In December, Dr. Ashietey received the Global Industry Award for Health
Excellence, recognizing her leadership and innovation in health care. “When those awards come,” she says, “it’s a reminder that something is working and that people really need what we do.” Dr. Marfo, founder of Rapha Chiropractic Care, a Florida-based, faith-centered
practice, brings a similar commitment to prevention and education. Born in Ghana and raised in the U.S. from age six, she grew up in a culture that deeply respected physicians but often sought health care only in moments of crisis. While studying at Florida State University and serving on a medical mission
trip to Costa Rica, the calling to pursue chiropractic kept resurfacing. “I liked that chiropractic felt more intimate and impactful,” she says. “During my pre-med path, I saw firsthand how quickly patient visits moved — sometimes up to 50 individuals a day. I knew in my heart I wanted to practice differently. I wanted time to listen. Time to educate. Time to walk alongside my patients in their healing journey. Rapha Chiropractic was built on that foundation — relationship-centered, faith-guided, and committed to whole-person care.” At Palmer, she found strong mentorship through faculty and visiting alumni. “All those people who poured into me made me who I am today,” she says proudly.
“As a kid from Ghana, it was hard not to feel left out, but the more I discovered my calling, the more confident and grounded I became. At Palmer, I found a community that reflected what I value most — connection over competition.” In early 2025, shortly after graduating from Palmer, she joined a
chiropractic mission trip to Haiti, providing care in underserved communities and adjusting infants and toddlers at a local birthing center. “This mission trip has been the most rewarding moment in my career so far,” she says. “I got to see the sacrifice the parents made to get their children to the clinic. Seeing their vulnerability and trust in me when they’re at their last resort — I feel that same trust when I’m back home in Florida. Once people understand what chiropractic can do, they start to see how it fits into their everyday lives, not just when they’re in pain.”
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Dr. Marfo also shares her journey on social media, encouraging students and young chiropractors to follow in her footsteps. “You can make a difference,” she says. “And
you can also show the difference you’re making. When we keep it to ourselves, people don’t realize the opportunities they could be pursuing to make the world a better place.”
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