ON CAMPUS STUDENT PROFILE
CATCHING PALMER PRIDE
Professional Midwife Raya Williams is getting a Palmer education to give the best to her patients.
SOME OF RAYA WILLIAMS’ CLASSMATES might think she’s a superhero in disguise. Occasionally, Raya, a student at Palmer College
of Chiropractic in Davenport, has to make a sudden, unexplained exit. She’s not fighting crime, however. She is changing lives. On top of being a full-time student, Raya is
also a full-time Certified Professional Midwife. A normal day for Raya might include a course exam, hours in Palmer’s chiropractic clinic, and facilitating a home birth for a client where she “catches” the baby (that’s midwife language to emphasize that the parent is the one doing the delivering!). It’s a full plate. “It certainly keeps me busy,” Raya admits. “But
I wouldn’t trade a thing. I’m energized by what I’m learning at Palmer, and I’m so grateful for the support I’ve received from my peers and instructors. Tey make me feel like anything is possible.” When completing her clinical requirements
as a senior student midwife, Raya studied under a preceptor in Rock Island, Illinois. Te midwife was a strong advocate of chiropractic care and encouraged Raya to visit Palmer’s clinic for an adjustment. “Let’s say the experience adjusted my plans,” Raya laughs. “Te experience I had on the table confirmed a lot of what I’d heard about the power of chiropractic. It clearly fit into the holistic values of my patients and me. And I immediately recognized how chiropractic could improve pre- and post-birth care. I believe chiropractic should be the standard of care for all low-risk birthing parents.”
PALMER MAKES IT POSSIBLE Balancing a full-time education and a full-time job keeps Raya on the move. She credits her instructors and peers at Palmer College for supporting her as she pursues her chiropractic education.
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