like I was five,” Olivia laughs. “It was really what I needed then. Someone to take the time to teach me one-on-one and explain why I’m doing this movement that was totally new to me.” As advisor for the pediatrics club — an area Olivia hopes to specialize in — Dr. Chambers- Lewis recently brought in her own toddler so the class could learn hands-on pediatric adjusting techniques, a rare chance for students to interact with a young child. Both instructors, Olivia says, share the same instinct: they don’t let students feel defeated.
“They sit there and actually work through it with you instead of just saying, ‘I don't know how I can help you.’” When the time came for a clinical skills exam, Dr. Roman asked Olivia to work a case with no notes in front of her, treating it like a real patient walking through the door. Because of the support and guidance she received, Olivia was ready for the challenge. Wherever Olivia goes next, a little bit of
Palmer will go with her. In a few years, she won’t be standing in front of a classroom. She’ll be standing in front of patients, in a practice of her own. But the care she brings to her exam room will carry the confidence instilled by Dr. Roman and the patience of Dr. Chambers-Lewis. Proof that the legendary Palmer experience never really stays behind.
What is a Palmer lesson you’ll never forget?
Olivia had trouble choosing just one. Here are three lessons that continue to guide her.
1. “There’s a reason Palmer docs are so well-versed in multiple adjustment techniques. It’s not about my care preference. It’s about what the patient wants.”
2. “Take really good patient notes. Good notes are the key to a successful doctor-patient relationship.”
3. “Be very mindful about what you say and how you present yourself to a patient. You’re a professional!”
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